IMG Support GP TPD ,Trainer, Appraiser & Partner, Diabetes lead, Accredited Lifestyle Medicine Physician. Interested in Healthcare Economics. Views are my own.
So proud of my excellent colleagues who are making our ethos of putting joy back in General practice a reality. Well done #teambutehouse for the Cambridge GP Leaderboard nomination for medical students teaching @hhill1978@Elango19871@KaushalyaDissa4 & N Satchi
We are working with Luton Council on a new Healthy Weight and Physical Activity initiative for Luton residents, called Luton Fresh Steps. Please refer to the attached flyer for more information. The QR code for registration is included on the flyer.
Which intermittent fasting strategies are better?
All intermittent fasting strategies and continuous energy restriction diets reduce body weight
Alternate day fasting showed benefit in body weight reduction compared with continuous energy restriction
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We are deeply saddened by the tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad. On behalf of the BMA @DrPhilBanfield has written to @IMAIndiaOrg to express our condolences and support at this difficult time.
Our thoughts remain with the families, students, doctors, and all those affected.
“To be successful at anything, you don’t have to be special.
You just have to be what most people aren’t: consistent, determined and willing to work for it. No shortcuts.”
— Tom Brady
Get ready to jumpstart your path to a healthier lifestyle at our event
"Kick start your journey to better health"!
Kick start your journey to better health
if you or a family member has Type 2 Diabetes or pre-diabetes or you are looking for advice to live a healthier lifestyle
We’ve successfully delivered the 100-Day Diabetes Freedom Challenge Project! Our team feels satisfied, enthusiastic, and motivated for future projects. It’s inspiring to see participants embrace healthy lifestyles, lose weight, and control their diabetes. Wishing everyone a lifetime of health and happiness!
Let’s make simple food swaps this year to improve insulin sensitivity and help reverse insulin resistance:
⚡Swap fruit juice for whole fruits.
⚡Swap white rice for quinoa.
⚡Swap wheat flour bread for sourdough bread.
⚡Swap seed oils for olive oil.
⚡Swap milk chocolate for dark chocolate (70% or higher).
This year, let’s use James Clear’s four proven strategies to build consistent healthy habits. Read the thread below to learn how to make your healthy habits obvious, attractive, easy and rewarding.
**Happy New Year!**
As we step into 2025, may we dedicate ourselves to our purpose with sincerity, find joy in the journey without being attached to outcomes, and face life’s ups and downs with a calm and steady mind. Wishing everyone a year filled with success and happiness!
As we step into this New Year, let us embrace the opportunity to refresh our souls and refocus on what truly matters. Wishing everyone a year of vibrant health, endless happiness and the strength to create a life filled with purpose and meaning.
We put a lot of effort into planning the holiday period between Christmas and New Year to make it perfect. However, if we want to get the best out of ourselves—both mind and body—we should also plan for the time between New Year and the next Christmas!
Merry Christmas!
This season, cherish the warmth of togetherness and the joy of family and friends. Let these moments recharge your spirit and fill you with positivity for the year ahead.
Wishing you love, peace, and happiness this holiday season!
We were meant to move our bodies and keep our minds still, but in this era of social media, we're doing the opposite. On this World Meditation Day, let's reconnect our mind and body with some simple deep breathing exercises!
Our SMART strategy helps reverse metabolic diseases like type 2 diabetes by lowering insulin and stress hormone (cortisol) while maintaining a healthy metabolism:
S - Sleep: Reduces cortisol levels
M - Mindfulness: Lowers cortisol
A - Activity: Boosts insulin sensitivity and maintains metabolism
R - Real Food: Prevents sugar spikes and improves insulin sensitivity
T - Time-Restricted Eating: Enhances insulin sensitivity and maintains metabolism
Humans survived famines and environmental disasters by storing extra energy as fat. But in today’s world of abundant food, with supermarkets and fast-food outlets full of ultra-processed options, this ability is making us metabolically inefficient and prone to obesity.