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Vitamin C supplementation associated with lower blood pressure

Posted on October 18, 2015 by admin

Meta-analysis concludes that supplementing with vitamin C is associated with lower blood pressure On April 4, 2012, the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition published a review by researchers from Johns Hopkins in Baltimore which reports a reduction in systolic and … Continue reading →

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What to Eat for Health and Weight Loss?

Posted on October 11, 2015 by admin

October 2015 – Study highlights which fruits and vegetables can aid weight loss We often hear talk of fruit and vegetables being good for us, to stay slim and healthy, but does it matter which we choose in terms of … Continue reading →

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Hypertensive Drug More Effective if Taken at Night?

Posted on October 5, 2015 by admin

A recent study suggested that taking hypertension medicines at night may control blood pressure more effectively and significantly lower the risk for diabetes. This is the blurb from the article: A dip in blood pressure during sleep is normal, and … Continue reading →

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GRATITUDE – September 2015

Posted on October 1, 2015 by admin

Sept 30 – I am grateful for managing to make a few decisions today Sept 29 – I am grateful for noisy neighbours: it means I have a roof over my head! Sept 28 – I am grateful for last … Continue reading →

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Exercise Good for People Aged 60 or Over

Posted on September 5, 2015 by admin

I know many people who exercise a lot when younger but then “hang up their (football or other exercise) boots” when they reach… 30 or 40 (or some other discrete age threshold). Only 1 in 4 people between 65 and … Continue reading →

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GRATITUDE – August 2015

Posted on September 1, 2015 by admin

1 – I am grateful for the lovely raspberries I just picked from my garden (sorry, no pic, already gone!) 2 – I am grateful I have found a good new arrangement for my hanging baskets 3 – I am … Continue reading →

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Pilates Fitness is Holistic Fitness

Posted on August 7, 2015 by admin

Holistic Fitness I see Pilates Fitness as offering “Holistic Fitness”, meaning fitness, but fitness that is inextricably linked to a fully holistic view of how mind and body work. For me, practising Pilates has been the first step towards realising … Continue reading →

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Probiotics to Reduce Hypertension

Posted on August 7, 2015 by admin

Probiotics to Reduce Hypertension A new study in the American Heart Association journal Hypertension suggests that probiotics (“good” bacteria) may also reduce blood pressure. Probiotics are well known to benefit gut health, the immune system, and possibly even brain health. … Continue reading →

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Drink WATER to Lower Cholesterol, Fight Diabetes, for More Energy and Better Health

Posted on August 3, 2015 by admin

DRINK MORE WATER? You may have received the advice to drink more water “for health reasons” or “to suppress hunger” and even “to lose weight”. But if you found the advice not very compelling, you are not the only one. … Continue reading →

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GRATITUDE – July 2015

Posted on August 2, 2015 by admin

July 1 – I am grateful for today’s lovely outdoor tai chi + berries with cream event July 2 – I am grateful for the “grounding” during “barefoot tai chi” in the garden July 3 – I am grateful for … Continue reading →

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