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Hi there, Welcome to our August edition This edition marks 6 years since our little family run magazine started. On behalf of us and our advertisers I would like to thank you all for reading every month and keeping it local by using the fantastic local businesses in our magazine. To mark this amazing occasion we have decided to give the magazine a makeover and give you all something much prettier to look at! We hope you like it, and as always please get in touch with your thoughts. This month we have donated our charity article to a very deserving charity called the Essex Horse & Pony Protection Sanctuary. Please take a look and more importantly pay them a vist and meet all their animals. It’s a very reasonable entry price and it all goes towards an amazing cause.
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on correct sports equipment, work place ergonomics etc). Traditional treatments have only tackled the symptoms of tendonitis (ie the inflammation) with painkilling drugs. But if you do not address the underlying cause of the tendonitis the painful symptoms will keep returning. So what exactly is the source of tendonitis? It is thought that an imbalance in the way that your muscles are used can lead to stress on the tendons which can eventually tear them. To move your limb, you make use of two opposed muscles, one muscle needs to tighten and the other needs to relax. Your nervous system constantly monitors the loads placed on your muscles and if it detects that you are overloading one muscle it sends signals to stop you consciously using that muscle. When this happens, other muscles work harder and take up the load instead. In turn, this creates an imbalance which alters the way your joints move and puts abnormal stress on the tendons. Avoiding tendonitis
TENDONITIS AWARENESS Stuart BSc(Hons) MSc(Chiro) DC Consultant Osteomyologist - www.spinalcarecentre.co.uk Whether you call it runner’s knee, swimmer’s shoulder, golfer’s elbow or tennis elbow, the painful condition of tendonitis is definitely not restricted to sports people. Anyone performing repeated movements (from typing to gardening) may be at risk of developing tendonitis. Repeated overuse or failure to stretch properly before exercise can lead to microscopic tears in the fibres that connect the muscles to the bones in your body. In turn, these tears cause painful inflammation of the tendons and this restricts your movement. Tendonitis is commonly experienced in the wrists, elbows, shoulders, knees, shins and ankles. Tendonitis needs accurate diagnosis so it is important to see a professional who can advise on the correct combination of rest and physical manipulation as well as helping you modify factors that increase your risk of injury (eg teaching you how to exercise or perform an activity safely, advising
1. Learn and religiously perform stretches before you attempt exercise or any activity that involves repeated movement (eg playing a musical instrument or long hours at the computer keyboard, gardening, DIY etc). 2. Seek professional advice on exercises that will safely strengthen muscles and increase your range of motion. (Don’t start an exercise programme whilst the affected area is still inflamed and do seek advice from an expert.) 3. Vary your activities. Don’t perform one action continuously for long periods of time. Build breaks into your activity whether it’s getting up from the computer to take a stretch and a walk or varying your exercise routine. 4. If you have tendonitis, wearing splints or braces during activities that aggravate it can help. However, I would strongly suggest only using these after advice from a professional as in some. 5. Build up your levels of activity slowly. If you are in training for an event or aiming to improve your fitness, only increase your level of activity by ten per cent each week. 6. If you experience pain, stop your activity. 7. As with many health problems, being overweight places extra pressure on the tendons in your legs and feet. 8. Wear properly fitting, well cushioned shoes, appropriate for the activity you are participating in.
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The sun protection factor, or SPF, is a measure of the amount of ultraviolet B radiation (UVB) protection. SPFs are rated on a scale of 2 to 50+ based on the level of protection they offer, with 50+ offering the strongest form of UVB protection. The star rating measures the amount of ultraviolet A radiation (UVA) protection. You should see a star rating of up to five stars on UK sunscreens. The higher the star rating, the better. The letters “UVA” inside a circle is a European marking. This means the UVA protection is at least one third of the SPF value, and meets EU recommendations. Sunscreens that offer both UVA and UVB protection are sometimes called “broad spectrum”.
WHICH SUNSCREENTO TOUSE? USE WHAT SUNSCREEN Just don’t rely on sunscreen alone to protect yourself from the sun. Wear suitable clothing and spend time in the shade when the sun’s at its hottest. When buying sunscreen, the label should have: • The letters “UVA” in a circle logo and at least four-star UVA protection
Swimming & Sunscreen Water washes sunscreen off, and the cooling effect of the water can make you think you’re not getting burned. Water also reflects ultraviolet (UV) rays, increasing your exposure. Water-resistant sunscreen is needed if sweating or contact with water is likely. Sunscreen should be reapplied straight after you’ve been in water – even if it’s “waterresistant” – and after towel drying, sweating or when it may have rubbed off. How to deal with sunburn
• A sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15 to protect against UVB
Sponge sore skin with cool water, then apply soothing aftersun or calamine lotion.
Make sure the sunscreen is not past its expiry date. Most sunscreens have a shelf life of two to three years.
Painkillers, such as paracetamol or ibuprofen, will ease the pain by helping to reduce inflammation caused by sunburn.
Don’t spend any longer in the sun than you would without sunscreen.
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• Is the key safe at eye level If the answer is yes to any of these questions, you should consider relocating the key safe to a safer location. If the box has room to “wriggle”, ensure that the fixings are secure and possibly relocate or replace if necessary. It is recommended that you change the key safe code regularly and only tell those that require it. If it has a dial combination lock, (where the number rotates,) ensure that when guests put the key back, all the numbers are moved to a different number. This will mean that no one can figure out that one digit and possibly access the safe.
Keeping your safe safe! KEEPING YOUR SAFE, SAFE! Key safes provide a level of comfort for those that rely on them, allowing people who have legitimate access, such as carers, family and friends into their property. However, there are some thieves that are targeting homes within Castle Point that have uses key safes to gain access illegally, stealing cash and property. Position and location of a key safe is vital and should be hidden out of site to reduce risk. Look at the location of your key safe and consider whether:-
If you are considering buying or replacing your key safe, officers are advising residents to use the SUPRA C500 model, (approved Secured by Design product) and ensure that they follow the manufacturer’s guidance around installation.
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