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In all the advice, warnings and other information being fed to us about Covid 19 from the government and health officials, one thing conspicuously missing has been how to balance our own immune systems and strengthen our bodies.
Surely, in amongst all the scary stuff about wearing face masks and constant hand washing, it would have been useful to show people that changing diets and eating more healthily could be a major influencer in how they react to the virus? Perhaps someone, somewhere, decided that it would be too difficult for us to understand. Perhaps it was easier to try and keep everyone frightened and in face coverings instead of offering useful dietary advice? Or perhaps I’m being a conspiracy theorist? Doctors and scientists agree that you cannot BOOST your immune system – that simply isn’t possible. What you can do however is boost your physical health by eating healthily, exercising, and getting enough sleep. Becoming physically fitter and healthier gives your body and immune system a fighting chance should you be exposed to Covid 19. In other words, you may still catch it, but you have a better chance of not becoming seriously unwell. The standard UK diet, heavy on processed foods, ‘beige’ carbs, and sugar laden foods is not conducive to a healthy body. Consider switching to a more ‘Mediterranean’ way of eating – this does not however mean eating vast amounts of pasta! Cutting out processed food and cooking from scratch with fresh ingredients is the key to eating well. Ditch the low fat idea and embrace using ‘good fats’ like olive oil and butter. Up your fish intake and decrease red meat consumption. Include plenty of green leafy vegetables (ideally half your plate should be vegetables) nuts, seeds, and legumes. Cut out (or greatly limit) white bread, pasta, potatoes, and rice and DITCH the sweet stuff! Sugar is one of the most inflammatory substances we can put into our body! Move more! You don’t have to join a gym to get fitter. Go for walks, use the stairs instead of lifts, set your mobile or wearable device to remind you to get of your bum every hour or so. Dance – as well, or as badly as you like. Just move more and your body will thank you. Sleep isn’t just a time for us to relax after our busy days, it is also the time our bodies can set about repairing and renewing and our brains can process and store memories. Sleep deprivation, particularly when not enough REM and deep sleep occurs, can cause physical problems. We all know how groggy we feel and how badly we perform after a bad night’s sleep! Everyone has different sleep requirements though, so figure out what works best for you and make sure you get it.
Look after your body so it can fight infections and stay healthy…make it your priority in 2021
These articles are researched and written by Laura Billingham, a local content writer and author. Laura moved the Peak District several years ago to pursue her passion for writing.
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Book Review
Philippa Gregory’s historical novels are great value. The stories are always impeccably researched, immersive and intelligent – and they’re really good tales. The author is particularly recognised as someone who knows about women’s history – she’s the author of The Other Boleyn Girl and The White Queen and her books have been turned into films and TV. Her latest series starts with Tidelands, set in the 17th Century, a time when England is gripped by Civil War and when being a woman means you’ve been dealt a very poor hand, especially if you’re suspected of having forbidden knowledge and even more if you have no husband and have a clever way of using herbs.
Alinor, the possessor of these talents, lives in a marshy area on the south coast, - The Tidelands - amongst villagers who are envious and fearful of her powers and intelligence. It’s a cracking story, full of insight and fascinating on the social history of the time and giving voice to the plight of women, so often bit-players even in historical stories. And it’s a love story which rings true.
For fans the second part of the series is already out and more are promised.
