Posts by Judy Whiteside
Retrain your brain by making like a flamingo
How standing around on one leg can help retrain your brain and your balance. From the archive: Mountain Rescue Magazine Summer, Issue 82, July 2022. Judy Whiteside So what do YOU do every night before climbing into bed? And bear in mind this is a family show. How about standing on one leg at the…
Read MoreHarnessing the restorative power of sleep
Once disrupted, poor sleeping patterns can become ingrained. So how do you break the cycle? Read on to learn about harnessing the restorative power of sleep… From the archive: Mountain Rescue Magazine Winter Issue 71, January 2020: The Fire Fighters’ Charity. The daily stresses of life and work, getting older, marital upset, bereavement, alcohol and…
Read MoreStay fit for purpose and flexible, to avoid injury
Tim Lynch discusses the benefits of looking after yourself, and how to stay fit for purpose to avoid injury during those adrenalin-fuelled call-outs. From the archive: Mountain Rescue Magazine Summer issue 45, July 2013: Tim Lynch MSc(Chiro), DC, FRCC The average team member is rarely couch-bound, preferring to spend his or her time in the…
Read MoreVolunteering with mountain rescue saved my life
Izzy de Santis and her partner, David Bartles-Smith were members of the Teesdale & Weardale team. They share how much strength and support Izzy took from her involvement in mountain rescue and the Mind Blue Light Programme. From the archive: Mountain Rescue Magazine Summer issue 65, July 2018: Izzy de Santis This is my story.…
Read MoreHow can the Rescue Benevolent Fund help support you?
What the fund can do for you, how to apply and donate, and news of the additional support we offer, including online and telephone counselling From the archive: Mountain Rescue Magazine Autumn Issue 78, October 2021: Judy Whiteside explored the treatment options. We’ve had a working agreement with the Fire Fighters Charity (FFC) from the…
Read MoreCope with stress by learning to identify the signs
Experiencing stressful situations is nothing new for the rescue community and feelings of stress and anxiety in our everyday lives may, at times, feel overwhelming. From the archive: Mountain Rescue Magazine Winter issue 79, January 2022: Jane Rosso, the Fire Fighters Charity Psychological Services Lead. Fortunately, there are some simple techniques you can try to…
Read MoreImprove your mood right now with these ten simple ideas
Feelings of depression can have a major impact on your mental health. So here’s ten things you can do right now to improve your mood and enhance your wellbeing From the archive: Mountain Rescue Magazine Summer issue 77, July 2021: Jane Rosso, the Fire Fighters Charity Psychological Services Lead, Connect with a loved one With…
Read MoreImprove your mental wellbeing by home growing your own veg
Growing your own food can have huge benefits for your mental wellbeing — and your diet… From the archive: Mountain Rescue Magazine Autumn issue 78, October 2021: Roger Saxby of the Fire Fighters Charity. Gardening can have huge health benefits — both physical and mental — and growing your own organic fruit and veg is…
Read MoreSpotlight on men’s health with three common conditions
For Men’s Health Week, the Fire Fighters Charity shone a spotlight on men’s health with three of the more common health conditions that affect men. From the archive: Mountain Rescue Magazine issue 73, Summer 2020. From the Fire Fighters’ Charity. Know your prostate The prostate gland is part of the male reproductive system and is…
Read MoreDo you take your balance for granted? Find better balance
How often do you think about where your place your limbs? Many of us take it for granted, but when you suffer with balance issues, every foot placement can be a struggle. From the archive: Mountain Rescue Magazine issue 74, Autumn 2020. Rachel Rees, Senior Exercise Therapist with the Fire Fighters’ Charity. Many of us…
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