Kara Wilcox, Health Improvement Practitioner

12/08/2021

Celebrating 3 years cancer free! 💗

14/11/2019

It’s been almost 2 years since I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer and it’s certainly been a whirlwind. I’m happy to say that thanks to the amazing team at RCHT I am Cancer free and on the 10th August 2020 it will be 2 years! 🌟

After being diagnosed I lost my love for Health Promotion, struggling to see how I could believe in something which had clearly not prevented my illness. It’s taken me along time to FULLY appreciate what I already knew.. that some illness can not be avoided but we can prepare our bodies to fight these as best we can. I believe my level of health really helped me fight my Breast Cancer alongside the traditional treatments.

I recently returned to work down another career path, realising that my health and happiness is more important and focusing on a better work life balance. My love for Health Promotion and the desire to help others still remains and I will continue this page to share articles, posters and anything else which may help us all keep our body’s happy and healthy 💗

07/04/2018

🙌🙌 it’s great to see that finally a Sugar Tax on drinks is being implemented. I’m hopeful it will help reduce our sugar intake but to help us make healthier choices I think it’s important that healthier options are made cheaper!

Diet soft drinks are of course readily available but if you know me, you’ll know I’m not a fan of additives and artificial sweeteners! I much prefer natural juices, fruit water and good old plain water 👌

Half of manufacturers cut sugar content, with ministers calling it a good start in fight against obesity.

02/01/2018

Snack less and smarter on more healthy food with these easy tips and snack ideas!

29/12/2017

Please forgive me for my recent silence not only have I been enjoying a wonderful Christmas with my family but I have also been getting my head round recently being diagnosed with breast cancer. As a famous singer once sang “ the show must go on” and it will, I’m just conquering this mountain and I’ll be back 😉 I hope everyone has had a fab Christmas and happy new year 😘 xx

15/12/2017

Turns out, raspberries make grape beards.

13/12/2017

Christmas doesn’t have to be about overindulging but it doesn’t have to be boring either.

Follow these easy steps and most of all remember it’s all about balance 🎅🏻

10/12/2017

Remember not everyone can cope in cold weather and with snow - is there anyone you can check on? Popping in on older neighbours and relatives can make a big difference. https://www.nhs.uk/staywell

05/12/2017

Snowman sandwiches ⛄️ some great ideas for adding a few healthy additions to the usual Christmas party food selection 😉 x

We have 25 ideas for healthy and fun Christmas themed snacks and party foods for kids for you to use to delight your children.

18/11/2017

What better way to start the weekend than a 7am cycling session. Really recommend Phil who makes learning cycling skills fun! Loved speeding down the hills and we even spotted a deer 🦌!

07/11/2017

Skipping breakfast, cheeky evening snacks, missing that walk you promised yourself you’d do, staying up late to watch an extra episode of your favourite program..they can all have an affect on your health... the answers are there you just have to find them ☺️

28/10/2017

As the evenings draw in and we loose an hour of light many of us may find we experience symptoms of the winter blues, getting out in the day light and doing regular exercise or physical activity can help ☀️ 🏃‍♀️ ###