The Lifestyle Clinic

In a world where health is increasingly in the spotlight, the quest for optimal well-being often circles back to one crucial aspect: weight. But how much weight do you really need to lose to make a tangible difference in your health? Let’s delve into the science behind weight loss and its...

Last week a drug rep came to see us in our GP practice. Drug reps come relatively frequently and it’s their job to tell us about new medications that come on the market and advise us on recent research. Last week it was the turn of the Diabetes rep and he had a new drug on the market...

Weight regain is a common phenomenon among individuals who have lost weight, and can be a significant cause of distress for many. However, there is one tool in the armoury that we can use to our benefit to prevent this from happening. And that is exercise or physical activity.

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Anyone that knows me knows that I’m an avid reader. It’s not uncommon for me to read one book a week, and that’s been the case for years! But it’s not novels I read! Most books I read nowadays is about Diabetes, weight loss and psychology! I cannot get enough of them,...

Having been running weight loss and diabetes remission clinics since 2018 there are a few mistakes that I see people making time and time again.

In this article I’m going to highlight one of them with the intent of raising awareness, which I hope in turn will lead to positive action.

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We’re all familiar with the feeling that hunger gives us. Hunger is there to serve a specific purpose – it’s there to stimulate us to eat. However, living like we do in the western world, hunger can bring about over-eating and as a result health problems. We’re...

The term "sugar rollercoaster" refers to the fluctuating cycle of blood sugar levels that occurs after consuming foods high in sugar or refined carbohydrates. This rollercoaster ride can wreak havoc on your body's energy levels, mood, and overall well-being. So many of us are on the sugar...

Food is more than just nourishment for our bodies; it often holds deep emotional significance. Many of us have experienced turning to food for comfort, stress relief, or even as a way to celebrate. This phenomenon is known as emotional eating, and while it's a common response to our feelings, it...

For years, dietary fats have received a bad rap, often being blamed for various health issues, including heart disease and obesity. However, recent research has shed new light on the subject, revealing that not all fats are created equal and that some fats are essential for our health. In this...

Sugar addiction is real. We may joke about it, and think of ourselves or others as weak if we cannot resist sugar, but sugar addictions is a serious problem. It can and will lead to health problems, being overweight or obese, or type 2 Diabetes for example. Not everyone with these conditions are...

When embarking on a weight loss journey, many factors come into play, as a clinic we have placed significant emphasis on lowering the carbohydrates as a weight loss tool. But what role has protein got to play? Can altering the amount of protein we consume each day accelerate weight loss even...

While individual health coaching offers remarkable benefits, the emergence of group health coaching has brought a new dimension to the field. We have adopted this method since the start of the clinic and continue to see the power of collective support, shared experiences, and peer accountability...