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We all face difficult conversations at some point, at work, at home, and with friends and family. So why do we so often feel unprepared to start them? And why do we doubt that raising issues will lead to a better outcome for everyone involved?
Nuala McGovern is joined by Psychotherapist, international conflict mediator and author Gabrielle Rifkind, TV and podcast host Vicky Pattison, Comedian and author Helen Thorn, Entrepreneur Izzy Obeng MBE, Former social worker Sophie Baker and Romance author, Talia Hibbert.
They cover topics such as divorce, health, death and safeguarding children. Exploring what makes conversations hard and the skills that help, from raising sensitive issues with loved ones to navigating tough discussions at work.
Nuala also speaks with Talia about how difficult conversations shape storylines and add drama in novels and on screen. You can listen to it here
Recommended by Rachel
What’s Up Docs? is a podcast where doctors and identical twins Chris and Xand van Tulleken tune in to the ideas shaping our health and wellbeing.
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In this episode, they turn their attention to balance. Where does it come from, why is it so important for our health, and do some people naturally have better balance than others? They also explore how much we can improve it, and what we should be doing to maintain it.
To help them find their balance, they’re joined by physiotherapist and vestibular rehabilitation specialist, Maggie Stacey.
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Whats Up Doc is available to listen to here
and you can listen to them continue their conversation with Maggie on Doctors Notes here
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​Thanks Kerry for mentioning this during a Monday Seated Pilates Class
Equipment
Wellbeing
Portable Air conditioner
De'Longhi Pinguino Compact PACES72 Classic Portable 8,300 BTU Air Conditioner, 3 in 1 Air Conditioning Unit for rooms up to 60m³ includes a hose to remove the hot air out of an open window, Energy Class A.
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Air conditioning window seal kit for windows that open out
a useful addition to a portable air conditioner as it supports it to operate more efficiently by expelling hot air trough an open window open. Suitable for tilt and casement windows, but not compatible with sliding windows yet. comes in various sizes
Be sure to check the specifications fit with your needs as they come in multiple sizes.
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Thank you Da Mob for sharing your expertise
Kerry has kindly sent us these Hay Fever survival tips
I favour a tool kit approach so in addition to antihistamines, eye drops, sunglasses and hats I like to use:
A non-drug physical barrier: my go-to is Becodefence Plus Allergy spray. I use it at night and in the day before I go outside. It does make my throat a bit dry but it helps prevent sinus pressure and congestion.
Environmental control: air purifier. I have a Philips Air Purifier 800 series that I bought a few years ago during a bad flare up and it has been so helpful. It’s quiet enough to not bother me at night, the light is very dim.
Soothing spray: I’ve been trying Xlear as recommended by a friend from overseas. It’s available from Amazon and a few pharmacies in the UK. The moisturising effects seem to last longer than Sterimar nasal spray and it helps relieve congestion.
Supplement: Quercetin. The idea is that this helps as a mast cell stabiliser and helps reduce excessive histamine release. Recommended to me by a couple of Mobilates members and I’ve found it really helpful. I take the WeightWorld one which lasts 3 months taking one morning and evening with a meal. As always do check side effects and interaction with any meds you are on. Click on a product image to follow the link.​
Thank you Kerry
A mob member recently did a shout on the facebook group for Electrolyte suggestions, As always da Mob stepped up and shared their recommendations
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Home Made:
Several people said they make their own St Marks solution, ​
St Mark’s solution Ingredients for a one litre batch
• 20g (6 teaspoons) glucose powder* • 3.5g (a level 5ml teaspoon) table salt (sodium chloride) • 2.5g (a heaped 2.5ml teaspoon) sodium bicarbonate powder (bicarbonate of soda)
*glucose powder is not the same as sugar.
St Mark’s solution can be stored at room temperature in a bottle with a lid or in the fridge for up to 24 hours. The University Hospital, Southampton St Marks recipe PDF is available here
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Fourfive:
Donna said "The energise and hydrate ones were a game changer for my functioning. Also contains some caffeine and lions mane though." They also do recovery and creatine Electrolytes too
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Vidrate:
Rebecca wrote "they don’t have much salt. Great flavours but more for hydration. They do have one flavour with caffeine and one to help you sleep though so the trial pack is definitely worth a try."
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High5:
was suggested by several people with one mentioning the Pink Grapefruit flavour in particular.
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Other recommendations were DioraHydrate and Asda Oral Rehydration sachets
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As always do check the ingredients of any products are right for you.
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Thank you for sharing your expertise folks!
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Do you have any top tips? if so Da Mob would love to hear them so please send your LOVE suggestions to info@mobilates.com for inclusion in the next newsletter and on this page.
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