What Are They?

A multivitamin is any preparation (EG capsule, tablet, liquid etc) which contains more than a single vitamin. Taking a multivitamin simplifies getting the nutrients you need instead of taking several individual vitamins.

Multivitamin Benefits

Multivitamins are packed with vitamins and minerals that help your body stay healthy and prevent illness. The body can’t naturally produce sufficient quantities of nutrients (vitamins and minerals) to provide the foundation for all normal biological functions. Eating a balanced diet is one way to get the nutrients your body needs. However, few of us get a truly balanced diet. In a survey of 21,000 American people not a single person obtained 100% of the RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance ) for each of ten basic nutrients. This highlights how important multivitamins are.

Different Types

The most popular types of multivitamins are; capsule, tablet, liquid and powder. Although you can get lesser found forms including patches you put on your body!

Are They All Equal?

No. There are different multivitamins for different bodies, for example one may be good for a pregnant women but not a teenage boy. As for different types of multivitamins some companies claim liquid multivitamins are better because they absorb into your body quicker, however some health experts question say this simply isn’t true. So forget about the type of multivitamin it is, just read what’s in it and who it is good for.

What Is The Best Multivitamin?

The truth is there is no ‘best’ multivitamin. There are lots of different multivitamins which all have different types and levels of effectiveness. To find out what is best for you always read the labels/online descriptions and compare prices so you get the maximum value for money.

Cost

You can get a pack of 30 capsules from around £2.00, although the more you buy the cheaper it gets per capsule so larger packs are better value. The price varies dependent on the type of multivitamin, the brand and the retailer.

Places To Buy in UK

Here is a selection of online shops you can buy multivitamins from, all have secure checkouts so paying is safe.
House Of Health – free delivery on orders over £20.
Home Herbs – free delivery on orders over £29.

Sources used for stats: ImmuneSupport.com. Image from sxc.

Healthy looking skin makes a big difference to your whole complexion. It puts colour in your cheeks and makes you look healthier. There are lots of ways get rid of spots quickly. Because of this many men and women have the tendency to just try and get rid of the spots when they appear, instead of taking a few minor actions to stop them appearing in the first place, and keep the whole skin complexion better whilst stopping them.

Reduce Sugar Intake

The food we eat has an effect on our skin, you don’t need to suddenly start eating salad every night for dinner but it is wise to look at the amount of sugar in food you eat on a regular occasion. The supermarkets now stock a lot of alternatives which are lower in sugar, buying these can help especially if you are in your teens.

Reduce Stress

One of the big contributors to spots is stress. When you are really busy and under pressure you become more stressed than normal. When you finish work try to relax as much as possible. One simple and great way to relax is to; buy some top quality bubble bath, a few tealight candles, find a chillout CD and have a good soak for as long as you can. If you don’t want to do this every week you may have to consider reducing your hours at work or get rid of whatever is causing you stress.

Change Your Towels

Once you have used a towel it then has dirt and grime on it, this rubs against your face when you dry yourself, this can causes spots. Some people will use the same towel for up to a week or even longer. This is not hygienic and you should get in the habit of regularly changing your towels.

Get Some Fresh Air

Many of us spend the vast majority of the day indoors, the only fresh air we get is when we get in and out of our cars going to and from work. Fresh air and a little bit of exercise (like a brisk walk) is actually really good for your skin and whole body, and it doesn’t cost a penny! Get in the habit of getting 15 minutes fresh air a day via a brisk walk and you could soon seen you skin clearing up and a better overall complexion.

Drink Tap Water

Everyone knows drinking water is good for us, tap water is very cheap (or free if you’re at work) so take advantage and try and get in the habit of drinking at least a pint per day. In doesn’t have to be all in one go – you could try a small glass of water with your breakfast, a small glass with your lunch and a small glass before you go to bed!

The key to having long term healthier looking skin is to get in the habit of doing the above points. Changing your towels, going for a quick walk, having a drink of water – it isn’t hard it’s just getting in the habit. Do this and you will look healthier and at no real cost!

Around 1 in 3 people have high blood pressure, many people aren’t aware they have it. It is recommended you regularly check your blood pressure, if you don’t have a blood pressure monitor at home then ask your GP to check it when you next visit the doctor. If you do have high blood pressure it is important you take action to bring it back down a normal level (between 130/80 and 140/90 mmHg – excluding certain age groups).

Eat Healthy

We are all well aware that eating healthy is important, so there is no excuse! What we put into our body affects our health greatly, whether it is positively of negatively. If you have an unhealthy diet do some research and put it right, this will bring your blood pressure down.

Control Stress Levels

The more stressed you are the higher your blood pressure goes. Whatever causes your stress it is important to relieve the stress from your body. Even having a relaxing bath with candles and quiet music can bring your stress levels down. Long-term you may need more permanent fixes, if work is causing your stress then reducing your working hours could help.

Keep Your Weight Down

Being overweight is a common cause of high blood pressure. Losing even a small amount of weight can bring your blood pressure level down. Losing weight will help your mobility, vitality and increase your energy, this in turn will bring your blood pressure down even further.

Regular Exercise

We all know that those with a relatively unactive lifestyle have more health problems than those with an active lifestyle, with blood pressure being one of them. If you currently don’t get much exercise you could start by just taking a brisk walk everyday round the block.

High blood pressure is dangerous, the 4 ways listed above are simple to do. If losing weight or starting a new fitness regime it will require a level of commitment from you, but the result is a longer and healthier life – well worth the effort!

This is a dieting pill called Proactol, which is available worldwide thanks to online buying and lots of payment options (with different currencies). Prices start from £44.98 in the UK, $69.95 if in USA, or currency equivalent if elsewhere. You can get it now from the Proactol website only.

What Is It?

It is a natural and organic diet pill.

What Does It Do?

It helps you lose weight by absorbing upto 28% of the fat in anything you eat and reducing cravings your body has for food.

Is It Safe?

Yes. The tablet is 100% natural and totally organic with no known negative side effects. It is a certified medical device product with the CE stamp of approval (mandatory European marking to indicate conformity with essential health and safety requirements).

Are The Results Proven?

Yes. It is one of the few dieting products available that has been clinically tested for proven results, it has the backing of 4 pre-clinical and clinical studies. You can view the clinical studies online in PDF format on their website.

Positives & Negatives

On the positive side it is clinically proven that it works unlike many competitors products, there are no side effects and it can also help reduce other health problems such as cholesterol and high blood pressure. On the negative side it isn’t cheap (although in real terms it is about the same as if you paid for a gym membership), and you can only buy it from the Proactol website, you can’t buy it anywhere else meaning you can’t shop around.

Guarantees & Offers

It comes with a 6-month 100% moneyback guarantee, this is one of the most comprehensive refund guarantees in the industry. They have special offers based on how many months supply you buy of the product, if you buy more than a 3 months supply you also get heavily discounted pricing as well as a toning belt, aerobic videos and website membership.

Photos

Here are some images of what you will receive. Pictures provided courtesy of the manufacturer.

We have just added another section to this website, this time it is a free health directory where you can submit links (reciprocal) and view ones already live.

Being brand new at the moment there are no listings so help us fill it up by submitting now! We don’t accept any old rubbish and it must be at least partly related to the same topic, this makes sense for everyone.

Any questions or problems before submitting feel free to get in touch and we will do our best to help out.

Seven Seas, the health supplements company, has launched a new range of women’s supplements called Femibion.

The range consists of 5 different products, they are designed to boost vitality and are targetted at women in a variety of situations. Here are the 5 products, a quick description and the RRP:

• Healthy Pregnancy – help naturally support your babys development – £13.99
• Energetic Mum – boosts energy, overall wellbeing and helps immune system – £9.99
• Balance – helps you feel calm and in control during your monthly cycle when hormones fluctuate -£9.99
• Radiance – maintain healthy radiant skin, hair and nails – £9.99
• Healthy Bones – for women over 50 for strong healthy bones – £12.99

They are already for sale on Boots.com and also at chemistdirect.

Source: email. Image: screenshot

New figures show that Scotland has seen a 20% increase in the number of women having cervical cancer screening – a very positive statistic.

The death of celebrity Jade Goody in March this year has certainly played some part in raising awareness of cervical cancer. Around 900 women die from the disease every year, but chances of survival are much higher if it is detected early.

The figure means that 73% of women have now been tested within the last 3.5 years, very encouraging.

Source: Telegraph.

Tests have shown that a cup of tea can significantly reduce your anxiety levels.

The research was led by Dr Malcolm Cross at the City University London. The experiment placed people in a stressful situation, and those who didn’t receive tea immediately after the test showed a 25% increase in anxiety! And those who were given tea showed a 4% reduction in stress.

So the British tradition has the backing of science. After that hard day at work keep up the tea ritual!

Source: TPA.

I found an interesting article on MSN the other day: 10 common misconceptions which lists 10 interesting popular misconceptions, not just related to health but all things.

The very first one surpised me, the title is If you eat less food, your stomach will shrink. Straight away I was suprised this even is a misconception. I wasn’t aware anyone thought this.

Here is what the article says:

Dieters are often advised to decrease their intake of food in order to shrink the size of their stomach. However, while smaller portions will obviously help with weight-loss, the size of your stomach has nothing to do with the process. On average, the organ will maintain a constant volume throughout life, regardless of the amount of food that passes through it.

I had a little look into it and whilst you can’t shrink your stomach (well, surgery can) you can shrink your hunger. This article says “reduced-calorie diet for four weeks can help you shrink your sensation of hunger”, so after weeks of dieting I can understand why many people would think they have shrinked their stomach.

I also found someone on Yahoo answers asking for advice on how to shrink their stomach. So clearly people do believe the misconception. To clarify: it is NOT TRUE, you cannot shrink your stomach by eating less, but you can shrink your sensation of hunger.

Image: markhillary