Indholdsfortegnelse for November 2022 i Top Sante

DAYDREAM BELIEVER In a world of constant social media bombardment, it’s increasingly rare to take a moment to allow your mind to wander. However, getting lost in your thoughts can help improve creativity, problem solving and self-worth, according to new research. Psychologists asked 259 participants to indulge in directionless contemplation. They found people reported increased wellbeing and creativity following this activity. Participants also found it enjoyable. Seems like daydreaming isn’t such a waste of time after all! HOUSEWORK STAVES OFF DEMENTIA One more reason to give the house a good clean! Turns out physical and mental activities, including chores, exercise and social visits, can all help to lower your risk of dementia, according to research from the American Academy of Neurology. The study looked at more than 500,000 people in…

Vitl menopause (£24.95, vitl.com). Protect your whole body with four capsules a day, containing: a probiotic for gut health, krill omega-3 for a healthy brain and heart, magnesium with added calcium to maximise absorption, plus a multivitamin to support your overall health. Together Health Menopause Whole Food Multi Vit & Mineral Supplement (£18.99, togetherhealth.co.uk). You’ll find 22 highly absorbed wholefood vitamins and minerals in this super supp, including vitamins D3, B1, B6, B12 and biotin, plus ashwagandha and sage, to keep bones healthy, regulate hormonal activity, protect from oxidative stress and more. Revive Active Meno Active (£49.95, reviveactive.com). This blend of 31 active ingredients supports hormones, brain function, nervous system and energy. Split into a combination of capsules and sachets for best bioavailability, it contains ashwagandha, sage and soya isoflavone, vitamin B6,…

REVITALISE DRY TRESSES Transform damaged hair with Coco & Eve Sweet Repair Hair Mask (£30.90, uk.cocoandeve.com). It’s infused with biomimetic ceramides to reinforce and smooth hair fibres. The vegan keratin complex – a plant-based chain of amino acids that replicate keratin – gives your tresses greater strength and elasticity for locks that look full and glossy. Scrumptious botanicals – banana, avocado and guava – are also in the mix and loaded with minerals and antioxidants. 45% …the percentage of British consumers who use at least one organic beauty product.* CREATE A ROSY GLOW Warm up your complexion this autumn with Monika Blunder Beauty Liquid Flush Cheek Tint (from £25, cultbeauty.co.uk). The cream blush is a hybrid skincare and make-up duo, thanks to its nourishing, botanical ingredients, which include safflower oil loaded…

EYE EXPERT Dr Maryam Zamani is a oculoplastic surgeon and facial aesthetics doctor. Find her at drmaryamzamani.com. Q I’m concerned about the impact of blue light on my eyes. What symptoms might it cause? A Due to the amount of time people are spending on digital devices, there’s a significant increase in blue light exposure – more than it was years ago. Blue light is also called high-energy visible light (HEV light) and potentially causes skin damage by inducing oxidative stress. HEV light can also disrupt the circadian rhythm and, therefore, the level of melatonin, making it more difficult to fall asleep. The more time you spend on the screen, the more strained and fatigued your eyes become, increasing squinting and frowning, both of which contribute to fine lines around the…

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Doctor Seaweed Weed & Wonderful Pure Seaweed Supplement (£12.95, doctorseaweed.com). I can’t resist a new supplement, and this new one from Doctor Seaweed is a natural plant-based source of iodine to support thyroid health and brain function as well as energy metabolism and healthy skin – j’adore! New Balance Fresh Foam X 860v12 Running Shoe (£140, newbalance.co.uk). The 860v12 is designed for durable support and comfort if, like me, you over-pronate when running. A Fresh Foam midsole gives soft cushioning, while a dual-density medial post and strategic embroidery in the upper create reliable support. BAM Bliss Luxe Drawstring Yoga Top (from £44, bambooclothing.co.uk). I’ve long been a fan of bamboo clothing for its supersoft feel, and this luxe rib jersey is blended with recycled cotton to reduce its carbon footprint even further.…

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LORRAINE KELLY The presenter of Lorraine on ITV, ambassador for WW, as well as our August 2022 cover star encourages women to seek help from their GPs and not take no for an answer. Menopause is absolutely a natural part of your life, which is why we should talk about it. I don’t know why anyone would feel strange about it? But that doesn’t mean to say you have to put up with symptoms that are making you miserable. Whether it’s brain fog or hot flushes, there’s help out there. I think sometimes as women we think we’ve got to soldier on if the symptoms aren’t massively affecting our lives. But for a lot of women it’s awful, and it’s affecting them mentally, as well. An awful lot of women…

WHILE WE LOVE TO celebrate midlife and the benefits of years of accumulated wisdom, we also know modern life can sometimes lead to premature ageing both inside and out. But the world of skincare is now awash with new treatments, gadgets and fillers to offer multiple ways to rejuvenate your face and body, helping you to feel confident. ‘During menopause, there is a dramatic drop in oestrogen levels, which directly links to the reduction in collagen production,’ says Dr Charlotte Woodward of River Aesthetics in Bournemouth, with clinics also in London and Lymington (riveraesthetics.com). ‘Collagen plays a vital role in the ageing process as it is responsible for the structure of the skin, giving it shape, support and tone. As it degrades, skin loses firmness, and jowls and fine lines…

‘I WAS BORN WITH A skin condition called ichthyosis. I inherited it from my father, and it manifests in dry, scaly, and flaky skin on my body, very lined hands and feet, a reduced ability to sweat, itching and so on. I was very conscious of this at school and, consequently, was very keen to find a way of making it look better without using the horrible creams the hospitals gave me. That’s how I fell in love with skin and its care. The more interest I took, the better my skin looked. The difference between mine and my father’s skin went from imperceptible to drastic. Somewhere around 11 years old, I was discharged from NHS care because I was doing a better job in treating the condition on my…

STOP SNACKING While we’ve been told for years to eat little and often, this out-dated narrative has no scientific grounding. In fact, the opposite is true! When you eat two to three meals a day with no snacking, you help to reduce blood sugar spikes and the resulting insulin spikes. Insulin, the hormone responsible for getting sugar out of your blood and into your muscles, drives fat storage but blocks fat burning. Therefore, creating a window in which to eat and reducing snacking can ramp up fat-burning by reducing blood sugar and insulin spikes that occur each time you eat. REDUCE SUGAR Reducing sugar intake is a sure-fire way of helping to increase fat-burning. We are designed to use two forms of fuel for energy: sugar and fat. When we…

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SWEATING IT OUT in the sauna is great for feeling naturally revitalised and cleansed. But the extreme heat can limit the time you feel comfortable steaming away, curtailing any boost to health. However, there’s another kind of heat-based health therapy on the rise that bypasses all that hot air and may increase health benefits, such as pain relief, improved circulation, fresher-looking skin, better sleep and better wellbeing in general. Infrared light therapy saunas or devices warm up your body directly, using infrared lamps, rather than heating the air around you. For instance, a traditional sauna is often between 80-90° C while infrared is between 55-60° C, making the experience less intense. But what exactly is infrared light? ‘Sunlight is a combination of visible and invisible light, and one of these…

DO YOU EAT and exercise the same as usual but seem to be putting on weight? Perhaps you don’t burn fat as quickly as you used to in the gym and are wondering what’s going on? Well, this shift could be linked to menopause and metabolism. The term metabolism describes the changes that take place in your body as a response to external input such as what you eat and drink. For health, it is often used to describe how much energy your body burns and how well you can maintain a healthy weight. Many women describe having a “much slower” metabolism since noticing perimenopausal symptoms, and the evidence from the ZOE Menopause Study* shows they may not be entirely wrong. The menopause is technically defined as a year after…

GOING THE DISTANCE Looking for a two-wheeled challenge? Whet your adventurous appetite with new book Britain’s Best Bike Ride (Adventure Books, £20), which details authors Hannah Reynolds and John Walsh’s 1,000-mile route from Land’s End to John O’Groats. Taking in scenic roads and interesting villages, this book maps out a picturesque plan for one of the most iconic cycling challenges. In it, you’ll find elevation gain graphs, rest stop recommendations and stories of the places you pass through – everything you need to take on the challenge, whether fast or leisurely! CYCLE TO WORK Hop on the new urban e-bike from Raleigh Trace Electric Bike (£2,199, raleigh.co.uk). Pairing a sporty feel with the look of a road bike, Trace is the brand’s lightest e-bike to date, weighing only 16.5kg. The…

When your hips and back are rigid, it affects your circulation and communication throughout your body but especially your lower half. Get those juices flowing with this quick and easy exercise… 1 Start with feet hip-distance apart and sway your hips left to right, keeping your shoulders still for now. Imagine you are slowly wagging your tail, i.e. the lower segment of your spine. 2 Now make a more circular motion, taking the hips from the side to the front by tucking your tailbone under, then to the other side and then sticking the tailbone out behind you. Get to all corners of the movement. 3 Next, add your upper body. As you take your hips to the right, flop your shoulders to the right; as you tuck your tail under,…

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Follow us online… Head to our website topsante.co.uk for more food inspiration! SUPER-SHARP STYLE No more faffing about with a semi-sharp grater! This design-led new kitchenware gadget is inspired by the pin-point sharpness of woodworking tools. The new Microplane Black Sheep Grater Series (from £49.95, boroughkitchen.com) cuts effortlessly without ripping or tearing. It’s all thanks to the photo-etching technique that defines and sharpens the edge of each tooth on the grater. It comes in five sizes: Zester, Fine, Ribbon, Coarse and Extra Coarse, so you can slice to size and release the aroma of your fruit, vegetables, cheeses… or chocolate! Available online from October. FUEL YOUR DAY For a nutritious breakfast from a British company with an eco-friendly ethos, look to Primrose’s Kitchen Chocolate & CBD Granola (£4.10, primroseskitchen.com). This…