Health Advice

Stress can aggravate conditions such as eczema. It also increases the body’s need for a number of vitamins and minerals which is it’s important that you ensure your diet is really healthy. The combination of stress and a poor diet will also take its toll on your immune system leaving you vulnerable to colds and other infections. An easy solution to help boost immunity would be to take a Probiotic supplement in the morning to increase levels of friendly bacteria in the gut or a have a vegetable juice drink during the day to ensure you reach the 5 a day target. Making time to eat proper meals rather than relying on snacks also helps keep blood sugar levels from taking a nose dive in the afternoon. Eating a handful of nuts, some dried fruit or a yogurt will help avoid the temptation to grab a chocolate/crisps etc before a meal.

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Osteoporosis makes the bone fragile so they are more brittle and likely to break more easily. In Britain on in twelve men are affected. To reduce the risk it is important to Eat a balanced diet rich in calcium - this can be found in milk, cheese, sardines, baked beans, and leafy green vegetables which will keep your bones healthy and strong.

Exercise regularly to maintain bone density making sure you include weight bearing activities such as walking, jogging or playing tennis, avoid smoking, and drink alcohol in moderation.

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Although we don’t see much sun, in “sunny” England, when on holiday abroad we all like to enjoy sitting in the sun but it is important to remember, too much sunlight can increase your risk of skin cancer. When outside even for a short time, playing sports, gardening, DIY, working or just going for a walk try to:

• Keep out of the sun between 11.00 am to 3.00pm.
• Cover up - wear loose clothing - a hat and sunglasses.
• Regularly apply a sunscreen SPF15 or higher.
• Seek the shade if possible, to avoid burning.

If it not safe to use sun beds to develop a tan as the risks of skin cancer are increased. Remember too much sun can cause not only skin cancer but premature ageing of the skin, wrinkles, skin irritation, heat exhaustion and sunstroke.

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There several types of cancer that particularly affect men.

This is one of the most common cancers in young men from the age of fifteen. A simple regular check will detect any changes - the best time to do this is after a warm bath or shower when the skin is relaxed. Checks for lumps or swellings should be made, you know what is normal for you - not all irregularities indicate a serious problem but if you find any changes you should consult your G.P immediately.

Enlargement of the prostate happens to all men as they get older and can lead to difficulty in passing urine. Some men develop prostate cancer, if detected early prostate cancer can be cured, the symptoms to look out for are:
Delay in starting to pass urine, passing urine more frequently particularly at night, Blood in the urine, Pain on passing urine.

This cancer is rare but with early detection can be cured. It usually appears under the foreskin and the symptoms to look out for are:
A red velvety patch, A wart like growth, A raw area which may have a smelly discharge, Swollen lymph nodes at the top of the leg.

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Recently British leeks have enjoyed a revival recently as chefs and foodies have been keen to promote this versatile vegetable. Leeks have man of the same nutritional benefits as their onion relative such as helping to maintain a healthy hear and circulations and protecting against cancer. Leeks also contain vitamin C, iron, foliate, vitamin B6 and manganese which help boost your immune system. Butternut squash is also another rich source of vitamin C and fibre. Butternut squash itself has a vibrant orange flesh that is a great source of vitamin A which is important for good vision and bone growth.

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Head lice are small insects with six legs and are often said to be as large as a match stick head but in fact are no bigger than a pin head. They live on or very close to the scalp and don’t wander far down the hair shafts for long. They also only live on human beings and cannot be caught from animals. Nits are egg cases laid b lice and stick to the hair. Anybody can get lice but they are much rare in adults and are a problem that affects the whole community not just the schools. You are very unlikely to pick up head lice from brief contact with other people generally its head to head contact with someone who has lice. The best way to prevent this is by checking your head to find lice before they can start breeding. If you find you do have lice then the best treatment is to use lotion from the chemist or doctors surgery.

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Following on from my previous post, today I came across an interesting article which highlighted how chemicals contained in beauty products is affecting our health, this is not ground breaking news, as it is widely known that couple undergoing IVF treatments are advised to avoid using perfumes as it can destroy their chances of becoming pregnant.

The studies finding conclude that the vast majority of chemical found in these products are not safe and have a direct correlation to fertility complication in unborn babies, increase the risk of certain types of cancers and can cause all sorts of allergic reactions, to both woman and men alike.

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