We want to help everyone stay fit and healthy. On this page we'll display health tips you can use everyday.
JULY
HOW DO
WE IMPROVE OUR LIFESTYLE?
July is a great month for outdoor dinner parties and drinking up the setting sun
July is a great month for outdoor
dinner parties and drinking up the setting sun. It is particularly a month for wine. Why
not get together and relax with a group of friends over a chilled glass?. Not too much though – alcohol
can be a relaxant in small quantities but has been proven to have adverse effects on body and mind if taken to excess or on
a regular basis. Friendship and social support are proven aspects
of Lifestyle that can aid mental health by reducing stress and alleviating anxiety. As the saying goes:–
‘a problem shared is a problem halved’.
Wines
celebrate this month dedicated to Julius Caesar. For although the Romans were well used to wine drinking
– Pliny lists 116 varieties – it was Caesar’s reign that a choice of four was offered for the first time
at a banquet. Try delicate pink salmon and a soft white wine from the Loire. A Sancerre,
or Muscadet, or an Anjou rose, to wash away the memory of a hot, dry day in the city. The fruit season
reaches its peak in July and August. Vegetables are also at their most varied and plentiful – so
go out and buy, bottle, freeze and preserve ready for the coming year. Why not try making your own wines
?. Watch out most particularly for the short-lived
fruit and vegetable crops such as Peas or French beans. Some years there will be a glut of them but in
others the crop may be over before you even realise it is on. Pea Pod wine is a must if you have never
made it before – it tastes like a beautifully rounded Muscadet!
Running for Charity
Whether you’re running a marathon, half marathon or 10k, there are some basic tips to follow.
H
Eat properly.
Good nutrition will enhance your running experience.
Multi-day
Treks
H Carry a rucksack weighing approx. 5 kgs in which you should have a water bottle, some food, toilet paper and
other personal effects.
Distance Cycling Take regular breaks
every two hours or so when cycling for multiple hours at a time. This will allow your body to acclimatise to the idea of non stop cycling. It is important to remember that you do not normally use
these muscles constantly. Depending on the terrain, you should aim to cycle at least 50 miles a day.
