Nine ways to get ahead of your health before the end of the year
Let’s end the year on a healthy note! Here’s a checklist of things to keep in mind: Six simple and effective steps you can take to reset, refocus and feel your best in the lead up to the holiday season – and into the new year.
Liam Manov
TerryWhite Chemmart Pharmacist
Karrinyup, WA
1. Declutter and restock your kitchen
Go through your pantry and fridge to remove processed snacks, sugary drinks or expired items. Then restock smartly with nutrient-dense options. Remember, you can help “future you” by stocking healthy products with a long shelf life, such as quinoa, brown rice, tinned salmon or baked beans. You can also freeze nuts, tofu, meat and fish, many vegetables, berries, grapes, bananas and cooked grains for quick meals when things get busy!
2. Sort out your scripts
If you use multiple medications, supplements and vitamins, you’ll know keeping track of them can be hard! Our myTWC app lets you safely and easily order medication with a simple tap. You can even use Family Mode to manage medications for your family or those you care for.
3. Check off your health check
Get a snapshot of your health before the year is over! Your TerryWhite Chemmart Pharmacist will take you through some simple but very important tests, including checking your weight, waist and BMI, blood pressure, cholesterol, random glucose levels, smoking status, diabetes and cardiovascular risk management.
4. Get ahead on routine screenings
Are you behind on check-ups with allied health professionals, like your physiotherapist, dentist, podiatrist, women’s or men’s healthcare provider? Unclutter your to-do list by making some calls and marking these in the diary, to help you on the way to a healthy new year!
5. Going away? Pack your medications
Travelling can mean limited luggage space – which you’d rather fill with fun items rather than medications. A change of routine can also make it more difficult to remember to take your dose on time. Medication organisers take away both these issues: With separated sections identifying medication and dose, holidays won’t mean messy or forgotten medications! Ask your TerryWhite Chemmart Pharmacist to pack your medications today.
6. Refresh your health goals
Reflect on your eating, exercise, mental wellbeing and sleep over the past year and identify where you can improve. Make your goals specific (small, attainable goals are easier to stick to) and work out how you will track them to stay accountable (you could use a fitness app, keep a notebook or stick a checklist on the fridge).
7. Book a medication review
Do you or someone you care for take multiple medications? Book a medication review with your TerryWhite Chemmart Pharmacist. They’ll review each medication, ensuring they are correctly prescribed and there are no double ups or medications which shouldn’t be taken together.
8. Mental health reset
Evaluate your stress levels: Identify what causes stress in your life and ways to manage it better, whether through meditation, journaling or simply taking more personal time. During the holiday season, be sure to delegate planning and book time to wind down. This helps you remember that your needs are important as well as creating the holiday magic.
9. Plan your fitness routine
Assess your current activity level by reflecting on how much physical activity you’ve been doing. Then set new fitness goals for the coming year, whether it’s walking more, strength training or trying a new sport. Make them achievable and measurable.
1. Declutter and restock your kitchen
Go through your pantry and fridge to remove processed snacks, sugary drinks or expired items. Then restock smartly with nutrient-dense options. Remember, you can help “future you” by stocking healthy products with a long shelf life, such as quinoa, brown rice, tinned salmon or baked beans. You can also freeze nuts, tofu, meat and fish, many vegetables, berries, grapes, bananas and cooked grains for quick meals when things get busy!
2. Sort out your scripts
If you use multiple medications, supplements and vitamins, you’ll know keeping track of them can be hard! Our myTWC app lets you safely and easily order medication with a simple tap. You can even use Family Mode to manage medications for your family or those you care for.
3. Check off your health check
Get a snapshot of your health before the year is over! Your TerryWhite Chemmart Pharmacist will take you through some simple but very important tests, including checking your weight, waist and BMI, blood pressure, cholesterol, random glucose levels, smoking status, diabetes and cardiovascular risk management.
Liam Manov
TerryWhite Chemmart Pharmacist
Karrinyup, WA
4. Get ahead on routine screenings
Are you behind on check-ups with allied health professionals, like your physiotherapist, dentist, podiatrist, women’s or men’s healthcare provider? Unclutter your to-do list by making some calls and marking these in the diary, to help you on the way to a healthy new year!
5. Going away? Pack your medications
Travelling can mean limited luggage space – which you’d rather fill with fun items rather than medications. A change of routine can also make it more difficult to remember to take your dose on time. Medication organisers take away both these issues: With separated sections identifying medication and dose, holidays won’t mean messy or forgotten medications! Ask your TerryWhite Chemmart Pharmacist to pack your medications today.
6. Refresh your health goals
Reflect on your eating, exercise, mental wellbeing and sleep over the past year and identify where you can improve. Make your goals specific (small, attainable goals are easier to stick to) and work out how you will track them to stay accountable (you could use a fitness app, keep a notebook or stick a checklist on the fridge).
7. Book a medication review
Do you or someone you care for take multiple medications? Book a medication review with your TerryWhite Chemmart Pharmacist. They’ll review each medication, ensuring they are correctly prescribed and there are no double ups or medications which shouldn’t be taken together.
8. Mental health reset
Evaluate your stress levels: Identify what causes stress in your life and ways to manage it better, whether through meditation, journaling or simply taking more personal time. During the holiday season, be sure to delegate planning and book time to wind down. This helps you remember that your needs are important as well as creating the holiday magic.
9. Plan your fitness routine
Assess your current activity level by reflecting on how much physical activity you’ve been doing. Then set new fitness goals for the coming year, whether it’s walking more, strength training or trying a new sport. Make them achievable and measurable.
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