Top Sante

So, here we are in lockdown again (in the UK at least – if you’re reading this from another country, I hope things are OK where you are). Understandably, the focus is still firmly on ways we can stay healthy and support our immune systems. Good diet,

When you sign up to receive Top Santé – 13 per year – you’ll be in the know with the latest health and wellbeing tips. You also get FREE delivery. And right now you can save 50 per cent when you subscribe and get six issues for just £12 (see page 30)

“We believe every woman has the ability to maximise her health and beauty at any age, regardless of health history. With a balanced diet, effective exercise and a positive mindset, you can stay younger for longer, inside and out. We’ll bring you the

Pets have been the secret superheroes of the pandemic, according to new research from Australia. A combination of lockdown and social distancing meant that many living alone were deprived of human-to-human contact for much of 2020 – while everyone ex

I love you (£6.99, Summersdale) This sweet little volume gathers together wise or besotted quotations from a range of poets, artists, writers and more, on the subject of love. Give a copy to a special someone, or keep it handy if you need help with

NARLOA Pink Detox Bath Soak (£13, narloa.com) is a blissful blend of dried rose petals, ylang ylang, bergamot, Dead Sea salt and Himalayan pink salt. Feel your worries wash away as the essential oils soothe any anxiety or tension, while the salts sti

I eat healthily, keep fit and do things I love so as to live a full life. Every morning, I do a half-hour walk with our dogs – it’s the highlight of my day – after five minutes of strength work in my bedroom. Wearing my pyjamas and watching BBC Break

Store all your leftover foods in these Tala Borosilicate Glass Storage Containers (from £5, talacooking. com). They can be used to store food as well as to microwave it, and feature a tight-fitting, leakproof, vented plastic lid. TIP ‘These container

1 Plan a day your partner would enjoy. Even if it’s not something you particularly want to do, if you care about them and want to make them happy, spending a whole day doing things they like will boost their happiness. 2 Do something together. It ca

The Tonic Clit Spritz (£29.99 thetonictribe.com). Heighten pleasurable sensations and soothe any irritation with this organic full-spectrum lubricant. Dr. Ed CBD Libido Oil (£48.99 dr-ed.co.uk). Regulate and enhance your libido naturally with the s

Sambucol Immuno Forte 30 Capsules (£13.49, hollandand barrett.com) contain black elderberry extract, which is clinically proven to help reduce the spread of infectious viruses, protect healthy cells and boost immunity. Leapfrog IMMUNE chewable tabl

USUALLY WITH exercise, the faster you go, the better your results, but there’s a school of thought that says when it comes to strength training, slow and steady might win the race. A technique called super-slow training sees you taking up to 20 secs

The common narrative around weight loss is that if you burn more calories than you consume, you lose weight. While technically, at a scientific level, if you burn off more calories than you consume you’ll probably be losing weight, this is overly sim

Feel Great Lose Weight. If you want to achieve weight loss that lasts, you have to work with your body’s signals, not against them. If you’ve been making a habit of eating what I call “blissy foods” [crisps, biscuits, cake etc], there’s a good chan

A smartphone app with a monitoring device was found to be five times more effective at diagnosing serious heart conditions, compared to standard tests. A study from The University of Edinburgh found that devices that can record an electrocardiogram (

NEXT TIME YOU TEXT A heart emoji to your beloved, spare a thought for the real flesh and blood organ keeping you alive. Your heart beats around 100,000 times per day at a speed of between 60 to 80 beats per minute as it pumps blood around your body.

DEBATE HAS LONG raged about whether meat – the red kind in particular – is good for you and, more specifically, whether it contributes to heart disease. In December, results were published from a 30-year study looking at 43,000 people in relation to

IT COULD BE AN important presentation at work, a near-miss on the road, or simply too many demands and deadlines in your life – if you’ve ever felt your heart racing and pounding when you’re in a stressful situation, it’s easy to imagine that it’s ta

Adding to the growing number of sustainable sportswear brands, new Feel Fit, created by strength coach Ellie Crawley, is made of Econyl, a regenerated nylon fibre made from fishnets. We love the Feel Fit Signature Full Length High Waisted Leggings (

When you find yourself feeling stressed, make the most of your body’s own natural ability to make you feel good. ‘When you exercise, your body releases chemicals called endorphins, which trigger a positive feeling in the body and make you feel better

• Lay on your back with knees bent and feet flat on the floor. • Put your hands behind your head, making sure your elbows are wide open and cradle your head, but don’t interlace your fingers. • Keeping your lower back on the ground, lift your shoulde

DRAGGING A TYRE, I was on a morning run around Cwm George Woods. I was cold, tired, hungry and wanted to stop, but preparing my mind and body for a trek across Antarctica is about forcing myself through those emotions. The Antarctic Fire Angels are s

The new range of scents from AOURA LONDON (from £9.99, boots.com) look gorgeous in these elegant jewel-toned bottles. The range features seven uplifting scents in eau de parfum and body mist, including: Pretty Woman, which is a mix of rose, vanilla,

‘Keeping your skin clean is vital,’ says international facialist Adeela Crown (adeelacrown.com). ‘Evenings are the best time to double cleanse just as facialists do during treatments. Try a thicker oil-based cleanser to remove make-up, followed by a

Mandarin, vetiver and lavender make for a wonderfully therapeutic combination in the Verdant Alchemy Drift Off Mineral Bath Salts (from £12, verdantalchemy.co.uk). Combine this with the relaxing effects of magnesium and the sleep-inducing power of a

According to the Lakeland website many people buy a Remoska Tria 3-in-1 Oven-To-Table Electric Cooker (£199.99, lakeland.co.uk) when they are getting major work done on their kitchen and want an alternative cooking method. But they report that people

FOR FIBRE FEBRUARY I’M bringing you a seriously delicious and fibre-filled way to start your day! Chia seeds are absolutely packed with dietary fibre, as are oats, bananas and nuts – especially almonds. You might not have guessed it, but dark chocola

These mussels take flavour and texture to a whole new level, hitting your senses from every angle. Salty, sweet, aromatic, juicy and soft. Serves 2 ■ Chinese black beans 4tbsp, fermented■ Vegetable oil 2tbsp■ Onion 1, finely diced■ Garlic cloves 2,

MERCURE CARDIFF Holland House Hotel & Spa is a contemporary 4-star property located within the vibrant centre of Cardiff. It has an excellent restaurant and luxurious spa and leisure facilities which, if you win this compeititon, you’ll experience on

Being under too much stress – and that’s most of us right now! – can affect heart health. A stroll in the woods or anywhere in nature can help reduce stress – turn to p54 for more ideas. Winter skin needs deep cleansing and hydrating. Choose a thic