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  • ‘The Great Christmas Stuffing!’ from the British Dietetic Association (BDA) The average person in the UK will consume around 6,000 calories (kcals) on Christmas day alone (versus the guideline daily amount of 2,000 kcals for women and 2,500 kcals for men)!  In addition to this, over the festive period, which seems to kick off earlier…

  • AlunaGeorge singer, Aluna Francis, was a reflexologist before launching her music career.

    AlunaGeorge singer, Aluna Francis, was a reflexologist before launching her music career.

  • Award-winner Labrinth experiences mineral foundation British singer and rapper Labrinth, who recently won the 2012 MOBO award for Best Song, is apparently no stranger to natural beauty applications. Skin Society Monaco treated the rising star of urban music to a sheer application of jane iredale® mineral foundation during this year’s Formula One Grand Prix celebrations.…

  • Entries now open for College of Medicine 2013’s Michael Pittilo Student Essay Award The College of Medicine has today announced details about its 2013 Michael Pittilo Essay Award, which is open to all UK students studying a healthcare subject at undergraduate level or above, including medicine, midwifery, nursing and voluntary* or statutory regulated CAM therapies,…

  • Top five foods for cold-weather workouts, from Discovery Fit & Health: 1. Gels2. Bananas3. Whole wheat bread4. Honey5. Oatmeal The key is to find the fuels that burn quickly and easily but continue to provide energy for extended efforts. That energy can come from fats, protein or carbohydrates. About half of the energy used while…

  • Blogging opportunity with Zest magazine If you enjoy trying new products and would like to experience the world of blogging, Zest is offering 15 lucky readers the chance to blog about Origins Plantscription™. Bloggers simply need to try the products and post regularly for a month, mentioning the products supplied. More info Image: iStockphoto

  • Jeremy Hunt talks about NHS reforms and his priorities as Health Secretary At the recent NHS Alliance 2012 Conference – The Road to Integration, Secretary of State for Health, Jeremy Hunt, talked to delegates about his views on the NHS reforms, and his four main priorities: improving dementia care; improving survival rates for killer diseases; investing…

  • The Base Formula blog gives some handy hints for fighting off coughs and colds with natural remedies. As the old saying goes, ‘prevention is better than cure’, so strengthen your immunity first, and then act quickly if you do feel you’re coming down with something. Full blog post Image: iStockphoto

  • An article by Professor George Lewith in today’s Guardian newspaper, refers to the publication of a report by CAMbrella, an EU-funded project looking at the provision and use of CAM in Europe. It calls on the need for more research into the use of complementary medicine. “CAMbrella suggests we should focus research on the most prevalent…

  • A recent poll of more than 2,000 Britons shows that many patients do not have the confidence to challenge the medical advice of GPs and consultants. Following these results, the Patients Association has partnered with Bupa to provide guidelines for patients who feel that they are not satisfied and want their concerns to be addressed.…

  • Startups looks at the four golden rules to naming your new business. From choosing a name that successfully represents your services, to checking Companies House and available domain names. What’s in a name? When it comes to your business, everything. Once it just went on a letterhead, business card and on a name plaque outside…

  • Healthy magazine looks at what elements of lifestyle play a significant role in premature ageing. From nutrition to air con, find out how to roll back the years. More info Image: iStockphoto