Great news for dieters. Scientists are now in the process of researching a gut hormone which could be an appetite suppressant. It can easily be taken in the form of a 6 hour drip feed with the potential to use it in the form of an injection. . Researchers are currently looking for 90 volunteers to take part in the experiment which could revolutionise the world of dieting and could also impact on all those with addictive behaviours such as smoking, drinking or drug abuse. The two hormones that the scientists have identified should be able to control the parts of the brain linked to cravings and stress.

This time of year is always a good time not just for dieting but also detoxing. There are many different ways of doing this. One of the easiest is to take a course of purifying vitamin or mineral tablets. The only drawback is you do need to be taking them consistently every day for at least a couple of weeks to see the results. That in itself can be a problem because if you’re anything like me, I forget after a couple of days and then feel that all is lost!! Don’t give up if you do decide on this course of action, persevere and you will see and feel the benefits.

Another good way to detox is to sweat it out. Saunas and steam rooms are the easier option, but try some aerobic type exercise too which increases the heart rate and and builds up a good sweat!

There is also an excellent yoga practise called Shankaprakshalasana which is a combination of drinking fluids and exercise which is normally done in a one day workshop or retreat. It’s excellent for detoxing your whole system, but it does need to be done under supervision, and if you are in any doubt as to  whether it may be suitable for you, do check with your doctor first.