Optimum Nutrition
Spring 2016
Your nutrition magazine
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Dive into a goldmine of evidence-based health wisdom designed to help you feel your absolute best. You’ll uncover real-life success stories from top nutritional therapists, expert tips on tackling everything from gut health and anxiety to picky eating, and deep dives into targeted topics in our features. Whatever you’re looking for hopefully there is something in these issues for everyone.
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In this issue:
- Ayurveda & Spring Wellbeing: Explores the ancient Indian science of Ayurveda, examining how its dietary principles and holistic approach can boost overall wellbeing.
- Indian Head Massage Therapy: Investigates how this traditional Ayurvedic practice is being adapted to support adults and young people with autism and special needs.
- Seasonal Ayurvedic Recipes: Features four wholesome recipes adapted from The Everyday Ayurveda Cookbook by Kate O’Donnell.
- The Ketogenic Diet & Cancer Research: Examines the science behind the keto diet as a potential supportive pathway for cancer patients.
- Portion Control & Obesity: Asks whether simply reducing plate size can tackle obesity without reducing meal satisfaction.
- Feature Interview with Mary Daniels: Author and speaker Mary Daniels shares her personal journey overcoming childhood trauma, controlling relationships, and body dysmorphia.
- Plus: Regular features including All Woman, Men’s World, Move It, Food Fact File, research news updates, and much more!
Previous issues
This issue tackles New Year weight loss by sharing how three women ended years of yo-yo dieting, while Little Lives explores Fetal Alcohol Syndrome through the story of teenager Dominic Head. Our feature interview highlights author and goat farmer Shann Nix Jones on the surprising health benefits of a controversial ingredient, and Different Strokes examines equine therapy for autism and depression. Additionally, Men’s World addresses why male depression often goes unvoiced, All Woman shares winter skin-nutrition tips, and nutritional therapist Amelia Freer provides seasonal recipes alongside the latest research updates.
Explores whether ancient aphrodisiacs, diet, and nutrition can truly boost libido and fertility. BBC presenter Dr. Michael Mosley shares insights on self-experimentation and building lasting healthy habits, while our in-depth feature on Lyme disease covers key symptoms and nutritional recovery strategies. We also investigate whether everyday food flavorings contribute to weight gain, highlight top superfoods for managing menopause in All Woman, and offer essential wellness habits in Men’s World. Plus, enjoy hearty plant-based family recipes alongside the latest health news and research updates!
Explores how Asperger’s syndrome impacts selective eating in children and how parents cope, alongside eye-opening interviews with adults on severely restricted diets. We also share a real-life case study on using nutritional therapy to ease anxiety, look at new research on preventing travelers’ tummy, and offer expert advice on checking skin moles. Plus, All Woman examines the toxic load in seafood, alongside features on night running, juicing, and the health benefits of coffee.