News & Lifestyle
12th July 2010
Supplements to support a healthy frame of mind
When it comes to supporting your emotional wellbeing, there are many nutritional and herbal ingredients to choose from. But it’s important to know which are most suitable for your personal circumstances, as some ingredients may interact with prescribed medicines.
12th July 2010
Improve your moods by moving more
Do you struggle to maintain a positive state of mind? Regardless of whether you’re suffering from depression or anxiety, or are simply overwhelmed by stress, maintaining a regular exercise regime may improve your mood and help you cope better. Even just a short walk around the block is enough to get you started. Here we explain how incorporating exercise into your lifestyle could help you overcome the blues.
12th July 2010
Duplicate what's already working
How are you going with your game plan for a healthier you? Hopefully you’re now well on your way to meeting your health goals and incorporating better habits into your lifestyle once and for all. But if you’re still struggling from time to time, don’t despair. We’ve got more inspirational advice for you from Wallabies Coach and Thompson’s Brand Ambassador Robbie Deans.
15th June 2010
When the going gets tough…
Sticking to your game plan for a healthier you becomes much easier if you have strategies in place to help you stay on the straight and narrow when the going gets tough. We asked Wallabies Coach and Thompson’s Brand Ambassador Robbie Deans for his advice on staying motivated and disciplined for the long haul.
15th June 2010
Three good old-fashioned cold and flu remedies
Got a sore throat? Feel a sniffle coming on? Grandma was right. These traditional cold and flu treatments will have you back on your feet in no time. Blast cold and flu bugs with garlic, fight fevers with olive leaves, and dose up on cod liver oil to support your immune system this winter.
15th June 2010
Congestion-clearing chicken noodle soup
Your grandma was right about the recuperative properties of chicken soup too. This Asian-style chicken noodle broth is probably a bit too spicy for the kids, but is perfect if you’ve got a stuffy head, a chesty cough or are just generally feeling run-down. To make a vegetarian version, simply leave out the chicken.
18th May 2010
Set yourself up for success
Making long-term changes to your diet and lifestyle habits can be difficult, even when you're highly motivated to achieve your goals. This month, we asked Wallabies coach and Thompson's brand ambassador Robbie Deans to help formulate a game plan for a healthier you in a way that sets you up for success.
18th May 2010
Stress less and stay healthy this winter
Ever noticed that when you're tired and run down you're also more likely to get sick? It's no coincidence! Stress lowers your immunity, and could increase your susceptibility to respiratory tract infections like colds and flu. On the flip side, taking steps to help your body and mind cope with stress may help boost your resistance at the same time.
18th May 2010
Ten wonderful winter foods
Getting ready for a winter of warming soups and comforting casseroles? Including these ten immunity- and vitality-boosting foods on your winter menu will ensure it's nutritious as well as delicious!
13th April 2010
Heart-healthy stewed fruit
If you think eating for a healthy heart means missing out on the good things in life, think again. This delicious stewed fruit recipe is just what the doctor ordered: full of fibre and cholesterol-lowering pectin, rich in resveratrol, and packed with powerful antioxidants. Whether you serve it for breakfast or dessert, it will make your heart (and your tastebuds) very happy indeed.
13th April 2010
Get a game plan for a healthier you
Sticking to a healthy diet and lifestyle can be hard work, and it’s easy to slide into bad habits. Ever wish you had a coach by your side to keep you on track and inspire you to be your best? We’ve enlisted the support of Wallabies Coach Robbie Deans to help you get motivated and get results.
13th April 2010
Get the benefits of red wine - without the headache
It just doesn’t seem fair that the French can munch on croissants and camembert and stay slim, svelte and super-healthy, while the rest of us only have to glance at the window of a patisserie for our cholesterol levels to rise. How is it that French people have one of the lowest rates of heart disease in the world, despite eating a diet that’s loaded with saturated fat?
1st November 2009
Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Age Related Macular Degeneration
In a large 12 year study of elderly people at moderate to high risk of progression to advanced Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD), persons who consumed the highest intake of Omega-3 Fatty Acids were 30% less likely to develop AMD, reports a recent US National Eye Institute study .
1st November 2009
Mediterranean Style diet may prevent depression
Consuming a diet rich in vegetables, fruit, nuts and legumes along with fish, olive oil and non-refined carbohydrates may prevent depression, according to recently released research.
1st November 2009
Over 65s Should Take High Dose Vitamin D to Prevent Falls
A daily supplement of vitamin D at a dose of 700-1000 IU reduces the risk of falling among older people by 19% according to a recently published study in the British Medical Journal.
1st October 2009
Thompson's launches new brand campaign
Thompson's has launched a new brand campaign featuring brand ambassador Robbie Deans. Advertising will appear in selected Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle and Newspaper inserted magazines between October 2009 and June 2010.
26th May 2009
