March Newsletter 2021 - YourLifeAssist

World Tuberculosis Day

On 24 March we observe World Tuberculosis Day, which places the spotlight on this curable and preventable disease. Below is a list of some of the important facts about TB:

Tuberculosis, or TB as it’s commonly known, is contagious and spreads from person to person through the air when a person who already has lung TB coughs, sneezes, speaks or sings.
TB usually affects the lungs, but it can affect other parts of the body like the brain or the spine. The symptoms of TB include feeling weak, weight loss, fever and night sweats. TB of the lungs may cause coughing, chest pain, or coughing up blood. Other symptoms depend on the part of the body that TB affects.
Not everyone who is infected with TB will get sick. There are two types of TB – latent TB and active TB.
If you have latent TB, you have no symptoms and are not contagious because the TB bacteria in your body is It is important to remember though that it can turn into active TB, so treatment is still important.
Active TB makes you sick and can spread to others.
Treatment involves a month’s long course of antimicrobial drugs that need to be taken diligently. Again this is important because, without treatment, TB can result in death.
Those with a weakened immune system, from the likes of HIV and cancer, are more at risk.
A TB test can be conducted at clinics and hospitals.

Should you be feeling anxious and or need any further information about TB, contact LifeAssist

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Why You Should Keep Your Policies

When you’re struggling to make ends meet, you might think it’s a good idea to cancel monthly expenses like your life insurance policy or private health insurance cover. These types of policies and covers are important, because they give you financial security that wouldn’t be possible otherwise.

Cancelling a policy might save you some money in the short term, but what about the long run? If you passed away or were unable to work, your family would still need to pay for school expenses, medical bills and more, without your income.

It may not always be possible to purchase new policies at the same rate (premium) as the previous one, after you’ve cancelled it. Life changes, such as illness or a new job can increase the cost of your new policy, so you’ll end up paying more than before. In some cases, you might not be allowed to purchase a new policy at all, which means you won’t get any cover.

Before you think about cancelling your policies, make up a savings plan and look for other ways you can cut back and save money. Cancel luxury expenses like satellite TV or take away foods, rather than taking away your family’s financial protection.

The Importance of Salt Intake

The salt in the food you eat helps your body to work properly and stay healthy because it contains important minerals like sodium. It’s important to make sure you get enough salt in your daily diet, but on the other hand, too much salt can cause high blood pressure, therefore balance in the amount of salt you eat, is very important.

Why does your body need salt?

Healthy nerves & muscles
Healthy thyroid gland
Hydration and fluid balance
Prevents muscle cramps
Prevents low blood pressure

How much salt do you need?

Healthcare professionals say you should include about two-thirds of a teaspoon of salt in your daily diet – that’s just 1.5g (1500mg) a day. Eating more fresh fruits and vegetables as well as avoiding processed foods or instant meals will help you to keep your salt intake under control.