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Eat a Healthy Diet
The best diet is one that includes
five portions of fruit and
vegetables every day and reduces or
cuts out completely sugar, alcohol
and fat.
For more advice visit
www.eatwell.gov.uk
Get Immunised
Child Immunisation
Immunisation prepares your child's
body to fight disease. It is
important for everyone to keep up
his or her immunity. This protects
your child and family and the wider
community. Research shows that
vaccines are the safest way of
protecting your child's health.
Ask your Health Visitor for further
information.
Further information is available
from:
www.immunisation.nhs.uk
Flu and
Pneumovax Vaccination
This vaccination is given annually
every October and November. It is
recommended for the over 65s and
anyone with other illnesses such as
chronic bronchitis, asthma, heart
disease, diabetes or rheumatoid
arthritis as they are more likely to
develop secondary infections. From
September onwards do look out for
information from Receptions on how
to obtain your Flu vaccination. We
also offer pneumovax in line with
current NHS guidelines.
Further information is available
from:
www.immunisation.nhs.uk/Vaccines/Flu
Moderate Alcohol Intake
Alcohol is a drug which has the
immediate effect of altering mood.
Because drinking makes people feel
relaxed, happy and even euphoric,
many find it surprising to learn
that alcohol is in fact a
depressant.
Alcohol, even when consumed in
moderation, has been linked to a
wide range of ailments and diseases,
such as increased risk of mouth,
pharyngeal and oesophageal cancers
(especially if combined with
smoking), high blood pressure and
gastrointestinal complications, such
as gastritis, ulcers and liver
disease. Of course, excessive
alcohol can also have detrimental
social and psychological
consequences. Moderation and balance
is the key.
British recommendations for maximum
alcohol intake is 2-3 units per day
for women and 3-4 units per day for
men. One unit is approximately
equivalent to one glass of wine,
half a glass of beer or one pub
measure of spirits. However, the
alcohol content of different
products does vary. Alcohol is a
high source of energy, if you're
watching your waistline, you would
need to cut down on the amount you
drink.
Further information is available
from:
www.alcoholconcern.org.uk
Quit Smoking
Further information is available
from:
http://gosmokefree.nhs.uk
Take Regular Exercise
The best exercise for cardiovascular
fitness is aerobic - any exercise
that gets you breathing more deeply
such as walking, running, swimming,
cycling, dancing or using treadmills
and rowing machines are recommended.
Aim for 20 minutes 3 times every
week.
Stretching and strengthening
exercise can help to control weight
and encourage blood flow. Regular
exercise also helps to release the
tension caused by stress and can
give you more energy too.
Further information is available
from:
www.nhs.uk/Livewell/fitness |
