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Cancer Fighting Camomile Featured
A delicate flower known for its calming and soothing qualities, Camomile Tea has now been crowned King of the Cancer fighters!
Scientists in Ohio State University have found that the chemical Apigenin, found in camomile tea can actually halt the spread of cancer cells and can result in patients becoming more sensitive to drug therapy. It is believed that apigenin can actually kill off the "superpowers" of cancer cells.
High levels of this fantastic chemical, which also acts as a natural anti-inflammatory can also be found in parsley and celery.
Although camomile tea has a very acquired taste, the health benefits alone are worth the effort of getting used to. Here are some more fantastic reasons why you should…
Mr Sun! Where have you gone!
We all know how beneficial Vitamin D is! All you have to do is see the smiles on faces, once the weather gets a little warmer!
Over the past 40 years, there have been over 10,000 studies, which all prove that Vitamin D is a "healthy miracle"!
A study by Dr Shalamar Sibley of the University of Minnesota carried out a study in 2008, which found that participants to the study with a higher level of Vitamin D in their systems actually lost a whopping 70% more weight than their counterparts with a lower Vitamin D level!
The biochemical contained in Vitamin D actually releases the toughest and most stubborn of fat, allowing your…
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A Fat Switch!
Could it really be as easy as flicking a switch?
Wouldn't it be fantastic if there was a way to just tell your body, "no more, I want to be slim and healthy" and it just happen!
The concept of the Fat Switch relates to your fat storing hormones and how to actually stop them in their tracks.
Unless you are Diabetic, your body naturally produces the correct amount of insulin, which helps regulate the glucose or sugar levels in your system.
If you sustain a high GI diet - with the likes of white breads, mashed potato's and crisps, your body has to work harder to process them, and in time, the insulin in your body…
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Diabetics affects one in three families in Ireland, so it’s no surprise that we have lots of Unislim members who either have the condition or are undiagnosed as having type 2 diabetes. Evidence shows that moderate exercise and weight loss can lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by up to 58% in groups of people who are in the high risk category. This is really positive news as not only does our Unislim plan encourage moderate exercise and gradual weight loss, but our focus on Low-GI foods is also proven to have a positive effect on controlling the condition.
Keeping blood sugar levels stable is very important for people with diabetes and the Unislim program encourages you…
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Unislim has teamed up with The Irish Daily Mail to offer two families the chance to give their lives a complete makeover by take part in the ‘Shape Up Your Family Challenge 2012’.
The two families who have been chosen to take part in Unislim’s Shape Up Your Family Challenge are Annette and Michael Magee from Killiney, Co Dublin and their daughters Aine and Sarah and Tara and Paul Reddin from Walkinstown, Dublin 12 and their daughters Taylor and Lexie. Each family will join Unislim on a complete lifestyle makeover to help change their eating habits, develop new cooking skills, adopt a healthier diet and become more physically active. They’ll be working with Unislim’s top nutritionists, fitness experts and motivational…
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Have you been popping vitamin pills for years, thinking it’s one of the best things you can do for your health? You’re not alone - thousands of us in Ireland take vitamin and mineral supplements every day to help protect our health, yet we may be throwing our hard-earned euro down the drain.
Why? Because recent research findings are suggesting that certain supplements could actually slightly shorten life, rather than helping us to live to a ripe old age as originally thought. The jury is still out as regards the certainty of these finding but we at Unislim believe that supplements should be used only in certain cases, not as an alternative to a healthy, natural diet.
Most qualified…
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5 reasons to drink… plenty of water
Its calorie free, doesn’t cost the earth and has a distinct taste you can never say you don’t like. This summer, make sure you know all the reasons why water is the Unislim top holiday tipple.
Drinking plenty of fluids helps keep your blood pressure stable – dehydration can lead to a fall in blood pressure and a loss of energy. We often mistake thirst for hunger and end up reaching for sugary snacks as a pick me up. Staying hydrated will help reduce these false feelings and next time you feel hungry and its not a meal time, trying drinking a glass of water before you order. Drinking…
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Shape Up Your Mind Featured
Shape Up Your Mind: Top Tips from Dr. Alexandra Diana, Clinical and Counselling Psychologist. IMPROVING SELF-CONFIDENCE: 1. Act 'as-if'.When facing a challenging situation, ask yourself:
ü Do I feel 100% confident about myself?
ü How would I behave in this situation?
ü What would I say?
ü What would I do?
Then take a step towards acting in those ways, even if you still don't feel fully confident inside. Moving in the desired direction is likely to give you a boost.2. Ignore your chatter-box.Self-undermining thoughts are often messages we have learned from others as we grew up. When your mind starts giving you negative messages like:"You can't do it" "It's never gone right before"....simply accept this as something that…
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Having struggled all her life,Eleanor Goggin is intent that her slim-for-charity willfinally banish her unwanted extra poundage ‘I’ve bought the fruit and vegetables and thrownthem all out, unused. The call of the sausage roll istoo strong’
If only I could get back all the hours in my life that I've spent talking about weight. There are certain friends — obviously the fatter ones — that I spend hours with, analysing diets. South Beach, Atkins, cabbage, and starvation have all come under scrutiny. We talk endlessly about fat asses, flabby arms and guts. I've wasted years of my life just talking about it all, and I'll never get them back.
I suppose I've always struggled. I tend to embrace the observation…
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What is polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)?
Polycystic ovary syndrome is a problem in which a woman’s hormones are out of balance. It can cause upsetting changes in the way you look and problems with your periods. If it is not treated, over time it can lead to serious health problems, such as diabetes and heart disease.
Polycystic ovary syndrome (or PCOS) affects up to 1 in 10 women, and often the symptoms begin in the teen years. Treatment can help control the symptoms and prevent long-term problems.
What are hormones, and what happens in PCOS?
Hormones are chemical messengers that trigger many different processes, including growth and energy production. Often, the job of one hormone is to signal the release…
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