044 HEALTH & BEAUTY
GO! With many of us packing up
ready to jet off on holiday, follow our tips on being happy and healthy while fl ying & staying safe in the sun, plus beauty buys, save 50% at Great Hairdressing and the chance to win vouchers at The Massage Company
Horder Centre pumps it up!
Orthopaedic hospital The Horder Centre took part in National Thrombosis Week by encouraging staff to get their blood pumping for a team walk, to raise awareness of the potentially deadly condition. Members of staff wore red for the fun event
t’s that time of year again when everyone is preparing to jet off on holiday. But dehydration and air travel can often lead to you feeling a little exhausted upon arrival. Here are some tips on what to pack for your fl ight to keep you feeling in top shape. Beat the bloat Bloating and cramps are not uncommon with air travel. Due to air pressure, gas in the intestine will expand at around 30% when fl ying. To prevent the bloat, it’s advisable to pass on the carbonated drinks and gassy foods like broccoli, beans and onions before your fl ight. You may also want to switch your usual airplane coffee with peppermint tea. Keep hydrated It’s easy to become dehydrated whilst fl ying, as the air inside a plane cabin is very dry, so make sure to drink plenty of water. The one bottle of water supplied by the fl ight attendants won’t be enough for a long haul fl ight, so to avoid the hassle of constantly
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having to ask the cabin crew for water, bring along your own fi ltered water bottle and refi ll it with tap water on the plane. Care for your skin Long haul fl ights are known to take a toll on skin. To make sure you reach your destination looking fresh and rested, hydrate your skin at regular intervals throughout the fl ight. Invest in some high quality natural moisturiser such as Gorgias London’s Complete Night Repair Facial Oil which is good for overnight or long fl ights (
gorgiaslondon.com). Take the time to move Get up and walk around the cabin as often as you can (and as long as it is safe to do so) – it will help to keep your circulation. Even though there may not be anywhere in particular to walk to apart from up and down the aisles, moving around the plane once in a while is much more conducive to getting some healthy rest.
at the Crowborough hospital to highlight the importance of keeping active to prevent blood clots. Patients and the public were also offered a wide range of information on thrombosis, including symptoms and prevention. The national awareness event aims to help
increase the understanding of thrombosis. Also known as deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism (PE) and venous thromboembolism (VTE), thrombosis is the formation of potentially deadly blood clots, which can form in the artery or vein. This very common condition affects more than 60,000 people every year in the UK. The Horder Centre currently holds ‘Exemplar’ status, which is awarded by the National VTE Prevention Programme, for its commitment to signifi cantly reduce the risk of venous blood clots occurring in patients. • Visit
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