Mature Times - The Nutri Centre

Prepare for summer health and beauty - the natural way

Wed, 07 May 2008 12:13:56 +0100

With summer approaching and holidays beckoning, The Nutri Centre, one of the UK’s leading online health resources has some of the world’s best kept natural health and beauty secrets to help you prepare for summer.

Don't be afraid to open your mouth: better oral hygiene, the natural way

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 11:02:24 +0100

19 out of 20 people will suffer from gum disease at some point in their lives - and gum disease, plaque build-up, bleeding gums, mouth sores, loose teeth, chronic halitosis and gingivitis can all be attributed to poor oral hygiene.

For those of you who would prefer a natural way to improve your oral hygiene, Alex Shalet, Senior Nutritionist at The Nutri Centre offers some helpful advice.

Balance your Cholesterol - the natural way

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 12:11:23 +0100

Almost every day we read warnings about high cholesterol levels, yet cholesterol is essential for our bodies to work.

PURE-XP GliSODin: a catalyst for anti-ageing

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 09:25:59 +0000

Anti-oxidants are big news in the health and beauty businesses these days: nature’s own answer to the ageing process. And here’s one that promises to helps improve energy levels and vitality and support the immune system in handling the stresses of everyday life.

Boost your vitality with an amazing Amazonian plant extract

Thu, 07 Feb 2008 10:10:32 +0000

With winter colds and ‘flu endlessly doing the rounds, now may be the time to consider how we can give our system a natural vitality booster – with the help of a “superfood” that contains the highest concentrations of naturally occurring Vitamin C on the planet.

"Renew me" - the superfood answer to better health?

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 11:24:42 +0000

There’s nothing to replace the benefits of a healthy balanced diet rich in whole foods, fruit and vegetables and low in refined carbohydrates, processed foods sugar and saturated fats. But sometimes a helping hand is needed to get nutrition back on track.

Taking the lead from Native Americans for natural relief from Osteoarthritis symptoms

Thu, 03 Jan 2008 09:00:11 +0000

Could modern versions of herbal remedies, used by Native American Indian tribes for centuries, provide natural relief from the pain of Osteoarthritis symptoms suffered by over one million people in the UK?

Here's some food for thought!

Sun, 18 Nov 2007 09:21:55 +0000

From our 20s onwards, we lose brain cells a few at a time and our bodies also make less of the chemicals that the brain cells need for top mental performance.

Alex Shalet, Senior Nutritionist from The Nutri Centre has some tips for maintaining mental agility.

Beat the blues in Winter

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 12:25:20 +0100

The onset of winter is often a time when people feel a little out of sorts. But persistent symptoms such as feeling miserable for no real reason, lack of energy, tiredness and depression, disturbed sleep, waning sex drive and appetite problems can signify clinical depression. The Nutri Centre looks at alternatives to traditional antidepressants.

Beat the menopause - naturally

Fri, 05 Oct 2007 10:22:11 +0100

Increased concern about the dangers of long-term use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in recent years, has led to falling numbers of prescriptions and widespread confusion among women. So, as we approach World Menopause Day (18 October) what is the alternative?

Vitamin K: An emerging role in bone and cardiovascular health

Thu, 13 Sep 2007 14:49:48 +0100

Although the "K" in vitamin K is derived from the German word "koagulation", nowadays scientists are recognising other important functions for vitamin K beyond its role in wound healing. Two main areas of scientific interest are in reducing the risk of osteoporosis and in cardiovascular health, where there is evidence that it can help prevent hardening of the arteries.

Rose hips: a natural answer to Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Wed, 11 Jul 2007 17:12:00 +0100

A new study by Danish researchers suggests that the humble hedgerow rose-hip may provide an effective treatment for thousands of people with the auto-immune disease Rheumatoid Arthritis. This is a common form of arthritis which can develop at any age - but it most commonly starts between the ages of 40 and 60. It is three times more common in women than in men.

A natural way to combat jet lag and boost concentration

Thu, 05 Jul 2007 11:45:12 +0100

With increasing age comes a greater risk of travel-associated health problems. Retired people in particular are taking more holidays each year, many of them to foreign destinations. The most common concern for travellers of all ages is jet lag, but now The Nutri Centre, the UK’s leading natural health resource, can offer ENADAlert, a safe, natural nutritional supplement formulated to help relieve the symptoms of jet lag, allowing you to fully enjoy your holiday.

One-stop complementary health from the Nutri Centre

Wed, 20 Jun 2007 11:37:48 +0100

The first choice supplier for the nation’s complementary health practitioners is The Nutri Centre – which now serves some 10,500 practitioners and therapists. And now, their staggering inventory of 25,000 supplements and remedies is available direct to the public – on line, by telephone mail order and through a rapidly growing network of retail centres based in Tesco stores nationwide.

Is there a natural way to relieve hay fever?

Tue, 19 Jun 2007 12:01:46 +0100

Hay fever is now recognised as the most common form of allergy in the UK, affecting up to 25% of the population. Itchy eyes, runny or stuffed-up noses, sneezing and sore throats are bad enough. But it can also exacerbate other atopic conditions such as eczema or asthma, and cause difficulty sleeping. Fortunately, there are some natural ways to help overcome the problem, with effective anti-allergy products.