It's easy to take
your health for granted.
By following a healthy lifestyle you
can reduce the risk of getting
seriously ill. You will feel better
and it will help improve your immune
system.
ALCOHOL
In small quantities, alcohol can
actually be beneficial to health. In
large quantities, on a regular
basis, it can have a very serious
negative effect on health. At one
extreme it can kill. CIRRHOSIS of
the liver, for instance, is killing
an increasing number of people, as
are drivers who are over the limit.
An accepted safe limit is 28 units a
week for men and 21 units for women,
a unit being approximately a glass
of wine, half a pint of beer or a
single measure of spirit.
This recommended maximum presumes
that the consumption is spread
throughout the week and not consumed
all at once in a 'binge'
SMOKING
Over 100,000 people die each year in
the UK from smoking-related diseases
Every cigarette you smoke can
shorten your life by an average of
five and a half minutes.
Babies of smokers are, on average,
200 grammes smaller than those of
non smokers.
Smokers smell!
HOW TO GIVE UP
Stopping smoking is all about
motivation. Without the real desire
to give up you are unable to
succeed. You must want to give up
rather than feel you should give up.
Set a date a week or so in the
future when you intend to stop
Tell all your friends, relations and
work colleagues that you're giving
up on that day and ask for their
support and encouragement. If at all
possible, find someone to give up
with you
When the big day comes, plan it
carefully with plenty to keep you
occupied. Avoid situations where the
desire to smoke will be strongest
such as whilst drinking.
Finally, carefully put the money you
would have spent on cigarettes on
one side, each day, to save up for
some special treat as a reward
If you've tried everything and
failed but are still keen to give
up, seek help from your doctor.
DIET
If your diet is lacking, your body
has ways of letting you know, for
example, you may be overweight or
underweight or you may have a spotty
complexion or constipation.
Ultimately, a bad diet can lead to
serious problems such as heart
disease.
A good diet helps fight off disease
and makes you look and feel good.
EIGHT WAYS TO KEEP HEALTHY
- Blood
Pressure
Has yours been checked in the past
five years?
- Overweight
Some people are overweight - others
are "undertall". Chances are you
weigh more than you should.
- Smoking
More and more people are giving up
smoking. There are various
programmes available to help you
give up.
- Exercise
Regular exercise has both physical
and mental benefits.
- Relaxation
Tension and anxiety can be helped by
a psychologist or counsellor.
- Alcohol
Can make a good servant but a bad
master.
- Cervical
Smears
We recommend women should have
regular three yearly cervical
smears.
- Tetanus
Prevention
We will check if you are immune and
bring your cover up to date.
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