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2. INSIDER Info
Men! Focus on five a-day Disguise that
fishy tang!
Sometimes all the health messages available can
Urinary problems in men are common in middle seem overwhelming. But there is one message that
age. If you find you are passing water more often, remains constant – eat more fruit and vegetables.
particularly at night, having difficulty getting
The average person in the UK eats less than three
going or urgently need to go, then have a Problem: Mackerel, herrings and sardines have a strong taste that some people find
portions of fruit and vegetables a day, and if you think
check-up with your GP. It may mean your unpleasant. But not eating oily fish means you miss out on omega 3 oils that ease
you are one of them why not try some interesting
prostate is enlarging and causing a blockage. inflammation, boost the brain and improve cardiovascular health.
ways to up your daily intake? A scrummy breakfast
Zinc and the herb saw palmetto can help to
smoothie with handfuls of summer berries or Solution: Try disguising salmon – a milder oily fish – in fish cakes or pie. Meaty fresh
keep the prostate gland healthy.
home-made ice-lollies with real fruit inside! tuna can also tickle the taste buds where other oily fish fails, especially served with
something robust like a sweet chilli marinade. Alternatively, take fish oil capsules (ideally
what we’ve learnt
a minimum of 300mg combined EPA and DHA daily) – or
1tsp daily of a citrus-flavoured cod liver oil.
Try disguisin Vegetarians can get the EPA element
g sa of omega 3 from flaxseeds or
lm flaxseed oil, rapeseed (canola)
o oil, walnuts and leafy
green vegetables.
ni
Gardening
n fi
Hot health topics & how they affect you
sh cak r pie
is a form of
exericse...
es o
There’s a helping
hand for weight loss …so you should stretch before and after-
wards just as you do at the gym. If you find
No supplement can take the place
that all the bending and kneeling makes your
of eating healthily and exercising,
joints ache more than usual, try looking at
particularly when it comes to dieting,
but there are some great nutrients out
Still not a fan of oily fish? Try your diet to see if there are any changes you
there which can give you a boost if
taking a fish oil capsule instead. can make to give your joints a healthy boost.
Something to
you’re trying to lose a few pounds. For A healthy diet should provide calcium to
smile
example CLA (Conjugated Linoleic keep the bones strong and omega 3 essen-
about
Acid) helps inhibit the transport tial fatty acids (found in oily fish) which are
of fat from the blood to fat cells. thought to reduce the inflammation process
Daily flossing can add an estimated 6.4 years to your And a pioneering human study and subsequent joint damage. Glucosamine
life, with research showing that people with inflamed found that a group of people taking and chondroitin also may help with
Peppermint’s stomach-settling
gums have a 23%-46% higher mortality rate. Gum CLA lost up to 20% of their Did you effect makes it a popular
discomfort, while helping to keep joints
inflammation allows bacteria from the mouth to enter body fat within three months! know? ingredient in those after-dinner
strong. A topical gel containing capsicum
the circulation which can trigger arterial disease increas- and oil of wintergreen can help soothe
mints that often turn up with your
ing the risk of coronary heart disease and stroke. and may also contain n-acetyl
bill after a meal out. Unfortunately, few
glucosamine. Natural anti-inflam-
Useful supplements: CoQ10 helps to reverse of these sweet treats contain much peppermint oil.
matories include ginger, bromelain,
receding gums when combined with proper dental You’re much better off missing out on the sugar
devil’s claw and MSM.
hygiene. Pycnogenol strengthens small blood and trying a peppermint oil supplement or even
vessels and can reduce gum bleeding. enjoying a soothing cup of peppermint tea.
2 Healthspan May 2012 May 2012 Healthspan 3

3. Joint health
which supplement is right for you?
Professor Adam Carey
spent 19 years in the
NHS. He now regularly
appears in the media,
specialising in nutrition
DID YOU KNOW?
For people with shellfish allergies, there is
Glucosamine Hydrochloride which is created
by fermenting corn - this is popular in the USA
and with vegans and it is also gluten-free (even
though it is made from corn).
for performance.
By Professor Adam Carey
The big three a more efficient pain-free range of
Glucosamine, chondroitin and MSM are probably movement. Bromelain is commonly
the most widely used supplements that may help to used with other plant extracted
As we get older, joint reduce joint pain and are often used in combination. enzymes that reduce inflammation
with increased therapeutic effects
health often becomes Glucosamine is an amino-sugar, which is one of the
main building blocks of cartilage. and without reported side effects.
more of a concern. This is Chondroitin also plays a structural
Herbal help
role in cartilage, providing
becoming more important resistance to the compression
Devil’s claw, or wood
spider, is a plant native to South
caused by joint movement.
with the Government MSM provides a rich source
Africa that has been taken as a
tea to manage inflammatory
now recommending that of sulphur molecules that
are required in the formation
disorders for many years and
is now recognised as an herbal
we increase our activity of connective tissues.
medication in the European
Using a product containing
levels. What can we do these building blocks does not
Pharmacopoeia.
A recent review reported
directly reduce inflammation, but
to protect our joints? appears to improve the structure of
a decrease in pain from either
osteoarthritis or the lower back Devil’s Claw is
the joint and surrounding tissues. By
in ten of 11 of the studies. traditional herbal
maintaining the joint, in some cases,
It is now well recognised that people who The main anti-inflammatory remedy known to
this improves the pain-free range of
engage in large amounts of high impact agent is thought to be the relieve painful joints.
movement in the affected area. The
activities, such as running, can actually chemical ‘harpagoside’,
tolerability of using these
shorten the life of their joints. With levels which helps to stop the
of obesity on the increase, more and more conversation of the fatty
of us are also suffering from joint damage acid, arachidonic acid,
and osteoarthritis. As a result, there is a “Bromelain is an extract into pro-inflammatory
greater demand for prescribed drugs despite from the pineapple plant...” messengers.
their risks and side effects. However, there Although often very
is a wide-range of nutritional supplements effective, devil’s claw, like
that may be taken as an alternative, or along all medications has some
supplements is good and no significant
with, traditional medication and as part of potential side effects. It has
adverse effects have been noted. This
a long-term insurance policy to look after a bitter taste and interferes with
means they can be used long term, which
our joints. some medications like Warfarin and
has been shown to increase the thickness
can aggravate conditions where there is an
of the articular surface of the joint, helping
excess of stomach acid.
the body repair and protect itself.
High impact activities can Best of British
actually shorten the life of
Tropical support Long valued for its high vitamin C content, the
Bromelain is an extract from the stem of
your joints... anti-inflammatory action of rose hip has often
the pineapple plant and contains numerous
been overlooked although studies show it may help
anti-inflammatory chemicals and has been
reduce the movement of inflammatory markers into
used all over the world for its action.
an inflamed site. The vitamin C content may also
Bromelain reduces the inflammatory response,
have an anti-inflammatory action. In combination,
alleviating pressure within the joint and allowing
8 Healthspan July 2012 July 2012 Healthspan 9

4. 3
digestion special
When your bowels work properly,
it’s easy to take them for granted.
How to keep your
We look at three suggestions of
what to do when they’re not
moving as they should…
joints as young
as you Ensure that your joints are healthy
enough to keep up with you.
of a okind n
C nstipatio
By Vivienne Coleman
O
ur joints put up with a great deal during flexible by stretching gently for a few minutes each
1.
our lives. Many of them are still adapting from day and ensuring that your posture is good. Think
the days when we walked on all fours. However about this when sitting and walking: it trains the
2.
there are ways to ensure we look after them and so muscles and ligaments into the ‘right’ position.
Vivienne
get the very best from them for as long as possible. Walking is always good. Make it brisk, swinging
Coleman
your arms to get that heart-rate up, and do it for
Make joint health a priority about 20 minutes a day. Swimming is a great way
is a qualified
3.
It’s amazing that we consider it par for the course osteopath with
to exercise the joints while keeping the weight off
to have our cars serviced twice a year and yet The Arthritic
“Chew on
them – ideal for those carrying a few more pounds
we expect our bodies to put up with everything Assocation.
than they should!
“Stress makes
some
we put them through without too much care
As with so many things, moderation is key.
The your hair turn
liquorice”
and attention.
One of the ways we can reduce the likelihood
Don’t over-exercise, since that will damage the
The GP
joints. If you were very sporty when young,
Nutritionist
of joint problems is by having a check-up with
gray” a qualified physical therapist every six months
you do run the risk of having osteoarthritis
problems later in life.
or so. For example, if you have ever been in an
The Old
Eat a healthy, balanced
accident or had a fall, you may be holding yourself Our joints put up
diet that is high in
Henrietta Norton: Dr Sarah Brewer: incorrectly to compensate. This can result in an
Wives’ Tale
Constipation has many causes but Constipation often relate imbalance in your body that would not show
antioxidants (fruit and with a great deal
s to poor veg) and omega 3 (oily
the most common is hardened stools. fibre intake, poor fluid up in an X-ray.
intake and fish). Limit your intake of
Natural foods stay soft in the digestive lack of exercise. A whole Finding a good physical therapist can protect
food diet cdotal red meat as there are now preliminary studies
tract because they contain fibre that can help, as whole grain
cereals, This is now more than ane your joints from long-term damage. Choosing
showing that there is a link with arthritis. Get out
day’;
absorbs water and expands. Fresh fruit salads, nuts, seeds, fru
it and evidence from ‘back in the the right therapist is particularly important if
in the fresh air and sunlight, since this increases
that
and vegetables naturally contain a lot of vegetables supply fibre.
Prunes science has since learned you already have joint problems, such as arthritis,
your vitamin D. levels.
l laxative.
water whereas dried fruits such as prunes are especially helpful wh
en soaked liquorice is indeed a natura so look for a qualified osteopath or sports
Above all, enjoy your life. Find as many reasons
ion
and figs contain concentrated amounts of in water or cold tea ove
rnight and It stimulates peristaltic act physiotherapist or a McTimoney practitioner.
to laugh as possible for there is now some evidence
fibre. Whole grains such as brown rice eaten for breakfast. Se in much the same manner as that laughter will improve your health.
rve with ich Daily care
and oats will provide soft, moist bulk for natural bio yoghurt as
probiotics prescription laxatives wh On a day-to-day basis,
the digestive system. Foods such as help to improve digestion encourage the easy passage of
. Some tract by practise yoga, Pilates
meats, cheese, refined grains and probiotic bacteria have
been shown food through the digestive or t’ai chi. Keep
wheat can all create a clogging effect to improve bowel transi creating muscu lar contractions.
t time and
in the digestive tract so eat these in reduce bloating when tak
en twice
moderation if you are prone to a day. Natural bulking age
nts (e.g.
constipation. A combination of particular psyllium husks) can als
o help but
fibres, such as psyllium husks and oat must be taken with ple
nty of water.
fibre, act as sponges clinging to and Laxatives such as lactul
ose (which
removing the hardened debris. Vitamin C draws fluid into the bowe
ls) or
and prebiotics can create softness senna (which stimulates
bowel
within the stools. Eating plenty of fruit, contraction) may be sug
gested for
vegetables and whole grains, chewing short term use but it is
important
well, as well as drinking plenty of not to become reliant on
them.
water during the day are essential Always tell your docto
r about any
in maintaining healthy bowel movements. persistent change in bo
wel habit.
8 Healthspan November 2011 November 2011 Healthspan 9

5. BEAUT Y
Hair, nails and skin are often the first parts of - the closest thing we currently have to an
SUPPLEMENTS THAT CAN
your body to show signs of nutritional elixir of life that slows the ageing process.
ENHANCE YOUR NATURAL
deficiency. The rate at which new skin and hair Antioxidants help to neutralise the free
BEAUTY
cells are produced is second only to the speed radical damage that triggers age spots, loss
at which you make new blood cells in your bone of skin elasticity, wrinkles and thinning hair. Multivitaimins: A multivitamin and
marrow. Skin and hair follicles therefore need a Researchers have found that they can reduce mineral acts as a nutritional safety net
constant supply of nutrients for optimum health. skin roughness and improve skin tone, clarity that helps safeguard against common
As well as nutrients, delicate dividing cells and radiance while reducing fine wrinkles and deficiencies such as B vitamins, iron
need protection in the form of antioxidants overall aged appearance. and zinc, which can affect skin quality.
Alternatively, choose a supplement
Some of the best beauty foods are: especially formulated for hair, skin
and nail health.
Avocado: which supplies antioxidant vitamins C, E and carotenoids, as well as moisturising
OptiFive: Provides a blend of
mono-unsaturated fat which promotes plump, youthful skin.
antioxidants from six vegetables and
Beetroot: as it contains antioxidants that increase the ability of skin cells to absorb revitalising seven fruits – ideal for those who don’t
oxygen. Also a good source of silicon which strengthens hair and nails. get their five servings per day.
Berries: which are excellent sources of vitamin C and bioflavonoids that improve collagen Co-enzyme Q10: Vital for oxygen
formation and help keep skin supple. uptake in cells, levels start to decrease
over the age of 20 years. Lack of CoQ10
Brazil nuts: which are the richest dietary source of antioxidant selenium. As well as protecting the
means that cells do not receive all the
skin from sun-ageing and reducing the formation of age spots, selenium is important for hair and nails.
energy they need and are more likely
Carrots: the carotenoids of which are concentrated in the skin for an antioxidant boost. to age.
Excess turns skin orange but this fades and is considered harmless. Carrots are also a good source
Eat
Omega 3: Moisturises and improves
of silicon which strengthens skin, hair and nails.
circulation and also has anti-inflammatory
Fish: are an excellent source of omega 3 fatty acids which reduce skin dryness, improve elasticity, actions, that all help to keep skin healthy.
strengthen nails and add a glossy sheen to hair.
Vitamin C: Essential for collagen
Garlic and onions: provide sulphur compounds that reduce free radicals and are secreted onto
yourself beautiful
formation and healthy skin, hair and nails.
the skin via sweat glands. (Chew parsley to mask the less-than-beautiful odour, or take enteric-coated
Selenium: This powerful antioxidant
supplements)
can reduce the number of skin cells that
Grapes: contain at least 20 different antioxidants that strengthen skin capillaries and help to die following exposure to ultraviolet light
reduce skin sagging. Select red and black grapes for the greatest protection. by up to 90%.
Macadamia nuts: which are a richer source of moisturising mono-unsaturated fats than olive oil Lycopene: This tomato carotenoid also
and a good source of vitamin E and protein. protects your skin from the ageing effects
by Dr Sarah Brewer
Soy beans: as their isoflavones provide a mild oestrogen boost for menopausal skin, maintaining of UV light.
suppleness to combat dryness and wrinkles. Available as beans, tofu, miso, tempeh, soy milk and
Throughout the ages, women have sought a variety MSM: An organic form of sulphur needed
supplements. for healthy collagen formation. It helps to
of ways to accentuate their beauty and retain it into Tea: especially green and white teas – are so full of anti-ageing flavonoid antioxidants that extracts keep skin youthful by reducing abnormal
old age. Cleopatra bathed in Dead Sea mineral mud are now being added to cosmetics to improve skin youthfulness. cross linkages that contribute to wrinkles.
Also helps to maintain healthy hair
and asses’ milk, while the fashionista in Ancient Rome and nails.
used lead salts to whiten their complexion. But beauty Red vine leaf: Contains antioxidants
GETTING THE BEST FROM YOUR BEAUTY FOODS
is more than just skin-deep: good nutrition is one of that strengthen small blood vessels
• Buy products that are as fresh as possible and use within a day – don’t store for too long or their (circulation) in the skin so fluid can’t leak
the biggest-kept beauty secrets for staving off wrinkles nutrient content decreases. • Organic fruit and vegetables tend to provide more concentrated into the tissues so easily. Helps to reduce
and maintaining youthfulness. nutrients. • Eat at least two servings of fresh fruit per day . • Eat at least three servings of raw or swelling and heaviness associated with
lightly steamed vegetables per day (not counting potatoes). • Eat a large salad per day, including varicose veins.
as wide a variety of raw plants as possible, e.g. fennel, chicory, mixed baby lettuce leaves, Evening primrose oil: Provides
watercress, spinach, grated carrot, peas, tomato, cucumber, sweetcorn, grated beetroot, grated GLA (gammalinolenic acid), an essential
broccoli, nuts, seeds etc. • Aim for colour on your plate – mix dark green, orange, yellow and red fatty acid that moisturises skin, reducing
vegetables as much as possible. • Eat vegetables or fruits raw or only lightly steamed (where dryness and itching. Also strengthens
appropriate) to maximise their antioxidant content. • Use the water from steaming vegetables for nails and improves hair glossiness – you
making soups and gravies. • Try making liquidised soups from raw vegetables and just warming will start to notice an improvement within
through before serving (e.g. gazpacho). three months. n
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6. vitality special
The evidence for
antioxidants
Antioxidants can seem a confusing topic. Here,
Professor Carey takes an in-depth look at how
they work and why they are good for us...
By Professor Adam Carey
T
he price that we pay for life is are broken down to be used by the drop as we age. In addition,
that our bodies slowly die. This body for energy, growth and repair. environmental factors can increase
isn’t some deep philosophical But oxidation also leads to oxidation, so speeding ageing.
reflection but a simple biological degeneration and ageing. During Fortunately many foods contain
fact – the very processes that keep oxidation, positively and negatively antioxidants and it is easy to take in
Professor Adam us alive also generate toxic charged particles are formed, more simply by improving our diet.
Carey spent 19 chemicals that can damage and known as ‘free radicals’. Within
cells, free radicals break down other
The ACE vitamins...
years in the NHS, eventually destroy the body’s cells.
Perhaps the best known
specialising in One of the most important of chemicals such as fats and proteins.
antioxidants are vitamins and
nutrition. these processes is a chemical
reaction involving oxygen called
Repairing the damage... minerals, in particular vitamin A,
This damage doesn’t go unchecked. C, and E. A group of chemicals
oxidation. This is common
Chemicals which have an called carotenoids – found in red,
throughout nature, causing iron
antioxidant effect, prevent orange and yellow vegetables and
to rust, for example, or butter to
oxidation or ‘mop up’ free radicals. fruit - are especially important.
go rancid. In humans, oxidation
Although the body produces its Flavonoids are another important
is an essential part of normal
own supply of antioxidants, levels group of antioxidants. Red wine is
metabolism, whereby nutrients
March 2011 Healthspan 27

7. Dr Sarah Brewer MEMORY
IQ data in
a time capsule
The discovery of lost IQ data from school children in the 1930s and 1940s has provided a
unique insight into the relationship between lifestyle, ageing and cognitive decline. This
research is especially significant as it offers a way of comparing the early mental ability of
some of the original participants with their cognitive function today, more than sixty years on.
The differences in performance across the in beautiful copperplate handwriting, lay The Scottish Mental Survey tested every 11-
ages confirm that, as suspected, some of mouldering in a basement, wrapped in brown year-old in Scotland, obtaining data on 89,498
the age-related inability to think straight is paper and tied with string, until rediscovered children in 1932 and 70,805 children in 1947.
self-inflicted. Some researchers even believe by Lawrence Whalley, Professor of Mental The motivation at the time was a concern that
that following a healthy diet and lifestyle Health, University of Aberdeen; he was acting the IQ of the nation was declining.
may prevent half of all cases of dementia. on a tip from Ian Deary, Professor of This extraordinary data now provides a way
The original IQ data was collected by the Differential Psychology at the University of studying the effects of aging on thought
Scottish Council for Research in Education of Edinburgh, who found a lucky reference processes and understanding – something
in both 1932 and 1947. The ledgers, recorded to the forgotten study in an obscure book. psychologists refer to as cognitive ability.
t
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10. let the sunshine in skin exposure special
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We all know that UV rays are damaging to the health of our exposure, imbalanced nutrition and smoking ingredients such as biomimetic tetrapeptide
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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
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experts to share their words of wisdom about how best defence system. Lycopene is a carotenoid radical damage.
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When the weather is cool or dull, the whatever the weather. For backup,
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11. this Christmas let skin sparkle
4 steps to thoroughly
cleansed skin
In order for your skin to sparkle this Christmas you must first cleanse and tone to remove all the debris that
your skin may have picked up during the day. Here are four steps on how to achieve thoroughly cleansed skin.
1 Splash your face with warm water.
This will help to open pores.
3 Remove the cleanser with warm water,
a muslin cloth or cotton wool pads,
2 Place a small amount of cleanser onto
your finger tips and massage gently into
your face and neck in circular motions. Do
making sure all traces have been
removed. Splash your face with cold
water. This will help to close your pores.
this for around one minute.
4
Use a toner. This will help to restore
replenish facial wash your skin’s normal pH level as well
This luxuriously creamy foaming facial wash as refreshing the skin and help skin
contains nourishing borage oil, one of nature’s to maintain elasticity.
richest known sources of the essential fatty acid
GLA and natural moisturising oils. It helps skin to protect gentle toner
retain moisture, therefore reducing the prominence
of fine lines which appear due to a lack of moisture. A gentle facial tonic with a specially formulated
blend of active ingredients to help tone, refresh
£6.45 75ml tube and remove the last traces of make-up. It helps to
A sensitive
ensure skin is not stripped of its moisture balance
protect soothing cream cleanser and pro-vitamin B5 helps maintain skin elasticity.
This mild tonic is especially gentle on irritable skin.
A fragrance-free calming cream cleanser to remove
dirt and make-up gently and thoroughly without £4.45 200ml bottle
causing irritation or drying the skin. Leaves skin
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There are many different factors
that women take into account
when choosing a skincare product.
This could, for example be the
price, what the benefits are or
what age range it is aimed at.
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or women with sensitive skin, the the difference between an irritant and an an itch, is characteristic of an irritant effect.
most important factor would be allergic reaction, so that you know what to This clears up rapidly after ceasing to use
finding a product which suits their look out for once you have conducted a the product that is causing the problem.
skin. This is a widespread issue, patch test.
Allergic reactions are more excessive
with 53% of women believing that they have
‘Irritant reactions are the most common reactions by our bodies to substances in
sensitive skin.
adverse reaction and should not be confused our environment that are harmless to the
If you apply a skin product and you feel with allergic reactions. An irritant type of majority. A person who is allergic to a
that you have had a reaction, there is no reaction occurs rapidly following the use of substance may be sensitised to it for the
initial cause for alarm. The CTPA (Cosmetic, a product and does not involve the immune rest of their life yet most people would never
Toiletry and Perfumery Association) explain system. Redness of the skin, sometimes with become allergic to that same substance.’
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