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WELLNESS

A healthy mind and a healthy body

As we age, it is important to keep healthy, to increase our 'health span' as a greater proportion of our life span.

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On this page, you will find a variety of resources recommended by members to which we can all turn for information, ideas and organisations which promote positive mental health and wellbeing, healthy nutrition and exercise.

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If you have a resource that has helped you and you would like to share it with other members please contact us on the link below.

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ULTRA PROCESSED FOODS - 19 THINGS EVERYONE NEEDS TO KNOW

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How to identify UPFs and find healthy alternatives

They make up 57% of the UK diet – and the risks are becoming ever more evident. Here is how to recognise UPFs and find healthier alternatives

ZOE SCIENCE & NUTRITION

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Long and short podcasts

Hosted by ZOE CEO Jonathan Wolf, the world's top scientists explain the latest health, nutrition, and gut health research in an accessible way to help you improve your weight and health.

ULTRA PROCESSED PEOPLE BY CHRIS VAN TULLEKEN

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Ultra-Processed People: Why Do We All Eat Stuff That Isn’t Food … and Why Can’t We Stop? by Chris van Tulleken

It's not you, it's the food.
An eye-opening investigation into the science, economics, history and production of ultra-processed food.

INTERMITTENT FASTING

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Also know as Time Restricted Eating

Intermittent fasting is an eating schedule with prolonged periods of not eating (or fasting). The main difference between intermittent fasting and traditional diets is that fasting diets focus on ‘when’ a person should eat rather than ‘what’ they should eat.

NHS EVERY MIND MATTERS

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Expert advice and practical tips to help you look after your mental health and wellbeing

Looking after your mental health is not something we should just do if we are struggling, or feeling low, anxious or stressed. It's actually something we should think about all the time and really invest in, just like with our physical health.

Having good mental health can help us sleep better, feel better, enable us to do the things we want to do, and help us have more positive relationships with those around us. We do not need to wait until we're struggling.

Looking after our mental health is not only good for us now, it can also help us deal with and manage difficult times in the future. Over time, it may also reduce our risk of physical health problems.

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ME, MYSELF AND WI

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Launching 10th May 2021

In line with the National Mental Health Awareness Week, which first started on 10 May 2021, the NFWI has launched the Me, Myself and WI programme, with the aim of helping members easily recognise ways in which they can help their mental and physical health. Using the butterfly logos (above), across the NFWI, we will help identify activities which members could undertake; form cooking and craft, to exercise and science, we will be highlighting a variety of activities across the coming weeks which members could incorporate into daily life. When the butterfly logo is shown, members will be able to identify the activity as being a benefit to their mental and/or physical wellbeing.

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KATE HUMBLE ON WALKING

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"The rhythm is really good for your brain"

The TV presenter thinks our newfound love of walking will persist after lockdown. She talks about hiking around Britain’s coast, the joy of newborn lambs and the true meaning of liberation.

TAI CHI & QIGONG

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by Julia Mitchell, Tai Chi/Qigong expert

Our June 2021 meeting was an introduction to Tai Chi and Qigong, hosted by the very friendly Julia Mitchell.  She runs online (Zoom) sessions on Thursdays at 6.30pm which anyone can sign up to.  
Find her on Facebook - Hatton Tai Chi & Nordic Walking or on the website - yourhealthysteps.co.uk

HEADSPACE

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Meditation and mindfulness for your everyday life

New to Headspace?
With a community of over 60 million, Headspace is meditation and mindfulness for your everyday life. Learn life-changing techniques in just a few minutes a day to help you stress less, move more, and sleep soundly.
Be kind to your mind and try it now for free.

IESO DIGITAL HEALTH

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Beat anxiety and depression with online CBT on the NHS

Chat with your therapist from home. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is proven to be effective at treating anxiety, stress, depression and many more mental health problems.
A course of therapy treatment with IESO is free for NHS patients in many areas of the UK. 
Cope better and enjoy your life again.

THE GOOD GRIEF TRUST

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"Grief can be complicated, but access to support should never be" 
Linda Magistris CEL/Founder

All of us at the Good Grief Trust have lost someone we love, so we want to help you find the support you need as quickly as possible.  You will find stories from other who have had a similar loss, practical and emotional support and signposts to a choice of immediate tailored local and national support.
If you are newly bereaved under any circumstances please visit our website
and you will find practical help and support which may help you now.

CRUSE BEREAVEMENT CARE

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Grief can be overwhelming

Grief is a natural process, but it can be devastating. We are here to support you after the death of someone close. make your life easier and stress free. You can trust us to supply you with the best products, as well as top quality customer service.

Wellness: Inventory
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PODCASTS TO ENHANCE YOUR WELLNESS

Informing, educating, entertaining wherever you are and whenever you want.

Podcasts often go much more in-depth into an issue than your traditional news source does, and add in a bit of entertainment value while they're at it. Many new listeners have found podcasts to be a great replacement for news that was too fear-mongering on television and too sensationalist social media.


There are so many podcasts out there it can be difficult to find one that fits the bill. Our members have recommended the following which they have found helpful/inspiring/comforting and which you may too.

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If you are unfamiliar with podcasts, download the BBC Sounds app (or search for it on Google) and start browsing.  If your podcast is not produced or listed by the BBC, use a general podcast app to find something you like.

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LIFE HACKS

Lockdown Wellbeing from the BBC

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FORTUNATELY... WITH FI AND JANE

A proper female friendship - in podcast form

FEARNE COTTON'S HAPPY PLACE PODCAST

Fearne chats to inspiring individuals who have made changes in their lives to find a different way of looking at life.

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FEEL BETTER LIVE MORE

Dr Rangan Chatterjee's podcast is the #1 health podcast in the UK and Europe

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