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FEATUREOAPHEALTH
GROWING OLD...
GRACEFULLY
By Charlotte Stirling-Reed BSc (Hons)
ANutr. Foods for Life
www.optimumnutritionists.com
TOP TIPS FOR GROWING
OLD WITH NATURAL GRACE:
Yvonne Bishop-Weston from Foods for
Life says “Omega 3 and 6 become even Honey New Zealand’s Bee Venom
more important in later life to help can be easily consumed when
protect cognitive function. Not just fish contained in honey. It is available with
but rapeseed, hemp, echium oil, sea either the added benefit of anti-
buckthorn and algae oils may all be useful bacterial properties of Manuka Honey
in helping to ensure a good balance of or with glucosamine. Glucosamine aids
long chain essential fats.” in joint movement and the production
Variety is important, as appetite can of cartilage components and joint fluid.
decrease in older people leading to a
poorer food intake, often lacking in vital Udo’s Choice (From Savant) -
nutrients, which play such an important Omega Oils have grown in popularity
part in fighting the negative effects of and have been used commonly for
aging. “A shrinking appetite needs to be weight loss; boosting the immune
compensated for by making every calorie system; improving energy, stamina
count with nutrient dense foods rich in and recovery; keeping skin, hair and
O
ne fifth of the UK population is antioxidants and the right sorts of fats” nails looking great and more. Udo’s
now over 60, but don’t panic - says Yvonne. Choice has remained a firm favourite
growing old doesn’t have to be so with the UK health conscious
bad. Here are some essential tips to help Drink to your health consumer looking to safeguard and
maintain health and happiness Dehydration becomes more common as enhance their health as it provides the
throughout your later years: you get older and the body’s cells lose quality and the benefits they demand.
their ability to hold in moisture. Ensuring
Dance yourself healthy you are well hydrated is important to help Syno-Vital is pure Hyaluronic Acid
Regular activity throughout your middle- prevent constipation and aid available to take in daily 2ml sachets.
age years and into later life can actually concentration. Consuming around 6-8 Hyaluronic Acid is the ‘space filler’ of
help to alleviate many of the unwelcome glasses of fluid a day in any drink form the body, so is found between all
effects of growing older. Engaging in (water, milk, tea) should help to keep joints. It also has the ability to
physical activity can help you maintain a your body’s fluid balance right. produce new collagen cells and may
healthy appetite, keep your bones strong benefit eyes and skin as well as joints.
and your heart ticking over nicely as well Other quick-tips to maintain health into After the age of 50, our bodies start to
as lifting your mood and improving old age- loose the ability to produce Hyaluronic
memory. A study in the British Medical Moderate alcohol consumption. Acid, so a supplement may be vital.
Journal even suggests that exercising can Give up smoking- remember it’s never Available from Modern Herbals.
help you regain fitness even in extreme too late to quit!
old age. Get regular sunshine this summer to Wellwoman 50+ (from Vitabiotics)
help you get enough vitamin D. has been specifically designed to help
Eat yourself healthy Maintain your social life- make sure you safeguard the nutritional needs of
Optimised nutrition becomes even more enjoy time with friends and family. women aged 50 and above and
important in later years. Current Try to keep a positive outlook on life – forms part of the Wellwoman®
government nutritional guidelines for you’ll be surprised at how feeling range, the UK’s leading women’s
older people are similar to those of a cheerful can improve your health. supplement brand. A balanced
young adult. The right balance of “5 A palette of 26 vitamins, minerals and
DAY” fruit and vegetable servings, oily Tony Bishop-Weston - Foods for Life plant derived nutrients has been
fish (once or twice a week), dairy foods www.foodsforlife.org.uk, specifically formulated for post
and wholegrain foods rich in starch and www.news.foodsforlife.org, menopausal women.
fibre is a good start, but you can do more. telephone 08712 884642.
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