Recent Articles in Healthy parents

The Importance of Teaching Your Kids to Wash Their Hands Thoroughly
Oct 24, 2019

Poor toilet hygiene, not food, spreads antibiotic-resistant E. coli superbugs according to new research from a consortium including University of East Anglia. The message is clear that effective hand washing is more important than ever.

 

Natural Alternatives to Dieting by Dr Marilyn Glenville
Sep 25, 2019

Advice From The UK’s Leading Nutritionist Dr Marilyn Glenville’s latest book Natural Alternatives to Dieting

Reducing Post-natal Depression with Omega-3 Supplements
Sep 17, 2019

A study has reviewed the evidence to see whether symptoms of post-natal depression, and also depression during pregnancy, may be reduced by taking regular omega-3 supplements (the special fats found in some marine foods such as oily fish). Dr Carrie Ruxton, from the Health and Food Supplements Information Service (HSIS), comments and gives her top lifestyle tips for eating well after giving birth.

 

Six Reasons To Take Up Yoga Now
Sep 11, 2019

To explain why yoga really is all that, Steven Virtue, Fitness Experience Manager at Total Fitness, the North’s leading mid-market health club, reveals six benefits of the practice that you might not know about, to help you decide if yoga is the one for you...

17 Ways to Use Tea Tree Oil
Sep 3, 2019

Tea Tree Oil is the ultimate multi-tasker to have at home. Thursday Plantation have come up with 17 uses making this medicine kit in a bottle a must have in any bathroom cabinet, first aid kit or travel bag.

 

School's back – Are you Feeling Stressed?
Aug 31, 2019

The summer's over and the stress of childcare and keeping children amused (and fed!) dissipates but the terrors of not having all the uniform, worrying about a new teacher, after-school care, school meals take over. On top of all the usual everyday stresses. New research from Potter's Herbals shines light on UK lifestyle and anxiety levels.

Why You May Not Be Meeting Your Nutrient Needs
Aug 14, 2019

The stresses of modern life can leave even the very best of us exhausted, but experts are warning that women in particular may risk serious health problems because of poor levels of crucial nutrients according to an important new report by a group of nutrition, medical and research experts – commissioned by Alive! The report – The Impact of Modern Medicine on Nutrient Status – looks closely at general nutrient intakes and why so many of us may have inadequate levels. 

 

 

How Pollution in the Home is Affecting our Health
Jul 30, 2019

We think of our homes as safe havens, but poor indoor air quality is helping to drive an epidemic of respiratory disease, a new report reveals. The report Air and Now, commissioned by Puressentiel reveals that indoor air pollution is becoming a growing area of concern with air quality tests showing that levels are actually greater than outdoor pollution.

Tackling Pollution in the Home with Puressentiel
Jul 30, 2019

Puressentiel has developed a unique range of products which have been proven to tackle respiratory symptoms on several fronts in the home.

 

Dip UTI Test Kit from Healthy.io
Jul 18, 2019

An innovative smartphone app to help detect urinary tract infections is now being launched nationally as part of a fast track test and treat service for urinary tract infections (UTIs). The app and the service allow women to test for a UTI and access prescription-only medicine when appropriate without seeing a GP.

 

Sesderma Repaskin Dry Touch SPF 30 & 50
Jul 8, 2019

Sun protection is vital for all skins. Anne Coates tries out Sesderma Repaskin Dry Touch SPF 30 & 50 and The Hospital Group advises how my cream you should be using.

Worst Case Scenario by Helen Fitzgerald
Jun 14, 2019

Worst Case Scenario by Helen Fitzgerald is both dark and extremely funny writes Anne Coates.