How do older people sleep differently? Most people sleep between 7 and 9 hours each day. However, they may not get all their sleep at night. Around 4 in 10 older people have at least one 30-minute nap every […]
Read moreThe Silly Season – A Survival Guide The festive season is approaching fast! Along with it come plenty of social events, indulgent foods, long days and stress leading up to Christmas. No wonder it’s called the “Silly Season”! By the […]
Read moreWhat is Wellness? Many of our customers are expressing interest in “Wellness”, that is, in keeping well and avoiding illness. One customer today requested a “Better version of my current self” as opposed to the old boring self, or […]
Read moreDoes the phrase “It’s just your hormones” make your blood boil? Have you ever been dismissed, belittled or misunderstood when describing your symptoms of period pain, heavy bleeding, premenstrual problems, hot flushes, irregular periods or the like? If so, you […]
Read moreMany patients come and see us about irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). IBS is tummy pain, there’s no single symptom pattern so it’s difficult to give a good description of IBS. Patients can present in one of three ways: abdominal pain […]
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