Episode 71: Mind, Body & Spirit

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A PODCAST LECTURE BY Finbar McGrady

14/02/23

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SPEAKER Bio

Dr Finbar McGrady MB, BCh, BAO, MPhil, MRCGP, cPGME

I qualified from QUB in 1999. I completed my GP training in 2004, before taking up GP Partnership. I now mainly practice as a GPwSI in dermatology.

A massive change in lifestyle in my mid 30s lead to a successful career in triathlon. High performance has given way to an approach suited more to health & longevity.

I have an interest in sports physiology, nutrition and psychology in order to develop a truly holistic approach to health and longevity in mind, body & spirit.

Take-Home Points

MIND

  • Find time to be Mindful during the day - when performing mundane tasks, focus on the sensations you have when doing it (be present)

  • Try meditation - two apps to help get started: HeadSpace and Waking up with Sam Harris

  • Sleep - use light to regulate sleep and have a relaxation technique before sleep (avoiding stimulation)

BODY

  • You don’t ned to do strenuous exercise - pick something you enjoy as you are more likely to stick with it

  • Include strength training alongside aerobic exercise

  • Consider a personal trainer to help get you started with the correct techniques

  • Nutrition:

    • wide variety of plant food

    • nuts and seeds if not eating meet for essential amino acids (or consider a supplement)

    • Be wary of fortified products and other processed foods

    • Suppllements can be helpful, for example: Omega 3’s, Vitamin D and Probiotics

SPIRIT

  • Gratitude Journal

  • Exercising self compassion and being easy on yourself

  • And practicing foregiveness with others

FURTHER INFO

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