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Ditch Those Diet Fads
The UK may have gone diet mad,
yet despite this obsession, we
as a nation don’t appear to be
getting any healthier. It’s
estimated that one in four
adults in the UK are classified
as clinically obese, while 1.1
million suffer from an eating
disorder. Supersize vs.
Superskinny (£14.99, Transworld
Publishers) – released to
coincide with the popular
Channel 4 series – highlights
the nation’s issues with body
image, exposing the shocking
realities of being super skinny or
super sized. From no-nonsense
advice to nutritious eating
plans, the book seeks to change
your relationship with food,
helping you to reach that
healthy balance, no matter what
your size.
Lucky Ladies First readers can now order the Trade Paperback edition of Supersize Vs Superskinny by Dr Christian Jessen, at the special discounted price of £12.99 (including p&p). To order a copy of the book, published by Channel 4 (RRP £14.99) please call Book post PLC on 01624 677237 quoting the reference code LF-SVS
The Art of Touch
According to leading UK massage therapist, Beata Aleksandrowicz, massage is more healing than pampering, and can ease anxiety, sleeplessness and garden-variety fried nerves. Her pocket guide to five-minute massages includes photography and step-by-step instructions to improve your well-being through touch therapy.
‘Tis the season…
We all know it’s beneficial to eat foods that are fresh and in season, but the bombardment of imported produce on our supermarket shelves means it’s a tad tricky to know precisely what we should be eating and when. Luckily, Jamie Oliver wannabes can become seasonally-savvy thanks to website www.iminseason.com, which features a list of fruits and vegetables in season, along with delicious recipes (you can even share your own), meal planning and nutritional information. And FYI – it’s almost time to welcome back those great British berries as we approach the season for antioxidant-rich, cholesterolcontrolling blackberries, blueberries, raspberries and strawberries - double cream at the ready.
Menopause a Deux
Women experiencing the mayhem of the
menopause need as much support as
possible - and we don’t just mean from
fellow females - it’s equally important that
the man in your life understands the
changes you’re going through. Appreciating
the trickiness of this topic, The Menopause
Exchange offers a seasonal newsletter that
is packed with information - from
menopausal symptoms and HRT and its
alternatives, to nutrition and lifestyle, along
with unbiased expert advice and an
exclusive information service for members.
This nifty newsletter is also a brilliant way
of sharing the burden of these potentially
problematic years with your partner,
helping him to not only understand, but
support you.
For more information contact 020
8420 7245
or email norma@menopause-exchange.co.uk
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