{"id":2233,"date":"2017-06-01T09:48:37","date_gmt":"2017-06-01T09:48:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mowbraygroupsurgeries.co.uk\/?page_id=2233"},"modified":"2017-06-01T11:57:27","modified_gmt":"2017-06-01T11:57:27","slug":"your-health","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.igmedical.co.uk\/index.php\/your-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Your health"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='av-layout-grid-1'  class='av-layout-grid-container av-av_layout_row-28470ec218bd6fe0b164d5e38f3de341 entry-content-wrapper main_color av-flex-cells  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_layout_row  avia-builder-el-first   container_wrap fullsize'  >\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_cell_one_half-7a6b0609f5557403246bd5bc07abd680\">\n.flex_cell.av-av_cell_one_half-7a6b0609f5557403246bd5bc07abd680{\nvertical-align:middle;\nheight:300px;\nmin-height:300px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 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id=\"style-css-av-av_hr-74f5a634b6e173c4ffc972e510aa32ac\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-av_hr-74f5a634b6e173c4ffc972e510aa32ac{\nheight:80px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-av_hr-74f5a634b6e173c4ffc972e510aa32ac hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-13  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-av_textblock-396ddf1f42196ca838231e61a4602801 '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>As the natural world begins to burst into life after the long winter,\u00a0what better time to make some new\u00a0health commitments?<\/p>\n<h3>Get active<\/h3>\n<p>The long dark nights are behind us and the weather is finally warming up; now\u2019s the time to get active. Just getting out and about in our beautiful countryside can give countless health benefits \u2013 reduced stress, better sleep, feeling fitter and more energetic. Why not try a regular walk, find out what&#8217;s on offer at your local leisure centre or get on your bike for your very own &#8216;Tour de Yorkshire&#8217;.<\/p>\n<h3>Stop smoking<\/h3>\n<p>If your New Year\u2019s resolution to quit smoking only lasted until 2nd January, March\u2019s No Smoking Day is a great time to try again. Giving up cigarettes is one of the hardest things you may ever have to do, but the right support can make all the difference. Ask at your GP practice or pharmacy for details of your local stop smoking group. Your GP will be able to advise on nicotine replacement options too.<\/p>\n<h3>Planning a holiday?<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re going abroad over the spring bank holidays or are planning a summer break, now is the time to check which vaccinations you need. Find out on the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/Travel-immunisation\/Pages\/Introduction.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NHS website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you are travelling in Europe, check that your European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is still valid, as it entitles you to reduced cost or free healthcare in EU member countries. If it has run out, or you\u2019ve never had one, it\u2019s free, and you can apply for it on the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/NHSEngland\/Healthcareabroad\/EHIC\/Pages\/about-the-ehic.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NHS website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='av-layout-grid-3'  class='av-layout-grid-container av-av_layout_row-42fd8630215aff1cfd8b45bb424676b3 entry-content-wrapper main_color av-flex-cells  avia-builder-el-15  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  grid-row-not-first  container_wrap fullsize'  >\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_cell_one_full-41f8e1467e3ce2893918ba2b9dd5ef81\">\n.flex_cell.av-av_cell_one_full-41f8e1467e3ce2893918ba2b9dd5ef81{\nvertical-align:top;\npadding:5px 5px 5px 5px;\nbackground-color:#95c11f;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class='flex_cell av_one_full 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Before you stock up on antihistamines, have a chat with your pharmacist \u2013 they will be able to advise you on the right combination of products and self-care to combat your hayfever. If your symptoms are so bad that they are interfering with our daily life despite taking antihistamines, see your GP.<\/p>\n<h3>Factor in the sun<\/h3>\n<p>We all know the drill when it comes to sun protection, yet many of us still get caught out, both abroad and here at home. Sunburn can be extremely unpleasant and can increase your chances of developing serious health problems, such as skin cancer, later in life. Use at least SPF15 suncream, avoid the sun during the hottest part of the day (11am\u20133pm) and cover up.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Protect your eyes!<\/strong> Remember it\u2019s not just your skin that the sun can damage. A day at the beach without proper eye protection can cause a temporary but painful burn to the surface of the eye, similar to sunburn. Avoid looking directly at the sun, as this can cause permanent eye damage. Wear clothes and sunglasses that provide sun protection, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>a wide-brimmed hat that shades the face, neck and ears<\/li>\n<li>a long-sleeved top<\/li>\n<li>trousers or long skirts in close-weave fabrics that do not allow sunlight through<\/li>\n<li>sunglasses with wraparound lenses or wide arms with the CE Mark and European Standard EN 1836:2005<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Heatwave<\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s rare for our weather to get really hot, which is why it can be more dangerous if a heatwave does strike, simply because we\u2019re not used to it. The key risks in hot weather are dehydration, overheating, heat exhaustion and heatstroke, which is a potential killer. 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id=\"style-css-av-av_hr-d50449065512dfb87382cb0128eaa335\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-av_hr-d50449065512dfb87382cb0128eaa335{\nheight:100px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-av_hr-d50449065512dfb87382cb0128eaa335 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-33  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-av_textblock-396ddf1f42196ca838231e61a4602801 '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock '  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>Fruit and veg fest<\/h3>\n<p>Autumn is the time when British fruit and vegetables are at their best and most abundant. Up your intake by\u00a0making your own fresh\u00a0soup, perfect for freezing for an easy workday lunch. You could try oven roasting\u00a0a selection of\u00a0veg to go with your evening meal. Or enjoy what&#8217;s left of the warmer weather to get out blackberrying for the ultimate homemade crumble.\u00a0More information including recipe ideas are available on the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/Livewell\/5ADAY\/Pages\/5ADAYhome.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NHS 5 a day website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Flu fighters<\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s flu jab time! If you\u2019re over 65, or pregnant, or have a long term condition or weakened immune system, your GP practice will invite you to come for a flu vaccination. An annual flu vaccine nasal spray is also offered to healthy children aged two, three and four years old, and to children in school years one and two. Please have the vaccination: although most people feel rotten for about a week and then get over it, flu can have serious side effects for people at risk. If you\u2019re a carer for someone with a long term condition, or an elderly relative, it\u2019s important you are vaccinated too. Anyone can have a flu jab; if you\u2019re not in one of the groups mentioned above you can still pay for a vaccination at your GP practice or in your pharmacy.<\/p>\n<h3>Keeping warm<\/h3>\n<p>Keeping well during the winter months is underpinned by keeping warm. Now is the time, before the cold weather sets in, to look into local affordable warmth initiatives and to check if you\u2019re eligible for cold weather payments. 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Christmas<\/h3>\n<p>With a few\u00a0bank holidays coming up it&#8217;s important you get hold of\u00a0your repeat prescriptions in plenty of time. It\u2019s also worth making sure you have in some basic medicines such as painkillers and indigestion treatments. Find out what <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/Livewell\/Pharmacy\/Pages\/Yourmedicinecabinet.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">every home should have in the medicine cabinet<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Stop the spread<\/h3>\n<p>\u2018Winter vomiting\u2019, \u2018d and v\u2019, \u2018the lurgi\u2019 \u2013 whatever you call it, one thing\u2019s for sure\u2026 you\u2019d rather not catch it! As winter comes and friends and colleagues start to look a bit green around the gills, it\u2019s a fairly safe bet that viral gastroenteritis is the culprit. This describes diarrhoea and vomiting illnesses caused by a number of highly infectious viruses. Although the symptoms tend to last for only a few days, it\u2019s very unpleasant. Large outbreaks can affect hospitals, schools and nursing homes, so if you have had a bug, it is very important that you don\u2019t go back to school or visit people in hospitals\/care homes until you\u2019ve been symptom-free for 48 hours.<\/p>\n<p>And the simplest way to prevent the spread of these unpleasant viruses? Wash your hands! Wards and care homes now have anti-bacterial gel at their entrances, so make sure you use it as you arrive and leave.<\/p>\n<h3>New Year&#8217;s resolutions<\/h3>\n<p>So, the first of January has come around again, and it\u2019s time to combat the excesses of the festive season. Don\u2019t put pressure on yourself by making a long list of resolutions you won\u2019t keep. Focus on one only: stop smoking, get a bit more active, eat more healthily or give up the alcohol for Dry January. Whatever you choose, there\u2019s plenty of advice on www.nhs.uk and support groups across our district. 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