Interview with Ms Tina Fagan, Vitalis Health Care Assistant.
Interview with Ms Tina Fagan, Vitalis Health Care Assistant.

In this blog Ms Tina Fagan talks about micro suctioning ear wax removal the process and offers suggestions as to how to prevent problems arising.

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Flu Vaccine this Winter
Flu Vaccine this Winter

Autumn is here and it won’t be long until everyone starts sniffling! As the children are back at school infection is spreading. In Vitalis we are providing the flu vaccination for £25.

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Otitis Externa: Outer ear infection or inflammation
Otitis Externa: Outer ear infection or inflammation

As a surfer over the years I have done a lot of sea swimming and have occasionally experienced water retention in my ear. This usually rights itself but sometimes it can develop into external otitis.

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Mental Health Directory
Mental Health Directory

In my practice as a GP I see so many physical health issues triggered and exacerbated by stress and mental ill health. On the Vitalis website we have drawn up a list of recommended supports for mental health problems.

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Sun Kissed
Sun Kissed

We may have come through the hottest part of the year but the sun can still be very damaging.

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Probiotics
Probiotics

In this blog I want to look at probiotics focussing on natural probiotics and a few of the foods you can buy or make yourself. I have taken recipes from BBCgoodfood.

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INTERVIEW: Irritable Bowel Syndrome
INTERVIEW: Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Transcription of an interview with Dr Siobhan Graham about Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

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Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
Erectile Dysfunction (ED)

In this blog I outline some of the many causes and treatments of erectile dysfunction. I will lay out what happens in Vitalis if you book an appointment for this issue.

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The Thyroid Gland
The Thyroid Gland

For such a small part of the body it is remarkable the impact its activity (over activity or under activity) can have on the rest of the body’s workings. In this blog I will look at the most common problems we see with the thyroid gland.

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Irritable Bowel Syndrome

In Vitalis Health I see many people suffering from some form of IBS. In this blog I will look at the classic symptoms of IBS and look at some of the ways it can be managed and prevented.

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Siddhartha
Siddhartha

Siddhartha has been one of my all time favourite books for many years. I first came across it on my initial travels to Costa Rica. It is written in a straightforward and calming way and is very readable.

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Smoking Cessation Part 4
Smoking Cessation Part 4

Full video interview with Vitalis Health clinician Tina Fegan interviewed by Susan Hughes about smoking cessation.

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Smoking Cessation Part 3
Smoking Cessation Part 3

Interview transcription with Vitalis Health clinician Tina Fagan about smoking cessation.

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Smoking Cessation Part 2
Smoking Cessation Part 2

In a series of 3 blogs you will find transcriptions and a video of an engaging and fascinating interview with Vitalis Health clinician Tina Fegan about her experience as a smoking cessation advisor.

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Smoking Cessation Part 1
Smoking Cessation Part 1

In Vitalis we are lucky to have a very experienced clinician Tina Fagan who worked as a smoking cessation advisor for many years. This blog gives some background detail on smoking cessation, what it is and how it works.

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Walking Meetings
Walking Meetings

In this blog I look at the phenomena of walking meetings. We know that walking energizes our brains, reduces stress, improves our mood, and can boost communication.

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Travel Vaccinations
Travel Vaccinations

It almost seems too good to be true; we can travel again! Where are you hoping to travel to? Will you stay in Ireland sustaining the concept of staycations? Or will you go abroad?

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Posture - Video Interview
Posture - Video Interview

In this video blog Dr Siobhan Graham is interviewed by Susan Hughes in the Vitalis Health clinic in Belfast City Centre talking about posture.

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National Walking Month
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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