Sternhall Times: November

 

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From our pharmacy team

How to deal with Seasonal Affective Disorder

Dealing with shorter days and less daylight can be difficult  Here are a few tips to help you through the Autumn and Winter:

  • Exercise – this will help you achieve that good feeling known as endorphins. If you want to make the most of the daylight try and squeeze in a workout during the day for example in your lunch break.
  • Embrace the natural light - Get outside even when it’s cold but make sure you wear the correct number of layers! Make your home and work environment as light and airy as possible.
  • Sit near windows when you’re indoors.
  • Vitamin D-rich Foods.'s important during the winter to improve your vitamin D level as you won’t receive enough vitamin D from the sunlight. During the winter you can improve your Vitamin D level through supplements or Vitamin D-rich foods such as salmon, mushrooms, eggs, fortified cereals, and milk.
  • Light lamps – Some people have found light therapy to improve their mood or even alarm clocks that mimic the rising of the sun.
 

The Team

  • Dr Harpreet Sood– Lead GP
  • Dr Sarah Odogwu
  • Dr Emma  Parsons
  • Dr Stephen Fisher
 

Admin

  • Elli Spiridakis – supervisor/ reception
  • Chevonne Murray – Care co-ordinator/ receptionist
  • Ghazi Ranjha – Receptionist
  • Abbeba Haughton – Receptionist
  • Denise Mendonca – Health care assistant/ receptionist
  • Alex Spiridakis – Receptionist
  • Virginia Spiridakis – Medical Secretary
  • Practice Manager – Stephanie Smith
 

Awareness Month

1st - 30th November – National diabetes day 

This is an annual observance dedicated to raising awareness about diabetes, a chronic condition that affects millions of people worldwide. 

1st - 30th November – Men’s Health awareness month

This is a global campaign that encourages men to grow moustaches and participate in various activities  to raise awareness about men’s health .

13th November – World kindness day

This day serves as a reminder of the positive impact that kindness can have on individuals, communities, and the world at large .It encourages people to perform intentional acts of kindness and foster a culture of compassion and generosity. 

For more information, please visit the Awareness Days website.

Contact us on: 0207 639 6640 / 0207 639 3553

The next Patient Participation Group (PPG) meeting is 3rd December at 5pm at the surgery (12 Sternhall Lane surgery London, SE15 4NT).

The flower for November is the Chrysanthemum.

Published: Nov 28, 2024