Herald - Issue 414

Page 38 • The HERALD • 28th October 2021 v KEEP ACTIVE, KEEP HEALTHY v Health, Beauty & Wellbeing THERAPY FOR TRAUMATIC LIFE EXPERIENCES Do you suffer with: • intrusive thoughts • flashbacks • difficulty in sleeping/ nightmares • feelings of overwhelm • anxiety/depression • anger • feeling on edge • emotional numbness • avoidance • loss of confidence or self esteem Reach out for an initial free confidential chat with a qualified therapist located in the New Forest. Sessions can be face to face or by Zoom. Call: 07921 095630 • E: info@mindroots.co.uk The Waterside Foot Clinic Laura Webber DipCFHP, MPSPract Registered and Insured • Nail Trim and Tidy • Corn Removal • Callus Reduction • Ingrowing Toenails • Verucca Treatment • Diabetic Foot Care • Fungal Nail Treatment • Thick Nails? No Problem! Call to make an appointment on 07717 668717 Home Appointments Available £5 DISCOUNT OFF First appointment at TheWaterside Foot Clinic for new clients on presentation of this advertisement (One Voucher per Customer) THEWATERSIDE FOOT CLINIC LOCATED AT 177 LONG LANE, HOLBURY The Podium 023 8086 9080 3 Marchwood Village Centre, Marchwood One answer to foot problems Winter Beckons…and so do Respiratory Infections by Allan Pollock RSHom, Homeopath With the autumn equinox behind us, we know that winter approaches. e weather changes and the risk of respiratory infections return. Remember that in uenza type pandemics tend to wane a er 1-2 years. So, try not to be anxious. Hand-washing and covering your mouth if you cough or sneeze, are always obvious sensible precautions. And do stay at home if you feel o -colour; don’t brave it out, especially this year. One top tip, which may come as a surprise is sleep; the body needs time to rest and recharge. e late Alfred Vogel, a Swiss Naturopath, worked on the principle that the hours before midnight were more valuable than those a er. True or not, it becomes clear that winter nights would naturally encourage early sleep. Getting out in nature and into the fresh air is another simple step. Having both the sea and the New Forest on our doorstep, there is no excuse. Catching what sunlight you can replenishes the body’s reserves of vitamin D, which is proven to reduce respiratory infections. Even if the weather is so-so, get your coat and hat on and go for a walk. Dog owners will have no excuse - a collie we once owned, used to sit up and block the television screen … “walk time”! Remember Cod Liver Oil from your childhood? Guess what; Cod Liver Oil is a great source of vitamin D. In northern climes almost everyone is de cient in this vitamin in the winter months, if you are not keen on Cod Liver Oil, take a vitamin D3 supplement. Vitamin C is well recognised for its anti-viral properties, and a diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables is the best daily source. Should you become unwell consider high doses of vitamin C for just 24-48 hours then tail o . You will need to research dosage rates taking account of any health conditions, but su ce to say that both these vitamins are safe if used sensibly. Homeopathy can help also, but that is another and more complex story. COOKING TO COPE As part of its bereavement support and activities, Oakhaven Wellbeing o ers a six week Cookery Classes Course to anyone who has been bereaved. e next course starts on Tuesday 2nd November, running for six consecutive Tuesdays from 3pm to 5pm until 1st December . Run by Oakhaven’s Chefs, Hannah and Claire, and supported by a team of volunteers, learn basic skills of preparing vegetables, meat and sh to produce nutritious meals, increasing your motivation to cook and teaching valuable cooking skills and techniques alongside others who are in the same situation of having to prepare meals for the rst time a er losing a loved one. e course takes place in the Hospice kitchen, where you learn to prepare and cook a meal, then everyone sits down together to eat what has been cooked. e Coates Centre o ers support to anyone living across the New Forest, Waterside and Totton areas whose lives have been impacted by illness, along with family and friends, whether they are bereaved, have been diagnosed with or caring for someone with a long term illness. ere’s no need for a referral or be known to Oakhaven. e Coates Centre, open Monday- Friday from 10am until 4pm, o ers a place to meet and share with others who understand, and nd a path to help cope with everyday challenges. To reserve a place on this course telephone: 01590 638521 or call into e Coates Centre, Lower Pennington Lane, Lymington SO41 8ZZ. For more details about e Coates Centre visit: www. oakhavenhospice.co.uk/wellbeing Free Online Group for People Living with Arthritis Free online groups are taking place to help people in Southampton and around the South living with arthritis to manage their condition. e next group meeting, organised by UK charity Arthritis Action, will take place on Wednesday 3rd November at 2pm, with further meetings planned every six weeks. e online groups are held over Zoom, catering to those who still may not be comfortable socialising in-person with others. e meetings o er a safe and friendly environment for people living with arthritis to speak with each other, learn from one another and share their stories, questions and tips. ere are over 10 million people living with some form of arthritis in the UK, making it the leading cause of pain and disability nationwide. For more information or to register attendance for the free group, email: info@arthritisaction.org.uk or telephone: 020 3781 7120. You are very welcome to go along and join in any of their walks:- Thursday 4thNovember , 3pm, Blackfield QE2 Rec for a 2.0 mile walk; Monday 8th November , 10am, Dennywood for a 2.0 mile walk; Saturday 13th November , 10.30am, Tilery Road for a 5.0 mile walk; Thursday 18th November , 2pm, Roundhills campsite for a 2.2 mile walk. Contact Mike Roberts on: 023 8084 7461 or: 07811 361319 for more information about the Waterside Walking for Health group. Waterside Walking for Health Waterside Stoma Support meets at St Andrew’s Church, Dibden Purlieu every other month. A Stoma Nurse is in attendance along with a stoma care company when available for advice and samples. eir next meeting will be on Wednesday 10th November at 1.30pm until 3pm . With refreshments and home-made cakes (for a small charge) a friendly face is guaranteed. Friends and carers welcome to go along to chat to fellow ostomates. For more information telephone Hazel on: 023 8089 1934 or email: hayjuder@sky.com STOMA SUPPORT