Indholdsfortegnelse for September 2024 i Top Sante

It’s the height of summer – at least I hope it is as you sit to read this, as it’s been somewhat of a hit-and-miss summer so far weather-wise. For despite this being the September issue, the magazine lands on supermarket shelves, and subscribers’ doorsteps, on or around August 2: half-way through the Olympics. And what a summer of sport we’ve had: England playing in the finals of the Euros on the same day as the Wimbledon men’s finals, and now the Olympics taking place just over the water in France. I’m sure, as it always does, the Olympics will lead to a greater uptake in sports both for the young and young at heart. Top Santé has always championed fitness, especially during midlife and beyond, and as I wrote…

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A BUMPER 124-page issue including… • A deep dive into brain health and how to keep your brain younger for longer • The lowdown on the latest youth-boosting beauty treatment • 24-pages of outdoor fitness inspiration …Plus lots more! DON’T MISS IT! The October issue – on sale Aug 30 CAN’T FIND A COPY OF TOP SANTÉ? Head over to frontline-group.co.uk/store-finder and select Top Santé Health & Beauty from the drop-down menu. Next, input your postcode to find your nearest stockist. Or, why not subscribe to make sure you never miss an issue? See page 32 for details.…

BALANCE YOUR MICROBIOME There are trillions of bacteria in your digestive tract, but having the right mix is vital to help digest food. An easy way for bacteria diversity is to eat plenty of colourful plant-based foods such as fruit, vegetables, wholegrains, beans, chickpeas, lentils, herbs and spices. These foods help the good bacteria in your gut produce beneficial compounds for your cells. The greater the variety of plant foods you eat, the greater the variety of good bacteria your gut can support. Raise acidity Stomach acid, known as hydrochloric acid, is essential for the digestion of food and absorption of nutrients, and for protecting against harmful pathogens. Many people assume reducing your stomach acid is a good thing as it can be associated with digestive issues. But that’s often…

ORDER TODAY! AUGUST 2024 COVER STORY Kelly Holmes INSIDE Tips for mental wellness, moves to tone up, and brain-boosting foods JULY 2024 COVER STORY Jenni Falconer INSIDE Midlife diet tips, ways to beat burnout, and the 2024 skincare awards JUNE 2024 COVER STORY Cat Deeley INSIDE Summer skincare, slimming tips and expert ways to beat joint pain MAY 2024 COVER STORY Gabby Logan INSIDE 20 pages of gut health ideas to keep you happy inside and out APRIL 2024 COVER STORY Janette Manrara INSIDE Beat stress, sleep better, ditch junk food and get fit in five minutes MARCH 2024 COVER STORY Sadie Frost INSIDE Get more energy and glowing skin, plus easy strength moves to tone FEBRUARY 2024 COVER STORY Caprice Bourret INSIDE Find your happy weight, boost your immunity,…

WALK HAPPY! If you struggle with lower back pain you are certainly not alone, as 800 million people worldwide do. But in good news, walking brings huge benefits for low back pain, say researchers from Macquarie University’s Spinal Pain Research Group. They found adults with a history of low back pain went nearly twice as long without a recurrence of pain if they walked regularly. The trial followed 701 adults with low back pain for up to three years, one group given a walking programme, others in a control group. The walking group had fewer occurrences of pain compared to the control group, and a longer average period before recurrence. It’s theorised walking helps due to the gentle repetitive movements, and by loading and strengthening spinal structures and muscles, as…

Move at your own pace WHAT PACE at The Peligoni Club WHERE Zakynthos, Greece WHEN October 7-11 PRICE PACE program from £400 (includes a week’s membership to the club and all activities); self-catering villas from £735 for a week WEBSITE peligoni.com Promising the perfect island getaway, this beach club is situated in the peaceful and secluded north of the Greek island, Zakynthos. Combining the joys of a private villa holiday with a luxury members-only retreat, The Peligoni Club offers a range of activities, experiences and facilities to enjoy on-site. When you want your own space or feel ready to call it a day, you can retreat to your accommodation, selected from a portfolio of beautiful self-catering villas and cottages, all located in close proximity to the club. This October, the…

DIETING HAS ALWAYS been a struggle for me to stick to for the long term. I can usually manage a few months of eliminating the bad stuff and then life and work stress takes over and I fall back into bad habits. I am on Wegovy (aka Ozempic or semaglutide) and I’m finding it really helpful, but I can’t afford to stay on it forever, nor do I want to. Also, I can feel that the longer I stay on it the less I feel its effect. When I first started taking the weekly injection, the appetite suppression was really noticeable; but now that I am several months into it, I feel I need to take more of it to get the desired effect. The higher dose injections cost more,…

Did you know more than 1.5 million antibiotics are taken daily in the UK alone? These powerful drugs kill bacteria or prevent it from reproducing. Usually, your immune system is able to deal with bacteria but sometimes the infection is overwhelming – so that’s when antibiotics are prescribed. They are most commonly given for ear and sinus infections, dental infections, skin infections caused by cuts or bites, tonsillitis, acne, urinary tract infections and sexually transmitted diseases. While antibiotics are lifesavers when it comes to fighting off bacterial infections, they can disturb your gut microbiome, which can lead to a host of health issues. ‘Antibiotics can kill more than 50 per cent of the good bacteria in your gut within four days of treatment starting and can completely wipe out some…

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It’s your turn to have your say! Here are some of the great letters you’ve sent us this month. Write to topsante.talkback@kelsey.co.uk. ‘Running changed mylife’ Star letter ‘Thank you for the great feature on Jenni Falconer and her enthusiasm for running. As a 48-year-old perimenopausal woman with a chronic pain condition and living under the constant shadow of mental health issues, I gingerly started the Couch to 5K running programme in January this year. I hadn’t run since school and convinced myself that running was what other people did, not me. At first, I felt so self-conscious that I would hide myself in baggy clothes and a hat before I’d venture out for a run. I’d have been mortified if anyone I knew had recognised me. Fast-forward six months and…

Having great skin is really important to me. When I was younger, I couldn’t leave the house without at least putting on some foundation, and that’s probably because I didn’t feel comfortable in my own skin. On the flip side, I never did much with skincare. Growing up in Australia, I didn’t realise at the time how much damage the sun could cause my skin. You just think you’re invincible and that your skin will be fine forever. And then you start to get older and realise you really need to make more of an effort. I work in an industry where I always have to look at my face. I’m always in front of a mirror or on TV, and that means I see everything. So, it’s important to…

Q I’m in menopause and have lost my libido! Previously, sex was an important part of my marriage but now I don’t feel the inclination – also penetration is painful. My relationship is suffering. How can I regain my libido? A Low sex drive is common in menopause, with about one-in-three women experiencing painful sex due to vaginal dryness too. It may feel embarrassing to talk about but the dryness is easily treated with vaginal oestrogen, available over the counter or on prescription. It’s used as a pessary or a cream to relieve pain during intercourse. Other options include laser or radio frequency treatments such as the MonaLisa Touch, or even injectable treatments such as the O-Shot, which is platelet-rich plasma. But it’s important to do your own research and…

● Sit or lie comfortably, close your eyes, and take three long, slow deep breaths, allowing yourself to relax. ● Scan your body from head to toe, using your breath to spread relaxation through every muscle. ● Imagine you’re standing in front of a lift door. As it opens, step inside and press the button for the lower ground floor. Feel yourself sinking into comfort and relaxation as the lift descends. ● When the doors open, walk down a brightly lit corridor to a door labelled Needle-free Weight-loss Hypnosis. ● Enter a comfortable waiting room in a modern clinic. You sit down in a comfy chair and see a video playing on a screen on the wall, explaining that this Needle-Free Weight-loss Hypnosis Implant is an advanced technology for weight…

WELLBEING WARRIOR England goalkeeping icon Mary Earps, who was recently made an MBE for services to football, is passionate about female empowerment and a holistic approach to health and wellbeing. To get the most out of her body and aid recovery after training, Mary takes Nutriburst Turmeric 3000mg Gummies (£19.99, nutriburstvitamins.com) which contain 95 per cent curcuminoids (the active ingredient in turmeric) to deliver amazing natural anti-inflammatory benefits and super-strong antioxidants that support healthy joints and muscles and boost brain function. We’ll have whatever she’s having! Sign up to our newsletter at topsante.co.uk On track Want to record your workouts and assess your performance like a pro? The Pivo Pod (from £124.99, uk.pivo.ai) is an AI-powered smartphone mount that automatically rotates 360-degrees, zooms in and out, and tracks your face…

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1 GUT HEALTH FIRST Your gut is central to so many aspects of your health and particularly your inflammatory levels. Leaky gut is one condition that increases chronic inflammatory levels, leading to general aches and pain, skin issues, migraines and even mood disorders. Support your gut lining by adding plenty of fibre-rich foods to your diet to feed the microbes that help keep your gut lining intact. These include cauliflower, kale, broccoli and Brussels sprouts. A gut-healing supplement, such as Thera Nordic Rezcue (£29.99, sowandarrow.com) can help heal and strengthen the integrity of your gut lining. 2 OMEGA-3 RELIEVES INFLAMMATION The type of fats you consume can fan the fire of inflammation, or cool and quench it. Omega-3 fatty acids have anti-inflammatory properties effective in reducing chronic inflammation. However, many…