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It’s hard to put your best foot forward when your feet and toes are spoiled by blisters, corns, bunions, patches of nasty hard skin or horrid fungal infections like athlete's foot and, even worse, verrucas. If you are someone who has been guilty of neglecting their feet, it doesn’t take much effort to get them back into good shape again. Read Susan's article, Foot care, to find out how to tackle athlete's foot, corns, bunions, chilblains, toughened skin, warts, and verrucas. Top Tip for reviving feet:
In one double blind, placebo-controlled study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, soya isoflavones were shown to help women with low bone mineral content and prevent hip fractures in postmenopausal years. In an earlier study conducted at the University of Hong Kong, 650 pre and post-menopausal Chinese women were monitored for their intake of phytoestrogens, such as soya. These women, whose daily soya intake was seven times higher than their Western counterparts, experienced significantly higher bone mineral density and a greatly reduced risk of osteoporosis development. A similar study, published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, measured the effect of soya isoflavone intake on maintenance of peak bone mass in 116 pre-menopausal women over a period of three years. Results revealed that higher dietary levels of isoflavone phytoestrogens significantly reduced the regression of spinal BMD. Although the Western diet is typically low in soya, there is a
simple way to Aria costs £12.99 for 30 One-A-Day tablets and is available from Boots, Superdrug and health food shops nationwide. For further information, please call the Customer Care Line on (01803) 528668 or visit Lichtwer Pharma online.
February is Raynaud’s Awareness Month, and Padma 28 from Cedar Health has been found to be very effective at relieving the symptoms for sufferers.
Padma 28 is used on appearance of the first signs of circulatory disorders such as tingling, formication, feeling of heaviness and tension in the legs and arms, numbness of the hands and feet or calf cramps. In a double-blind trial, people with intermittent claudication received 760mg twice daily of the Tibetan herbal formula Padma 28 or a placebo for 16 weeks. The average walking distance increased by 115% among people receiving Padma 28, compared with a 17% increase in the placebo group. No side effects were reported. It is also the first Tibetan herbal formulation to be subjected to the rigours of western clinical evaluation. Contact Cedar Health online for information and ordering.
According to Ayurveda,
the world oldest holistic medical system, February
is the month of highest heart attacks in the UK because Kapha
- To purchase Amla, contact Pukka Herbs online or phone 0845 658 5858.
An independent user survey conducted by the Oving Clinic, West Sussex, revealed that 89% of chronic joint pain sufferers experienced an improvement after using their BIOlamp. "The attraction of this simple and relatively inexpensive product is that it can be administered in your own home with no risk of side-effects." says Dr John Tanner, musculoskeletal and sports specialist from Oving Clinic, West Sussex, and author of Better Back. BIOlamp Table lamps (suitable for small joints) are available for £150.00 and BIOlamp Mono lamps (suitable for neck, shoulder and lower back – ideal for home and therapist use) are available for £195.00 in Selfridges or by mail order on 0870 240 7097. For further information, visit BIOlamps online.
Let’s face it, we all want to look and feel good for summer
and there’s no Sweet Wheat freeze-dried wheat grass juice is gluten-free and one of the very best sources of wheat grass available that works in harmony with the body delivering synergistic benefits. Available in powder or vegicap form, Sweet Wheat is highly nourishing and concentrated, and harvested at 7-10 days when the nutrient levels are highest. This ensures the best provision of natural proteins, vitamins, minerals, chlorophyll and enzymes including all eight essential amino acids and powerful antioxidants necessary to kick-start your energy levels. Sweet Wheat is available by mail order or from selected health food stores. For more information, contact Xynergy Health Products online or by telephone (08456-585858).
Although LipoTone Intensive may be taken for as long as required, after two or three months of daily intake, you can take LipoTone Maintenance instead. This is a simple one-a-day capsule that provides around half the CLA provided by LipoTone Intensive. Many people have found this to be a simple way of avoiding the yo-yo effect so often associated with weight management programmes. Visit BioCare online or call the sales line (0121-433 3727) for further information and ordering.
Because your feet have been hidden away all winter, they become prone to fungal infections - which can lead to smelly feet. PediTech is a unique and natural foot odour product, as it has a two-step formula that attacks the cause and the odour itself. Firstly it targets the root of the problem by killing the bacteria and then works to guard against its return. PediTech is simply sprayed onto each foot every day for one week to kill the bacteria, then re-applied once or twice a week to keep feet fresh and prevent unpleasant odour returning. Simon Coe, a Chiropodist for Boots Footcare, said: "Feet are
often neglected, especially during the winter months, and in the
UK three out of four people suffer from foot problems at some stage
during their lives. The best way to look after your feet during
this period of hibernation is to use a good moisturiser twice a
day, especially around the heels. If you are wearing boots on a
daily basis, it’s a good idea to alternate with a second pair.
This allows PediTech, manufactured by Passion For Life, costs £9.95 and comes with a money back guarantee if the user is not completely satisfied. It is available over the counter at major Boots stores, Superdrug and all good pharmacies.
Ultimate Energy assists the body’s natural ability to endure rigorous exercise, enhance mental stamina, and abate the effects of stress. It contains a highly potent mix of Panax Ginseng, Siberian Ginseng, American Ginseng and Tienchi Ginseng. Blended with traditional Chinese herbs, the combination of these ginsengs reinforces the body’s natural defences whilst supporting the body’s own ability to demonstrate improved vitality and endurance without artificial stimulants or caffeine. Other ingredients in this clever combination formulation include the Asian mushroom, Codonopsis, to boost physical stamina, and the Indian herb, Gotu Kola. Ultimate Energy contains the highest quality, most effective standardised extracts available and is 100% natural. The recommended dosage is 1-2 Tablets in the morning, depending on energy levels. Ultimate Energy by Nature’s Secret costs £17.95 for 50 Tablets and is exclusively available in the UK to Victoria Health (0800-413 596).
* Disclaimer: The advice in this newsletter should not be taken as a substitute for medical advice or treatment, especially if you know you have a specific health complaint. Our advice is that you find a GP who is sympathetic to the usefulness of natural medicine. |
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is the 
menopause,
boost
phytoestrogen intake. Aria supplements
from 
Padma
28 is a herbal formulation based on a traditional Tibetan
recipe. It consists of a carefully balanced preparation of 19 dried
and milled herbs, together with natural camphor
and calcium sulphate. The ingredients are selected
according to ancient Tibetan philosophy, by taste and other criteria
specific to the Tibetan tradition. These ingredients include key
natural components such as, polyphenols, bioflavanoids
and essential oils. This formula
has powerful antioxidant effects which have been
shown to be important in maintaining healthy circulation,
especially in the legs. 
the sticky, unctuous quality in our bodies - liquefies at this time
at this time of year causing furring of the arteries and associated
heart problems. Amla is a nourishing fruit, packed full of Vitamin
C, which has been clinically proven to reduce LDL
cholesterol and heal arterial damage,
naturally.
BIOlamp
is an innovative ceramic therapeutic lamp which
uses the tried and tested benefits of heat together with the power
of natural minerals to treat your 
better
way to start than to embark on a total body 
If
you have over-indulged during the festive season and feel that you
are in need of some serious slimming support, it is worth considering
a supplement to support your 
time for the footwear to air and dry out properly, thereby reducing
favourable conditions for fungal infections to thrive. Finally,
make sure you visit a chiropodist like you would a dentists twice
a year for a foot MOT".