AD This article contains product references In this fast-paced world that we live in, taking care of our bodies often takes a backseat to the demands and pressures of everyday life. However, making teeny tiny dietary changes can make a huge difference to overall health and well-being. In this blog, we’ll explore small, yet impactful changes that you can take on practically and sustainably, that when performed consistently over time, will naturally form part of your everyday routine. Breaking the fast Breakfast plays a crucial role in regulating blood sugar levels throughout the day. Wh ..read more

We’re championing kidney health. Do you really know about the importance of  your kidneys and what you can do to look after them? We spoke to Myra Casero, a Home Haemodialysis Nurse from Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham about her role in renal nursing and how we can all protect those hardworking ‘beans’ that sit just below your ribs in your back. Did you know? 7.2 million people in the UK have Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) stage 1-5 3.5 million people are affected by later stage CKD (stages 3-5) 30,000 in later stage CKD are on dialysis What are the kidneys and what do they do? T ..read more

To highlight World Kidney Day on 14th March 2024, we chatted with Dee Moore, an Occupational Therapy Assistant from Birmingham who was diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease in 2018 after being struck down with a mystery infection. Dee’s condition now means that she is on haemodialysis two days a week. This hasn’t stopped her. She hosts a popular podcast called ‘Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast in partnership with Kidney Care UK to help others navigate living with Chronic Kidney Disease. Daily tasks were becoming more difficult “It was summer 2018 and I had been feeling tired and letharg ..read more

Kidney health is one of those aspects of health that often gets overlooked. How on earth do you monitor how happy your kidneys are? Well, there are a few certain ways you can protect your kidneys through diet and lifestyle, and understanding what can go wrong is often a good way to start. This year, World Kidney Day 2024 falls on the 14th March and is a perfect opportunity to learn a few facts and understand how important those two little organs are to your health. 1.2 million people in the UK have kidney disease and don’t know it – World Kidney Day – What do the kidneys do? Most pe ..read more

It’s easy to feel disconnected during the winter months. When the weather is bad it’s even more difficult to motivate yourself to step outside. As a result, finding new ways to connect with people can be extremely difficult, and in a digital age it can be hard to know where to start. During the winter months especially, making sure you connect with people who make you happy can be an important step towards protecting your mental wellbeing.  We’ve pulled together some ways in which you can get outside and connect with people in your local area, through shared interests, volunteer scheme ..read more

Sharing food with family and friends is one of life’s greatest pleasures. Connecting with others around food is so important to our sense of health and well-being. It is part of the fabric of life. Good food is so much more than just the sum of its nutrients. It is central to our social and emotional well-being. We eat when we are happy, we eat when we are sad. We come together in communities to celebrate happy times and mourn sad times. It is part of our culture and identity, but have you ever stopped to think that sharing food with others could help improve your health too? Here are some ..read more

We strive to continually improve our understanding of our community and that includes what matters to you on a daily basis. IBS can be debilitating and can take over your life. So how do you really cope? Tell us in our 3 minute survey. Thank you for your contribution!  We’re sorry, this survey has now concluded. If you would like to submit general comments or feedback, please feel free to contact us via our website and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can. We’ll often share events like this via our newsletter – if you don’t already receive it, you can subscribe here. The p ..read more

AD This article contains product references In recent years, the shift towards plant-based diets has gained lots of popularity, with many individuals embracing veganism for health-related benefits. Adopting a vegan lifestyle requires careful attention to nutrition, especially when it comes to certain macronutrients such as protein, and micronutrients such as iron and B12.  In this blog post, we’ll explore practical tips to ensure you are well equipped to maintain a healthy balanced vegan diet. The importance of protein Protein plays a crucial role in many physiological processes ..read more

At the start of a new year, many of us will be turning towards healthy new habits to try and make up for any over indulgence over the festive period. Following a vegan diet is becoming increasingly popular, and often hailed as a healthy lifestyle choice.  Veganuary2 was started back in 2014 by Jane Land and Matthew Glover and aims to educate the benefits of a vegan diet by encouraging people to only eat vegan during the month of January. We know that for many with a bladder or bowel condition, eating vegan may seem daunting but with some careful planning and advice from a qualified die ..read more

In January, many of us resolve to improve our lives in one way or another. Whether you’re focussed on exercise, improving your diet or simply getting out and socialising more, it’s a great time to set a new goal and have something to aim for. Perhaps not surprisingly one of the most popular resolutions is to get more exercise1, but reducing alcohol consumption is also something many people choose as a new year’s resolution. New year’s resolutions have been customary for around 4,000 years. It is thought to be a tradition started by the Ancient Babylonians who offered promises in return for g ..read more