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FROM HEARTSINK TO JOY - A "WHOLE-PERSON" APPROACH TO HEALTHCARE How would you feel after a full day of consultations about "medically unexplained" symptoms? Helpless, hopeless and powerless to help? Frustrated bordering on irritated that the tools of your trade feel so ineffective. What if I told you I knew how to make these consultations the most rewarding of your professional career. That I have back to back appointments about chronic fatigue, EUPD, fibromyalgia and PTSD and go home feeling energised and inspired. Or that my practice has seen a reduction in ED attendances with patients taking to social media to praise the care they have received at the practice. Would you believe me? If not then read the feedback below from Dr Laura Forsyth, GPST2 and self confessed sceptic about the feasibility of integrating #lifestylemedicine into #NHS care. Laura witnessed how whole-person care can weave the most powerful concepts from lifestyle medicine and mind-body medicine into conventional GP consultations. Enabling people with the most complex health needs and lowest levels of activation to feel listened to and empowering them to take more control and responsibility for their health and wellbeing. If you'd like to learn more about this approach then follow Wild-Ness Spa & Retreat Ltd, an extraordinary collective of health professionals, holistic therapists, creative artists and people with lived experience of overcoming health challenges that share a vision of an NHS delivering whole-person care. Over the next few weeks Wild-Ness Spa & Retreat Ltd will be sharing details of a new initiative called The Sustainable Healer, with a ground-breaking conference next March in addition to the creation of an on-line community. So come join us and find out how you too can transform heartsink to joy. #lifestylemedicine #mindbodymedicine #sustainablehealthcare

Delighted to share this heartfelt testimonial from a brilliant physiotherapist in my Embodied Clinician program. Through the program, she discovered greater self-compassion and a heightened awareness of behaviours hindering her goals. We explored better ways of doing things, identifying what really matters in life, and then more easily creating the space to pursue it. Am I saying the journey is easy - no. But, with guidance, it may be easier to implement change than you think. In embracing the journey of self-awareness, we open ourselves to both discomfort and moments of pleasant revelation. These experiences collectively pave the way for positive transformation. 👉🏽 If you're a clinician, join us at our upcoming 'Thrive or Survive' event on Wednesday, June 5th, at 7am PDT/10am EDT/3pm BST where you can explore practical strategies to reconnect with your passion for work and life. In 2 hours, you'll have a bespoke toolkit to help you: • Navigate some of the challenges that come with being a healthcare professional • Reduce burnout • Reignite your spark and • Increase your wellbeing Limited spaces so secure your free spot here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gajMcU59 If you'd like to chat beforehand about the changes you want to experience in your work or life, just comment '121' or DM me. You deserve the chance to thrive. Let's make it happen! #clinicians #healthcare #selfcompassion #burnout #THRIVEorSurvive

Happy Friday, everyone! 🌟 As we embrace the weekend, it’s a great opportunity to focus on your wellbeing and take a moment for self-care. At Cardinal Care Support Services, we understand that life can bring challenges, but you don’t have to navigate them alone. Our Personalised Therapeutic Supports empower you to overcome obstacles and improve your overall health. Whether you’re looking for physical therapy to regain mobility, speech therapy to enhance communication skills, or psychological support to help you navigate difficult emotions, our dedicated team is here to guide you every step of the way. What sets our services apart is our commitment to tailoring each support plan to fit your unique needs and respect your individual background. We believe that a personalized approach fosters a deeper connection and leads to more effective outcomes. Our compassionate professionals take the time to listen, understand, and collaborate with you to create a supportive environment where you feel both confident and understood. Together, we can navigate the path to better health and wellbeing, ensuring you have the tools and resources you need to thrive. So why wait? Reach out today to learn more about how our Therapeutic Support can help you on your journey. Let’s make this weekend a time for reflection, growth, and healing. 💪✨ 💜💚🖤 🌐 https://lnkd.in/g6GuR3mg 📩 supports@cardinalcarers.com.au 📞 (07) 3728 0521 📞 Afterhours: (04) 1201 3699 #CardinalCare #TherapeuticSupports #WellbeingJourney #SelfCareSundays #YouAreNotAlone #SupportSystem #HealingJourney #TogetherWeCan #PersonalGrowth #MentalHealthMatters #QMHW #Connect4MentalHealth

🌟 Celebrating Men's Health Week 2024 with Healthcare Integrative 🌟 This Men's Health Week, from June 10th to June 16th, Healthcare Integrative is committed to promoting the importance of men's health. It's time to take proactive steps towards better physical and mental well-being. 💪🧠 🔵 Stay Active and Eat Well: Regular exercise and a balanced diet are the cornerstones of good health. At Healthcare Integrative, we provide personalized health plans and preventive screenings to help you stay on top of your physical health. Learn more about our services at Healthcare Integrative. 🔵 Mental Health Matters: Mental health is just as crucial as physical health. If you're feeling overwhelmed or stressed, reach out for support. Our integrated care approach includes mental health services designed to help you navigate life's challenges. 🔵 Holistic Health Approach: We believe in treating the whole person. Our integrative model combines traditional and alternative therapies, ensuring comprehensive and personalized care for every individual. 🔵 Building a Supportive Community: Let's create an environment where men can openly discuss their health concerns without stigma. By sharing resources and offering support, we can make a significant impact on men's health. Join Healthcare Integrative this Men's Health Week in raising awareness and encouraging men to take charge of their health. Together, we can make a difference. For more information, visit Healthcare Integrative. #MensHealthWeek #HealthAwareness #MensWellbeing #PhysicalHealth #MentalHealth #CommunitySupport #HealthyLifestyle #PreventiveCare #MensHealthMatters #HealthcareIntegrative

The year was 2020. COVID times. Under the SIAH program, we were treating asymptomatic & mildly symptomatic patients at home. Patients were recovering, however it was noticed that most of them had anxiety and stress. Something had to be done. That's when 'MEE Consultations' were introduced & incorporated in the treatment period. I was handed the responsibility to spearhead this & conduct the initial consultations to measure the effectiveness and gauge the patient's experience. We received overwhelmingly positive feedback from the patients. And that's how 'MEE Consultation' cemented it's place in the SIAH treatment program. MEE - Motivational, Educational & Engagement. There were 7 consultations in the 14 day treatment period. I conceptualized, designed, developed the sessions, interviewed & trained the MEE Experts, conducted the sessions when necessary, monitored and prepared the reports. Basically end to end project management. 250+ MEE Experts served 55K+ patients across the country even in the most remote locations. Mindfulness was a key aspect of the MEE sessions as it helped to deal with the uncertainty, anxiety and stress of those times. (More on this in the next post.) It was a whirlwind experience & a humongous task; nonetheless extremely gratifying. There were days when we worked for more than 18 hours with consultations beginning in the early morning and continuing till late. What kept us going was our patients feedback and their positive experience. That was our driving force. Looking back - would I do it again should the need arise? I would say 'Yes' without batting an eyelid! And so would the team! #mindfulness #stressmanagement #anxiety #siah #meeconsultations

It’s Complementary Therapy Week (20-27 March), so maybe this is THE week for you to take that first step to reconnect to YOU. So, just what is Complementary Therapy? When something is complementary, it completes or enhances something else – in this case your health and wellness 💜 It's also International Day of Happiness too 🥰 Why not make yourself happy by focusing on self-care and getting yourself booked in for a complementary therapy session? That's a huge WIN-WIN 💥 Taking time for yourself, to focus on you can never be a bad thing ... so reap the rewards and feel happy inside and out 🤗 #ComplementaryTherapyWeek #Internationaldayofhappiness #timeforyou #holistictherapies #selfcare #behappy

What are “integrative treatment options”? Integrative treatment options are all about looking at your health from a WHOLE-person perspective. It’s not only about treating the symptoms, but also understanding how your mind, body, and social environment all play a role in your well-being. At Behavioral Wellness for Women, we use evidence-based integrative therapies alongside traditional Western medicine to give you the best possible support. These integrative modalities can include things like mindfulness practices, dietary changes, exercise programs and stress management techniques. By combining these approaches, we aim to not only treat your symptoms but also improve your overall quality of life. We want to empower you to take control of your health and well-being, and our integrative treatments are designed to do just that! Are you looking for a more holistic approach to your healthcare? We’re here to help! Our team is dedicated to providing you with the tools and support you need to live your healthiest, happiest life. Book your FREE 15-minute consultation at the l!nk !n Bi0 today 🌟 #integrativehealth #postpartumjourney #postpartumhealth #newmomlife #newmomtips #advicefornewparents #newbornessentials

Long Covid Care Over the last 18 months, I've been running a community peer support group for people with Long Covid, incorporating yoga therapy practice. The intial project ran from January to May 2023 with feedback collected from the group at the end of that time. Long Covid is defined by NICE as “signs and symptoms that develop during or following an infection consistent with COVID-19 which continue for more than 12 weeks and are not explained by an alternative diagnosis.” The Office for National Statistics reported in March 2023 that an estimated 1.9 million people, 2% of the UK population were experiencing long COVID. Some have experienced Long COVID since the initial outbreak in March 2020. Data is not currently being collected so it's not possible to know current numbers although COVID is still very much in circulation. Symptoms of Long COVID vary with the individual but can be severe and can dramatically affect daily life and usual daily activities. It can force individuals to leave employment, prevent them from returning to employment, from working in their usual full-time capacity or restricting the work that they are able to do. It can severely affect ability to be active in their family situations. Individuals with Long COVID may themselves need significant support from family and friends. A key part of the project and one of the main aims was to establish a group building peer-support; to gain the benefits of support and to reduce feelings of isolation. I'm pleased to say that this aim was well and truly met. Questionnaires showed that 100% participants rated the Long Covid Care group as very good. 100% of participants reported that the peer-support meetings provided them with benefits in feeling supported and less isolated. It's hard to understand, unless you have a fatigue condition or know someone who does, how much this interferes with normal life; from the little to the big tasks but even more so in the restriction of social networks - whether in family events, socialising with friends or in employment social activities. The regular social aspect of the group with others who understand the challenges of fatigue is a key part in helping people feel supported. If you'd like more information on the group, do contact me. #longcovid #longcovidrecovery #yogatherapy #wholepersonhealth #communityhealth

WHAT IF THE OPPOSITE OF OUR STORY ABOUT HEALTH WAS TRUE? "We are coming to understand health not as the absence of disease, but rather as the process by which individuals maintain their sense of coherence (i.e. sense that life is comprehensible, manageable, and meaningful), and ability to function in the face of change in themselves and their relationships with their environment"  Aaron Antonovsky, Salutogenic Model of Health (1923-1994) During the first twenty-five years of my career, I believed my role as a GP was all about arranging tests and treatments to eliminate pain and illness. Logic therefore dictated that the burden of responsibility for the health and wellbeing of my patients, sat squarely with me. Working in areas of high health need, often involved shoehorning "round" patients into "square" services, particularly those with the most complexity, least activation and "medically unexplained" symptoms, I realised the way I was practising, whilst effective at "fixing" infections and injuries, became impotent verging on harmful in the face of a tsunami of #longtermconditions caused by our "modern collective lifestyle". Falling out of love with my job left me wanting to leave the NHS, a service that seemed to offer very little in the way of health creation, for me or my patients. A "health" service that consumes over 11% of our Gross Domestic Product, supporting incredible advances in drug development and AI, yet all key performance metrics are heading in the wrong direction. A "health" service that contributes 5% of the UK's carbon emissions and pollutes our water table, thanks to our choice as health professionals to issue almost 1.5 billion prescription items last year, across the UK. And a "health" service in which five percent of all GPs are accessing support for their mental health through NHS Practitioner Services. Surely there's got to be a better way? I'm grateful that my own personal nadir acted as a springboard for personal transformation, and retraining in #coaching, #lifestylemedicine and #mindbodymedicine, boosting my own health and happiness in the process. The shift from feeling hopeless about the biomedical model, to hopeful about #wholepersoncare, and a newfound confidence in supporting patients to reclaim their personal power as part of their recovery, inspired me to found Wild-Ness. I am grateful to Gorkem Mert Hamali and the Royal College of General Practitioners for allowing me to share my personal story as part of their portrait series, and for making this freely accessible via the link below. https://lnkd.in/eajE5C7f If you'd like to know how our transformational coaching, wellbeing retreats and The Sustainable Healer conference next March in Inverness, could transform your life, then email info@wild-ness.co.uk or visit www.wild-ness.co.uk

For the project titled “All Together Now,” featuring the slogan “Medicine from the pharmacist, support braces from All Together Now,” and casting StudioNow’s persona, “Hong Jang-pyo,” with an addictive hook for “Barunyo Back Support,” here’s an English version tailored for LinkedIn: Introducing “All Together Now”: Empowering Your Every Move with “Barunyo Back Support” In a world where health and wellness are paramount, “All Together Now” emerges as a beacon of support and reliability. With our motto, “Medicine from the pharmacist, support braces from All Together Now,” we emphasize the importance of professional guidance and specialized care in every aspect of your health journey. Featuring Hong Jang-pyo, our campaign brings to life the essence of strength, comfort, and trust. Hong Jang-pyo, embodying resilience and determination, showcases the transformative power of “Barunyo Back Support” - your ultimate ally against back pain and discomfort. Why “All Together Now”? • Targeted Relief: “Barunyo Back Support” is designed to offer precise, targeted support to your back, ensuring comfort and mobility throughout your day. • Trusted Quality: Crafted with care and expertise, our support braces stand as a testament to our commitment to quality and effectiveness. • Empowering Lives: We believe in empowering individuals to live their lives to the fullest, without being held back by physical constraints. Hong Jang-pyo’s captivating presence in our campaign embodies the spirit of “All Together Now” – a spirit of collective strength and individual empowerment. The catchy hook, “Barunyo Back Support,” is not just a slogan; it’s a call to action for everyone seeking to reclaim their mobility and embrace life without limits.