Improve your upper body strength with this Swiss ball workout. WH&F Head Trainer Nikki Fogden-Moore demonstrates.
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Tuesday, July 28, 2015
Monday, July 20, 2015
10 mood-boosting foods
Want to boost your mood and energy? The nutrients in these foods will make you feel a million bucks.
Tomatoes:
High in lycopene, an antioxidant necessary for optimum mental functioning and resilience.
Oats:
Traditionally used to soothe nervous exhaustion and fatigue and jam-packed full of nutrients, oats also help reduce cholesterol, improving blood circulation to the brain.
Spinach:
Containing folic acid, it helps to protect the brain. Low levels of folic acid can impair concentration.
Ginger:
Stimulates circulation and, according to traditional Chinese medicine, keeps the good chi flowing.
Avocado:
Rich in potassium, provides the body with stamina. A deficiency of which may cause fatigue and 3-oclock-itis.
Eggs:
A convenient and versatile protein source during those lazy winter evenings. Omelette…nom.
Cashews:
High in iron for strength, cashews also contain some tryptophan and the other healthy brain fat, omega-9.
Beans:
The vegetarian protein of choice, crammed full of nutrients, fibre and complex carbs.
Parsley:
Lauded for its flavour, it’s packed with B vitamins that promote better memory and mental alertness.
Dark chocolate:
Contains magnesium, tryptophan and anandamide, a chemical that is produced by our brains when we are happy and increases motivation. Hallelujah!
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Friday, July 17, 2015
Should you exfoliate dry skin?
Should you scrub your skin even when it's dry? We ask the beauty experts.
Heck, yes. The drying effects of winter weather can also cause a build-up of dead skin, resulting in flaking or roughly textured skin. Gross.
According to skin expert James Vivian.
“After a single exfoliation, your skin will not only feel smoother, brighter and healthier, but you will also create the optimum surface for absorbing all your prescribed serums and hydrators, thus making them more effective.”
Vivian loves: Aspect Cellablation ($59.40) for your face; and PCA Skin Body Therapy (from $56) for the body.
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