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At
most women are aware October
is Breast Cancer Care month.
Unfortunately many of us are affected
by this most devastating of conditions
within our families, close friends
or colleagues.
The good new is that women are
fare more 'Breast Aware' than
of later years and this leads
to earlier detection and more
effective and life-saving treatment.
Every woman aged 50-70 will be
invited for mammogram testing
every three years by their GP
and these routine investigations
should always be accepted.
For younger age groups it is absolutely
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imperative that we check our
own breasts on a regular basis
and report any changes immediately.
If you're not sure how to go
about this, your GP or practice
nurse will only be too happy
to explain and show you, and
if you are at all concerned
or confused don't be afraid
to ask more than once.
Self examination can be tricky
to master but practice nurses
are patient and more than willing
to help. If you can, try to
support the Breast Cancer Care
Campaign this month - there
are really lovely products available
at many retail outlets that
support this important cause,
and every penny counts to those
who are suffering.
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Harsh
weather conditions can
be really bad news for cold sore
sufferers. Cold sores are actually
caused by the herpes virus but
cruel weather conditions can really
exacerbate the problem. Ice cold
winds and central heating can
leave the lips in poor condition
and it's often then when a cold
sore will strike. They are of
course highly contagious so it's
really important not to share
cups, towels or face cloths during
an outbreak.
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There
are some really helpful products
on the market and clinical tests
have shown that liquorices may
prevent attacks. Try the Liquorice
and Melissa Lip Gel at the first
signs of tingling - Melissa is
a natural anti-viral available
from www.skinshop.co.uk
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If you
like to walk as part of your
fitness regime why not try a National
Trust Wildlife walk? There are several
of the walks up and down the country
for those who love nature including
walks along the Chiltern Ridge in Hertfordshire,
the stunning coastline of Cornwall,
Morecambe Bay and other beautiful scenic
routes the National Trust website has
all the information you need or have
a look at the Ramblers
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Association
Walks Finder which lists hundreds of group
walks you can join. Remember walking is great
for the soul as well as the body so get out
and enjoy the countryside before the brutal
weather arrives.
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If
you've piled on the pounds
on holiday this year you could do worse than
invest in Rosemary Conley's Brand New You
Workout in conjunction with Coleen Nolan.
Coleen lost three stone following Rosemary's
regime - the DVD has seven different workouts
set to uplifting and motivational music, so
before the Christmas party food begins, shed
those unwanted pounds with this no-nonsense
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