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Preparing for surgery and tips for recovery
Our surgery preparation and recovery tips Surgery can be a life-changing moment, but the experience also requires some preparation. If you’re currently waiting to prepare for surgery, this is a great time to think about what you need to do to prepare for what’s about to happen. It’s also the ideal moment to plan your…
Seasonal depression: are you feeling SAD?
Here’s how to avoid seasonal depression Seasonal depression affects many of us and is particularly prevalent at this time of year. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is often linked to a lack of sunlight, which is why the winter months tend to be when it is at its worst. If you’re struggling with seasonal depression at…
Why is self-care so important for your health?
Self-care has a crucial role in your physical, mental and emotional health. It’s a vital part of supporting yourself as a human and ensuring you can enjoy your life. But self-care is much more than just bubble baths and manicures – it’s taking responsibility for all areas of your life and giving yourself what you…
How to safely lose weight
Weight loss is a controversial topic – there are many good reasons to focus on loving your body as it is right now and recognising that your value as a human isn’t tied to weight. However, if you’ve been advised to lose weight for medical reasons or have another positive motivation for doing so. Our…
Post-surgery Aftercare Tips
A successful surgery is just the beginning of your journey back to total health. The way that you manage your post-surgery aftercare can have an impact in many ways, from how fast your body heals to how quickly you’re able to return to work. The quality of your recovery is key to ensuring that you…
The effects the cost-of-living crisis could have on people’s health.
The instability of the past couple of years – plus the health anxiety of COVID – has been a lot for us to deal with. Now, as we enter a winter defined by a cost-of-living crisis, there are many more challenges ahead. While the cost-of-living crisis is being viewed as an economic emergency, the impact…
Non-surgical Rejuvenation: is it right for you?
Advances in technology, as well as sophisticated equipment and progress in expertise, have created a wealth of new opportunities when it comes to non-surgical rejuvenation today. It’s no longer necessary to undergo invasive and intense processes to achieve positive change, as many impressive solutions are available from an aesthetics clinic without the need for physical…
How to take care of your mental health
Taking care of yourself The past couple of years has been tough on everyone, especially during the pandemic. Taking good care of yourself not only helps you to navigate tough times but also means you can move forward and create opportunities when you feel ready to. Given the challenges we all face this winter, it’s…
What is Strep A? (Streptococcus A)
To read the newspaper headlines today, it seems as if Strep A is the new COVID. That’s not the case – Strep A is a very common bacteria that many of us already have in our throats and on our skin. However, there are obvious dangers with Strep A for those who are vulnerable to…
Is it time to see a private doctor?
The impact of the pandemic, plus pre-existing challenges relating to funding and staffing, have created a very hard situation in healthcare in the UK. That can have a big impact on patients, from waiting times to get an appointment to the range of options available regarding treatment. For many people today, seeing a private doctor…