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Keeping
your eyes bright and healthy will help you keep that sparkling youthful
look and is easier than you think by including some simple ingredients
in your diet.
- Carrots
are rich in betacarotene which the body converts into Vitamin
A, a vital nutrient for healthy eyesight and night vision. Other
good sources are orange - coloured fruits, egg yolk, butter
and cheese.
- Fruit
and veg rich in Vitamin C help prevent cataracts and keep eyes
free from infection. Good sources include peppers, citrus fruit,
broccolli and brussel sprouts.
- Avocados
and walnuts are good sources of Vitamin E, another essential
eye nutrient. This has an added bonus of being great for skin
too!
- Tea,
onions and red wine all contain the eye friendly anti-oxidant
quercetin.
- Oily
fish provides plenthy of Omega - 3 fatty acids. Without these
eyes can become red and gritty and look tired.
| DID YOU KNOW |
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80%
of breast cancer cases in the UK occur in women over 50? Alarmingly,
nearly three quarters of women this age are unaware of the risk,
says a recent survey by Breast Cancer Care. Nor do they know that
risk increases with age. Cherie Booth (Mrs Tony Blair) is patron
of the charity and speaks passionately about the subject. Having
lost an aunt to breast cancer it is a topic close to her heart.
Getting
to recognise changes in appearance and habit is vital and practice
nurses can help with self-examination methods.
The
good news is earlier diagnosis and far better treatment means
UK survival rates have increased in recent year. If you require
further info you can call Breast Cancer Helpline on 0808 800 6000.
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| HEAVENLY HAIR |
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If your
biggest desire is sleek, shiny hair, heres how to mak eyour wish
come true. First, book into a hairdressers for a trim. Even if you
have one-length hair or you are growing it, just get the ends neatened
up - it will make you look more groomed. Use a deep conditioning
treatment once a week to towel dried hair. Warmth enhances the conditioning
power, so wear a shower cap or wrap your hair in cling film while
it gets to work. Leave it on for at least 10 mins. If your hair
shades looking dull and you cannot afford a salon, use one of the
reputable brands at home, sticking to a shade near to your own for
a natural, healthy effect. Semi-permanent vegetable dyes are great
for adding gloss and bringing out your natural tones. If you are
blonde go for honey, caramel or biscuit shades. Brunetts should
try nutty, chocolate or toffee shades and readheads, coppers or
chestnut tones.
Q: My
cuticles are ragged and store, even though I smother them with
cream. How can I rescue them.
A: Keep
going with the handcream, making sure you massage it into your
cuticles gently but thoroughly, especially after washing your
hands. Never pull or cut cuticles yourself - you will need help
from a professional manicurist. The manicurist should soften the
cuticles and gently push them back. For a daily treat, use a branded
cticle cream or plain old olive oil. You can also try heating
a little olive oil for 45 seconds in the microwave. Test temperature,
then soak the fingers in the liquid until it cools. Do this for
three days running and cuticles should benefit considerably.
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