OUR FAVOURITE BREAKFAST BARS Most bars are high in fat and/or sugars, even natural ones. But these are some of the best. WILDBAR Mayan Spice & WILDBAR Mountain Mint (£3 from simplyvital.com). Expensive, but packed with anti-oxidant-rich raw cocoa and blue-green algae, as well as maco root powder. Studies show it stablises blood sugar…
vitalMAX improves MENTAL FOCUS This natural supplement contains a mix of minerals and bluegreen algae, which fights fatigue,enhances concentration and memory, and alleviates depression. The bluegreen algae contains high levels of the amino acid phenylethylamine (PEA), which increases the activity of some neurotransmitters, such as dopamine, aiding alertness.
Last Thursday was World Menopause Day – designated by the World Health Organisaton and the World Menopause Society – which aims to promote knowledge and research on all aspects of ageing in men and women. Symptoms suffered by women going through the menopause can be very unpleasant and there’s now a new product which claims […]
vitalSHAPE® fights acid reflux with a combination of digestive enzymes and probiotics. Take before eating. vitalSHAPE® alleviates a variety of digestive problems; acid reflux, heartburn, bloating/tiredness after meals and constipation. It is recommended also to help repair the gastrointestinal lining in cases of suspected “leaky gut syndrome” and will help soothe inflammatory bowel disease such […]
Treatment of the Week – vitalMAX for Restless Legs Syndrome “A couple of years ago I started to suffer from involuntary twitching in both my legs. It came upon me whenever I was sitting still for long periods – such as a long car journey or when at the cinema. Some nights it was almost […]
Bottled Sunshine Beats Winter Blues We all know sunlight is important for staying healthy, but it’s hard to come by in winter. Klamath blue-green algae could be a solution: growing wild at high altitude with over 300 days of sunshine a year, the algae captures the sun’s energy and transforms it into nutrients for body […]
IN THE SPOTLIGHT – Nocturnal hydrosis “I was so hot and sweaty in bed!” No passion here, though -bedtime would leave Sheila Buckley, 59, from Bradford, West Yorkshire, feeling fed up… “Not again!” I cried peeling back the sheets from my skin. Grabbing a pile of towels, I dried myself off. “Need a hand love?” […]
WHAT’S THE ALTERNATIVE? Q I am addicted to diet cola, which I drink to give me a lift and to stop me snacking or overeating. I am an otherwise healthy eater, but worry about the effect on my teeth. Can you suggest something to satisfy my cravings? A You are right to be concerned. Diet […]