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Make changes to your health this autumn with LHF
The autumn months are finally upon us, and along with the changing of the seasons, LHF Healthplan is encouraging individuals to make important changes to their everyday health routines before the winter months set in.
The changing weather is often linked to seasonal illnesses like the common cold and flu and many people feel their aches and pains worsen in the autumn months.
One of the region’s leading healthplan providers, LHF is offering the following top tips that can help individuals stay in tip top condition throughout the autumnal months.
Eat well – one of the most important requirements for living healthy is a well balanced diet. Eating well keeps our bodies stronger and better able to cope with infection. A diet low in fat, sugar and salt and high in fruit and vegetables will maintain health on the inside and out.
Keep on top of regular health checks – regular health checks are important all year round, but especially at this time of year. Book a dental check if you haven’t had one in the last 12 months and take a trip to the optician to test the health of your eyes. The Eyecare Trust recommends that, unless otherwise advised, eye examinations should be undertaken every two years1 and most dentists recommend a dental check up at least once a year to ensure any problems are highlighted at the earliest possible stage.
Kick the habit – make an early New Year’s Resolution and give up smoking now before the pressure is on in January. Giving up can help reduce the risk of developing many smoking-related illnesses such as lung disease and throat cancer. Acupuncture and homeopathy can help you quit and then help you stay smoke free.
Beat the chill – chilly and damp conditions are known to aggravate arthritis, lower back pain and chronic muscle pain. Now is the ideal time to prevent the onset of these problems before they cause any long term discomfort. Complementary therapies including chiropractic treatments, osteopathy and acupuncture have been used for many years to help treat a wide variety of conditions including back and neck pain.
Sleep on it – the importance of getting plenty of good quality sleep cannot be overestimated. The Sleep Council advises enough sleep at night to feel refreshed in the morning and awake and alert throughout the day.2 It is important to allow time to relax and wind down to ensure a peaceful and restful nights sleep.
Regular checks to maintain good health can be costly, but with a healthplan from LHF, the cost of essential everyday healthcare is more manageable and affordable.
Helping to keep families and individuals healthy and well, a healthplan from LHF provides money towards a wide range of health checks and treatments including dental care, optical care, physiotherapy, health screening and complementary therapies including acupuncture, reflexology, homeopathy and chiropody.
For further information on LHF Healthplan visit www.lhfhealthplan.co.uk or call 0800 056 0366.