Eating to Build Immunity and Resilience Against Sickness
Sickness in the workplace is at an all-time high, costing UK employers over £100 billion annually in 2023—a dramatic increase from £73 billion just
five years earlier, according to the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR). This rise places enormous strain on both employees and businesses, by reducing productivity and profits What we eat is fundamental to our health, resilience,
and productivity. Yet, in today’s fast-paced world, modern lifestyles make it increasingly difficult to prioritise healthy eating amidst the prevalence of ready meals, takeaways, and ultra-processed foods.
That’s why we provide science-backed insights and practical tools to empower employees to take control of their health. Our ‘Eating for Immunity and Resilience’ presentation is a powerful addition to any workplace wellness programme, designed to inspire positive change, reduce workplace sickness, and support long-term well-being.
What Participants Will Learn
What is the Immune System? How immunity works and why it is central to overall wellness.
Why Food Choices Matter – How everyday meals can either support or weaken your body’s ability
to fight off illness.
The Science of Immunity and Nutrition – Latest research on how the body processes food to
bolster immunity.
The ‘Top Ten’ Immunity-Boosting Foods – Key ingredients to stay healthy and resilient.
Simple, Practical Ways to Eat Better – Easy planning tips, meal ideas, that integrate into busy lives.
Small Steps, Big Results – Minor tweaks to daily routines – big result to improvements in health.
Interactive Q&A – A chance to ask tailored questions and receive actionable advice.
Outcomes for Your Organisation
This presentation is not just about theory—it’s about real-world results to reduce sickness, absenteeism and presenteeism, inspiring your employees to make lasting behavioural changes that lead to long-term health benefits for both work and home life.
When your employees thrive, so does your organisation – ‘Eating for Immunity and Resilience’ is an investment in the health of your employees and the future of your business.
The Gut-Brain Connection: The Science Behind Gut Health, Resilience and Performance
“Understanding the Gut-Brain Axis for Better Productivity and Long-Term Health”
The gut is far more than just a part of our digestive system. Often referred to as our “second brain,” it plays a central role in our physical and mental well-being.
In fact, 80% of our immune system resides in the gut, and its health impacts everything from productivity at work to our risks of developing serious conditions such as dementia, Alzheimer’s, cancer, diabetes, and heart disease.
Recent advances in science have shed light on the gut-brain axis—a powerful communication network between the gut and the brain. This connection influences our mood, cognitive function, and long-term brain health. When gut health is compromised, it can lead to increased inflammation, hormonal imbalances, and even an elevated risk of neurological disorders.
What This Presentation Covers
In this engaging and science-led session, we explore:
- The Importance of Gut Health
- The Gut Microbiome Explained
- How it influences our overall health
- The Gut-Brain Connection
- How the gut communicates with the brain
- Practical Lifestyle Changes
- How to nurture a healthy gut
- Foods to Support Gut Health & Microbiome
- Easy-to-follow guidance
- Interactive Q&A – Providing tailored advice for long-term gut health.
Understanding gut health is a key component of any wellness strategy. By equipping employees with the knowledge and tools to improve their gut microbiome, businesses can drive lasting change that benefits both individuals and the organisation as a whole.
Focus on Men’s Health: Cancer Awareness & Prevention, Supporting Mental Health
Men’s health in the workplace is a growing concern, yet many men still find it difficult to speak up about their physical and emotional wellbeing. This reluctance is often fuelled by longstanding stereotypes about masculinity and toughness, which can lead to serious health issues going undetected.
At Your Work Wellness, our science-led presentations are designed to break this
cycle. By creating a safe, supportive environment, we empower men to talk openly
about their concerns and take early, proactive steps toward better health.
Grounded in the latest peer-reviewed research, our Men’s Health webinars and
workshops help employers foster a healthier, more engaged workforce—one where
prevention is prioritised and open conversations are the norm.
The notion that “men don’t talk” about their health is a stereotype we aim to break.
Men’s Health Matters
What You’ll Learn:
- Most Common Cancers in Men – Understand the prevalence of prostate, testicular, lung, colorectal, and skin cancers, along with crucial warning signs.
- Raising awareness of symptoms and risk factors encourages early detection.
- Cancer Prevention Through Nutrition -Discover how dietary choices, including plant-based options, can reduce risk factors.
- Simple Swaps & Recipe Ideas – Explore practical meal ideas that fit into busy schedules without compromising on taste or nutritional value.
- Key Lifestyle Factors – Learn how stress management, exercise, and better daily habits can boost overall wellbeing.
- Importance of Screening & Early Diagnosis – with latest guidelines on screening for specific cancers, and the transformative impact of early detection.
- Support & Resources – Find out about nutritional counselling, medical guidance, and emotional support options available for men in the workplace.
Sleep Well, Work Well Reducing the Risk of Dementia
Sleep is not just about rest; it’s a fundamental pillar of health, especially when it comes to our cogintive health and the long term brain function. In our Sleep Well, Work Well presentation, we highlight the role of quality sleep in reducing dementia risk and promoting long-term cognitive health and overall better health outcomes.
Our experts will guide you through the importance of balancing our circadian rhythm and creating the right hormones in the body which is enabled by good sleep patterns.
Our presentations are science led with the latest research providing valuble insights to help organisations support employees in prioritising sleep, debunking myths around “powering through” and late nights. By improving sleep health, we can create a more focused, resilient workforce.
Our presentation dives into essential areas to empower everyone with insights and practical steps for lasting change:
- What Happens During Sleep?
- The Markers of Good Sleep
- The Risks Associated with Poor Sleep
- The Importance of Sleep for the Brain and our Immune Health
- Ways to Balance our Circadian Rhythm
- Impact of poor sleep on weight management
- How to developing Better Sleep Habits
- Creating a Sleep-Friendly Environment
Burnout Prevention & Recovery
Burnout is not just an individual challenge; it is a systemic workplace issue that impacts
- Mental health
- Productivity
- Staff retention and Morale
Why book this presentation?
Led by Kumud Gandhi, an expert in workplace wellness, nutrition and mental health, this resentation is evidence-based, highly engaging and tailored to the modern workplace. With her FTSE 100 client base and work with World Health Organisation Kumud provides personal insights and experience so that employees can create meaning change!
Empowering Employees and Strengthening Your Workplace
This presentation will cover:
- Recognising Signs of Burnout: Early warning signs and how to differentiate it from regular stress.
- Understanding Triggers and Root Causes Common causes, unrealistic expectations, lack of control and workplace culture.
- Practical Solutions and Techniques External factors, family obligations feelings of failure. Poor sleep
- How to Manage Stress, mindfulness breath control and resilience training.
- Building a Resilient Workplace Building a Supportive Culture that prioritises employee well-being and sustainable performance.
- Tools and Resources to evaluate and mitigate burnout risks in the workplace.
- Creating your Personal Plan
Empower your team to Flourish and thrive with our evidence-based approach to burnout prevention and recovery. Let’s build a workplace where well-being drives success.
Building Mental Health Resilience in the workplace THROUGH Nutrition and mood boosting foods
In a world that demands constant focus, problem-solving and the ability to adapt, maintaining strong mental resilience is crucial. Mood boosting foods are essential to balance our hormones and body chemistry.
More than just managing stress, anxiety and the feeling of being overwhelmed, resilience is about having the tools to thrive, both at work and in life.
We help individuals and organisations build mental strength by understanding the critical role nutrition and brain chemistry play in mental and emotional health.
Mental resilience is deeply rooted in our brain chemistry. The brain relies on a delicate balance of neurotransmitters to regulate mood, concentration and emotional responses. Serotonin, dopamine and other key chemicals are influenced by the nutrients we consume, which in turn impact our ability to manage stress and maintain focus.
Practical Tools for Mental Resilience
We believe that mental resilience begins with understanding brain chemistry. Once employees have this foundation, they can implement practical strategies to stay well.
The link between nutrition and emotional health
The right foods can naturally boost serotonin levels and, in turn, enhance brain function and
emotional health. We highlight Foods rich in tryptophan – a precursor to serotonin and essential for
creating and maintaining good mental health, as well as other key food groups to include and avoid.
Key foods are essential for maintaining mood stability and cognitive clarity. Incorporating these daily
can be game-changing in how individuals manage stress and maintain a positive outlook. We share
quick, delicious and nutritious recipes and discuss:
- How to recognise the early signs of mental fatigue and burnout: Understanding the warning signs and how nutrition, rest and exercise can mitigate the impact of stress.
- Tools to reframe thinking: we provide reframing examples which can stop automatic negative thoughts and build confidence which directly impacts performance at work.
- Simple habits to strengthen resilience: Practical examples such as mindfulness practices, breathing exercises, improving sleep hygiene and reducing reliance on stimulants like caffeine, all help to build a resilient mindset.
Creating a supportive environment has never been more important. Start by equipping employees with the knowledge and inspiration they need to make healthier lifestyle choices.
Building Resilience For The Menopause
This 45 minute webinar will include:
- What is the menopause: physical and emotional symptoms women experience
- How organisations can support female colleagues, what’s available at present
5–10 minute refresh with signposting existing EAP programmes and company-led initiatives.
The remaining 40 min will cover these actionable steps employees can take to build resilience during menopause. Includes 15 min Q&A at the end.
Balanced Nutrition for the menopause
Good nutrition is at the core of managing menopause symptoms. A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins can help stabilise blood sugar levels and prevent energy crashes.
Incorporating calcium-rich foods like leafy greens, almonds and fortified plant milks can also
support bone health, which is particularly important as women are more vulnerable to
osteoporosis post-menopause. We explain:
- How the body chemistry and hormone changes can impact our taste, food choices and metabolism
- Nutrition to balance hormones and combat symptoms, including foods to add and those to avoid
- How to incorporate small, but consistent dietary changes, such as increasing intake of omega-3 fatty acids, which can help with mood regulation
- Food as fuel and metabolism – how to maintain energy levels and avoid spikes and slumps
- Planning tips and recipes to support a healthy menopause
Lifestyle changes to reduce menopause symptoms, enhance wellbeing & build resilience
- Movement & Cardio – Bitesize exercises, walking and why regular breaks are essential for heart health and mood management.
- Weight Training – the importance of strength training to maintain muscle mass and support bone density.
- Stretching – how simple desk stretches, or a 10-minute yoga session can transform your menopause.
- Stress Management & Mindfulness – breathing and reframing techniques to achieve a sense of control and calm even during challenging moments.
- Sleep Hygiene – small changes to your evening routine to improve sleep quality.
- HRT Today – options available.
