This Wellbeing Wednesday our host, Lucy McAuliffe from Network Rail, chatted to Claire Levy and Lee Calladine from the Diabetes Research & Wellness Foundation. Lee, who lives with type 1 and Claire, who lives with type 2, discussed the differences between their conditions, the risk factors of diabetes, signs and symptoms to look out for in yourself and others, and where to find more information and support.
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Lucy Kerrison, expert dietician at The Gut Health Doctor, gives tips and trick to help you to snack smart. Looking at planning, eating mindfully and even how to overcome those chocolate cravings, Lucy will help you let go of guilt and worry about snacking and embrace the power of having control of your choices.
Living with pain: from fighting to flourishing
Vidyamala Burch has suffered with chronic pain for over 30 years due to congenital weakness, a car accident and unsuccessful surgery. She is now a wheelchair user. In this positive and reassuring talk, she identifies that it is our resistance to pain which causes it to be so distressing and miserable. She shares easy-to follow breathing techniques and powerful mindfulness meditations teach you how to live in the present moment.
Relax and unwind
Join Catherine Annis for 30-minutes to learn some simple breathing and movement techniques to help you unwind, release stress and unnecessary tension. Catherine briefly introduces the Vagus nerve and show how we can access it to reduce anxiety, lower blood pressure and heart rate and improve sleep. This is a soothing session, suitable for everyone, regardless of movement experience and ability.