While we all like to think that we are busy, nothing quite compares to what Santa Claus must be experiencing! After a whole year preparing, it’s almost time for Santa, the elves, the reindeer and Mrs Claus to show us what they have been up to. As Santa’s family GP, it...
There are many articles in the press about measles lately, and for good reason. This preventable disease has taken off again due to lower than ideal vaccination rates globally, causing a significant risk to those vulnerable to the infection. Not everyone can be...
It dismays me to see women suffering with debilitating pelvic pain who have been told “it’s a normal part of being a woman” or “it will settle when you have kids”. If you have pains around or during your period that don’t settle in 1-2 days or with simple pain killers...
This is a really common problem, especially if you are older than 50. There are a few different causes, but surprisingly the most common cause is not hip arthritis (which is what most people think), it is a condition called Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (GTPS)....
Hair loss is certainly not a problem confined to men. In fact, nearly 50% of women show some signs of hair loss and thinning by age 50, making this quite a common situation, and one that can cause a significant amount of psychological distress. Everyone starts...
This time I’d like to share a great type of treatment I often recommend to my patients. Let’s run through the benefits first, and then I’ll let you know what the treatment is! It can help you quit smoking, and also limit the amount of weight you gain when you quit...
