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Vitamins protect against Alzheimer's
Most people expect to suffer a degree of decline as they age. Noel Coward said it's "foolish to think that one can ever slam the door in the face of age. Much wiser to be polite and gracious and ask him to lunch in advance". True, there is no point in
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How to give cellulite the bum's rush
Dear Martina, I am in my twenties and although healthy, have a sluggish circulation with advanced cellulite covering my thighs and bottom. I used to be overweight but now eat a balanced diet and exercise consistently every day. I am trying to get rid
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Weight watching with Judy Citron
Those of you who are struggling to lose weight will understand exactly what I mean when I say you have a love-hate relationship with food. Your attraction to it is so strong you can't do without it and, at the same time, when you do over-indulge, you
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Sneeze into an early summer
As the days gradually get longer and the weather warmer, the traditional spring sounds are being drowned out by unseasonal sneezing and sniffing. The early arrival of hay fever each year is one of the unforeseen effects of global warming. This is because
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Weight-watching: Change the tone of your 'self-talk'
Today, I'd like to share a personal insight with you. Many of you will know what I'm talking about. For this, I need to remind you that for many years I was a yo-yo dieter - I was good at dieting and just as good at bingeing. I'd lose 30lbs then put 35lbs
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Lewes Council
It will be all change at Lewes District Council on May 1 with almost half the sitting councillors standing down. The Liberal Democrats have been firmly in control since 1991 but are being pushed hard by the Conservatives in an area where Labour have found
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Workout: Ring the changes with a fit ball
Hopefully you will have enjoyed the benefits of working out with a fit ball following the exercises I gave you a fortnight ago. The variety of exercises you can perform with a fit ball are unlimited, bringing a breath of fresh air to your training. The
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Adur Council
Elections in Adur are always interesting, with nobody quite sure who will hold the balance of power after the ballot papers have been counted. In recent years it has swung from the Liberal Democrats to no overall control and currently to the Conservatives
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Living each day in severe pain
A campaign has been launched to raise awareness about the little-known condition cluster headache. Every two years or so, Tom Nash's life becomes a living nightmare. Over a period of about six weeks, the 29-year-old develops excruciatingly-painful headaches
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Try loving care for tender skin
When a child is suffering from severe eczema, parents often have to treat them with steroid creams. One woman decided to look for something different. Bedtime used to be a painful and stressful experience for Natalie Balmond and her daughter Lula. The
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Weight-watching: Take your time to go without seconds
One of the key tools that helps people lose weight and keep it off for good is slow eating. You've probably heard it before but it's worth repeating because we forget to do it a lot of the time. The main purpose of slow eating is to help you to eat less
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Shopping can be a learning curve
Your temperature's rising. You're starting to get edgy. Then, the fear that someone might approach with: Can't you keep that child under control? But what can you do when you have no option but to take an unwilling four-year-old to the supermarket? First
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Coping with life after a stroke
Recovering from the effects of a stroke can be a long and difficult process so practical support, medical help and advice is vital. It can take months to regain speech and some form of mobility, with each person affected in a different way. Brighton and
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Are you paying a high price for salt?
Salt used to be a prized commodity, especially in hot and humid climates where people sweat a lot and have higher requirement. In India, nearly a century ago, people were forced to pay high prices for the mineral they could easily have collected themselves
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Weight Watching with Judy Cirton
Do I have the true secret of weight loss? Yes and no. I have but you probably won't want to hear it because it's not what you're hoping for. I'm going to ask you to stop seeking the big secret and ask you to pay attention to a smaller secret that you
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Give blood and save more lives
Giving blood is a way of life for Mark Allwright. He has recently donated his 200th pint of blood and has encouraged his wife and children to become donors as well. Mr Allwright, from Worthing, is carrying on the traditions passed down to him from his
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Weight Watching with Judy Citron
I'd like to recommend the following attitude to life: "Anything worth doing is worth doing poorly at first". That may surprise you but it is very relevant to dieting. It's at about this time of the year - a few weeks into a new year - that so many people
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Message of hate as killer caged
Evil Roy Whiting was told to rot in hell after he was jailed for life for kidnapping and murdering Sarah Payne. As Whiting was led to the cells, Sarah's grandfather leaned towards him and shouted: "I hope you rot in hell." The 42-year-old painter and
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In at the deep end for fitness
The most common image of hydrotherapy is doing exercises in a swimming pool but there are other types of treatments that can be used as well. Hydrotherapy is the use of water to treat disease or illness and has been around since ancient times. Many conditions
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A good time to quit smoking
Hundreds of people across Sussex have been able to give up smoking with the help of special smoking cessation services. The schemes use a combination of one-toone help, group support and information to encourage people to kick the habit. IT may be nearly
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Weight watching with Judy Citron
In your day-to-day life, you are constantly making choices: What to wear, where to go (at least at weekends), what to do and, of course, what to buy. Say you want a new CD player. You may have a look at a consumer magazine, you may surf the internet,
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The importance of zinc is elemental
Take a moment to look at your fingernails. Are they brittle and do they peel easily? Are they so thin you are inclined to bite them? Perhaps they grow very slowly, are opaquely white or splattered with white dots. Any one of these symptoms could indicate
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Grapefruit seeds wage germ warfare
The next time you eat a grapefruit, treat it with added respect. I bet you didn't know that the extract from its seeds, pulp and inner rind form a potent antimicrobial which cleans and disinfects virtually everything. Grapefruit seed extract was discovered
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Government resists Sarah's Law
The Government today continued to resist calls to give the public access to a paedophiles' register after the Sarah Payne case. Home Office minister Keith Bradley insisted the move would drive offenders underground. The renewed calls for the register
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Weight watching with Judy Citron
It's January. Here we go again. For how many years now has losing weight been on your list of New Year resolutions? Every year, I expect the process goes something like this: You successfully lose weight for a few days, even a few weeks and then, suddenly
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Ban on supplements 'a health risk'
An Open Letter to Health Minister Alan Milburn: You will be aware the European Union is currently planning to ban many dietary supplements. In two years' time, it may be illegal to sell products containing more than the recommended daily amounts (RDAs
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Suggesting ways to lead a healthier life
Anthony Asquith and Mark Tyrell are practising hypnotherapists who have organised a seminar to help people meet their New Year's resolutions. The idea is to provide the help and support the public needs to lose weight and get fit in the months ahead.
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Weight Watching with Judy Citron
I'm often asked whether it's better to tell friends and family that you're trying to lose weight or not to tell them. On one hand, if you tell them, they may help you. They may not put the dish of nuts right under your nose or offer to clear the dishes
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Drawing on ancient tribal wisdom
IN 1838, the Cherokee Indians were forcibly evicted from their homeland in Georgia after gold was discovered there. They undertook, on foot, an arduous 800-mile journey westwards to Oklahoma. During the six-month ordeal, thousands of Cherokees died, yet
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Quality people need quality foods
Despite all the resolutions, do you lose out in the power struggle with the wrong kind of food? Our bodies are made from molecules derived from what we eat so, of course, we need food. But why is it that when I reach for an apple, I choose chocolate instead
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ME finally recognised as a disease
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) has finally been given disease status in government report this month. It is a great vindication for sufferers of ME (also known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) who have been consistently ridiculed and labelled hypochondriacs
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Never let it happen again
The parents of murdered Sarah Payne have called on the Government to ensure other families do not suffer their tragedy. Speaking as their daughter's killer Roy Whiting began a life sentence for murder and kidnap yesterday, Sara and Michael Payne said
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'Evil' Whiting caged for Sarah killing
Roy Whiting was today found guilty of the abduction and murder of eight-year-old Sarah Payne and sentenced to life. The 42-year-old killer, who had a previous child sex conviction, was told by trial judge Mr Justice Richard Curtis that he was "every parent's
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A resolution that's easy to swallow
Symbolically, the New Year signifies a renewal life, hence our desire for regeneration and celebration. Modern-day festivities encourage unbridled drinking and eating and are geared less towards restoring health and sanity. By sampling some healthy New
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Mystery of mistletoe still astounds
A kiss under the mistletoe is a charming custom at Christmas time. According to Scandinavian legend, Balder, the god of peace, was slain by an arrow made of mistletoe but was eventually restored to life by the other gods. As a result, mistletoe became
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Nothing magical about a good diet
The magic of entertainment does a wonderful job of transporting us into the world of illusion. Magicians and spin doctors are frequently observed in the medical domain, too. We are told emphatically time and again diet has absolutely nothing to do with
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How to let your children play to learn
A happy childhood is the best present parents can give a child, but that depends on more than any one or even two individuals. As social animals, we thrive on the whole "busyness" of being, learning and sharing with others. This is even more true of three
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Your donation could save a life
Siobhan Ryan reports on efforts in Sussex to encourage more people to sign on to the national organ donor register. Earlier this year, Brighton and Hove City Council sent out special forms with its electoral roll forms to homes across the city. People
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How not to overdo the festive spirit
The simple way to avoid a hangover is not to drink. While that method is fine for some, for many others it's missing the point. Perhaps a more realistic option is to find ways of enjoying a few drinks and having a good time without facing the full repercussions
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Weight watching, with Judy Citron
Many people struggling to lose weight say: "I'm just not motivated, I can't do it." Today, I'd like to muse with you on this issue of motivation. What is it? How can you acquire some? The American motivation guru Anthony Robbins suggests we are all motivated
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Take children to a world of good food
Hassocks is definitely the place to be. A few weeks ago, went to an open morning at Hassocks Health Centre. It was organised by the local Patient Participation Group, charitable organisation which encourages health education, held in a GP's surgery. The
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Top ten tips to stay stress-free
Research has shown 60 per cent of people in the UK find elements of Christmas stressful or depressing. The Mental Health Foundation has launched a top ten countdown to avoid stress at Christmas. It aims to put relaxation at the top of everyone's Christmas
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Can you be happy in an instant?
How does one get happy? Is happiness an event, an occasional fleeting blip, an illusion? Does wealth or celebrity status contribute to feeling joyful rather than the absence of pain or loneliness? Perhaps it's a matter of saving souls or scoring goals
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Spoonfuls of sugar lead to medicine
A spoonful of sugar makes the medicine go down. But does the sugar we eat also contribute to our requirement for medication? The sugar industry would have us believe sugar does not contribute to diabetes, heart disease, obesity, hypoglycaemia or nutrient
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The fun to be had teaching your child
"My child can count up to 20 and write her name and she's only three." Does this sound familiar? But for all you competitive parents, there are many more important lessons to be learned in the early years. Just as children learn to crawl before they can
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On the alert for aluminium intake
Seeing is not necessarily believing in Camelford in Cornwall. Twenty tons of aluminium sulphate were accidentally tipped into the wrong tank in 1988, contaminating the water supply. When people complained of green hair, joint pain, sickness and memory
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Having his crisps and eating them
Sir Steven Redgrave is our greatest Olympic hero and I am amazed to see him sharing his glory with Walkers crisps in their latest promotional blitz. After years of living on a shoestring, athletes deserve to cash in. But as the most bankable of them all
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Star Trek device helps healing
The inventors of the Self-Controlled Energo Neuro Adaptice Regulation (Scenar) originally created it to treat Russian astronauts in space. Scientists were asked to devise a way of treating health problems during space flights because, with urine being
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Balancing the mind and body
Elaine Gibbons has been working as an acupuncturist for nearly ten years. During that time she has seen her clientele grow until now she is dealing with about 30 patients a week. The use of acupuncture has increased in popularity so much that some GPs
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The deadly bacteria
An outbreak of meningitis in East Sussex last month led to thousands of people being given antibiotics as a protection against infection. However, health experts are urging people to keep calm and reminding them the number of cases reported every year
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Heart of the matter
Learning he had a serious heart condition had a fundamental effect on Neil Critchlow. Just a few months after having a pacemaker fitted to control the abnormally slow and unsteady beating of his heart, the 43-year-old is still coming to terms with the
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Yoga can help children relax
Children today can find themselves under a lot of pressure. Homework, competition with other children, exams, endless after-school activities and over-scheduling all add up. But a possible solution is growing in popularity across Sussex and helping children
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Put your best foot forward
The most important piece of advice offered by Kirt Strasburg is to wear the right shoes. Badly-fitting shoes are the cause of the vast majority of problems he deals with at his Worthing-based clinic. He said: "One of the main concerns is the shoes some
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Seeing your way to being a donor
Corneal graft operations have revolutionised the lives of many people with eye problems but more could be helped if more donors came forward. Staff at a major donor centre in Sussex are trying to raise awareness of the need for further help. Margaret
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Top restaurant aims to stay No.1
The names above the door at Brighton's favourite gastronomic address are changing. For the last 15 years One Paston Place in Kemp Town has been run by chef Mark Emmerson and his wife, Nicole. But last week the couple served their last meal from the award-winning
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Rother District Council: Con hold
Conservatives kept their grip in the heart of Rother District Council, winning 13 of the 18 seats in Bexhill. It was as-you-were for the sedate seaside town, which has seen slight ward changes since the last district council election in 1999, as Conservative
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The challenge of the sweet potato
My other half informs me there is nothing remotely interesting to be said about the sweet potato. We'll see about that, shall we? Let me take you on a culinary journey. Prepare yourself for a fanfare of a feast, a celebration of the delicacies of er,
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The right time for a little light exercise
The combination of more leisure time and an emphasis on keeping fit has brought a huge increase in outdoor activities. You only have to look at any green area outside the city and you will find people hang-gliding, orienteering, riding, biking or even
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Straight to the point of piercing
The number of people having their navels, eyebrows and other body parts pierced has soared in recent years. Once reserved for the young and rebellious, the practice has been adopted by trendy teens everywhere and even professionals are sporting studs
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Stretch to stay supple
As you are training this week, think about how often, when and why you perform stretches. Flexibility training should not just be a minor part of your training, it should be well planned and thought through. As you may know or realise, you will become
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Headache that can ruin your life
Imagine suffering periodic spells of blindness, an intense throbbing in the head and overwhelming nausea on a regular basis. Shutting out the world to lie in darkness for up to three days might be the only solution. But for more than one in ten adults
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Rediscover your creative spark
A series of courses is being set up to help people achieve the right balance of work and play to improve their health and quality of life. The scene is an all too familiar one: A person works long hours in a busy and stressful job and when they get home
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Play safe with a proper warm-up
After two weeks of watching Wimbledon and a month of World Cup football, it is no surprise people are being inspired to get fit. Long summer days and the prospect of holidays on the horizon are also making people think about losing weight before relaxing
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No morals without sufficient fibre
In 1972, anthropologist Colin Turnbull wrote an interesting book about an African tribe called the Ik. Originally nomadic hunters, the Ik were forcibly evacuated from their native hunting grounds in Uganda and driven en masse to barren, mountainous areas
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Hidden perils of one glass too many
It is easy when you are relaxing on holiday - or even just enjoying the summer sun at home - to get carried away and overdo the booze. But the dangers of binge drinking can be severe. Even government drinking guidelines - two to three units a day for
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Get your teeth into early care
For many people, the idea of a trip to the dentist stirs up disturbing images of drills and fillings. But preventative steps can make the visit less of a traumatic experience. THE message being sent out by dental nurses and dentists in Sussex is: Start
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Early warning on osteoporosis
About one in three women and one in 12 men over the age of 50 will develop osteoporosis. The condition can cause crippling problems but, for many people, the first time they find out something wrong is after they break bone. The National Osteoporosis
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Helping people stay fit for life
Now June has arrived, a lot of people's thoughts will be turning to getting fit and healthy for the long summer days. For those who want to cover up as little as possible and sun themselves on the beach, it is time to get in a little exercise and watch
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Exercises to put your back into
Dewi Richards knows first hand the pain and difficulty involved in recovering from a broken back. The keen sportsman was involved in a motorbike accident several years ago and was told by doctors he would never be able to exercise properly again. Mr Richards
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Homocysteine: A new heartbreaker
Move over cholesterol, you have had your moment of fame. Since the early 20th Century, cholesterol has taken the rap for causing heart disease and strokes. Nowadays, most people assume that as long as they keep their cholesterol levels down, there is
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Green-fingered way to fitness
There is a lot of pride in producing the best plants and flowers possible and turning your garden into contender for the local Town or Village-In-Bloom competition. But experts say there are plenty of health benefits as well. Mention the word fitness
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Getting kids to eat their greens
At work, the last thing any parent wants is a battle with their child about what they are going to eat. When it comes to a choice between spaghetti hoops greens, it is not difficult guess which one most children will go for. Trying to balance what child
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Disease that hits the young and old
Parkinson's disease afflicts tens of thousands of people in the UK. It is no respecter of age and, at present, there is no cure. It has had its share of celebrity sufferers: former boxer Muhammad Ali is a sufferer and Canadian actor Michael J Fox has
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Have a say in your child's education
Do you want the best for your child? Of course you do. Yet, it seems once you set foot outside the front door, your influence ceases. But there's a group of individuals and organisations, all with different experiences and knowledge, who want your contribution
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Genetically-modified convenience
I wish I had been genetically modified. A bit of Claudia Schiffer here and a bit of Jennifer Lopez there would be ideal. Vain perhaps, but it's only natural to want a perfect body and it's only human to want to eat perfect food such as potatoes with built-in
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Moulsecoomb and Bevendean
The combined ward of Moulsecoomb and Bevendean covers several of Brighton's biggest council estates. It ought to be safe for Labour. Indeed, if the party lost this ward, it would be down to just a handful of seats on an authority it has dominated for
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Why we should stand by vitamin C
Vitamin C came in for another media bashing last week amid claims that high doses of the vitamin could increase the risk of cancer. Poor old vitamin C - allegations are constantly being made by medical science and sensationalised by the Press. Yet we
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After-school clubs to suit every child
If you're a working parent, as I am, you probably get swamped by feelings of irrational guilt. Should you be with your child rather than earning a crust? Is your child missing out because you're not there at the school gates? Do they feel cornered into
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Hanover and Elm Grove
Greens are fighting hard to win the new seat of Hanover and Elm Grove but they have a big problem. How do they out-green Labour councillor Joyce Edmond-Smith, who chairs the Sustainability Commission, rides a bike and has solar panels on her Hanover house
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The way forward for Parkinson's
When the boxer Muhammed Ali lit the Olympic flame in 1996, he proved to the world that you don't need to be perfect in order to be great. For some people, the sight of a champion ravaged by may have been disturbing but, for many, his courage and patience
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Hangleton and Knoll
Young political enthusiasts are rubbing their eyes with wonder as veteran campaigner Brian Fitch takes up every issue and goes to every doorstep in this large, new ward. Coun Fitch has moved over from Hollingbury ward now he lives in Hove. He has been
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Quality care for children of all ages
Quality is a word that has been hijacked by the marketing industry - to the point where the only meaning we can safely attribute to it is one of vague approval on the part of the company selling us something. But quality, as it impinges on our children
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Horsham Council
Incineration will be the burning issue at next month's elections for Horsham District Council. The threat of an incineration plant coupled with a large hike in council tax is set to spur many into action on May 1 although still only a minority of the
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Our bus blight
I applaud your coverage of the traffic nightmare in Upper Gloucester Road, Brighton. (The Argus, February 2). But as a long-suffering resident, I was appalled at the comments made by Roger French of Brighton and Hove Bus and Coach Company. I found it
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Why modern humans are puny and ill
Every so often I need a good moan, so here goes. A young woman came to see me the other day. One of her symptoms was severe, chronic constipation which had eventually resulted in surgery to her back passage. As she was anaemic due to the loss of blood
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Subsidised sessions for three-year-olds
Your schooldays are the best days of your life, they say. But surely the reality is that the best days and the truly formative years are those from birth to four, when the foundations are laid for the rest of your life. That's when a love of learning
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Settle this matter
It is time to draw a line under the housing issues in Denmark Road, Portslade. In November 2002, every tenant in Denmark Road was given three months' notice to quit so that the unsafe foundations under their houses could be attended to. Nearly 15 months
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Wok Wok
Reviewed: 17th May, 2000 Duke Street, Brighton Tel: 01273 735712 After a weekend of lager and late nights my body was craving a large dose of wholesome and healthy food. I suspect the nine pints of Stella I'd gulped the night before had stripped my system
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Central Hove
Jenny Barnard-Langston is one of the best known public figures in Brighton and Hove. She cut a dash as mayor and only two years ago she was Tory candidate standing against Ivor Caplin in the general election for Hove. Then she made a well publicised switch
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The world is now our children's oyster
Geography for four-year-olds? If that's what's meant by the Early Learning Goal relating to understanding of the world, then what are we coming to? But, of course, what's now going on in our nurseries and playgroups is almost literally worlds away (excuse
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Brunswick & Adelaide
There is probably no such thing as a safe Liberal Democrat seat in the city but Brunswick and Adelaide is the nearest thing to it. The Lib Dems have made it their base for the past 20 years and they do not intend to let it go. Brunswick and Adelaide has
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How to tell your body you want to lose weight
Officially, the number of obese people has more than doubled in a decade and is on the increase. 17 per cent of males and 20 percent of females in the UK are obese and 50 per cent are overweight, subjecting themselves to huge health risks including heart
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Speeding drivers pay £3m
Motorists have paid out £3 million in speeding fines in Sussex in just one year, new figures reveal. Almost a third of the cash has gone straight to the Treasury in what critics described as a stealth tax on drivers. Sussex Safety Camera Partnership confirmed
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Change your food for a better mood
As silly adverts go, the one I heard on the radio the other day takes the oatcake. It ridicules people who eat healthy snacks and tells them to swallow a multi-vitamin instead. Pill popping, after all, has been the preferred medical treatment since pills
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Labour's bid to build on achievements
Home Office minister Lord Bassam yesterday praised Hove's high-profile policing initiative. He said it was one of the things the Government had been pleased to see. The former leader of Brighton Council said: "It is true we have had a lot of success with
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Chick out the healthy living pea
On my recent excursion to Israel, I frequently came across a relation of the green pea called the chickpea (or garbanzo). Chickpeas originated in the Middle East around 7,000 years ago and were one of the first legumes to be cultivated by man. Properly
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Learning to live with your fears
Elaine finds it an ordeal to leave her house each day. Every morning she has to stop and count to ten before opening the front door of her home in Crawley to go to work. Elaine, not her real name, suffered from agoraphobia, the fear of open spaces, for
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Worthing Council
The elections in Worthing this year are generally regarded as a skirmish before the major campaign scheduled for next spring. On May 1, only one third of the council seats are up for grabs and the Liberal Democrats are confident of holding on to their
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Feature: Making each vote count
Campaigners for proportional representation claim the voting system makes Parliament unrepresentative. Chris baker reports on the calls for voting reform. It may be another American idea doing rather well over here but vote swapping by email, in a less
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Knowing how to spot meningitis
Following the death of her boyfriend from meningitis, Sarah Jones has been campaigning to raise awareness of the dangers of the disease. Miss Jones, from Burgess Hill, did not have time to see Noel Davies before his death because the infection developed
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Dyslexics helped by space science
Rupa Anandakumar is one of many people to have a form of dyslexia but she has not let it get in the way of what she wants to do. She is now a therapist working with autistic children. Nicky Woodward is also dyslexic. Having dealt with the condition from
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Be a role model: Be a sport
TO succeed in a competitive world, it is increasingly important for children to learn how to set and attain their goals and where better to learn those skills than on the sports field? Of course, top athletes can earn millions from their sport but lessons
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Explore the natural alternatives to HRT
According to many experts, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is God's gift to woman kind. As it replaces the levels of oestrogen and progesterone that naturally decline in a woman during and after the menopause, causing trouble-some symptoms such as hot
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Green hopeful gets on his battle bike
The Green Party has taken to the streets in traffic-choked Brighton Pavilion with zero emission electioneering. Its candidate Keith Taylor has abandoned the traditional campaign minibus and is using an electric-powered tricycle as his official campaign
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Tories pledge cash for ailing tourist industry
Interest-free loans would be made available under a Tory government for businesses hit by disasters such as foot-and-mouth, shadow cabinet member Peter Ainsworth pledged. Mr Ainsworth criticised the Government's response to the epidemic, saying it led
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Look the New Year in the eye
The best way to avoid a hangover is to avoid alcohol altogether but that's no good on New Year's Eve. In an ideal world, everyone has incredible will power and everyone knows when to stop. But this is not an ideal world so the other option is to listen
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Healing powers of the Dead sea
The skin disease psoriasis is not contagious, yet it feels like the social equivalent of leprosy. It is a common disorder characterised by unsightly, red, scaly patches produced by a pile-up of skin cells that have replicated too quickly. Little is known
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Illness that can leave you low on sympathy
Tammy Cottingham has a passion for books but has been unable to read for the past two years. Since being diagnosed with myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) in 1998, she been unable to pick up her favourites for fear of the pain she might suffer. She said:
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Help save a life this Christmas
As people are busy racing around getting ready for Christmas, the last thing to come to mind is the thought of giving blood. But the demand is always there. The National Blood Service (NBS) says the more people who come forward, the more lives can be
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Doctor who prefers a holistic approach
For John McKenna, becoming a doctor was never going to just be about prescribing basic pharmaceutical medicines. After first training as a scientist, he worked in Africa for four years. Following his subsequent medical degree, he was eager to learn about
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Natural creams to heal the skin
Hundreds of people in Sussex suffer from the misery of sensitive skin, eczema and psoriasis which, in some cases, can be difficult to control. Martin James, from Eastbourne, suffered chronic asthma and very sensitive skin when he was a child. He eventually
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What goes in comes out - eventually
Lately, I seem to have been rather bogged down with rear-ends. Judging by readership response, it may be a good idea to go into more detail about how to make the digestive machinery function like clockwork or, at least, as regularly. In the world of nutrition
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'Natural' way to control weight
For many people, trying to lose weight and keep it off is the main focus of their lives. Apart from affecting such people's health, weight problems can also have an impact on their self-esteem and social life as they become lethargic and depressed. In
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Tapping into hidden depths
Sarah Saunders (not her real name) was devastated when her brother died during an asthma attack nearly a year ago. Miss Saunders, from Brighton, had suffered from asthma herself for nearly 30 years and was desperate for help. She approached her doctor
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Time to consider the alternatives
Kathy Chapman believes it is important people open their minds to alternative therapy. A growing number of residents across the county are becoming increasingly aware of words such as homeopathy, feng shui, reiki and reflexology but are not 100 per cent
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How to make it through winter
Early on a cold morning, the last thing most people want to do is go out for a run. But this is exactly what health and fitness experts are suggesting to help people stave off the effects of the approaching winter. One of the options is to enlist the
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It's time to get back in shape
Statistics show four in five people experience back pain during their lifetime and the problem is on the increase. The pain ranges from a nagging ache in the lower back to a crippling, stabbing pain that leaves the sufferer unable to do anything but lie
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Fast track to an emotional cure
Paul and Val Lynch say they have the p e r f e c t way o f helping people beat their anxieties, phobias and guilt. They both practice the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), described as a psychological version of acupressure, without the needles. It incorporates
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When nature is no longer natural
Dear Martina, I was most interested in the recent letter to you from Doug Streeter with information about essential nutrients required for a healthy lifestyle. I am particularly keen to find natural ways of gaining minerals and vitamins, without resorting
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Say goodbye to the demon weed
Thirty years ago, smoking was seen as a social thing to do and there weren't many places where it was frowned upon to light up. But information about the health risks involved, not just for the smoker but for the people immediately around them, has led
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Food for good looking eyes
At the age of 39, Sharon Charlton found herself able to see clearly for the first time in her life. Born with eyesight problems, Mrs Charlton, from Selsey, had to wait until the cataracts on both her eyes had fully developed before she was able to have
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Put your feet first for health
During National Foot Care Week, Siobhan Ryan looks at what steps need to be taken to give feet a clean bill of health In an average lifetime, most people's feet carry them the equivalent of five times around the earth. That's not bad going considering
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Doctors gave me weeks to live
After a lifetime of trusting old-fashioned remedies to ward off illnesses, aches and pains, Audrey Parcell thought her body had the healing power to cope with almost any disease. When she started to lose her appetite and feel exhausted all the time she
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Learning maths can be a fun game
Mention maths to most adults, and the chances are they'll smile and say, "Not one of my strengths." And the really alarming thing about that sort of defeatism, particularly if it's a parent speaking, is that it fosters the idea that maths is boring and
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Get smart about fats for kids
Not for one moment do I imagine that life is easy for our kids. Just consider the stress of being driven to school when you'd far rather walk, or having to put up with politically correct parenting and endless bewildering choices. Do I take up hula hoop
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Crawley Council
A vicar who lost faith in New Labour is to stand against the party in Crawley's local elections. The Reverend Malcolm Liles will face a tough battle in Southgate ward, which is a Labour stronghold. Indeed, anyone not flying the red flag in Crawley faces
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Eat your way to a better shape
It sounds obvious and straightforward but, for many in Sussex, eating healthily to keep well is not being done. There are several reasons for this, including lack of time and financial constraints. But there is plenty now being done to help people change
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Playschemes offer safety and fun
"I don't know what to do. I'm bored." The inevitable consequence of a school holiday, perhaps, but for a parent this refrain is almost the kiss of death. For working parents, who have to prise unwilling children out of bed when they are in holiday mood
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How Brighton put out Blackpool's lights
The success of the 2000 Labour Party conference has confirmed Brighton's reputation as a leading conference centre. But the party's decision to snub its traditional home in Blackpool in favour of the "City by the Sea" has sparked a fierce North/South
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Discover virtues of soya - the golden bean
An increasing number of people are favouring vegetable protein in their diets rather than relying solely on animal protein (meat, fish, eggs). You can find vegetable protein in whole grains, beans, pulses, seeds and nuts. Vegetarians should eat a mixture
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Search for inner peace
As you move through life, savouring its sweetness as well as rolling with the punches, do you ever wonder what is the purpose of life itself? When you are rewarded in life for your efforts with financial returns, a prestigious post or praise from your
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Warning on fizzy drinks
A recent clinical study looked at the damaging effect of fizzy drinks on the bones of teenage girls. Dr Claire McGartland and her team observed that among secondary school children "a high consumption of fizzy drinks by girls during adolescence may lead
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How to heal yourself
Why are we miserable? The key factor we all have as human beings is love for others. Most of us are carers of one sort or another and, as the burden becomes heavier, we crumble under the pressure. This is because we do not recharge our own spiritual batteries
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Wealden Council
The Conservatives have run Wealden for the past three decades and it would be a shock if they lost control. But they are being pushed hard by the Liberal Democrats, who are benefiting from the anti-war vote and this year's council tax rises. There is
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Recovering from ME
Last week, I met up with the ME Society to talk about the holistic management of ME - Myalgic Encephalomyelitis or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). This is now recognised by the Department of Health as a medical condition. ME or CFS can be extremely debilitating
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PO slammed over consultations 'fiasco'
Post Office managers who plan to axe 3,000 outlets have not acted "appropriately or with sufficient sensitivity", the Government has admitted. Ministers turned their fire on Post Office Ltd for the way it has consulted local people on closures and announced
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The problem with alcohol
Recent reports in the media reveal that some four million people suffer from alcohol dependence and 4,000 people die of alcohol-related deaths in the UK every year. Throughout the world and since time immemorial, alcohol has held a special position in
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Communication is key to education
One of the skills that distinguishes us from all other animals is our ability to communicate. There's no doubt that catching small children when they are already fired up to learn new ways of communicating improves dramatically their chances of reaching
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The power of herbs
Continuing the theme from last week, let us look at some more rejuvenating herbs everyone can use regularly. Lord Charaka says herbs from the country in which you are born will be in greater in harmony with your body and may work better for you although
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The wonderful world of flax
Flaxseed (also called linseed) is one of the oldest cultivated plants on the planet and extremely versatile. Linen woven from the fibrous stalks of flax have been found in ancient Egyptian tombs and at sites in Switzerland dating back to 4000 BC. Its
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New competition for Labour conference
Brighton faces a fresh threat to its lucrative annual Labour Party conference with a new £250 million venue vying for the event. Party officials played down claims that Labour is considering abandoning its favourite seaside sites in favour of the new
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Detoxing needs care
Living under the constant mental, physical and emotional pressures of life today coupled with pollution is causing disease in more people at an earlier age. An increasing number of men in their early 40s are suffering from stress-related heart disease
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Rother Council
Rother is the eastern point of Sussex and includes much of the countryside one associates with the county's picture postcard image. Elections are fought quietly in towns and villages without the passion of big city campaigns. But the electors care fiercely
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Behavioural problems
This week we are continuing with the theme of personality types and patterns of behaviour. When dealing with a stressful or demanding situation, we become more vulnerable to other minor or major irritations. Problems tend not to come one at a time: When
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Buyout to save PO from axe
People power could save a post office branch which is threatened with closure. An announcement is expected within weeks that shops in Sunte Avenue, Lindfield, and Queens Road, Haywards Heath, will shut. Thousands of branches - including up to 100 in Sussex
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The valuable gift of peace
Body, mind and soul. Freedom, peace and love. Satyam (truthfulness), ahimsa (non-violence), brahmacharya (self restraint). These have been an intertwined trilogy of human existence from time immemorial. Great civilisations flourished on these lofty principles
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Childcare options for working parents
Say "childcare" to most parents and they'll think nurseries, childminders, playgroups. But that excludes the many and varied supervised activities taking place across the county for children. Increasing numbers of schools run out-of-school-hours learning
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A message of love to all
On my 50th birthday, I want to send a message of love and compassion and prayers and condolences to those suffering the effects of war. Life ends for those families who have lost love ones. It does not matter what else happens in the world, they have
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D.I.N.N.E.R. party politics
. . . Or a Party Political Broadcast on behalf of the D.I.N.N.E.R. Party. Isn't it high time the nutritionally undermined had their very own political party? We could call it the Dishy Ingredients, No Nagging, Eat to Repair (D.I.N.N.E.R.) Party. In my
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Obesity and the mind
Since 1980, the number of obese adults and children has doubled in UK. I believe obesity is a result of an imbalanced body, mind and spirit. A number of factors are influential - dietary habits, exercise, mental state, emotional turmoil and spiritual
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Mid Sussex Council
Father and son candidates, the Raving Loonies and a change in boundaries are all ingredients in what could be one of Mid Sussex's most exciting council elections. Unlike councils such as Crawley, which has been Labour since it became a borough in 1974
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Remedies to beat the cold
The sudden change in the weather - with snow, ice and cold winds - looks lovely from indoors when the sun shines on the snow. But it is bad news for people suffering from asthma, chest problems, sinusitis, arthritis and heart disease. Small children get
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Fully-trained in ayurveda
Shirodhara is an ayurvedic treatment which has become fashionable among therapists in the UK and the West. It is a soothing and appealing therapy in which warm oil or other medicated fluid is allowed to flow on the forehead from a certain height. This
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Tasty foods for detoxing
Since the detox season is in full swing and so much is being said about the subject, I thought it would be the right time to put things into perspective. Today, a 24-year-old lady came to see me feeling tired all the time, low in energy and suffering
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Learning by doing is the best education
Picture Linford Christie in his glory days at the start of a race, totally focused on winning. Poised at the starting point, he was in another world, one in which there was no alternative but to succeed. Any parent will tell you that sort of self-belief
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Advice from the experts
After the cold, depressing winter months, one way to boost your mood and stimulate your energy is to attend the Good Health Show at Birmingham NEC next month. I was invited to give lectures and demonstrations on holistic health and ayurvedic medicine
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Aspirin versus vitamin E
Around 400 BC, the Greek physician Hippocrates prescribed powder from the bark and leaves of the willow tree to relieve pain and fever. Much later, at the end of the 19th Century, the German company Bayer used the active ingredient from willow plants
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Detox for a lighter liver
After the Christmas season's indulgence, with all that alcohol and chocolate, many of us may be feeling quite heavy in the liver. Charak, the ayurvedic physician, says: "A happy soul is a healthy body" and it certainly is lovely, sometimes, to unwind
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Labour liner idea floated
Labour Party bosses could moor a huge cruise liner in the sea off Brighton to house delegates at this year's conference. Up to 25,000 delegates are expected to flood into the city for the annual event but there are fears there might not be enough room
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Easing the menopause
Concerns over an increased risk of cancer when taking hormone replacement therapy have worried many women. Technically speaking, if you are only replacing what your body is not producing, there should not be any increased risk. However, if we believe
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Treatments for asthma
Asthma is a condition in which the tubes carrying air in and out of the lungs go into spasm and cause distress and great difficulty with breathing. For many years, inhalers containing bronchodilator medicines such as salbutamol have saved many lives.
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When my adorable baby died inside me
For nearly nine months, Catherine Harwood's pulse beat to the rhythm of her baby daughter's tiny heart. She felt every move her daughter made and did everything she could to nurture her little body inside. Catherine fell in love with the baby girl's perfectly-formed
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How to stay feeling young
Recent trends suggest that even people as young as 20 are worried about ageing and, therefore, the use of anti-ageing creams and beauty treatments is on the increase. Everyone wants to look and feel young right into old age and carry on enjoying the things
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No room at the inns for delegates
Many Labour Party delegates face staying outside Brighton and Hove during their conference this year because every hotel room is booked. All delegates were able to stay in the city last year despite the event being a sell-out. But Brighton and Hove City
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The brighter side of life
Antidepressants are gaining bad press at the moment because of the undesirable side effects they cause. One of my patients brought me a list of side effects she had suffered, including sweats, bad dreams, a fuzzy head and a difficulty with making decisions
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Call for ban on doorstep cold calls
Brighton Pavilion MP David Lepper is calling for new laws to ban doorstep cold-callers who trick people into handing over cash for shoddy work. Mr Lepper said he had been appalled by cases of vulnerable people, including pensioners, being pressed into
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No more Fuller!
Stop it now. No more letters from Steve Fuller, please! On January 5 he wrote about Bob Monkhouse, January 8 - Russell Bishop, January 19 - Harold Shipman, January 20 - traffic in Brighton, January 30 - wonderful new Argus, February 3 - well done the
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Protesters target Labour conference
Anti-capitalism protesters are planning a major demonstration on the first day of this year's Labour Party conference in Brighton. Organisers claim they expect 10,000 demonstrators and say they have not ruled out "direct action" on the day. A similar
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How to keep colds at bay
An influenza epidemic is predicted for the UK this winter. This could overload GP surgeries with urgent appointments for treatment. If so, the challenge of dealing with a serious outbreak of flu could overwhelm the already overstretched primary care system
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The burdens of anxiety
The upward trend in stress-related conditions such as depression, anxiety, worry and nervous breakdown among our young and middle-aged population is very worrying. A recent report in the media stated that there was a rise in suicide rates among young
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Cycling is so good for us
The one thing that strikes you as you walk around Amsterdam is everybody cycles, walks or takes the tram. Men in suits, women wearing hipsters and mums with their little ones in the front seat. And there is hardly a car in sight - except taxis which are
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Eating your way to health
We are what we eat. In recent years, I have seen a growing trend in patient awareness regarding diet. In the past, people used to believe diet did not matter. Now, an increasing number of patients ask me what they should eat for certain conditions. For
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Healing powers of the Dead sea
The skin disease psoriasis is not contagious, yet it feels like the social equivalent of leprosy. It is a common disorder characterised by unsightly, red, scaly patches produced by a pile-up of skin cells that have replicated too quickly. Little is known
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Dr Martens (Eastern): Folkestone 2 Burgess Hill 1
Burgess Hill assistant manager Jason Rutherford heaved a sigh of relief today after boss Gary Croydon returned from holiday. Rutherford has been in charge during Croydon's two-week break in the Maldives and admits he has not enjoyed his time in the hot-seat
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Addressing cancer fears
The incidence of cancer continues to rise, in spite of our highly sophisticated health-care system. Some commendable breakthroughs have been achieved in the treatment of some cancers, such as hormone therapy using tamoxifen for breast cancer, Zoladex
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Exposing a menace in your mouth
Why was the Mad Hatter in Alice in Wonderland mad? Probably a victim of mercury poisoning because felt hatters used mercury to polish their top hats. You and your dentist could also be at risk, as mercury is one of the most toxic poisons known to man.
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Woodingdean
Woodingdean has been Tory for most of the time since it was split from the unwieldy old Warren ward, which used to contain much of Whitehawk as well. But Labour has been represented too over the years, notably by former councillor Joan Moorhouse. The
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Rugby: Worthing favourites for title
Worthing are red hot favourites to lift the Greene King Sussex Trophy for the second time in three years. They came from 16 points down at the break to beat under-strength Haywards Heath 25-19 in a re-arranged second round tie at Roundstone Lane yesterday
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Helping with hyperacidity
Commonly known as heartburn, increased acid in the stomach is a very common ailment which can cause considerable morbidity. It can even cause long-term damage to the stomach and lower end of the gullet. The treatment of stomach ulcers, acidity and hiatus
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Problems of clean living
Recent research claims frequent bathing can lead to increased incidences of asthma in babies and young children. From my own experience, I believe we are also seeing more skin problems such as eczema in babies and children. The need to survive requires
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Hot stuff for pain relief
Cayeene pepper and chillies, dried ripe fruits of Capsicum Minimum, are a native of South America, Africa and India. Capsicum contains a pungent crystalline principle called Capsaicin, which has been recently introduced in modern medicine as a pain-relieving
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Dr Martens (Premier): Eastbourne 1 Merthyr Tydfil
Manager Garry Wilson refused to take the credit for an inspired substitution which earned Eastbourne Borough a point against Merthyr Tydfil. Wilson brought on Matt Crabb early in the second half and he scored a 30-yard equaliser seven minutes from time
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The way to a healthy mind
The philosophy of ayurveda states that, at any given time, human behaviour reflects and depends on the state of our mind. Ayurveda categorises the state of our minds into three energy types or gunas. Satva guna is the state of purity and clarity of thought
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Back Technique
Siobhan Ryan speaks to a woman who is using an old technique to help solve a modern problem. The number of people who spend a lot of their leisure time sitting in front of a computer playing games or surfing the Internet has rapidly increased in the last
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Beat fat the holistic way
Obesity or weight gain is becoming an increasingly common health problem as a result of modern lavish living with high consumption of fatty foods and alcohol. Many of us are born with a genetic tendency to weight gain. Ayurvedic medicine attributes weight
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A rash of skin complaints
Severe eczema in infants and children can be quite distressing for parents. One mum brought her toddler with severe cradle cap and red, itchy, flaky skin on the face to see me. Initially, this needed treatment with mild steroid cream for a few days, which
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Attention to detail needed
BBC Southern Counties Radio programme about children with attention deficit disorder (ADD) highlighted the serious problem such children and their families have with schooling. Children can be labelled as disruptive and non-achievers by heads, teachers
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How to clear a blockage
With ten per cent of Britain's population regular sufferers and the NHS spending £45m annually on laxatives, I am sure constipation demands serious consideration. The Victorians blamed it for most problems, including sexually deviant behaviour. Constant
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Withdean
The Tories should face no trouble in gaining control of the new suburban ward of Withdean. They are fielding their experienced team of three councillors, who currently represent the smaller Westdene ward. Pat Drake is one of the safest pairs of political
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Rugby: Heath facing battle for survival
Haywards Heath have been plunged back into the heart of the National Three South survival scrap. They went down 29-6 at fellow strugglers Old Patesians on Saturday and have been overhauled by Westcombe Park, who beat Weston-super-Mare. With Dings Crusaders
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Just take a deep breath
Aromatherapy is one of the most pleasant therapies which can help in a number of ways in one's daily life. In its pure definition, aromatherapy relates to the use of various types of aroma to influence certain areas of the brain in order to produce various
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How to cope with colitis
Colitis is a serious bowel problem which can cause diarrhoea, stomach pains or cramps, bleeding and the passage of slime from the rectum. People often lose a lot of weight due to vitamin, protein and other nutritional deficiencies. An acute flare-up with
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Solving gut problems
Doctor, do you think I have candida? asked 26-year-old Mary when she came to see me. She had been suffering bloating, bowel upsets, food intolerances and a general feeling of tiredness for two years. She also suffered from recurrent vaginal thrush. The
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Too few spaces
I have now seen the "garden sheds" which the council wishes to place in the streets of Brighton and Hove in The Argus (January 29). Do councillors really think they will enhance our city? If they insist on putting such a "shed" in Arundel Terrace, I suggest
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Rejuvenation of immunity
The bounty of nature never ceases to fascinate me. Again and again I return to nature's herbs for answers to illness. While many modern medicines are essential for serious illnesses, there is often no treatment for things like flu, colds, tiredness, ME
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On the spot help for acne
Acne is quite a distressing problem for teenagers which, in severe cases, can be very embarrassing and badly affects their social lives. But acne is not restricted to teenagers. Some women get acne before and during their periods and people under stress
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Overcoming a fear to speak
Thousands of people in the UK are forced to radically change their lifestyles and behaviour to cope with the fact they have a stammer. But having the problem does not always mean people have to restrict their lives. Siobhan Ryan speaks to a woman who
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Healing your inner heart
Heart disease is the leading cause of mortality in Britain today, accounting for some 235,000 deaths a year. More importantly, angina and shortness of breath relating to heart disease can severely limit the sufferer's physical activities, making life
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Prevention is the key
The BBC's Your NHS day on Wednesday sparked a great debate about poor funding and the enormous demands placed on hospital services, GPs, nurses and all primary-care teams. We need more doctors and nurses, more hospital beds and adequate care for the elderly
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Cope with PMS and save your crockery
What can men do about PMS? "Frailty, thy name is woman!" said Shakespeare but I'm sure he had no idea what it is like to suffer from Premenstrual Syndrome. My spouse used to joke that he had a full six-minute window of opportunity to talk to me between
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Call in the fat-busters
My programme for losing and maintaining weight is based on Ayurvedic Panchakarma detoxification of the body. This includes Ayurvedic deep-tissue massage and herbal steam treatment followed by a herbal enema. It also features Ayurvedic herbal formulations
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Socialist call to protest
Socialist Alliance activists are delivering 6,000 leaflets encouraging people to attend a protest during the Labour Party conference in Brighton on September 30. The protest has been called by the Socialist Alliance, the Green Party and Globalise Resistance
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Hockey: Chan's the man for Grinstead
One of hockey's all-time greats is backing East Grinstead's bid to get back among the sport's elite. Richard Leman, who helped Great Britain to gold at the 1988 Olympics in Seoul, believes it is vital for the area to have top flight hockey again. The
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Choosing the right diet
Here are some practical hints on choosing the right diet and management of eating habits. If we could learn some things about food energies, if we knew how to eat and drink healthily according to our constitution and our mental, emotional and physical
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February 7: Wycombe 1 Albion 1
He may have an ordinary name but a quite extraordinary sequence of events has plunged Stuart Jones into the thick of Albion's challenge for a play-off place. Last week Jones thought his club-hopping career in non-league football was about to continue
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Ryman (Premier): Heybridge Swifts 1 Bognor 2
Bognor boss Jack Pearce believes his decision to rest players has been justified. Pearce was criticised for playing a weakened side in the Sussex Senior Cup defeat against Crawley in midweek. But Rocks responded with a 2-1 win at Heybridge Swifts to keep
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Homoeopathic tendencies
The healing art of homoeopathy is not normally associated with sophisticated equipment or computer wizardry. But practitioners like Sussex-based Miranda Kingsley-Holt are now using cutting-edge technology to treat their patients in a natural way. Thanks
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Approaches to cancer
New Approaches to Cancer is a charity that was set up some 30 years ago to offer support to cancer patients, carers and healthcare workers. Since then, several charities have been established in the UK to work together on this task. One of the important
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Isolated in a scary world of their own
Locked into a place of meaningless noises, incomprehensible shapes and colours; exaggerated perceptions of touch, taste and smell, the world becomes a scary place to be. Children and adults suffering from autism can make little sense of normal codes of
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The cancers in society
Travelling in India is always a fascinating, eye-opening experience. The noisy activities of an affluent, modern society which lives in harmony with traditional India in a symbiosis that baffles logic, is overwhelming. The magnificent bungalows, cars
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Walkway will keep city moving
A bridge linking two Brighton hotels to keep the city moving during the Labour party conference. The 18ft-high walkway will allow delegates to safely walk from the Metropole Hotel to the Grand Hotel. It will enable Cannon Place to remain open to traffic
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Wish ward
Whatever happens in the marginal Wish ward, two councillors standing for election must lose their seats. The Hove seafront ward is currently represented by two Labour councillors and one Tory, who are all standing again. But the ward is being reduced
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Massage and migraines
Migraines are quite common and debilitating. They can be caused by a variety of situations; where intense concentration is required, where there is a lot of strain on the eyes, where a lot of talking is involved, as a result of hightension scenarios and
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Ryman (South): Slough Town 3 Horsham 2
Horsham manager John Maggs is refusing to get downbeat after a narrow defeat at Slough Town. The Hornets found themselves 2-0 down after half an hour to a brace from Ian Hodge before Gary Charman pulled one back just before the interval. Charman, who
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Looking after your prostate
Men are poor at looking after themselves. They often postpone seeking medical help until things are quite bad. Problems with enlarged prostate and poor urinary flow are quite common. Frequency, urgency and incontinence of urine can make life very miserable
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Herbs to remember
There is so much to do and remember these days, it is little wonder premature memory loss is not uncommon. Many of us find prolonged stress and too much work causing lack of concentration, memory loss and even personality changes. Dramatic alterations
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Food for the body and soul
When we think of food for health we conjure up visions of delicious dishes in our minds. We think of wholesome food as protein, calories, fats and vitamins to nourish our bodies. The other day, I was invited to join a group of Hindu elders to share ideas
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Healthier health-care
The training of doctors in modern medicine gives them a solid foundation. This makes them unique in their understanding of the structure and functions of the human body. Doctors learn to treat their patients with medicines or surgery. The treatment of
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Basketball: Bears 86 London Towers 73
Bears did their homework, smartened up their act and moved convincingly into a third major final in 14 months. Randy Duck's men led for all but the first 28 seconds of their BBL Trophy semi with London Towers on Saturday. They were 15-2 up inside three
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Ryman (South): Ashford Town 2 Lewes 3
Lewes boss Steven King believes striker Marc Whiteman is good enough to play at a higher level. Whiteman (pictured) made two goals for Lee Newman and scored the other in a 3-2 win at Ashford Town (Middlesex). The Rooks were 3-0 up with nine minutes to
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The heart of the matter
"I retired after 27 years of service as a senior cardiologist because I wanted to do something about the nutrition of children in America,". said Dr Harvey Zarren, talking to our group of doctors and therapists. The noble work of this eminent cardiologist
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Stanford
Stanfor should be one of the safest seats in the city for the Tories but there is a cloud in the blue sky. It comes in the shape of former Conservative councillor Jayne Bennett, who is standing as an Independent. Stanford is being reduced from three seats
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St Peter's and North Laine
Brighton and Hove is one of the few major councils which has strong representation from four parties. The Greens are determined to keep it that way, which is why so much effort is being put into the St Peter's and North Laine ward. Seven years ago in
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JCB wrecker's wife feared for her life
The wife of fugitive businessman Peter Rigden feared she was about to die as he tried to demolish their home with a JCB digger. Gabrielle Rigden says she was bundled into an outside toilet and locked in by her husband as he set about his wrecking spree
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Goodbye Hair
Facial and body hair removal has become increasingly popular, especially within the last two years. Hair removal never was very complicated procedure, and some of the methods can even be done at home. But today, hair removal is accomplished faster than
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Coping with daily stress
Once the clubbing teenage years are over, younger men and women are becoming more eager to adopt a healthier lifestyle. And to use natural ways to treat conditions such as stress, depression, premenstrual tension and acne. These are common conditions
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Roberts injury blow
Ben Roberts has been ruled out of Albion's next two matches by another injury blow. The keeper misses tomorrow night's trip to Luton and Saturday's visit to Grimsby after lasting until half time in the 1-1 draw at bottom club Wycombe Wanderers. Roberts
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Choosing a true therapy
The City of Brighton and Hove probably has the largest number of complementary therapists in the country. That poses a number of problems Which therapist should you see for treatment of your condition? Who will advise you as to which therapy is suitable
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Dr Martens (Eastern): Histon 1 Hastings 2
Manager Steve Lovell believes ten-man Hastings United's surprise win at title-chasing Histon can be a turning point in their season. United had defender Kieran Startup sent off early on and then fell behind on 15 minutes through an Ian Cambridge strike
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Regency
Labour will be looking to retain its hold on this ward, which is right at the centre of the city. Regency has been reduced from three seats to two in a reorganisation of Brighton and Hove's wards. Roy Pennington, who chairs the planning committee, will
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Moroccan nights out at marina
A Moroccan themed "chill-out" bar is planned to finally fill the biggest empty space at Brighton Marina. The venue, which will serve until 2.30am, is due to open at Easter in the £40 million Waterfront building. The two-storey, 6,000sqft unit has been
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A Tooth for an eye
Five years ago a pioneering eye operation which used a patient's tooth to help restore their sight took place at the Sussex Eye Hospital. Since then, the Brighton medical team responsible has carried out the same technique on 15 more patients in the UK
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Final piece in marina facelift
A Moroccan themed "chill-out" bar is planned to finally fill the biggest empty space at Brighton Marina. The venue, which will serve until 2.30am, is due to open at Easter in the £40 million Waterfront building. The two-storey, 6,000sqft unit has been
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MPs' soccer cash boost
An MP was taken to hospital following a penalty box clash in a charity football match. Bradford South MP Gerry Sutcliffe, goalkeeper for the politicians' side, was concussed in the game at Withdean Stadium yesterday. Before kick-off, journalists were
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PO slammed over consultations 'fiasco'
Post Office managers who plan to axe 3,000 outlets have not acted "appropriately or with sufficient sensitivity", the Government has admitted. Ministers turned their fire on Post Office Ltd for the way it has consulted local people on closures and announced
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Top tips for travelling
With summer in full swing, and elections out of the way, people are off on holiday ! Some will be travelling by car, some by rail, and some flying! Having a break and a great holiday is vital for sanity these days. But travelling in itself can be a bit
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Patcham
Patcham is one of those suburban seats which has always seemed safe for the Conservatives in Brighton and Hove. With boundary alterations, it has been greatly extended but should still be a safe bet for the party. The husband-and-wife team of Geoffrey
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Taking the strain out of your life
Hundreds of people throughout Sussex are suffering from long-term niggling injuries that are not life threatening but severely curtail their quality of life. Siobhan Ryan speaks to one such person about the operation that helped to change his life. For
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A sombre affair
There has never been a Labour Party conference like this one and there never will be again. It should have been a celebration of Labour's emphatic General Election victory in June, which gave Tony Blair and his Government an unprecedented second term.
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Fishing for complements
Is taking pills the answer to illness? Is that the best we can do to look after ourselves? For most people suffering from common illness or pain, conventional pills are an essential quick fix. Where is the time to take some exercise, or adopt a few yoga
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Attacking the fat, freeing the mind
Obesity is costing the NHS at least £2.6 billion a year. Being overweight leads to increased health problems and social isolation. Siobhan Ryan looks at how a change in lifestyle and attitude can help someone lose weight and keep the pounds off. One-in-five
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Straw: Terrorists 'driven by hate'
Foreign Secretary Jack Straw today promised to use "every weapon" - military, diplomatic, economic and political - to defeat terrorism. In a keynote speech to Labour's Brighton conference, Mr Straw it was a "delusion" to believe those behind the terrorist
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Why bears don't get coronaries
Dr Mathias Rath reveals his pioneering work on the vital function of nutrients and antioxidants. Dr Mathias Rath, in his book Why Animals Do Not Get Heart Attacks..People Do. Reveals his pioneering work on the vital function of nutrients and antioxidants
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Bold new visions for West Pier
Uncertainty over the fate of Brighton's West Pier has encouraged a fresh batch of ideas to transform the battered landmark. A solar palace, a giant off-shore arena catering for 100,000 spectators and 3,500 cars and a three-pronged fork offering a "sun
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Food for thought
Foods as obscure as garlic or mushrooms could be stopping you losing weight or fighting off skin or sinus problems. Linsey Wynton tries out a new food intolerance test and wonders whether it is worthwhile. Have you ever wondered if the foods and drinks
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Make hay while the sun shines
With the glorious sunshine,the sneezing, the stuffy, runny noses, runny eyes and muzzy heads have also arrived. The pollen count has been high and a lot of people have been suffering from their seasonal hay fever. The runny and congested nose and sinuses
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Jordan glad to be ousted
Glamour model Jordan was looking forward to hitting the shops today after she was voted out of ITV1's I'm A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here. The model left the camp in the Australian jungle last night claiming she "wanted to go". Ant and Dec told her
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SINGLE BASKET
'What I hate most about being single again after 3 years is shopping. Instead of the dulex shopping trolley model, I am back to carrying the sad, single basket. Panic sets in. Everyone will know that I am single. I hide and scurry through the aisles keeping
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Crawley Borough Council: Lab hold
A vicar who quit Labour over the war with Iraq cost the party a seat by standing against them in Crawley's local elections. It was no surprise that Labour kept its strong grip on the town last night. But there were also red faces in the Labour camp when
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Homes up by £1,000 a month
Property prices in Brighton and Hove are rising by more than £1,000 a month. Figures released today also revealed the average value of houses in parts of Sussex has topped £200,000 for the first time. West Sussex is the most expensive part of the county
