9 Signs You’d Benefit from a Private GP Appointment
9 Signs You’d Benefit from a Private GP Appointment If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Should I see a private GP?”, this guide is for you. We’ve outlined 9 clear signs…
News & Opinion
This blog discusses topics in health and wellbeing, along with my opinions. There will also be occasional posts from guest contributors and if you’d like to contribute please get in touch.
How Mental Health Support Can Improve Erectile Function
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is more common than many men realise, and it’s not always just a physical issue. In fact, for many, psychological causes of ED, such as stress, anxiety,…
Recognising the Early Signs of Menopause: When to Talk to Your GP
Menopause is a natural part of ageing, but that doesn’t mean it should be endured in silence. For many women, the transition begins with subtle physical and emotional changes that…
Journey to Winter Wonderland
We’re in the midst of the Christmas break. You’ve done the obligatory family meet up, the turkey and trimmings but there’s still 10 days to go. What can you do…
Essential travel tips to avoid medical disasters on holiday
Booking a vacation to travel abroad can be fun, exciting and invigorating. Whether you’re going for a relaxing family holiday, a work trip or a lads/ladies short break it’s always…
Simple Tips to Manage Hayfever
Summer ‘s here, sun’s out along with all of nature. And so should you be too. But for some people this can be a very miserable time due to perennial…
What is Blood Pressure and How Can You Manage It?
Blood Pressure (BP) is the force exerted by blood in your arteries and veins as it’s circulating round your body. It is typically measured using two numbers, one over the…
The Dangers of seeing Physician Assistants
Do you remember Gloria Reuben – she played the role of PA Jeanie Boulet, in the hit TV show ‘ER’ At the time I had just entered medical school (1995).…
The Benefits of GP Home Visits
A couple of weeks ago I wrote a blog post about the pros and cons of telemedicine and why I believed face to face appointments were still paramount in providing…
The Benefits of Pilates
I have been doing Pilates for the last 10 years, following a back injury. Before that I used to think it was only something for bored, rich housewives 🙂 The…