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Eating fat does NOT make you fat!
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Photo:Trainer Academy Written by Eleanor Strang BSc NT CNHC mBANT Registered Nutritional Therapist and adviser to Dr Morton’s – the medical helpline The word FAT has many meanings and in our common lexicon most of them have derogatory connotations. It can describe weight gain, what you trim from meat, what you spread on bread or […]
The benefits of the Mediterranean Diet
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It’s been noted for years that people from Mediterranean countries tend to live longer, healthier lives, with lower rates of cardiovascular disease. The mysterious ‘Mediterranean diet’ has often been cited as the reason for such long life expectancy. But what exactly does this diet consist of? And how can we build this into our daily […]
What is Coeliac Disease?
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Written by Dr Robin Warshafsky, General Practitioner and adviser to Dr Morton’s – the medical helpline Coeliac disease is an immune disorder in which people cannot tolerate gluten – found in wheat, rye and barley – because it damages the inner lining of the small intestine and prevents it from absorbing nutrients. When people with […]
New Year Resolutions? Who needs them!
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Written by Eleanor Strang, Registered Nutritional Therapist and adviser to Dr Morton’s – the medical helpline See Dr Morton’s page Fad diets – science fact or science fiction? New Year resolutions, while admirable in intent, often set people up for failure. Maybe because resolutions, to be worthy of the tag, often involve a real departure […]
Anaemia in pregnancy
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Written by Dr Danielle Abbott, Women’s health expert and adviser to Dr Morton’s – the medical helpline See Dr Morton’s pregnancy advice Emily called me up, saying she was 28 weeks pregnant and had been told by her midwife following a routine blood test that “she was anaemic” and needed iron supplements. What should she do? What […]
Obesity – compare and contrast
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Written by Mr Shaun Preston, Consultant Surgeon and adviser to Dr Morton’s – the medical helpline See Dr Morton’s relief from stomach problems and living with diabetes and thyroid problems Today was one of enormous contrast. I was in Paris, having been invited to speak and chair sessions at the 14th World Congress of Endoscopic Surgery; an […]
Are vitamin supplements really necessary?
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Written by Dr Michael Ryalls – Consultant paediatrician and advisor to Dr Morton’s – the medical helpline See Dr Morton’s understand your prescription Are vitamin supplements really necessary? A lot of rubbish is written about how important it is for everyone to take this or that vitamin. Many people spend an unnecessary fortune on vitamin supplements […]
The rise of gout
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Written by Dr Carey Wolfe, a GP specialising in musculoskeletal medicine, sports and exercise medicine and adviser to Dr Morton’s – the medical helpline See Dr Morton’s protect ligaments and joints The rise of gout Gout has rightly been flagged in the news today, as an important condition that is not always managed to a sufferer’s greatest benefit […]
Dry January – is it worth it?
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Written by Dr Geraldine Walford – Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist and adviser to Dr Morton’s – the medical helpline Dry January turns out to be a really good idea! After a very festive Christmas and New Year many of us are taking up Alcohol Concern’s Dry January challenge. Reasons include but are not limited too; […]
Fad diets – science fact or science fiction?
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Written by Dr Morton’s communications team Fad diets – science fact or science fiction? After the Christmas overindulgence many people look to lose weight, often turning to the latest fad diet – which invariably offers a quick-fix, miracle way to lose weight. Scientists often dismiss these diets as unhealthy, unscientific and sometimes downright dangerous. But is […]
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