Skin Defender - Advanced Nutrition Programme

Skin Defender

2000 Deaths a year in Britain are attributed to melanoma.  Cases are doubling every year!

Skin Defender is for those who are likely when they are away to suffer from a burning episode and like to be in the sun between 12 and 4pm.  This is by no means a replacement for your SPF, but it can protect skin better from UV and the elements.

Contains a cocktail of anti-oxidants : 

Selenium:  Skin Cancer prevention

Zinc:  Healing.  Supports growth, repair and renewal.

Vit E:  Effective UV filter

Beta Carotene

Vit C

Green Tea:  All powerful antioxidants

Lycopene:  Protects against sunburn.

Curcumin:  Protects cells from radiation

Grapeseed Extract:  Prevents collagen breakdown, healing.

Recommended for anyone exposed to sunlight.  Helps prevent and protect from pigmentation.

One capsule daily with a meal.   2 Month supply. 

Developed by Patrick Holford and Lorraine Perretta.

Thanks to iiaa for image.

Pilates

Several months ago I was fortunate to have found an excellent pilates instructor called
Fiona Barbour-Smith who does a 6 persons mat class from her beautiful basement in Chiswick.

Its taken me a while to get into it and I would certainly benefit from 2 or more days a week, however I am reaping the rewards with a huge improvement in my core strength and a major reduction in the back ache I had previously suffered.

Unlike some forms of exercise, Pilates does not over-develop some parts of the body and neglect others. While Pilates training focuses on core strength, it trains the body as an integrated whole. Pilates workouts promote strength and balanced muscle development as well as flexibility and increased range of motion for the joints.  Workouts are tailor-made to the individual and suit a range of ages and abilities.









Thanks to moredesignplease.com for this image through Pinterest.

Cranial

I love this image.  It's titled 'Nervous System' from PINTEREST.

 Just had an 8am session with my Cranial Osteopath Beryl Grix who spent over an hour working on me.  I arrived harassed after having fought my way through the rush hour traffic to Kew, and left instilled with complete calm.  May this linger all day....

D is for Deficient!

Had a great feed today onYou Tube from Andreas Moritz on Vitamin D and how essential sunshine is for us.  So throw away that SPF 50!!  http://youtu.be/pUYOxnuzRHU

This really is worth watching from start to finish! 
I have been totally 'enlightened'!

Images courtesy of PINTEREST.

It's not Tennis!

Wherever your after party takes you tonight, make sure you look GLAMOUROUS!

Bring on the Strawberries & Cream!



A strawberry has the highest concentration of vitamin C. As it’s a fleshy and juicy fruit it has good amount of water content. It is a rich source of dietary fiber too.  Consuming strawberries is good for health and can certainly revitalize your skin.  Strawberries are good antioxidant agents which aid the elimination of waste from your body. They also boost the immune system and help to fight against infection. Once waste is washed away from your body, the skin ultimately glows. A good reason to tuck in whilst watching the tennis!



Eat more Asparagus before the season is over...

Asparagus is packed with health benefits and may slow the aging process...

It’s loaded with nutrients, is a very good source of fiber, folate, vitamins A, C, E and K, as well as chromium, a trace mineral that enhances the ability of insulin to transport glucose from the bloodstream into cells.

This herbaceous plant—along with avocado, kale and Brussels sprouts—is a particularly rich source of glutathione, a detoxifying compound that helps break down carcinogens and other harmful compounds like free radicals. This is why eating asparagus may help protect against and fight certain forms of cancer, such as bone, breast, colon, larynx and lung cancers.

Asparagus is packed with antioxidants, ranking among the top fruits and vegetables for its ability to neutralize cell-damaging free radicals. This, according to preliminary research, may help slow the aging process.