A cold picture today, and as we head into the weekend, with widespread overnight frosts, fog along with some sleet and snow - particularly in the north and east, and for today, parts of southern England.
By Terry Scholey
Issued: 30th November 2023 09:29
Parts of eastern England awoke to their first dusting of snow this winter, including my own station near Nottingham, following another very cold night. The Met Office has issued several warnings for snow and ice across eastern England, the north and east of Scotland, parts of the South West, and an additional ice warning for Northern Ireland.
A widespread frost saw temperatures plummet to as low as -6°C around Thetford in Norfolk. East Anglia and some parts of the Midlands experienced freezing fog this morning. However, in Cornwall and Devon, conditions differed with rain, sleet, and snow - the latter mainly over Dartmoor and Exmoor, though not exclusively. The wintry conditions have spread to other parts of southern England, too.
Keep track of the latest on the live radar.
Elsewhere, showers will be scarce, with most areas remaining dry. Following the dispersal of some freezing fog patches, there will be some sunshine, interspersed with patchy cloud, in a mostly light northerly breeze. In the South West, across the Isles of Scilly and the Channel Islands, a fresh and gusty north-easterly wind will make conditions feel particularly raw. Despite this, temperatures there will reach around 7 or 8°C for a time, but across the majority of the country, 3 to 5°C will be the norm. In areas where fog lingers, temperatures will struggle to rise above freezing.
Little change is expected after dark, with the north of Scotland and eastern counties experiencing a scattering of mostly sleet and snow showers, resulting in another generally light covering in places - but more over the higher ground. The far South West will continue to see patchy rain and snow, expected to clear by morning. The remaining areas will mainly be dry, with clear spells leading to another widespread and quite sharp frost. Patchy freezing fog may also reform, possibly more extensively. A raw north wind, lighter inland, will be most pronounced along exposed coasts, with minimum temperatures mostly ranging from 0 to -5°C.
Bad weather can strike at any time during any season and you might just be on the road when that happens. That’s why it’s important to take driving safety seriously. According to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), roughly 21% of vehicle crashes are weather related. The leading weather-related events to cause an accident were, in order of most dangerous: wet pavement, rain, snow/sleet, icy pavement, snow/slushy pavement, and fog. Wet pavement accounts for an astonishing 70% of weather-related car accidents.
Regardless of the type of weather, there are a few basic safety measures you can take to ensure you get to your destination safely:
If at all possible, it’s best to postpone your drive until the rain has stopped. If you have to drive during rain, here are some tips to keep you safe:
Weather can sometimes be unpredictable, but checking the forecast before you get on the road can go a long way in keeping you safe. Use your favorite app, tune in to your local news station, or check out the National Weather Service for up-to-date weather information. If you do wind up driving in bad weather, don’t forget to take it slow and don’t follow the car in front of you too closely.
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), is in conversation with St. Thomas farmer, Garfield Espeut, during a tour of sections of the parish today (November 19), to look at the effects of the recent heavy rains.
Farmers in St. Thomas are being commended for their spirit of resilience, particularly in the aftermath of the recent heavy rains.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, during a tour of flood-damaged areas of the parish today (November 19), met with several farmers who provided him with a first-hand account of how Potential Tropical Cyclone 22 has affected their livelihoods.
St. Thomas is one of the most severely impacted parishes, with damage to roads, crops and houses from flooding and landslides.
Speaking to journalists, the Prime Minister said, “I must commend the spirit of the farmers. I have not heard one farmer who said ‘I’m giving up’.
They’re saying ‘we’re going again’ and I want to commend that spirit and encourage them.”
He pointed out that the plains of St. Thomas, which were formerly mostly dedicated to sugar, have now diversified into other areas of agriculture, notably onion, pumpkin, banana and pepper.
Noting that the parish is showing “great potential in agriculture”, Mr. Holness said the Government will be trying to assist the farmers to recover from the losses from last week’s severe weather system.
He said that effort will be made to ensure that farmers can get back into the field as quickly as possible.
Mr. Holness also pointed to the potential of mining in the parish, noting that “if properly regulated and promoted, it can yield significant benefits for the parish.”
“We’ll take a serious look at how this industry, which is beneficial, can be used to ensure that there is some amount of river training and channeling to ensure that there is free and proper flow of water,” the Prime Minister said.
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When the unsubstantiated allegation first surfaced two years ago, the palace described it as fiction. The claims resurfaced this week after the names were published in a Dutch translation of a new book by Omid Scobie.
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Buckingham Palace is considering whether it should take action after the King and Princess of Wales were named in the Dutch version of a new book as senior royals who questioned what skin colour Prince Archie would have.
When the unsubstantiated allegation first surfaced two years ago, the palace described it as fiction. And there has been no evidence that has been published since to suggest it is true.
But the row resurfaced on Tuesday after the names of the two senior royals were published in a Dutch translation of a book by Omid Scobie.
The writer said an investigation had been launched into how the names were included in the translated version of Endgame, which Dutch publisher, Xander Uitgevers, said had been pulled from shelves in the Netherlands due to an "error".
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Mr Scobie insisted on Thursday that he had "never submitted a book that had their names in it" and that he was "frustrated" by the incident.
It comes as the King arrived in Dubai where he is due to deliver the opening address to the UN's Cop28 climate summit.
"I'm all right thank you very much, just about, having had a rather ancient birthday recently, recovering from the shock of that," the monarch, who celebrated his 75th birthday earlier this month, joked when he met Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu.
The Prince and Princess of Wales, meanwhile, were attending this year's Royal Variety Show at the Royal Albert Hall in London.
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The claims were first made public in the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's March 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey.
The duchess alleged in the interview that a member of the Royal Family had raised "concerns" about Archie's skin colour before he was born.
She said: "[There were] concerns and conversations about how dark his skin might be when he was born."
Winfrey replied: "There's a conversation with you?"
Meghan interjected: "With Harry."
Winfrey continued: "About how dark your baby is going to be?"
Meghan replied: "Potentially, and what that would mean and look like."
She refused to reveal who had made the comments, adding: "I think that would be very damaging to them."
Winfrey later revealed Harry had told her it was not Prince Philip or the late Queen.
The claim sparked headlines about a so-called "royal racist" and prompted a rare response from the royals, with Prince William saying: "We are very much not a racist family," when asked about the claim.
The Royal Family later followed up with a comment, in which they said that "whilst some recollections may vary", the issues brought up in the interview were "concerning" and would "be addressed".
Harry denies calling family 'racist'
In November 2021, American author Christopher Andersen alleged it was the King who made the comments on the day Harry and Meghan's engagement was announced in November 2017.
He wrote in his book - Brothers And Wives: Inside The Private Lives of William, Kate, Harry and Meghan - that Charles said to Camilla: "I wonder what the children will look like?"
In response, a palace source told Sky News: "This is fiction and not worth further comment."
JOHN GRISHAM'S THE RAINMAKER
Struggling new attorney Rudy Baylor (Matt Damon) resorts to working for a shady lawyer (Mickey Rourke), where he meets paralegal Deck Shifflet (Danny DeVito). When the insurance company of Dot Black (Mary Kay Place) refuses her dying son coverage, Baylor and Shifflet team up to fight the corrupt corporation, taking on its callous lawyer (Jon Voight). Meanwhile, Baylor becomes involved with Kelly Riker (Claire Danes), an abused wife, whose husband complicates matters when he confronts Baylor.
Rudy Baylor
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Rudy Baylor (MATT DAMON) is an idealistic young law school graduate who aspires to be a "rainmaker," a bright star with a golden touch who will lavish cash-rich clients and billable hours on the firm that is fortunate enough to hire him. Of course, it would help if the young hotshot could get past the front-office receptionist of any law firm that would give him the time of day.
So Rudy takes the high road, doggedly pursuing clients and legal work wherever he can find it-which means he must associate with some fairly lowlife characters in order to make a living while he fights injustice in a legal system that has tipped the scales toward the rich and powerful.
JahSolidRock Music is happy to present Kenny Smyth’s new single, Pagan Land, taken from his upcoming album “Powerful Dread” (Scheduled for the 4th of May 2023). Kenny continues on his musical journey proving his determination and undeniable qualities as a singer, author, and performer!
Kenny grew up in the peaceful rural parish of St Elisabeth known to be the “breadbasket parish” of Jamaica, where he got the nickname “breadbasket singer“ from. As a child, Kenny learned to play the guitar from his father. Passionate and encouraged by his family, he then began to practice bass, drums, and keyboards and started writing and singing songs. He did some great singles with a.o. Addis Records (Switzerland), which we really liked. The artwork for the single cover was done by World A Reggae’s Danny Creatah.
Kenny Smyth hails from the serene rural parish of St. Elizabeth in Jamaica, known as the “breadbasket parish.” His father taught him to play the guitar as a child, and he quickly developed a passion for music. With the encouragement of his family, Smyth began to play the bass, drums, and keyboards and started writing and performing his own songs. He has previously released several hit singles with Addis Records (Switzerland) that have received critical acclaim.
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December is perfect for spending time with friends and family, we’ve got a great selection of events for you to share together.
Chelsea and Maxell Gardens will be decorated in fabulously festive lights and sounds creating a magical Twelve Days of Christmas trail for you to enjoy as you wander through the gardens.
Plus there’ll be live festive music in the bandstand - with different groups and choirs. Entertainment from* Christmas Crackers, Sparks Drum Group and Naughty Elves.
There's a festive photo booth to create a photo memory and a virtual reality Sleigh Ride to enjoy at £2 per ride.
Ticket prices: Family ticket £5, Child £1 and Adults £2
Book your time session online in advance to guarantee your space.
*Entertainment may vary daily.
Join Jim Hawkins as he finds the long-lost treasure map and sets sail with his friends to Treasure Island.
On the Island Jim meets the Magical Mermaid who helps him search for riches beyond his wildest dreams, it won’t be easy though as the evil Long John Silver has a few tricks up his sleeve to thwart our hero. Will Jim and his pirate crew find the treasure and win the day? There’s only one way to find out…
The Kindness Ticket gives people the opportunity to offer the gift of pantomime for care leavers and their family in Telford and Wrekin.
You can purchase a Kindness Ticket for £20 and this will provide the gift of pantomime to care leavers and their families through the council’s Leaving Care Team who support vulnerable young people aged from 16 to 25 that have been in the care system from Telford and Wrekin.
Fun for all - Telford Ice Rink is counting down to Christmas with a packed programme of events through December. There's Christmas Discos, Soft play and the popular Christmas Eve Family Skate.
Pirates of the Ice Spectacular is a family favourite event on Sunday 17 December, 12noon - 3pm. Tickets at the Early bird prices are available until midnight on 30 November. Don't miss out.
Come and have some festive fun on ice!
An award-winning extravaganza that plays tribute to one of the leading contemporary recording artists of our time. Katy Ellis, a self-obsessed ‘Swiftie’ with an incredible live band and dancers, promises to deliver the most authentic recreation of a Taylor Swift show you will ever see.
If you are planning to visit Telford Theatre for the pantomime or a show in early 2024, why not take advantage of the Theatre bar being open before the show? You can even book a drinks voucher at the same time as your tickets, just add it into your basket before you check out.
guess I have two heads,” Tippa Irie says, of his personas in private and the public eye. “When I’m on stage, I transform into Tippa Irie who is courageous and confident, if you like. Whereas Anthony Henry is a bit more reserved and shy. When I’m not performing, that’s who I am.”
Tippa is the man who helped to popularise the “fast chat” style of emceeing in the UK dancehall scene. His was an original sound: cheeky, conversational lyrics about everything from love to social justice, delivered with astute, contemplative flair over pulsing rhythms.
Armed with charisma and imagination, not to mention a formidable stage presence that puts him in a league of his own, Tippa has been hailed by music legends including Yellowman and Peter Metro. In reggae scenes around the world, he is revered as a pioneer.
Throughout his illustrious career, Tippa has collaborated with a number of global artists. You might have heard him on “Hey Mama” by US group the Black Eyed Peas in 2004, for which he earned a Grammy nomination. Maybe you’ve heard his collaborations with Jurassic 5, soul icon Alexander O’Neal, the Far East Band and Congo Natty, aka Rebel MC.
It’s not surprising, then, that the 58-year-old is inundated by fans as he sits down for an interview in Brixton, the south-London district that welcomed his Jamaican parents after they migrated to England in the Sixties. “Tippa, I just have to shake your hand. Legend,” one nervous fan tells him. “Tippa, big up yourself!” says another. “Long time, Tippa,” one old pal says, greeting him. “How are you?”
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King hails ‘profound and permanent’ contribution of Windrush generationBrixton is where Tippa created his first track, aged 17, before joining Saxon Studio International, an iconic south London sound system responsible for launching the careers of Maxi Priest and Smiley Culture, to name a few. At its peak, this collective was The Beatles of UK dancehall. Tippa enjoyed an explosion in success during the Eighties, as he and his Saxon peers were courted by labels including Island Records, Greensleeves, and Virgin Records.
After signing a recording contract with Greensleeves in 1984, Tippa released a string of hits including “Good To Have That Feeling”, “You’re The Best”, “Complain Neighbour” and “Hello Darling”, which hit No 1 on the UK reggae chart and crossed over to Number 22 on the UK Top 40 Chart.
He has gone on to tour across all seven continents around the world and in between, captivating crowds and releasing numerous tracks over the years including more recent offerings“I’m An African”, “Flat Foot Hustle” and “Hot Like Fire”.
A spokesperson for Qatar's foreign ministry said the ceasefire - which was due to end on Tuesday morning - would be extended by an "additional two days".
The temporary truce in Gaza between Israel and Hamas has been extended by two days, Qatar and Hamas have said.
A White House official has also told NBC News - the US partner of Sky News - that an agreement has been reached to extend the ceasefire.
The temporary truce was initially due to end at 5am UK time on Tuesday 28 November.
However, a spokesperson for the foreign ministry of Qatar - which has been involved in mediating the temporary truce - said it would last an "additional two days".
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In a post on X, formerly Twitter, spokesperson Dr Majed al Ansari wrote: "The State of Qatar announces, as part of the ongoing mediation, an agreement has been reached to extend the humanitarian truce for an additional two days in the Gaza Strip."
Hamas has also confirmed the truce, while Israel has yet to comment.
"The Islamic Resistance Movement Hamas announces that it has been agreed with the brothers in Qatar and Egypt to extend the temporary humanitarian truce for an additional two days under the same conditions as the previous truce," a Hamas statement read.
Hamas had been pushing for an extension to the temporary ceasefire if "serious efforts" were made to increase the number of Palestinian prisoners released by Israel.
Under the terms of the current deal, Hamas has agreed to release a total of 50 hostages, while Israel will release 150 Palestinian detainees over four days.
Drummie Zeb, the lead singer for British reggae band Aswad, has died aged 62.
A statement posted to the band’s Facebook page disclosed the news.
“It is with deepest regret and profound loss that we have to announce the passing of our brother Angus ‘Drummie’ Gaye,” the statement said.
Drummie was the lead vocalist for the iconic band Aswad and is much loved and respected by both family, friends and peers alike.”
The statement continued: “More information will be given at a later time but on behalf of his family and Aswad – we ask that their privacy is respected at this heart-breaking time. Drummie has left us to join our ancestors and leaves a huge void both personally and professionally.”
Tributes for the late musician have begun pouring in on social media.
RB Campbell, guitarist and vocalist of UB4, wrote: “RIP DRUMMIE ZEB. So sad to hear of the passing of Angus ‘Drummie Zeb’ Gaye, founder member, legendary drummer and vocalist with Aswad. Condolences and deepest sympathies to his family, friends, and colleague.”
Fellow UB40 member Ali Campbell added: “Very sad to hear the passing of Aswad’s Drummie Zeb. We’ve lost another UK Reggae pioneer.”
Born to Grenadian parents, Gaye attended Hollow Park school in London, which is where he met his Aswad bandmates.
The group originally comprised Angus “Drummie Zeb” Gaye, Brinsley “Chaka B” Forde, Donald “Dee” Griffiths, George “Ras” Oban, and Courtney “Khaki” Hemmings.
Aswad rose to fame in the Seventies. Together, they released 21 albums, and earned three Grammy nominations.
They achieved a UK hit with the 1988 track “Don’t Turn Around”, which they followed up with another hit “Give a Little Love”.
Aswad’s most recent album was released – titled City Lock – in 2009. Prior to that came 2002’s Cool Summer Reggae.
The cost of living crisis refers to a period of time during which the cost of everyday essentials like food and bills increases more quickly than average household income. The UK has been experiencing a cost of living crisis since late 2021.
Although the cost of living crisis affects us all, those of us on lower incomes are disproportionately impacted.
We all need a safe place to call home. It's not right that those of us who are already struggling to find a secure and stable place to live, have to deal with the cost of living crisis too. Crisis research published in March 2022 showed that families on the breadline are facing an average £372 deficit between their Local Housing Allowance and the cost of the cheapest rents in their local areas.
This current crisis combined with existing issues such as rising rents, low wages and a lack of affordable housing has created a perfect storm for people who were already struggling with unrelenting pressure.
With little to no social housing to go around, more and more of us are living in the private rented sector paying record high rents which is eating up over 30% of income. When coupled with rising costs of household bills and necessities, these factors increase the risk of someone being forced into homelessness.
With inflation hitting a 41-year high and the energy price cap due to rise yet again in the Autumn, the situation looks desperate, with no end in sight.
The support package announced in the May 2022 budget was aimed at helping those on low incomes, but the cost of living crisis will continue piling on an extra financial burden for many people. As a society, we can and must do more to ensure that this crisis does not lead to people losing their homes because they cannot afford to pay their bills.
Qatar announces Israel-Hamas truce-for-hostages deal that would pause Gaza fighting, bring more aid
Israel’s Cabinet has approved a cease-fire deal with the Hamas militant group that would bring a temporary halt to a devastating war and a release of some of the Israeli hostages held in Gaza. (AP video/Ami Bentov)
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JERUSALEM (AP) — Qatar on Wednesday announced a truce-for-hostages deal between Israel and Hamas that would bring a four-day halt in fighting in a devastating six-week war, win freedom for dozens of hostages held in the Gaza Strip, and also lead to the release of dozens of Palestinian prisoners.
Qatar’s Foreign Ministry said it would announce within a day when the clock will start ticking on the truce, during which 50 hostages will be released in stages in exchange for what Hamas said would be 150 Palestinians prisoners held by Israel. Those freed by both sides will be women and children.
Humanitarian aid to besieged Gaza would also increase.
The united arab emirates, venue for cop28, the latest climate summit convened by the United Nations, is a controversial choice. Some 70,000 climate advocates, diplomats and other hangers-on will attend an event that begins on November 30th in Dubai, one of the gleaming cities built on wealth that fossil fuels have brought to the region. The fact that the world’s most important climate gathering will be hosted by a leading oil producer has sparked outrage among environmentalists. That the summit’s president, Sultan Al Jaber, runs adnoc, the uae’s national oil company (noc), is proof, whisper conspiracists, that the fix is in on behalf of Big Oil.
Yet from Abu Dhabi on the Persian Gulf, the shipping route to global markets for the world’s greatest concentration of oil reserves, to Fujairah on the Gulf of Oman, an entrepot abuzz with tankers carrying Russian oil evading Western sanctions, comes a sense of vulnerability to climate change. The region is short on water and home-grown food. The rising heat of summer is becoming inhumane. The cities built on these desert sands are at risk from a rising sea level.
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Noni juice has a number of potential benefits. Still, it’s important to keep in mind that research into this fruit is relatively recent — and more studies are needed on many of these health effects.
Noni juice may reduce cellular damage — particularly from tobacco smoke.
Exposure to tobacco smoke generates dangerous amounts of free radicals. Excessive amounts can cause cellular damage and lead to oxidative stress (14Trusted Source).
Oxidative stress is associated with many ailments, including heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. Studies show that consuming foods rich in antioxidants may reduce oxidative stress (15Trusted Source, 16Trusted Source, 17Trusted Source, 18Trusted Source).
In one study, heavy tobacco smokers were given 4 ounces (118 ml) of noni juice per day. After 1 month, they experienced a 30% reduction of two common free radicals compared to their baseline levels (19Trusted Source).
Tobacco smoke is also known to cause cancer. Certain chemicals from tobacco smoke may bind to cells in your body and lead to tumor growth (13Trusted Source, 14Trusted Source).
Noni juice may reduce levels of these cancer-causing chemicals. Two clinical trials found that drinking 4 ounces (118 ml) of noni juice daily for 1 month reduced the levels of cancer-causing chemicals in tobacco smokers by about 45% (13Trusted Source, 20Trusted Source).
Yet, noni juice does not negate all of smoking’s negative health effects — and should not be considered a replacement for quitting.
Noni juice may support heart health by lowering cholesterol levels and reducing inflammation.
Cholesterol has many important functions in your body, but certain types in excess may increase your risk of heart disease — as may chronic inflammation (21Trusted Source, 22Trusted Source, 23Trusted Source).
One study found that drinking up to 6.4 ounces (188 ml) of noni juice per day for 1 month significantly reduced total cholesterol, LDL (bad) cholesterol levels, and the inflammatory blood marker C-reactive protein (24Trusted Source).
However, the subjects of the study were heavy cigarette smokers, so the results cannot be generalized to all people. Researchers suspect that noni juice’s antioxidants may reduce the high cholesterol levels caused by smoking tobacco (24Trusted Source).
A separate, 30-day study gave non-smokers 2 ounces (59 ml) of noni juice twice daily. Participants did not experience significant changes in cholesterol levels (25).
These results suggest that the cholesterol-lowering effect of noni juice may only apply to heavy cigarette smokers.
That said, more research on noni juice and cholesterol is needed.
Noni juice may improve physical endurance. In fact, Pacific Islanders believed that eating noni fruit strengthened the body during long fishing trips and voyages (9Trusted Source).
A few studies show positive effects of drinking noni juice during exercise.
For example, one 3-week study gave long-distance runners 3.4 ounces (100 ml) of noni juice or a placebo twice daily. The group that drank noni juice experienced a 21% increase in average time to fatigue, which suggests improved endurance (26).
Other human and animal research reports similar findings for using noni juice to combat fatigueand improve endurance (9Trusted Source, 27Trusted Source).
The increase in physical endurance associated with noni juice is likely related to its antioxidants — which may reduce the damage to muscle tissue that normally occurs during exercise (9Trusted Source).
For over 2,000 years, noni fruit has been used in traditional folk medicine for its pain-relieving effects. Some research now supports this benefit.
For instance, in a 1-month study, people with degenerative arthritis of the spine took 0.5 ounces (15 ml) of noni juice twice daily. The noni juice group reported a significantly lower pain score — with complete relief of neck pain in 60% of participants (28).
In a similar study, people with osteoarthritis took 3 ounces (89 ml) of noni juice daily. After 90 days, they experienced a significant decrease in the frequency and severity of arthritis pain, as well as an improved quality of life (29).
Arthritis pain is often associated with increased inflammation and oxidative stress. Therefore, noni juice may provide natural pain relief by reducing inflammation and combatting free radicals (30Trusted Source, 31Trusted Source).
Noni juice may support immune health.
Like some other fruit juices, it’s is rich in vitamin C. For example, 3.5 ounces (100 ml) of Tahitian Noni Juice packs about 33% of the RDI for this vitamin.
Vitamin C supports your immune system by protecting your cells from free radical damage and environmental toxins (32Trusted Source).
Many other antioxidants present in noni juice — such as beta carotene — may improve immune health as well.
One small, 8-week study found that healthy people who drank 11 ounces (330 ml) of noni juice daily had increased immune cell activity and lower levels of oxidative stress (6Trusted Source, 9Trusted Source, 10Trusted Source).
SUMMARYNoni juice has numerous potential benefits, including boosting endurance, relieving pain, supporting your immune system, reducing cellular damage caused by tobacco smoke, and aiding heart health in smokers.
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When it comes to Christmas, every destination has its own traditions. Before even getting to the traditions, you’ll need to figure out the best place to go. While there are lots of different Christmas vacation ideas for families, heading to a warm winter destination like Jamaica in the Caribbean is one of the best options.
In Jamaica, Christmas is hands down one of the most popular holidays. This is truly a festive and special time of year and families on the island really get into the celebration. During the holiday season in Jamaica, radio stations will play carols all day long, and many families spruce up their homes and start planning Christmas lunches and other celebrations. Though most of the locals enjoy simply spending Christmas at home, there are quite a few Christmas traditions on this island that visitors can enjoy while being out and about.
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There are various Christmas traditions you can look forward to experiencing if you travel to Jamaica during the holiday season. One of these involves visiting the popular Grand Market, commonly referred to as “Gran’ Market” by the locals. This lively event happens on Christmas Eve and usually takes place in all of the major towns in Jamaica.
Children can look forward to seeing Santa Claus at the Gran’ Market festival and lots of bounce houses too. Shopping is a big part of this vibrant holiday experience, which is something the entire family can enjoy. This means you’ll be able to pick up some last-minute presents if you need to. Within the festivities, you’ll find vendors selling a variety of items, and stores in the area tend to offer sales specials at this time as well.
Some of the items you might find for sale at Gran’ Market include toys, Christmas decorations, apparel, household items, and more. Many of the sellers import things specifically to display and sell at this event, so you really can expect to find a wide variety of merchandise. In addition to shopping, you can look forward to enjoying local music and entertainment at this event as well. You’ll find sound systems set up around stores and malls, and even street dancers in some areas. The dancing acts tend to be on display right up until Christmas Day.
Good to know: Gran’ Market typically starts in the morning and spans the entire day. Even with that said, most people leave around 6 p.m. Definitely go to Gran’ Market expecting crowds, especially if you go later in the day.
The Jamaican Pantomime is a Christmas tradition that has been around since the 1940s. Lovers of international folk culture will appreciate being a part of this event while in Jamaica. Jamaican Pantomime is basically a showcase of local songs and dances that pay homage to Jamaica's history and culture or parody current events and well-known individuals. Going back to the start, Jamaican Pantomime has its beginnings with classic children’s fairy stories, which evolved over time into more dramatic entertainment pieces. This would always happen at Christmastime, and continues to be the case so many years later.
Jamaica Pantomime serves as a source of entertainment for tens of thousands of people, and it helps to conserve folk culture on this island as well. This event usually includes a cast and a storyline that is quite vivid and engaging. Onstage, the narrative is brought to life in the most relatable and memorable way. These plots are a big part of what makes the event a must-see on the Jamaican holiday festivities calendar.
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The largest authentic German Christmas market outside of Germany or Austria Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market offers a large range of traditional good and gifts and a selection of tempting food and drink. Pretzels, schnitzels, bratwursts, and roasted almonds will tempt your tastebuds, all of which can be washed down with gluhwein, weissbier (wheat beer), or tasty hot chocolate.
A great place to meet up with family and friends and enjoy the live music programme on Victoria Square. And whilst you’re here why not pick up some presents for your family and friends with everything from handcrafted wooden decorations and delicate glass baubles to in the form of the ever-favourite crystal lamps, Sounds of Nature, hand-crafted leatherwork, toys, jewellery and much more besides!
For more information about the city’s Frankfurt Christmas Market, please visit www.thebfcm.co.uk and follow @thechrismoose, the world’s only tweeting moose (to our knowledge) on Twitter.
The big wheel and ice rink are also regular fixtures - For more information and to book tickets visit www.iceskatebirmingham.co.uk
Planning a trip from London? Golden Tours are running day trips to this years Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market. Find out more here
Please use the bus stops on Great Charles Street Queensway (B3 3JY), Westbound around the corner from Margaret Street.
Parking at Brewery Street Coach and Lorry Park must be pre-booked by contacting parking@birmingham.gov.uk
Wolverhampton is gearing up for the festive season and there will be fun for all the family at a series of events across the city, starting with the city centre switch on in Queen Square onSaturday 18 November.
Christmas lights will also be switched on at Wednesfield, Tettenhall, Bilston and Bantock Park with Father Christmas and the Mayor of Wolverhampton doing the honours, with R&B boyband Damage performing along others and Wolverhampton’s very own Dicky Dodd.
There is lots more happening in the city centre including a Gingerbread Christmas Trail, Santa's Grotto and a Christmas Market. Read all about it here.
Listed below are some great reasons that might encourage you to take a spa treatment of your choice.
Just like the pub or the park, spas are now widely seen as a place one can hang out. More people are visiting spas in groups.
People tend to use that as a motivating factor to visit the spa regularly. Friends and family usually make the sessions lively. It offers the perfect avenue for you to interact while receiving your treatment.
Detoxification is getting rid of the unhealthy and toxic substances from the body. There’s no better place to do that than a spa specializing in this field. Not only will your body be free of unwanted substances, but you can lose weight.
During detoxification, the body will convert the fat reserves to energy. While fats are getting broken down, toxins are released into the bloodstream, and the excretory system will do its job.
3. Improve Confidence and Self Esteem
People who visit the spa for treatments are generally happy. This happiness can be equated to positive energy and feel.
The feel-good factor can be easily transferred to the people around and changing how you approach things significantly. It will give more zeal when talking and addressing issues to people. That’s why a lot of people tend to visit the spa as a morning ritual.
You will have a great day full of a good outcome. You can also use treatment as a way of calming your nerves when approaching a big event.
Having a massage session will calm the sympathetic nervous system that’s responsible for raising blood pressure. High blood pressure is risky because it leads to heart disease.
The hot water in a spa bath and a massage will lower your blood pressure while increasing your heart rate. It will make the circulatory system work excellently well, thus by far improving your cardiovascular wellness.
Spas are very common with visitors looking to get rid of back pains and the general protection of their spine. A massage works wonders in reducing or removing such pain, consider it a therapy session.
The increased flow of blood throughout the body helps in getting rid of stiffness, aches, muscle tension, and pain. Tissue elasticity will also make you more flexible as an added benefit.
Works well with athletes who are recovering from an injury and people who have arthritis.
There’s an alarming rate of increase in people suffering from mental health issues. Having a regular visit to the spa will ensure you’re not part of this statistic.
Not only will your spa treatment clear your mind during and after it, but it will also ease your sleeping patterns at night. Sleep is essential in reducing stresstowards a better mental health record.
Reducing stress can still be achieved due to the celebrity treatment you get at the spa and the relaxing feeling. It’s relatively healthy for a man to feel good and appreciated whenever they are accorded first class service. This is the norm while getting a spa treatment.
A spa offers a variety of treatments that will enable you to lose weight. A slimming body wrap will come in handy to achieve weight loss.
You’ll be covered in a heated blanket after getting bandaged in mineral socked clothes.
Cool sculpting can also be done to facilitate weight loss. It’s the process of freezing fat cells beneath your skin. It’s recommended because you get to choose the specific area you want to cut the fat.
A spa treatment provides one of the best ways to enjoy your peace of mind and meditate. Meditation increases one’s happiness and improves your concentration by a mile.
Many spas offer yoga classes. It’s proven that yoga is one of the best ways to meditate. Yoga will come as an added advantage because your flexibility and fitness will massively improve and be at par with your meditation skill.
A clear mind enhances better decision making.
Spas are best known for the numerous skin treatment options that they offer. Exfoliation is one of the most common skin treatment therapies. SMoother skin is achieved by extracting dead skin and rough cells.
This is how softer and glowing skin comes about. The dead cells usually prevent the skin from being smooth. Organic facials can really improve your skin tone.
Other forms of making the skin better include treatments like extractions, which is where blemishes are manually removed from the surface.
Getting a spa treatment might be the perfect way to relax after a long day mulled by activities. You can make a spa your spot for recharging to face new challenges that the day brings.
A spa offers a completely different environment, almost replicating another world. You can use the lack of distraction as an excellent way to relax both your body and mind.
This is one of the main reasons why people visit spas for treatment.
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Juicing vs. Blending: Which Is Better for Me?
The juice and smoothie industry has taken the United States by storm. According to market research, juice and smoothie bars bring in a total of $2 billion annually. But whether you’re forking over a healthy amount of cash in a trendy juice bar or making your fruity beverages at home, it’s important to understand the health benefits and implications of what you’re drinking.
Fruits and vegetables are good for you — no one would argue with that. The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for AmericansTrusted Source suggest that we eat 2 cups of fruit and 2 1/2 cups of vegetables every day. When consumed at these levels, fresh produce may reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, and cancer, while also helping to manage your weight.
But according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)Trusted Source, Americans just aren’t getting enough of either. That’s part of the draw of juicing and blending: Both make it easier to get more fruits and vegetables into your diet.
Though juice is enjoyed around the world, it’s a controversial beverage.
When it comes to its healthiness, many people are divided. Some argue that it’s too high in sugar, while others champion its high nutrient content.
This article reviews the 9 healthiest juices and discusses whether juice is a healthy choice in general.
Tart and bright red, cranberry juice offers many benefits.
A single cup (240 ml) of cranberry juice provides (1Trusted Source):
Cranberry juice is known for its ability to protect against urinary tract infections (UTIs). Though research on this effect has been mixed, a recent review found that drinking cranberry juice lowered the risk of getting a UTI by 32.5% (2Trusted Source).
This juice is also high in antioxidants, including anthocyanins, flavonols, procyanidins, and vitamins C and E, which may help protect your cells from damage caused by free radicals (3Trusted Source, 4).
SUMMARYCranberry juice is high in potassium, antioxidants, and vitamins C and E. It may also help prevent UTIs, though research on this effect is mixed.
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With the release of the Street Gospel Riddim, Richie Stephens has again given us another outstanding piece of art through his Pot of Gold Production. This latest project is a testament to the power of music to bridge gaps and bring people together, and it will surely leave a lasting impression on anyone who listens to it.
Composed by Stephens, the track-listing for the six-song EP reads as follows:
Richie Stephens started his career as a singer in the early ’90s under Motown Records. Later, he shifted his focus towards reggae, ska, and contemporary gospel when he started working independently. He spent most of the late ’90s and the following years refining his new direction, and his 2002 album, The Man Upstairs, marked the emergence of a distinctive voice in Christian music.
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Stormzy: ‘In my diction, in my stance, in my attitude... this is Black British’
Stormzy is 25 minutes into his headlining Glastonbury set when he feels something go “boom” in his in-ear. The pack that pumps studio-quality sound to the singer while he’s on stage had gone haywire. “It was just going, ‘Eeeeeeee!’ I’m talking deafening. Then it blew and I couldn’t hear shit.”
He’d just finished “Sweet Like Chocolate”. The stage lights had gone down. Stormzy stands there, eyes intense, back straight, standing tall, very tall, black, lean, buff, clad top to toe in lily white. Sweat cascades from his face. He lifts his fingers to his earpiece and stares ahead. Back-up soul singers gather around to cover Kanye West’s “Ultralight Beam”: “This is a God dream / This is everything.” Fireworks erupt; jets of sparks shoot out beside the stage; search lights strafe the night. “That was one of the most powerful moments in the show,” he says. “And I can’t hear shit. All I can hear is the festival speakers. And I’m just rapping and just praying to God that I’m on time. And the song just finishes and I’m thinking, ‘Bruv, you can’t hear shit. You’re at Glastonbury. And you can’t hear shit. This is a shit show.’”
He makes it through “Ultralight Beam”. The stage goes dark again. Chris Martin comes on with a piano; Stormzy runs off to the wings. “I take my pack off and I’m close to tears and I’m screaming, ‘I can’t fucking hear nothing!’ They’re switching my pack and I’m thinking, ‘Glastonbury. Chris Martin. What the fuck?’”
Martin stalls, looking over his shoulder, wondering where Stormzy is. Stormzy returns, his pack fixed, and takes his seat next to Martin. He does one more song. Then the pack blows again and remains out for the rest of the set. “I’m listening to the festival speakers, which are delayed, so if I go with that I’m going to be off beat. So then I’m just listening to the drums and performing with muscle memory. I’m like, ‘You’re fucked, but just do it.’ And I’m thinking the whole time I’m off beat. I know it’s delayed, but I’m thinking just spit, just spit, just spit. All that was going through my head was, ‘Bruv, you have absolutely fucked it.’ I was thinking of all the people who wanted me to fuck it – ‘Stormzy? Glasto? That small-timer?’ – just watching and thinking, ‘Look at him. He can’t even spit on beat. He’s all over the place.’
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Prior to coming to the UK I completed my post graduation in ophthalmology from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India and was awarded an MD in Ophthalmology. I also completed a short fellowship in Oculoplastics at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Boston, USA, prior to taking up the post of Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital.
I have been actively involved in the Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Service in Wales and am medical retina lead clinician in my health board. I run a specialist diabetes and uveitis clinic once a week. I am a Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists and a member of the British Medical Association.
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It had been many years since Mike Tyson's fists made headlines, but it happens in April when he was involved in a physical altercation with a passenger on a JetBlue airliner. Reports depicted Tyson as not being the instigator in the situation.
The boxing legend, for the first time, offered his side of the story on what occurred during the latest Hotboxin' with Mike Tyson podcast episode.
Tyson stated that the passenger he ended up punching was "f---ing with" him, backing up TMZ Sports reports that an allegedly drunken passenger had been bothering Tyson and ignoring Tyson's requests to leave him alone before throwing a water bottle at him.
Tyson lamented that he had put himself in the situation to begin with by taking a public flight.
"I shouldn't even be taking public planes," Tyson said. "My wife gets mad that I take public planes but what am I gonna do on a f---ing plane with my friends and, what, I guess ... a bodyguard and a f---ing Yes Man? What am I gonna do on a plane? It triggers me."
The matter has mostly been resolved. Earlier this month, the San Mateo County District Attorney's Office announced that Tyson would not face charges after all parties involved declined to file any. District Attorney Steve Wagstaffe also cited the conduct of the man Tyson punched.
The incident between Tyson and the passenger occurred while Tyson was traveling from San Francisco to Florida on April 20. Tyson had been in the area for the annual 420 cannabis festival in Golden Gate Park, where he was promoting his Tyson 2.0 cannabis brand. Tyson, 55, has pursued being a cannabis entrepreneur alongside his current work as an actor and podcaster.
It became clear that John and Darren’s venture wasn’t just new ownership, but something new entirely—a true partnership that could inspire a new vision for what’s possible in network marketing. They took a critical look at every aspect of the company, from products to compensation plan, corporate structure and strategy. They took stock of what they had on the table: time-tested products, efficient worldwide logistics, a license in China, established brands and experienced leaders, a fair compensation plan and a great opportunity—everything they needed to create something new that the industry hadn’t seen before. They dreamed up a partnership of existing brands, all working together as a new entity with the stability and longevity of a legacy company. But what to call it?
“We want to be a true partnership with all of our people, hundreds of thousands of people around the world who look to this community to better their lives on a daily basis and give them a vision for what their future can be over three years, five years, 10 years, next generation,” John explained. “As we contemplated that and considered different names, we kept coming back to that concept of partner, a partnership. Something that really signifies how we feel about our relationship with everyone else who’s part of our community, be it the vendors and the suppliers; the people out in the field; the executives at corporate. Everyone locks arms in a partnership. It was then we came up with the name Partner.Co the Partner Company, and if you understand the context, it’s a really cool name with a deep meaning.” Your brand partner link: https://partner.co/s/MGE4NmQyNDAy
Partner.Co officially launched in February 2023 as a brand-new company with Darren as Chief Executive Officer and John serving as Chief Brand Partner Officer, combining established brands and leaders from four companies, ARIIX, LIMU®, Morinda and Zennoa®, into a new platform of brands and product categories that supports existing Brand Partners and offers a fresh opportunity to a new generation of prospective Partners.
“We think of ourselves as a blended community—one that gets this tremendous opportunity to build off the accomplishments and hard work of the people who helped create and grow ARIIX, Morinda, Limu and Zennoa. We’re incredibly grateful for that,” shared John.
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ohn’s desire to preserve what he’d built plus Darren’s business leadership experience combined to birth a new way of operating a network marketing company with powerful leaders working together to achieve the team’s goal of long-term, sustainable growth. The team is quick to observe, listen and adapt, leading their field-driven organization with transparency and collaboration through:
Partner.Co considers the entirety of 2023 its “launch year,” giving prospective Brand Partners the exclusive opportunity to join during such an exciting time for the company. And Darren and John can’t wait to see what’s next.
“I’m excited about the adventure of experiencing this from a new perspective with new possibilities, new scale and new scope,” John said. “We’re bringing people along on that exciting journey because we only get one chance at life.”
“It’s incredible to me how we were able to bring Partner.Co together so quickly and so cohesively,” Darren shared. “We have incredible leadership. We have amazing products. Everything just came together. And for me, that’s been unique in my business career. I’ve loved every minute of seeing that happen.”
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Knee pain is experienced by the majority of people worldwide. It is estimated that 1 in 3 people suffer from this problem, which has very unpleasant consequences such as partial loss of mobility and the need for surgical interventions.
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It may seem trivial to have a discomfort in the knee region. But as the creaking and burning in the area worsen, everyday tasks, which were once very simple to perform, start to become compromised. Bending down to pick up something that has fallen on the floor, searching for something at the bottom of the closet, or even sitting in a chair.
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Among the thousands of people who have already used and approved the Power Knee Elite, there is Jeremy Campbell. The American is a veteran of the US Navy and became a professional cyclist. He has a lot to talk about the subject.
In his account of his experience with the revolutionary knee braces, he explained how important they were in recovering from a problem that had already given him hope: “I had a devastating accident while serving in the Navy. It took dozens of surgeries and years of rehabilitation to restore the function of my legs,” said the veteran, who recommends the Power Knee Elite to almost all of his patients.“Many cycling colleagues have some discomfort or weakness in their knee. Others have a blinding pain, they can’t walk. One of the first things I recommend in any situation is the Power Knee Elite,” says Jeremy. That’s why the advice is simple: if you have knee pain, discomfort, burning or any other kind of discomfort, the Power Knee Elite is an excellent choice.
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How do the wealthy take a hatchet to their personal spending? Belt-tightening is now the norm among the top 1 per cent — and even some of the super-rich are now having to cut back
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Living in south-east London, I find the relatable rich all around me. Neighbourhoods such as Dulwich and Blackheath are full of the well-off middle classes — big mortgages, school fees and skiing holidays, usually made possible by at least one parent working in the City. But these are also places where being in the top 1 per cent of income earners doesn’t go far — and where mortgage rate rises and inflation can hit hard. The combination of coming off a fixed-rate mortgage and facing across-the-board price rises can easily add £2,000 to monthly outgoings. UK take-home pay, if you earn £200,000, is approximately £9,500 a month. This can make a huge difference for those at the bottom end of the 1 per cent. It’s not just the UK either. The Bank of America’s Consumer Checkpoint Survey for October 2023 found that there had been a fall in both necessity and discretionary spending for households earning more than $125,000. (Other lower-earning groups showed rises or stayed more or less flat.) Indeed, in the US, the term “richcession”, a recession that hits those on six-figure salaries, is being bandied about. So, are the rich having to tighten their belts and, if so, how? One of the good things about being well off is that there’s more to cut back on. A 2022 CNBC survey of millionaires had respondents saying they were “more price conscious” when shopping — with a third saying they were dining out at restaurants less often. This very much chimes with what I’m seeing. People who used to eat out twice a week are now doing so twice a month. Recommended James Max Rich People’s Problems: Should I cut back on my holiday spending? Interestingly, struggling one percenters may actually enjoy some of this everyday economising. We’ve all read magazine features where customers who normally shop in high-end supermarkets suddenly discover the joys of the cured-meats selection in their local discounter store, or who start cooking meals that they’d once have ordered in. Less enjoyable perhaps, but also common, is to rationalise holidays. “We can still go away in the summer and ski, but mini-breaks and autumn holidays are out” is a common refrain. A friend who works in luxury travel tells me he’s seeing fewer of the lower 1 per cent, “but the very rich are spending more than ever”. This, he says, is likely down to the price of airfares, which have remained high and act as a barrier. Thailand for half-term is fast becoming a pre-pandemic memory. Others are having to go further than holidays. The Financial Times recently reported that, in the UK, there had been a rise in interest in properties near grammar schools and other good state schools. The reason? Well, for many of the struggling 1 per cent, school fees (assuming two or more kids) are the single biggest outgoing. A good state school can cut your outgoings in half. Just don’t expect any sympathy if you’re moaning about this sort of economising. A woman who went on Mumsnet, the UK online parenting forum, earlier this year to complain that private school fees had increased so much that she was considering home-schooling received short shrift from many commentators and was told to “read the room”. Indeed, it’s probably a good idea generally not to do the “poor little rich person” act on social media, because you’ll always reach someone who makes your predicament look like a joke. Recommended House & Home Why homes near top state schools are attracting fee-paying parents But enough about the not-quite-rich. What about the really rich, for whom all of this is pocket change? Well, some of them are economising too, even though they don’t need to. Financial psychologist Brad Klontz points out that there are plenty of rich people who have always lived well within their means. For them, comparative frugality is just business as usual — and, as modest people, they’re very unlikely to tell you about it on Instagram. However, he adds, some of the ostentatious wealthy may be curbing their spending, even if they don’t need to. This, he says, often happens with those who have more diverse social groups — including people who are being forced to economise. “We are tribal creatures,” says Klontz. “Here, economising isn’t virtue signalling, it’s wanting to show you belong to your group.” Thus, the guy worth £200mn flies business class so as not to distance himself from his friend who earns £200,000 a year. Klontz adds that there are certain groups of wealthy people who find economising harder. “You have high income people who grew up low income. Some of them have made it a life goal not having to economise and they really don’t want to start doing it now.” However, he adds that the people who find it hardest of all are those who should have started doing it a long time ago when times were better. “There’s a cohort of rich people who are high-income but low-net-worth and who live paycheck to paycheck and may have run up debts to finance their lifestyles.” Until recently, he says, there had been enough money sloshing around to live like this. “But now, for them, the chickens may be coming home to roost.”
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Boat Story is a stylish treat starring Daisy Haggard and Paterson Joseph. Plus: Nigel Farage in I’m A Celebrity! Here’s what to watch this evening
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Much has been made of the health benefits of sauna bathing. With good reason. Physically, nothing is more reinvigorating than a deep, healthy sweat every day. Tension fades. Muscles unwind. Mentally, we emerge relaxed, revived and ready for whatever the day may bring.
A few minutes a day is all it takes to look and feel better. The body’s response to gentle, persistent heat is well-documented and proven day-in and day-out by people all over the world. Which is why more and more doctors are recommending its purifying benefits.
Not surprisingly, sauna bathers most frequently cite “stress reduction” as the number one benefit of sauna use. Studies show the majority of disease (e.g. heart disease) is at least partially stress-related. Decades of well-done, peer-reviewed sauna medical research have shown saunas to provide profound health benefits. A 25-year study conducted with more than 2,300 participants at the University of Eastern Finland by Dr. Jari Laukkanen and his colleagues revealed regular sauna use improved cardiovascular health among many other health benefits. In short, regular sauna bathing is a wonderful, feel-good and good-for-you addition to your overall health and wellness plan.
In the high temperatures of a traditional or infrared sauna, skin heats up and core body temperature rises. In response to these increased heat levels, the blood vessels near the skin dilate and “cardiac output/circulation” increases. Medical research has told us that the heart rate can rise from 60-70 bpm (beats per minute) to 110-120 bpm in the sauna (140-150 bpm with more intensive bathing), and can often sink to below normal after the cooling off stage. Regular sauna usage has been shown to reduce the risk of all-cause mortality and fatal cardiac incidents along with reduced risk of stroke and hypertension.
Saunas relax muscles and soothe aches/pains in both muscles and joints. Under the high-heat provided by a sauna, the body releases endorphins which can minimize pain and is often associated with a “runner’s high.” As the body temperature rises in the heat of the sauna, blood vessels dilate allowing for increased blood circulation, which in turn speeds the body’s natural healing process. After physical activity, use the heat and steam of a sauna to promote muscle relaxation by helping to reduce muscle tension and eliminate lactic acid and other toxins that may be present.
To view testimonials from highly performing athletes on how they use sauna for recovery after intense workouts, please see what the following have to say about how they use saunas in their workout regimens: Dan Gable (NCAA & Olympic Wrestling), Darby Hendrickson (NHL), Conrad Anker (The North Face Mountain Climbing Team), Nooralotta Neziri (World Track and Field), Dany Heatley (NHL All-Star), Gwen Jorgensen (Gold Medal Triathlon Olympian).
Due to the heat of a sauna, the core body temperature begins to rise. Sweat production is primarily designed to cool the body, and is composed of 99% water. However, deep sweating in a sauna can help reduce levels of lead, copper, zinc, nickel, mercury and chemicals - which are all toxins commonly absorbed just from interacting with our daily environments.
A 25-year study conducted with more than 2,300 participants at the University of Eastern Finland by Dr. Jari Laukkanen and his colleagues revealed regular sauna use (4-7 times per week) at 176 degrees F for 19 minutes lowered the risk for both Alzheimer’s & Dementia.
The Alzheimer’s Association includes sweating as an important way to improve brain health: https://www.alz.org/help-support/brain_health/10_ways_to_love_your_brain
The heat in the sauna helps us to relax and regulates the level of cortisol in our blood. Cortisol is the hormone that is released when we’re stressed, and too high levels of cortisol can lead to a number of health issues such as problems with the immune system and with sleeping. Sauna bathing reduces the levels of cortisol in our blood, and instead it stimulates the production of serotonin. Serotonin is our “happy hormone” that makes us feel good.
Research has shown that a deeper, more relaxed sleep can result from sauna use. In addition to the release of endorphins, body temperatures that be come elevated in the late evening, fall at bedtime. This slow, relaxing decline in endorphins is key in facilitating sleep. Sauna bathers worldwide enjoy the deep sleep experiences resulting from the calming heat of an evening sauna.
German sauna medical research shows that saunas were able to significantly reduce the incidences of colds and influenza among study participants. As the body is exposed to the heat of a sauna and steam (in the case of traditional saunas), it produces white blood cells more rapidly, which in turn helps to fight illnesses and helps to kill viruses. In addition, saunas can relieve the uncomfortable symptoms of sinus congestion from colds or allergies.
Outlandish claims are often made by some sauna sellers to promote saunas as an end-all weight loss tool. While some individuals may experience high amounts of calorie burn at first - particularly those individuals in poor shape to begin with - over the long term, saunas are simply treated as one of many tools in our arsenal when it comes to burning additional calories. The sweating process itself requires a notable amount of energy. That energy is derived from the conversion of fat and carbohydrates in a bodily process that burns up calories. According to U.S. Army medical research (Ward Dean, M.D.), “A moderately conditioned person can easily sweat off 500 grams in a sauna in a single session, consuming nearly 300 calories in the process.” The body consumes said calories due to the acceleration of heart activity (see section 2 on Heart Health). As heart activity increases and as these processes demand more oxygen, the body begins to convert more calories into usable energy.
Heat bathing is one of the oldest beauty and/or health strategies in terms of cleansing one’s skin. When the body begins to produce sweat via deep sweating, the skin is then cleansed and dead skin cells are replaced - keeping your skin in good working condition. Sweating rinses bacteria out of the epidermal layer and sweat ducts. Cleansing of the pores has been shown to improve the capillary circulation, while giving the skin a softer-looking quality.
While the social benefit is rarely talked about, it’s actually quite important. The sauna can be a private, personal area of relaxation and solitude. However, it can just as easily be a relaxing environment for socializing with family, friends and soon-to-be friends. The sauna room environment is conducive to open, intimate and quiet conversation.
A sauna not only feels good, it’s good for your body. Whether it’s the physiological changes that occur during the warmth of a sauna, or if it’s simply the time spent in the calming and still retreat of the sauna, every seasoned sauna bather agrees - it feels wonderful! As we progress through our stressful everyday lives, the sauna provides a pampering retreat - where we can relax and restore body and soul. Sauna bathing truly makes you “Feel Better”, “Look Better” and “Sleep Better”!
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