There’s a non-essential (meaning your body can make it) amino acid called glycine, that has some staggering benefits. However, as with so many things, as we age, our body is unable to make enough of it. And you definitely don’t want that to happen. Even though I’m a strong believer and taker of supplements, I didn’t know much about glycine …
Are you getting sufficient sleep?
Sleep is very important to us all. It’s vital for our health, mood and well-being and yet so many of us struggle to sleep well. It also seems to be something that can get worse with age. We tend to wake up earlier and earlier, no matter how late we go to bed. I’ve found that to sleep well, I …
An interview on career, marriage & navigating ageing
I recently did an interview for Best magazine and besides the usual, they also asked me for tips on ageing. It therefore seemed only right that I share it here on Ageless. Read below:
Why plain water won’t properly hydrate you
You would think that drinking plenty of water through the day would fully hydrate you, wouldn’t you? There are, however, a few crucial points to consider. Firstly, as mentioned in my book The In-Sync Diet, co-written with nutritionist Fleur Borrelli, it’s important to drink larger amounts when thirsty, rather than taking little sips through the day. Little sips will not …
Vitamins for men over 40
Even though most of the health and wellbeing I write and talk about is for everyone, my focus is mostly on women. So, here is one specifically for the men. Written by pharmacist Shabir Daya, he looks at the supplements that could be of benefit to men as they age. Personally, I’m a big fan of supplementation However, it’s not …
My top tips for looking and feeling young
I did giggle the other day when someone on social media responded to a photo of me by saying how unfair it was that we were the same age but that he looked like he could be my father and I looked the same age as his daughter! Well, I don’t think fairness comes into it to be honest. How …
How to top up your collagen levels
Collagen has been called the glue that holds everything together. It’s a very important component of your bodies but our supplies of it decline rapidly with age, so we need to get collagen from the foods we eat or through supplementation. I mentioned in a instagram post that bone broth is a fantastic source of collagen and was surprised by …
How exercise can treat depression
It’s well known that exercise is good for mood as it releases feel good endorphins. The latest research, however, goes a lot further and claims that exercise is better for our mental health than even medication or counselling. It found that exercise can help alleviate anxiety, depression and stress. And that the benefits should be seen within 12 weeks. There …
Is monk fruit the best natural sweetener?
On my recent trip to California I visited some of the fantastic organic supermarkets they have there. I was looking for some tasty treats that were sweetened with sugar alternatives. As well as the usual stevia, erythritol etc, I noticed that many things were sweetened with monk fruit. I had only heard of monk fruit as a vegan alternative to …
Surviving February
I don’t know about you, but I find February tough. Very tough indeed. The one positive aspect is that there is light at the end of the tunnel and spring is within sight. But how do we not only survive the deepest part of winter, but actually thrive? In this article, pharmacist at Victoria Health, Shabir Daya, gives some simple …
Is NAD the ultimate youth supplement? (video)
As we all know, levels of everything decline with age, from collagen to the ability to absorb nutrients to the ability of the body to mop up all the debris from inter cellular activity. But what if there was a supplement that worked at a cellular level to give cells the energy they need to carry out all their activities …
What kind of practitioner is best for back pain? (video)
I recently had a very bad episode with my back when it went into a spasm and left me in a huge amount of pain. I ended up having to take a week off work (a first in my career) and saw a LOT of my wonderful physiotherapist, Leslie Abrahams. Even with his incredible help and input, it took a …