How can the way we breathe help with stress and anxiety?
Every minute of every hour of every day, throughout our entire life, we breathe. Most people assume we breathe in and we breathe out, with no more to it than that. On the contrary, however, the breath is one of the most powerful tools we have to regulate our nervous system and, in turn, affect […]
Private GP Appointments – Frequently Asked Questions
We provide quick and easy access to private GP services. Using our online portal, you can book a face-to-face, virtual or telephone appointment with a practitioner of your choice at a time that’s convenient for you.
Is exercise really good for you?
Many years ago when I was a medical student (and for those of you who know me it was a LONG time ago!) I undertook a study module with this heading. My findings were astonishing and the polar opposite of what I had thought-it seemed that exercise reduced the energy available to the body to […]
What is the Gut Microbiome?
The Gut Microbiome (or Microbiota, if we are being exact) is the complex ecosystem of microorganisms that live within the gastrointestinal system of all humans and animals. This community of microbes includes bacteria, viruses, fungi and archaea, to name but a few, and are most densely populated in the colon. They play a crucial role […]
