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Fitness Frenzy Eastlife takes a look at the regions best sporting facilities Let the games begin…
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Clay pigeon shooting It may not initially sound like hard work but if you’re not used to lifting heavy weights, a couple of hours clay pigeon shooting can certainly make those arm muscles ache. Great for groups and stag dos, there are a number of activity parks, which offer lessons among other activities including Suffolk Activities, Bury St Edmonds, and Wildtracks Activity Park, Newmarket, Cambridge.
he January blues are long gone so there’s no excuse to not get out and about and stretch those legs. If the idea of Lycra and pumping iron at the gym terrifies you, fear not, there’s lots of alternative ways of getting fit and healthy.
paintball Fun as much as it is brutal, paintballing will either have you laughing in hysterics or crying in pain. A fantastic day out especially for those with a competitive edge, paintballing has become a favourite past time for both teenagers and adults. Run around different shaped obstacles as you dodge paint bullets from your opponents while shooting back to ultimately be crowned the winner!
go-karting Push your foot to the pedal and go… Whether it’s inside or outside go-karting is an exhilarating experience. Great fun solo or as part of a group, there are a range of circuits throughout East Anglia that are well worth the trip.
GOLF With stunning landscapes aplenty its no surprise that East Anglia has some of the best golf clubs in the country. Wherever you live in the region there are many courses where you can practice your swing. Described as a “hidden gem”, King’s Lynn Golf Club is a friendly and welcoming club. Located between the medieval port of King’s Lynn and the Royal Norfolk Estate of Sandringham it offers a challenging championship 18-hole course. There are a number of memberships available and visitors are welcome. The club has a history dating back to 1923 and a modernised clubhouse. In 1896, James Braid became a professional at Romford Golf Club and five-times Open Champion, putting Essex on the map as a golfing location. Fast-forward to the present day and you’ll discover a range of challenging courses. Take in the fresh air at the likes of the Royal Epping Golf Club and Boyce Hill Golf & Country Club in South Benfleet.
Health Gym & Leisure centres The want and need of staying fit has become something of a trend and one that has been recognised by many of our gyms and leisure centres. To keep up with people’s busy schedules and the demand for different means of exercise many gyms in the region have undergone multi-million pound transformations. One gym investing its time into an alternative sport is the Mid-Suffolk Leisure Centre in Stowmarket, Suffolk, which has developed its climbing wall facilites. The Cragg as its known, offers 32 rope lines and 110 routes at any one time at 8.5m high as well as a boulder wall with 70 rope lines. Nick Hart, climbing wall manager said: “Climbing has become the fastest growing sport in the UK. It’s a very popular choice with our members. Even many of our gym instructors are spending more time on the wall and less time in the gym!” yoga If the thought of climbing and running around is too much to bear, slow down with a little yoga. Enjoyable for all shapes, sizes and ages, yoga can significantly improve body posture and will teach you simple meditation through breathing control. There are also a number of classes available for mums-to-be. Anti-gravity yoga is a relatively new addition to the yoga world, yet is becoming an increasingly popular option. The idea of anti-gravity yoga is to provide a workout that focuses on stretching, strengthening and relaxation, without placing to much stress on joints or compressing the vertebrae. Using silky hammocks, you’ll learn to invert so that you can suspend yourself upside down. You’ll also use it as a seat for a variety of yoga moves that will also really work your abs, and learn to loop it around one foot so that it serves as a kind of stirrup for standing moves. Whether is Ashtanga, Bikram or hot yoga, you’ll be able to find a style and pace to suit your ability. Courses and classes are now available in most towns and villages at affordbale prices.
Activities for all ages Let’s face it swinging through the trees like Tarzan is fun at any age. Set in the heart of Britain’s largest lowland pine forest and surrounded by some of Britain’s most breath-taking scenery, Go Ape Thetford, near Brandon is sure to leave the whole family with a day they will never forget. Families, friends and tribes can spend two to three hours in the trees enjoying taking on zip wires, Tarzan swings, rope ladders and a variety of obstacles and crossings and finishing on a high (literally) with the wind in your face from epic zip wires. For parents wanting to inject a bit of adventure into their younger children’s holiday, Go Ape Tree Top Adventure Junior exists for this very reason. Children from the age of six can join in the fun and explore the canopy too. Taking place five metres above the forest floor, mini Tarzans can make their way through 20 looping obstacles including the spiders web. Great for the whole family, take on the challenge while enjoying the scenery from the treetops. It might sound like child’s play but it’s not for the faint hearted.
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Don’t keep it zipped up. Male health problems are something we are often a little reluctant to talk about. In fact, it’s estimated that 10% of the male population suffers in silence. But at the same time such concerns can be the cause of much stress and discomfort. So, when it comes to seeking advice on everything from prostate disorders to erectile dysfunction, talk to the Urology experts at Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital.
For more information or to book, contact: 01223 855 665 nuffieldhealth.com/cambridgehospital cambridge.enquiries@nuffieldhealth.com
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Understanding prostate cancer Prostate cancer is now the most common male cancer in the UK, affecting over 30,000 men every year. That equates to one man being diagnosed every 15 minutes. Discover everything you need to know...
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rostate cancer generally affects men over the age of 50 and is rarely found in younger men. It differs from other cancers in the body, in that small areas of cancer within the prostate are quite common and may stay dormant for many years. Most cases of prostate cancer develop very slowly and may never cause symptoms in a man’s lifetime, sometimes never needing treatment. In fact around 80 per cent of men over the age of 80 have a small area of prostate cancer and in many cases there is no cause for concern. Some other forms however are more aggressive and will need treatment to prevent the cancer spreading, which is why men, especially those with a family history of the disease, should be vigilant to symptoms and seek advice from their GP. The prostate gland itself is about the size of a walnut and lies underneath the bladder. It surrounds the urethra and its main job is to produce fluid that nourishes the sperm. Problems that arise with the prostate gland are very common, and include enlargement, inflammation or infection and cancer. Enlargement of the prostate gland is often found in men over the age of 50, with around 40 per cent of men suffering from urinary symptoms of some sort related to the condition. This is known as BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia) and is not a form of cancer. Having BPH doesn’t put you at greater risk of developing prostate cancer, but the symptoms can be very similar and therefore seeing your GP for a correct diagnosis is very important. “Symptoms which should arouse suspicion include urinary frequency, getting up at night to pass water, urinary urgency and a poor stream,” explains Mr Christof Kastner, Consultant Urological Surgeon, and one of the prostate cancer
specialists at Cambridge Urology Partnership, based at The Nuffield Hospital, Cambridge. Other symptoms can include difficulty starting to pass urine, a feeling that your bladder has not emptied fully and dribbling urine. “It must be emphasised however, that most men with these symptoms have non-cancerous or benign prostate problems,” he concludes. It is important not to ignore any symptoms and to make an appointment with your GP if you have concerns. Very occasionally the first symptoms noticed are an ache or pain in the back, pelvis or hips, which could be a sign that the cancer has spread and is at a more advanced stage. These symptoms could also be caused by arthritis or other musculoskeletal problems however, so it’s always a good idea to get checked out by your doctor. The tests to diagnose prostate cancer include a PSA blood test, which measures the total amount of Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) in your blood. A raised level may indicate that you have a problem with your prostate, but not necessarily cancer. If the PSA level is high, it can indicate further tests are needed such as a rectal examination, biopsy of the prostate gland, MRI, CT or bone scans. “At Cambridge Urology Partnership we offer high power MRI scans of the prostate which can help us to target abnormal looking areas of the prostate with our biopsy, and we were the first clinic in the UK to offer this using highly accurate purpose-built technology,” explains Mr Kastner. “This means that our biopsies are much more representative of any disease in the prostate, and we can be much more confident of the correct diagnosis, compared to a traditional biopsy.”
Deciding on the best treatment for prostate cancer isn’t always straightforward, and a diagnosis of the disease doesn’t always mean that it will cause problems or be life-threatening. A number of factors should be taken into account and will depend on the patient’s general health, age, size and position of the cancer, PSA level, likely side effects of treatment and patient’s own views about treatment versus the side effects. “Not all men who are diagnosed with the early disease will need treatment,” explains Mr Kastner. “Although for those who have more advanced stage cancer, newer treatments including surgery, brachytherapy (or radioactive seed implantation) and radio-therapy are generally highly successful and can reduce the impact on quality of life.” Treatment options should be discussed with your doctor, and will depend on the stage of the cancer and your own preference, but could include a combination of hormonal therapy, surgery, radiotherapy, brachytherapy (implant radiotherapy) or in the case of advanced cancer, chemotherapy. At Cambridge Urology Partnership all of these treatment options are possible. Sometimes, doctors just suggest ‘watchful waiting’ or ‘active surveillance’ as prostate cancer can grow very slowly, especially in older men. Though prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men, it is also one of the most treatable, and survival rates are good. The general advice as always, is to see your GP if you have any symptoms as seeking early treatment improves the chances of a successful outcome. For a specilaist who can offer up to date methods to diagnose and treat any disease, call the CUP on 0800 756 7771.
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AESTHETICS EVENING at SK Clinic + Spa 15 May 2014
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K Clinic + Spa is delighted to announce its popular Aesthetics Evenings are back for 2014, the first taking place on Thursday 15 May. Come along to their exclusive evening event, where you can meet their highly-trained staff and discover everything you need to know about our SK Clinic & Aesthetics Services. Its Pevonia Expert, Sarah St Ledger will be demonstrating the newly-launched Spa Clinica® PRO Micro-Retinol™ treatment - find out how to gently peel away years from your skin! Learn about IPL Hair Reduction and IPL Facial Photos, plus watch the Medical Microdermabrasion demonstration, which takes years off your complexion, providing immediate and visible results for ageing skin, lines and wrinkles, open pores, blackheads, pigmentation, blemish scars, acne scars, stretch marks and so much more! SK Clinic & Spa treatments have been developed to exceed the expectations of the client seeking resultsdriven treatments tailored to individual needs. SK will be offering FREE 15-minute consultations (must be pre-booked) with its expert
staff, special discounts, and make great savings on courses booked during the evening. Gift Vouchers will also be available, which make ideal presents, especially for birthdays. Light refreshments and nibbles will be served. Please contact SK on 01284748470 to book your 15-minute FREE Consultation - limited spaces available. SK Clinic + Spa is one of the finest health, beauty and wellbeing sanctuaries in East Anglia and will celebrate its sixth anniversary in July 2014. SK proudly holds an outstanding reputation for exceptional standards and award-winning spa care. SK is the flagship UK spa for renowned skin and spa care brand Pevonia, whose philosophy is to provide “unique, exclusive, and unforgettable” spa experiences for every guest.
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Fitzwilliam Hospital offer a full range of services for Women’s Health to give comfort and peace of mind. Our highly skilled consultants are supported by a team of specialist nurses and physiotherapists. •
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Appointments to suit your lifestyle.
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01733 842 304 www.fitzwilliamhospital. co.uk Milton Way, South Bretton, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire PE3 9AQ
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transforming lives of all ages Sally lost 2st 7lbs Luke lost 4st 10lbs with 8 weeks of treatment
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lizonne Cambridge is a new contemporary medical clinic dedicated to offering the revolutionary Alizonne Therapy® weight loss and body contouring treatment providing a safe, rapid and sustainable weight loss without surgery. This not only enables a patient to predictably and quickly achieve their ideal weight, and to stabilise it at that new level, but at the same time it helps to re-shape and contour their body, smooth the subcutaneous tissue and firm and tighten their skin. Originally developed in the Netherlands in the 1990’s it was introduced to the UK in 2006. Alizonne Cambridge is the only clinic in Cambridgeshire providing this treatment and is one of 21 clinics across the UK licensed to offer Alizonne Therapy®.
Alizonne Cambridge is a medical doctor led clinic where individual weight loss treatment programmes are created for each patient, taking into account not only their weight loss goals and any existing medical conditions but also their lifestyle. Alizonne Therapy® is suitable for many patients with various medical conditions including diabetes. Patients are medically monitored throughout including blood tests, and detailed body composition analysis to confirm that fat is being lost and not muscle mass. On completion of the treatment programme patients have free access to the clinic for a year for regular check ups and advice and guidance. For more information please contact Alizonne Cambridge 01954 488008 or visit www.alizonnecambridge.co.uk
Alizonne Therapy® consists of 4 key elements: 1. Medical grade ultrasound treatments to break down the subcutaneous fat stores 2. Skin tightening treatments to reduce the problem of saggy skin and re-contour the body, thereby addressing stubborn areas of fat which often remain after a typical diet 3. Alizonne nutrition based on high protein meal replacements plus a daily selection of salads and vegetables. This consists of over 50 different meal types including bread, pizza, pancakes, pasta, yoghurt, hot chocolate, cappuccino, cold drinks, a range of desserts and vegetarian and gluten free options 4. Maintenance phases where natural food groups are gradually re-introduced into the diet in a series of phases replacing the Alizonne nutrition
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The Insulin Dependent Diabetes Trust introduces
the Type 2 Diabetes Management & Medication booklet
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he Diabetes Type 2 Medial and Management booklet has been produced to help people better understand the treatments available and the on-going management of their diabetes. The aim is to help them have a better understanding of the condition and to reduce the risk of developing long-term complications. From the telephone calls received by Insulin Dependent Diabetes Trust (IDDT) it’s understood that many people really do not get enough support and information and there is a general lack of education about the progressive nature of the condition. The booklet explains the different types of treatment and the ways in which different types of medication work, such as tablets and/or insulin. It also explains how the different types of insulins work, from long-acting to short-acting and the different ways of administering insulin from pens to insulin pumps. When people are first diagnosed it may be that a combination of a healthy, carbohydrate-controlled diet, together with exercise, will have the desired effect of lowering blood sugar levels. However, this may not be appropriate for everyone, so other medications may have to be used. There are a range of drugs that are used to treat Type 2 diabetes and these should be used alongside diet and exercise wherever possible. Treatment with insulin usually begins when the tablets you have been taking are no longer able to control your blood sugar levels sufficiently well. n Type 2 Diabetes – Management and Medication is available free of charge to people who live with diabetes and health professionals. For your copy contact IDDT: Telephone: 01604 622837 e-mail: martin@iddtinternational.org www.iddtinternational.org Postal : IDDT, PO Box 294,Northampton, NN1 4XS
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Taking the time to reminisce Enjoy the life stories of the residents of Highfield Private Care Home
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esident Derek Rupp, 87, was born in Brixton, South London and has enjoyed a vibrant life. Motorbikes were a real passion for Derek in his early twenties. By the time he was 24 he had opened his first florist in Shepherds Bush and then moved onto Clapham Junction where he and his wife enjoyed success. Derek moved home on several occasions before settling in Essex to be closer to his son. Derek has rekindled his interest in bikes and today enjoys the liberty his mobility scooter gives him. He can often be seen out and about in Saffron Walden and enjoys trips to Saffron Walden Common to take in the views. As time rushes by we all like to reflect and tell stories of our life
experiences. At Highfield Private Care Home the team of staff take the time and interest in listening to the fascinating lives the residents have enjoyed. By taking the time to listen and respect every resident, a care and activities programme can be tailored to suit each individuals needs. Highfield Private Care Home offers elderly residential, nursing and dementia care. For further information, pop in for a cup of tea and a chat with manager, Angie Silva and her team who offer a warm welcome. Highfield Private Care Home, Mandeville Road, Saffron Walden Essex CB11 4AQ Tel. 01799 524 936 www.highfieldprivatecarehome.co.uk