Health News – April 2018

Say goodbye to summer and hello to autumn. From antibacterial sticking plasters to protective oral sprays, we have you covered for the imminent cold snap.

March 16 was World Sleep Day. Why didn’t anyone tell me? I would have taken a day off work!

The day is a way to remind us Kiwi blokes that sleeping is very important to our health. The day highlights the effects of ‘social jet lag’ – that groggy, tired feeling one might be feeling during the day, maybe at work, or while you’re out with mates. World Sleep Day this year wanted to help us ‘preserve our rhythms to enjoy life’. Irregular sleep patterns, like napping during the day, can have quite negative consequences on overall health, study suggests. Napping can usually affect night cycles, a time when sleeping is a necessity for rejuvenating the body and mind.

Some top tips for better sleep:

Set yourself up with a good routine heading into sleep.

Try to expose yourself to light when waking up in the morning.

Make sure to find the right bed for you.

Stick to a similar bedtime and wake‑up time every day – including at the weekend!

For more tips to really get your sleep up to scratch, head to sealy.co.nz/sleep-tips/sleep-routine

Comvita

A must-have for your First Aid Kit

Medihoney® Adhesive Dressings are a waterproof, latex-free hydrogel dressing infused with antibacterial medical-grade manuka honey.

These dressings help to speed up the healing process by maintaining a moist environment for optimal healing of minor wounds, burns, cuts, grazes and blisters. A must-have for your first aid kit and perfect for the whole family. Available in two sizes, RRP from $15.00.

Always read the label. Use only as directed. If symptoms persist, consult your healthcare professional. Comvita, Te Puke, New Zealand. DA1702EH 152.

Artemis

Every man needs a good immune system, and Artemis has extended its ViroGone brand to bring you an easier way to protect yours. The new medicinal oral spray uses traditional plant-based medicine to support and boost your immune system when you need it most. Best of all, it is small enough to put in your pocket for travelling.

RRP $22.90, available from HealthPost, Pharmacy Direct and other good healthcare professionals.