Is Lifestyle Medicine the only way to save the NHS?
My live interview on BBC One previewing the second series of the health documentary, Doctor in the House. My discussion on how…
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4 tips that may help your back pain
Back pain can be extremely debilitating. It is always worth going to see your doctor to rule out serious causes. Thankfully, the majority of back pain is not caused by…
You are what you eat: How diet can improve symptoms of depression
Mental health issues are a growing problem around the world. In the UK, recent estimates suggest that 1 in 4 of us have been diagnosed with…
4 simple tips to help your headaches
Headaches can be extremely debilitating. Around 90% of us will suffer from a headache in any given year. There can be some serious secondary causes of…
The cause behind the pain: What are the key migraine triggers and how to treat it
Headaches are an extremely common problem with over 90% of the population estimated to suffer from headaches in any given year.
Is this just the tip of the iceberg?
A new mental health care service has being launched to help GPs who are struggling with stress and unmanageable workloads.
Sugar for breakfast leads to increased childhood obesity
Children in England are starting their days fuelled by more than half their recommended daily intake of sugar, it was revealed earlier this month.
Kids eating too much sugar at breakfast
Public Health England have announced today that the average child in England eats more than half of their sugar consumption before they even...
Is it possible to make diseases disappear?
Is it possible to make diseases disappear? – In June 2016, I was invited to give a TEDx talk in Liverpool. My goal was to challenge our...
A new way forward for the NHS?
The NHS is crumbling under the weight of chronic disease. This is largely driven by diet and lifestyle factors.
Treat and Reverse Type 2 Diabetes without drugs
A short impromptu segment I did for BBC Breakfast and BBC One on how to treat and potentially reverse Type 2 Diabetes without using drugs.
SugarByHalf Campaign
Added sugar in the diet is a real problem. It is very hard to avoid these days as it is present in most processed foods.
Can Memory Loss in Alzheimer’s Disease by reversed?
Professor Dale Bredesen from UCLA and the Buck Institute of Aging will be in London this week discussing his...
How do you stay healthy whilst travelling?
How do you stay healthy whilst travelling? My conversation with Dallas Hartwig co-author of the #whole30 live from...
Is personalised lifestyle medicine the way to treat depression?
Is personalised lifestyle medicine the way to treat depression? I was live in London with Kelly Brogan MD – Holistic Psychiatrist.
Is inflammation the underlying cause of depression
A new paper has been published suggesting that one can predict which patients suffering from depression will respond to…
Why Modern Medicine needs to change
I love general practice but I don’t love the way general practice operates at the moment. Many of my patients feel frustrated by the short consultation times and feel as though they’re “on the clock”…
Live in Manchester with strength Sensei Charles Poliquin
I was live in Manchester with Strength Sensei – world famous strength coach Charles Poliquin any questions?
Can junk food be addictive?
The idea that a person can be addicted to food has recently gotten more support from science. Here, I look at how eating certain kinds of food could be driving people to make further poor food choices…
Thin on the outside, fat on the inside
Is it possible to look skinny but be clinically obese? You might be surprised by the answer…
How addressing your gut health could cure your eczema
Eczema can be unbearable, especially for children. Yes, creams provide short-term relief but when it comes to a long-term cure, your diet and the health of your gut play a more important role than you might think.
How time restricted feeding could help you lose weight
New and exciting studies have shown that eating during specific times of day could protect against metabolic effects of diet-induced obesity…
11 ways to start reversing type 2 diabetes today
Whether you have a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes or or you’ve been told you’re at risk, read on for 11 ways to start reversing the effects immediately.
Introducing the Five Minute Kitchen Workout
Contrary to popular belief, you don’t need to go to the gym to have an effective workout. Here’s an easy (and free!) way to incorporate exercise into your daily routine.
Can you reverse menopausal symptoms without taking hormones?
We’ve all heard the phrase “going through the change” but what does it actually mean – and can you treat the symptoms of menopause without taking hormones? Here, I explain how making simple changes to your diet and lifestyle can dramatically decrease the need for HRT.
The one vitamin you must give your children
As the summer starts to fade and the season starts to turn, the reduced amount of sunlight has huge health implications, especially for childrens…
How to start & end every day a little bit healthier
Do you find yourself overwhelmed by the constant barrage of “health tips” we are all exposed to these days?…
Why low fat eating can make you fat
Everyday in my clinical practice, I see countless patients trying to lose weight, trying to lower cholesterol and generally trying to “be healthy” by following LOW FAT diets. Unfortunately, this rarely works. Here’s why…