NutritionChic

When your body turns against you – especially for blokes!

Cindy — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 02:23:32 +0000

Balding Why it happens The receding hairline or circle of shiny scalp in many men is caused by a combination of hereditary, hormones and age. A major factor causing baldness in genetically susceptible men is the hormone dihydrotestosterone which shrinks hair follicles. Baldness may also be a side effect of some medications for gout, arthritis, depression, heart [...]

When your body turns against you – part 3

Cindy — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 09:39:56 +0000

Deteriorating eyesight Why it happens Around 40-45 we develop a new mannerism – pulling our head back while peering at the paper or brochure held at arm’s length. It’s called presbyopia, it’s normal and there’s nothing we can do to prevent it. From adolescence the lens in our eye slowly thickens and becomes less flexible making [...]

When your body turns against you – Part 2

Cindy — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 02:13:16 +0000

Hot Flushes Why it happens Hot flushes are likely caused by the drop in oestrogen levels that starts in a woman’s forties. It’s thought that this oestrogen drop upsets the hypothalamus which acts like the body’s thermostat… What to do Keep cool and relaxed. Smoking, alcohol, caffeine and spicy foods can all trigger hot flushes. The jury is [...]

When your body turns against you

Cindy — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 06:30:23 +0000

Talk to most people over 40 and you’ll hear the same comments: “I just can’t eat, drink, run, stay up all night, read the fine print like I used to”. Youth is forgiving but after 40-something years of moving, breathing, digesting and gravity, our body starts to show signs of wear and tear. We’d [...]