How to Boost Your Immune System to Recover FasterByKirsty McMasterYour immune system is like your body’s personal security. It’s always on, quietly working in the background to spot and fight off anything that could make you sick. But when you’re feeling run-down, stressed, or not eating well, it can start to struggle.Lack of sleep, too much alcohol, smoking, poor nutrition, and everyday stress can all chip away at your immune defence. Even forgetting to drink enough water can slow your recovery when you're not feeling your best.The good news? There are simple, actionable steps you can take - starting with how you eat, move, rest, and manage stress. Whether you’re trying to shake off a cold or avoid getting sick altogether, these small changes can make a real difference. Category:Nutrition, Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Living, Healthy Sleep Practices, Self-Care, Flu VaccinationsRead More0 Comments
Understanding Your Immunisation Record - Schedules, Access, and World Immunisation Week ByKirsty McMasterWhen was your last tetanus shot? What about your flu jab? If you had to pull up your full immunisation history right now, could you?Category:General Medical, Member Value, Flu Vaccinations, VaccinesRead More0 Comments
How to avoid cold and flu and keep your immune system strong through WinterByJaime Rose Chambers26 July 2024Do you spend half the year barely thinking about cold and flu but as soon as the weather becomes cooler and those around you start to get sick, you go into preventative mode to ward off the dreaded lurgy? Our immune system is very complex and is comprised of many organs and cells, which need certain nutrients at different stage of the immune response. Making sure to have a diverse and balanced diet with a focus on certain immune-supporting nutrients and avoiding factors which may dampen the immune response can help to keep your immune system strong through winter. Category:General Medical, Flu Vaccinations, Conditions and TreatmentsRead More0 Comments
Flu Vaccine and COVID-19 Vaccine - Do You Need Both?31 May 2022With borders open and COVID-19 restrictions eased, health experts predict this year could be a bad flu season. So, do you need a vaccination for both the flu and COVID-19?Category:General Medical, COVID-19, Flu Vaccinations, VaccinesRead More0 Comments
The Flu Vaccine - Do We Really Need It? What Science SaysByTammy George05 February 2020We hear about the importance of being vaccinated against the flu every year. Find out why health authorities recommend that everyone 6 months of age or older are immunised.Category:General Medical, Flu VaccinationsRead More0 Comments