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One of the most common questions we have been receiving recently is from diabetics who are moving over… concerned about getting their prescriptions.

Today Alan was with Miguel from the British Surgery of Lanzarote, and so Alan asked about getting insulin here in Lanzarote. Miguel said that if you are merely coming over for a break… then bring your own insulin with you. But he did say that you should not be shy about strolling into a surgery and asking for some.  He did point out that the brands are all different here, so that you should make an appointment with your new doctor in Lanzarote as soon as possible so that they can arrange the most appropriate brand and dosage for you.

Now it is time to ensure our new year’s resolutions are still being stuck to, and get back on track to get your new year kick started and be feeling fabulous and refreshed again!!

If you decide to detox, a massage will be a great way to get maximum results, and with regular sessions you can look forward to a stronger immune system, better circulation and less stress.  Massage of any sort helps perk up the circulation, sending the blood pumping around the body with new vigor, with it go the oxygen and fuel we need to function in the form of nutrients, which are turned into energy once they reach our muscles.  Our organs benefit too, improved blood circulation encourages them to do their best work, particularly those concerned with the elimination of toxins.

Tips for detoxing

• Start each morning with half a lemon squeezed into hot water.
• Drink a minimum 1.5 litres of water by sipping throughout the day.
• Avoid coffee, strong tea and alcohol.
• You should find the urge to comfort-eat is reduced, try to focus on good quality proteins, whole grains, and lots of vegetables and fruits.
• Try to avoid cow’s milk products and wheat products.
• Make up a salad dressing with olive oil mixed with balsamic wine vinegar and keep to hand in the fridge, add mustard, herbs or garlic according to taste.
• Avoid butter and margarine – use olive oil for cooking.
• Choose healthy cooking methods – steaming, baking and stir-frying with minimal oil.
• Detox your environment too by clearing away any clutter.  A calming environment will help you to recharge your energy levels.

Good luck!

A big thank you to Lisa Carlin from the Flutterby Wellness Centre in Lanzarote for this reminder to stay healthy… as well as some great tips for detoxing.

Some of you may remember that I visited Lisa and enjoyed an excellent, relaxing massage that left me feeling as if I was walking on air – it was a great way to de-stress and relax. Highly recommended!

You can contact Lisa via her website at www.flutterbywellnesscentre.com

Over indulged and need to lose a few pounds?

Why not join in the Sponsored Slimathon in aid of Sara.

Losing weight and getting back into shape is always easier if you have the support of a like-minded group of people. But joining the SARA Slimathon gives you the added incentive knowing that any sponsorship money you raise will help the animals in Sara.

Mitch, personal trainer and fitness instructor, has very kindly agreed to oversee the Slimathon free of charge. He will be doing the initial weigh in / measure up, making individual charts with targets and assessments and providing record charts for daily food intake.
He would like us to meet up every four weeks for re-assessment and to give advice on how to improve etc

All you need to do is find a few sponsors willing to give you x amount of money per lb., kilo or inch you lose or a fixed amount if you reach your target. (Sponsorship forms will be provided).

The initial weigh in / measure up is on Sunday 10th January at 12 noon.

There is no obligation to join the group, if you would prefer to just do this privately, but please contact Lynne for your official sponsorship form.

If you would like to join in, be a sponsor or just need a form, please contact
Lynne on 646 838 749 or Email sarashelter@hotmail.com

If you are thinking of retiring to Lanzarote, the following information may be of use to you. Read the rest of this entry »

When I tell people I am a Holistic Therapist they always say, “oh what’s that then?”  It’s very simple “A Holistic Therapist is qualified in providing a range of treatments, specifically selected according to the client’s needs, giving them a sense of health and wellbeing.” Read the rest of this entry »

The adviser of social services of the Lanzarote Cabildo, Joaquín Caraballo, announced yesterday that the urgent construction of a Mental Health Centre will commence in Lanzarote – with capacity for 50 people.

The Cabildo will contribute 30 per cent of the budget of the work, the Canarian Government 19 per cent and the Spanish Government 51 per cent, with special funds to encourage local employment and to strengthen the help to the mentally ill. The work will cost around €2.35 million and will be constructed in Tahíche.

Social services had already proposed the project and had submitted plans which were current for a decade. The works will have to be finished before June 2010 and the center will have a capacity for 35 places for residential pateinets and for 15 daytime visitors

The adviser pointed out that at present the persons’ waiting-list with psychic problems that do not receive any type of help in Lanzarote is fifteen, from which three would need residential care, nine would need daytime support and another three are yet to be assigned.

Although not a nice subject to discuss… it is a vital one, because death usually comes unexpectedly – and this is why it is always best to draw up a will in Lanzarote as soon as possible. The last thing you want to be worrying about whilst grieving, is that you need to sort out legal matters in a country where you may not speak the lingo – and even if you do… how is your legal knowledge? We would always recommend that you have a will – this is especially important if you own property in Lanzarote. Read the rest of this entry »

Here is where you can always find an updated list of Late Night Chemists in Lanzarote. We endeavour to keep these details regularly updated for you! So do keep checking back.

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Unlike other countries within the EU, contraception is not free in Lanzarote. Contraceptive pills are available by prescription only. A prescription can be issued by a gynaecologist (ginecologo), or by your doctor. These pills can bought at a pharmacy/chemist. Read the rest of this entry »

Without opening a can of worms… this information on abortions in Lanzarote is provided so that women in this situation know that help is available. This is not a portal for debate on the subject… there are plenty of forums and message boards for that purpose. Read the rest of this entry »