Wellness 2025

Ideas for positive impacts on your life.

UNLOCK THE SECRET TO WELLNESS: THE LIFE-ENHANCING BENEFITS OF LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE MASSAGE!
Lymphatic drainage massage is a gentle, rhythmic technique designed to stimulate the lymphatic system, promoting detoxification and enhancing overall well-being.

This unique treatment offers a multitude of benefits, including reduced swelling and inflammation, improved circulation, and boosted immune function.

By encouraging lymph flow, it helps eliminate toxins and waste, leaving you feeling rejuvenated and revitalised.

Beyond its physical advantages, lymphatic drainage massage also promotes relaxation, easing stress and anxiety. Many clients report improved sleep quality and heightened energy levels following sessions, making it an excellent addition to any wellness routine.

As awareness of holistic health practices grows, the popularity of lymphatic drainage massage has surged. People are increasingly seeking natural ways to enhance their health and recovery, leading to heightened interest in this therapeutic modality. Furthermore, its effectiveness in post-surgical recovery and in managing conditions like lymphedema has cemented its status as a must-try treatment.

Embrace the benefits of lymphatic drainage massage and discover how it can transform your health and well-being, one soothing session at a time.

For more information about lymphatic drainage massage, as well as the range of treatments available at Woodhall Well Being, visit www.woodhallwellbeing.co.uk

MYOPIA MANAGEMENT AT WALTERS OPTICIANS
Myopia, or short-sightedness, is a common vision condition that affects millions worldwide, particularly children and adolescents. The importance of myopia management cannot be overstated, as the prevalence of this condition is increasing at an alarming rate. Effective management strategies are crucial to prevent the progression of myopia, which can lead to severe eye health issues later in life, such as retinal detachment, glaucoma and cataracts.

Owner Roy Walters FBDO SMC tech says: “Regular eye exams can help detect myopia early which is crucial in preventing progressive myopia. Options such as myopia management MySight contact lenses, as well as the Essilor Stellest spectacle lenses, are both available on payment plans at Walters Opticians.

Additionally, promoting outdoor activities and reducing screen time can also contribute to better eye health.

“By prioritising myopia management, we can safeguard the vision of future generations, ensuring they maintain a high quality of life and reducing the risk of complications associated with advanced myopia.”

For more information visit www.waltersopticians.com

AI IN EYE CARE FOR EARLY DETECTION
Artificial intelligence (AI) is playing an increasingly important role in eye care, particularly in the analysis of retinal images. During a routine eye examination, retinal scans capture detailed images of the back of the eye, including the optic nerve, macula and blood vessels. AI can now help to quickly identify patterns that may indicate early signs of diseases such as diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration and glaucoma.

AI systems are trained on thousands of scans, learning to recognise subtle changes that may be difficult to detect with the human eye alone. This allows for faster, more accurate and often earlier detection and treatment. Importantly, AI does not replace the expertise of your optometrist – it supports their diagnosis and treatment decisions. Speak to our team at David Burghardt Vision Care about how ourcomprehensive eye examinations can help protect your vision and eye health.

Words: David Burghardt

GROW GREEN
Green Synergy is an award-winning Lincoln-based gardening and horticulture charity that supports people to socialise, learn and thrive.

their mental and physical wellbeing. Their work aims to grow people, plants and places and last year positively supported more than 9,600 people.

Green Synergy currently manages two community gardens, Hillside Garden and Ellie’s Memorial Garden, and delivers a whole range of mental health and wellbeing programmes that enable children, young people and adults to improve their emotional and physical health through gardening and social therapeutic horticulture.

The charity also delivers a wide range of community events, cool and warm spaces, community engagement activities and volunteering to bring people together to create more life chances, quality green spaces and re-connect people to green spaces, growing and nature.

To find out more about Green Synergy’s wellness work, please visit www.greensynergy.org.uk

YOUR MENOPAUSE, YOUR JOURNEY
If you’re looking to optimise your menopause experience, the dedicated team of medical professionals at Regen My Menopause can help.

MSK Doctors is excited to announce its new menopause service at the Sleaford hub, MSK House.

We believe that our unique services will empower you to achieve a menopause of your choice. Our dedicated clinicians are menopause trained and can offer you a unique and individualised service tailored to your needs.

Together, we will help you to look at your menopause journey, from perimenopause through to post-menopause, from a different perspective. We can advise in navigating your symptoms and experiences in a positive way. We have developed a service that is backed by research to educate and empower you to reclaim, reframe and regenerate your menopause journey.

Why choose us?
We are a team composed of three medical professionals – including a menopause trained GP, physiotherapist and sports rehabilitator – who can provide bespoke treatment, advice, education and exercise programmes.

Our aim is to improve your lifestyle by introducing the right tools to reclaim control of your symptoms. For any challenges you may face along the way, our treatment advice and education in health and wellbeing will enable you to reframe your journey and thrive during this time of life.  

By working with us, you will have regenerated your menopause journey by having the confidence to maintain your positive, healthier lifestyle.

Our team of dedicated professionals
Menopause GP Service: Dr Anne Carlyle is a caring, compassionate and vastly experienced GP with an interest in women’s health and in particular, menopause care. She has a passion and desire to increase awareness and will promote optimal individualised care.

Lifestyle, Exercise, Education and Physiotherapy (LEEP) Service: Sonya Nicol (physiotherapist) and Harriet Worrall (sports rehabilitator).

Sonya is passionate about helping women during menopause, as she herself has been placed into medically-induced menopause. Her current and evidence-based knowledge, education and experiences can support you moving forward in this journey.

Harriet is a big advocate for a healthy, balanced and positive lifestyle which she will encourage women achieve through targeted movement, fitness and strength training.

Trust our combined, educated and bespoke service to regenerate your menopausal journey and see yourself thrive during this next stage in life.

Our services
We offer a selection of unique menopause services consisting of assessments, treatments, exercise prescription and health and wellbeing education sessions.

Your journey with us will be tailored to suit your symptoms, needs and goals to ensure you create the menopause of your choice.

We believe education is essential for you not only to thrive during your menopause journey but after it as well. This will be conducted in small face-to-face groups on a monthly basis, to help you feel supported and develop a community of like-minded women.

Regenerate My Menopause will open in late autumn. Our LEEP service will hold clinics in our Sleaford hub on Monday evenings. The Menopause GP service will be accessible initially from our Sleaford hub, MSK House, on Tuesdays, with a view to introducing Thursday clinics in Grantham, The Keep Clinic, at a later date.

The Regenerate My Menopause team is here to support you, no matter what stage of menopause you are experiencing.

Call or email us for further information and to register interest on 0330 001 0048 or email team@mskdoctors.com. For more information about Regenerate My Menopause visit www.regenphd.com/meno

HEALTH IN A HEARTBEAT
Personal trainer and former chef Ian Eassom reminds us how making even the smallest changes to our lifestyle can have a positive impact on our health.

As summer winds down along with outdoor parties, barbecues and holidays, routines resume so September offers the perfect opportunity to reassess our habits – and what better place to start than with your heart?

Cardiovascular disease remains the UK’s biggest killer, but here’s the good news: up to 80% of premature heart disease is preventable. That’s why small changes to your lifestyle made consistently can make a huge difference to your long-term health.

Heart-lifestyle connection
Your heart works hard for you 24/7, but poor diet, lack of exercise, smoking, excess alcohol, stress, and poor sleep can all take their toll. These are some of the factors that often contribute to high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity and Type 2 diabetes.

The British Heart Foundation (BHF) reports that heart and circulatory diseases cause around a quarter of all deaths in the UK but the vast majority are linked to our lifestyle.

High blood pressure – the silent killer: You can’t feel high blood pressure but over time it quietly damages your arteries and puts strain on your heart. That’s why it’s known as the silent killer.

Many pharmacies now offer free blood pressure checks, it takes just minutes and could save your life. A healthy blood pressure is typically around 120/80 mmHg.

Understanding Cholesterol: the good, the bad and the manageable. Cholesterol is a fatty substance in your blood. You need some of it, but too much of the bad LDL cholesterol can clog arteries and increase your risk of heart attack or stroke.

Obesity: healthy heart eating tips can also be found on the British Heart Foundation website and include some helpful advice, including:
• Swapping saturated fats like butter and red meat for unsaturated fats like olive oil, avocado, nuts and flaxseeds
• Eating plenty of fibre found in oats, lentils and vegetables.
• Cutting back on processed and fried foods
For a guide to portion sizes as well as healthy eating, visit The British Heart Foundation website www.bhf.org.uk

Body shape matters
Tummy tyres aren’t just cosmetic. Carrying excess fat around your middle, known as being apple-shaped, is linked with a greater risk of heart disease. That’s because visceral fat (fat stored around your organs) can lead to insulin resistance, inflammation, and higher blood pressure.
Waist measurement goals:
Men: keep waist under 94cm (37 inches)
Women: Keep waist under 80cm (31.5 inches)
Even modest weight loss (5-10% of your body weight) can have big benefits for your heart health.

Remember it’s never too late to change. Whatever your age, changing your habits today can improve your heart health and overall wellbeing tomorrow.

Start with small, sustainable changes. Add a brisk 20-minute walk daily, cook one more meal at home each week, try a new stress reducing hobby such as gardening, swap sugary drinks for water or herbal teas.

You don’t need perfection, you just need consistency!

Heart-healthy reset checklist
• Book a blood pressure check
• Measure your waist – and set a healthy goal
• Make one smart food swap (e.g. butter to olive oil)
• Find a new healthy recipe no matter how simple each week which is low in bad fat, sugar and salt
• Choose one habit to change — and start today
• Consistently and engaging in physical activity.

Exercise improves heart strength, circulation, blood pressure and cholesterol, lowers the risk of heart disease, stroke, and Type 2 diabetes, it also helps manage weight, reduces stress, and improves sleep, all of which support our heart health.

150 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise per week (such as brisk walking, cycling, or swimming), plus muscle strengthening activities twice a week would be ideal and are all going to benefit not just the heart but our mobility and mental health too!

Your heart deserves care, and it’s never too late to make changes that truly matter. So this September, as you get back into routine, make your health your priority. A stronger heart means a stronger you!

Now we are on our way to having a healthier heart, here’s a very simple and delicious heart-healthy beetroot recipe that’s easy to prepare and packed with cardiovascular benefits.

I like this dish because it can be served with fish, grilled meat etc., as part of a main dish or even adding a little bit of chopped feta will complement the flavours, but it also makes a pretty and refreshing starter.

The beetroot is rich in nitrates, which help lower blood pressure and improve blood flow; it also contains betalains, powerful antioxidants with anti-inflammatory effects.

Walnuts, high in omega-3 fatty acids, reduce the risk of heart disease and help improve cholesterol levels and decrease inflammation.

Olive oil, a staple of the Mediterranean diet, is linked to reduced cardiovascular risk and packed with monounsaturated fats and antioxidants.

Leafy greens and citrus provide fibre, vitamin C, and potassium, all of which support heart health; the citrus may also enhance nitric oxide availability, further aiding the blood.

Beetroot & Walnut Salad with citrus vinaigrette
Ingredients:
You will need:
• 2 medium fresh beetroots, peeled and roasted or boiled (can be bought ready prepared to save time)
• 1 cup baby spinach or mixed greens
• A handful of walnuts, (lightly toasted optional)
• 1 small orange, peeled and sliced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• Black pepper to taste

Method:

1. Roast or boil the beetroot until tender. Cool slightly and slice into thin wedges or cubes
2. Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, mustard and pepper.
3. Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine spinach, beetroot, orange slices and walnuts.
4. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently and it’s ready to serve. Can be served alongside any dish like grilled chicken or fish, or eaten on its own.

FAST AND FLEXIBLE MEDICAL TREATMENTS
Welcome to Private GP Lincs, a newly established private GP practice developed by Lincolnshire and District Medical Services (LADMS).

Private GP LincsWe are dedicated to providing fast, reliable and personalised healthcare services. Whether you’re in need of preventive care, treatment for ongoing conditions, or specialist help, we offer a range of services tailored to meet your needs.

With increasing pressure on NHS services and growing concern over mental and physical health, access to private GP care is becoming a highly valued benefit.

Our service offers:
• Same-day or next-day appointments, in-person or by telephone to suit you
• On the day doctor – call or book online from 9am to 2pm, Monday to Friday and a GP will call you back within three hours of your booking time
• Comprehensive and confidential consultations and arranged follow-ups
• A focus on preventive care and ongoing health management
• Support with mental health, chronic conditions, and lifestyle advice
• Convenient booking and flexible packages to suit you. 

For more information contact us: Private GP Lincs, 66 Upgate, Louth LN11 9JN.

Tel: 01507 308820 (ext 206) or email hello@privategplincs.co.uk. For information and online bookings visit www.privategplincs.co.uk

PROVIDING QUALITY OF LIFE IN LATER YEARS
At Guardian Angel Carers Lincoln & Newark we’re dedicated to supporting individuals to age well, providing professional home care services that promote independence and quality of life.

Whether you need help with daily tasks or 24/7 live-in care, we’re here to ensure that you or your loved ones can continue living safely and comfortably at home.

At Guardian Angel Carers, no matter what level of care you need, our team will be by your side.

Our focus is always on your needs, independence, happiness, and mental health. We can organise a relaxed chat at your home or our head office to discuss the ideal home care options available in Lincoln and Newark to help you or your loved ones.

Ageing well isn’t just about what individuals do for them – it’s also about having a strong support system in place. Families and professional caregivers play a vital role in ensuring older adults receive the care they need while respecting their dignity and independence.

Enjoying your later years is about more than just managing health conditions – it’s about embracing every stage of life with grace, confidence and a sense of purpose.

By focusing on physical health, mental well-being, independence, and support, older adults can continue to live fulfilling lives and enjoy their later years with dignity and respect.

At Guardian Angel Carers, encouraging independence is the key to ageing with dignity. For those who require assistance with daily tasks but prefer to stay at home, live-in care offers the perfect solution. A professional carer provides 24/7 support while allowing individuals to remain in the comfort and familiarity of their own homes, enabling them to maintain their routines and autonomy.

For more information about how we can help, visit www.gacarers.co.uk/lincoln-newark

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