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Note from the Editor
A Chill in the Air!
Head Scratcher!
I'm Immune To You!!!
Move Over!
And Finally...
Random Though for the Day
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Note from the Editor
 
Having a Leaf!!
Having a Leaf!!

Hi All,

 

Welcome to the September edition of your Health Ezine, back to routine and all the pensive sadness with no obvious cause that this transition season brings, I think it's called melancholy but hey ho it's a good time to to start a new hobby or activity or just drink more wine!!!

 

While the temperature has dipped, you can notice it when you get into the car in the morning, the weather is still lovely, so keep out and about and if you like a bit of hillwalking why not take a wee trip to Fermanagh to the Cuilcagh Boardwalk Trail, worth a trip!   

 

The season has changed and this can deplete your immune system so this months focus is on dealing with stuff so with the young uns back at school your guaranteed coughs and colds which is why the Health Ezine's wee gift this month might come in handy!

 

Bless!

Sandra

 

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A Chill in the Air!
 
Chill Out!
Chill Out!

 

With the more relaxed carefree attitudes of summer a distant memory, can the more serious energies associated with autumn and the looming autumn equinox effect your health? (thoughtful pause!) 

 

Autumn is a good time to be mindful, to let go of stuff we may be holding on to so we can move on, de-clutter and generate a bit of headspace.   In Chinese medicine, autumn is associated with the lungs and the energy of the lungs is "letting go" and the emotion of the lungs is sadness so back to a brisk walk and filling those lungs with clean air!  Check out 5 Weird Ways The Weather Changes You! Ooh La La! so do French people really use this expression!

 

Now as we approach Autumn don't be tempted to skip breakfast for a wee bit longer in bed as breakfast skippers are more likely to suffer from respiratory infections and try to use seasonal ingredients and brightly coloured fruit & vegetables to boost your immune system.

Check out this month's recipes at top of page!

 

 

 

Do You Know Your Autumn Facts?
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Head Scratcher!
 
Do the dance!
Do the dance!

Autumn months, prime time for head lice, ooohhh I even squirm at saying it! and most cases of lice are in August and September.  

 

Lice  which lay eggs, known as nits - are parasitic insects that are found on the head, eyebrows or eyelashes, (your ok if you have fake eyelashes)! 

 

The insects feed on human blood several times a day!.  While they’re most common in children, adults are also at risk of an infestationHead Lice don't hop, jump or fly so how can the insects be spread from person to person?

 

Head lice don't have anything to do with dirty hair but should be treated as soon as you spot them and everyone in the house should be treated on the same day as they feast on your scalp, taking a blood meal! But are head lice becoming harder to kill?

 

Is It Head Lice?

 

Head Lice Quiz Lifespan!
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I'm Immune To You!!!
 
Squeeze me!!
Squeeze me!!

After a fantastic summer and a good auld top up of vitamin D, the foundation for good health, which we mainly get from sunshine but as we are now officially in Autumn, it's time to think about health preparation for the colder months

 

Try to pack in the colours with fresh seasonal fruit & vegetables   also add herbs and spices liberally, especially garlic and tumeric.

 

And keep hydrated, it's easy to drink water in summer but try to continue into autumn and if it's too cold switch to herbal teas!  

 

Another tip,  use a squeeze of lemon to elevate the flavour of your food, it adds a litle zing and is compatible with most dishes, the vitamin C in lemons is linked to immunity strengthening and the scent of lemon is one of the "happiest" scents on the planet, it's known to induce a feeling of "well" and comfort!!   

 

Also try to keep the lymph system moving as it is important to our immune system and as we need muscle to squeeze it into action, back to the brisk walk!!!  another way to recharge your immune system is by getting in a few more zzzzz!!!! as our body is busy cleansing and repairing while we sleep.

 

 

 

 

 

How Healthy Are YOU?
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Move Over!
 
Workout Fairy!
Workout Fairy!

It's no secret that movement keeps us well, mobile and independent and keeping physically active is linked to good mental wellbeing.  I don't mean sweating it out in the gym but try to build some exercise into your daily life, getting out the door for a walk is the hardest part.

 

Exercise can cause chemical changes in the brain which can help to positively change our mood and is thought to improve self-esteem, self-control and the ability to rise to a challenge, what are you waiting for?, MOVE and Autumn is a great time to start a fitness routine, 'cause Christmas is really just around the corner!  C'mon don't let sitting at your desk kill you!  - 5 easy ways to keep moving at your desk! and as the song goes "It's my Life, I just want to live when I'm alive"   who had a hit with this?  Prize for first person down/over with band name!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Are You Active Or Lazy?
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And Finally...
 
6th December 2018
6th December 2018

 

 

Just 12 weeks to go before Health Matters return to do our Body Composition Checks!   A gentle nudge to encourage us to move more and get active to reduce our metabolic age!

 

So How Are You Feeling Today?
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Random Though for the Day

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