The Movement Prescription

British Society of Lifestyle Medicine

Welcome to The Movement Prescription, the podcast where movement meets medicine. Hosted by three dynamic GPs, Dr. Callum Leese, Dr. Suzy Scarlett, and Dr. Hussain Al-Zubaidi, this show is your go-to resource for understanding the transformative power of physical activity in healthcare. Backed by the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine, The Movement Prescription shares the society's bold vision: transforming healthcare and tackling health inequalities through the principles of lifestyle medicine. Designed for everyone but with health professionals in mind, this podcast aims to educate, inspire, and empower listeners to integrate physical activity into healthcare settings. Whether you're a clinician, a health advocate, or someone passionate about promoting well-being, our episodes offer actionable insights, real-world examples, and expert interviews. In Season Two, we dive deeper, challenging misconceptions about physical activity and exploring innovative ways to address it across diverse healthcare scenarios, including for disease-specific groups. Join us as we unlock the potential of movement to revolutionize health and bridge the gaps in healthcare for a healthier, more equitable future. Tune in, and let’s get moving—together. read less
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Episodes

Healing Through Nature: How Green Spaces Improve Health
May 29 2024
Healing Through Nature: How Green Spaces Improve Health
Urban green and blue spaces (UGS) are hugely beneficial to human and planetary health. With the environments in which we live, and the rapid growth of urbanization, we as healthcare professionals have an advocacy role in promoting green space.  Join me as I chat with Sarah and Dan from the Centre for Sustainable Healthcare. We talk about the importance of green space for health, some of the amazing ongoing examples of promotion in health care and the offerings on the table. This includes NHS Forest, being led by Dan and Sarah, which promises to give trees to any GP practice!!Greener Practice – Greener Practice – UK's primary care sustainability network Green Exercise | University of EssexTree Equity Score (free, online, mapping tool): https://uk.treeequityscore.orgNHS Forest website: https://nhsforest.org/Natural England review of reviews: https://publications.naturalengland.org.uk/publication/5939107801595904Food growing toolkit, here's the link to it in the networks: https://networks.sustainablehealthcare.org.uk/resources/food-growing-toolkit-healthcare-settingsRecent WHO Publication:Urban Green Space for Health: a review of the evidence Urban green spaces and health (who.int)Recent Paper published in Lifestyle Medicine: Urban green and blue spaces for influencing physical activity in the United Kingdom: A narrative review of the policy and evidence - Leese - 2024 - Lifestyle MedicineProduced using funding from NHS Tayside Educational Fund and the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine.Find us at https://themovementprescription.co.uk/
Nature's Healing Power: A Chat with Maggy Blagrove from Open Minds Active
May 1 2024
Nature's Healing Power: A Chat with Maggy Blagrove from Open Minds Active
Join Dr. Hussain Al-Zubaidi as he explores the magic of nature with Maggy Blagrove from Open Minds Active. This UK-based organisation is all about bringing people together outdoors for better mental health.What Open Minds Active Does:Open Minds Active helps people reconnect with nature through outdoor activities like wild swimming and yoga.They have a team of experts who make sure everyone feels welcome and included.Their Core Values:Community: Creating a friendly space where everyone can have fun together.Equality: Making sure everyone, no matter their background, can enjoy nature.Environment: Respecting and enjoying the great outdoors.Resilience: Helping people feel mentally strong through outdoor movement.Adventure: Encouraging exploration and excitement in nature.Self-care and Care of Others: Teaching skills to cope with life's challenges and supporting each other.Nature's Healing Effects:Spending time in nature reduces stress and improves mental well-being.Activities like wild swimming and yoga outdoors can boost resilience.Inclusive Communities:Open Minds Active creates safe spaces where everyone can join in outdoor fun, regardless of who they are.Many people have found joy and support in this community.Open Minds Active aims to reach more people and spread the benefits of outdoor activities for mental health.Discover the power of nature for your well-being with Dr. Hussain Al-Zubaidi and Maggy Blagrove. Open Minds Active is making outdoor adventures accessible to all, showing that nature truly has the ability to heal and unite us.Produced using funding from NHS Tayside Educational Fund and the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine.Find us at https://themovementprescription.co.uk/