Health & Fitness

Spring Health From The Outside In

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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