Page 42 • The HERALD • 9th March 2023 v SUPPORTING YOUR LOCAL BUSINESSES v Health, Beauty &Wellbeing Myopia (short-sightedness) is a growing epidemic and a global concern. It is estimated 50% of the global population could be myopic by 2050. Children developing myopia and more so, the myopia worsening are at risk of sight threatening eye disease in their adult life; such as macula degeneration, glaucoma and retinal detachment. Walbank Opticians are fighting this epidemic by prescribing Miyosmart Spectacles lenses. MIYOSMART LENSES FOR MYOPIA MANAGEMENT ● Innovative spectacle lenses for myopia management ● A two-year clinical trial conducted ● Uses D.I.M.S (Defocus Incorporated Multiple Segments) Technology ● Slows down myopia progression on average by 60% and no progression in 21% of cases ● Impact resistance ● UV protection and premium anti-reflective coatings ● Easy to adapt and child-friendly ● 2022 Opticians Lens of the Year Award By slowing down the rate of progression of myopia, children can enjoy their lives by seeing more clearly and at the same time preserving the health of their eyes for the future. Walbank Opticians are the only practice to provide Myopia Management Spectacle lenses in this area and we are having enormous success. All children seen so far have either had an insignificant change or no change in their prescription. We are well on our way to protecting children’s eyes in our area. For more information, book a telephone call in with our friendly and experienced Optometrist on 023 8089 2969. We look forward to helping you and your child. IS YOUR CHILD SHORT-SIGHTED? CHIROPODY/PODIATRY 07895 691290 Kerry Grassick BSc (Hons) Podiatry MRCoP KG PODIATRY First Floor, South Street Shopping Centre, Hythe SO45 6EB * LIFT ACCESS * Email: kerrythepodiatrist@gmail.com Send your local news to The Editor, The Herald, 2 High Street, Hythe SO45 6AH WEDDINGS WITHOUT NERVES by Alan Jones, Registered Hypnotherapist Spring and summer are the most popular time of year for weddings, with every Bride planning the perfect day, including tting comfortably into that dream wedding dress. Start creating the body shape you want with a weight management programme that is speci cally designed just for you and ensures you shine as the radiant, con dent bride in your wedding photographs. Groom, Best Man, and Father of the Bride, it’s your big day in the spotlight too! And you have many duties to perform; pledging your vows, entertaining the guests, and those important speeches. Avoid the anxiety of nerves spoiling the occasion. Discover how to enjoy your important role using special techniques, so that you deliver your speech with absolute con dence, remaining assured, calm, and relaxed throughout the wedding day. Make your day special, with memories that everyone can share forever. For more information please call: 07786 376980 or email: alan@alanjoneshypnotherapy.com Everyone is very welcome to go along and join in any of their walks:- Thursday 9th March, 2pm, Brock Hill for a 2-mile walk; Monday 13th March, 10am, Roundhills for a 2.3-mile walk; Saturday 18th March, 10.30am, Burley CP for a 5.6-mile walk; Thursday 23rd March, 2pm, Kings Hat#2 for a 2.6-mile walk and Monday 27th March, 10am, Ashurst for a 2.2mile walk. Contact Mike Roberts on 023 8084 7461 or 07811 361319 for more information about the Waterside Health Walks group. Waterside Health Walks It’s important to make sure you’re taking care of your mental health especially throughout the winter months. If you or someone you know needs mental health support please visit the Mental Wellbeing Hampshire website: www.hants.gov.uk/socialcareandhealth/ publichealth/mentalwellbeinghampshire Mental Wellbeing Hampshire is a partnership of organisations working to support good mental health and wellbeing in our communities. e website includes lots of useful information, advice and signposting to places where you can get help with sections dedicated to: looking a er yourself, mental health support, specialist help, children and young people, money and debt, bereavement and end of life, sleep and mental health, workplace wellbeing, crisis and suicide prevention, armed forces and Veterans. Local Mental Health Support
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