As we head into the cooler months, sniffles and colds become much more common. To help prevent these affecting you, it’s important to take care of your immune system - which is our network of processes that protect us from bugs. It can be strengthened in many ways, such as; eating a healthy balanced diet containing vitamins, sleeping well, regular hand washing, exercising regularly and limiting stress.
So next time you’re in the supermarket why not pick up some colourful fruits that are packed with essential nutrients and vitamins, helping to keep you strong and healthy.
There’s plenty of evidence to show that a healthy and balanced diet can help to reduce the risk of many medical conditions.
Apples are one of my favourite fruits, they are packed with vitamins and minerals including vitamin C which has a number of benefits, from helping to boost immunity to keeping skin healthy. 🍏
Just like cars, our brains need fuel to keep going. Choosing healthy and nutritious meals throughout the day, challenging yourself to new problems, exercising and sleeping well, all help to contribute to having a healthy and balanced lifestyle.
Each week, I make a list of the things that I want to achieve. These are tasks that are realistic and can be done with a little motivation. This week I’m aiming to do muscle strengthening exercises on 5 out of 7 days. This includes, light weights, lunges or squats which help to keep muscles and bones strong and healthy.
By performing exercise for up to 30 minutes 5 days a week you are helping to reduce your risk of medical conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and musculoskeletal problems to name a few.
If you’re unsure where to start, taking a brisk walk whilst slowly increasing the distance is considered to be beneficial.
Try to incorporate muscle strengthening exercises such as light weights, lunges or squats as this keeps your muscles and bones strong and healthy.
We are fortunate to have access to free community gym machines with a world class view of the beach. So if you’re passing one by, give it a go. 💪
Take care and stay healthy 😘
Dr Nora 💉
WARNING: Always consult your physician before beginning any exercise program. If you experience any symptoms of weakness, unsteadiness, light-headedness or dizziness, chest pain or pressure, nausea, or shortness of breath, stop exercising and seek immediate help.
