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Why should you bother eating fruit and veg?…..

They are very rich in vitamins and minerals, which makes them filled with antioxidants. It is these that help your body fight diseases like cancer.

Tomato is one of the richest vegetable in antioxidants, which makes its popularity even bigger. Its benefits for our health do not stop when it is consumed raw. Yes- tomato ketchup is practically a health food!! No joke! The process used to make ketcup increases the anti- caner abilities!

 lycopene found in tomatoes is resistant to pretty much all cooking methods, so no matter how hard you try to nuke it- tomato power still stays!!.

In fact, the lycopene molecule is only released when the tomato is double boiled. In other words, in order to gain as much as you can from the lycopene you have to put the tomato through the double boiling process. It helps neutralize the free radicals of the cancer cells and that is why it is considered a significant aid in the cancer treatments.

And this is not all. Even the healthy people can benefit from lycopene because it decreases the risk of getting cancer and heart disease.

Another good way to do it is to mix the tomato with corn or some corn oil. From this combination of the antioxidants from the tomatoes and the ones in corn oil is released the largest amount of lycopene.

So thats why you need to eat your fruit and veg, the tomato is just one example!!

Ok its coming up to that time of year, there are lots of energy absorbers out there…..and sleepless nights (for tips how to deal with these see insomnia)

Cold zaps energy, Christmas is a wonderful time of year but is also stressful for some, work gets hectic leading up to the break, you are out every night at various dos, running about like a loon trying to get shopping done, battling the flow of human traffic to get that perfect present, carting the Christmas tree down from the woods where you single handedly pulled it up by the roots, cleaning the chimney so Santa can get down, turkey hunting………..

Its a long month- your going to need some supplies……….

Top 10 energy foods!!

Low fat Yogurt is full of protein and carbs which are exactly the combination you need for a burst of mid-morning energy. Even better with a drop of honey on top!

Peanut butter- packed with peanutty goodness- and fat! BUT good fat- unsaturated peanutty fat!!

Oatmeal is a great source of energy because oats are the best source of energy. Porrige is great anytime of day as will warm you up too! Or you can bake some low fat savory flapjacks (recipe here).

Bananas are packed full of potassium. Potassium helps your muscles contract. Therefore, bananas are great energy boosters.

Orange Juice has vitamin C so is great this time of year, but no more than 200ml as it can be high in sugar.

Salmon is very high in protein. And omega 3 besides, and so tasty……..

Beans have everything you need for energy; protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals.

Dried Fruit is the perfect high energy and low fat snack. Again watch the quantity mind you!

Nuts are GREAT! Almonds are actually the most nutrient dense food. Perfect for energy.

Whole grains such as breads and rice, browner the better, steer clear of the white stuff!!

So keep your energy levels high with a bit of help from the above. That way come Christmas Day you might still have the ability to smile…….if you want!

 

P.s If you need more help than this see the Nutrition section!

I work as both a holistic and sports massage therapist dependent on the clients needs. I offer  a wide range of treatments from relaxation, to injury rehabilitation and pain relief to sports performance enhancement.

Enjoy massage either in my therapy room or the comfort of your own home

TABSMAGIC SPORTS MASSAGE

My role as a Sports Massage Therapist is fuelled by an in depth knowledge of the human body and muscular skeletal system and essentially how this works with the body mechanics to provide efficient and pain free movement.

Although used by athletes, Sports Massage is not only for sports specific muscular injuries. Anyone who has ever suffered headaches, shoulder tension, back and neck pain and any muscular aches and pains will benefit from this pain relief therapy.

Back pain

Knee pain

Neck and shoulder tension

Injury and operation rehab

Pre and post natal tensions

Frozen shoulder

Headache tension

Stretch marks

Stress

TABSMAGIC RELAXATION MASSAGE

Massage can also be effectively used to alleviate tension and stress from more everyday occurrences. Sitting at a desk, driving, carrying a briefcase or handbag can all lead to amounting stress on the body.  This stress can have a very negative impact on your daily life and interactions with others by making you feel irritable and tired.

Occupational Stress Relief:

Let me rub away all those stresses and eradicate the tension from your life, at least for an hour!

Wedding, Hen and Pamper Parties:

You can make that special day even more enjoyable with a pre party pamper.

Gift Vouchers:

Or why not buy a friend an indulgent relaxing gift?

Overworked Mother Therapy!

School run, after school clubs, taxi service, baby carrier, shopper, cleaner, cooker – sound familiar? Give yourself some you time!!

TABSMAGIC ACUPRESSURE MASSAGE

Acupressure massage blends the therapeutic touch of massage with traditional Chinese medicine’s ability to correct energy imbalances and restore health. Acupressure therapies use the same points on the body as acupuncture to treat or prevent disease.

TABSMAGIC HEAD MASSAGE

Ultimate in relaxing, de- stressing, energy channelling and just  the general feel good factor.  Head massage can benefit the body as a whole and is often the most enjoyed of all the massage therapies. The perfect treat for a busy, over- active mind or body, the best way to help you refocus your energy into more efficient thinking and to clear both mind and body.

 

TABSMAGIC CORPORATE MASSAGE

At Desk Massage

The office environment introduces and establishes many structural stressors on the body.

At desk posture and stress are common creators of both lower back and neck and shoulder pain. These work related stressors can if left untreated lead to repetitive strain injury in the long run which can be both costly and painful to treat. In the short term, work related tension can lead to irritability and poor communication between colleagues.

I can offer to visit your offices and perform at desk massage as both a tension and stress relief for your employees. A 15 minute at desk head and shoulder massage will help to alleviate the pressures that the workplace can present and leave your colleague in a better situation to be at their most efficient and productive, both physically and mentally.

Many employers have found that stress relief leaves their employees more alert and ready to focus on the job in hand due to both the physical and mental stress relief.

Company Benefits:-

* Boost productivity

* Reduce stress related illnesses

* Increase employee loyalty, motivation and morale

* Decrease employee sick days

Employee Benefits:-

* Alleviate stress, tension, pain and mental fatigue

* Enhance creativity and focus

* Heighten sense of value and appreciation

* Elevate levels of natural ‘feel good’ endorphins

Corporate Events:-

* Associate your company with caring

* Gain loyalty and appreciation by treating participants like VIPs

* Refresh conference and seminar attendees

* Attract attention at tradeshows and events

* Raise more funds with a unique activity people will love

Acupressure can restore and increase the function of the internal organs and enhance immunity to disease.

Acupressure can relieve pain, including headaches, toothache, menstrual pain, and arthritis and enable the body to relax.

Acupressure relieves digestive disorders, dizziness, nausea, including morning sickness, digestive disorders, stress, depression, and fatigue. Acupressure stimulates the body’s own recuperative powers and helps restore homeostasis, perhaps through its ability to increase endorphins.

Because acupressure restores balance to the system, it can treat both subtle discomfort and more serious disease it also relieves muscular tension and promotes blood circulation