Health & Lifestyle

Everybody seems to be talking about fasting these days and the impression that I get from articles I am reading is that it is good for everyone. But that is not strictly true.  For the purpose of this article, I am talking here about intermittent fasting, not fasting for days […]

A 38-year-old mother of one reached out to me recently she was feeling really anxious and desperately wanted to have another child. She had been trying for a year and her doctor told her that she needed to loss 2.7 kg before she would be considered for IVF. She had suffered […]

My wife, Anne, has followed the wide coverage recently of the debate around HRT. She has criticised me, as a GP, for the fact that only 10 per cent of women are taking HRT! In my, and every male doctor’s defence, I plead that we leave these matters to the […]

Keeping your brain in good condition can be aided by a good diet, and natural supplements can play a role too. In this month’s article I’m taking a look at both aspects of brain support. There is a growing understanding of the links between diet and brain health, and especially […]

The herb Plantago major (greater plantain) or weed to most people, is a familiar sight in gardens presently. The leaves may be quite large, and it is just ready to harvest. A versatile plant, it has been used as medicine and food since ancient times and has many benefits. It […]