About Jean Shaw
 Jean Shaw Country: Great Britain Member Since: 24 Oct 2006 Total Live Articles: 60 ( Total Views 864 ) 
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1. What's The Secret To Longevity? - Beer, Fags And Exercise
There's no question an active body and an active mind are the keys to longevity as this 101 year old marathon runner proves.... |
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2. Weight And Flying - Why You Should Shed Excess Pounds
Being overweight and obesity have been blamed for many medial problems, but now it seems, it's also the cause of some plane crashes - especially the smaller ones.... |
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3. Food - What Can We Eat?
Recent surveys have shown that one in four of us are completely confused with the official guidelines on healthy eating.... |
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4. Mercury Poisoning - Yes, Your Teeth May Indeed Be Killing You
Mercury is the second most toxic substance on the planet after plutonium and it makes up 50% of every amalgam filling. Did you know your teeth could be killing you? Don't laugh - it isn't funny and unfortunately for many it's a very real situation. Believe me, I know.... |
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5. Lie - Of Course I Don't Lie
A recent survey revealed that each of us tells on average four lies a day, and what I'd always considered as simply being economical with the truth is, infact, a lie.... |
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6. Probiotics And Pregnancy - What You Should Know (Part 2)
Fortunately people are slowly beginning to realise the importance of friendly bacteria and are re-introducing probiotic bacteria into their diets. Good bacteria deal with all the bad stuff and keep the pathogenic strains under control.... |
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7. Nutrition, Fitness, Relaxation And Sleep - The Recipe For A Healthy Lifestyle
In my thirties I felt elated, engaged, excited and focused. I want that feeling back again so I am not going to "diet" but focus on four areas in my life -Nutrition, Fitness, Relaxation and Sleep.... |
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8. Probiotics And Pregnancy - What You Should Know (Part 1)
When a child is first born, his or her gut is sterile and needs to be populated by bacteria. There are two types, probiotic that are the beneficial ones, and the pathogenic ones, which you really don't want too many of.... |
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9. Autism, Special Needs, And The Benefit Of A Circle Of Friends - Pt 2
If you have a child with autism or special needs, I recommend you set up a Circle of Friends for support.... |
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10. Blood Brothers? - Maybe Not
No-one wants to die if they can help it, but equally most people wouldn't choose to have someone else's blood inside them either.... |
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11. Autism, Special Needs, And The Benefit Of A Circle Of Friends - Pt 1
If you have a child with autism or special needs, I recommend you set up a Circle of Friends for support.... |
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12. What's The Connection Between Housework And Living Longer?
After studying 20,000 people over a period of 10 years, Cambridge scientists concluded healthy living can add up to 14 years to your life.... |
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13. Exercise And Why It's All Downhill After Thirty
Thirty is the age when you have the most brain cells, and have built up as much muscle as you will ever get without positive intervention.... |
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14. Christmas, Autism and Why I Believe In Miracles
Normally I hate this time of year.However, this year I seem to have got things into perspective. Instead of yearning for what I may have missed, I appreciate what I have.... |
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15. Chickenpox Added To The MMR - Surely That's Going Too Far Isn't It?
Clearly, Chickenpox and Shingles are both unpleasant and everyone would hope to avoid them if possible, but I'm not sure adding yet another live virus to an already questionable vaccine is the answer. Why not just keep the single jab? ( and the same applies to Measles, Mumps and Rubella).... |
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16. Dogs And What They Can Teach You
Whilst I have never been one for domestic pets I can now understand they can teach us a lot, especially dogs.... |
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17. Fitness, Health And Why "We" Need A Rowing Machine
Rowing machines exercise the muscles in your abdomen, arms, back, and legs, all areas which I've sadly neglected over the years. They are good for the heart and lungs as they offer aerobic exercise and also strengthen muscles providing anaerobic benefits.... |
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18. Cancer - What You Need To Know To Help Avoid Or Fight It
Information you need to know to help avoid or fight cancer.... |
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19. Lack of Exercise - Sleep Walking To Obesity
Lack of exercise and excess weight is a recipe for major health issues. According to latest news reports half the nation will be obese within the next twenty-five years.... |
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20. Autism And Disability - Why Little Things Can Mean A Lot
I know we all live in a busy world but most of us could, if we wanted, spare a few hours a month to help someone in need.... |
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21. Healthy Disability Bingo And The Need To Exercise
On Saturday I played an incredibly healthy game of Bingo. Yes, I did say Bingo!... |
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22. Weight Gain And The Summer Dilemma
One reason for gaining weight which many women of a "certain age" will relate to is the menopause and currently that is my explanation.... |
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23. Weight Issues And Men - It's No Longer Just A Woman Thing
Unfortunately for the male population there are very few magazines targeted at them which actually ever raise the issue of weight, and this is a shame because the amount of overweight and obese boys has doubled in the past ten years.... |
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24. Diabetes - Why Losing Weight Could Save Hours In Hospital Waiting Rooms
Apparently 9 out of 10 people with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes are overweight. I didn't know that, did you?... |
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25. Water, Water Everywhere But How Much Should We Drink?
Everyone knows water is important for us. Doctors, nutritionists, dieticians, sportspeople, beauticians, actresses, models all go on about it, but do we listen? No, - at least not most of us.... |
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26. Leptospirosis (Weil's Disease) And Why You Should NEVER Drink From Cans
I am always annoying my family by insisting they don't drink from cans or bottles. Unless I "nag" them when we are out they will happily just purchase one from a shop somewhere and raise it to their mouths, but there is a very good reason for my insistence.... |
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27. Autism - It May Not Be A Living Nightmare But Is A Reason To Worry
Autism is a lifelong disability and I wouldn't wish it on anyone. It may or may not be a "living nightmare" but it certainly is a worry.... |
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28. Autism - One Reason I Wish Time Would Stand Still
On the television the other morning someone described autism as a "living nightmare". I'm not sure I'd personally go that far yet but it certainly is a major concern - at least for the parents.... |
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29. MMR, Autism, And Who Should Really Be On Trial
Unless you have been living on a different planet for the past ten years or so you will have heard of autism and the possible connection with the MMR vaccine. It's a debate which won't go away.... |
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30. Goodbye Wi-Fi
There is no question Wi-Fi is an incredible technological advancement, but like mobile phones the health risks are unclear. As long as it was in my house I was vulnerable and its presence was making me ill.... |
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31. Autistic Adults - Why We Should Worry
Autism is on the increase and all these autistic children will grow up into autistic adults. They'll all have to leave school eventually so where will they go and what will they do?... |
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32. Wi-Fi - Why I Don't Think It's As Safe As We Are Led To Believe
I spend several hours each day on my computer and have to admit I often feel really "weird".... |
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33. Snoring - Why It Can Seriously Damage Your Health
Snoring is a common problem. At the very least it can be embarrassing but it can also be very dangerous.... |
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34. Skin Care, Sun Damage and Why I'm Feeling Pretty Smug Today
Over the years I have certainly not been kind to my skin. Up until my early thirties I abused it terribly.... |
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35. No Sun Tanned Skin For Me - Doctors Orders!
I am outside and the sun is shining beautifully but I'm sitting in the shade. As much as I'd like to feel the heat of the sun on my exposed limbs my days of sunbathing have gone - doctors orders!... |
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36. Autism, Probiotics And The Lowly Sandwich
My son has autism and like many autistic individuals his diet had been a major issue. It is getting better though.... |
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37. Insomnia - Why You Need Quality Sleep
Insomnia affects approximately 60 million people, usually more women than men and can drive some people to the brink of madness. Quality sleep is vital for good health.... |
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38. Autism - Why You Need A Circle Of Friends
My youngest son has autism and the hardest thing for me to come to terms with was that he might never have "friends".... |
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39. Autism, Probiotics And An Ideal World
In an ideal world my son would be voicing his opinions, making decisions, going out with his friends, learning to drive, furthering his education, managing his finances and hopefully turning into a well adjusted, sociable young adult. However, this is not an ideal world. My son has autism... |
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40. Toxic Chemicals And Why Head Lice Are Smarter Than We Are
Nits and head lice are the bain of many families lives because once your child gets them the whole family needs to take preventative measures. However, the most common approach is to use shampoos and lotions, many of which contain dangerous chemicals which are potentially dangerous.... |
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41. Organic- Is It A Lifestyle Or Health Choice?
On the news this morning there was a debate about whether organic produce is any safer than the modern technology used on today's inorganic farms. The question was raised whether it was a Lifestyle or Health choice.... |
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42. Autism - A Quick Insight
My son is autistic and NO, that doesn't mean he is exceptionally talented at maths, music or art. Those remarkable people are autistic savants - same problem just different. That's the problem with autism - everyone is different!... |
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43. Are Unregulated Synthetic Chemicals Making You Ill?
The cosmetic and personal care industry use 10,500 mostly unregulated synthetic chemicals to make their products look, feel and smell great, but the industry's own regulatory body admit to only having assessed about 11% of them.... |
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44. So What Toxic Chemicals Did You Use Today?
Unquestionably the chemical revolution since the 1940's has resulted in many wonderful improvements to our lives. However there's always a price to pay and it isn't always financial.... |
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45. Toxic Chemicals - What Are We Doing To Our Kids?
I was born in the late fifties. In those days it was safe to leave your doors unlocked, leave your bike unattended, play out in the street and talk and accept lifts from strangers. It was also a time of RESPECT especially towards parents and anyone older.... |
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46. Cows Milk - Even Cows Don't Drink It
Many people suffer from symptoms which are milk related but suggesting they remove cows milk from their diet is often met with shock, horror and disbelief. After all dairy products make up a large proportion of most western diets.... |
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47. Breast Cancer, Did Toxic Anti Perspirant Deodorants Kill My Friends?
In the last two years I have lost three friends to breast cancer and have had my own personal mammogram scare. Fortunately the biopsy was benign but even so it was a pretty traumatic experience and I began to wonder what on earth is going on.... |
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48. Why Organics Are My Healthy Choice
We live in a chemical soup. Toxins are everywhere. The solution to avoiding poisons as much as possible is to adopt a certified organics approach.... |
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49. Why Organics Are No Longer An Option
With toxic chemicals everywhere the only safe way to ensure synthetic chemical free products is to choose Certified Organic.... |
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50. Why You Need To Read The Labels On Cosmetics And Skin Care Products ( Part 2)
Despite the known dangers associated with many of the ingredients in cosmetics, skin care and personal care products, some manufacturers continue to use them.... |
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51. Cancer - The Chemical Connection
Cancer has become an epidemic with over 200 different types. Some will argue the increased incidence is due to the rise in life expectancy. Admittedly, we do live much longer now than 100 years ago but that alone does not explain the increase.... |
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52. Probiotics, Why Your Health Depends On Them
Probiotics are the first line of defence of the immune system. When you suffer low quantities of probiotic bacteria your immune system is severely compromised and you are likely to have health issues.... |
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53. My Autistic Son Loves Probiotics
My son is seventeen and autistic. Finally he's eating fruit and vegetables and I am so grateful to the probiotic formula I've found. It truly is a superfood.... |
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54. Why You Need To Read The Labels On Cosmetics And Skin Care Products ( Part 1)
Cosmetics and 'health and beauty' are not always synonymous. With chemicals in cosmetic and skin care largely unregulated only Organic products provide the healthy option.... |
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55. Probiotics, The Mini Miracle
Bacteria are the first line of defence of the immune system. If you want to maintain your good health a proper balance of bacteria in the intestinal tract is essential.... |
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56. The Autistic Child - Could It Be Mercury?
Could the autism pandemic be caused by mercury, the second most toxic substance on the planet?... |
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57. Mercury - Can You Trust Your Dentist?
Mercury poisoning from dental amalgam fillings affects many people. Did you know the second most toxic substance on the planet could be in your mouth?... |
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58. Seaweed - Mother Nature's Health Miracle
Seaweed is one of Mother Nature's miracles. Far more than a smelly weed it is a natural complete vitamin supplement with amazing health benefits.... |
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59. And Why Didn't You Lose Weight This Week?
If you are finding it difficult to lose weight it could be a different kind of calorie that's the problem.... |
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60. Certified Organic Cosmetics - The Healthy Option
Most scientists agree at least 80% of the 200 different types of cancer known today are related to toxins and carcinogens from synthetic and toxic chemicals. How are chemicals used in cosmetics and skin care products affecting you?... |
