September 1st, the first day of Spring and hopefully the start of some beautiful weather. Those warmer days can work wonders and the gardens start to come to life. Cancer patients may start to feel some relief knowing those extremely cold days causing extra pain may nearly be behind the for this year. Spring weather …
Asthma and hay fever sufferers have faced challenges with the COVID-19 outbreak. Now add to that Spring and the risk of epidemic thunderstorm asthma that can cause breathing difficulties and can, in some cases, be life threatening. Rye grass is mostly to blame for flare-ups in thunderstorm asthma. You can check the pollen count in your State …
Spring is finally here and hopefully the start of some beautiful weather. Not so good if we are still in lockdown but hopefully restrictions will be eased a bit soon. Cancer patients may start to feel some relief knowing those extremely cold days causing extra pain may nearly be behind us for this year. Those …
Spring means its sneezin’ season. Asthma and hay fever sufferers are being urged to take care. There is also a risk of epidemic thunderstorm asthma that can cause breathing difficulties and can, in some cases, be life threatening. Rye grass is mostly to blame for flare-ups in thunderstorm asthma. The Thunderstorm Asthma Alert System runs from October 1 …
Vitamin D is a hormone controlling calcium absorption and bone growth to regulating our immune system and reducing the risk of cancers and heart disease. It plays a big role in supporting immune health and the best source can be via sunlight on our skin. This can be a little trickier during the Winter months when we …
Spring is finally here and hopefully the start of some beautiful weather. Cancer patients may start to feel some relief knowing those extremely cold days causing extra pain may nearly be behind us for this year. Those warmer days can work wonders and the gardens start to come to life. It’s a good time to …
We need some sun exposure to our skin to enable the body to produce enough vitamin D. Try and get outdoors and enjoy some Spring sun. Vitamin D deficiency can become a problem during the colder months so here’s your chance to replenish your stores. Vitamin D is a hormone controlling calcium absorption and bone growth …
What’s not to love about Spring! Back wearing T-shirts instead of heavy clothes, birds chirping, flowers in bloom (except if you have allergies) and best of all, fresh seasonal produce like mangoes, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, asparagus, snow peas, spinach and avocados and more. So out with the heavy Winter meals and in with lighter fruits and …
On good days use your energy to do something you love. For many people gardening is relaxing and enjoyable. If your love is gardening it is a great way to get outside for some fresh air and exercise. Be sure you are aware of those days after chemo treatment when your immune system is down and you are at …
October is Mid-Spring and one of the nicest months! The flowers are blooming, the weather getting warmer and daylight longer. The footy’s finished and now it’s time to enjoy extra family time, barbecues, maybe walking the dog or going for walk along the beach or country. October is also Breast Cancer Awareness Month providing an opportunity for us …
