HEALTH

COST OF CANCER NEWS TIME TO SPARE?

Spring is almost upon us and we’ll be really glad to see the back of the darker nights won’t we? To help lift your mood why don’t you come down to the Hi-Tide on the 17th March for the Porthcawl Lions Musical Night. All proceeds are to be donated to Cost of Cancer and I can’t tell you how pleased we are. Thank you to Gloria and all involved in the event. Doors open at 6:30pm and the show starts at 7:15pm. You can get tickets from us or you can contact Gloria on 07882331978 and they’re only £10 each. I for one cannot wait. If you are looking at getting your teeth into something, why don’t you get on your bike with us and do the Euro 3 City Cycle. This is over 4 days, and we will cycle from London to Amsterdam and then onto Brussels. If you are interested, please do get in touch. If you know anyone who’s finding life a struggle whilst they’re going through treatment for Cancer please do point them in our direction. Finally, please do follow us on all social media platforms and remember we help those who are finding life a struggle financially whilst going through treatment for Cancer.

Nicky, Emma & Cath Trustees

Have you noticed how so many of your daily thoughts can be the same thoughts repeated over and over? Maybe regretting the past or worrying about the future. However, the past cannot be changed and the future has not arrived, the only moment we can truly choose to live our life is right now, yet so many of our thoughts echo, should have, could have. Why? Asks the child who queried everything, unaware of the past or future, just playing, reading, running, splashing, cycling until a voice calls them back. Somehow, we have stopped playing and instead listen to the voice of regret or worry. What can we do? You are the controller of all the thoughts in your head. Yes you! So choose wisely. Find a comfortable place where you can sit, stand or lie down where you know you will not be disturbed and set a timer for five minutes. Take a long slow deep breath in through your nose and gently let it go then another breath and repeat, before you know it the timer will sound then slowly open your eyes. Do this once a day to begin with and, when you feel ready, slowly increase the time. Well done!

Margaret Brown

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VITAMIN D

Vitamin D is known as the sunshine vitamin because your body can produce it when your skin is exposed to the sun. This essential, fat-soluble nutrient helps keep bones healthy and strong, promotes cell growth, and benefits immune function. It may also play a role in depression, as researchers have noted that many people with depression have low vitamin D levels. A review of 7,534 people found that those experiencing negative emotions that received vitamin D supplements noticed an improvement in symptoms. Vitamin D supplementation may help people with depression that also have a vitamin D deficiency. Another study identified low vitamin D levels as a risk factor for more severe fibromyalgia symptoms, anxiety, and depression. Some foods contain vitamin D naturally, and others are fortified with it. You can find vitamin D in the following foods: Salmon, Sardines, Herring, canned Tuna, cod liver oil, beef liver, egg yolk, fortified yoghurt, milk and orange juice. Vitamin D has many potential benefits. It may reduce the risk of certain diseases, help improve mood and reduce depression symptoms, and help with weight management. It’s hard to get enough vitamin D through your diet alone, so you may want to ask a healthcare professional for a blood test and consider taking a vitamin D supplement. Taken from www.healthline.com/health/food

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