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Free Talk – ‘Hot Topics In Womens Health’
http://birminghamlink.org/womens-health-and-maternity/2011/11/18/free-talk-hot-topics-in-womens-health/
Free Talk – Hot Topics In Womens Health 7th Deccember 2011 6.00pm – 7.30pm BVSC, 138 Digbeth, Birmingham B5 6DR
Response to the joint Maternity Services Report
http://birminghamlink.org/womens-health-and-maternity/2011/05/13/response-to-the-joint-maternity-services-report/
Here is the response to the joint Solihull and Birmingham LINk report on Maternity and Breastfeeding Services. The report was commissioned in October 2010 and was submitted in January 2011. breastfeeding – LINks response -20 4 11 THREE SIGNATURES (2)
Energy booster myths and facts
http://birminghamlink.org/womens-health-and-maternity/2011/03/09/energy-booster-myths-and-facts-3/
Energy booster myths and facts Many people believe that detox can boost their energy and that superfoods will help in the fight against fatigue. But is there scientific evidence to back this up? Detox Detox diets are often touted as energy-boosters, but there’s no scientific evidence to support the claim. If you’re eating well, there’s [...]
10 medical reasons for feeling tired
http://birminghamlink.org/womens-health-and-maternity/2011/03/09/10-medical-reasons-for-feeling-tired-3/
10 medical reasons for feeling tired Any serious illness, especially painful ones, can make you tired. But some quite minor illnesses can also leave you feeling washed out. Here are 10 health conditions that are known to cause fatigue. Video: glandular fever 1. Coeliac disease Is a type of food intolerance where your body reacts badly [...]
Self-help tips to fight fatigue
http://birminghamlink.org/womens-health-and-maternity/2011/03/09/self-help-tips-to-fight-fatigue-3/
Self-help tips to fight fatigue Many cases of unexplained tiredness are due to stress, not enough sleep, poor diet and other lifestyle factors. Use these self-help tips to restore your energy levels. Energy-sustaining snacks wholegrain cereal with reduced-fat milk a piece of fruit salad with grilled chicken hard-boiled egg or lean ham and mustard sandwich on wholemeal bread [...]
The energy diet
http://birminghamlink.org/womens-health-and-maternity/2011/03/09/the-energy-diet-3/
The energy diet The best way to eat if you want to banish tiredness is to have a healthy, balanced diet that contains foods from four main food groups in the right proportions. The four food groups are: potatoes, bread, rice, pasta and other starchy foods fruit and vegetables milk and dairy foods meat, fish, eggs, beans [...]
Red meat and bowel cancer risk
http://birminghamlink.org/womens-health-and-maternity/2011/03/09/red-meat-and-bowel-cancer-risk-3/
Red meat and bowel cancer risk Red meat – such as beef, lamb and pork – can form part of a healthy diet. But eating a lot of red and processed meat probably increases your risk of bowel (colorectal) cancer. That’s why the Department of Health is advising people who eat more than 90 grams (cooked [...]
Eating disorders: advice for parents
http://birminghamlink.org/womens-health-and-maternity/2011/03/09/eating-disorders-advice-for-parents-4/
Eating disorders: advice for parents If your child develops an eating disorder, you may feel unsure how to help and how to act around them. Understanding your role Your son or daughter’s behaviour may suddenly become very different from what you’re used to: withdrawn, touchy and even rude. This can make it very difficult to [...]
Eat less saturated fat
http://birminghamlink.org/womens-health-and-maternity/2011/03/09/eat-less-saturated-fat-4/
Eat less saturated fat Eating a diet that is high in saturated fat can raise the level of cholesterol in the blood. High cholesterol increases the risk of heart disease. These practical tips can help you cut down on saturated fat. Saturated fat is the kind of fat found in butter and lard, pies cakes and [...]
Cut down on salt
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Cut down on salt Many of us in the UK eat too much salt. This can cause raised blood pressure, which increases the risk of heart disease and stroke. The following tips can help you to cut down on salt. You don’t have to add salt to your food to eat too much of it: around 75% [...]
