Health
Get some Superfoods in your life!
Am sure you have heard the term?! Lets have a look at what they are! Superfoods are foods that are supposed to have certain healthy properties due to their high levels of vitamins and minerals. Whether this is true or not remains to be seen. Some people see them as a marketing ploy and others really believe that they...
Top 3 Tips for Healthy Eating Plus special readers offer @EmbraceBex
As a nutritionist, I am always asked for simple and easy tricks for healthy eating. With that in mind here are my Top 3 Tips for anyone trying to improve their diet, and they provide a good place to start whatever your goals are. Always eat breakfast Your body (and also your brain!) expects to be refueled several times a day....
Top female plastic surgeon talks about myths and facts on breast reconstruction
Female breast cancer has surpassed lung cancer as the most common cancer diagnosed globally. Worldwide, more than 2 million new cases have lately been diagnosed in women. Successful therapy is unquestionably an occasion for celebration for those patients who have received a breast cancer diagnosis. However, for individuals with a mastectomy or lumpectomy as part of their therapy, the changes...
Diet Drinks and Health Concerns
Diet shakes have long been marketed as miracle solutions for people trying to lose weight – whether incorporated as meal replacements or as supplements in the gym though, it’s difficult to gauge how healthy they actually are. Diet shakes and meal replacements all boast various qualities, although the main claimed benefit is normally – as you’d probably imagine – weight...
Five fitness events you need to sign up for in 2017
Looking for a sporting event for 2017? Feeling motivated and wanting to help charity at the same time?? Well if you answered YES to either or both of the above statements then look no further than our list of Five fitness events you need to sign up for in 2017.These events will inspire you to keep healthy and keep in shape...
My Diet Chef Challenge…Week 1….giving up chips for lent
I thought about going in for a dry January, and all the healthy eating propaganda around had me looking up the price of a Nutribullet. Neither idea stuck, I needed a drink in the bitter cold and grey of Jan more than another time of year, and chewing my own food is a luxury I don't fancy giving up. So...
What happens when you use protein shakes?
As many will already know, protein is an important part of our diets, however, if you are an athlete or someone that does a lot of exercise and training, protein is essential. During exercise, your body burns through protein, which means it that it will need to be replenished with protein-rich foods, however a quick and popular way to replenish...
Beauty regimes that also help your health
Most girls would readily admit they are obsessed with beauty regimes, never failing to check up on the latest trends and test them out for themselves. Yet, not many girls would admit to checking up as much on trends that affect their health. So, what about regimes that can do both and help us become more like the beautiful babes...
Another boring sandwich for lunch? Think Again!
It’s 1pm on a Monday afternoon and that must mean it’s lunchtime! More and more of us are bringing lunch into work to save money. Look down at your soggy cheese sandwich and packet of crisps for the last time. In this article I will explain why lunch is so important and hopefully create inspiration for healthy, quick and simple lunch...
5 Helpful Tips to Looking in Your Best Shape You Must Know
Who doesn't want to look their best? But how many people actually look their best? You know the answer. From unhealthy eating habits such as consuming processed and sugary foods to not exercising enough, several factors make it difficult for many people to maintain a healthy body shape.And while several methods promise results, they aren't long-lasting and might also have...
Boobs, Bums and Botox; are reality stars responsible for sudden surges in cosmetic enquiries?
Who are are biggest influencers when it comes to plastic surgery? I'm sure you won't be surprised by celebrities being the answer. But just how much impact do they have on the amount of enquiries cosmetic surgeries receive?According to data collated by Transform Cosmetic Surgery, enquiries into laser treatments hit an all-time high in 2012 after Kim Kardashian admitted...
GP provides advice on how to avoid festive flu
4 in 10 adults feel run down over Christmas taking two weeks to feel ‘normal’ again according to research by Bimuno, the pre-biotic company. The research shows that the top 5 causes of feeling run down are excessive eating, rich food, the stress of shopping, the change in the weather, and drinking alcohol.Registered GP from St Albans, Dr Panja, has...
Welsh Pro Wrestler Rob Terry becomes Body Building Champion in Vegas
36-year-old Rob Terry, from Swansea, has scooped bodybuilding’s ‘Mr. Natural Olympia’ Trophy after a weekend of competition on the Las Vegas strip. Standing 6ft 4 inches, Rob towered over competitors from all over the globe to win the judge's verdict. The Olympia trophy marks a culmination of massive bodybuilding wins for the man who was once eyed up by WWE’s...
4 Health Complications Associated with Poor Dental Hygiene
Mounting scientific evidence suggests that poor dental hygiene points to much more than cavities and bad breath; it can cause a host of health complications. "The whole body is connected, but for such a long time we've thought about the mouth as being a separate part of the body and that dentists work in isolation from the rest of the...
Time to Snack! @EmbraceBex
Everyone does it. Very few people can stick to 3 meals a day with nothing in between. In fact eating every few hours (sensibly) is a great way to stabilise the metabolism, and so keep at a healthy weight. Now that winter is well and truly here we tend to want to snack on comfort foods which are not...
Healthy Meals Hacks Made Easy.
Have you ever wanted to be “Healthy” but life gets in the way? You have tried everything; Diets, Exercise or Detox. Yet your work and personal life’s balance is hanging by the thread, don’t worry I got you covered. My simple hacks will be getting you organised, if you try these for 21 days and watch your body, budget and time improve.Containers: Forget those dry, dusty plastic containers that you may...
Raise Your Metabolism Today!!
So I am sure you’ve heard that your metabolism may be blamed for your current weight. If this is the case, I bet you would love to learn how to speed up your metabolic rate to help you burn off a few extra kilos. Allow me to explain a few facts on metabolism. Your metabolic rate (rate at which you...
My top 5 Post Christmas Diet tips!
So the magical Christmas period is over. You probably feel like if you see one more slice of turkey, or eat one more mince pie you’ll be sick. It’s a new year and so what better time to change your diet and change your life! With that in mind, here are my top 5 diet tips to help .Reduce...
Diets and Holiday Feasts: A Survival Guide
People feel a lot of different ways about the holidays. Not everybody celebrates them at all, but there is a familiar narrative we’re all familiar with, that many still practice. 1) You go spend time with family that you don’t generally see throughout the year. This can be happy, uncomfortable, or a mix of the two. 2) You exchange...
Benefits of Water – Drink to that!! @EmbraceBex
Did you know that the human body is anywhere from 55% to 78% water depending on your size? And that your tissues and organs are mainly made up of water? For example the brain is actually 90% water, and muscle is 75%. Every cell in your body needs water, which why it is so important to drink enough fluid.So...
Sexy Love
So it’s coming up to Valentines Day, and you want to cook something special for your other half. With that in mind I thought I would share the most aphrodisiac rich foods so that you can plan the menu your way!Chocolate & Strawberries. Is there anyone out there who doesn’t love chocolate? Not only is chocolate an aphrodisiac, but...
Dry January week 2
I thought it would only be right in week 2 to explain my reasons for partaking in the Dry January. Rewind to 2010 and I wasn't a big drinker, I much preferred ordering a pint of water to bartenders bemusement but after joining a workplace where socials revolved around drink, I was introduced to the messier side. Fast forward...
Summer Lollies
Thank God! Summer is here finally. Instead of going to the local shop for an ice lolly, why not make it yourself? Here are a couple of home made and delicious ice lolly recipes that are healthy! What more could you ask for?Banana & Chocolate Lolly Ingredients : 2 Medium Bananas 3 Tbsp Natural Yoghurt 6 Drops of Vanilla Extract (Optional) 60g Dairy Milk...
Benefits of Water – Drink to that!!
Did you know that the human body is anywhere from 55% to 78% water depending on your size? And that your tissues and organs are mainly made up of water? For example the brain is actually 90% water, and muscle is 75%. Every cell in your body needs water, which why it is so important to drink enough fluid.So...
The shape shifter: interview with personal trainer Erron Dussard @STONEiMAGE
For the last 7 weeks our editor Annika Allen has been attending work out sessions with health and fitness provider STONEiMAGE run by personal trainer Erron Dussard. The 27-year-old Londoner has been getting her fit and ready to take part in Tough Mudder – a 12 mile long muddy obstacle courses designed to test strength, stamina, mental grit, and...
5 Simple Ways to Improve Your Sports Performance
Summer is almost over, and soon we will all go back to school, university or work. So, let’s make sure that this is your best year of training and performing to date. Here are the 5 things considered to be the most important in training.1. You are what you eat (and drink).I’m sure you have heard this saying before, but...
Sexy Love @EmbraceBex @flavourmag
So it’s coming up to Valentines Day, and you want to cook something special for your other half. With that in mind I thought I would share the most aphrodisiac rich foods so that you can plan the menu your way!Chocolate & Strawberries. Is there anyone out there who doesn’t love chocolate? Not only is chocolate an aphrodisiac, but...
Dry January week 4
Friday 23rd January.Remember the friend from the previous week who had joined me on my sober challenge? Well sadly this was the week that she would leave me hanging... Perhaps she left herself hanging when she gave in to temptation and enjoyed some well earned drinks.It's been a balance of ease and annoyance whilst I've taken this journey but...
Are We In Danger of a Salt Epidemic?
Like many other countries, the UK has a strong and unhealthy relationship with salt. Not only is it over-consumed; health experts warn it is causing serious health issues. It’s certainly no surprise that experts believe that the nation is experiencing a salt epidemic.How Much Salt Do We Consume?It is estimated that 90% of people eat too much salt. Processed foods...
Tidy the Temple with Joey Bull
Joey Bull has poured a lifetime of lessons and learning into her new book Tidy The Temple.The four times UK Fitness Champion, former Adventure Athlete, mountaineer and instructor, classically trained dancer and internationally regarded fitness professional has produced a high quality publication that is different to the normal instructional guide.The Tidy The Temple system is derived and developed from...