Sally Bell

I am a GP with expertise in lifestyle medicine and women's health. I offer consultations, retreats and webinars to guide you back to health.

[Sally Bell @DrSallyBell]

2 years ago today was our first time making Kombucha as a family.

Something that sounds complicated can be so easy to make at home.

Kombucha such a great way to get good bacteria into our guts.

#guthealth #foodismedicine

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It is with great delight that I will be talking to Peter Harper from @the.drunken.monk to draw from his expertise.

Join us tonight at @the.drunken.monk (IGLIVE) to discuss why meditation is important for health.

#TheDrunkenMonk #meditation #lifestylemedicine #IGLIVE

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How do we connect with ourselves? How do we get present? Is this just for the contemplative few with lots of time on their hands?

Join me and Peter on Thursday to find out more.

#TheDrunkenMonk #meditation #lifestylemedicine #IGLIVE #DrSallyBell

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Meditation Monday - Figure out what works for you!

A rich array of advice can be found about how to meditate. Take only what you find works in your daily routine.

As Meditation Monday comes to a close sign up to my newsletter: https://t.co/zaYYoiVlQd

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Tip 7

Reflect.

Each Monday I have been posting a meditation tip - it only takes a few minutes a day to improve your health!⁠ As Meditation Monday comes to a close (for now) sign up to my newsletter and keep an eye out on my website for more tips: https://t.co/zaYYoiVlQd

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Sleep Sunday - Tip #5

Avoid screens - computers, smart phones, tablets and TV - two hours before bed.
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#Sleep #Sleepysunday #Health #Nottingham #Selfcare⁠
#lifestylemedicine #drsallybell

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Top tip - Number 6

Scan your body. Pay attention to how you feel, scanning your body from your scalp all the way to your toes. Identify the areas that are relaxed, those that are tense, and how you’re holding your body.
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#meditation⁠ #meditationtips⁠ #health⁠

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How to improve your sleep - Tip number 4

Avoid all caffeinated food and drinks after midday.
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#Sleep #Sleepysunday #Health #Nottingham #Selfcare⁠
#lifestylemedicine #drsallybell

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Meditation Monday - Tip #5

Be kind to yourself. There is no wrong way to meditate, so be accepting of whatever happens. If you find your mind wandering, bring it back to your breathing and how your body feels.

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Tip #3 for a great nights sleep:

Get a regular schedule, our bodies thrive on rhythm.
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#Sleep #Sleepysunday #Health #Nottingham #Selfcare⁠
#lifestylemedicine #drsallybell

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Tip #4 - Take deep breaths. 

Focus yourself by breathing deeply. Some people count their breaths, while others prefer to repeat a word to themselves.

Sign up to our mailing list for more amazing tips on meditation here: https://t.co/2rjY3kAFBX⁠
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#meditation⁠

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Sleepy Sunday - Tip #2⁠

Get active in the daytime but avoid strenuous exercise at night.

Sign up to our mailing list for more amazing tips: https://t.co/2rjY3kAFBX⁠
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#Sleep #Sleepysunday #Health #Nottingham #Selfcare⁠
#lifestylemedicine #drsallybell

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Has life become too sweet??

#sugartax #sugaralternative #nottingham #lifestylemedicine #integrativehealth #foodasmedicine #reversedisease #nationalfoodstrategy #drsallybell

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It was so great to chat to Jewellery Designer @roseannacroftjewellery about the legacy we want to leave behind us in life.

Listen in! And look out for Roseanna’s amazing work.

https://t.co/RhcwgZYFaK

#wholeheartedliving

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Tip #3 - Get comfortable. 

You can sit, lie down, stand, or walk—whatever is most comfortable for you in the moment.
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#meditation⁠ #nutritiontips⁠ #meditationtips⁠ #health⁠ #meditationmonday⁠ #nottingham

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Tip #1

Get out into the sunlight in the morning, aim for 20 minutes, even when overcast, this triggers your brain to release chemicals that regulate your sleep cycle.

Sign up to our mailing list for more tips: https://t.co/2rjY3kAFBX

#Sleep #lifestylemedicine #drsallybell

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Sugar tax: out of the frying pan into the fire?

Last week we saw the national food strategy suggest a sugar tax on food. I applaud much of their initiative and am an advocate for un-processing our highly processed diet. 

What are your thoughts on sugar tax?

#sugartax

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Have you tried to make your own vegetable crisps?

Beetroots sliced with the mandolin, over night in the dehydrator and finished off in the oven with a little oil and salt.

Could it be any easier?

#recipewednesday

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Tip #3 - Embrace wherever you are!

You do not need a special place to meditate. You can meditate on the bus, at a park, on your bed, at work, or anywhere else.
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#meditation⁠ #nutritiontips⁠ #meditationtips⁠ #health⁠ #meditationmonday⁠ #nottingham

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Check out the amazing @hannahloumiller

We will be doing a IGLIVE tomorrow! We will be having an honest conversation about midlife disappointments & how we can make good choices for our wellbeing in these times.

#purpose