The Mediterranean diet, Tim Spector podcast, the power of 'why' in behaviour change and much more!
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January 2023
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In this month's Newsletter...
Headline News
BSLM Core Accreditation available now!
Lifestyle Medicine in Focus
The Mediterranean diet, Tim Spector podcast and the power of 'why' in behaviour change.
Exclusive Member Opportunities & Courses
New Holly Health 6 month offer and more for our members!
BSLM News
Conference tickets releasing soon, new podcast episode, BSLM AGM details.
Upcoming Events
January Webinar, Suicide Prevention, 5th Kernow Conference.
BSLM Learning Academy
Gut Microbiome course breakdown.
NHS Weekly Newsletter
The latest from the NHS Weekly Blogs.
HEADLINE NEWS
BSLM Core Accreditation now available!
Earlier this week, the BSLM Learning Academy released the Lifestyle Medicine Core Accreditation, providing an interactive, immersive programme which will provide learners with the attitudes and theoretical knowledge behind Lifestyle Medicine,
This programme is the best way to become certified in lifestyle medicine and utilises a state-of-the-art Learning Management System, designed to offer the highest quality education within lifestyle medicine. It will offer users a self-paced programme, incorporating continuous assessment; helping to reinforce and complement learning.
More information, including the application, process and FAQs, can be found through the button below.
To go directly to the Learning Academy to view the options available to you, do so below.
LIFESTYLE MEDICINE IN FOCUS
The Mediterranean Diet really is that good for you. Here's Why.
By Dani Blum, New York Times
The Mediterranean Diet has become the bedrock of virtuous eating. In this article, experts answer common questions about how it leads to better health.
What is the Mediterranean Diet?
The Mediterranean diet isn’t as much a strict meal plan as it is a lifestyle, with the diet prioritising whole grains, fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, herbs, spices and olive oil. Fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids, like salmon, sardines and tuna, are the preferred animal protein source. Other lean animal proteins, like chicken or turkey, are eaten to a lesser extent.
What are the health benefits?
A number of rigorous studies have found that the Mediterranean diet contributes to better health, and in particular better heart health, in a variety of ways. Research has also found that the diet can protect against oxidative stress, which can cause DNA damage that contributes to chronic conditions like neurological disease and cancer. And some studies suggest it can help reduce the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.
The full article, answering even more questions on the Mediterranean diet, can be found through the link below.
Professor Tim Spector: The shocking new truth about calories, weight loss and diet!
Diary of a CEO Podcast with Steven Bartlett
Professor Tim Spector appeared on the popular podcast series - A Diary of a CEO - last week, for a fascinating discussion on many important topics surround diets and the microbiome. It is fantastic to see crucial aspects of lifestyle medicine being explored in highly popular media outlets. This showcases the growing understanding of lifestyle medicine, and how various parts of it can be adopted to improve health!
Episode Description:
What if everything that you knew about health was wrong, if calories didn’t count and food labels lied? That is exactly what Tim Spector OBE says in his multiple books, innumerable articles and TV appearances.
You can watch the episode through the video or listen through the links below.
The Power of 'Why' in Health Behaviour Change
By Cate Collings, MD, Medscape
Here's a sobering statistic for physicians and other health professionals. Clinical care is estimated to account for only 20% of health outcomes, whereas health behaviors and social determinants of health account for the remaining 80%.
The start of a new year is the perfect time to begin asking patients questions that activate discussions about health behaviour changes...
I'm an expert in public health. Which is why, at 38, I've qualified as a personal trainer
By Devi Sridhar, The Guardian
After working under intense pressure and scrutiny during the pandemic, I’m helping people with the most effective health intervention there is – exercise.
Exercise is the most effective intervention to stay healthy and avoid disease and chronic pain. If you add physical activity to a balanced diet, sleep and friends, that is a recipe for good physical and mental health.
No pain, no gain
Dr Sheena Fraser
Pain is a topic that has always interested me, possibly because I have always felt like a bit of an outsider in my views on analgesia (pain killers).
My family are a bit unusual in the way we manage pain. My parents have always argued that pain is good for us, it lets us know there is a problem and we should listen to our body and not mask this pain.
Understanding and reimagining sleep and its disorders - Creative workshop series
If you are experiencing difficulties with your sleep and have connections to the Newcastle area, do join this creative workshop series.
You’ll meet with researchers, psychologists, and artists to talk about the impact of sleep disorders in our lives.
LATEST NEWS AT BSLM
BSLM 2023 Tickets available soon!
January has been a busy month for everyone at BSLM so far, and that will continue as tickets for our upcoming annual conference in Manchester will be released soon.
This will be taking place from the 21st - 23rd September, BSLM are in Manchester to host our annual conference, bringing in speakers from across the globe to provide expert insight into all aspects of lifestyle medicine.
An update on the official release of tickets will be released soon, so keep an eye out.
Microbiome Medics Podcast: Episode 2 Now Available
Last month the brand new Microbiome Medics Podcast was launched, presented by Drs. Sheena Fraser and Siobhan McCormack in collaboration with BSLM. Both Sheena and Sionbhan are BSLM Course content writers, recently creating the BSLM Learning Academy course, 'The Gut Microbiome for Clinicians'.
In this episode Siobhan and Sheena introduce you to the gut microbiome and discuss how it influences our health. They also consider how this knowledge has changed their own clinical practice. A recent research article on pain and the gut microbiome is discussed followed by a question and answer section.
This podcast is now available through various channels. Click the links below for your preferred platform:
Next BSLM Annual General Meeting
Monday 3rd April | 7-8pm
The BSLM Annual General Meeting (AGM) is taking place in Edinburgh on 3rd April at 7pm. Further details regarding the venue and agenda will be released in due course.
If you have any questions, do get in contact with us (office@bslm.org.uk).
5th Kernow Conference
26th Jan 2023
Join us in Cornwall for inspirational talks and interactive sessions lead by experts from the world of Lifestyle Medicine and networking opportunities!
With all the ongoing pressures the health and social care sector as well as we as individuals are facing, Lifestyle Medicine has never been more important for us personally, our society and planet.
Lifestyle Medicine acknowledges the need for action on socioeconomic determinants of health and promotes evidence-based/’evidence-informed’ lifestyle measures as well as proven techniques empowering the individual to sustain lifestyle changes to optimise wellbeing, prevent and treat disease. It focuses on the 6 pillars Sleep, Healthy Eating, Mental Wellbeing, Healthy Relationships, Physical activities and Minimising Harmful substances.
January Webinar
The next BSLM webinar is planned for 7PM January 17th and will feature talks from Dr Helen McCarthy and Dr Simon Poole. This webinar is only accessible to current BSLM members.
Webinar Topics
- The Psychology of how to help your patients change how they eat
- The Mediterranean Lifestyle
Medlife 1st International Conference
Join the Mediterranean Lifestyle Medicine Institute for their 1st ever International Conference in 2023 from June 9th - June 11th on the Greek island of Leros at Crithoni's Paradise Hotel!
North-East Scotland Regional Webinar – “Stop Suicide: How to Support Someone in Distress”
Join us for a talk on the 18th of January presented by Kate Beed to learn more about how to support people who may be in distress. This talk will be open for everyone so if this topic interests you, feel free to come along.
Abstract Submissions Webinar: How to Write and Submit a Successful Abstract
Join us for a presentation on the 7th of February presented by Professor Fraser Birrell and Dr Tommy Wood to learn more about what to consider when writing an abstract for consideration and how this can be of benefit to you.
BSLM LEARNING ACADEMY
The Gut Microbiome for Clinicians | Course Breakdown
BSLM Learning Academy course writers, Dr's Siobhan McCormack and Sheena Fraser have spent time to provide a comprehensive breakdown on our new course educating on the gut microbiome, a fascinating and crucial part of our bodies. Check out the video above.
NHS NETWORKS
Time to change your mindset around time
As some of you may have created new year resolutions, which may include time management or gaining a better work life balance, check out an article from PCC associate, Joanna Fox on time management as the first blog of 2023.
The National Centre for Creative Health (NCCH) and the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Arts, Health and Wellbeing (APPG AHW) recently launched a new Creative Health Review. The Review aims to highlight the potential for creative health to help tackle pressing issues in health and social care and more widely, including health inequalities and the additional challenges we face as we recover from Covid-19.
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