THE DARK EVENINGS are upon us once again. Autumn has definitely arrived, with winter just round the corner, and, since we are cyclical beings, our physical and mental requirements flow in line with the particular time of the year. To support our health during this season I have focused on three areas to help us stay healthy. Continue reading Healthy Eating during the Colder Months
Category Archives: Health Matters
Be well, stay well
Grassroots Suicide Prevention
Real Talk Saves Lives
TO SHOW SUPPORT for Cancer Research people wear yellow daffodils.
For endangered Rhinos people run marathons dressed in elaborate costumes.
But for suicide, the biggest killer in men under 50, many people still talk in hushed tones and skirt awkwardly around the subject, seeing it as a shameful taboo. Continue reading Grassroots Suicide Prevention
The 7 Cafés Roundabout
Should we rename the 7 Dials as there are now at least 7 cafés on or around the Dials? It is ironic, that although Brighton is on the coast, we have a very high pollution problem. Outside London, Brighton & Hove has, apparently, the highest number of eateries per head of population. Many are situated in areas of high traffic. Despite the toxic fuel problem, people sit outside eating and drinking and inhaling toxic fumes. Having lost my very talented, youngish wife to respiratory problems, I wonder if people even consider what they breathe in – leading to possible problems later in life, particularly for children. We do have many cafés in parks around Brighton. Think on! Think about your future health!
BE of West Hill
Being a PA Can Pay
Helping disabled or older people to lead fuller lives and stay independent can be hugely enjoyable and fulfilling, but financial pressures mean many of us can’t always afford to take on this role voluntarily. That’s why becoming a paid Personal Assistant (PA) can open up a whole range of possibilities, for helpers and employers alike. Continue reading Being a PA Can Pay
Project Wenceslas
People who receive the annual Winter Fuel Payment and feel they do not need it are invited to donate it to who ensure that every penny goes towards helping people in the City to alleviate their fuel poverty. While the impact of fuel poverty in Brighton & Hove is slightly lower than England as a whole, it is higher than the South-East average. Continue reading Project Wenceslas
The Whistler 