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and C. These mineral and vitamin levels often need topping up as with age comes possible decline. With this formulation the micronutrients work synergistically with other natural anti-infl ammatory and immune enhancing spices like turmeric, cinnamon and oregano.
This supplement also contains digestive enhancing fi bre from psyllium, inulin and hemp. The fi bre encourages bowel regularity, helps manage cholesterol and maintains healthy blood sugar levels. It has the added benefi t of L glutamine that keep the digestive tract in tact lowering the incidence of allergies, and peppermint oil which is a natural intestinal calmative.
When life gives you lemons… “Drinking a glass of lemon juice with
water every morning is the perfect way to kick-start your digestion, and boost your immunity at the same time. This is because lemons contain biofl avonoids, a
group of nutrients, which boost immunity by protecting the cells of your body
against environmental pollutants. To make a glass of fresh lemon juice, squeeze the juice of one lemon into a glass, add 300ml (11fl oz) slightly warm water. Stir and drink immediately,” suggests Dr Marilyn Glenville, author of Natural Alternatives to Sugar, who has a clinic in Tunbridge Wells (
marilynglenville.co.uk).
Give your health a hand
The colder months can have a negative impact on our mood and you may fi nd it harder to control your stress levels. “Try hand refl exology. Refl exologists believe that massaging key points in your hand can ease stress and tension,” suggests Marilyn, adding: “Try pinching the area between your thumb and forefi nger about two centimetres into the palm to combat stress. This point is thought to correlate to the adrenal glands, responsible for
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releasing stress hormones into the body. Pinch the point fi rmly for three seconds and repeat three times, or massage the area with circular movements.”
Caring for the elderly
Stephen Horscroft, a solicitor at local law fi rm Cripps, has been recognised by a leading independent organisation for
his expertise advising and supporting older and vulnerable people.
Managing associate Stephen has been accepted as a full accredited member of Solicitors for the Elderly (SFE) after successfully passing both the Older Client Care in Practice (OCCP) and the Older Client Law in Practice (OCLP) awards.
A national organisation of lawyers, SFE
members provide legal advice specifi cally aimed at older and vulnerable people, their families and carers. It aims to be the fi rst port of call for people looking for legal advice in the older client market, with members providing guidance in a number of areas including Powers of Attorney, trusts, probate, tax planning and estate planning. Stephen is one of only a handful of solicitors to hold this accreditation in West Kent, refl ecting his vast experience in dealing with a wide range of issues affecting older clients. • Cripps has offi ces in Tunbridge Wells and Kings Hill. Visit
cripps.co.uk
Coffee, cake & donate!
The Avante Home Care and Support team took part in Macmillan Cancer Supports World’s Biggest Coffee Morning by hosting a coffee morning of their own at the Mead Community Centre in Sittingbourne. The Home Care and Support team invited their clients who they care for and support, their relatives and other local community members to join in the coffee morning.
Event organiser Kayleigh Barker said: “More than 35 people joined us to enjoy a hot drink and a slice of cake. Thank you to everyone who came along and donated so generously – we raised £160 for Macmillan Cancer Support.” The World’s Biggest Coffee
Morning is Macmillan’s biggest fundraising event for people facing cancer. Last year alone the charity raised more than £27 million. • Visit
avantecare.org.uk
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