Wisdom

Vitamin D has hit the headlines again with reports in the Daily Mail, Guardian and BBC about the importance of adequate vitamin D as a coronavirus lifesaver.

In these days of lockdown, technology has been a godsend for many of us. Whether home-schooling the kids, working from home, following You Tube exercises or using Zoom, Skype, smart phones or any other digital means to keep in contact with family and friends, many of us have been relying on technology as never before.

If you are now unexpectedly working from home you may find you experience an increase in musculoskeletal problems such as back, neck or shoulder pain, wrist or leg problems or headaches.

The lockdown measures during the Covid-19 pandemic may have meant a more sedentary lifestyle for some of us and so it is a particularly important time to support the health of your muscles and bones.

Many of us are struggling to sleep during these uncertain times, with anxiety levels high it's not surprising our internal body clocks (or circadian rhythm) might be out of kilter.

We all know that we should eat a healthy balanced diet, but what exactly does this mean?

Are you wondering how you’re going to cope while self- isolating with the children or being in lockdown? Being cooped up in the house while trying to home-school and work from home may be filling you with dread. Let’s look at ways to make this time as harmonious as possible.

In these unprecedented times of the coronavirus pandemic, “social isolation” - unfamiliar to us just a short time ago - has unfortunately become the norm for many people, particularly the elderly, and may affect many more of us in the weeks to come

Keeping our immune system functioning optimally is a concern for many during these unprecedented times.

We are all facing a prolonged period of time at home with little normal social interaction. We all deal with things differently and I know some will relish the opportunity to step off the treadmill. However many of us will find this a huge challenge mentally.

Mental health is no longer the taboo it once was. Common mental health disorders are wide-ranging and can include generalized anxiety, depression, panic disorder and phobias.

Our immune system does a remarkable job at defending us against disease. Ensuring you have a balanced diet high in fruit and vegetables will help to keep it functioning as it should be. However there are times when we are particularly vulnerable to infections.