Curry’s ability to fight cancer put to the test
A BBC report on the 6th of May 2012 discusses the possibilities that “a chemical found in curry is to be tested for it’s ability to kill bowel cancer tumours in patients”. The ingredient is curcumin, which is found in the spice turmeric-long known for it’s amazing health benefits.
http://m.bbc.co.uk/news/health-17959521
At Maison dAnu we have long been convinced of the healing properties of turmeric. This is the reason we added it to our list of potent anti-inflammatories in our “Vital Synergy Day Cream”. Turmeric’s natural antioxidant properties are so effective as an anti-inflammatory that a topical preparation such as ours can also reduce localized inflammation associated with rosacea, eczema and psoriasis.
In addition, to these chronic skin conditions the visible signs of skin aging (extrinsic), such as fine lines, wrinkles, fragility and laxity are due to solar elastosis, collagen destruction and tissue atrophy. This is why our “Arvore da Vida” anti-aging range was developed-to “Defend Against Nature’s Undoing” Our anti-aging strategy is based on the prevention and reversal of chronic inflammation. We believe that this strategy has the ability to not only redress chronic inflammation but in doing so has the ability to restore and prevent visible aging of the skin. In addition to using powerful natural anti-inflammatories we further aid the repair and regeneration of healthy tissue by creating products that keep the skins protective barrier intact. At Maison dAnu we believe in an inside-out approach to beauty, so eating foods that contain high levels of anti-oxidants and anti-inflamatories will protect against disease on the inside and out!
Lx
London Loves-Marcus Waring at the Berkeley
While I admit I am not a “foodie” by any stretch of the imagination. I still enjoy a beautiful meal in a relaxed sumptuous setting. Generally, my non-meat eating ways limit me to a select few choices of places to dine. However, this time I was pleasantly surprised! I recently dined at the “Marcus Waring” restaurant at the fabulous Berkeley Hotel in Knightsbridge in London and I was truly surprised buy my experience.
Red Meat Linked to Increased Risk of Mortality
Unless you’ve been living on the moon you’ll have undoubtedly read or seen news coverage regarding some pretty damning scientific research that links processed and red meat consumption with alarmingly significant incidents of cancer, heart disease and diabetes. Research scientists at the prestigious Harvard School of Public Health based their findings on data obtained from a study of more 110,000 subjects and the findings were as follows:
Subjects consuming as little as two pieces of bacon or one hot dog per day increased their mortality rate by 20% over a 20-year period.
Subjects consuming a small, three-ounce serving of red meat per day (a palm sized portion) increased their mortality by 13%.
The proverbial “light at the end of the tunnel”? The researchers did find that by substituting the meat with poultry or vegetarian protein options made a major difference in these results:
Substituting a serving of nuts instead of red meat was associated with a 19% lower risk of mortality.
Substituting Poultry instead of red meat was associated with a 14% lower risk of mortality.
The overall finding of the study suggest that total avoidance of processed meat is prudent in addition to limiting your intake of unprocessed red meat to 2-3 portions per week.
If this is all starting to sound like “an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure” then that because it is! The reality is that diseases such as cancer, heart disease and diabetes are difficult to treat and all too often impossible to cure. However, prevention is too often underplayed, yet it is the only thing we really have in our control.
I guess I’m rather fortunate in this debate as I never liked meat. I was a vegetarian for several years and now favour a diet that includes fish (salmon/tuna) and vegetable protein. However, I also think that people need to be careful when adopting a meat free diet. You can’t be a healthy vegetarian just because you removed the meat! Being a healthy vegetarian is a lot more disciplined than that. All food needs to be fresh and unprocessed. Meat substitutes can and often are highly processed and off little or no nutritional value.
In modern Britain we have become inundated with all things diet and weight related! Turn on the T.V and be “entertained” by obese people who’ve eaten themselves in to a state of immobilisation and need the side of their house removed to get out? Pick up a magazine and behold the plethora of inflate-deflate celebs. Spend Saturday’s searching channels for the most scrumptious concoctions cooked in the most scintillating sauces. Food in all it’s aspects, cooking, eating, fattening, slimming has become a source of entertainment! The healthful benefits have been mostly lost.
Food For Thought Me Thinks!
Lx
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Best Natural Skin Care Products for Acne, Rosacea , Dermatitis and Psoriasis
Recently, I was having a conversation with a friend about our “Visage “ Argan & Calendula Facial Massage oil and how many of our customers actually use it as a moisturiser as well as massage oil.
Spring 2012 Hair Trends
I have spotted a variety of gorgeous hairstyles from designers ss 2012 collections at Fashion Week I have chosen four wearable and easy to achieve looks from the runway with tips on how to create these styles yourself at home.
London Loves: Royal Manuscript Exhibition @ The British Library
On Sunday I decided to brave the snow and take a trip to the British Library in Kings Cross to see the Royal Manuscripts Exhibition. If you are interested in history and like books this exhibition is well worth a visit.
Spring 2012 Fashion Focus
With the stores already stocking their Spring collections, its not too early to think about key looks for the season. Here are some that ticked the boxes for us-hope you agree!
Colours: Tangerine, Purple, Blue, Red and Lilacs-all shades from vivid to pastel. In addition, all nude shades from bisque/beige to champagne/pink.
Meet The Models (Part 2)
Sam is a 33 year old personal trainer working at the uber - glam KX gym in London. Originally, from south Wales Sam moved to London to study sports science at university and decided to stay. Alas! ladies, Sam is happily married to the lovely Kay and they have a beautiful baby daughter called Amelie.
Sam’s main passions in life are his family, his training and his love of sport.
“I guess my passion for training indirectly effects my whole family. Being a trainer makes me extremely conscious of how we eat as a family. Sound nutrition is imperative for young children-it really is the building blocks for building a healthy life. While we all enjoy food, I always try and ensure our diets are full of the best nutrition possible to sustain our busy schedules.
Checkout Sam’s steamy (not just in a shaving way!) youtube
Elizabeth X
Great Scott! Everyone’s Flapping About The Gatsby.
The “Gatsby” Nail Colour Collection
From Faux Bobs to Neo-deco nail colours the world is in love once more with Gatsby glamour. With Baz Luhrmann’s 3D? movie adaptation of the famous F. Scott Fitzgerald novel coming out at the latter end of 2012, there is plenty of time to adapt your own version of this decadent era.
Meet the Models (Part 1)
Recently Maison dAnu had the enviable task of finding London’s hottest men for a photo shoot to represent our brand. We were thrilled with our final collection of models and hope you will be too!
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