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Real Food Runners on Facebook and Strava are great for advice on this sort of thing 😀 And not just for runners!!

We’re looking into the foods that fuel our runs.

This week we’re taking a deep-dive into mixed nuts.

Mixed nuts contain high-quality protein that aids muscle recovery after exercise. They contain omega-3 fatty acids that help fight exercise-induced inflammation, and antioxidants that combat oxidative stress. With electrolytes they help your body retain and use water, aiding hydration. While zinc offers improved muscle recovery and magnesium helps prevent the build up of lactic acid.

Because of these benefits we recommend them to help fuel exercise and as part of recovery.

If you want to start improving your lifestyle, or help us share the message of a Real Food lifestyle, why not join the Real Food Runners. We’re a growing movement of 120+ members, turning our backs on ultra-processed food.

To learn how you can get involved DM us ‘runner’.

🔔 We have a new blog piece! 🔔

We've popped up Dr Louise Oliver's wonderful piece on "Breathing Inefficiently Impacts Sleep, Exercise, Mental Health, Appetite, Relationships & Addiction"

💬 “Modern living is pushing us away from living as we have been biologically programmed to live and as a consequence increasing number of individuals are not breathing as nature intended. Breathing at rest should use the nose, be quiet, slow and driven by the diaphragm – this is how we have been designed to breathe. Consider how the individual breathes whilst resting, moving and sleeping over a 24-hour period."

A massive thanks to Dr Louise Oliver for writing this piece on how important breathing is to us; an in-depth, stats-packed insightful read! 📚

Read the entry via the 🔗 in our bio, or here! ➡️ https://bslm.org.uk/breathing-inefficiently-impacts-sleep-exercise-mental-health-appetite-relationships-addiction/

Just for clarity - the menopause clinic is continuing. Though watch this space for some exciting improvements soon 😀

It's is a bittersweet day, as I prepare to shut the doors of my Lifestyle Medicine Clinic for the last time this Friday. It has been an amazing few years and I have learnt such a lot. However there are many many reasons to be cheerful.
Number one is that some colleagues and I are finally in a position to launch our Not-For-Profit Lifestyle Medicine Jersey and, even more excitingly, it's main project Live Well Jersey bringing courses and support to the whole island free at the point of access. Please do like and follow the page and you'll still get plenty of my lifestyle related meanderings but also find out more about our services and what's happening in the fantastic world of Lifestyle Medicine 😀 Thank you to everyone who's come to see me, who has supported me and been a part of Inspired Life. I look forward to seeing many of you again Live Well Jersey

It's is a bittersweet day, as I prepare to shut the doors of my Lifestyle Medicine Clinic for the last time this Friday. It has been an amazing few years and I have learnt such a lot. However there are many many reasons to be cheerful.
Number one is that some colleagues and I are finally in a position to launch our Not-For-Profit Lifestyle Medicine Jersey and, even more excitingly, it's main project Live Well Jersey bringing courses and support to the whole island free at the point of access. Please do like and follow the page and you'll still get plenty of my lifestyle related meanderings but also find out more about our services and what's happening in the fantastic world of Lifestyle Medicine 😀 Thank you to everyone who's come to see me, who has supported me and been a part of Inspired Life. I look forward to seeing many of you again Live Well Jersey

Time to move on!!

Welcome to Live Well Jersey. We are a new Not-For-Profit organisation here in Jersey. We are going to be bringing you all things Lifestyle Medicine.
Lifestyle Medicine is a way of looking at your whole health through the 6 pillars of Lifestyle Medicine - what you eat, how you move, your mental health, your relationships, how well you sleep (or not) and any unhealthy habits.
Over the next few months we'll be introducing you to a whole range of different ideas and topics. Plus launching our unique free courses looking at various chronic health problems.
Make sure you follow or like this page to be kept up to date with what we're up to 😀

Lifestyle Medicine focuses not just on individual health but on the health of our planet. That's why I recently joined the board of SCOOP The Sustainable Cooperative who are aiming to improve the food environment here in Jersey. If anyone fancied supporting them too please think about voting for them in this Solar Giveaway:

2024 Solar Giveaway Shortlist - SunWorks Channel Islands We are thrilled to announce the shortlist for our inaugural Solar Giveaway! A heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated and shared their inspiring visions for a brighter, solar-powered future. Your enthusiasm and innovative ideas have shone through, making the selection process both challengi...

Such a useful resource, especially when you're struggling with difficult symptoms 😍

🔸New week = new programme to launch🔸

6 session LIFE HEALTH programme for people *recovering from cancer* who want to feel empowered and supported through the transition to new normal, increasing confidence and energy on the way!

Lifestyle Medicine can be the answer to how you move forward as healthy as possible (mind & body) as you recover and process all that has happened since you received the diagnosis. We will explore areas such as 🥗Nutrition 🚶‍♂️ Movement 😴 Sleep 🧘 Stress reduction 👫 Social Connection 🍾Unhealthy Habits.

Small group of up to 6 people, set in a relaxed community environment in The Studio based at The Moorings Hotel & Restaurant.

As a cancer/oncology professional with 20 years experience and certified Lifestyle Medicine professional I am here to help you make the RIGHT lifestyle choices/changes for you, that are sustainable and enjoyable!🙂

The NADA👂ear acupuncture included in each session will help you feel rested and restored, and may help with some of the remaining physical and emotional symptoms of treatment.

To find out more or apply for a space complete the form on my website lifehealthjersey.com/contact or DM me on here with your email address.

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🌟 Attention all midlife women! Ready to restore your vitality and embrace a healthier, sustainable lifestyle? 🌟

Elevate your health and wellbeing with my unique, science-based 6-session programme, set in a relaxed community environment at The Studio based at The Moorings Hotel & Restaurant

Small group sessions for ladies aged between 35 and 55, this program is your key to managing midlife stress, breaking free from restrictive eating patterns, and increasing your confidence and vitality. Experience increased energy and a holistic approach to wellbeing, where I'll provide professional advice, unwavering support, gentle movement, and weekly NADA ear acupuncture treatments.

As an experienced and personable healthcare professional accredited by the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine, I'm here to guide you on your health & wellbeing transformation.

Find out more or apply now for one of the exclusive 6 spots by completing the form on my website lifehealthjersey.com/contact and request details for the 'Midlife Women' course.

Let's embark on this journey together toward a healthier, happier you!

https://lomahfarm.ooooby.org/products Check out my friend Ollie's new veg boxes 😀 You can get them weekly or as a one off. Crammed full of delicious, organic, local veg. Ideal for Mediterranean-ising your diet and upping your veg count 🥳

Our Products | Lomah Farm - Jersey, United Kingdom | Lomah Farm Our network of local and artisan suppliers create delicious and amazing products for you – bread, eggs, spreads etc. Start shopping today.

Another review confirming what an increasing number of studies are showing - UPFs aren't food, they don't nourish us and build health, they simply fill us with calories. They are "food-like substances" and should be treated with suspicion.

Ultra-processed food linked to 32 harmful effects to health, review finds World’s largest review finds direct associations with higher risks of cancer, heart disease and early death

I'm delighted to announce that I am now offering appointments at the Neroli Clinic in town, for all your menopause, perimenopause and hormone needs. Same great service in a great location

Today, Jersey's first ever Women's Health and Wellbeing survey goes live. This is your chance to tell us:

Are women’s health needs being met in Jersey?
How can we make healthcare better for women and girls?
What services do you think need the most attention?
What really matters for the health and happiness of women and girls?
What would make the biggest difference to the health and wellbeing of the women and girls in your life?
What challenges do women and girls face in getting the care they need?

Have your say and tell us what matters to you or to the women and girls in your life.

Go to gov.je/womenshealth and complete the survey today.

A happy afternoon studying with British Society of Lifestyle Medicine looking at how our "normal" Western culture impacts our health and healthcare systems. I loved that a Monty Python video was part of the session but it was upsetting, both to realise that a comedy show reflected a huge part of medical care, and even more so that decades later this is still the case. Lifestyle Medicine demands that we put people and communities at the heart of healthcare. Until we do that we're just going to end up with more machines that go PING ☹️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wshyX6Hw52I

The Machine that goes Bing The Machine That Goes Bing brought to you by Scania4life.copyright Monty Pythonthank you monty team for your wonderful videos

Who wouldn't want feed back like this 😍 I was moved to tears by my patient's genuine delight, but also tears of frustration that she'd suffered decades of undiagnosed endometriosis, because it's "just period pain" 😬

I absolutely love this idea, turning a gloomy Monday into a day to build connections, reach out to a friend or family member and just take a moment for a cuppa

We need your help with Brew Monday again this year ☕

Every year we see lots of talk around Blue Monday and we’re fed up with it because we know it isn’t real. With your help we’re ready to take over the day again. All you have to do to join us on the 15th January is reach out for a cuppa and catch up with friends, colleagues or family! You can help us get the word out by sharing your photos and stories on social! Flood the Facebook feed with brews not blues.

Stay tuned for more info 👀

I was so happy to be asked to be involved with this project, as part of my role with SCOOP The Sustainable Cooperative, helping ensure the diet info was accurate. It's a charming book which will hopefully help our children feel more enthusiastic about eating the rainbow 😀🌈

Jersey youngsters served up a tale of colourful food and nutrition DID you eat your greens when you were younger? A new children’s book is hoping to encourage Jersey’s youngsters to eat healthily and understand the importance of good nutrition. “Rainbow Flo” is the latest book by author Penny Byrne, which was illustrated by Erin Brown and designed by Liz Wa...

Unlock a healthier you with Lifestyle Medicine - an evidence based approach to improving medical conditions, losing weight and feeling better. Join Dr Jo Darwood for personalized health coaching sessions and discover your path to wellness. 🌱💪✨ Visit inspiredlife.health now!

Yesterday was a real mix of a day. I was able to go to the Public Health Jersey session on the food and nutrition strategy and was really pleased to hear about all the good work they are doing to try improve health with regards to food, especially for our children. It was my birthday and as an extra special treat my son got a bit of Colin the Caterpillar cake for his school snack (instead of the usual veg sticks and cream cheese). "Was everyone jealous?" I asked. "No mummy, everyone else gets cake or biscuits like that everyday" ☹️ This is depressing on so many levels. These foods should be rare and special treats, not the foods we give our children everyday as the reward for getting through the morning. It sounds draconian but maybe we do need a ban on ultra-processed high fat, sugar and salt foods in our schools - and hospitals too whilst we're at it.

Fantastic birthday card choice 😀 I try to be good 360 days of the year, but birthdays and Christmas are just one big carb fest 😋

One of the hardest things about setting up your own business, in a field there's no-one else practicing is you can feel pretty isolated. That's why I am so grateful to have found the tribe at The Neroli Clinic - Polly Ashton Clare Bourne Physiotherapy Bodyease Therapies by Nicola We may be offering all kinds of different things related to health and wellbeing but we're all very much on the same team. We had our first Christmas party since COVID last night and what a celebration it was 😀

🎄CHRISTMAS COMPETITION🎄To spread a little festive cheer I am running a competition. To be in with a chance of winning like and share the post. Winner will be notified by the 8th of December. Prize is non-transferable. T&Cs apply

I came across this graphic today and thought it was really useful. I struggle with explaining to my son why we're not buying certain foods and why his lunchbox looks very different to his friends. This helps a bit. It also stops us labelling food as bad/good which can be damaging, I like to think of them as helpful vs treats

Practicing gratitude is great for our mental and physical health. Some mornings as a cycle commuter it can be hard! But I'll give it a go: ✔️I am grateful for waterproofs ✔️I am grateful my bike has a battery in these winds ✔️my rubber boots, whilst the ugliest things ever keep my toes toasty warm and dry ✔️my exercise is done for the day✔️✔️✔️ Cycle 4 Jersey

Did you know that it's Global Prebiotics Week this week?! They really do have a week for everything now 😀 But what is a pre-biotic? So probiotics are friendly bacteria that we can consume to support our gut health eg in yogurt or other fermented foods. Pre-biotics on the other hand are foods that our gut bacteria especially like to eat themselves - they're often fibre rich foods. This lovely jar contains Sauerkraut which has the double whammy advantage of containing both loads of fibre AND being fermented 😀 I learnt to make Sauerkraut up at SCOOP The Sustainable Cooperative this summer (boy, was I smug when I got home with it!) but you can buy it from most supermarkets - or even better at SCOOP, that way you know it's local, unprocessed and marvellous!

Following the recent events of Storm Ciaran, like any major incident, it is natural and normal for children and young people to react in different ways.

Here is a video which parents and carers may find useful, which explains that it is normal to have different reactions to a major event or incident. You may find it useful to share this video with your child: www.youtube.com/watch?v=30U8oGdwuNc

There is also information on the Government website which parents and carers can use to inform themselves or share with their child or young person about the reactions we have to a major incident. You can find those leaflets on this page: www.gov.je/MentalHealthNetwork

Young people can also find support online at Kooth: kooth.com or locally, via the YES Project at yes.je

Anyone who has an appointment: I'll be in touch to reschedule. Please stay safe everyone, xx

Dear patients,

Just a reminder that we will be closed today, on Thursday 2nd November, due to the forecast storm.

If you require medical assistance when we are closed, please call the out of hours GP on 01534 445445.

We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience.

Please keep yourselves safe and follow Government guidance for the latest updates.

Another chance to hear me talk about lifestyle and menopause 😀 November 14th November at the Ommaroo with Vitality40plus

This fertility awareness week I wanted to acknowledge the struggle that 1 in 6 of us have to bring home a baby. 8 years ago we were just embarking on our final attempt to complete our family - we were so exhausted we knew we couldn't bear to try again if this attempt failed. We were so, so lucky. But I know not everyone is. If you are struggling please do reach out to the wonderful Tiny Seeds for help and support

Great advice from Albert Einstein and The Neroli Clinic - Polly Ashton If you don't like cycling, check out the infographic to find out just what you could be doing 😀