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Have you remembered your sunscreen?☀️
Now that spring is in full swing the UV index is climbing up. Always make sure you avoid the sun at its peak from 10am - 3pm and wear sun lotion and sunnies 😎 Be sure to look out for changes to your moles such as a change in size, shape and colour and whether they are itchy or bleeding. If so, be sure to pop in and see your local doctor for a full skin check.
Take care and stay healthy 😘
Dr Nora 💉
Tired All The Time? 😴
Coming up shortly I discuss a common presentation to General Practice - feeling tired all the time.
This can be due to a number of reasons, from a simple vitamin deficiency to a more sinister cause.
Be sure to watch on youtube.com/drnora.
Take care and stay healthy 😘
Dr Nora 💉
Winter Blues?
The cooler climates and shorter days can make you feel sad and gloomy with little motivation and trouble sleeping.
If this sounds familiar, here are a few tips to try and help:
- Eat healthier foods, including protein and reducing the amount of sugary processed foods during the day.
- Get into a good sleep routine and avoid using electronic devices at least one hour before nodding off.
- Try to incorporate exercise into your daily regime, this could be as simple as walking around the block or a stroll along the beach.
- Speak with someone if you’re struggling, a problem shared is a problem halved.
And of course, if you have any further questions or concerns, pop down to your local doctor for a chat.
Take care and stay healthy 😘
Dr Nora 💉
Is metabolism important for weight control? 🏃♂️
In short, yes. Our metabolism naturally slows down as we age. This makes it easier for us to gain a few extra kilos of weight and much harder to loose them.
But did you know, that staying active can help to prevent this drop. If you are able to keep active and have good muscle mass then your resting metabolism is increased - which is the amount of calories that are burned when you are resting or asleep.
Activities that you could try to help prevent your metabolism slowing down include weight training, high intensity interval training, like running on the beach for periods of time and ensuring that you eat a healthy diet which includes protein.
If you have any questions feel free to pop by and see me in clinic.
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.
How do you protect your skin in summer? 🌞😎
With summer well and truly in full swing make sure you always remain sun smart.
We’re very fortunate that in this part of the world we have glorious sunshine but remember the UV index is at an all time high with average readings over 10. Exposure to such high levels can lead to ageing of the skin, which means wrinkles, but more importantly it increases your chance of developing nasty skin cancer. So this summer, stay sun smart and regularly apply sunblock at least spf 30+ as well as popping on a hat, sunnies and protective clothing.
Take care and stay healthy 😘
Dr Nora 💉
