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Three alternative practitioners explain Rolfing, pranic healing and ‘wu wei wisdom’! 60 Ask the expert Dr Melanie WynneJones answers yyour health h questions 10 WOMAN’S WEEKLY HEALTHY LIVING, TI Media Limited, 161 Marsh Wall, London E14 9AP Telephone 020 3148 5000 ISSN 2042 3950 Back issues 01733 688964 Unless otherwise stated, all competitions, free samplings, discounts and offers are only available to readers in the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man and the Republic of Ireland Pre-press by Rhapsody Media Printed by Walstead UK Limited WOMAN’S WEEKLY is a registered trademark of TI Media Limited and is sold subject to the following conditions, namely that it shall not, without the written consent of the publishers first given, be lent, resold, hired out, or otherwise disposed of by way of trade at more than the recommended selling price shown on the cover, and that it shall not be lent, resold or hired or otherwise disposed of in a mutilated condition or in any unauthorised cover by way of trade or affixed to or as part of any publication or advertising, literary or pictorial matter whatsoever © TI Media Limited, 2019 We work hard to achieve the highest standards of editorial content, and we are committed to complying with the Editors’ Code of Practice (https://www.ipso.co.uk/IPSO/cop.html) as enforced by IPSO If you have a complaint about our editorial content, you can email us at complaints@ti-media.com or write to Complaints Manager, TI Media Limited Legal Department, 161 Marsh Wall, London E14 9AP Please provide details of the material you are complaining about and explain your complaint by reference to the Editors’ Code We will endeavour to acknowledge your complaint within five working days and we aim to correct substantial errors as soon as possible I think I’m ageing pretty darn well ‘I can still touch my toes,’ I boasted to my two teenage daughters recently ‘Yeah, but it only counts with your hands – not your boo bs, Mum,’ quipped my eldest! I guess tha t maintaining a healthy sense of humo ur about yourself is another way of staying young?! So, I devoured the brilliant age-proof ing tips in our 18-page special which sta rts on p35 There’s so much you can to turn back the clock on both your mi nd and body Tanya Pearey WomanÕs Weekly Health Editor 64 A toast to the humble sarnie – we celebrate Britain’s favourite snack 66 Health spotlight: Can vaping help you stop smoking? 30 ways with asparagus – It’s in season now, so make the most of it! 56 Tasty low-cal tray bakes Ideal midweek family meals CookeRy 12 12 Recipes for a light and delicious Easter spread Starters, mains, sides and desserts that will delight family and friends ✤ Group Specials Director Charlotte Richards ✤ Health Editor Tanya Pearey ✤Art Editor Christine Beadle ✤ Food Writer Jessica Findlay ✤ Head of Marketing Mary Bird WW Healthy Living w Contents April 2019 Stop press The latest news in the world of wellbeing This month it’s Newsflash E a healthy Eat h breakfast and protect your brain Studies have found that a fatty, sugary breakfast causes a spike in blood-sugar levels which can harm memory and cognitive function Separate research from the universities of Oxford and Sydney found the unhealthy breakfasts had a negative effect on concentration levels So choose a healthier option each morning, such as porridge with fruit, nuts and seeds, or baked beans or poached egg on wholemeal toast If you usually… lose grip when out walking Try this instead… The Thermo Rogue Mid GTX from Merrell (£179.99 from leading outdoor stores and sports shoes.com) is a walking boot with fantastic grip on mud, ice and snow thanks to an advanced gripping surface on the soles It’s also lightweight, water resistant and insulated for all adverse weather conditions Now you can get out there – whatever the weather… WW Healthy Living Bowel Cancer Awareness month A lso called colon or rectal cancer, it’s the fourth most common cancer in the UK, with 42,000 people diagnosed each year Most (94%) are over the age of 50, with 59% aged 70 or above An estimated one in 18 women (and one in 15 men) will be diagnosed with it during their lifetime It’s the UK’s second biggest cancer killer, with more than 16,000 deaths a year But bowel cancer is also one of the most treatable cancers, so it’s important to catch it early What to watch for If you have any of these symptoms see your doctor immediately Most bowel problems not turn out to be cancer but early diagnosis saves lives ✿ A persistent and unexplained change in your bowel habits ✿ Bleeding from your bottom or blood in your poo ✿ Unexplained weight loss ✿ Unexplained extreme tiredness ✿ Pain or a lump in your tummy ways To… sTop sNoRiNg Lose weight if you need to If you make gasping noises you may have sleep apnoea, a serious condition that needs treatment, so see your GP Change position You’re more likely to snore when sleeping on your back so try pillows or special wedges to keep you on your side Cut back on alcohol Stop smoking and don’t take sleeping pills – they all raise your risk of snoring For more info contact the British Snoring Association on 01284 717688; britishsnoring.co.uk TOP NEWS My healthy life Dr Paula Holt, Dean of the College of Health and Social Care at the University of Derby, reveals how she boosts her health and wellbeing My go-to remedy Fresh air (combined with some outd oor exercise) is my fail-safe remedy to alleviate stress and give me time and space to think through issues and develop solutions My favourite meal I love spicy, flavoursome food, so curries and chillies are my favourit e meals, followed by a ‘proper pudding ’ like rhubarb crumble and custard How I keep fit Screening is a way of spotting the early signs of cancer If you’re registered with a GP, you’ll be sent a testing kit every two years from the age of 60 (50 in Scotland), which looks for hidden blood in your poo For details call 0800 707 6060 or visit nhs.uk How to prevent it Experts believe around half of bowel cancers could be prevented by a healthier lifestyle Try to: ✿ Avoid processed meats and limit red meat (no more than 500g a week) ✿ Eat plenty of fibre from wholegrains, pulses, veg and fruit ✿ Maintain a healthy weight ✿ Keep active – aim for at least 30 minutes of exercise, five times a week ✿ Don’t smoke ✿ Keep alcohol consumption as low as possible – the recommended upper limit is 14 units a week ✿ Find out more from Bowel Cancer UK (020 7940 1760; bowelcanceruk.org.uk) and Cancer Research UK (0808 800 4040; cancerresearchuk.org) New Reads… for a healthy mind Positive Thinking Pocketbook (£8.99, Capstone) If you’re stuck in a negativity rut this little book can help Gill Hasson’s tips are simple but effective and there are sections on becoming more confident and coping with criticism The positive-thinking quotes at the end are an inspiration My perfect day There will be glorious sunshine and I’d start with a bike ride with my husban d in the Derbyshire countryside, follo wed by a pub lunch I’d watch one of my sons playing rugby in the afternoon, then spend the evening in our love ly garden enjoying a barbecue and a glass of wine A good book at bedtime wou ld end the day restfully Ten to Zen (£10.99, Bluebird) Psychotherapist Owen O’Kane shows you how to reduce your anxiety and stress levels in just 10 minutes a day The mental workouts are based on the latest tried-and-tested therapeutic models from neuroscience and psychology, and are quick and easy to fit into even the busiest of lives WW Healthy Living Words: Tanya Pearey PhoTos: GeTTy, Ti-mediaconTenT.com NHS screening I used to be an Army officer and keeping fit has stayed with me I enjo y walking our dog each day and try to run or cycle as often as I can I love sailing, but opportunities to get out to sea are limited living in the Midland s! 7hay fever drug-free ways y to beat Keep sneezing, itching and sore eyes under control this year without the pills, with our expert advice Wise up to pollen ✿ Avoiding pollen is key to preventing the onslaught of hay fever symptoms ‘Monitor pollen forecasts and, as far as possible, limit the time you spend outdoors when levels are high,’ says Holly Shaw, a Nurse Advisor with Allergy UK ‘Take precautions indoors, too, by keeping windows and doors closed And think about how you dry clothes Hanging them on a line in the garden could mean pollen collects on them and you then bring it indoors.’ And if you hang bed linen out, you could have uncomfortable nights in store You can find pollen forecasts online, such as the University of Worcester’s five-day pollen calendar at worcester.ac.uk/ discover/pollen-forecast.html Foods that help ✿ Researchers at the University of Crete found that patients sticking to a healthy Mediterranean diet suffered fewer hay fever symptoms ‘One big advantage is that this way of eating focuses on fresh rather than processed foods,’ says nutritional therapist Ali Cullen ‘These give you the B and C vitamins you need to keep your adrenal glands stable and prevent the extra histamine that gets released when you’re stressed Vitamin C also helps to break down histamine, so the more you have of it the better ‘Try to have lots of fresh herbs for a healthy immune system, and eat bitter leaves such as rocket, watercress and chicory These promote better digestion and this has a knock-on effect to prevent inflammation and in turn allergic reactions like hay fever, which are more likely when your body is already inflamed.’ Foods that harm ✿ Photos: Getty Although a lovely fresh salad can help prevent hay fever, one that has come from a bag may make it more likely! ‘That’s because the preservatives often added to packs of leaves can trigger a release of histamine when you eat them,’ says Ali ‘You also need to be careful of adding vinegar to your salad dressing, as that can contain histamine Wine and beer are also high in histamine, as are fermented and WW Healthy Living marinated foods like pickles ‘Aged cheeses – often luxury – which are deliberately contaminated with bacteria, can be a histamine-ridden nightmare, and some otherwise healthy foods, such as aubergines and spinach, are also naturally high in histamine,’ says Ali ‘It’s also worth cutting back on caffeine It impacts on your adrenal glands, increasing the amount of histamine you produce.’ Self help Give it the needle ✿ A 2013 study found that acupuncture could reduce hay fever symptoms – although the effects didn’t last in the long-term ‘Acupuncturists believe your body’s natural energy or ‘chi’ level makes you more or less resilient to conditions such as hay fever,’ says Andrew Broch of the Leeds Acupuncture Clinic ‘Stimulating the qu-chi acupuncture point on your elbow can improve the natural energy level so your body doesn’t react when it comes into contact with pollen.’ put up a barrier ✿ If you’re venturing outdoors, wear wraparound sunglasses and a hat with a brim to prevent pollen getting into your eyes and hair Holly says, ‘You can also try using a nasal balm to trap pollen particles before they enter your nostrils.’ Try HayMax Pure Organic Drug-Free Allergen Barrier Balm, £6.99, Boots exposure to more pollen? ✿ Immunotherapy treatment uses mega doses of pollen to help sufferers build up their resistance It’s available on prescription and given as an injection or a pill, but you have to commit to three years of treatment ‘It’s an option if you have severe hay fever that significantly impacts on your daily life,’ says Holly ‘But you’d need to talk to your GP to be assessed for eligibility, then referred to an allergy specialist.’ It offers a hay fever cure, according to a study of 106 patients at London’s Royal Brompton Hospital When you have to take pills Go herbal ✿ If you prefer to avoid conventional medicines, try a herbal remedy such as A Vogel’s Pollinosan Hayfever Tablets, £10.49 for 120, or A Vogel Pollinosan Luffa Nasal Spray, £7.99 for 20ml, Holland & Barrett, to rinse and cleanse your nose of pollen talk to your pharmacist They’re often the best first port of call ‘A daily non-sedating antihistamine is the first-line treatment for hay fever, and there are a variety of preparations available to suit individual needs,’ says Holly You’ll probably save money, too, if you can get to know the key ingredients and ask for these by name For example, the big brand Clarityn is the same as loratadine, which costs about a tenth of the price if you buy it by its generic name from behind the pharmacy counter Beyond antihistamines, corticosteroid nasal sprays help to prevent inflammation – but you need to start taking these about two weeks before your symptoms strike Once your nostrils are inflamed, it will be harder for the active ingredient beclometasone to penetrate WW Healthy Living Spring clean your w AND STAY HEAlTH MARCH Time to quit It’s No Smoking Day in March, making it a great month to give up the habit for good Combining nicotine replacement therapy with the NHS Stop Smoking services will boost your chance of quitting by up to four times, says pharmacist Sam Preston Call 0300 123 104 or visit nhs.uk/smokefree to find details of your local service JUNE photos (posed by models): getty, alamy Take boneboosting exercise When the days are longer, your motivation will be higher Experts recommend weightbearing activities such as running, walking, dancing or tennis, combined with resistance exercise Also include exercises for balance, to help prevent falls and lessen the risk of fractures This month also sees World Blood Donor Day, and 200,000 new donors are needed Donors across England will receive a text message when their blood goes to a hospital to save or improve lives Find out more at blood.co.uk APRIl Stave off the seasonal sneezes MAY Make your barbecue healthier Around 15 million of us in the UK suffer from hay fever, and the key to stopping symptoms in their tracks is to try to start treatment before they emerge Holly Shaw, nurse advisor at Allergy UK, says, ‘A variety of effective remedies are available, including steroid nasal sprays, oral antihistamines, eye drops and nasal barrier balms Speak to a pharmacist about the right treatment for you.’ With the spring bank holiday being a popular time to fire up the barbie, consider alternatives such as chicken kebabs and fish to the usual burgers and bangers Consultant surgeon Mr Nick West, from Spire St Anthony’s Hospital, warns, ‘The latest evidence suggests that regularly eating a significant amount of red or processed meat adds to colorectal cancer risk These should be eaten as an occasional treat than as the main source of protein.’ JUlY AUGUST Have a healthy holiday We Brits need to be more clued up on our risk of getting ill abroad: only 12% of us research diseases beforehand, yet travellers from Europe are, for example, 10 times more likely to contract malaria as they carry no ‘natural immunity’ For advice, check fitfortravel.nhs.uk Medical bills for British holidaymakers who fall ill or are injured abroad have almost doubled in the past decade, with average claims costing over £900 – yet around six million of us still jet off on holiday without having travel insurance Protect your skin Prices for sunscreens vary Cheaper ones are fine if they offer protection against all three of the following: UV-A: These are the rays responsible for premature skin ageing The star rating shows the level of protection UV-B: These rays are responsible for tanning and burning SPF shows the level of protection IR-A: These are infrared-A rays that penetrate deeply, causing short- and long-term skin damage ellbeing HY All YEAR SEPTEMBER OCTOBER Make a resolution You’re more likely to stick to health-based resolutions now than in dreary January For those coming back from a summer holiday refreshed, it’s traditionally a month for change as the new school year begins and evening classes and courses commence Why not take up a new hobby, sign up for a charity challenge, or perhaps aim to eat at least one new vegetable per week Book a flu jab According to the NHS, from early October to the beginning of November is the best time to have your jab After this, the flu season is in full swing The jab won’t stop all flu viruses, and the level of protection may vary from person to person, but if you get flu after vaccination it’s likely to be milder and shorter-lived than it would otherwise have been There’s also evidence that the flu jab can reduce your risk of stroke Visit nhs.uk for more details DECEMBER JANUARY Keep stress in check ‘One in 20 people considers Christmas to be more stressful than divorce or burglary,’ says Neil Shah of the Stress Management Society But with a bit of preparation, you can minimise stress ‘Delegate!’ advises Suzie Hayman, agony aunt and trustee of charity Family Lives (familylives.org.uk) ‘Plan ahead, make a list and marshal the forces Assign people tasks – then don’t interfere It doesn’t matter if the results aren’t perfect if it takes some of the weight from your shoulders Lower your standards rather taking it back on yourself!’ Give up alcohol There are numerous health benefits to completing Dry January, and many people lose weight, sleep better and save cash Evidence from Alcohol Concern shows that, six months afterwards, participants not only drink less frequently and less per session, but they also get drunk less often If you go back to alcohol, keep tabs on your consumption with the free mobile app from Drinkaware (drinkaware.co.uk) – you can set goals based on your habits to help moderate your drinking The British Liver Trust also has an app called Spruce that may help (loveyourliver org.uk/spruce) HealtH planner Follow our special month-by-month guide to feeling great for the next 12 monthsÉ NOVEMBER Start taking vitamin D Vitamin D is primarily produced by the action of sunlight on our skin, which means we’re at greatest risk of deficiency over the winter months (see p55) It’s vital for strong bones and teeth, supporting our immune system, protecting against heart disease and certain cancers, and even improving mood Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) is identical to the form we produce naturally Try Healthspan’s Super Strength Vitamin D3 – £11.95 for 240 tablets from healthspan.co.uk FEBRUARY Check your moles Your skin is palest now, so a mole check, as it’s easier to see the colour and outline Get your partner or a friend to photograph your moles – especially those you can’t see Report any change in size, shape or colour to your GP If you have a lot of moles or are concerned, consider booking a complete, top-to-toe examination with a dermatologist ‘I feel better than ever in my 50s’ Cold Feet star Hermione Norris reveals why a cancer scare has left her grateful for the ageing process… M any of us have a nagging fear of becoming ‘middle-aged’ and invisible after turning 50, but not Hermione Norris Since hitting the milestone two years ago, the actress says she feels happier and healthier than ever ‘There is a fear to begin with,’ she admits ‘The grief I felt in the build-up took me by surprise, as I’d always looked forward to being in my 50s But now I see more beauty in women in their 50s, 60s and 70s than I in a 20-year-old.’ She adds, ‘The myth that you have the best time of your life when you’re young is b******s! My life has honestly got better and better the older I’ve got.’ The actress says that this decade is ‘hugely liberating,’ adding excitedly, ‘I have looked forward and grown into myself.’ Even the menopause doesn’t get Hermione down ‘I am relieved I don’t have regular, agonising periods,’ she says But it’s not all positivity and light for Hermione, who plays Karen Marsden in ITV’s Cold Feet, as she has revealed that she suffered a terrifying breast-cancer scare during a routine check-up Hermione spoke about her own experiences after it was revealed that her co-star Fay Ripley’s character Jenny Gifford would be diagnosed with the disease in the most recent series of the comedy drama ‘I had a cancer scare myself,’ she confessed ‘I have looked forward and grown into myself’ 10 WW Healthy Living ‘I found a lump, and my main thought when I got the all-clear was “Thank God it’s not me” I know women who are going through it now, with children It’s terrifying.’ It was a lucky escape for Hermione, who is mum to son Wilf, 14, and daughter Hero, 11 – who she says are her life’s ‘greatest gifts’ So, with a hectic work schedule – the actress also Starring in Luther with Enzo Cilenti, left, and with the cast of Cold Feet IT’S ALL ABOUT YOU! ✱ Expert Advice ✱ Trusted Health ✱ Inspiring Real Life ✱ Easy Style ON SALE EVERY TUESDAY tUrn bacK time speciaL spHoetalligtHHt Vitamin D What you need to knoW One in six of us may develop a severe deficiency before summer U p to half of us in the UK have lowish vitamin D levels (scientists are still debating what’s ‘normal’), although we may not show symptoms Lack of winter sunlight makes us vulnerable, especially if we live further north or have other risk factors (see box) Where does it come from? Most of it’s made in our skin in response to the sun’s ultraviolet B rays We need 15-30 minutes’ daily outdoor sun exposure on our faces and arms – which is more difficult in winter We get much less from our diets, but UK law says infant milks and margarines must be fortified with vitamin D Other sources include oily fish, liver, egg yolks, red meat and fortified breakfast cereals and breads What does vitamin d do? It regulates the metabolism of calcium, and is vital for healthy bones and teeth In children, deficiency can lead to rickets, while adults can get osteomalacia – painful, weakened muscles and People with naturally dark bones – which can lead skin (especially those of to falls, fractures and African-Caribbean, South Asian severe fatigue But it or Middle Eastern origin) may also play a role in People who are housebound, our immune systems, out or who rarely go out with some cancers and ring cove or putting on sunblock cardiovascular diseases hing skin with clot groups at higher risk PHOTOs (main POsed by mOdel): geTTy, alamy Babies, children, pregnant or breastfeeding women and the elderly People with restricted diets or conditions that affect nutrient absorption, such as vegetarians, people who eat non-fortified breads, or with chronic liver/kidney or bowel disease, or alcoholism (although we don’t know whether supplements could prevent these) Too much vitamin D can raise calcium levels, causing weakened bones, kidney stones and heart or kidney damage how much we need? It’s been surprisingly difficult to establish this – particularly as many of us manage with ‘low’ blood levels, while others run into problems at higher levels There’s also concern about taking too much Our skin safely regulates its own production, but it’s hard to know how much vitamin D we get individually from our diets Scientists say more research is needed, including on whether our needs are affected by weight, body fat, age, ethnic group or actual blood level In 2012, the government produced guidelines for those in at-risk groups; these were strengthened by Public Health England (PHE) at the end of 2016, following a report from the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) the SaCn guidelines These say that almost all of us, aged four years and over, need an average of at least 10 micrograms (400 international units/IU) of vitamin D daily to keep us above ‘population-protective levels’ But it’s hard to know if we’re getting enough as individuals, especially in winter, or if we’re in an at-risk group (see box) So PHE has said anyone over the age of year may benefit from taking a daily 10mcg supplement, particularly from October to March, and especially if they are in an at-risk group Under-4s should take supplements all year round; babies under a year should take 8.5-10mcg daily, unless they’re drinking more than 500ml of vitamin D-fortified infant formula milk daily (breast- and cow’s milk don’t contain enough) Adults can buy vitamins over the counter Your health visitor can advise you about supplements for babies and children They may be free under the Government’s Healthy Start scheme WW Healthy Living 55 One-tray slimmer dinners These all-in-one tasty roasts make healthy midweek meals a breeze Tested by us So they work for you Per serving: 445 cals; 13.5g fat; 5g sat fat; 49g carbs Hearty halloumi bake ServeS ✿ red peppers, deseeded and cut into large pieces ✿ aubergine, cut into chunks ✿ large sweet potatoes (about 500g), peeled and cut into small chunks ✿ large courgette, 56 WW Healthy Living This healthy veggie tray bake feels luxuriously indulgent, thanks to t he rich and salty cheese – yet it’s less than 500 calories per serving! thickly sliced ✿ 2tsp fennel seeds, optional ✿ 1tbsp olive oil ✿ 150g (5oz) red split lentils, rinsed ✿ 750ml hot vegetable stock ✿ 250g pack light halloumi cheese, cut into slices ✿ Handful of fresh parsley leaves, to garnish Heat the oven to 200C/Gas Put the prepared veg and fennel seeds, if using, in a large roasting tin or baking dish Drizzle with the oil, season, then mix well together by hand Roast for 30 mins Sprinkle the lentils over, then pour in the hot stock Roast for another 15-20 mins, until the veg and lentils are cooked through Lay cheese slices on top, then pop under a hot grill for 5-8 mins, until golden Sprinkle with parsley to serve cookery Cook’s tip eek You could use 0%-fat Gr crème the of ce natural yogurt in pla fer pre u yo if e frch Per serving: 432 cals; 26g fat; 9g sat fat; 33g carbs One-tin sausage and squash roast Good-quality sausages have a higher meat content and less fat than many cheaper alternatives ServeS ✿ good-quality sausages of your choice ✿ 350g (13oz) prepared squash ✿ 500g (1lb) mini new potatoes, cut in half ✿ 1tbsp oil ✿ 2tsp paprika ✿ Zest lemon ✿ 2-3tbsp half-fat crème frche ✿ A few fresh basil leaves Heat the oven to 200C/Gas Arrange the sausages, squash and potatoes in a roasting tin and toss in the oil, paprika and lemon zest Season well and roast for 30 mins, tossing well halfway through To serve, dot the crème frche over the dish and scatter with basil leaves WW Healthy Living 57 All-in-one fish supper Per serving: 302 cals; 10g fat; White fish and vibrant Mediterranean veg pack this fish 3g sat fat; dish full of valuable nutrients 20g carbs ServeS ✿ red and yellow pepper, chopped ✿ 200g (7oz) cherry tomatoes ✿ courgette, chopped ✿ red onion, thickly sliced ✿ 3tbsp olive oil ✿ 4tbsp fresh white breadcrumbs ✿ 2tbsp Parmesan cheese, grated ✿ Small handful basil, chopped ✿ x 150g (5oz) cod fillets Heat the oven to 190C/ Gas Put the peppers, Mediterranean chicken tray bake Per serving: 344 cals; 16g fat; 4g sat fat; 5g carbs Chicken legs on the bone make this low-carb roas so tasty ServeS ✿ 400g (14oz) mixed tomatoes, halved or quartered ✿ 150g (5oz) roasted artichoke hearts, halved ✿ lemon, quartered ✿ 1tbsp olive oil ✿ x 250g (8oz) bone-in, skin-on chicken legs ✿ 5g (2½oz) mixed black and green olives ✿ Large handful of oregano leaves Heat the oven to 180C/ Gas Scatter the tomatoes, artichoke hearts 58 WW Healthy Living and lemon wedges over the base of a deep baking tray Heat the oil in a frying pan and brown the chicken skin-side down for mins each, until golden and crisp – you may need to this in batches if your pan isn’t large enough Put the chicken legs on top of the tomatoes, drizzle over the cooking juices and season well Roast in the oven for 25 mins, add the olives and oregano and return to the oven for 5-8 mins to heat through and finish cooking Serve with herby new potatoes, if you like tomatoes, courgette and onion in a large baking dish or tray, and drizzle with 2tbsp olive oil Bake in the oven for 15 mins Mix the breadcrumbs with the cheese and basil Remove the tray from the oven and arrange the cod fillets on top of the veg Top each fillet with some of the cheesy breadcrumbs and drizzle over the remaining oil Return the dish to the oven for 15 mins, or until the fish is cooked through and the breadcrumb topping is turning golden cookery okilar’sin caltioripes and fat Ca,osim Per serving: 341 cals; 10g fat; 2.5g sat fat; 35g carbs Miso roast salmon with kale Savoury miso adds an extra depth of flavour to this fish dish ServeS ✿ sweet potatoes, sliced ✿ garlic cloves, crushed ✿ heads of fennel, sliced ✿ 2tbsp white miso paste ✿ lightly smoked salmon fillets ✿ red onion, chopped ✿ 4tbsp tamari or soy sauce ✿ lemon ✿ 200g (7oz) cherry tomatoes ✿ 100g (3½oz) kale Heat the oven to 200C/Gas Put the potato, garlic and fennel into a roasting tin Mix the miso paste with 500ml boiling water and pour over Arrange the salmon on top of the vegetables and sprinkle the onion over Drizzle over the tamari or soy sauce and bake for 25 mins until the vegetables and fish are cooked through Cut slices of lemon, halve them and place a piece on each salmon fillet Squeeze over the juice from the remaining lemon, add the cherry tomatoes and kale and bake for a further mins WW Healthy Living 59 Compiled by JessiCa Findlay ReCipes and images: Ti-media ConTenT.Com Trout or tun ega oils, would to salmon and high in om s recipe thi in ll also work we Ask the expe es Dr Melanie Wynne-Jon ’ ars has over 30 ye experience as a GP Your health h questions answered by Dr Melanie Wynne-Jones Q Can you get gallstone pain when you’ve had your gall bladder out? A The gall bladder stores bile (waste products and digestive juices from the liver) until after a meal, when it squirts it down a tube called the common bile duct, through the pancreas and a muscular ring (sphincter of Oddi) into the small intestine Common problems include episodes of inflammation and pain (cholecystitis), and gallstones These may have no symptoms, or trigger waves of pain if they lodge in the gall bladder outlet or common bile duct Pain is usually felt under the right ribs, across the upper tummy, and sometimes in the back or shoulder It’s often severe, with vomiting and sweating Surgeons check for stray stones during gallbladder removal, but these occasionally get missed and continue to cause pain They can be removed using endoscopy (a swallowed telescope) Sphincter of Oddi dysfunction caused by narrowing or faulty muscle action can produce similar pain SOD is more common in women, and sometimes mimics pancreas inflammation instead; it can also be relieved by surgery carried out via endoscopy So if you’re still having pain, see your GP, who can refer you for scans and appropriate telescope tests Q A Are health apps for smartphones and tablets reliable? Apps that track your fitness and health readings can be good motivators if you’re someone who’s spurred on by feedback and not demotivated when progress seems slow Information that you enter yourself, such as your weight and height, should be reliable, but step or mileage counters can be significantly out, as can body-fat and muscle calculations, and if you’re tracking your blood pressure or blood-sugar readings, those machines must be accurate, too Apps that tell you the calorie, fat or sugar content of different foods or track your intake may also depend on getting the brand or portion size right Apps with automated reminders (‘Have you used your inhaler?’ or ‘What is your blood sugar this morning?’) can be useful, but a US review of 137 apps covering a wide range of diseases found that many fail to alert the user when their condition has Q What are personality disorders and can they be treated? A PHOTOS (POSED BY MODELS): GETTY Personality disorders are a group of mentalhealth problems that affect the way people see themselves and the world, the way they feel and the way they behave – so they may have difficulty in controlling their temper, emotions, mood and actions The Royal College of Psychiatrists’ information leaflet at rcpsych.ac.uk/healthadvice aspx suggests three different categories or clusters of PDs – ‘odd and eccentric’, ‘dramatic, emotional and erratic’ and ‘anxious and fearful’ PDs should only be diagnosed by a psychiatrist, who can exclude other conditions and recommend the most suitable treatment for the individual This might include a form of talking treatment, medication and advice on self-help and support (also visit outofthefog.website) Dr MelanIe Wynne-JoneS HelplIneS Our phone lines give you access to professionals who can offer you help and advice Stress 0904 470 0681 ✽ Migraine 0904 470 0682 ✽ IBS 0904 470 0683 ✽ Varicose veins 0904 470 0684 ✽ Heartburn 0904 470 0685 ✽ Heavy periods 0904 470 0686 Calls cost 65p per plus your telephone company’s network access charge and last approx four mins Users must be 18+ You must have the bill payer’s permission Service provider: Spoke, 0333 202 3390 60 WW WH Healthy lth Li Living i pert Medical Q&a Q A deteriorated and requires urgent medical advice Some apps are difficult to understand if you have limited reading, numeracy or IT skills, and many don’t protect users’ privacy or confidential health information So choose carefully, and if you’re self-monitoring a health condition, check that your doctor or practice nurse thinks it’s appropriate Women whose periods started before they were 11 are a third more likely to have a premature menopause (before the age of 40) and 80% more likely to have an early menopause (between the ages of 40 and 44), according to Australian researchers who surveyed over 50,000 postmenopausal women around the world They say women without children are at higher risk, and that early periods are sometimes linked to other problems, such as polycystic ovaries, irregular periods and endometriosis Earlier menopause increases the risk of health problems such as cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis and type diabetes So if your periods started early, it’s a good incentive to look at your lifestyle well before the menopause Women who’ve already gone through it will benefit from lifestyle changes, too You can find out more about these from nhs.uk/livewell And if you get early menopausal symptoms (hot flushes, sweats, vaginal dryness, mood changes and so on), ask your GP about hormone replacement therapy Q Is it a good idea for my health to give up caffeine completely? A Caffeine is a stimulant, often present in coffee, tea, chocolate, colas, energy drinks and some painkiller brands Many of us like the caffeine lift, but it stays in our bodies for hours and we may be sensitive to side effects These include feeling wired, disturbed sleep, palpitations (rapid/missed heartbeats) and bladder and bowel irritation If you’re pregnant it can lower your baby’s birth weight, or, in extreme doses, lead to miscarriage Two UK students needed dialysis after an experiment that accidently gave them the equivalent of 300 cups of coffee, and too much pure caffeine can be fatal However, research suggests that, rather than causing harm, a moderate caffeine intake may help to protect against some diseases Current recommendations are to limit our intake to less than 450mcg daily (200mcg for pregnant women) You can find the caffeine content of various drinks and chocolates at nhs.uk If you’re suffering side effects now, cutting down or cutting it out altogether may be sensible, but be prepared for up to a week of unpleasant withdrawal headaches Q My mother witnessed itnessed a nasty road accident last week Should she be offered a debrief to prevent PTSD? A When bad things happen, it’s natural to get upset We keep rerunning it in our minds and may feel weepy, angry or guilty, have trouble sleeping or get jumpy and anxious about going out or staying in alone This is a normal reaction that helps us come to terms with events Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can have similar symptoms and start immediately or after weeks or months, with flashbacks, nightmares, panic attacks and/or depression, and physical symptoms of anxiety Immediate ‘formal’ debriefing can make things worse For now, I’d just encourage your mum to talk about her feelings She or you may also find the Royal College of Psychiatrists’ leaflet Coping After a Traumatic Event helpful (see the link in my answer about personality disorders, left) But if her distress lasts more than a month, you could suggest she speaks to her GP WW Healthy Living 61 DR WYNNE-JONES IS UNABLE TO OFFER INDIVIDUAL ADVICE OR SEE INDIVIDUAL PATIENTS ADVICE GIVEN HERE IS FOR GENERAL INFORMATION ONLY PLEASE SEEK HELP FROM YOUR OWN GP IF YOU HAVE A MEDICAL PROBLEM I was at primary school when my periods started – will I have an early menopause, too? Coping with… ‘trouble Down below’ Woman’s Weekly doctor Melanie Wynne-Jones tells you what you need to know about two intimate health issues symptoms, or unexpected bleeding, can help to identify what’s wrong, although you may need further tests Vaginal dryness Painful sex A n estimated one in 13 women up to the age of 74 has had painful sex for at least three months in the past year, according to UK research Not surprisingly, these women often also mentioned other difficulties, such as vaginal dryness, lack of enjoyment and anxiety about sex, relationship issues (including unequal levels 62 WW Healthy Living of desire), physical health problems and depression Pain can be a stinging or ‘tearing’ soreness felt at the entrance or inside the vagina (front passage) or a dull, aching or persistent pain deep in your pelvis during or after lovemaking (and possibly other times, too) Describing pain accurately and any linked urinary, vulval (external) or bowel Rapid lubrication eases lovemaking, but if we’re inhibited or not turned on, or our oestrogen levels are low, this may not happen Low oestrogen levels can occur with breast-feeding, with the contraceptive pill and from the menopause onwards They also make delicate tissues thinner and prone to chafing Treatment depends on the cause For example, a change of pill or counselling might be suggested Vaginal lubricants may help Your GP may suggest oestrogen vaginal pessaries or cream, or hormone replacement therapy (HRT) if you also have other menopausal symptoms external/internal soreness Thrush (candida) infection is a common cause in the childbearing years – you may also notice intense itching and a ‘cottage cheese’ discharge If pharmacy tablets or pessaries don’t help, see your GP Vaginismus – anxiety-related muscle spasm that prevents intercourse – can be overcome with the help of a therapist Skin conditions, such as eczema, can also affect the vulva and be treated by your GP Lichen atrophicus and sclerosis causes skin thinning, thickening, whitening or soreness and may be an autoimmune condition; it improves with strong steroid creams But always report the symptoms, or any persistent red or white or roughened patch of skin, or a new sore or lump, to your GP, even though cancer (often linked to the HPV virus) is rare Vulvodynia produces burning, throbbing or other pain without any visible sign and may be due to nerve damage It can improve with neuralgia treatment – you’ll need to see a gynaecologist Deep pain This can be due to pelvic infection or, rarely, an ectopic (tubal) pregnancy In endometriosis, womb-lining cells can spread anywhere in the pelvis and bleed at period time, producing painful inflammation and pain during sex It can be treated with hormones and/ or surgery Lovemaking may also press on a backwardtilting womb (try changing position), an enlarged womb or ovary (fibroids, cysts or, rarely, cancer), or an inflamed bladder or bowel HEALTH Anal fissure The boTTom line P iles are common (up to a third of us have them), but pain and bleeding from the anus and rectum may be early signs of cancer, so don’t ignore it Your doctor will her best to minimise any embarrassment and discomfort, and you can have a chaperone during any examination The doctor may be able to treat you herself, but may suggest a two-week referral for a telescope test (colonoscopy) or scan Piles These swollen blood vessels may pop out when straining (due to constipation, being overweight or pregnant, heavy lifting, coughing) or be linked to ageing, pelvic-floor weakness, too much sitting or a family history of piles They can be very painful or bleed, or stay out, making wiping difficult and leading to itching Prevent and treat them This crack in the ‘rubber band’ muscle of the anus causes a stabbing pain and/ or bleeding when you open your bowels It’s common (affecting 10% of us at some time) It is usually triggered by passing a large or hard stool, but can also develop in pregnancy or childbirth, or with inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis) Laxatives and lifestyle changes can help; your doctor can prescribe anaesthetic creams, glyceryl trinitrate cream to speed healing, or refer you for surgery or Botox injections Soreness, blisters and lumps Moisture and stool contents irritate skin and can lead to chapping or thrush (a yeast infection, which may also be linked to diabetes) Try to wash or use cleansing wipes after opening your bowels, and dry your skin well; see your doctor if it persists Some common skin conditions, such as psoriasis, can also affect this area Occasionally, sexually transmitted infection, such as herpes, which causes painful blisters, may be to blame, or human papilloma virus (HPV), which produces flat or soft fronded warts around the anus and vulva HPV sometimes leads to cancer, so it’s important to get these checked and treated A perianal abscess is an infection around the anus and rectum; it’s extremely painful and may cause a fever or discharge pus You will need surgery and antibiotics, and treatment for any underlying cause, such as Crohn’s disease Proctalgia is an unpleasant recurring pain in the rectum for no apparent reason It may be a muscular or neurological disorder and can be relieved with medication once serious causes are ruled out Incontinence This is very distressing The most common cause is constipation and ‘overflow’ (loose stool trying to bypass a solid/impacted stool) It can also be caused by diarrhoea, pelvic-floor or anal-muscle weakness, or nerve damage in multiple sclerosis, diabetes or dementia A proper diagnosis can lead to effective treatment and/or appropriate aids, so see your GP Find out more from Bladder & Bowel UK (visit bbuk.org.uk or call 0161 607 8219) symptoms you shouldn’t ignore Blood on the toilet paper or in your stools Get it checked out, even if you know you have piles or have had a satisfactory bowel-cancer screening test Passing a clear or discoloured mucus/jelly as a discharge or in your stools Itching or soreness in the anal area, or incontinence A change in your bowel habits lasting for more than three weeks, especially looser or more frequent stools, or a frequent urge to go with no result A persistent pain or a lump (or lumps) in your tummy or in or around your bottom Weight loss that you can’t explain and/or extreme fatigue WW Healthy Living 63 photos (posed by models): Getty by eating more fibre and drinking lots of water, avoiding constipating medicines, such as codeine, losing weight, taking regular exercise, and opening your bowels promptly when you feel the need Pharmacies sell creams and suppositories to relieve the symptoms, but if they’re troublesome, surgical treatment may help A toast to the humble sarnie Join us as we take a bite into the history of what remains the nation’s lunch of choice photos (main posed by model): getty, alamy I t was 1762 when the 4th typically bought Earl of Sandwich, dedicated them from street gambling fan John Montagu, vendors Records was deep in a game of cribbage show that, by and, feeling hungry, asked his 1850, at least 70 servant to serve him slivers of beef London sellers between two slices of bread so he were enjoying could play cards and eat at the a brisk trade in same time His invention quickly ham sandwiches caught on, with members of the The popular upper class urging servants to snack soon spread bring them ‘the same as Sandwich’ to Europe, with However, the sarnie may have sandwich bars evolved even earlier, as the ancient becoming popular Jewish tribal leader Hillel is said to among the Dutch, have put lamb and bitter herbs who preferred to between two pieces of eat theirs ‘open’, with meat unleavened bread In served on top of the bread medieval Europe, too, it Next stop was the US, in the UK, was common for people where fillings such as six chicken to use thick slabs of peanut butter and ‘jelly’ sandwiches, on bread as plates (jam), and pastrami topped average, are eaten the popularity polls every second You could never accuse During the Industrial the Americans of not taking Revolution, the sandwich their sandwiches seriously: in became an inexpensive, fast meal Boston, in 2006, a dispute between for the working classes, who a sandwich shop and a taco Quick bite street food now try this… Direct from the WW Healthy Living kitchen, we reckon this is a winner! ChICKEn, BACon & PESTo ✿ Stir 2tbsp each of mayonnaise and plain Greek yogurt with 1tsp pesto Shred and stir in cooked, skinless chicken breast and add rashers of chopped, streaky bacon Use to fill slices of bread to make rounds, with a handful of salad leaves added to each Enjoy! 64 WW Healthy Living restaurant resulted in a court ruling that a sandwich must include at least two slices of bread This meant that tacos and burritos were banned from being described as such In 1997, the sandwich was described as ‘Britain’s biggest contribution to gastronomy’ by The Wall Street Journal, and our love affair with our favourite The bacon butty has been voted the nation’s favourite sandwich Foodie Feature be eco-friendly Buying a sandwich to eat on the go? Ask for it in a napkin or paper bag if possible, instead of plastic, as these can be easily composted and will biodegrade more quickly Bread is one of the UK’s most wasted foods If yours has gone stale, you can still use it to make delicious toasties Tip: Butter and grill both sides of the bread before putting the filling in This gives an extra-crisp result Quick bite Sandwiches would have been called ‘Portsmouths’ if John Montagu had taken his original title, the Earl of Portsmouth our only choice; we now enjoy baguettes, paninis, wraps and focaccia rolls, among others – and you can also find club sandwiches (made with three slices of bread) and triple-packs of mixed varieties popular everyday choices? The sandwich is such a core Cheese, followed by ham food, there’s even an organisation and chicken dedicated to it – The British Sandwich Association – which runs industry awards each year There’s no doubt known as ‘The Sammies’ about it, for those The nature of sarnies is of us with busy changing, too, for which There's a special schedules, the the Association is partly event exclusively go-to quick and responsible: its own for fish-finger filling food to British Sandwich sandwiches – The grab and eat on Designer Of The Year Birds Eye Fish Finger the move is still competition runs Sandwich Awards the sandwich alongside British Large food Sandwich Week, with companies have a winner chosen each May capitalised on its continued Last year’s winner Kim Hartley popularity, and it’s rare to walk presented a vegan, filled, Turkish down a British high street and not gözleme (flatbread) Past entries see a branch of Pret a Manger, have included cone-shaped Greggs or Subway offerings and a ‘canwich’ (a beef There’s an increasingly wide sandwich sealed in a can) With variety on offer in supermarkets no sign of the meal’s popularity and independent cafés, too Gone diminishing, who knows how the are the days of sliced bread being sarnie will evolve in years to come? spoilt for choice Quick bite lunch food is still showing no signs of waning Filling facts Around 11.5 billion sandwiches are consumed in the UK each year, and the average Brit will eat 18,304 in their lifetime, with brown bread taking preference over white Apparently, if you were to lie all these sandwiches back-to-back, they’d circumnavigate the world no less than 44 times! The bacon butty has been voted the country’s best-loved sandwich, with prawn mayonnaise and chicken topping the charts as supermarket bestsellers A survey by Lurpak found that 32% of office workers admitted eating exactly the same sandwich day after day The top three most Winner of British Sandwich Designer of the Year 2018, Kim Hartley Kim’s winning Turkish gšzleme HEALTH spoTLigHT Can vaping help you stop smoking? With the right tactics you can quit for good Why stop? Cigarettes contain hundreds of chemicals as well as harmful tar and addictive nicotine Smoking causes 80,000 deaths in England each year, and 50% of smokers will die (on average 10 years earlier) from smoking-related diseases such as mouth, throat, lung and kidney cancers, heart or lung disease, strokes and circulatory diseases It is also linked to sight and dental problems Smoking weakens connective tissue, producing premature wrinkles, pelvic floor prolapse incontinence and osteoporosis It’s also linked to male/female fertility problems, miscarriage, premature babies and a quarter of cot deaths, as well as asthma and chest and ear infections in children Want to quit? Maybe you’ve been thinking about it for a while, or have been shocked into stopping because of a health problem (yours or somebody else’s) UK researchers have said personalised risk information can help, so it’s worth making a list of how stopping could make your life better: reduced health risks, improved fitness, clearer-looking skin and teeth, losing that ‘smoker’ smell and saving money And you’ll get instant benefits – nicotine and carbon monoxide disappear from your body in just 48 hours, so food will taste better You may cough more tips for quitting boosts Make that stop-list Pick a your stop date, tell everyone, mood and es and ditch your cigarett Don’t and hes clot h ashtrays Was despair ngs ishi furn even soft etimes som if Plan alternatives to in to give you -risk smoking for high in gain Just start aga ion ptat tem ing hav l, mea a r moments (afte from – t por sup Get a drink, when you’re stressed) family and friends, and for cravings (which last -smoking services and stop around five minutes) online at nhs.uk/smokefree Exercise more – it’s – there’s an app, too distracting, healthy and 66 WW Healthy Living at first, but after 12 months your lung function will be improved by 10% and your heart-attack risk will have halved And the risks will continue to fall the longer you stay stopped need help? Your GP, local stop smoking service and pharmacist can give advice (see tips box) and supply nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) This takes away nicotine cravings, so you can concentrate on other challenges, such as what to in situations where you’d normally light up NRT usually involves using daily patches in gradually decreasing doses; 16-hour patches come off at night, p but some people prefer bu 24-hour replacement 24 It’s also available iin n lozenge form and as microtabs, an a mouth m spray and an inhalator It can irritate irri i the skin, nose and throat, upset your tummy or produce tum dizziness and headaches diz Champix (varenicline) and Zyban (bupropion) are prescription-only tablets that reduce the desire to smoke, but they don’t suit everyone and can have side effects, too try vaping? E-cigarettes have become very popular since 2011, although their use may be levelling off They’re widely available without a prescription, and use liquids containing nicotine (but no tar or carbon monoxide), and/or various flavouring chemicals They’ve been welcomed by Public Health England and the Royal College of Physicians as they can help people to quit successfully However, many doctors are concerned that we still don’t know enough about their long-term safety, especially as they’re not as regulated as medicines Used wrongly they can be a fire hazard, too E-cigarettes also perpetuate the ‘puffing’ habit Many former smokers continue to use them and (as with NRT), many vapers continue to smoke real cigarettes photos (posed by model): Getty S moking rates have fallen by a quarter in the past 10 years, although almost one in five of us still lights up regularly Rising cost, smoking bans and smoking cessation services have all helped, and electronic (e-) cigarettes, also known as vapes, have made a difference, too Don’t miss the nex t iss ue of Living series Should you go vegan? 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