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Healthy Choices

Bell peppers – contains lots of Vitamin A for healthy glowing skin Green tea – contains many antioxidants Prunes – aids your digestion with this boost of fibre Lemon juice – finger and toe nails, remove stains and rejuvenate nail growth Strawberries – contain antioxidants and healthy ageing agents Cinnamon – this thermogenic acts as […]

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Arthritis and Physical Activity

Studies suggest that individuals with arthritis may experience short-term increases in pain on beginning exercise; however, continued exercise has been shown to be effective in reducing long-term symptoms of pain and discomfort. Low impact physical activity such as walking, swimming and cycling help to reduce the stress exerted through joints whilst enabling joint-friendly physical activity!

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5 reasons to swap your coffees and your fizzy drinks for this quick and healthy snack!

Cucumber! 1. Energy boost – packed with vitamin B 2. Hydrate and replenish – 95 percent water, hydrates the body and removes toxins. Cucumber skin is also rich in Vitamin C, containing up to 10% of your daily intake! 3. Skin and hair – used to resolve skin irritations and sunburn with it’s anti-inflammatory properties! Contains

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Cucumber anyone?!

Lowers risk of cancer, diabetes, cholesterol and blood pressure problems! Cucumbers contain lariciresinol, pinoresinol, and secoisolariciresinol, all of which have been shown to reduced the risk of several cancer types, including breast, ovarian, uterine and prostate cancer. Cucumber juice contains a hormone which is needed by the cells of the pancreas for producing insulin, making

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What is Compartment Syndrome?

Muscles, blood vessels and nerves are surrounded by layers of tissue called fascia; this helps to encompass particular muscle groups, creating ‘compartments’. Compartment syndrome may occur when the pressure within a muscle group increases e.g. swelling, affecting the function of muscles and tissues. Acute CS Medical emergency caused by severe injury Can result in permanent

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What is Arthritis?

Arthritis is an autoimmune condition resulting in inflammation within a joint. This can damage the joint as well as the tendons and ligaments surrounding the joint. It causes swelling, pain, stiffness and reduced range of movement. There are different types of arthritis: Inflammatory Degenerative Infectious Metabolic Other symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis also include: Tiredness Depression

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