Recent Articles in Healthy parents

Listerine Advanced White Mouthwash
May 9, 2016

Fiona Jack put the Listerine Advanced White Mouthwash claim for whiter teeth in two weeks to the test – read her review.

Yoga for Healthy Eyes
Apr 29, 2016

Luxury eyewear brand Silhouette specialises in “comfort eyewear”, and has created a simple but effective eye yoga programme with the help of experts to refresh and relax eyes. 

Eating Out with Food Allergies
Apr 27, 2016

Eating out in restaurants can be difficult if you have a food allergy or intolerance. So Buyagift.com has created an interactive guide to help you make an informed choice about where to eat in the UK to link in with Allergy Awareness Week.

Exercising – How to Stay Hydrated
Apr 20, 2016

We accept that we need to drink water for health reasons, but do we really understand how to stay hydrated during exercise? Here Carly Tierney, from DW Fitness Club, explains how and when we should be drinking for best performance during exercise.

Infuse: Herbal Teas to Cleanse, Nourish and Heal
Apr 15, 2016

Herbal teas are a great way to keep you and your family healthy. A new book, Infuse: Herbal Teas to Cleanse, Nourish and Heal by Paula Grainger and Karen Sullivan, is packed full delicious and innovative caffeine-free herb tea recipes which harness the power of nature’s most potent healing ingredients. Medical Herbalist Paula Grainger shares her pick of the top five infusions for parents and kids.

Why You Should Try Pilates If You Run
Apr 11, 2016

Correct posture and core stability is essential for a good running technique, says Lynne Robinson, co-founder of Body Control Pilates and author of Pilates for Life who shares her top five pre-run moves here.

KIT & COCO – No to Head Lice & Eggs
Apr 6, 2016

New term back at school and the war against head lice is unremitting. KIT & COCO has launched its head lice and nits (eggs) treatment and prevention range that boasts highly effective plant-based active ingredients to free little heads from the tiny pests, comfortably. Anne Coates tried out the Head Lice and Nits Complete Treatment Kit.

 

No Smoking Day 2016
Mar 9, 2016

The No Smoking Day campaign offers resources and support for people to give up smoking. An added incentive is improving the health of other people in your family. Second hand smoke can increase you child's chances of tooth decay, according to research by British Dental Health Foundation.

How to reduce your sugar intake
Mar 8, 2016

We all know that we have to reduce how much sugar we eat for a healthier life. However many foods have hidden sugars. Doctor Sally Norton, founder of VavistaLife, gives you the lowdown on how food producers disguise how much sugar is actually in a food item.

Vavista Life 50 per cent offer
Feb 23, 2016

Parenting Without Tears readers are eligible for a 50 per cent offer from Vavista Life a 12 week health and weight loss programme. A great way to get in shape plus develop and sustain a healthy lifestyle.

VavistaLife Programme for a Healthy Lifestyle
Feb 15, 2016

With January well past, so are many people's new year resolutions to commit to a more healthy lifestyle. Registered dietitian Sophie Claessens, from VavistaLife gives some pointers to eat healthily and manage weight.

Postnatal Incontinence
Feb 2, 2016

It's seen as a taboo subject and many keep silent but around one in three women get this problem after having babies  – incontinence. Kath Sansom, who hosts Sling the Mesh, looks at the issue and the options available.