Archive for January, 2016

SUNS – Service Users Network Swindon

“Talking about your mental health in Swindon” Are you using mental health services? Would you like to talk about your care and make a difference to the way services are run? Do you need help or advice? Would you like to attend SUNS Voice Groups? Join now for FREE WHAT IS SUNS? SUNS is a […]

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THE SWINDON LISTENING LINE

FEELING STRESSED OR WORRIED? Dont know who to talk to? We are a free confidential listening line… We can offer a friendly ear and can signpost you to other services No matter what your problem we are there to listen If you have no credits you can txt us and we will call you back […]

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WEAR IT… BEAT IT…

GET READY TO JOIN THE FUN: Have a great time this coming February. Put yourself and your friends in the picture and Wear It, Beat It. For the British Heart foundation. JOIN THE FUN ON FRIDAY 5th FEBRUARY: It’s fun and easy, you just wear RED and help beat heart disease by hosting an event […]

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NO SMOKING DAY THIS MARCH

No Smoking Day is our yearly big push to get smokers who want to quit started on the path to being Proud Quitters. Over 10 million people in the UK still smoke, and around 100,000 die every year from smoking-related causes*. NO SMOKING DAY 2016: On Wednesday 9 March, help your staff quit with positive […]

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CHOLESTEROL- THE FACTS

The U.K. has one of the worlds worst records for heart disease.  Each year more than 300,000 suffer from heart attacks. So what is the main course? The worse culprit is too much saturated fat in our diet.  Saturated fat is converted by the liver into blood cholesterol, high levels of which are very closely […]

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THE OLIVE OIL DEBATE

Scientists have said that the monounsaturates in the olive oil, can help you to lower blood cholesterol in the same way that polyunsaturates do. In Spain, Italy and Greece where a lot of olive oil is used and little saturated fat is eaten, the rate of heart disease is very low.  Even though – as […]

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CHILLIWACK BOMBER – Canada Goose

Encapsulates the iconic style of bush pilots in the Canadian Arctic. Having worn Canada Goose Jackets several times in arctic conditions, I’ve found not only that Canada Goose Jackets are Iconic but a product second to none.  Mike Buss. FUNDAMENTAL -10°C / -20°C Fundamental warmth fashioned for everyday use. DETAILS: FIT Regular FILL 625 Fill Power White […]

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THE WEIGHT LOSS SOLUTION

RESISTANCE TRAINING: Resistance training increases muscle tissue and elevates metabolism to burn more calories, 24hrs per day. SMART EATING: Eating at regular intervals provides energy and increases metabolism.  Don’t restrict your calories below normal calorie intake 2000-2500 calories. MANAGING CHANGE: Changing the status quo in our lives is never easy.  It’s important to identify the […]

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WHY DIETS DONT WORK

The most popular way to produce a negative calorie balance is…. TO DIET. It is assumed that eating fewer calories results in weight loss.  However, over 96% of dieters regain the weight they lost (and often more) after they return to normal eating. SO WHY DONT DIETS WORK? When our calorie intake is reduced, most […]

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The Challenge of Making Behavioural Changes

Behavioural change programmes are considered to be state of the art the treatment of weight management. In order to make permanent changes in ones lifestyle a person must possess adequate motivation, the correct knowledge and the appropriate skills. Behavioural intervention is an ongoing process in which individuals identify their habits, learn how they occur and […]

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