Suzy, Lubna, and Dimple discuss the importance of integrating movement into diverse communities to empower patients from ethnic minority backgrounds. Lubna, a clinical specialist pharmacist, stresses a holistic approach in cardiovascular clinics, addressing lifestyle factors beyond diabetes control. Dimple, a GP, underlines the value of creative health promotion through lifestyle medicine pillars. The conversation focuses on cultural sensitivity in healthcare, offering tailored interventions and inclusive community activities to overcome barriers and promote physical activity effectively. Speakers also emphasize the role of language nuances and building trust with patients to improve health outcomes and well-being.

Produced using funding from NHS Tayside Educational Fund and the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine.

Find us at https://themovementprescription.co.uk/

Join Dr. Hussain Al-Zubaidi as he explores the magic of nature with Maggy Blagrove from Open Minds Active. This UK-based organisation is all about bringing people together outdoors for better mental health.

What Open Minds Active Does:

• Open Minds Active helps people reconnect with nature through outdoor activities like wild swimming and yoga.
• They have a team of experts who make sure everyone feels welcome and included.

Their Core Values:

• Community: Creating a friendly space where everyone can have fun together.
• Equality: Making sure everyone, no matter their background, can enjoy nature.
• Environment: Respecting and enjoying the great outdoors.
• Resilience: Helping people feel mentally strong through outdoor movement.
• Adventure: Encouraging exploration and excitement in nature.
• Self-care and Care of Others: Teaching skills to cope with life's challenges and supporting each other.

Nature's Healing Effects:

• Spending time in nature reduces stress and improves mental well-being.
• Activities like wild swimming and yoga outdoors can boost resilience.
• Inclusive Communities:
• Open Minds Active creates safe spaces where everyone can join in outdoor fun, regardless of who they are.
• Many people have found joy and support in this community.

Open Minds Active aims to reach more people and spread the benefits of outdoor activities for mental health.

Discover the power of nature for your well-being with Dr. Hussain Al-Zubaidi and Maggy Blagrove. Open Minds Active is making outdoor adventures accessible to all, showing that nature truly has the ability to heal and unite us.

Produced using funding from NHS Tayside Educational Fund and the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine.

Find us at https://themovementprescription.co.uk/

What do you think of when someone mentions resistance training? Is it rust filled testosterone fuelled gyms? Or a Californian-style sweat free embodiment of perfection? Or something else?

Whatever you think it is, resistance training should form a crucial part of our lives. And is even recommended for everyone by the WHO. Join me in a conversation with GP and lifestyle expert Dr John Sykes as we discuss the power of resistance training whilst also acknowledge the number of challenges in getting widescale uptake. John emphasizes the need collaboration, debunks exercise misconceptions, and highlights the importance of personalized approaches in sustaining physical activities. The conversation addresses the efficacy of resistance training in disease prevention and promotes safe engagement in resistance training for overall health. We explore practical ways to normalize resistance training in primary care and explore how to tailor recommendations.

Produced using funding from NHS Tayside Educational Fund and the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine.

Find us at https://themovementprescription.co.uk/