The Lifestyle Clinic

Have you ever sat in your GP’s surgery, feeling anxious but quietly hopeful, only to walk out with a prescription, a pamphlet, and more questions than answers? Perhaps you’ve been told your blood sugar is creeping up, your blood pressure is a bit high, or your cholesterol isn’t where it should be. T...

If you’re reading this, you may have recently been told you’ve got high blood sugar, pre-diabetes, or even type 2 diabetes. For some, it comes as a shock after a routine blood test. For others, it’s the creeping signs — fatigue, thirst, brain fog — that finally bring them to their GP.

No matter how...

If you’re over 50 and feeling frustrated — even defeated — by your body’s stubborn refusal to lose weight, I want you to pause and really listen. This message is for you.

Have you ever found yourself standing in front of the mirror, pinching your waist and wondering:

“How is this happening? I’m ea...

Have you ever felt like your health is slowly unravelling—one issue after another, as if someone knocked over the first domino and now you’re just waiting for the next to fall?

Perhaps it began with a raised eyebrow at your routine check-up: “Your blood pressure’s a bit high.” A tablet is prescribe...

What if I told you that the biggest barrier to managing your type 2 diabetes isn’t your diet, your genes, or even the healthcare system… but something much quieter, more insidious?

Avoidance.

That voice that whispers,

“Not today.”
“I’ll deal with it next week.”
“I’d rather not know.”

Over the y...

Did you know that insulin resistance—the root cause of type 2 diabetes—often begins years before you’re ever diagnosed?

It’s not something that happens overnight. In fact, it often builds silently over time, with no obvious symptoms, until one day you're told you have pre-diabetes or even type 2 di...

What if reversing type 2 diabetes wasn’t about cutting out everything you love, but about adding the right things to your plate? What if a sprinkle of cinnamon, a handful of nuts, or a splash of apple cider vinegar could make a real difference?

Here’s the truth: food isn’t just fuel—it’s medicine. ...

Living with diabetes isn’t just about managing blood sugar levels, it’s about managing the emotions that come with it. If you’ve ever felt frustrated, guilty, overwhelmed, or scared about your health or your future, please know this: you’re not alone.

As a GP, I’ve spoken with so many people who ca...

Following a low-carb diet while on holiday can be challenging, but with some preparation and smart choices, it is definitely achievable. Here are five ways to follow a low-carb diet while on holiday:

1. Plan ahead: Before you embark on your holiday, do some research on the destination you'll be visi
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What if the most powerful tool for transforming your health isn’t found in a pill, an injection, or a doctor’s surgery—but is actually right on your plate? Every bite you take, every meal you enjoy, has the power to support your body’s healing, boost your energy, and even help reverse chronic condit...

If you’re a woman over 50, you might feel like your body has suddenly changed the rules without warning. Maybe you’re noticing stubborn weight gain—especially around your middle—that just won’t budge, no matter how hard you try. Perhaps you’re frustrated that the old tricks (cutting calories, walkin...

How to Lower Blood Sugar Fast: 4 Effective Tips

Have you ever felt frustrated by how unpredictable blood sugar can be? Maybe you’ve tried making changes, but it feels like nothing’s working fast enough, or you’re unsure where to start. The good news is that there are simple, actionable steps you ca...