Premenstrual tension (PMT) also known as PMS occurs in most women but to varying degrees. Women who exercise regularly may not notice the symptoms of PMT until they have an injury where they can no longer exercise.
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We get asked more and more about testosterone replacement therapy as many men buy this independent of doctors and administer it themselves.
The main reasons our patients are on testosterone are:
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In this Doctor’s video blog, Susan Hughes interviews Dr Siobhan about Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Siobhan talks about the difference between IBS and inflammatory bowel disease. She describes various symptoms, diagnosing IBS and how to manage it. She refers to and explains the FODMAP diet.
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At present, there is a lot of fear around the increase in Group A Strep infections. In this blog I will look at common symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and when to call your doctor.
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Most types of vitamin B are readily available in foods, but vitamin B12 is not available from plants. For this reason vegetarians and vegans who eat little or no animal products should monitor their vitamin B levels and take a supplement if required.
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Siobhan and Tina were invited by Jane McClenaghan from Vital Nutrition to represent Vitalis Health Private GP at the Workplace Wellbeing Day in the Mac, in Belfast City Centre Cathedral Quarter in October.
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In this blog I’m going to look at what monkeypox is, how I would identify symptoms, how it is spread and how it is treated.
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Back pain, particularly lower back pain, is very common. It usually improves within a few weeks but can sometimes last longer or keep coming back. In this blog post I will look at some causes and treatments of long term back pain.
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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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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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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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Summer 2022 already is in the past. So, are your healthy-habits for this 2022 sticking or slipping?
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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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We may have come through the hottest part of the year but the sun can still be very damaging.
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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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Transcription of an interview with Dr Siobhan Graham about Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
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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 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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Full video interview with Vitalis Health clinician Tina Fegan interviewed by Susan Hughes about smoking cessation.
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