National Walking Month
Walking is an easy and accessible way to improve physical and mental health and a 20-minute daily walk can reduce the risk of a number of preventable health conditions.
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Posture
In this blog I look at how to achieve better posture habits. I also look at the Alexander Technique.
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Stress: Interview with Dr Siobhan Graham
In this video blog Dr Siobhan Graham is interviewed by Susan Hughes in the Vitalis Health clinic in Belfast City Centre.
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Formula Milk Company Controversy
In this blog I refer to a recent article about formula milk companies published by the World Health Organisation alongside some information about the history of breastfeeding.
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EFFECTS OF STRESS
I see so many patients with bowel problems, sleeping problems, muscle problems, you name it, and so often this always goes back to same the source: STRESS. Here I am going to explain how stress creates physical problems all over your body.
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Do I need to take vitamin D3?
In Vitalis I conduct many blood tests to try to uncover what is holding my patient back or to figure out why they are low in energy. A very common result is that they are low in Vitamin D.
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Virginia Apgar
In this blog post I celebrate International Women’s Day by looking at a snapshot of the life of one of the countless amazing, strong and intelligent women in medicine who have shaped the development of today’s medical practice.
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Strength Training
In this blog post I will share with you a programme of twice weekly strength training exercises I have designed to build strength in a safe and sustainable way at home.
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Exercise Motivation
In this blog post I look at how to motivate yourself to exercise regularly looking particularly at a form of self motivation called self-efficacy.
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Sexually Transmitted Infections
I look at STIs, what to look out for, how to spot symptoms and how particular diseases are manifested in the bodies of women and men.
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Antioxidants in Your Food
In this blog post I look into the topic of antioxidants in your food, in particular where Polyphenols can be found, and some well known food sources of Polyphenols.
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Mindfulness
Mindfulness is a way of maintaining a happy life within a busy, often stressful life.
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Handwashing
A brief history of the origin of hand washing in the medical sphere.
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Sinusitis
As the mother of two young children I have encountered sinusitis in my daughters on a regular basis.
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Acid Reflux
In this video I look at the common complaint of acid reflux: what it is, how it is caused, ways to prevent and treat it and when to seek advice from your GP.
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Newborn Jaundice
Jaundice is the medical term for a yellowish tinge of the skin. In the blog I look at how it’s caused, treatments and when it is cause for alarm.
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Christopher
My brother Christopher is a huge inspiration to me in my medical practice as well as my best friend. He continues to teach me so much.
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How to improve hand arthritis pain
Arthritis can either be osteoarthritis, or the inflammatory type such as rheumatoid arhtirtis.
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Cervical Smears
Smear tests are a form of screening for disease of the cervix before cancer develops.
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