In the mean time, and more realistically most of us will experience the “morning after” nightmare after a dream of a night out.  What follows is not advice on not drinking, but more on how to drink and avoid the hangover!!

Excess alcohol in our system causes intoxification (we like) and dehydration (we don’t).  When the liver’s can no longer detoxify the booze the body produces a toxin and it is this that causes the headache.  The advice that follows, if done after a “heavy” night will reduce the morning after symptoms.

Before going to bed drink a glass of water with a teaspoon of glutamine powder dissolved in it (it is a tasteless powder) and 1g (1000mg) Vitamin C.  If symptoms persist take again the following morning.

After all that have a great Christmas and a happy, HEALTHY New Year.

This article was written by: Sue, Face the Future

It’s the time of year that we all love until January arrives and were all trying to fit back into our clothes for work and those dresses and trousers that fit before no longer fit due to the fun you had over the last month or so. That’s when the Faddy diets start and promises to join the gym begin.

Here at Face the Future we have a product that you will definitely benefit from using! This product has been designed as an innovative appetite control spray favoured by many celebrities the sprays active ingredients will help you to stick to a low calorie controlled diet and can help you reach the weight loss goals you set without needing to give up early.  In the form of a spray FULLFast is now the market leader in diet aids due to the fact that the body can absorb the ingredients faster then any diet pill!

So what is the Science behind this magic spray?

Research shows that low levels of serotonin in the body can often leaving us feeling hungry, upset or down, and in turn can create negative feelings therefore the creators and scientists behind Full fast have introduced a spray that’s key ingredient is an amino acid called 5-Hydroxytryptohan this helps to promote and encourage the natural production of serotonin and helps to boost the feeling of being full helping to diminish those hunger pangs that we often feel when we are on a diet or “cutting down” after the festive period and ready for the year ahead!

A perfect time to try Full fast is over Christmas either to prevent picking at the wrong things or after Christmas for a proven way to help work off any damage or extra weight gained.

Benefit from REDUCED HUNGER, ENHANCED FEELINGS OF WELLBEING, DEVELOP HEALTHIER EATING HABBITS, STAY ON TRACK WITH YOUR NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS!

For more information or to purchase FULLFast please click here to buy online or call us on 0113 28 27744.

Studies have repeatedly shown that taking a daily supplement of 1 gram of Vitamin C or more reduces the incidence, severity and duration of colds. However, optimum nutrition, together with immune-boosting nutrients during cold epidemics, can produce even better results.

Diet advice
Avoid all dairy products, eggs and excessive meat or soya consumption, since these foods are mucus forming. This is a great time to give your body a high-energy pure food diet packed with fresh fruit and vegetables and their juices.

Advanced Nutrition Programme Vitamin C Plus is packed with all the required nutrients to boost and rejuvenate your immune system in such a way that you’ll glow with health every day.

Ingredients: Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid), citrus bioflavonoid complex (min. 35% bioflavonoids), coating: hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, glycerine; acacia, flow agent: magnesium stearate , anti-caking agent: stearic acid , anti-caking agent: silicon dioxide.

No added: Sugar, salt, starch, soya, wheat, gluten, maize, corn, yeast, lactose, dairy products, artificial preservatives, colours or flavourings.

So if you’re finding yourself reaching for those tissues, or woke with a sore throat try introducing a Vitamin C Plus supplement. Take 2 every 4 hours as well as a healthy diet to get you back on form for the festive season!

Advanced Nutrition Programme Vitamin C Plus are currently on special offer at £16.95 for a limited time in our online shop – click here to visit.

This article was written by: Natalie, Face the Future Clinician

Protection Protection Protection!

Don’t Worry, Be Happy!
People who believe they look good have a strong self of esteem are freed form anxiety ad enjoy high energy levels. Stress and anxiety cause accelerated free radical activity, and restricted blood and oxygen flow to the cells. Try multi-beneficial activities like yoga dancing and walking.

Were There’s Smoke There’s Wrinkles
Around your mouth is a real tell tale area of ageing. One of the biggest causes of these wrinkles is smoking. Smoking robs the skin of oxygen and the precious Vitamin C which means that you are doubling the rate at which your skin ages.

Sleep Well!
Sleep is the foundation of wellbeing. When you sleep a human growth hormone is released which refreshes your body and regenerate cells.

The positions you sleep in determine wrinkle patterns. If you favour one side then you may end up more pleated on that side. Special pillows can be purchased to help with this issue but a good Vitamin A Moisturiser should also help to repair some of the damaged cells. To further enhance the use of Vitamin A, use with a Dermaroller.

Eat Well!
Your fork could be your weapon against skin ageing. A two pronged attack against wrinkles. Creams you use will do the surface work, but what good is surface work without the foundations. Your diet will tackle the task from within. Eating the correct foods helps to give the skin the nutrients it needs so try and eat lots of anti-oxidant rich foods such as broccoli, berries, butternut and dark leaved greens!

Did you know that the skin is the last place the benefit from the nutrients you take in through your diet? Your body naturally takes the nutrients to your vital organs, blood and other more important parts of your body. Taking an Omega 3 Supplement and a Multivitamin will help to boost your intake leaving enough left over to keep your skin looking fab and fresh.

This article was written by: Chloe, Face the Future Clinician

Why take supplements?

These days fast, convenience food although quick and tasty may not have the optimum level of nutrition we need to keep our bodies healthy.  High quality supplements can have a role to play in helping to ensure the daily intake and support a healthy radiant complexion.

Here at Face the Future we are big fans of the Advanced Nutrition Programme range of supplements especially their packs, which take all the thinking out of what supplements to take as all the relevant ones are included in a daily blister strip.

Choose from pregnancy pack, sun pack, party pack (especially good with Christmas coming up), travel pack and pure detox pack (think New Year Resolutions).

Alongside these handy packs, there are also individual supplements for either skin health or wellbeing.

The SKIN RANGE consists of:

Skin Collagen support – a combination of vitamins and plant extracts providing the building blocks for collagen.

Skin Defender – Antioxidant complex to support the skin exposed to sunlight

Skin Vit C – A complex to fight free radicals

Skin Vitality 1  – Vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and plant extracts to support healthy skin, hair nails and total body wellbeing

Skin Omegas – Aids skin hydration and health

Skin Pure – A combination of nutrients, which support the liver, an important part to play in detoxing the body and skin.

Skin Vitality 2 – A pack of four supplements which that provide the optimum level of nutrients to support a healthy skin mind and body.

The WELLBEING RANGE consists of:

• Vitamin c plus
• Joint support
• Probiotics
• Omega 3 fish oil
• Glutamine powder
• Metabolic support
• Digest-pro
• Nail science
• Pro-vitality formula.

Advanced Nutrition Programme also do a food intolerance test. Food intolerance’s can underlie many health and skin problems. This unique test is the quick way to determine whether or not symptoms could be food related.

So whatever your nutritional needs may be we feel sure that the Advanced Nutrition Programme will have something in their range beneficial to you.

For more information or to place an order, call our dedicated online shop team today on 0113 282 7744. Alternatively you can visit our clinic as all products are in stock.

This article was written by: Sue, Face the Future

Hormones are rapidly changing as your body is working its magic to grow and develop the little one inside your womb with the changes in hormones come changes in skin.

The “pregnancy glow.” The glow that others notice isn’t just an old wives’ tale it is often caused by an increased volume of blood, which in turn can cause the cheeks to take on an attractive blush, because of the many blood vessels just below the skin’s surface. This flushed face on many pregnant women is similar to the one non-pregnant people experience when they are excited, cry, or increase their heart rate.

Along with a lovely glow to your skin another side effect of the hormonal in balance is Acne. This is not often as severe as that of adolescence, however you would benefit from a free skin consultation with our specialists to look at a safe routine in order to control the breakouts whilst pregnant and or breastfeeding. Fortunately, pregnancy is much shorter than adolescence; the bumps and pimples will subside shortly after the baby is born.  Due to the risk of birth defects, the anti-acne prescription drugs Accutane and Retin-A cannot be used during pregnancy and therefore it is important that you look at the products you are using and let us see how we can manage your skin without any problems for you or the baby.

During Pregnancy women can often find they may start to see patches of pigmentation this can often be chloasma or “pregnancy mask” which can appear anywhere on your face typically forehead, upper cheeks, upper lip and chin, Caused by the oestrogen and progesterone in the skin stimulating the melanin cells in the skin to produce more pigment. If you do find that during your pregnancy you do develop areas of pigmentation please don’t worry Chloasma cannot be prevented, but you can minimise the intensity of these blotchy, darkened areas by limiting your exposure to ultraviolet light (i.e., sunshine), which further stimulates melanin production and also it can be easily sorted with a consultation with Kate as a nurse prescriber she has able to prescribe the right treatment to help control the pigmentation that you may get.

It’s not all doom and gloom though where your skin is concerned although you may be restricted to certain foods you cant eat (some soft cheeses, prawns, runny eggs to name a few) you are still entitled to treat yourself and here we offer a few treatments that are fantastic for freshening your skin re-hydrating and leaving the skin feeling lovely and smooth and fighting any spots you may get in the process.

For more information on what treatments are available to you please call us on 01132 823300 and we will be happy to fill you in on what treatments are right for you. Don’t forget that while the baby is in your tummy you are entitled to treat yourself and it may not always be easy to just nip in when the baby is here so take full advantage of any maternity leave you have!

This article was written by: Suzy, Face the Future

Maybe this year should be the year to make an exception. After all it takes time to make our skin look and feel good. Try introducing some Vitamin A (we recommend Environ AVST) into your skin, it is THE only proven vitamin that will repair damaged skin cells… all our years partying soon catch up with us and with Christmas on its way there will be many more to come. Then there’s always the dreaded waistline… A crash diet before the festive season is a norm for most women. But who can actually say it ever works? Why not start now, just swap a few of your usually naughty treats for something a bit healthier, maybe a hand full of grapes instead of a handful of sweets, chopped up carrot instead of crisps! It’s not the same we know but think how good it would feel to zip a new dress up on New Years Eve a size smaller than normal. Swap the fizzy drinks for water too, good for the waistline and fantastic to keep the skin looking fresh and hydrated!

You could look at these next couple of months as cold, miserable, dark winter months or the start of a new you. Break the chain and make your new years resolution early and reap the benefits!

For advice on skin care and nutrition, call Face the Future on 0113 282 3300.

This article was written by: Chloe, Face the Future Clinician

You must ensure you see the clinician opens a new needle and attaches it to the machine just as they are about to start. The needle should not already be attached to the machine before you go in. You should also make sure that the whole area is sterile and there are no remnants of the treatment previous to you.

As with any treatment involving needles, if equipment is not kept clean and sterile you may be at risk of infection but more seriously contacted other blood related diseases such as hepatitis or even the HIV virus.

There should always be a sharp’s bin available for the needles to be disposed in, if no sharp’s bin is present then the used needles are not been disposed of properly.

The most clinically hygienic places are generally the ones registered under a governing body such as Health Care Commission or the Care Quality Commission as they will be registered as a private hospital.

Chloe
Face the Future Clinician

New Research Proves Supplementation Benefits Pregnant Clients:

New research shows that taking a multi-nutrient supplement during pregnancy may improve the health of pregnant women and their babies.

The study findings are timely, coinciding with the launch of the Pregnancy Pack from Advanced Nutrition Programme, the nutritional supplements range devised by Patrick Holford to support anti-ageing and wellbeing therapies in salons, spas and clinics.

The supplement trio is ideal for women to take when planning for a baby as well as during and after pregnancy, to give the child the best possible start in life.  Other studies support the benefits of both Probiotics and Omega 3, included in the pack along with SKIN Vitality 1.

You can buy the Advanced Nutrition Programme Pregnancy Pack at our online shop by clicking here.

Nutritional consultant at Advanced Nutrition Programme, Lorraine Perretta says that if you are stressed or don’t exercise, or don’t get enough sleep, then you should consider helping your digestion by supplementing enzymes.

“If you don’t absorb vitamins and minerals efficiently because you lack sufficient digestive enzymes, your brain and body won’t receive the vital bio-chemical messages that confirm you have taken in enough food.  Consequently, you’ll continue to feel hungry and you’ll eat more!” says Lorraine.

If you or your clients are struggling to slim it could be worth trying Digest-Pro from Advanced Nutrition Programme, a blend of digestive enzymes and herbal extracts that aids digestion, assists with weight loss and may reduce bloating.  It includes three key enzymes to break down protein, carbohydrate and fats, plus an enzyme for digesting lactose, the primary sugar in milk.

Digest-Pro is available at our online shop for just £18.95. Click here for more information.