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Take a stand for the skin & strand test, with Naturtint

-shocking new research show salons putting the nation’s health & hair at risk-The skin test is the most important stage in colouring hair – to spot any adverse reactions to a colourant – but we can reveal exclusive new research from Naturtint, the chemically-light home hair colourant, found that almost 80 per cent of salons surveyed were prepared to dye without performing this vital test. A skin test must be performed 48 hours before any colour procedure, whether at home or in-salon, in order for any sensitivities to safely exhibit themselves, yet our researcher was able to book an

NEW research: eat 20% less

FACT: Eat fewer calories, lose more weight PROVEN: Consume nearly 20% less calories with Zotrim At last there is a well proven solution to help the estimated 13 million dieters in the UK (1) reduce their food intake - fending off diet-induced hunger pangs so you crave less, eat less and lose more. A new study into the effects of natural diet aid Zotrim (2) has shown that after taking it you may: · Eat nearly 20% less calories (17.6%) – that’s an average of 132.2 calories per meal: equivalent to two slices of bread · Consume 12.4% less food · Reduce intake of high fat sweet items such as

Survey Reveals Parents Worry of Unhealthy Nursery School Food

Survey Reveals Parents Worry of Unhealthy Nursery School Food Revealed: The poor food standards in some nurseries outline the lack of the lack of essential vitamins and minerals in infants’ diets. A Mumsnet survey released yesterday, found that only 34 per cent of parents were happy with the food being served up in their children’s nurseries with processed meals and cheap meats being among the most common meal options. With some nurseries spending as little as 25p per day on children’s meals, many infants are potentially missing out on essential vitamins and minerals needed to stay healthy

Mule Kicks Champion Brothers off to an Epic Race

Mule Kicks Champion Brothers off to an Epic Race Super fit champion brothers Pau and Marcel Zamora, are full-speed ahead of the legendary Absa Cape Epic, a grueling 8 stage mountain bike race through South Africa’s spectacular Western Cape. The champion pair from Barcelona in the Spanish region of Catalonia, are racing for MuleBar, the real food energy bar. Together they hold some impressive titles; Marcel Zamora is four times Nice Iron Man champion and Embrun record holder and Pau is the current Catalan duathlon champion not to mention a top marathon runner, completing the Florence

Diet aid shown to reduce food intake

-new research presented today shows participants ate 18% fewer calories-Researchers at the University of Liverpool have found a patented herbal extract formulation effective in reducing the amount we eat1, giving new hope to an estimated 13 million dieters in the UK2. In the double blind, placebo-controlled, study of 58 healthy to slightly overweight young women the formulation of plant extracts – Yerba Mate, Guarana and Damiana – inhibited calorie intake by an average 17.6 per cent (nearly a fifth) over a mealtime. The participants were invited to eat as much as they wanted at a buffet-

Survey Reveals Parents Worry of Unhealthy Nursery School Food

Revealed: The poor food standards in some nurseries outline the lack of the lack of essential vitamins and minerals in infants’ diets.A Mumsnet survey released yesterday, found that only 34 per cent of parents were happy with the food being served up in their children’s nurseries with processed meals and cheap meats being among the most common meal options. With some nurseries spending as little as 25p per day on children’s meals, many infants are potentially missing out on essential vitamins and minerals needed to stay healthy and maintain optimum growth and development. With all the

YOUNGBLOOD LAUNCHES ITS NEW TINTED MOISTURISER

YOUNGBLOOD mineral cosmetics are launching an exciting barely-there Mineral Radiance Moisture Tint for naturally nude, hydrated skin – available in four shades.This lightweight tinted moisturiser provides sheer coverage for a youthful dewy glow and supple finish – it’s never been so easy to achieve healthy-looking, radiant skin. Youngblood’s new Mineral Radiance Moisture Tint differs to other tinted moisturisers as it contains premium quality mineral ingredients that condition the skin, acting as an extension of your skincare regime. Ideal for the sticky summer heat, all of Youngblood’s’

Get The Seaweed Effect Now With Seagreens Food Granules

New studies report alginate, a natural fibre found in sea kelp may help obesity.Seaweed could hold the key to tackling obesity after it was found it reduces fat uptake by more than 75 per cent, new research has shown. A team of scientists from Newscastle University have found that alginate, a natural fibre found in sea kelp, stops the body from absorbing fat better than most anti-obesity treatments currently available over the counter. The scientists used an "artificial gut" to test the effectiveness of 60 different natural fibres by measuring the extent to which they affected the digestion

Get The Seaweed Effect Now With Seagreens Food Granules

Studies report aliginate, a natural fibre found in sea kelp stops the body absorbing fat.Seaweed could hold the key to tackling obesity after it was found it reduces fat uptake by more than 75 per cent, new research has shown. A team of scientists from Newscastle University have found that alginate, a natural fibre found in sea kelp, stops the body from absorbing fat better than most anti-obesity treatments currently available over the counter. The scientists used an "artificial gut" to test the effectiveness of 60 different natural fibres by measuring the extent to which they affected the

How to stand out from the crowd in new nudes

-banish any sign of Plain Jane with our clever colour trickery-Beige, sand, taupe, oyster, champagne, camel; whatever name you give the new season nudes flooding the catwalks and high street, it can be hard to wear barely-there shades without looking washed out. But fashionistas never fear! Our experts are on hand to help you work this hard-to-wear trend from top to toe: Face With nudes dominating dressing rooms, you can afford to let your lips do the talking with a statement splash of colour using this season’s red-hot tones. Try a moisturising mineral brand like YOUNGBLOOD (www.ybskin.co.

HELPFUL HONEY: Honey could help to prevent illness in chemotherapy patients

Allow the cure to help, not heed Being diagnosed with cancer can be the most stressful and upsetting time of someone’s life, not only do patients have to deal with the symptoms of the illness, but chemotherapy to treat the cancer can often make patients feel even worse. Although chemotherapy is a necessary and essential part of treatment for many cancer types, people who have undergone chemotherapy often report exhausting side effects and infections caught as a result of a diminished immune system which can leave patients incredibly weak and frail. Often the infections are as dangerous as

Nature’s Dream Celebrating 10 Years of success

2010 marks the tenth anniversary of Nature’s Dream, the impressive driving force and sole importer and distributor in the UK and Ireland for brands including the Naturtint hair colour range, e’lifexir Flat Tummy Plus and Patch-It!Hands-on Managing Director and driven Founder of Nature’s Dream, Janine Carroll has worked relentlessly in the shadow of multinational brands to grow her business - a far cry from 10 years ago, armed with just a second-hand Golf, mobile phone and the Yellow Pages to search for potential stockists! Under Janine Carroll’s leadership, Naturtint, the award winning

Sirco, the natural alternative to aspirin wihout the side effects

Hi there A trial completed at the The Rowett Institute, University of Aberdeen showed that Frutiflow, only found in Sirco fruit juices, can be used to help combat the formation of unwanted blood clots, without any of the side effects associated with aspirin.The 7-month human trial compared the effects on platelet aggregation of the tomato-extract product and aspirin, which can help thin the blood but also lead to gastric ulceration and bleeding. Fruitflow has similar results for blood thinning to aspirin without any harmful side effects.10 The trial also studied the interactions between

Protecting employee health at work, HSF can help

Protecting employee health at work, HSF can help According HSE Shattered Lives website http://www.hse.gov.uk/shatteredlives/ · Over 10,000 employees suffered a major injury as a result of a slip or trip at work in 2008/09. · Over 4,000 employees suffered a major injury as a result of a fall from height in 2008/09. HSF health plan (www.hsf.co.uk) was established in 1873, before the NHS existed, to help people budget for their healthcare needs and help cover financial costs for personal accident claims. Company health cash plans are an inexpensive way to provide employees cover for

Rose Neill Leads Northern Ireland Charity Donation Event

Rose Neill, Northern Ireland’s longest standing newscaster, took centre stage at a charity event organised by The Hospital Saturday Fund at Belfast City Hall on Wednesday 3rd March, where 26 charities based in Northern Ireland received over £34,000 in donations. TinyLife, Age Concern Help The Aged, Ulster Cancer Foundation and Northern Ireland Cancer Fund for Children were amongst some of the many local N.I charities that received donations, at this first-ever event held in Belfast by The Hospital Saturday Fund – a charity supported by HSF health plan, that gives hundreds of thousands of

Aspirin doing 'more harm than good' - a safer alternative

Doctors warn today that healthy people taking aspirin in the hope of preventing heart attacks and stroke are doing themselves ‘more harm than good’. The research, which was carried out on 30,000 men and women between the ages of 50 – 75, and published in the Jouranls of The American Medical Association, found that aspirin, taken by people with no outward symptoms of heart disease, did not reduce the risk of a heart attack when compared with those on a dummy pill. So, is there an alternative? Proven to help prevent blood clots and cut the risk of associated conditions, the Fruitflow in

Aspirin doing 'more harm than good' - a safer alternative

Doctors warn today that healthy people taking aspirin in the hope of preventing heart attacks and stroke are doing themselves ‘more harm than good’. The research, which was carried out on 30,000 men and women between the ages of 50 – 75, and published in the Jouranls of The American Medical Association, found that aspirin, taken by people with no outward symptoms of heart disease, did not reduce the risk of a heart attack when compared with those on a dummy pill. So, is there an aternative? Proven to help prevent blood clots and cut the risk of associated conditions, the Fruitflow in Sirco™

Spring/Summer Hair

Marc Ramos - Naturtint’s Colour Consultant and stylist to the stars, including Lady GaGa, The Sugababes, Jamie Winstone and Gabriella Cilmi offers his backstage perspective on this season’s key colours and sassy styles.BLONDE BOMBSHELL The prediction: “From working on the Mulberry show in New York, I predict that blonde will be big this season, especially feminine, dusty shades. Colours will be matte with peach and apricot tones lifting and complementing glowing cheeks for an effortlessly cool feel.” Get the look: “For an updated look, opt for a more disheveled style and deliberately show

SUMMER FEET: Pamper toes in time for sandals

PAMPER FEET FOR SUMMER’S STYLISH SANDALS If the glossies are anything to go by, sandals; be they fringed, caged or gladiator, are still high on the style – o – meter this summer. Warm boots and ballet pumps have no doubt been worn all winter and so the thought of baring your toes can fill some women with dread. Regular trips to the beauty salon can be expensive, so for an affordable way to prep your feet for sandal season, why not try some of the fantastic foot-friendly products on offer from Carnation Footcare. Dave Wain, Carnation Footcare Podiatrist, says, “The change from closed shoes

Doctor, Doctor what's all the fuss about?

Health Experts Launch Nutritional Solution For Fussy Children Nutrigen, the children’s health experts, has launched Vitamixin Sprinkles, a new innovative vitamin and mineral supplement, formulated by doctors specifically for infant’s and children’s nutritional needs. Available through pharmacies and health stores nationwide, Vitamixin sprinkles are taste-free and can be discreetly added to food with a unique ‘sprinkle application’; providing parents with an scientifically formulated, simple nutritional solution to support their child’s health and diet needs. What’s all the fuss about?

Stars stock up on Enerjii for the Oscars 2010 - diamonds aren't a girl's best friend at this year's ceremony

The likes of Chopard, Tiffany and De Beers must be quaking in their boots ahead of this year’s Oscar frenzy as nominees such as Sandra Bullock, Carey Mulligan, Helen Mirren and Penelope Cruz won’t be needing their services this year. The A-list movie set are in line to receive exclusive Enerjii jewellery in the ceremony’s sought-after goody bags – and available in a spectrum of fashionable colours, Meryl Streep and Mariah Carey will have no problem finding the perfect shade to match their dresses. The Enerjii jewellery, infused with a natural energy high which benefits the wearer by

Sticky blood - A natural alternative to coping with a condition such as Hughes Syndrome

Hi there You might have seen the recent news that an inexpensive test for sticky blood can save lives. Patients with the syndrome could be at risk, both from vein thrombosis (including DVT’s), and in some, more dangerous arterial thrombosis, including a risk of strokes and heart attacks. In women with the syndrome, the “sticky blood” is unable to get through the sensitive small blood vessels in the placenta to the fetus, and there is a risk of miscarriage. Many people currently take aspirin as part of their regime to manage “sticky blood”. Fruitflow®, a bioactive ingredient derived from

Eye test detects life threatening blood clot

Regular eye tests can make all the differenceA report in the Mail Online today described how a regular eye test picked up a life threatening but rare blood clotting disorder in 22 year old Kirsty Old. Kirsty Old's story in the Daily Mail. Having an eye test at least once every two years should be part of everyone's health care routine. Every year, 12.5 million people who need to, do not have a regular eye test. Many causes of sight loss are preventable if they are caught early - regular eye tests are the best way to do this. HSF health plan, which reimburses everyday healthcare costs, have

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