Boost your Immune System

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Boost your immune system

As the flu season rolls around again, and we are now dealing with the additional threat of COVID-19, we need to take care of our immune systems. There are two main parts to the immune system: the innate immune system is the one you are born with, and it is the body’s rapid response system, working to attack antigens or invaders, while the adaptive or acquired immune system builds antibodies to protect your body from certain microbes, or germs, it encounters in the environment. Our immune system keeps track of every germ it has ever defeated, so it’s primed to be more effective if it encounters the same one again. Vaccines are great at priming the immune system giving our bodies a head start when it comes to fighting certain diseases, so if you are able to receive the flu or COVID vaccines it’s a no-brainer. But even if you can have the vaccine, not everybody produces the same immune response so is there anything else we can do to pep up our beleaguered immune system at this time of year? Yes, you can support and improve the effectiveness of your immune system by eating healthily, staying hydrated, exercising regularly, keeping alcohol intake moderate, and getting adequate sleep. Some vitamins and supplements are particularly useful additions at this time of year. Elderberry - Sambucus nigra consists of many vitamins and minerals which boost immune health. Vitamin C - Vitamin C is required for white-cell production. The body can’t make vitamin C, so a supplement is very useful. Zinc – Helps produce new immune system cells in your body. Vitamin D - Helps to regulate the immune system.

By Louise Addison

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Judy obtained her Licentiate in Acupuncture, and B.A (Hons) degree in Traditional Acupuncture, from the College of Traditional Acupuncture, Warwickshire. Judy is a passionate believer in the positive benefits, on both physical and emotional levels, that may be obtained from receiving acupuncture treatment. Acupuncture originated in China and other far eastern cultures where it still features in mainstream healthcare, both as a stand-alone therapy and in combination with conventional western medicine. Judy has been trained as a classical Five Element Acupuncturist; treatment is aimed at the root cause of your condition as well as your main symptoms. This approach helps with resolving your problem and enhancing your feelings of wellbeing. You may notice other niggling problems resolve as your main health complaint improves. Judy continues to pursue her belief in excellence of care for her patients in her role as a dedicated acupuncture practitioner, and is a member of the British Acupuncture Council. Please contact Judy for a free 20 minute consultation to discuss how acupuncture treatment can help you.

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Recruitment Administrator/Trainee Consultant

We are seeking a full time staff member to join our office team based in Spaldwick, six miles west of Huntingdon. Previous recruitment or healthcare experience is not essential and this role also has potential to progress to a Recruitment Consultant position. Jarrodean is a small family-owned consultancy, offering a national and international recruitment service to Nurses and Allied Health Professionals seeking employment in the UK. We do not supply temporary or agency staff. Our attention to detail is highly valued by our candidates and employing clients who include; the NHS, independent and charity sector hospitals across the UK and British territories. The quality of our business processes distinguishes us from our competitors and is a major factor in our success.

Key duties of the role will include:

- Pre and post interview candidate support, dealing with all aspects of their recruitment journey. - Managing pre-employment compliance administration, including handling of confidential data.

Person requirements:

- A high level of English communication skills, including by telephone/video. - Ability to build good working relationships with clients, candidates, and colleagues. - Be proactive while being able to effectively manage workload and adapt to a sometimes rapidly-changing environment. - A committed and flexible approach to meeting the needs of a small, busy yet informal working environment. - Spaldwick is a village location, as such your own transport would be essential for this role.

For a confidential and informal discussion please contact Shayne Parfrey, Managing Director on 07710 586 098 or shayne@jarrodean.com