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JOIN US in London Bloggers Summer Hangout

KATHLEEN® debut release  

KATHLEEN®,  will join the Bloggers Summer Hangout event, taking place at the Strand Gallery, 32 John Adam Street, London WC2N 6BP on 24th and 25th June 2016 from 1-5pm, introducing KATHLEEN® groundbreaking new products to all bloggers.  You are invited to come and visit us. (and bring your friends with you!)

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We are skincare specialists with a desire for creating perfect and healthy skin. It is never too early or too late to think about your skincare routine that helps you look your best. At KATHLEEN® we give you helpful tips to look flawless and fabulous at every age and recommend the products best suited for your particular skin concerns.

About

We love nature and science.  KATHLEEN® provides high quality, premium, natural and organic skincare products with no extra artificial chemicals. KATHLEEN® is 100% made in Great Britain. Our success is due to our careful selection of the purest, natural organic ingredients and our good manufacturing process. We pride ourselves on providing natural and reliable skin care products.

For more information about KATHLEEN®, please go to our website: www.kathleennatural.co.uk

Contact: Ms. Kat, info@kathleennatural.co.uk

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Olive Oil: Taste & Health

Your Health Your Choice

We’ve often been puzzled why some recipes specifically call for vegetable oil while others call for olive oil.

Olive oil is simply extracted cold from the olives and has a reputation for being the “healthy oil” since its rich in:

  • Monounsaturated fats (can help reduce bad cholesterol levels in your blood which can lower your risk of heart disease and stroke. They also provide nutrients to help develop and maintain your body’s cells. Oils rich in monounsaturated fats also contribute vitamin E to the diet).
  • Antioxidants (powerful substances, which mostly come from the fresh fruits and vegetables we eat, prohibit (and in some cases even prevent), the oxidation of other molecules in the body. The benefits of antioxidants are very important to good health, because if free radicals are left unchallenged, they can cause a wide range of illnesses and chronic diseases.

Good olive oils also have a pleasant flavour and aroma that compliment many dishes. However, olive oil has a relatively low smoke point (325-375°F/165-190°C), making it less ideal for cooking methods requiring high heat like pan-searing and high-heat stir fries.

Vegetable oil is extracted from seeds like the rapeseed (canola oil) soybean (soybean oil), corn, sunflower, safflower, which requires chemical processes that will allow them to be extracted and so it can have a higher smoke point, better for high-temperature cooking.

OilSmoke Point
Safflower510°F/265°C
Rice Bran490°F/260°C
Soybean450°F/230°C
Peanut450°F/230°C
Corn450°F/230°C
Sunflower440°F/225°C
Canola400°F/205°C
Grapeseed390°F/195°C

These chemical processes are known for being bad for your health. It’s certainly nothing like the simple processes used to make other popular fats/oils, like butter, olive oil or coconut oil.

The mere fact that it is exposed to high heat should turn you away from this oil. It is high in polyunsaturated fats (Omega-3 and omega-6 can help reduce bad cholesterol levels in your blood which can lower your risk of heart disease and stroke), which are very sensitive to high heat and easily become oxidized (rancid).

A toxic solvent called hexane is used to extract the oil from the seeds. Trace amounts of hexane have sometimes been found in cooking oils.

During this highly unnatural manufacturing process, some of the oil becomes damaged. You just can’t tell because the oil is also deodorized, which removes the smell.

One study analysed canola and soybean oils found on store shelves in the U.S. They found that 0.56% to 4.2% of the fatty acids in them were toxic trans fats (raise your bad (LDL) cholesterol levels and lower your good (HDL) cholesterol levels. Eating trans fats increases your risk of developing heart disease and stroke. It’s also associated with a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes and can mainly be found in processed food, because oils with trans fats can be used many times in commercial fryers).

Till today, only three EU Member States adopted legislation to restrict industrially produced trans fats in the food chain, being Denmark the first one, followed afterwards by Austria and Hungary.

In summary: Even though they are both high in calories, olive oil has more natural ones then vegetable oil. And being healthier, means more price. As a tip to help you save money, you can always use any olive oil that comes in jar with olives, tomatoes, artichokes, etc. as a great salad dressing or storage it in jars for a short period of time.

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Visit KATHLEEN® in London Bloggers Summer Hangout

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Visit KATHLEEN® in London Bloggers Summer Hangout

Central London, UK – KATHLEEN®, a luxury collection of natural & organic skin care brand announced today, they will join the Bloggers Summer Hangout event, taking place at the Strand Gallery, 32 John Adam Street, London WC2N 6BP on 24th and 25th June 2016 from 1-5pm, and introducing KATHLEEN® groundbreaking new products to all bloggers.  You are invited to come and visit us.

KATHLEEN® represents the perfect collaboration of scientific research, experience and advanced technology. Our products are created from blending precious plants, marine extracts and essential oils. We now stand as the expert in Ageless Glow Formulation for all skin types including hypoallergenic skin.

We are skincare specialists with a desire for creating perfect and healthy skin. It is never too early or too late to think about your skincare routine that helps you look your best. At KATHLEEN® we give you helpful tips to look flawless and fabulous at every age and recommend the products best suited for your particular skin concerns.

About

We love nature and science.  KATHLEEN® provides high quality, premium, natural and organic skincare products with no extra artificial chemicals. KATHLEEN® is 100% made in Great Britain. Our success is due to our careful selection of the purest, natural organic ingredients and our good manufacturing process. We pride ourselves on providing natural and reliable skin care products.

For more information about KATHLEEN®, please go to our website: www.kathleennatural.co.uk

Contact: Ms. Kat, info@kathleennatural.co.uk

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Hay Fever

Everyone can suffer from hey fever in life.

Who’s affected

Hay fever is a common allergic condition that affects up to 10 million people in England, according to the NHS. The number of sufferers is expected to rise to 30 million by 2035 due to an increase in air pollution and pollen counts soaring.

Research found that hay fever usually begins in childhood or during the teenage year, and it’s more common in boys than girls.  In fact, you can get hay fever at any age. Studies show that a lot of adults will develop this allergy in their 30s, 40s and 50s.  Half a million new “middle-aged” cases are predicted in the next decade, according to the National Pollen and Aerobiology Research Unit.  Therefore, everyone can develop hay fever in life.

If you have a family history of allergies, particular asthma or eczema, you are more likely to suffer hay fever.

How’s affected

Hay fever doesn’t be a serious threat to your health, but it can affect your quality of life.

Pollen is a fine powder released by plant during their reproductive cycle.  As pollen contains proteins that triggers your body an allergic reaction, causes your immune system produces histamine into your blood stream, to protect your body against infection. This histamine causes the nose, eyes, throat and airways to become swollen, irritated and inflamed.

Different types of pollen are released throughout the year in England.

Birch: Second week of March to first week of June (peaks last week of March to mid-May).

Plane: Mid-March to mid-May (peaks last week of April to second week in May).

Oilseed rape: Last week in March to mid-July (peaks mid-May to end of June).

Oak: First week of April to mid-June (peaks end of April to first week in June).

Grass: First week of May to second week of September (peaks first week in June to last week in July).

Nettle: Beginning of May to end of September (peaks last week of June to first week in August).

Mould: Early autumn and late spring. Symptoms are worse inside than outside.

If you suffer allergies all year round, you may allergic to dust, especially notable in winter when the central heating is turned on. Symptoms are worse indoors.

Here is the pollen forecast by Met Office which is up to 5-day ahead.

What’s solution

There’s no cure for hay fever, but most people can relieve symptoms with treatment, at least to a certain extent.

You can relieve symptoms by taking “antihistamines”, which can help to prevent an allergic reaction from occurring and “corticosteroids”, which help to reduce inflammation and swelling.

However, new research has concluded that people regularly taking popular drugs for hay fever and other allergies, did worse in cognitive tests and showed signs of loss of brain cells and connections. Therefore, it suggested there may be a link to dementia.

The most effective way to control hay fever would be to avoid exposure to pollen.  You may prefer to take home remedies and boost our immune system.

Home remedies

  • Close doors and windows during pollen season.
  • Don’t hang laundry outside — pollen can stick to sheets and towels.
  • Use an allergy-grade filter in your home ventilation system and change it regularly.
  • Avoid outdoor activity in the early morning, when pollen counts are highest.
  • Stay indoors on dry, windy days.
  • Use a dehumidifier to reduce indoor humidity and mould.
  • Avoid mowing the lawn or raking leaves.
  • Wear a dust mask when cleaning house or gardening.
  • Use allergy-proof covers on mattresses, box springs and pillows.
  • Wash sheets and blankets in water heated to at least 130 F (54 C).
  • Vacuum carpets weekly with a vacuum cleaner equipped with a small-particle or HEPA filter.
  • Spray insecticide designed to kill dust mites (acaricides) and approved for indoor use on carpets, furniture and bedding.
  • Consider removing carpeting, especially where you sleep, if you’re highly sensitive to dust mites.
  • Wear wraparound sunglasses to stop pollen getting in your eyes.
  • Take a shower and changing clothes after being outdoor to remove the pollen on your body and hair.
  • Apply a small amount of Vaseline to the nasal openings to trap pollen grains.

Strengthen Immune System

Vitamins

Take Vitamin C which is another form of antihistamine’

Take Vitamin E which is an immune booster as well as an antioxidant, so protects you from free radicals like pollution.

Honey

Honey can desensitise your body to other pollens and reduce hay fever symptoms.

Carotenoids

This naturally occurring pigment can be found in foods such as carrots, apricots, pumpkin, sweet potato and spinach and acts as a powerful antioxidant to help reduce inflammation and fortify your immune system.

Fish

Omega fatty acids contained in fish are important for a healthy immune system. The first phase of an immune reaction is an inflammatory reaction – and fish oil is an anti-inflammatory. Not only that, it’s a great booster for your immune system.

Nuts

A great source of magnesium and Vitamin E.  Magnesium helps increase lung function and may protect against wheezing.  Vitamin E is an immune booster and an antioxidant.

Apples, Oranges, Berries and Grapes

Natural source of Vitamin C and antioxidants which reduces inflammation in the body and protects against allergy symptoms.

Do you suffer from hay fever? Tell us your hay fever experiences.