Recent Articles in Healthy parents

Zen Swimming with Roger Golten
Aug 25, 2010

Known as "Dr Posture", Roger Golten has devised a method of combining the benefits of the Alexander Technique with swimming – Zen Swimming. Anne Coates, known for keeping her head out of the water, went along to sample a class.

5 Day Fit Pilates
Aug 5, 2010

Fron Gaiam, a home fitness regime that's possible to fit into daily life –  5 Day Fit Pilates led by Jillian Hessel and Ana Caban.

Unfit parents risk sports day injury
Jul 7, 2010

Over-competitive and under-fit, UK parents are risking injuy at their children's school sports day, say physiotherapists.

Osteoporosis – the hidden time bomb
May 31, 2010

June is Osteoporosis Awareness month and new research shows that women (and men) are putting their health at risk by not having enough calcium in their diet.

Beat cystitis naturally with Urell
May 26, 2010

Cranberries can be beneficial in treating cystitis. Parenting Without Tears has ten packs of Urell on offer so if you suffer from cystitis, this could be the answer you have been looking for.

Vivaderm Daily
May 14, 2010

Having a baby and  washing her hands far more frequently meant a return of her eczema – mainly on her hands – for Olivia Coates. Vivaderm Daily has proved to be a godsend and has cleared the problem.

Master and maintain your oral hygiene during National Smile Month
May 12, 2010

Dr Anjali Rajah, of NW Smiles, London, gives her top ten tips for looking after your teeth and gums for a beautiful healthy smile.

Eye health – facts and fiction
Apr 8, 2010

The College of Optometrists has the following advice in response to popular misconceptions about eye health.

Giving up smoking
Mar 10, 2010

10 March is No Smoking Day - a reminder to us all that the dreaded weed is bad for our health! But giving up can be a hard process. Parenting Without Tears has gathered together some links to helpful tips and advice to help you kick the habit for good.

Iron – are you getting enough?
Mar 9, 2010

Recent research by meatandhealth.com reveals that many women are misinformed about iron in their diet and, as a result, may be iron deficient. Nutritionist Juliette Kellow dispels the myths and gives her top tips to for boosting your iron intake.

Ovarian cancer – the facts
Mar 5, 2010

Research from the charity Target Ovarian Cancer shows how badly informed women are about ovarian cancer – of women diagnosed with this cancer, more than half didn’t know anything about the disease beforehand. Target Ovarian Cancer have produced some facts and figures to make women more aware.

Flexi-melt - a new way to take glucosamine
Feb 25, 2010

Flexi-melt™ is a new quick dissolve glucosamine hydrochloride (hcl) supplement which may help relieve some of the symptoms relating to osteoarthritis, joint stress and injury.