…to the November/December issue. It’s that time of year when the whole country stops for a few days to get cosy, celebrate, give presents and tuck into mountains of seriously scrumptious food. But if you’re plagued by IBS – and up to 10 million of us are – all the rich food, booze and stress of Christmas can aggravate symptoms and make life a misery. We’ve asked a leading IBS expert for the very latest on easing this distressing condition.
Gillian McKeith gives us her take on festive fare, plus you’ll find top tips on staying in top health through the party season and keeping your cool at Yuletide.
We also bring you the ultimate report on herbs, looking at the powerful impact they can have on women’s health. And we’re giving you the chance to become a cover model as we launch the Face of Healthy competition. See page 83 to find out how to enter.
Have a healthy, happy Christmas!
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- 3–9 November – Psoriasis Awareness Week
- 5 November – National Stress Awareness Day
- 4 December – Breast Cancer Care’s Carol Service by Candlelight
The Psoriasis Association says there are still misunderstandings, myths and in some cases blatant discrimination related to psoriasis. The charity believes that by providing information and raising awareness of the impact of living with psoriasis we can help to increase acceptance and tolerance of what to some people is a difficult and incomprehensible condition. See www.psoriasis-association.org.uk.
The big issues in life can be exciting for some and too demanding for others, resulting in stress – redundancy and moving home are just two examples. Worrying undermines our natural ability to cope and most people admit it is completely ineffective. The 'Don't Worry.....Take Action!' campaign is designed help change worrying into positive action. Go to www.nationalstressawarenessday.co.uk to find out more.
Start your Christmas festivities with an evening of carols and celebrity readings, all the while helping Breast Cancer Care raise funds and provide support and information to the thousands of people affected by breast cancer every year. It takes place at St Paul's Church, Knightsbridge, London Tickets are £30 including wine and mince pies. For tickets call 020 7960 3554 or book online at www.breastcancercare.org.uk/carols.