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With over 50 years’ experience in medicated hair care for the whole family, Vosene has now launched a product that specifically helps prevent every parent's nightmare.

Vosene Kids is its first ever hair care range that helps to prevent head lice. Now parents can defend children against those unwanted horrors by using this prevention rather than cure method.

This new range of natural preventative treatments includes Vosene Kids 3 in 1 Conditioning Shampoo with head lice repellents and Vosene Kids 3 in 1 Leave-In Spray with head lice repellents.

We've tried both and it really is as simple as replacing your usual shampoo with this one. It's not harsh, it smells pleasant, leaves hair easy to comb out and is especially useful with the spray which contains a leave in conditioner. Conditioned hair makes it harder for lice to hang on and lay eggs so it serves a preventative purpose as well.

As an added precaution, parents should regularly comb through children’s hair with a fine toothed comb whilst looking out for lice and nit eggs. If a child does catch head lice, parents should wash and condition their hair then use a fine toothed comb to remove any lice and nit eggs, or use a specific head lice treatment such as Hedrin, then use Vosene Kids shampoo and spray to help protect against them recurring.

Vosene Kids is available from Boots, Tesco, Asda and independent chemists.

Are you teaching your children bad health habits?

Research from top tissue manufacturer Kleenex shows that parents are failing their children by passing on bad hygiene habits to their children. Mum and Dad are prompting a range of bad behaviour from picking their nose to wiping your nose with your sleeve, with three quarters (77%) of their children picking up these bad habits.

Heading the league table of hygiene vices passed on by parents, says Kleenex, is not washing their hands after they cough (52%) followed closely by sneezing into their hands (46%) and picking their nose (35%).

One reason for this might be that almost half of those asked (49%) can’t remember being taught the correct procedure for coughing and sneezing into a tissue, whereas 78% recall how to brush their teeth and 59% can remember being taught how to tie their shoelaces.

The Sneezesafe* campaign, aimed at 4-6 years-olds is designed to teach youngsters to use a tissue when sneezing and other ways of avoiding the spread of germs. The research coincides with a similar health initiative recently introduced by the government.

For more information or to download the free interactive resources, go to www.sneezesafe.co.uk

Beat Christmas Stress the Natural Way - Research Shows Cod Liver Oil can Help Beat Stress by up to 50%

With mountains of presents to wrap, the turkey to stuff and family arguments to calm, the Christmas period is the most stressful time of the year. However, there is now good news for those of us afflicted by stress and festive fatigue, with the latest research proving a daily dose of Cod Liver Oil can reduce the risk of suffering from stress, anxiety and depression by 50%.

Experts agree that Cod Liver Oil is nature’s Prozac, as it’s high in long chain Omega-3s, which are important in regulating serotonin levels, which in turn prevents stress, anxiety and depression. Also, as during the winter we are also more vulnerable to colds, infections and other illnesses, Seven Seas Extra High Strength Cod Liver Oil is packed with the daily dose of the 100% recommended intake of Vitamin D, which has recently been proven to prolong life, as well as 400mg of Omega-3 to maintain a healthy immune system to ward off winter colds, allowing you to really let your hair down this Christmas.

Jane Griffin, International Cod Liver Omega-3 Foundation member, says ''Any foods that help improve levels of serotonin in the body may help to relieve the symptoms of stress and depression; one of the most effective are the Omega-3 fatty acids found in oily fish and Cod Liver Oil”. She adds, “to ensure a mood boosting effect, you should eat at least two servings of oily fish such as mackerel, sardines or salmon twice a week, or supplement your diet with a daily High Strength Cod Liver Oil capsule”.

Top stress busting tips
1. Don't cut back on the carbohydrates. These can help improve your mood as they raise serotonin levels and have a mood boosting, calming effect. Wholegrain bread, rice and pasta are the best options.

2. Try incorporating fish into your festive menu. Most types of fish have lots of all-important B vitamins, particularly the renowned stress fighters B6 and B12. In fact, B12 is one of the most important vitamins involved in the synthesis of the "happy" brain chemical serotonin.

3. Stick to a usual healthy breakfast. Fruits such as blueberries are jam-packed with antioxidants and vitamin C, which are potent stress busters. Cereals packed with fibre also help constipation, associated with stress.

4. Go for a short brisk walk. A change of scene, getting you away from the festive stress, will provide you with a welcome window of calm.

5. Have fun! After all, Christmas is a time for fun and laughter. Research has shown that laughter creates a reduction in cortisol, a chemical that indicates stress in the body and an increase in mood elevating endorphins.

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Paul Gordon, Managing Director and Senior Trainer of Fit4all Ltd has tips for winter nibbles...

The weather is bad! The nights are drawing in! It’s getting colder!

So the last shines of summer are quickly disappearing and the cold feel of autumn is being felt. So how can we stay up beat and still on form through the winter months.

Well our diet can play a big role in this, with energy boosting foods which support the immune system and deliver vital vitamins to keep that feel good factor.

We all know fruit and vegetables are a great way to deliver vitamins and minerals to the body. However, I thought this month I would give you a quick selection of foods which you can include into your diet to add variety.

Brazil Nuts
A rich source of selenium, a really great mineral which helps boost your immune system, and therefore helps defend it against the cold and flu viruses.

Apricots
Packed with beta-carotene, a powerful anti oxidant that helps regulate cholesterol. They are also high in fibre, which helps aid digestion.

Yogurt (natural)
Most yogurts are high in vitamin B, which helps boost energy levels. Just don’t eat to many, as they can be high in fat.

Plums, bananas, eggs
All contain tryphotan, which produces serotonin in the brain. Serotonin levels directly affect mood. Low levels cause both anxiety and depression.

Sunflower seeds
High in Zinc, which helps to boost your immune system, and are particularly good for healing if the body has been injured.

Have fun with these foods and try mixing them into your daily diet and start noticing the benefits they will give. However, please remember to eat in moderation, as too much of one food source will lead to unbalanced system.

Paul Gordon is our Fitness advisor and welcomes questions relating to improving your fitness and conditioning. He has over 13 years experience in helping his clients reach their health and fitness potential and you can find out more about what Paul does via his website www.fit4all.com.

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