City life is addictive, the hussle and bussle, the conveinience, the people and the places all serve up a cocktail of interesting localised communities within a wider community, that generates a heat and excitement all of its own.

But, there is a price to pay for belonging to this community.

Sometimes a city is the loneliest place in the world, even though you are surrounded by millions. Sometimes, the noise, the pollution, the traffic and the neverending pressures can get to you so much, that your health suffers.

City living means living with city pollution.

Smog, heavy metals, high levels of particle pollution, a deadly cocktail of ash, soot, diesel exhaust, chemicals, metals and aerosols that can shoot up and down depending on the weather or just daily traffic.

Not such a great problem when you're young but as you get older city living can age you more rapidly than country living.

If you live in the city, you are exposed to increased threats to health in the form of pollution and stress. Use these simple tips to help you stay young and healthy in the city.

Not Five a Day - Seven a Day....

Ensure that you eat plenty of whole fruits and vegetables every day.

The usual 'five pieces of fruit or veg a day' should be increased to at least seven.

Freshly pressed juices or freshly pressed smoothies can be acceptable substitutes, providing they are freshly pressed and not made from concentrate.

This will ensure a high intake of fibre, essential for the efficient excretion of toxins from the colon.

City Life Stress Levels.... WOW

Stress levels in the city are usually higher than elsewhere.

Help your body deal with this increased stress by including plenty of foods rich in the three anti-stress nutrients;

Vitamin B3
fish, eggs, wholegrains and poultry

magnesium
pumpkin and sesame seeds, fish, wheatgerm, green vegetables

Vitamin C
citrus fruit, peppers, kiwi fruit and berries

Relax and De-Stress... Regularly

Take time to relax and de-stress where possible.

Lack of time is often the main excuse for avoiding exercise, yet taking time out to invest in yourself is essential.

Plan time for yourself every day, even if it is just half an hour at the end of the day and spend the time doing something that you can enjoy quietly.

This investment will allow your adrenal glands to relax, encourage the immune system to thrive and reduce potential long term damage caused by long term stress.

Try the 48hr De-Stress

MacDonalds - Wendys - Burger King - Dunkin Doughnuts - Starbucks

Avoid the temptation to eat fast or convenience foods all day, every day.

They are often lacking in nutrients, due to their processed nature, and are frequently high in sugar and low in fibre, which can disrupt blood sugar levels and hinder toxin excretion.

Try the 7 Day Detox

STOP SMOKING....

Every cigarette you smoke will take 15 minutes off your life, age your skin and rob you of vital nutrients..... DON'T LIGHT UP