by GAtherton | Feb 15, 2019 | General interest, News archive
A couple of weeks ago we listened to a speaker tells us of the value good diet has for those with chronic illness. Much of the advice is based around the importance of a good balanced diet containing plenty of whole foods eaten uncooked with plant oils replacing...
by GAtherton | Feb 15, 2019 | General interest, News archive
Article originally written by Prof John Oxford for the Hippocratic Post Every year, thousands of people get a bout of cold, (which is not the same as influenza), but can still leave you feeling unwell for 7-10 days. This year, there seems to be a...
by GAtherton | Feb 15, 2019 | General interest, Lifestyle and Coping Skills, News archive
Article originally published in the Hippocratic Post Stress that is veering into the danger zone comes with tell-tale physical and emotional signs. These are the key things to look out for. Physical: “When we are in a fight of flight situation, the body releases lots...
by GAtherton | Feb 15, 2019 | General interest, News archive
Article originally published in the Hippocratic Post Science has proven that eating processed meats is ‘as bad as smoking’. Men must watch their tea consumption or increase prostate cancer’s chances, while a daily aspirin pill ‘cuts odds’ of dying from breast...
by GAtherton | Feb 15, 2019 | General interest, News archive
Singing carols at Christmas is a pleasure enjoyed by many, but singing of all kinds can be a health boon too – especially when it comes to lung disease. As well as improving morale and ‘feel good factor’ singing regularly as part of an organised group can have a range...
by GAtherton | Feb 15, 2019 | General interest, News archive
There is a common conception that doctors must develop a professional detachment in order to function at their best. It isn’t difficult to imagine the impact on the lives of any of us if we opted to become emotionally attached to all of those people we have...