It’s so easy to give up on ourselves and our fitness as we get older. But today’s interviewee on my Ageless YouTube video, is living proof that this is not the way it has to be. Fiona Lambert, as she approached her 60th birthday, set herself the goal of getting into the best shape of her life. She wasn’t exactly …
The incredible benefits of Berberine
Earlier this year, we all started using the supplement Berberine in our house. I’d heard about it’s incredible benefits for years, as it lowers blood glucose and has a similar effect as the medication Metformin, which is given to diabetics. My husband was concerned about his blood sugar levels and I wanted to shift a few pounds. We both decided …
Ageless in the Mail on Sunday
I was thrilled when the Mail on Sunday asked to feature my Ageless tips. What a great opportunity to spread my health, beauty and pro-ageing advice even further. Here it is in all it’s glory as published by them: Walk around barefoot, never think you’re old and yes…..indulge in the odd “tweakment” Just some of the simple rules Dempsey and …
Olive oil: fact versus myth
In a recent video I did with Zoë Harcombe PhD about the nutritional value of vegetables, she spoke about olive oil being “not all that”. I was shocked, along with many of you. Surely olive oil is the healthiest food on the planet? She suggested it would be better to eat olives than consume the oil which will be processed. …
Can fasting increase the risk of cardiovascular death?
Fasting and especially intermittent fasting, has become a very popular trend. In fact, when Fleur Borrelli and I published The In-Sync Diet back in 2015, we were one of the first proponents of it. The reason it has become so popular is because of the incredible health benefits. People who take up intermittent fasting often see their health transformed It …
Does a lack of beauty sleep affect skin?
As Liz Earle said in our recent interview, sleep is not a passive activity. It’s a busy time for urgent repairing and replenishing. Good quality sleep is vital for good health, good mood and a clear brain. In today’s article, Shabir Daya ( pharmacist at Victoria Health ), talks about the effect that lack of sleep has on our skin. …
A second better half with Liz Earle
I’ve always felt such kinship with Liz Earle as she is most definitely a girl after my own heart. She’s been writing and presenting on all subjects of health since the early 1980’s and has so often been ahead of the curve. Most of you will know Liz from her incredibly successful skincare range She’s also the author of over …
What you need to know about Ozempic
The weight loss drug, Ozempic, has taken the world by storm. We’ve all watched as Hollywood stars have been shrinking dramatically in size. And not always with the best results. People are walking around with what’s been coined as “Ozempic” face The loss of facial fat can leave people looking rather gaunt which is not always flattering, specially on a …
Are continuous glucose monitors a good thing?
We probably all know someone who has signed up for one of the latest apps that monitors every aspect of your health. And it usually starts with wearing a CGM (continuous glucose monitor). I’ve noticed some odd behaviours in people wearing monitors Shrieks of alarm when checking the monitor after eating some perfectly healthy bit of food, anxiety about eating …
Preventing cataracts
Sorry to tell you this, but if you’re over the age of 30, you will have the beginnings of a cataract formation. Shabir Daya, pharmacist from VICTORIA HEALTH, confirms this in the article below and explains to us what a cataract is and how we can help to stop them developing into a full blown one. I was very taken …