Other Lifestyle Medicine News and Events

Yakult: Gut-Brain Axis Resources

The gut and the brain are connected via a two-way communication known as the gut-brain axis. Yakult Science have reviewed the latest research in this area and produced a resource for healthcare professionals with expert analysis and explanation of:

-       The gut microbiota and brain

-       The gut-brain axis

-       Their communication pathways

-       How to use dietary approaches to support the gut-brain axis 

Email science@yakult.co.uk for a PDF version or free hardcopies sent to your clinic or practice.

Linwoods: How Flaxseeds Support a Healthy Gut Microbiome

As thought leaders in health, Linwoods is passionate about empowering people to feel their best every day through sustainable, healthy food choices. Our current focus is on gut health, a critical factor in overall well-being.

Award-winning registered nutritionist, AFN SENR, Sunday Times best-selling author, and Health Journalist of the Year, Rob Hobson, dives deep into how flaxseed can support a healthy gut microbiome.

We've also included a delicious and easy recipe to help readers incorporate gut-friendly flaxseed into their diets.

Gut health is a hot topic, and consumers of Linwoods are actively seeking ways to improve their digestion and overall well-being. Have a read below.

And some light viewing to break up your reading!  How are you getting advice out to those that may not be coming through the door?  Watch local BSLM Member, Dr Zain Kapasi's video below

LATEST NEWS AT BSLM

BSLM: Another busy month!

We've included some updates below to give you an idea of what we've been up to. 

BSLM Update: Future Conferences

With Dr Fraser Quin

We have a little update in regards to our future conferences:

"In order to secure the venues that we need and want, we have to plan for the annal conference up to 4 years in advance. This is because venues that suit or requirement in terms of size, rooms, and expertise, tend to be booked up years in advance, and particularly in September.

We can announce therefore that our next four conferences through to 2028 will be:

2025 Brighton

2026 Warwick University

2027 Llandudno

2028 Somewhere in Scotland (Venue TBC)

We will then hope to rotate around our venues in coming years, so have the comfort of knowing each venue intimately, and they in turn understand our complex requirements. We do of course, continue to look for new venue opportunities, but will only create other partnerships if the reasons are compelling.

We want you to be involved as much as possible, this is why we have chosen locations which we feel reach a large portion of the UK. If you have any queries or suggestions at this stage, we'd welcome you to get in touch and we will consider your input as our BSLM communities voice is important to us."

If you'd like to put your thoughts forward, do email us on office@bslm.org.uk. We'd love to hear from you!

BSLM: We're supporting these studies:

AWDISP Research Survey (asking women with diabetes about sexual problems)

Do you work with women with diabetes? If so, please consider telling them about this research study at university of Surrey.

In a quick summary;

Research: Talking about sex at diabetes check ups

Inviting:

• Women aged 16+
• Living in the UK
• With a current diagnosis of diabetes (any kind or duration)

It involves a 15 minute anonymous online survey, with all participants entered into a prize draw for £100 Amazon voucher.

"Many women with diabetes experience sexual problems but they may not find these easy to discuss with health professionals. We are exploring how professionals feel regarding asking women with diabetes about sexual problems.

We want to hear from as many NHS professionals as possible, whether or not this is an area you have experience with, and even if you feel it isn't relevant to your job role."

For further details, do hit the links below. We will also happily pop you in touch with Jo, a member with us that has passed on this study to be shared within the membership. 

& AWDISP Research Survey (asking women with diabetes about sexual problems)

Technopathology and the rise of the ‘dumbphone’ – going against the grain when it comes to smart phones for kids -  New Blog Piece!

We've popped up on the 21st September Dr Suzy Scarlett's blog piece on "Technopathology and the rise of the ‘dumbphone’ – going against the grain when it comes to smart phones for kids"

A massive thanks to Dr Suzy Scarlett for writing this piece on how important considering the pros and cons for smart-phones and their impact on our kids; an in-depth, stats-packed insightful read!

If you haven't seen it yet, have a read below.

What's happening in Our Communities?

NEW Feature: Voices of Lived Experience!

A long time ago the call for Voices of Lived Experience was a regular request in our newsletters.

We're now proud to present our very own dedicated Voices of Lived Experience Group and the community it's creating within BSLM!

The group is comprised of passionate individuals who have all used lifestyle medicine to manage, and even reverse, a chronic illness or condition. 

 While the voice of patients and those with lived experience has always been so important to us, we are now in a position to ensure this voice is even louder. The group are dedicating their time to help us bring the patient voice to the forefront of everything we do at BSLM and ensure that everyone can have their voices and experiences heard. From creating resources, to helping eliminate barriers for others accessing lifestyle medicine education, and by sharing their own personal journeys, they offer not only a powerful perspective but also hope to others who may be navigating similar paths.

Have a peek below to meet each member of this fantastic group.

If you’d like to join the group and share your experiences with us, please get in touch and register your interest. Additionally, the group will be helping us to create resources for members and others living with similar conditions, so if there are any areas you’d like to suggest the group focus, or any other input you wanted to provide without being involved you can drop Rachel Cox, our Communities Officer, an email.

We look forward to having a regular feature within the Newsletter to share any stories, new members, updates and hopefully more in the future!

Our monthly Live Well Update

With the Live Well East Lothian Team

A big thank you!

Thank you to the Stafford Trust for their generous grant of £5,000 to Live Well East Lothian.

This support means a great deal to our participants, their family and carers, our instructors and the wider Live Well and BSLM team. The charity has been running since 1992 and it is with these generous contributions and a belief in our mission that we are able to keep providing such a critical service in our community.

This grant will not only help us continue running classes, supporting the physical, mental and social wellbeing of East Lothian residents, but will enable us to grow and expand our reach across the county, impacting the lives of more individuals giving them access to the resources they need to live well.

Our Podcasts 

Microbiome Medics Newest Release:

Ep.20 - Skin Deep: The Microbiome's Role in Healthy Skin

The Movement Prescription Podcast Newest Release:

Ep.20 is on it's way -  keep your eyes peeled!

Every time one of the podcasts above are released we'll be updating the newsletter so keep an eye out for updates here too for your monthly listening fix!

FEATURED BSLM EVENTS

Head to the dedicated BSLM events page for the full list of upcoming events

Our Monthly Webinar is back!

..here's a peek into October's!

We look forward to welcoming you to..

Our previous Webinars are below if you want to catch up on them! 

Other Events 

Schedule the below in your diary for October & Beyond!

This month is slightly busier than previous -  we hope you can also find time for any of the below if they are of interest alongside BSLM24 of course!

RCGP 2024

Some of our wonderful staff team will be at the conference -  come to say hi!

European Lifestyle Medicine Symposium

7-9th of October @ Melia Alicante

Best Practice Birmingham

9 - 10 October 2024 at NEC Birmingham

Aging Well Talk 2: Dying Well

16th October  - Online

BSEM Scientific Conference - Unravelling Brain Health

Nursing Live Conference: See you there!

Forestry England - PACC Training

Nursing365: Belfast

Save the date: BSLM Workshop - Accessing harder to reach communities  

More information on this event launching soon!

6th Kernow Lifestyle Medicine conference

Learning Academy 

Did you see our video and sessions at BSLM24?

We have some news for you!

We have four brand new courses coming your way!

With all of these courses in the final stages of approval, we are excited to introduce these 4 new topics to you through our social media and communications really soon.

All of these courses, in their own right provide varying CPD, are designed for an interactive, immersive learning experience which will provide learners with knowledge around these topics and Lifestyle Medicine. Watch this space over the next few months for further updates!

NHS NETWORKS

Top News Stories in September

Social prescribing evaluation resources 

The National Academy Social Prescribing (NASP) has published social prescribing evaluation resources. This document is designed for voluntary, community faith and social enterprise sector organisations. It contains guidance and tools…

Tackling diversity challenges in NHS communications 

The Taskforce for Diversity in NHS Communications, hosted in partnership with NHS Confederation and NHS Provider has met to begin its work to increase diversity among NHS communicators.

Independent investigation of the NHS in England 

Lord Darzi has undertaken a rapid investigation of the state of the NHS, assessing patient access, quality of care and the overall performance of the health system.  Findings include that…

Unpaid carers, who are they and how often do they provide care? 

Unpaid carers or informal carers – anyone who provides care, unpaid, for a friend or family member who, due to illness, disability, a mental health problem or an addiction and…

Cervical screening, my way: women’s attitudes and solutions to improve uptake of cervical screening 

In 2023, NHS England set a target to eliminate cervical cancer by 2040. This goal is set against declining levels of uptake of cervical screening over the past 20 years.…

General practice – share your experience delivering vaccinations 

Vaccination Digital Services is doing some work to better understand how GP practices deliver vaccinations for adults, as well as what works well and what could be improved. What they…

Email us - office@bslm.org.uk