Archive for January, 2016

The Mental Illness Journey

The Mental Illness Journey “Your present circumstances don’t determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start.” -Nido Qubein The aforementioned words could not be more true, and I feel they are very applicable to one suffering from a mental illness. Life is a journey, and all “now” is, is a starting point. […]

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ARE YOUR NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS FORGOTTEN?

ARE YOUR NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS FORGOTTON? Well we’re coming to the end of January and many of you have probably already ditched your New Year’s resolutions. So is January really a great time to set resolutions to get fit and lose weight? Maybe the summer is a better time to think of this, with longer […]

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DIET MEALS HIGH IN SALT

A nutrition group say low calorie ready meals can contain harmful levels of salt.  Consensus Action on Salt and Health say a typical days intake of these products can contain twice the recommended level of salt, increasing users risk of heart disease, stroke and osteoporosis.  

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RIFLES – Care For Casualties Charity

What Kind Of Help Do We Provide? the support varies depending on the need.  The needs range from counselling for depression of a close relative after the death of a Rifleman, driving lessons for the fiancées of a blinded soldier and a triple amputee, funding retraining courses for a soldier invalided out of the army […]

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Vegetable & Grilled Tuna Kebabs

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Calories: 371 Protein: 35g Carbohydrates: 15g Sugars: 7.7g Fat: 20g Saturated Fat: 0.08g PREP TIME: 5mins.         COOKING TIME: 15mins.   INGREDIENTS: 4x Tuna Steaks (approx 150g each) 2x Red onions 12x Cherry tomatoes 1x Red pepper 1x Yellow pepper 1tbsp of Olive oil Freshly ground black pepper Lemon & […]

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Get Fit In A Fitness Centre Not So Far Far Away…

How would you like to get fit and at the same time become a Jedi Knight? Well you can! LudoSport has been around a 9yrs now across Europe and 2yrs in the U.K.  But it’s only since the launch of the latest round of the Star Wars movie franchise that it’s gained a new lease […]

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MENTAL ILLNESS AND MEDICATION

Mental Illness and Medication Many people with mental illnesses choose to use a medication to ease their symptoms. Your doctor or therapist will help you to select the right medication for your illness and circumstances, if you decide to use a medication at all. In my experience, this is a process which can take a […]

15/01/2016 | 0 Comments More

PRESERVATION AROUND SELF HARM

Supporting people away from self harming and self injuring behaviour and encouraging them towards self-empowerment. PASH@swindonmind supports individuals from the age of 16 years onwards A WARM WELCOME AND NON-JUDGEMENTAL Self Harm Information, Support & Advice P.A.S.H offers a wide range of information, advice and professional support in a safe and comfortable environment or by […]

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SHIATSU

SHIATSU – An ancient oriental therapy for the promotion of good health and relaxation. About Shiatsu Shiatsu is a physical therapy that supports and strengthens the body’s natural ability to heal and balance itself. It works on the whole person – not just with the physical body, but also with the psychological, emotional and spiritual […]

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HEALTHWATCH SWINDON

HEALTHWATCH SWINDON ‘Your Voice’ WHAT IS HEALTHWATCH SWINDON? Healthwatch Swindon has been set up as required by the health and social care act 2012. It is a new independent organisation which champions the voice of the people on health and social care services. Healthwatch gives people a powerful voice locally and nationally. At a local […]

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