Health Advice

Water is vital for man bodily functions and an adequate daily intake is essential for good health. How much you need to drink varies a lot between individuals. The Minimum requirement is usually about 1.5 litres but if you are active and the weather is hot you will need much more to replace the extra lost in sweat. Not all water has to come from drinks - food, particularly those with a high water content such as some fruits and vegetables make a significant contribution. A small way to check your hydration levels is to check your urine - this will show if your are drinking enough water - it should be a pale straw colour. If you feel thirsty then this is a sign that you may already be dehydrated and should drink at least 250mls straight away.

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Luckily whether it’s grey hair, lack of volume or loss of shine that’s giving you endless bad hair days its pretty easy to put right. Going grey isn’t exclusive to women over 50 - all women at any stage of life can get anything from the odd scattering to a full head of grey. Hair itself tends to get duller as we age so switching to a shine - enhancing shampoo packed with moisturisers ingredients to smooth strands. To get some body into your hair use a volumising shampoo - also when blow-drying tip your head upside down to lift the hair at the roots and create even more volume. It’s a old trick but definitely works.
To combat seriously dry hair you need to choose a product range designed for older women containing intensive hydrators that will help restore moisture. Once a week deep conditioning treatment will help your locks appear shinier and smoother than ever.

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Facial skin is thinner and more delicate than elsewhere making it prone to signs of ageing such as fine lines and wrinkles. That’s why choosing the right skin care products for your skin is so important. Having a good moisturiser with SPF is a must have and as part of your daily skin care regime it should be applied to your neck area too.

Another tip for when buying skin care products is to see if the product comes in the form of a serum - serums penetrate the skin more effectively than a cream due to its smaller molecule size and can be applied twice a day under your cream to seal it in. Experts recommend that you should cleanse, tone and moisturise at least twice a day to give your skin the maximum hydration, protection and nutrients from your skin care product and to help counteract the damage which then in turn help protect and fight the signs of ageing by reducing wrinkles and fine lines.

Having a range of good quality Skin Care Products that contain the key ingredients to help boost the condition of your skin and protect it against environmental and ageing damages is essential.

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How much sleep we have has a real impact on our lives. The amount needed varies from person to person but according to a recent poll more than two-thirds of us in the UK don’t get the recommended seven to eight hours with one third of us getting less than six hours.

Researchers at the University of Warwick have found that having seven hours sleep a night can actually reduce your risk of developing health problems - having less than five hours can double your risk of heart disease. Sleep is important for our daily recovery both mentally and physically - insufficient sleep is a risk factor in weight gain, high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes.

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Dietary fibre comprises several compounds including pectin, hemicelluloses, lignin and gums all of which are found in plant cell walls. We need both soluble and insoluble Fibre to stay healthy and should aim for 24g of fibre per day. Soluble fibre can be found in oats and oat bran, beans, pluses and some fruit and veg. it also helps lower cholesterol and slow the absorption of sugar into the blood stream. Insoluble fibre found in wholegrain cereals, fruit and pulses helps prevent constipation and haemorrhoids related diseases. All fruit and veg contain both types of fibre but dried fruit (especially prunes), bananas and cabbage are all excellent sources of fibre.

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Experts at the Common Cold Research Centre at the University of Cardiff claim that the average adult can expect to catch between two and five colds a year while pre-school children can catch up to eight colds annually. As we grow older we become less susceptible to colds because we generate virus-fighting antibodies. While there is no evidence to support the idea that vitamin C can prevent colds, both it and zinc are vital for a healthy immune system which is the first defence against colds. Fruit and vegetables are rich in vitamin C but if you can’t manage five portions daily then it might be worth taking a supplement. However recent studies have shown that high levels of zinc can actually suppress the immune system so ensure that your supplement provides no more than 100 per cent of the Recommended Daily Amount.

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No matter what your age you can still be prone to spots. A poor diet that’s heavy on chocolate and fry ups is often blamed for spots there’s no scientific evidence to suggest it actually causes them. However since poor nutrition affects the body’s immune system and increases the possibility of infections (including skin problems) it makes sense to eat well. Eating five portions of fruit and veg a day to give yourself plenty of vitamin C which is good for healing. Pimples are often related to a hormonal imbalance. If your skin doesn’t improve after you’ve changed your diet visit your GP as you may need medication to balance your hormones.

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