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7 Secrets to Balancing Mind, Body, and Nutrition

True wellness isn’t about perfecting one area of your health while neglecting others. It’s about recognizing that mental clarity, physical vitality, and nutritional choices are deeply intertwined, each one influencing the others in ways that can either elevate or undermine your overall well-being.

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Contrast Dye in Medical Imaging Dangers

The UK sees ~20–30 deaths from anaphylaxis per year, and about half are iatrogenic (triggered by medical treatments such as drugs and, rarely, radiocontrast media). That means a real, though small, number of UK deaths each year fall into the “medical cause” category.

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Gum Disease and Lack of NHS Dentists

Gum disease, or periodontal disease, typically begins with gingivitis, which is inflammation of the gums caused by plaque buildup. Signs include red, swollen, or bleeding gums. The good news? In its early stage, gingivitis is fully reversible with proper oral care and professional cleaning.
However, if untreated, gingivitis can progress to periodontitis, an advanced and irreversible condition. This stage involves deep pockets forming between teeth and gums, leading to bone and tissue loss, and eventually, potential tooth loss.

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GP Time Management Costing The NHS

The current model of care in General Practice and community healthcare needs urgent reform. The focus should be on maximising efficiency, empowering pharmacies, and most importantly, respecting the patient’s time. As closures increase and inefficiencies pile up, it is only a matter of time before more patients fall through the cracks, unless meaningful action is taken now.

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Overprescribing Anti-Depressants: The Good, The Bad and the Ugly

Antidepressant use has soared over the past two decades, with the UK alone seeing a doubling in prescriptions since 2008. While medication can be life-changing for some, concerns are growing around its overprescription, especially for patients who may not need long-term pharmacological treatment. From the reluctance of GPs to offer fast-acting relief to the alarming trend of children being medicated, it’s time to ask, are we medicating emotion at the expense of wellbeing?

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Big Pharma, Pharmacies, and Sustainable Packaging

In an era where innovation is at the forefront of healthcare, one fundamental aspect remains overlooked: accessibility and sustainability in pharmaceutical packaging. While the UK pharmaceutical industry, commonly referred to as “Big Pharma,” is known for its cutting-edge research and distribution networks, the end-user experience, particularly among vulnerable groups such as the elderly, disabled, and those with mental health challenges, is often ignored.

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Understanding the Microbiome, Gut Bacteria

The human microbiome refers to the trillions of microorganisms—bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa—that live on and inside the body. The gut microbiome, in particular, plays a crucial role in digestion, immune function, and even brain chemistry. Research is rapidly uncovering how this “second brain” in the gut communicates with our actual brain and influences physical and mental well-being.