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Many of us are relieved that summer is finally here, however it does also come with its fair share of challenges. Whether it’s a pack social calendar you’re having to keep up with, increased levels of pollen triggering your hay fever, or the fact that you’ve kick-started your fitness regime again and are already feeling exhausted, it’s important to realise that you should also be proactively looking after your mental health and overall wellbeing during what can be a very demanding time of the year on our bodies.

Here are some of our recommended tips and pointers for keeping on top of things during summer months. Even if you’re only incorporating a few, it can still make a big difference to your health and wellbeing!

Sleep can be a luxury sometimes. Various circumstances in our life can make it harder to get a good night’s rest, as well as age changing the way our bodies work, both during the day when we’re active but also when it comes to the evening and we try to wind down.

One of the biggest problems of this is that sleep is a cornerstone of good health, for physical and emotional. A few bad nights can trigger chain reactions that leave you feeling pretty rubbish, and wondering what it is that’s getting you down so much. 

Many of us have simply gotten used to a different pace of life over the last couple of years. And while the prospect of new freedoms and opportunities arrive along with summer, it can all be a bit overwhelming too.

There’s no denying that we’re still living through some quite strange and unsettling times, and every now and then it’s important to introduce some self-care activities into your life to help you keep on top of things. Below are a few ideas you can try if things are seeming a bit too much.

Tendon injuries are incredibly common both for athletes and people who go to the gym or exercise in other ways regularly. This can be known as tendinopathy or tendinitis, however, you may be suffering from a niggle or ache without realising exactly what it is and what’s causing it.

We explore a few things about tendon injuries, including how you can identify them and ways you can treat them so you can get back on form.

At Acubody, we have years of experience in the use of acupuncture and Chinese herbs, together with massage treatments, in order to relieve pain, resolve stress and anxiety, cure problems associated with posture and more. Using this combination of techniques, we can create a programme of rehabilitation for most issues.

One of the things that we recommend to people who are interested is yoga. Although I am not a qualified yoga teacher, and therefore do not teach it, yoga is something that I practice myself for several reasons. It is a practice that stems from ancient India, and it helps the body to become more flexible while at the same time strengthening the muscles and tendons. It helps to focus the mind and improve awareness of the body, and it also releases stress.

Men’s Health Week this year runs from June 14^th to June 21^st and includes the CAN DO Challenge on the Monday through to the Friday, there being five ways to wellbeing and the five days of the week.

Everyone’s mental health has been challenged by the pandemic and the resultant lockdowns, and although it is hoped that the worst of it is over, there is still cause for concern. There is a wide gap between the high number of men who die from suicide and those who look for treatment for anxiety and depression. There has also been a large rise in youth unemployment and young men at school and university have been hit with home-schooling.

We all know that nutrition is important for our bodies. Eating junk food does us no good, and is linked to obesity, depression, digestive issues, heart disease and stroke, type 2 diabetes, cancer, and early death. It can also lead to loss of memory and learning problems, and inadequate growth and development of children.

Equally, eating the right foods and drinking alcohol in moderation also improve our overall health, and this is why we now have Nutrition and Hydration Week each year, in 2021 taking place from June 14^th to June 20^th. 

Modern medicine is routinely viewed as the only way to deal with ailments and injuries. We often overlook alternative therapies. However, this is slowly changing with more people, increasingly adopting holistic treatments to manage pain and injuries.

Holistic treatments refers to forms of therapy that address the human body as a whole and not just as the disease affecting it. These forms of treatment work on the mind, body, and spirit, to encourage mental and physical well-being.

Anxiety is an emotion that everyone has experienced but some people find it harder to control their worries than others, with feelings of unease and fear affecting much of their daily lives. This can either come in waves when triggered by certain events or circumstances, or could simply be a lifetime struggle for an individual with a recognised anxiety or panic disorder. 

Knee pain is common for many people. Whether it’s because of older age or simply because you participate in a sport that puts added strain on this part of your body, it’s a troublesome problem for many. In the worst cases, surgical intervention is needed in the form of a knee replacement. 

Fortunately, there are ways to support your knee and prevent further damage and pain. We explore what these are and outline some tips and strategies for avoiding more serious treatments and surgeries.