Staying in touch with your GP could add years to your life

Since the pandemic, many people have fallen out of regular contact with their GPs. Long phone queues, appointment delays and overstretched NHS services have made it easy to let routine check-ups slide. But if you're in midlife or managin...

Taking ownership of your healing

Why you need more than just medicine

"Doctors would rather see a patient die according to the rules than recover in an unorthodox manner."  Molière

I’ve always found this quote amusing, though there’s a darker side to it. It highlights something many of us with ch...

Had a Bowel Polyp Removed? How to Use Food to Support Gut Health and Prevent Future Polyps

A member of my family had a polyp removed some years ago, and naturally they were worried. Polyps can sometimes be precancerous, which can sound alarming if you don’t know what to do next. Thankfully, there a...