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Brr, it’s getting cold outside 🥶
But don’t let that put you off getting some fresh air. Research has shown that fresh air helps to digest food more effectively, improve blood pressure and the immune system and have a positive impact on mental health.
So whilst it’s tempting to stay rugged up and indoors, make sure you make some time this week to take a walk in the outdoors.
Take care and stay healthy 😘
Dr Nora 💉
Take Care Australia 🇦🇺 This beautiful country is home to many animals that I had never seen before until coming here almost 3 years ago.
It is so sad to see the Bushfires affecting so many people and animals.
Several areas of the country are affected by heavy smoke making air quality very poor. If you are affected be sure to spend more time indoors with the air conditioning on and avoid any vigorous outdoor activity. If you do need to go outside invest in a disposable P2 face mask. These are able to filter out very fine particles from the air when used correctly and can be brought from your local hardware store.
If you suffer from respiratory problems please see your local GP for medication and an action plan.
As many of my Australian patients say “Australia only does things in extremes” and I hope that this extreme is over soon. My thoughts and prayers are with all those affected.
Take care and stay healthy 😘
Dr Nora 💉
#bushfires #australia #australianbushfires
How clean is the air you breath?
Although we have very clean air in Australia, we still can’t beat our Swedish friends off the top spot.
Fuel combustion has a large impact on air pollution, in Melbourne alone, around 75% of air pollution is caused by vehicle emissions.
Breathing in polluted air can impact all of us, it’s linked to higher rates of cancer, heart disease, stroke and lung diseases such as asthma.
So the next time you step out, take a moment to think, what can I do today to help myself tomorrow.
Take care and stay healthy 😘
Dr Nora 💉
