8 Ways To Strengthen Your Immune System This Winter
Cold weather doesn’t make you ill on its own, but winter does make it easier for viruses to spread. We spend more time indoors together, and some cold and flu viruses survive better in cold, dry air. That’s why coughs and colds are so common at this time of year. While there’s no way to […]
How to Improve Digestive Health Naturally
Feeling bloated, sluggish, or just a bit ‘off’ more often than not? You’re not alone. The good news is that you can make powerful, lasting changes to your digestive health simply by tweaking your diet, daily habits, and how you manage stress. Focusing on lifestyle changes like incorporating fibre-rich foods, staying properly hydrated, and getting […]
Recovering From Hip Replacement Surgery | A Guide
Getting back on your feet after hip replacement surgery is as much a mental game as it is a physical one. The real goal isn’t just about healing from the operation but actively rebuilding your strength, getting your mobility back, and feeling confident. If you’ve recently undergone a hip replacement or you’re waiting for surgery, […]
What Is Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy and How Can It Help?
In a recent report by Arthritis UK, they found that over 20.8 million people in the UK live with an MSK condition. This is typically characterised by pain and limitations in mobility and dexterity, including conditions such as arthritis, back and neck pain, and fibromyalgia, as well as other musculoskeletal conditions such as osteoporosis, which […]
How to Check Liver Function at Home
How to Check Liver Function at Home Written by Dr Jack Ogden, GP at The Lagom Clinic, Bristol If you have been searching for ways to check your liver function at home, you are probably trying to work out whether something you have noticed — tiredness that will not lift, an uncomfortable feeling under your […]
Can High Cholesterol Make You Tired?
You’ve had blood tests, your cholesterol has come back raised, and you’re exhausted. It’s tempting to connect the two — and patients ask about this link more often than you might expect. The honest answer is that high cholesterol does not, in most people, cause tiredness directly. But that’s not the end of the story. […]
How to Get Ozempic in the UK: NHS, Private Prescriptions, and What to Know
If you are searching for how to get Ozempic in the UK, you are probably already aware that this medication has become one of the most talked-about treatments for weight loss in recent years. But the reality of accessing it — legally, safely, and with proper medical oversight — is more nuanced than most online […]
D4 Medical Form: What It Is, What to Expect, and How to Book
If you drive an HGV, bus or coach for a living — or you’re applying for a Group 2 licence for the first time — the D4 medical form is something you’ll need to get right. It’s a DVLA requirement, not a formality, and it needs to be completed by a doctor who can assess […]
STI Symptoms in Women: What to Look For and When to Get Tested
Most women who contract a sexually transmitted infection will not develop obvious symptoms. That single fact drives most of the clinical problems I see at The Lagom Clinic. A patient comes in feeling well, sometimes months or even years after exposure, and a routine screen picks up an infection that has been quietly present the […]
Low Progesterone Symptoms: What to Look For and What to Do About It
“I just don’t feel right, but I can’t put my finger on what’s wrong.” That is one of the most common things I hear from women who, as it turns out, have low progesterone. The symptoms can be vague, overlapping, and easy to dismiss — which is why so many women go months without an […]
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