Posted 13 days ago
Shocking truth…
Q I took an electric shock from my toaster. I’m fine now, and my mum says that means I’m immune to shocks in future – is that right?
Clodagh, 30
A Nonsense! Mains electricity can kill, and you can’t develop immunity. First, throw out that toaster. Second, never go poking inside. If your hands are wet, your feet are in direct…
Posted 13 days ago
Hit or myth
Honey is less fattening than sugar…
Apparently not, 1tsp honey = 25 calories, while 1tsp sugar = 16 calories.
Honey is made up of 75 per cent simple sugars and 25 per cent water. However, the darker coloured honey contains natural plant chemicals, like flavonoids. These antioxidants reduce the risk of heart disease.
HIT [ ] MYTH [X]
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Posted 13 days ago
Losing It!
Michelle Robertson, 41, Salford Quays
Was: 18st 4lb…. Now: 8st 4lb
I’ve battled with my weight for most of my life. I was the ‘fat kid’ in school and even had weekly meetings with the school dietician.
Quite simply, I ate too much and didn’t exercise. I loved sweets when I was younger and, as an adult, it was bread and cheese.
At New…
Posted 13 days ago
Losing It!
Helen Haddon, 52, Redditch
Was 17st… Now 10st 3lb
At the beginning of last year, my clothes didn’t fit, my self-esteem was rock bottom, and I was so unfit, I couldn’t even go for a run with my four Border collies.
Because I loved curries, crisps, cakes and wine, I’d been overweight on and off for years. But as I got heavier, I…
Posted 25 days ago
Period drama
Q Last month I saw my first period since having my baby seven months ago. But it was much heavier and more painful than before — is something wrong?
Bo, 27
A Chances are your monthly hormone cycle hasn’t properly returned yet, and your bleeding should settle down within three or four months — if not, see your GP. If you’ve…
Posted 25 days ago
Hit or myth
Yoghurt cures thrush
Live yoghurt won’t do any harm but in fact there’s no solid evidence that it helps cure thrush or even soothes symptoms. If you do want to try, it’s best applied using an applicator tampon
MYTH
We tried and liked…
Natures Aid Digesteeze:
This herbal remedy (60 tablets £9.95) contains milk thistle, said to relieve the symptoms associated…
Posted 25 days ago
Only 10 per cent of us have excellent oral health. Here’s how to get the perfect smile….
1. Always brush the biting surfaces and gently clean your tongue.
2. Floss at least once a day.
3. Change your toothbrush every three months.
4. Brush twice a day for two minutes using a fluoride toothpaste.
See www.corsodyl.co.uk
Posted 27 days ago
Losing It! Barbara Randall, 51, Cardiff
Was… 17st 9lb Now… 9st 13lb
‘Come on, Barbara, come to Curves with me after work. You’ll enjoy it.’
My friend Jackie had been nagging me for weeks and, after running out of excuses, I finally gave in and went to the gym with her.
Well, I wished I’d gone sooner. I loved it! The 30-minute circuit routine…
Posted 31 days ago
Sweaty situation…
Q I dread the summer coming, I sweat like a pig all over and it’s revolting! Antiperspirants don’t help much, what can I do?
Simone, 29
A Keep cool, wear natural fibres, and ask your chemist or doctor for specially strong antiperspirant for underarms and hands. Tablets from your doctor might help a little, but are likely to have side-effects. Surgery…
Posted 31 days ago
True or false?
Chewing on bread can stop you crying when peeling onions
True
The tearjerker in onions is propanthial S-oxide, released as a gas during chopping. This irritates the eye and stimulates the tear ducts. Putting a slice of bread in your mouth with half of it sticking out is thought to ‘catch’ the fumes before they reach the eye.
We tried and…
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