Latest news with #SteveBurgess
Local Spain
7 days ago
- General
- Local Spain
Age in Spain launches new service for elderly English speakers
Age in Spain's decision to launch this new initiative is rooted in the charity's extensive experience working directly with older adults. The service responds to the real and growing need for practical, accessible, and compassionate support, particularly for those navigating language barriers, healthcare systems, immigration issues, and local bureaucracy. 'We've listened to the people we serve,' said Steve Burgess, Operations Manager at Age in Spain. 'The Support and Advocacy Service is our direct response to the everyday struggles older English speakers face. It's about making sure no one is left to deal with these challenges alone.' What Age in Spain's Support and Advocacy Service offers: One-to-One Help: Trained volunteers will support clients with practical tasks—making calls, filling out forms, setting appointments, and connecting with local service providers. Expert Support: With specialists like a retired physician already volunteering, the service can assist with more complex issues, including healthcare and legal processes. Community Connections: Advocates will work to build local partnerships, strengthen referral networks, and raise awareness through outreach and representation at community events. Collective Advocacy: In addition to individual support, the team will identify widespread challenges and work with local authorities, consulates, and other organisations to promote long-term improvements. Where possible the service will operate in person, aiming to reach people in high-density English-speaking areas and in more isolated communities across Spain, provide virtual assistance or work in partnership with other providers. Interested in joining the initiative? Age in Spain are actively inviting volunteers, professionals, and community organisations to become part of this new and vital initiative. Whether you are an individual looking to make a difference in someone's life, a specialist with skills to offer, or an organisation open to collaboration—your participation can help shape the future of support for older English speakers in Spain.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Doctor reveals what you should always do two hours before flying to avoid getting sick
Travelers should pop zinc and vitamin C two hours before arriving at crowded transit hubs like airports and bus terminals, according to Wyoming-based hospital physician Dr. Steve Burgess. Airplanes, trains, and buses pack numerous people into enclosed spaces with recirculated air, and adding the stress of travel, interrupted sleep and exposure to new environments creates the 'perfect storm' of conditions to weaken the immune system. Taking the germ-blasting supplements within the crucial window is a critical component that often goes ignored and gives your immune system a targeted boost to battle a bug when it needs it most, explained Burgess, who often sees physicians fall ill at the medical conferences he leads for CME Vacations. 'Think of it like putting up your umbrella right before walking into the rain, rather than waiting until you're already soaked,' he said. 'These supplements temporarily enhance certain immune functions, but that enhancement only lasts for a few hours.' For long journeys with connections, consider taking another dose before each new flight or train ride, the doc added, but within reason. 'I've seen many common misconceptions among travelers — from mega-dosing vitamins throughout entire trips to exclusively blaming airplane air quality while ignoring surface contact,' said Burgess. Zinc helps prevent viruses from multiplying and infecting the respiratory tract, and even has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that can protect against autoimmune diseases and allergies. Taking zinc within 24 hours of onset can help reduce the duration and severity of colds, studies show. Another tip is to take zinc lozenges rather than tablets. The lozenges give the mighty mineral direct contact with the throat and respiratory tract, where many infections begin. Vitamin C boosts various cellular functions of the immune system that help prevent infections. 'It doesn't require expensive supplements or complicated regimens,' Burgess noted. 'Just common, affordable supplements taken at precisely the right time.' He recommends taking 15 to 25 milligrams of zinc and 500 to 1000 milligrams of vitamin C. Constant high doses can cause digestive issues, he added, and hand washing remains necessary. Also, keeping hydrated will help the supplements work more effectively and counters the dehydrating effects of flying. His tips come as a record-breaking 45 million-plus people will travel at least 50 miles from home over Memorial Day Weekend, many by plane, train, bus and on cruises, AAA announced this week.
New York Post
17-05-2025
- Health
- New York Post
Do this two hours before traveling to avoid getting sick: doctor
Travelers should pop zinc and vitamin C two hours before arriving at crowded transit hubs like airports and bus terminals, according to Wyoming-based hospital physician Dr. Steve Burgess. Airplanes, trains, and buses pack numerous people into enclosed spaces with recirculated air, and adding the stress of travel, interrupted sleep and exposure to new environments creates the 'perfect storm' of conditions to weaken the immune system. Taking the germ-blasting supplements within the crucial window is a critical component that often goes ignored and gives your immune system a targeted boost to battle a bug when it needs it most, explained Burgess, who often sees physicians fall ill at the medical conferences he leads for CME Vacations. Advertisement 4 Airplanes packed with people add to the 'perfect storm' of conditions that weaken the immune system during travel. stnazkul – 'Think of it like putting up your umbrella right before walking into the rain, rather than waiting until you're already soaked,' he said. 'These supplements temporarily enhance certain immune functions, but that enhancement only lasts for a few hours.' For long journeys with connections, consider taking another dose before each new flight or train ride, the doc added, but within reason. Advertisement 'I've seen many common misconceptions among travelers — from mega-dosing vitamins throughout entire trips to exclusively blaming airplane air quality while ignoring surface contact,' said Burgess. 4 Burgess recommends taking 15 to 25 milligrams of zinc and 500 to 1000 milligrams of vitamin C. sonyachny – Zinc helps prevent viruses from multiplying and infecting the respiratory tract, and even has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that can protect against autoimmune diseases and allergies. Taking zinc within 24 hours of onset can help reduce the duration and severity of colds, studies show. Advertisement Another tip is to take zinc lozenges rather than tablets. The lozenges give the mighty mineral direct contact with the throat and respiratory tract, where many infections begin. 4 Dr. Steve Burgess started CME Vacations to offer medical professionals opportunities for continued learning. CME Vacations/ Facebook Vitamin C boosts various cellular functions of the immune system that help prevent infections. 'It doesn't require expensive supplements or complicated regimens,' Burgess noted. 'Just common, affordable supplements taken at precisely the right time.' Advertisement He recommends taking 15 to 25 milligrams of zinc and 500 to 1000 milligrams of vitamin C. 4 Burgess recommends taking another dose on lengthy trips with connecting flights. xy – Constant high doses can cause digestive issues, he added, and hand washing remains necessary. Also, keeping hydrated will help the supplements work more effectively and counters the dehydrating effects of flying. His tips come as a record-breaking 45 million-plus people will travel at least 50 miles from home over Memorial Day Weekend, many by plane, train, bus and on cruises, AAA announced this week.
Daily Record
16-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Record
Doctor says take these two supplements 2 hours before boarding your holiday flight
Dr Steve Burgess has shared what he says is a simple yet effective method for avoiding illness while travelling - and it involves just two common supplements A doctor has issued advice on a simple way to reduce your chances of getting sick when on holiday. Dr Steve Burgess, CEO and founder of CME Vacations, said there are two tablets you should take shortly before you take off. And he noted: "The irony is that the very environments we pass through when travelling are designed to maximise our exposure to pathogens." Crowded forms of transport such as planes, trains, and buses herd travellers together in tight spaces, recycling air and germs alike. Combine this with travel-related stress, erratic sleeping habits, and unfamiliar locations, and the immune system could be put under pressure, reports Bristol Live. "Travel creates a perfect storm of immune challenges," said Dr Burgess. "You're exposed to more pathogens than usual, while simultaneously experiencing conditions that compromise your immune system's ability to fight them off." Many travellers try to fend off this plight haphazardly, taking vitamins only sporadically during their voyage or, worse still, after they've already noticed tell-tale signs of falling ill. The advice from Dr Burgess is simple: dose up on zinc and Vitamin C supplements roughly one to two hours before you take off or find yourself in other congested travel enclosures like busy train stations or packed carriages. "Taking zinc and Vitamin C just before you're in a high-risk area boosts your immune system at the perfect time," Dr Burgess said. "Most people either take supplements on a regular schedule regardless of exposure, or they wait until they're already feeling sick. "Both approaches miss the critical window when protection is most needed." Before stepping into situations with heightened risk of infection, taking zinc and Vitamin C can boost your immune defences just in time, he said. Zinc plays an important role by inhibiting viral replication in your respiratory tract. Vitamin C bolsters various cellular functions of your immune defence. "Think of it like putting up your umbrella right before walking into the rain, rather than waiting until you're already soaked," said "These supplements temporarily enhance certain immune functions, but that enhancement only lasts for a few hours." Research suggests that zinc may curtail the length and intensity of colds if taken promptly within the first day symptoms emerge. Taking zinc proactively before potential exposure gives the body an advanced boost for an effective immune reaction. Dr Burgess' advice for the best results Opt for lozenges over tablets when feasible: zinc lozenges make direct contact with the throat and respiratory tract, which is where many infections take root. Stay hyrdated: Drinking sufficient water enhances the effectiveness of the supplements and balances out the drying effect often experienced during flights. Re-up: Before you jet off on your next adventure with multiple stopovers, consider re-upping your dose before each new leg of the journey. "The beauty of this method is its simplicity," Dr Burgess said. "It doesn't require expensive supplements or complicated regimens. Just common, affordable supplements taken at precisely the right time." Dr Burgess added: "What makes this approach different from most travel health advice is that it focuses on the 'when', not just the 'what'. Most people understand they should boost their immune system when travelling, but they miss the vital timing element. synchronising your immune support with your exposure risk lets you create a protective window exactly when you need it most. "I've seen many common misconceptions among travellers-from megadosing vitamins throughout entire trips to exclusively blaming aeroplane air quality while ignoring surface contact. Neither approach addresses the critical timing component. The constant high doses can cause digestive issues, and obsessing over air quality misses the importance of hand hygiene and timed immune support. "Through my work organising medical conferences in destinations worldwide, I've observed which healthcare professionals tend to stay healthy during travel and which don't. I've noticed that those who time their preventative measures precisely tend to enjoy their trips without interruption from illness. This simple adjustment has helped countless physicians maintain their health through extensive travel schedules."
Edinburgh Live
29-04-2025
- Business
- Edinburgh Live
Edinburgh school catchment and moving Gaelic unit under review at council debate
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Plans for the future of Gaelic education in Edinburgh are to be discussed this week. The Education, Children and Families committee will meet on Thursday as the number of applications for places at the city's only Gaelic primary school doubles in a year, and plans for a standalone secondary school stalled. Gaelic education for secondary school pupils is currently available at James Gillespie's High School - which is also seeing a rise in the number of pupils enrolled. A number of options, including exploring a catchment change, introduction of timetabling efficiencies, internal reconfiguration of existing accommodation or, if possible, additional accommodation, have all been highlighted in the meeting agenda. Plans to offer an annex unit at Liberton High School were previously ruled out and it was decided there was no budget in the capital programme to deliver a Gaelic Medium Education (GME) secondary school. Parents previously criticised plans for the provision at the new Liberton High School due to its location from the primary school and a more central site being required. Councillors agreed and a statutory consultation was paused. The main report states: "Engagement with the GME community on all aspects of GME education has continued through the Edinburgh Gaelic Collaborative Forum and in line with the specific action on demand for GME in the Gaelic Language Plan. "However, in relation to the provision of new GME primary and secondary schools, there remains no fundamental change to the update provided in 2022. Monitoring of the primary and secondary school rolls continues, and demand is currently able to be accommodated in existing provision or by introducing the rising rolls options highlighted above. "There remains no specific capital budget allocated to the provision of GME infrastructure and therefore no detailed project work can progress. The situation with potential site availability for a new GME secondary school remains as has been reported to Committee in 2022. "Following the request by Committee on 3 September 2024 to report the potential of the Police Headquarters at Fettes as a site, direct communication with the Scottish Government and Police Scotland has reconfirmed this site would not be available to the Council for the provision of a GME secondary school." In terms of next steps, the monitoring of school rolls for GME and recruitment of school staff will continue and the council will engage with the Scottish Government, the Gaelic community in Edinburgh and other stakeholders to consider the best way forward. Councillor Steve Burgess, Greens education spokesperson, said: "Greens strongly support the growth of Gaelic in the Capital, so we very much welcome any positive steps towards developing a robust strategy around the expansion of Gaelic Medium Education, which has now been stalled for years. "But the challenge is how to grow Gaelic with only one primary school, that looks to be bursting at the seams, and no dedicated high school for Gaelic, whereas Glasgow has several Gaelic primary schools and a high school. "The council needs to be working proactively with the Gaelic community in Edinburgh to rapidly produce a meaningful way forward for the growth of Gaelic in the Capital, and I would then hope and expect that the SNP Scottish Government would support this as they promised to in their last Holyrood election manifesto."
