On the Coast – Over 55 Issue 28 I March/April 2019

commonly suggested are valerian root and chamomile. While Valerian root has been supported by some studies, its long term safety is unknown and can cause side effects such as headaches and nausea. It is believed to be safe for short term use by adults. Chamomile is commonly taken as a tea, and has been used for centuries to combat anxiety and insomnia, despite no definitive research backing it’s use! It has no known adverse effects, although you should avoid it if you are sensitive to ragweed or chrysanthemums. The best way to treat insomnia is with lifestyle changes. Listed below are some of the best tips we give to help combat poor sleep: Get set! It’s very important to have a set routine before going to sleep, this is true at any age! This includes having a regular bed time, and getting up at the same time. Developing your own relaxing routine may help, this could include bathing, a good book, using a blend of essential oils. Get zen! Psychological techniques are associated with the best outcome, especially those that target negative thought patterns and relaxation techniques. There are several smartphone aps, which work in this way, Smiling Minds and Headspace are very effective. Get exercise! Exercise is important for general health, and can help with insomnia, although it is important to not exercise within 4 hours of going to bed. Get cool! Keep your bedroom nice and cool, turn off all those lights and electronics and keep the telly on the outside! Get out of bed! If you are struggling to fall asleep for more than 15 minutes, try getting out of bed and doing something relaxing, just don’t go near the telly or computer! Dr Pethen is a GP at your Family Doctors at Erina, a doctors surgery that aims to deliver high quality care with a personal touch, find them at www.yourfamilydovtors.com.au or phone 4365 4999 READY MADE MEALS Having trouble things you used to do? Having trouble things you Need to manage your used to do? health better? Need to manage your health better? Having trouble doing things you used to do? Need to manage your health better? A “Better Health ” wellness workshop shares ideas and tools Health ” life’ wellness A “Better “Better Health” to A help you “live your wellness with a workshop shares ideas and workshop shares ideas and tools chronic health condition. to tools help life’ with a to you help “live you your “live your life” all Our free workshops are held chronic health condition. with a chronic over the Coast. health condition. Our free workshops are held all For more information call the free workshops are over Our the Coast. Self Management Support For held more all information call the over the Coast. Ser vice on 4320 9416 or Support Self Management For 9417 more or information call the 4320 email Ser vice on 4320 9416 or Self Management Support Service CCLHD- 4320 9417 or email on 4320 9416 ork or shops@heal 4320 9417 BetterHealthW CCLHD- or email th.ns w.gov.au BetterHealthW ork shops@heal CCLHD-BetterHealthWorkshops th.ns w.gov.au @health.nsw.gov.au Get checked! Some medication or medical problems can interrupt sleep, so it is important to chat to your GP and get a good check up Hopefully, now you’ve read this, you are feeling nice and relaxed…put down the magazine and turn out your light! Goodnight! sh Delivered fre NOT FROZEN Starter Pack Small $40 Regular $60 1 Roast Chicken 1 Beef Rissoles 1 Savoury Mince 1 Fish with White Sauce 1 Silverside 1 Chicken Veg Soup 1 Ham Salad 1 Apple Crumble Sales – Service – Repairs of all types of Mobility Equipment • • • • • • • • • • • • • Mobility Scooters Lift Chairs Electric Wheelchairs Electric Beds Rollators/Walkers Walking Frames Wheelchairs Shower Chairs Sales - Service - Repairs of all types of Mobility Equipm Shower Stools Shower Chairs Mobility Scooters Over Lift Toilet Aids Shower Stools Chairs Electric Wheelchairs Over Toilet Aids Crutches Crutches Electric Beds Walking Sticks Walking Sticks Rollators/Walkers Frames Daily Walking Living Aids Daily Living Aids            Heat’n’Eat saves time and is cost effective. Meals are cooked to order and are fresh when delivered. 0410 525 153 Free Delivery   Wheelchairs DVA Contractor Approved Plus much more!  Plus Much More ! DVA Contractor Present this ad Approved for a 10% discount 4342 5308 4342 5308 215 West St, Umin www.mobilityhireandsales 3 Blackwall Road, Woy Woy www.mobilityhireandsales.com.au Present this ad for a 10% discount MARCH/APRIL 2019 – ISSUE 28 15

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