|
Osteoporosis
.jpg)
It’s a shocking fact that osteoporosis will kill more
women than ovarian, cervical and uterine cancers
combined. Bone density is crucially formed in the
teenage years and must be maintained
through adulthood, but as low weight, poor diet,
smoking and alcohol consumption are key contributing
factors for the condition: are we sitting on an
osteoporosis time bomb?
The good news is that osteoporosis is
now largely treatable and preventable with lifestyle changes and the inclusion of
certain nutrients in the diet.
There has been a
wealth of research into osteoporosis and according to
the experts the key nutrients we need are:
Calcium
99% of the calcium stored in our body is in our
bones. Calcium is the most important mineral for bone
health. Bones
get their strength and rigidity from a calcium matrix.
This matrix is constantly being dissolved and reformed
which allows the bones to be 'remodelled' to withstand
different lifestyles.
Up until the menopause, the amount of calcium being
dissolved is equal to that being deposited but after the
menopause the balance changes and more calcium is lost
than is deposited. Slowing this process down will
improve bone health into old age and reduce the chance
of developing Osteoporosis.
Vitamin D
Maintains blood serum concentrations of calcium by
enhancing its absorption in the lower intestine. A group
of European doctors wants government to introduce a
recommended level of Vitamin D supplementation for the
elderly.
Vitamin K
A lesser known vitamin, essential for the body to
utilise calcium in bone tissue. Without vitamin K the
‘osteocalcin’ remains inactive and not effective.
Magnesium
High dietary levels have been linked to high bone
mineral density in both sexes, especially in older
women. Worryingly,
7 out of 10 women have diets that provide less than the
recommended amount of magnesium.
Boron
Useful nutrient for bone health.
.jpg)
With a busy lifestyle often determining the type of food
we eat it is not always possible to get the right
quantity of the required vitamins and minerals to
support bone health. Nature’s
Best Osteoguard® contains
all the necessary vitamins and minerals to maintain bone
density, slowing down the process of our bones thinning
as we get older. However, the
older we are, the less efficient our bodies are at
absorbing nutrients.
Therefore to
further improve the results of Osteoguard® Nature’s
Best has launched NEW
Osteoguard® Enhance, which
should be taken in combination with Osteoguard®. Osteoguard®
Enhance is a source of dietary
fibre which as it passes through the bowel helps
regulate the pH level, providing the optimum conditions
for calcium absorption. Trials have indicated taking Osteoguard®
Enhance can
increase dietary calcium absorption by 20%.
Osteoporosis prevention lies in building a good bone
‘store’ through our lives. A well-balanced diet is key;
calcium-rich foods such as milk, cheese, spinach and
broccoli are best. Unsurprisingly smoking and drinking
are not good for our bones as they have toxic effects on
the skeleton. Weight bearing exercise that supports the
skeleton is also good (although excessive exercise can
deplete oestrogen, weakening
bones).
If you think you might be at risk of Osteoporosis please
speak with your GP about a bone density test. For more
information about the disease visit the National
Osteoporosis Society website www.nos.org.uk.
Order Osteoguard® (£9.50
for 90 tablets) and Osteoguard®
Enhance (£9.95 for 450g powder) by telephone on 01892
552094 or online via www.naturesbest.co.uk.
For free advice on supplementation call the Nutrition
Advisors for on 01892 552175.
|
|
Better Management of AF
Could Save Millions of Pounds
A new report, released by the Atrial Fibrillation
Association (www.atrialfibrillation.org.uk)
calls for improvements in the detection and management
of atrial fibrillation, the most common heart rhythm
disorder (‘arrhythmia’) seen in clinical practice.
Keeping Our Finger on the Pulse: Why the UK must address
the personal, clinical and economic impact of atrial
fibrillation,
highlights, for the first time, the economic burden that
AF places on the NHS as well as patients and carers, and
suggests seven key actions that would dramatically
improve AF care.
One of the top ten reasons for hospital admission, AF is
associated with an increased long-term risk of stroke,
heart failure and death, especially in women. Its
prevalence roughly doubles with each decade of age, from
0.5% at age 50-60 to almost 9% at age 80-89.
AF also creates a startling economic burden. According
to new research from the Office of Health Economics,
patients with primary or secondary diagnoses of AF
occupied 5.7 million bed days in 2008, at a cost to the
NHS of £1,873 million.
Arrhythmia Awareness Week also launches the ‘Know Your
Pulse’ campaign, which aims to raise awareness of the
need for regular pulse checks. To help the public check
their pulse, a Pulse Check Card can be downloaded from
www.knowyourpulse.org. In recent research conducted on
behalf of ‘Know Your Pulse’, UK consumers stated they
thought it was important for their doctor to check their
pulse regularly. |
|
|
|
|
Exercise
Can
Increase Longevity
.jpg)
There are many benefits to
regular exercise: it improves
your overall health; it makes
the body stronger; helps control
weight, and so on.
Another important benefit of
regular exercise is longevity.
Exercising on a regular basis
can improve body functions,
thereby increasing the longevity
of an individual’s life.
Physical activities, if
continued for a long term, have
been found to bring about
anti-aging effects at the
cellular level. A research
conducted carried out recently
by a study team found that
intensive physical activity
prevents the shortening of
telomeres.
Telomeres are the caps found on
the ends of a DNA strand, and
protect the reproduction quality
of DNA. Telomeres generally
shorten with age since each time
the cells replicates the
telomere length is reduced,
which debilitates the cell to
replicate. Thus, longer
telomeres are a indicator of
fitness, and regular exercising
can prevent shortening of
telomeres.
Researchers compared the
telomere length of people who
exercise regularly with those
who don’t. They found that
long-term exercise activates an
enzyme called telomerase that
helps to stabilize telomeres.
This study clearly indicates
that in order to increase
longevity and increase life
expectancy an individual should
exercise regularly.
Exercising also leads to reduced
age-related diseases such as
cholesterol, stroke, diabetes
and cancer. One of the main
reasons for the occurrence of
various age-related ailments and
disorders is the atrophy of
muscles, bones and joints.
Atrophy refers to the physical
deterioration of the human
physical system, thereby
affecting the performance of
various organs, muscles and
joints. Regular exercise retards
aging by improving the
flexibility in the body and
helps to retard atrophy.
Heart disease and high blood
pressure are two of the most
common ailments associated with
age. Arteries generally become
stiff with age, thereby paving
the way to high blood pressure
and heart disease. However,
regular exercise, especially
aerobic and cardiovascular
exercises, are beneficial in
reversing this effect and
reducing the pressure on the
heart, preventing a number of
heart diseases from occurring.
Apart from increasing longevity,
cardiovascular exercise
increases blood flow to the
brain. With this increased
supply of oxygen, brain function
improves. Cardiovascular
exercise results in stronger
connections between nerve cells,
which helps to improve memory.
It can be concluded, then, that
cardiovascular training is
linked to increased intelligence
and higher educational
achievement. Any cardiovascular
training at any level can
improve longevity and memory
function, which should be all
the motivation you need to get
fit and stay in shape.
What types of exercise?
To get the
benefit, there are a number of
different types of
cardiovascular exercise but they
all involve moving at a faster
rate than normal so as to get
the heart pumping the blood
through the arteries at a higher
rate and the lungs working
harder to extract more oxygen.
.jpg)
The three most suitable
exercises are running, cycling
and swimming - all three get
your heart and lungs working
more vigorously. So choose the
exercise that you enjoy and do
it for at least 20 minutes per
session and five times a week.
You will quickly get the
benefits.
As a side note, science says if
you’re over 70, you should eat
more.
An ideal way is by eating whey
isolate. |
|
One Million Unaware
They Have Type 2 Diabetes
.jpg)
Twice as many
risking serious health problems
than previously thought.
Leading health charity Diabetes
UK today warns that over one
million people in the UK are now
thought to have undiagnosed Type
2 diabetes, twice the previous
estimate.
New figures from Diabetes Health
Intelligence, a strategic
programme of Yorkshire and
Humber Public Health
Observatory, suggest 820,000
adults in England with diabetes
are undiagnosed.
Based on this
model, Diabetes UK estimates
that figure rises to just over a
million (1.1 million) when
applied to the UK and we could
see the total UK diabetes
population reach 5.5 million by
2030.
Type 2 diabetes can go
undetected for ten years or more
and around half of people
already show signs of
complications by the time they
are diagnosed. Early diagnosis
and effective management of the
condition are crucial in
reducing the risk of developing
heart disease, stroke, kidney
failure, lower-limb amputation
and blindness.
Douglas Smallwood, Diabetes UK
Chief Executive, said: “This new
estimate of a million cases of
undiagnosed Type 2 cases in the
UK is truly alarming. Whilst
screening of at risk groups has
started, notably through the NHS
Health Checks programme, it is
clear there needs to be greater
emphasis on successful delivery
throughout the country.
“We urgently also need to
improve diabetes prevention and
awareness programmes around the
country, coupled with vastly
improved support for people to
change their behaviours.
Avoidable in so many cases, the
Type 2 diabetes epidemic is a
clear example of where the new
government’s rhetoric of
tackling health problems through
prevention must be turned into
action. Failure to act now means
a bleak future of spiralling NHS
costs and worsening public
health.”
The main risk factors for
developing Type 2 diabetes are
being overweight, being over 40
(or over 25 in Black and South
Asian people) and having a close
relative with diabetes. Diabetes
UK urges anyone who could be at
risk of developing the condition
to go to their doctor or
healthcare professional for a
simple diabetes test.
The symptoms of diabetes include
going to the toilet (urinating)
more often and especially at
night, increased thirst, extreme
tiredness, unexplained weight
loss, genital itching or regular
episodes of thrush, slow healing
of cuts and wounds and blurred
vision.
Diabetes UK believes that the
Government’s NHS Health Checks
programme, targeting people
between the ages of 40 and 74,
will help identify more people
with Type 2 diabetes.
The
charity also wants to see
improved access to health
services for the many
communities in the UK who,
because of their social or
ethnic backgrounds, may
currently be excluded from
mainstream services. It is also
important that diabetes testing
and diabetes awareness
programmes are available through
a variety of settings, such as
pharmacies and local outreach
services.
|
|
|
|
RADIAN
B: For Effective
Relief of Everyday
Muscular Aches and Pains
.jpg)
Staying active with regular exercise helps keep
us fit and healthy. However,sometimes our bodies
need a little help, support and TLC. That’s
where Radian B can help…
Radian B offers a complete range of topical
analgesic treatments for the effective and
express relief of everyday muscular aches and
pains. Applied directly to the skin, Radian B
products are absorbed at the source of pain
helping to provide express relief and avoid the
side effects sometimes associated with taking
tablets.
With different types of pain, people prefer
different forms of pain relief and Radian B has
a wide range of specifically designed products
available for every need.
Radian B Ibuprofen Gel
£2.49 for 30g
Cooling and odourless, Radian B Ibuprofen Gel is
ideal for conditions such as backache, rheumatic
and muscular pains, sprains, strains and sports
injuries. Contains EP 5.0% Ibuprofen - a
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug proven to
be effective as a local analgesic and
anti-inflammatory.
Radian B Pain Relief Spray
£2.79 for 100ml
This CFC-free pump spray can be used at any
angle – including upside down - for application
on those hard to reach places. The spray
application also means that it is ideal for use
on areas that are too painful to massage.
Radian B Muscle Rub
£2.29 for 40g/£3.25 for 70g/£3.99 for 100g
Radian B Rub is used to relieve the symptoms of
aches and pains such as muscle stiffness,
bruising, sprains and fibrositis. The act of
massaging the rub into the painful area also
helps relieve symptoms.
Radian M Muscle Lotion
£3.49 for 125ml/£5.49 for 250ml/£7.99 for
500ml
Ideal for use on larger painful areas, Radian B
Muscle Lotion provides symptomatic relief from
muscular and rheumatic aches and pains
including,
fibrositis, sciatica, sprained ligaments,
bruises, muscle stiffness,strains, tennis elbow
and golf shoulder.
Radian B Muscle Soaks
£2.99 for 750ml
Available in Lavender and Ocean Breeze, Radian
B’s foaming muscle soak soothes tired, aching
muscles and the aroma will leave you feeling
relaxed after a busy day.
The Radian B range is available from leading
pharmacies nationwide.
For more information visit:
www.radian-b.co.uk
Always read the label |
|
How To Lower Blood
Pressure Naturally
.jpg)
With Blood Pressure Awareness Week around the
corner (13th – 19th Sept), it is the perfect
time to talk about hypertension and how people
can make little changes to their lives to reduce
their blood pressure.
With up to 40% of UK adults – over 16 million
people - currently suffering from high blood
pressure or hypertension, a figure that is
likely to rise further as obesity, salt intake,
alcohol and lack of exercise are on the
increase, this health problem will be affecting
the lives of many people.
Referred to as ‘the silent killer’, there are no
obvious symptoms that indicate a person has high
blood pressure. Untreated hypertension can cause
kidney damage, and raises the risk of heart
attack, stroke and other cardiovascular
diseases, which is the biggest killer in the UK.
In addition to a healthy lifestyle, try help:
blood pressure from Works with Water
Nutraceuticals, which is 100% natural and
clinically proven to deliver results in six
weeks.
help: blood pressure uses the power of
nature and science to tackle the problem of
hypertension. This innovative nutraceutical
product is designed to bridge the gap between
nutrition and pharmaceutical drugs,
incorporating the best of both worlds: natural
ingredients with clinically proven health
benefits.
help: blood pressure contains 100%
natural ingredients including dairy peptides –
bioactive proteins extracted from milk by using
advanced scientific methods – that have been
proven to deliver results after a minimum period
of six weeks. All health claims are supported by
clinical studies. For more information, please
have a look at the ‘How it Works’ section.
help: blood pressure is water-soluble,
allowing it to dissolve in water, other
non-carbonated beverages and soft foods whilst
retaining its full effectiveness. Take a sachet
of help: blood pressure twice a day – just add
it to your favourite drink or soft food - for a
minimum of six weeks for best possible results.
Our promise to our customers is what we call the
‘timeline to efficacy’ – people should see an
improvement of their blood pressure reading
after six weeks of twice-daily use of help:
blood pressure. However, every person is unique
in their genetic makeup, and if positive results
cannot be seen after this period of use, we
recommend that you seek an alternative
solution.
How it works
Extensive research has shown that dairy peptides
(lactrotripeptides), the key ingredient in help:
blood pressure, reduces the chemical in the
blood stream that causes blood vessels to narrow
and constrict (angiotensin II).
Therefore, a
decrease of this chemical will help the blood
vessels to relax and widen, and so the pressure
of blood within the blood vessels is reduced.
Although dairy peptides can be found in milk,
the beneficial blood pressure lowering effect is
only activated when the bioactive peptides are
extracted from the milk. This means that
drinking litres of milk is not going to lower
your blood pressure. An easy and effective
solution is to simply take a sachet of help:
blood pressure twice a day to get the required
measured dosage of dairy peptides.
Dr Sarah Brewer, GP and author, says: ‘Dairy
peptides naturally block the action of an
enzyme, called ACE, to promote blood vessel
relaxation. This is the same enzyme targeted by
ACE inhibitor drugs prescribed to treat
hypertension. For those with high blood
pressure, a product containing dairy peptides is
a natural way to help lower blood pressure."
In a recent consumer trial of 67 individuals
with hypertension, 89% recorded a significant
reduction in their blood pressure after taking
the product.
Who would benefit:
help: blood pressure is especially
suitable for:
•
People with a family history of high blood
pressure
•
People with an increased risk of having high
blood pressure due to lifestyle choices, obesity
or other factors (e.g. post pregnancy)
•
People who are pre-hypertensive but not yet on
blood pressure medication (optimum blood
pressure is 120 / 80 mmHg)
Those who have a blood pressure reading that is
higher than 159 mmHg/ 99 mmHg are advised to
consult their doctor first to discuss their
health situation and options.
help: blood pressure is suitable for
lactose intolerant people, vegetarians and
diabetics and is gluten-free.
help: blood pressure is available from
Asda, Waitrose and Holland & Barrett stores and
online at www.workswithwater.co.uk, priced at
£15.79 and £54.99 for a week’s or month’s supply
(month’s supply only available via website).
|
|
September
2010 