Dr Shilpa Dave GP and staff were amazing and went above and beyond to help my daughter secure an appointment she urgently needed for study abroad. Another family…
The traditional family GP model is dying
The Traditional Family GP Model is Dying: Embracing Patient-Centric Care Introduction In recent years, the traditional family GP model has been facing a steady decline as chains of private GP surgeries owned by hospital groups, particularly in London, have rapidly expanded. These groups often offer short consultations with different doctors each time and have limited…
Diabetes – The Basics
Diabetes is a condition characterized by high levels of blood sugar. There are two main types of diabetes –Type 1 and type 2. The most common diagnostic measure for diabetes is the HbA1c test, which measures levels of glycated haemoglobin in your blood to indicate how much sugar has built up over time. A high…
Should I meditate in the morning or night?
Teddington, Richmond, Twickenham and Kingston are all vibrant areas with great shopping restaurants and services. Many families choose to move to these areas because of great schools, rail access and proximity to the Royal Parks of Richmond and Bushy. However how many of us take the time to find a quiet space to be mindful…
Why do men have more heart attacks?
Most people know that men have a higher risk of having a heart attack than women do. But did you know that there are some specific reasons why this is the case? In this blog post, we will take a look at some of the factors that contribute to men’s increased risk for heart attacks.…
Why am I putting on weight?
Weight gain isn’t just an issue associated with the food you eat or how much you exercise. It can also be affected by your hormones — and vice versa. Often, however, larger weight fluctuations are due to a hormonal change or imbalance, which is something many people don’t even think about. According to studies, hormonal…
How long should I be on HRT and when should I stop taking it?
Hormone replacement therapy is a treatment that is usually a patch gel or implant that is designed to replace hormones that if reduced in level because of the menopause the reduction in these humans can be very challenging as when these hormones fall to low levels they can create many symptoms. Some of these can…
Top eight strategies for effective weight loss
Forget crash diets if you want to lose weight and keep it off for good you need a longer term approach. The right diet for you is of course one that you can stick to and enjoy but you also need to consider certain lifestyle behaviours as well. The secret to long-lasting weight loss is…
What is body composition analysis and why is it important?
Health practitioners universally agree that too much fat is a serious health risk and a risk factor for conditions such as hypertension, diabetes heart disease, gall bladder conditions and several other problems related to obesity. There is now an ongoing epidemic of obesity in children and adults that has highlighted the importance of measuring and…
Getting the best sleep you can
Sleep is important for all age groups. You need seven to nine hours of sleep each night to regenerate your energy, balance stress, and consolidate your memories from that day. The different stages of sleep enable your body to repair in different ways. When you’ve had a quality night of sleep, having completed several uninterrupted…
Functional DX Health Screen
Join the Revolution Blood tells a story from mild inflammation to chronic illness and serious diseases getting to the root cause of health concerns starts with the worlds most advanced blood interpretation technology functional DX analyse this up to 125 different biomarkers uncovering hidden patterns so that real health solutions can be provided to prevent…
Managing fatigue over the Christmas period and beyond
Are you suffering from constant fatigue or low energy levels? This year has been like no other, one of the commonest symptoms patients are currently feeling is fatigue, a sense of flatness, burnout, and even the prospect of a bit of christmas shopping can almost seem too much to face. Why have we all burned…
Managing Long COVID with a Multidisciplinary Lifestyle Medicine Approach
The increasing recognition of Long-COVID as a significant health concern (around 10% of COVID patients) has reinforced the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to health. We have realised that the membership products we have created are a platform to support our patients who have been through COVID only to realise that they are left with…
