This document introduces Nurture's new "nurture protect" skincare range, which combines science and nature for effective anti-aging skin care. The range includes nutritional supplements and moisturizers containing active ingredients like ChroNoline and edelweiss extract to help prevent and reverse signs of skin damage from UV exposure and aging. A free trial offer is included for the new "nurture protect day cream" when spending £10 on a first Nurture order. Expert contributors provide advice on protecting skin from incidental sun damage through both topical products and ingestible supplements.

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2. discover nurture skincare
Welcome to your complementary issue of The “Protect today
‘Nurture’, dedicated to bringing you the latest skincare
news and advice from Healthspan.
If you haven’t discovered nurture skincare before, now is
Editor’s for beautiful
skin tomorrow”
Letter
the time as we’ve recently gone through a ‘make-over’ with
some stylish new packaging and exciting new products!
In this magazine we’re delighted to launch our newest Did you know that 90% of skin
range – nurture protect. All products in this range are free ageing is the result of UV exposure?
from fragrances, colours and artificial preservatives, as well as being hypoallergenic so suitable
for sensitive skin. Read all about them on page 6. Introducing our NEW skin protection
I also want to take this opportunity to remind you about our unique award-winning nurture solutions and expert advice overleaf...
replenish range. This is the only range in the UK which helps to feed back essential levels
of oestrogen which decline during and after the menopause.
I hope you enjoy reading this issue and join the thousands of women who have
already discovered the ‘nurture’ difference. Take advantage of our introductory offer
today - spend just £10 and we’ll give you our new protect day cream FREE.
Jill Chadwick P.S. Don’t forget to check out our new
website www.nurtureskincare.co.uk
5 This month’s experts
ALICE HART DAVIS. An award-winning
Contents beauty journalist writing for The Times, Red
and The Daily Mail. She has written a book
called ‘Be Beautiful: every girl’s guide to
FREE
4 Incidental sun damage
hair, skin and make-up’.
5 Introducing nurture protect
DR DAVID DJERASSI. Currently the Wellness
and Nutricosmetic Director for LycoRed Corp.
He has a Masters degree in Pharmaceutical nurture protect day
6 Skin protection solutions Chemistry and an MBA in Marketing. He has
been awarded a number of patents in the cream - worth £9.95
8 Feed back what time takes away
Health and Beauty field and published
numerous scientific papers on vitamins,
when you spend £10 on
your first nurture order
10
amino acids and antioxidants.
Head to toe solutions
8 DR SARAH BREWER. Qualified from
12 Free trial offer Cambridge University. Having worked as a
GP and hospital doctor, she now specialises
in nutritional medicine and is a medical
consultant to Healthspan.
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3. let the sunshine in skin exposure special
Incidental
“New clinical Introducing
evidence for sun nurture protect
supplements” An innovation in skincare to help defend against
the many external influences that can accelerate
the ageing process of skin. Following nurture’s
sun damage
A WORD TO THE WISE inner health and outer beauty philosophy, the
Dr David Djerassi is from LycoRed Corp, an range comprises of both nutritional supplements
innovative nutricosmetics company who have and moisturisers which not only help prevent
made significant investments clinically trialling
premature ageing, but also contain the latest
in anti-ageing active ingredients to help reverse
and proving the benefits of ingestible nutrients
the existing signs of damage.
for use in skin supplements.
The entire range:
It has been well established that sun • Contains clinically proven active
We all know that UV rays are damaging to the health of our exposure, imbalanced nutrition and smoking ingredients such as biomimetic tetrapeptide
are responsible for 90% of skin ageing.
skin. In fact, they are the No.1 cause of premature ageing. ChroNolineTM to help reduce the appearance
Carotenoid and polythenol antioxidants are of fine lines and wrinkles.
In this special edition we have asked two skin and beauty among the key ingredients incorporated in • Also contains natural plant extracts such as
beauty supplements to boost the skin’s own edelweiss extract to help protect against free
experts to share their words of wisdom about how best defence system. Lycopene is a carotenoid radical damage.
to protect your skin. whose photo-protective benefits have been • Is hypoallergenic so suitable for even the
demonstrated thoroughly and proven in most sensitive of skin.
numerous studies. In 2009 a study over a
• Is FREE from fragrance, colours and
10 week period found that a daily intake
artificial preservatives.
FIRST WORD
of natural lycopene showed a three-fold
reduction in the formation of sun burn
Alice Hart Davis is an award-winning desk. Their effects might seem slight, cells compared to a placebo.
beauty journalist. She tells us how it’s not but they add up over the years.
just the sun worshippers that need to worry At LycoRed we have taken this one step
There are no handy statistics to show further, taking our unique high strength TM
about UV exposure...
the effects of incidental, everyday lycopene and combining with lutein and
I
exposure, but if you ask a skincare rosemary extract. The results created
t’s the sun-damage that you professional, they’ll tell you that it is the synergy; the formation of sunburn cells
don’t even know is happening, biggest contributing factor in the was further reduced as compared to
the slow, stealthy assault on your skin-ageing equation. After all, what combining science and nature
using Lycopene alone. This is amongst the
for effective anti-ageing
NEW
skin that adds up over the years proportion of your time do you spend only combination of ingestible nutrients
and results in rough skin texture, basking by a pool, or playing golf in full which are proven to offer skin protective
wrinkles and age spots. “Incidental” sun? It’s during the rest of your life that properties from within.”
exposure to ultra-violet light is part of the damage is done.
everyday life. It’s the rays that you pick
But knowledge is power. Choose a
up on a day-to-day basis, walking the
skincare product with both UVA and
dog or going to the shops.
UVB protection and wear it every day,
When the weather is cool or dull, the whatever the weather. For backup,
‘burning’ UVB rays aren’t a worry, but protect your skin from the inside, by
the ‘ageing’ UVA rays still are. These eating colourful, antioxidant-rich foods
are present in daylight all year round, and taking a high-strength antioxidant
and pass through glass, so still reach beauty supplement. That way you’re
you in the car, or at a window-side covered. And talking of cover, you
could always add a hat...”
See overleaf for details.
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4. nurture protect NEW
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NeutrazenTM; an innovative tri-peptide for optimal
penetration and efficacy. Also contains squalane and
Our entire nurture range follows a unique two-step vitamin C to help condition and deeply moisturise.
philosophy of inner health and outer beauty. That is, £9.95 30ml pump
feeding your skin from the inside with skin nutrition
supplements below the surface where traditional creams
can’t reach, alongside complementary moisturisers. Serums can help
super-charge
The nurture protect 2-step programme NEW protect eye cream the anti-ageing
for inner health and outer beauty
This anti-ageing eye cream contains a
specially formulated blend of active effects of the rest
ingredients to target crows’ feet and
fine lines around the eye area. With
ChroNoline™ to help smooth fine lines
of your skincare
S T E P O N E - I N N E R H E A LT H STEP TWO - OUTER BEAUTY and wrinkles. Plus edelweiss extract
helps to soothe skin and protect it from
environmental damage.
NEW protect day cream SPF15
and night cream £8.95 15ml tube
These light creams contain a unique
blend of active ingredients and natural
plant extracts. Active ingredient CLEANSING SOLUTIONS
ChroNoline™ a biomimetic (man-
made technology which mimics the
properties of substances found in
nature) tetrapeptide, helps smooth fine
lines and wrinkles. Edelweiss extract
The first step of any beauty regime
protects the skin against free radicals should be thorough cleansing to leave
and has a soothing effect. The day
cream contains vitamin E plus UVA/
your face clean and refreshed.
UVB filters to provide additional skin By starting with a clean base you are helping the active ingredients
protection against UV-induced ageing. to soak into the skin, therefore allowing your skin to have the full
Also with aloe vera to help calm and benefits of your chosen serum and moisturiser.
soothe the skin. The night cream
NEW protect skin contains rice bran oil, which is rich in
nourishment supplement bioactive substances such as vitamins,
minerals and antioxidants. It helps
NEW protect soothing
Our supplement contains the condition the skin leaving it feeling soft cream cleanser
same blend of high strength and supple. A calming cream cleanser to help remove
lycopene, lutein and rosemary dirt and make-up without causing irritation
extract as used in LycoRed’s or drying the skin. It leaves the skin clean,
clinical trials (see page 5). These soft and hydrated with pro-vitamin B5.
ingredients combined help to This cleanser will also help to soothe irritation
reduce sunburn cell formation, FREE and moisturise the skin.
and so protect your skin from the
inside. These nourishing skin TRIAL
NEW protect gentle toner
supplements also contain vitamin
C, from acerola cherry extract,
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5. natural oestrogen replacement a unique programme just for you
Natural phytoestrogen replenishment
for during and after the menopause
Feed back N
urture replenish is a unique skin
care programme which has been
Oestrogen is vital for the production of
collagen, the protein building block of your
wrinkling. These effects are hastened by the
damaging effects of sunlight.”
what time
specifically developed to help skin. As oestrogen levels fall it has an effect
From your mid-thirties, collagen levels begin
women who have already throughout the body. Dr Sarah Brewer,
to decrease at a rate of 1.5% a year and as
transitioned through, or are going through the co-author of ‘Menopause for Dummies’ says
collagen is the major structural protein of the
menopause. Each of our replenish products that oestrogen levels “boost production of
skin accounting for 75% of it’s composition it is
contain phytoestrogens, natural plant collagen protein and promote skin thickness.
takes away...
important to feed back what time takes away.
oestrogens which mimic the body’s natural As oestrogen levels fall, skin becomes thinner,
Nurture replenish helps to do just that.
oestrogen levels. perhaps with dryness, itching, slackness and
Because we care about the environment, following nurture’s makeover, for a short time only you may
recieve these products in their original packaging. However they are the same great quality product inside.
...with nurture replenish. A unique 2 step
skincare range which contains phytoestrogens
to help feed skin with all that is lost during and
replenish collagen replenish intensive
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reducing complex*
Winner of ‘The Best Miracle Cream’ in
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awards. This serum contains advanced treatment to help reduce
phytoestrogens to help restore skin’s the appearance of age spots
density, thereby making it appear and pigmentation patches
S T E P O N E - I N N E R H E A LT H smoother, so wrinkles appear reduced. on hands, face or body.
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£9.95 30ml pump visible sun damage and other
Designed specifically for more mature skin, wrinkles. To help your skin to retain moisture signs of ageing.
these day and night skin supplements feed overnight the night time capsule contains
your skin from within with essential nutrients. omega 3 fish and borage oils. They also £13.45 30ml tube
The day tablets contain phytoestrogens help protect against premature ageing by
of soy bean extract which help to restore containing powerful antioxidants vitamin E
skin’s density, making skin smoother, thus and lycopene.
decreasing the appearance of fine lines and
2
STEP TWO - OUTER BEAUTY
replenish facial replenish lip replenish hand
wash and eye contour cream SPF15
replenish day cream SPF15 replenish night cream
serum
A luxuriously creamy Your hands can be one
This luxuriously rich award winning day cream contains Containing phytoestrogens of red clover and soy bean foaming facial wash With nourishing shea of the most obvious
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containing nourishing ceramides and pro-vitamin B5 metabolism, encouraging newer, younger cells to oil to help skin retain pro-vitamin B5 to help age. Help reduce the
to help improve long-term moisturisation. Antioxidant replace dead surface cells resulting in a brighter, moisture, therefore improve long term appearance of wrinkles
vitamin E plus UVA and UVB filters help protect skin healthier complexion. Vitamin E and squalene help reducing the moisturisation, reduce and age spots with this
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lines which appear due puffiness around the To protect your hands
to lack of moisture. eye area. from sun damage UVA
and UVB filters have
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skin whitening agent,
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£9.95 £9.95
50ml jar 50ml jar £5.95 75ml tube
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7. “You may be getting
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Did you
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5-a-day fruit and veg,
but are you getting yo Calcium cannot be absorbed by the body common cold’s foe
ur without sufficient quantities of vitamin D, Taking zinc can shorten the life of the common cold,
3-a-day wholegrains
? so look for both when buying supplements. says a review of numerous medical studies. And while
Fibre-rich foods are traditional chicken soup might soothe the soul, zinc
essential to our heal can make symptoms like a runny nose and sore throat
th
and we should give Nutrition myths busted! feel less harsh and also shorten the length of a cold by
Diets...
them more importan Contrary to popular opinion, not all fats are a few days. The only catch is that for it to work it must
ce
in our diet.” bad, so don’t be so hasty to cut every trace of be taken at the very first signs of a cold. what to avoid
Angela Dowden, regist them out of your diet. Good fats, such as
ered nutritionist Quick fixes – aim to lose 1-2
omega 3 fatty acids, are vital for good health.
pounds per week
Very low calorie diets (less
than 800 calories per day)
Single or limited food diets
HOT HEALTH TOPICS Banning foods – this can increase
craving and result in failure
Fasting or self starvation
...and how they affect you While it’s not exactly a subject
that people openly discuss,
it is thought that up to
Spinach: Perhaps surprisingly, the a third of British men
iron content of spinach is not
particularly high. It is however a
suffer with some
form of erectile
How much Co-enzyme Q10
great source of vitamin C, folic dysfunction. should I take? Dr Sarah Brewer givesto choose:
for which supplement
her advice
acid, vitamin A and lutein. And now, with
60mg
General use in those
April
increasing
Seasons eatings! research under 30 years of
into the
problem,
30mg age.
General use in those
over 30 years of age.
Watercress: Rich in vitamins and the amino acid L-arginine, is
100mg
minerals, especially iron. During the industrial revolution, becoming known as an aid for For high blood pressure;
freshly cut watercress and bread was a typical breakfast sufferers. Studies show it can those on statins who have
for workers, and watercress sandwiches - perhaps enhance the action of nitric For heart and circulatory health; exercise muscle aches and pains.
with the addition of eggs, prawns or salmon -
are still a nourishing treat.
oxide which relaxes the muscles
surrounding blood vessels.
performance; those on statins who do not
have significant muscle side effects. 200mg April 2011 7
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8. “Y our views” “I suffer from insect bites and stings although
Star Letter
“We have just returned from almost
month in South America, where we
a
spent
some considerable time at high altitude
the Andes. It was suggested to us that
in
my wife seems immune. A doctor friend says taking gingko biloba would help to
the difference is in our pheromones and combat altitude sickness. We are
recommended vitamin B6 which can be found pleased to report that neither of us
in Marmite. I don’t particularly fancy Marmite experienced any ill effects from the
all the time although she says that vitamin B6 altitude, other than occasional slight
may alleviate the effect of the stings or bites!” breathlessness, neither did we suffer
Regards, Bill Fraser. from any of the usual problems
associated with air travel – swollen
legs, ankles etc. So, to anyone
What a sight!
planning a long haul flight, or
Ask the Experts: activities such as walking and hiking
ba a try.
Q: Being now a widower doing my own cooking I eat at high altitude, I’d say give gingko bilo
plenty of potato and not much rice. I don’t see potatoes Yours,
mentioned anywhere by many nutrition experts but in.
Elaine Wiltshire & Wally Johnson, Spa
only rice as being a source of fibre. Are potatoes
frowned on these days as part of a healthy diet? filled with skincare goodies!
Our star letter gets luxurious hamper
A: Yes, potatoes are a source of fibre as are all
Coo kin g up a storm fruits and vegetables. They are, however, a source
of starch carbohydrates which puts them high up
Topical tweets
on the glucose to glycaemic index i.e they provide the body Spring has officially sprung! What’s your favourite thing about springtime?
with a higher amount of glucose than wholegrain rice.
“Loving this sunny weather - everyone’s happy! “I can’t wait for spring! I love
In essence potatoes are not unhealthy but they are not the optimum Love the UK in Spring” @paulinenorris wearing my loose spring dresses
and open toes” @asyleenrez
source of fibre or nutrients. Rice, however, is rich in fibre and essential
B vitamins. “First day of spring this year. I love those first warm streaks of light” @HornetZz
Tell us what you think, about your life, your health, anything, we LOVE hearing from
Henrietta Norton, Registered Nutritionist you! Send your letters to Health matters, PO Box 64, The Grange , St Peter Port,
Guernsey, GY1 5HS or email: healthmatters@healthspan.co.uk
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9. April is the month to...
See what’s new this month with our seasonal round up.
Did you know the first eggs A visit to the coast is
always rewarding. Locations
given at Easter were birds’ eggs? These
with cliffs often bring the
were painted in bright colours to give
prospect of seeing a variety
them further meaning as a gift.
of spring migrants together
Celebrate life this Easter, try your hand
at egg painting with some inspiration The with views of sea birds such
as fulmars and guillemots.
from www.amazingmoms.com garden is
waking up
and so is your
rhubarb. Pick the
sweet, tender pink
stems this month to
enjoy an early crop
packed with flavour
and perfect for
favourite desserts
like rhubarb
April 7th is World Health Day
crumble. For
2011. WHO will launch a worldwide Royal Wedding
further ideas see
campaign to tackle antimicrobial We cannot wait for April
www.nationaltrust.
resistance – also known as drug 29th when the Royal
org.uk/food.
resistance, which renders medicines Wedding of William
ineffective. Take a look at www.who.int and Kate takes place.
for more information. According to official
sources, Kate will be the
oldest ever royal bride,
which is astounding.
Although, we can’t help
but wonder if they’re
forgetting about Camilla!
www.theroyalwedding
williamkate.com
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11. dIGEsTIoN
Bowels:
THE LAST TABOO by Dr DawN harPer
Maintaining a good digestive process is essential if we are to ensure
adequate nutrition, but as we get older it can become disrupted and
sometimes cause some embarrassing problems.
The British have never been perceived as a uncomfortable and lethargic. But the good Bloating
particularly open or forthcoming nation so it news is, most problems can be resolved with If I had a pound for every time I have heard
is no wonder that we have remained discrete some simple lifestyle changes such as increasing someone tell me they feel so bloated they
about our toilet habits, creating an air of secrecy fluid and fibre intake and taking more exercise. look six months pregnant, believe me I would
around subjects such as constipation, flatulence, It may sound daft but if you are sluggish, probably be sunning myself on a Caribbean
bloating, diarrhoea and pretty much any of our chances are your gut will be too, so get beach right now! Bloating is incredibly
other digestive functions. It seems that our active and watch your bowels follow suit! common and often associated with constipation
bowels really are the last taboo – many of us – at least four out of five people suffering with
discuss our sex life openly and will even talk constipation will also have a degree of bloating
about our bladders but when it comes to our “Over 14 million people in the which is caused by trapped gas from the waste
intestines, the stiff upper lip prevails, which UK suffer constipation at any build up in the gut. Getting the bowels a bit
is sad given that we will all experience some more active can really help here.
sort of tummy trouble in our lifetime. I can’t one time and one in ten is
remember the last time I did a surgery without constipated regularly leaving flatulence
seeing someone with a gut-related problem, so It surprises most people to learn that it is
let’s take a look at some of the commonest them feeling uncomfortable normal to produce anything from 200ml to
complaints I see in general practice. and lethargic.” two litres of gas in our bowels every day.
Wind is made up of a collection of gas bubbles
Constipation produced in the colon by the action of bacteria
One of the problems with being secretive about on the foods we eat. Some, such as cabbage,
our bowels is that many of us don’t actually cauliflower, broccoli, sprouts and beans may
know what is normal. In fact ‘normal’ is make us more prone to flatulence so cutting
anything from going three times a day to twice back on these may help. It is also worth taking 10 tips to a healthier gut
a week. So being constipated is a very individual time over your meals as bolting your food may 1. take regular exercise – the less active you are, 4. take prebiotic soluble fibre – prebiotics 7. sit down to eat meals and take your time
problem. If you are someone who normally goes mean you ingest a lot of air with meals. Also the less active your bowels are likely to be. Just 30 provide food for the good bacteria in your gut – eating on the go often means you bolt your
every morning, then going twice a week could avoid too many carbonated drinks as all that minutes walking a day can make a real difference. and so aid digestion. grapefruit is a good food and are more likely to swallow unwanted
be constipated for you but completely normal fizz has to go somewhere! 2. drink at least 6 – 8 glasses of water a day and source of dietary prebiotic. air at the same time.
for the next person. I think one of the most My guess is, the UK is a long way off if you’re not sure you are taking enough, look at 5. Reduce your intake of foods known to increase 8. try to relax – stress is known to exacerbate
important points is that it shouldn’t be painful breaking wind unabashed anywhere but the your urine. it should be straw coloured. if it is flatulence – digesting cabbage, sprouts, constipation.
and you shouldn’t need to strain. If you were rugby club and that’s probably a good thing, darker than that, you are probably dehydrating cauliflower, broccoli and beans may mean 9. take a regular probiotic – probiotics can help
struggling to breathe or found it painful, you but I do think it’s a shame that so many people and more prone to constipation. the production of more gas in your gut, so maintain the balance of bacteria in the gut and
would ask for help – having a poo shouldn’t suffer in silence without getting the help and 3. increase your fibre intake – swap your bread, cutting back on these should help flatulence. hence the natural fermentation process to help
be any different. advice they need to make their life more pasta and rice for wholegrain varieties or try a 6. try a little acidic liquid – lemon juice or vinegar prevent the production of excess gas.
Over 14 million people in the UK suffer comfortable physically and socially. With that digestive fibre such as psyllium husk to help can help to stimulate the production of gastric 10. Consider artichoke or peppermint
constipation at any one time and one in ten in mind here are my top ten tips on avoiding bulk up your stools. acid and aid digestion. – both are popular remedies for bloating.
is constipated regularly, leaving them feeling embarrassment from your bowels.
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12. Reader’s story IBS
Reader’s story
O V E R C O M I N G I R R I TA B L E B O W E L S Y N D R O M E .
IN-DEPTH YOUR EXPERIENCE
Healthspan’s Regulease is
a prebiotic carbohydrate I have suffered from the symptoms of IBS (irritable bowel
fibre that contains the syndrome) for the past six years. I’d frequently suffer from
simple sugars, fructo-
oligosaccharides. As fibre
diarrhoea and cramps, but mostly constipation. The bloating
passes through your gut, it would be painful, but mainly it would make me feel sluggish
helps to cleanse your
and unattractive. I tried laxatives, but found it difficult to find
intestines from waste.
Prebiotic fibre specifically something which was effective and predictable. I’d also
acts as a source of energy read that the long-term use of laxatives is not good for you.
to help promote the growth
of friendly bacteria in our So I looked for a more natural solution and found Healthspan’s
gut, further improving our Regulease Prebiotic Fibre. Not only has it helped to ease my constipation and
digestive function.
keep me more regular but it has significantly reduced my bloatedness. This has
Please see page 29 for
Healthspan’s Regulease. consequently improved my social life. I now feel much happier. Thank you.
Mrs W. Day, Liverpool
“I’d frequently suffer from constipation, cramps and bloating,
which meant that I would often felt sluggish and unattractive”
Ins and outs
Constipation tends to be viewed as a taboo cramps and bloating. A lack of fibre, reduced
subject and embarrassing condition – yet fluid intake, lack of exercise, stress and simply
millions of us suffering from constipation visit getting older all cause constipation.
our doctor every year. It is an especially Many people turn to laxatives as a quick fix
common complaint from those of us taking rather than improving nutrition. This is not
non steroidal anti-inflammatory painkillers. always the best solution as laxatives can
These contain codeine which has the side become habit forming and most doctors prefer
effect of constipation. to advise patients of the age-old adage – eat a
Because the frequency of bowel movements well balanced diet, high in fibre and fluids, and
differs from person to person, constipation is a take regular exercise.
decrease in the frequency of your own normal
habits. Symptoms often include lethargy,
WHAT ELSE WORKS?
PSYLLIUM HUSK is a pure dietary ARTICHOKE helps to stimulate the PROBIOTICS are live
fibre that passes through the gut flow of digestive enzymes, aiding the microorganisms that help to restore
without being digested. It is most breakdown of more fatty foods. It also the natural balance of beneficial flora
popularly used as an effective helps to increase bowel movement, in the gut. This is turn has been seen
laxative and helps to promote thus helping to reduce the symptoms to improve gastrointestinal disorders
efficient colonic function. of constipation. and alleviate constipation.
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13. Professor Greg Whyte ANTIOXIDANTS
There’s
What are the key pollutants adverse health effects arising from acute oxygen species (ROS2), also known as free
and what effect do they have? exposure to increased levels of PM10 include radicals. Antioxidants serve to mop up free
Ozone (O3) is produced by the action exacerbation of disease in chronic obstructive radicals produced through oxidative stress
of sunlight on volatile emissions from pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma mechanisms and, although the body has
something in the air
combustible sources, principally road patients. In addition the elderly and patients antioxidant defence mechanisms, these
vehicles. Thus, ozone is worse on sunny days, with cardiovascular disease show an increased can be depleted by the high oxidative
peaking in the middle of the day. Human risk of death associated with increased PM10. stress caused by pollutants. Therefore,
exposure to elevated ozone concentrations This is also thought to have adverse effects it is important that we consume adequate
can give rise to inflammation of the lung as a result of oxidative stress-mediated amounts of antioxidants in our diet to protect
lining by causing an increased generation of inflammation. against the negative effects of pollution. The
The summer months with warmer weather and longer days see an increase in outdoor free radical molecules and oxidative stress, main source of dietary antioxidants is from
How can we reduce the impact fruits and vegetables which contain varying
exercise and leisure activities. But the extra hours of sunlight give rise to an increase leading to a reduction in lung function.
of pollution on our health? amounts and types. Whilst the government
Sulphur dioxide (SO2) can narrow the
in air pollution, the highest of which is experienced during the peak summer months air passages in the lungs, irritating the upper The UK Department of Health currently recommends five portions of fruit and/or
advises susceptible individuals, such as vegetables per day, consuming enough
and the adverse health effects of which have been recognised for centuries. respiratory tract in particular. As is the case
for the majority of pollutants, asthmatic asthmatics and sufferers of chronic antioxidants through food can be difficult
individuals are more sensitive to the effects obstructive pulmonary disease, to stay due to busy lifestyles, poor diets and the
In the ninth century, the burning of sea coals considerably cleaner. However, in the UK today indoors during high ozone pollution lower levels of antioxidants in foods
of SO2 than a healthy population.
was recognised as generating intolerable noxious the pollution of the environment results mainly episodes and to avoid strenuous exercise. associated with farming methods and
Oxides of nitrogen (NOx) are a family
fumes in the city of London. In the thirteenth from the effluent from transport sources and This advice is often applied to the entire transport. Antioxidant supplementation
of highly reactive gases, including nitrogen
century, Edward I even banned the use of with the increased number of cars on our roads population. However, it is not always combined with a healthy, balanced diet can
dioxide (NO2) and nitric oxide (NO), that form
such fuels in London in order to prevent the and increased numbers of car journeys, high practical and alternative ways to reduce optimise your antioxidant intake. Selecting
when fuel is burned at high temperatures. In
accumulation of acrid smoke. More recently, pollution levels are not uncommon. the impact of pollution are required. nutritional supplements that contain a broad
the lungs NOx can also generate free radicals
the burning of fossil fuels in towns and cities, Air pollution has a variety of negative health It would appear that the main effect range of antioxidants will help to ensure an
and result in inflammation.
combined with periods of cold weather when effects including impaired lung function, chest of pollution on the lungs, as well as other optimal intake of antioxidants and reduce the
Particulate matter (PM10) are particles
there is little air mixing, has been associated pain, coughing, wheezing and eye and skin organs, is to increase oxidative stress as a potential impact of pollution on health. 
small enough to reach the airways and lower
with a generation of smogs. That which occurred irritation. The impact of is greater in individuals result of an increased production of reactive
regions of the lung during ventilation. Major
most famously in London in December 1952 with pre-existing disease, in particular asthma
saw midday London appear more like midnight, and chronic lung and heart disease. In addition
with theatres closed due to the inability of the to the acute effects of pollution on health there
audience to see the stage. This episode was is also a ‘chronic’ result. Living in a polluted
associated with thousands of deaths that area increases the likelihood of developing
continued to rise for the weeks following. lung disease (i.e. asthma), cardiovascular
As a result of such smogs the government disease and cancer compared to living in a less
of the day introduced the Clean Air Acts that polluted place. The World Health Organisation
resulted in a steady decline in such pollution (WHO) now estimate that there are 4.6 million
and now the atmosphere in UK cities is pollution-associated deaths per year.
“It is important that we consume adequate
amounts of antioxidants in our diet to protect
against the negative effects of pollution.”
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