The 2012 FreeFrom Food Awards shortlist is out!!
February 29, 2012
From coconut yogurt to nettle ‘beer’! After an intense two weeks of tasting and assessment the FreeFrom Food Awards judging panels have chosen just under 170 freefrom foods to go on the 2012 shortlist – see below for the full … Continue reading
National Allergy Strategy Group parliamentary reception – raising awareness about allergies
February 28, 2012
I’m just back from a brilliant parliamentary reception organised by the National Allergy Strategy Group (NASG), aimed at raising awareness of allergies amongst MPs and the government as a whole. Jo Swinson MP for East Dunbartonshire chaired the event and … Continue reading
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February 28, 2012
There are three leading factors that can result in acne: - Producing abnormal amounts of oil or sebum; – Unbalanced way of shedding dead skin cells; – Buildup of the bacteria. Acne starts to develop when hair follicles become blocked by … Continue reading
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February 26, 2012
Having had my mother diagnosed with dementia – you wonder what comes next…..she seems almost fine and as I’ve said before sounds almost the same and dresses almost the same – but clearly the key is in the word ‘almost’. … Continue reading
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Is your life affected by acne, eczema or psoriasis?
February 24, 2012
IWC Media make intelligent and thoughtful documentaries including Terry Pratchett: Living with Alzheimer’s and The Secret Life of a Manic Depressive with Stephen Fry, as well as blue chip science programmes such as Brave New World and Stephen Hawking – … Continue reading
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Keeping Teenage Pimples under Control
February 24, 2012
When I talk about pimples, I am referring to small red based spots with a whitehead. Teenagers are often affected by these spots and yet they are pretty simple to stop. Here are a few tips: Cut right back on … Continue reading
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February 24, 2012
Well, since I started using a little app on my mobile I’m now able to track my food intake, weight and exercise (if I was doing any!). The app has all the well known UK brands and all supermarket brands … Continue reading
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GPs To ‘Prescribe’ Apps For Patients
February 23, 2012
Best health apps and ideas to revolutionise NHS for patients People could soon be directed to free or cheap apps by their GPs to allow them to monitor and manage their health more effectively. The latest innovations in smartphone technology … Continue reading
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