6 Signs to look for in Early Dementia
As a GP, dementia is a condition that I come across on a daily basis. In the early stages it can be difficult to spot.
March: A Time to Raise Awareness for Ovarian Cancer
For many years as a GP I have tried to raise awareness of this cancer, that is commonly labelled as the ‘silent’ killer of women!
Men Please Take Charge of Your Health! 3 Powerful Reasons Every Man Should Access Healthcare Today
November is here, and that means it’s time for Movember—a month dedicated to raising awareness for men’s health issues, particularly prostate and testicular cancers, and mental health challenges.
The Hidden Cost of a Tan: Protect Your Skin from UV Damage and Skin Cancer
We all love the holiday glow a tan gives us, but at what cost? Skin cancers are so preventable by using an SPF and we should be using an SPF 30+ daily (even in the UK!) on sun exposed areas.
Body Contouring: Exploring the Benefits of Fat Dissolving Injections
Not too much of a surprise, but one of our favourite treatments at RevitaMed is fat dissolving with Aqualyx! Who wouldn’t want those stubborn areas of fat to disappear?
Hay Fever Season. Battling Fatigue & Concentration Issues
Only those who have never had Hay fever can underestimate its impact on daily functioning during the summer months. Hay fever symptoms affect about 10-15% of the population and can cause significant fatigue and problems with concentration and alertness.
Endometriosis Awareness Month
Dr Jen As a female GP, one of the most difficult conditions I deal with daily is Endometriosis. Its wide ranging symptoms and the difficulty in getting a definitive diagnosis, leads to frustration and often multiple uncomfortable investigations. Endometriosis affects millions of women worldwide, yet it remains a widely misunderstood and often overlooked condition. Today, […]
Let’s Talk Menopause! 10 Life-Changing Symptoms
It is hardly surprising that with the list of symptoms menopause can cause it is filling people with a sense of dread! There are lots of unscrupulous clinics out there praying on our anxieties and currently offering HRT way above recommended levels that we do not have safety data for.
Menopause and the alternatives to HRT under the spotlight!
As I said in my last blog, I found myself plunged into menopause 9 years ago, aged 38, through the treatment of my breast cancer. Without the option of HRT, I was on the look out for anything that may help relieve those symptoms!
The challenge of finding the ‘best’ HRT!
As a female GP of a certain age, I am regularly asked by friends, family, and patients, “What is the best HRT to go on?” So, let’s try to simplify the types of HRT out there and why a ‘one size fits all’ approach just doesn’t work for most women.
