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Playing the piano, foreign travel and socialising with friends are among the most powerful ways to reduce the risk of developing dementia, according to new research from Trinity College Dublin:
https://t.co/sAoKamOc0x
How to balance hormones, the natural way-
"Alongside nutrition& lifestyle, certain herbs/ botanicals gaining attention for ability to support body’s response to stress.“
Learn about adaptogens from Schia Mitchell Sinclair, Chief Herbalist, The Herbtender:
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Do you have a home first aid kit? Why not start one with these natural options:
🩹Calendula/ aloe vera excellent for healing damaged skin& soothing relief
🩹Arnica ointment for sprains/ bruising. Add comfrey cream to promote healing.
More suggestions: https://t.co/XUd2xcIQx9
Natural ways to support bones& joints from Amy Taylor, Open Sesame Health Foods, Ennis
Foods we eat play an important role in ensuring body has [what it needs] to build& repair bones& joints. Perhaps even more important, avoiding foods that hamper it:
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Never too early for #healthyageing! We've nutrition for every stage of childhood.
Baby:
Healthy fats support brain development, but can be difficult to get them to eat fish, so could give them a supplement to ensure they're getting omega-3s.
Other ages: https://t.co/HkyXzXBxFk
Product review by @HeresHealth@ViridianNews Curcumin Complex is game changer for joint aches& pains. We find useful for lower back pain& post-gym stiffness. Curcumin for inflammation, boswellia potent anti-inflammatory& ginger promotes healing.
-Aisling:
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At least 10,000!
New research has added to the pile implying increasing your daily step amount can significantly reduce the risk of death and heart disease, even for those of us who spend long hours sitting down:
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How women can balance hormones more naturally-
Starts with liver "helps to regulate sex hormones& eliminates excess hormones"
Nutrients that support :
B vitamins
vits C& E
selenium
zinc
CoQ10
NAC
glutathione
-NT Caroline Lynch, @EvergreenHealth
Foods: https://t.co/scrHucBx6d
Just skip the addictive junk food! Plenty of healthy swaps out there.
Eating large amounts of ultra-processed foods (#UPFs) may significantly raise the risk of serious heart problems, according to a new major study:
https://t.co/oxB4EgvUhe
Product review by @HeresHealth, Cork
Unsung hero for cognitive function& stress regulation is @ViridianNews Choline. Essential nutrient found in animal products (egg). Significant link between low levels& brain staying in fight-or-flight mode.
-Isabella:
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For many parents knowing how best to support kids at each nutritional stage can feel overwhelming.
Toddlers: Appetite can fluctuate& might suddenly have fussy eater. It’s very common...You can sneak veg into soup or mashed potatoes. You may need patience:
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Nature’s Gold, product review
“One of my fav beauty products is French Hydraflore cleansing milk. I’ve used for years& love how it feels... my skin is super sensitive. Gets rid of eye make-up& foundation, leaving skin smooth, moist& comfortable.”
-Judith:
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From PMS to menopause: we look at how to balance hormones naturally
“When it comes to exercise, some are not doing any& some overdoing. Getting balance right can reduce stress...& boost endorphins/serotonin"
-Caroline Lynch, NT @EvergreenHealth, Galway:
https://t.co/scrHucBx6d