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Welcome to the May issue of Your Healthy Living magazine,
featuring Dr Sara Kayat as our cover star and celeb interviewee.
As we head towards spring and summer, many of us are struggling
with seasonal allergies. In this issue, we look at some efective
strategies to manage and alleviate the symptoms of hay fever,
ensuring you can enjoy the warmer weather without the discomfort. We also turn our
focus towards joint health on page 20. Our feature includes insights into foods and
supplements that will help to keep your joints strong and pain-free. Elsewhere this issue
we tackle the topic of stress, which has become an unavoidable part of daily life for many.
On page 14 we provide practical tips and techniques to help you navigate life’s stresses
more efectively.
Our retailer interview this month is with Emmy Atkins from the Good & Green Health
Food Store in East Grinstead and Tunbridge Wells. I always enjoy our retailer interviews
and I’m on the lookout for stores to feature in future issues, so do get in touch if you’d like
to suggest your local health shop.
Wishing you good health,
YOUR HEALTH
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Health News:
All the latest news and research
from the world of natural health
and wellbeing
12 Celebrity Health:
Dr Sara Kayat takes a look at some
of the key milestones in the life of
babies, and ofers some tips for
new parents
14 Your Mind:
Natural ways to combat stress
and anxiety
18 Your Look:
Expert tips for caring for
ageing skin, the natural way
20 Your Nutrition:
How to eat your way to better
joint health
24 Your Health:
Natural remedies to combat
hay fever
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28 Your Food:
Nourishing plant-based recipes
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YOUR EXPERTS
10 Q&A:
Our experts answer your questions
on health improvements, bloating
and natural ways to boost focus
and concentration
26 Your In-Store Expert:
We catch up with Emmy Atkins,
the area manager for the Good &
Green Health Food Store
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Researchers from the University of Oxford
have discovered that diabetes, trafc-related air
pollution and alcohol intake are the most harmful
out of 15 modifiable risk factors for dementia.
The researchers had previously identified regions
of the brain that are particularly vulnerable to
ageing, schizophrenia and Alzheimer’s disease.
In this new study, they investigated the genetic
and modifiable influences on these particular
brain regions by looking at the brain scans of
40,000 participants aged over 45.
The researchers examined 161 risk factors
for dementia, and ranked their impact on this
vulnerable brain network, over and above the
natural efects of age. They classified these risk
factors into 15 broad categories: blood pressure,
cholesterol, diabetes, weight, alcohol consumption,
smoking, depressive mood, inflammation,
pollution, hearing, sleep, socialisation, diet,
physical activity and education.
Prof Gwenaëlle Douaud, who led the study, said:
‘We know that a constellation of brain regions
degenerates earlier in ageing, and in this new
study we have shown that these specific parts
of the brain are most vulnerable to diabetes,
trafc-related air pollution – increasingly a
major player in dementia – and alcohol, of all
the common risk factors for dementia.”
This research sheds light on some of the
most critical risk factors for dementia, and
provides novel information that can contribute
to prevention and future strategies for targeted
intervention. The findings were published in
Nature Communications.
Risk factors for ageing
in the brain revealed
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of working Brits admit to
having experienced burnout
and stress in the workplace.
Source: Indeed Flex
92%
A new study has revealed that
children and young people
who are overweight or obese
are at a significantly higher risk
of iron deficiency.
Researchers from the School of
Food Science and Nutrition at
the University of Leeds examined
thousands of medical studies from
44 countries involving people
under the age of 25 where levels
of iron and other vitamins and
minerals had been recorded
alongside weight.
They found that iron deficiency was
associated with both underweight
and overweight children and
adolescents. By contrast, zinc
and vitamin A deficiencies were
only observed in children who
were undernourished, leading
researchers to conclude that iron
deficiency in overweight children
is probably due to inflammation
disrupting the mechanisms that
regulate iron absorption. The
results were published the journal
BMJ Global Health.
Iron deficiency
noted in overweight
youngsters
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DOMINIQUE LUDWIG ANSWERS: “The problem isn’t
the person; it’s the food! Most lunches are low in protein, low in
fibre and high in refined carbohydrates and sugars. This means
that these foods pass quickly into our bloodstream, giving us a
quick-fix energy spike, but can leave us feeling tired, lacking in
concentration and even irritable or anxious a couple of hours
later. The drop in glucose also makes us feel hungry again so we are likely
to crave sugar and snacks.
The sleepiness is often triggered by a drop in blood sugars. By focusing on
the PFFs (that’s the protein, fibre and fats) at lunchtime a diferent picture
emerges. Eat protein (around a quarter of your plate), fibre (around half a
plate of vegetables), with healthy fats (such as olive oil or half an avocado)
with no more than a quarter of a plate of wholefood carbs (such as quinoa,
sourdough or lentils). The energy from the meal is delivered more slowly
throughout the afternoon, meaning that the energy crash and cravings are
a thing of the past.
The same foods can leave people feeling heavy or bloated. The main culprits
are ultra-processed foods, sandwiches, baguettes or ready meals. This is
more about how a person’s unique microbiome processes the meal. Some
carbohydrates in food can ferment in our digestive tract leading to the
corresponding bloating and discomfort. Eating foods in their natural state,
following the PFF rules, can work wonders for bloating too!”
n Dominique Ludwig is an accomplished nutritionist MSc.,
and nutritional therapist who is also BANT, CNHC and
AFMCP accredited. She specialises in her signature Renew
Reset Recharge® programme; female and digestive health and
weight management.
BEN GREENFIELD ANSWERS: “Think of your body as a battery: we are all electrical beings. Each cell in your body
operates with a very precisely controlled electrochemical gradient – a negative charge inside the cell membrane with a
positive charge outside. To optimise health, we must keep our batteries ‘charged’ and keep them from being ‘drained’.
Drainage of our body’s battery occurs for two reasons. Firstly, when we are constantly exposed to the electromagnetic, modern soup
that we all live in, whereby we are bombarded by EMFs, Wi-Fi, smart appliances, bright overhead lighting and a host of other non-
ancestral environmental variables. Secondly, when we damage our cell membranes with a high intake of inflammatory compounds
such as seed oils and ultra-processed foods.
So, how can we charge our battery? Here are some tips: contact with the surface of the planet, like walking barefoot on the beach;
sunlight and red light therapy; heat, like a sauna practice; cold, like cold plunges, cold soaks and cold showers; and proper intake of good,
clean, pure water with electrolytes and minerals.
Finally, as far as those cell membranes are concerned, choose good healthy fats like butter, ghee, extra-virgin olive oil, avocado oil and clean
seafood, while avoiding packaged foods with a laundry list of preservatives, added oils, added sugars, and other unnatural ingredients.”
n Ben Greenfield is a biohacker and speaker at the Health Optimisation Summit in London on 15 and 16 June.
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You asked: “I always feel bloated and
sleepy after I’ve had my lunch. Do you
have any suggestions for how I can
avoid this and feel more productive
and energetic in the afternoon?”
LARA HUGHES ANSWERS: “The B vitamin family is
particularly crucial as B vitamins work synergistically
together to support brain health and energy levels.
Magnesium plays a role in over 300 biochemical reactions
in the body, including impacting nervous system function,
sleep, metabolism, cognition, energy and many more crucial
areas. Antioxidants like vitamin C combat free radicals and reduce oxidative
stress that could otherwise impair brain performance. They also support the
body in times of stress.
Additional compounds linked to cognitive function improvements include:
• L-Carnitine, which assists in energy production from fats, and may
enhance mental clarity.
• Phosphatidylserine, a compound that protects brain cells and facilitates
message transmission between them (brain communication).
• Bacopa Monnieri, a herb utilised in nootropic supplements for its potential
to boost cognition and memory functions, and even studied for its
potential benefit with regard to Alzheimer’s Disease!
• L-Theanine, an amino acid naturally found in green tea, known for its
ability to enhance focus and attention whilst promoting a feeling of calm.
• Vitamin D, namely D3, often obtained from exposure to sunlight, supports
overall brain health and is essential for proper brain function, including
mood and cognition.
Incorporating these nutrients can contribute significantly to improved
mental focus and overall brain health, and are best utilised as part of a wider
nutritional and lifestyle shift.”
n Lara Hughes is a nutritionist, nutritional neuroscientist, clinical
nutritionist, naturopathic therapist and co-founder of Divergence
Supplements. Visit www.divergencesupplements.com
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