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“Hello, hello, hello, what’s going on here then?!?”

Posted on 6th May 2026 at 08:07
Having read the title of this post – and looked at the picture – you’re probably expecting a police related theme to this week’s story. And, in one sense you’d be right, although we have to admit that the link is slightly tenuous. 
 
So, what are we going to be talking about this week? 
 
Feet. 
 
Not a very exciting topic you may think but, bear with us, it’s a problem we’re seeing increasingly regularly with Clients. And one that can be easily prevented in the first place. 
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Eggs never were the enemy...

Posted on 22nd April 2026 at 07:43
While chicken has traditionally been considered a healthy source of protein, eggs have received a much less favourable press in recent years. This is largely due to a simple misconception which we regularly hear from Clients. That eggs are high in Cholesterol and saturated fats, so promoting Heart Disease. If not avoided, they should only be eaten occasionally. 
 
Not surprisingly, this has led to a variety of different advice about limiting their consumption. These range from avoiding eggs altogether or, at the very most, eating no more than three eggs a week. And then there’s the advice to only eat eggs whites, although nothing is said about what to do with the yolks (!). As an aside, while doing a little research for this post, we were intrigued to come across the recommendation to only consume a quarter of an egg a week. Exactly how this would work in practice, we have no idea… 
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The many myths of Back pain

Posted on 8th April 2026 at 07:58
With the change to summer time quickly followed by a very early Easter last weekend, we’ve had the usual spate of calls from people who’ve hurt their Backs. As the first bank holiday of the year traditionally marks the start of the gardening season, as well as reminding people that their annual fortnight in the sun isn’t too far away and, perhaps, they should take a bit more exercise to combat the inevitable “post winter bulges” then it really isn’t that surprising. Well, to us, at least (!). 
 
It’s estimated that 8 out of 10 adults will experience Back problems at some time during their lives. This is borne out by our experience, with David having treated more people with Back – or Neck – problems than anything else. 
 
Given this, it’s little wonder there are so many conflicting pieces of advice about what causes Back pain and, more importantly, how to relieve it. Sadly, many of these fall into the “Old Wives tales” category – or myths if you prefer (!) – and only prolong the problem, rather than helping speed it on its way. 
 
So, this week, we’re going to put those we hear most often under the spotlight and see if they’re really true. 
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Hayfever – it’s time to prevent another miserable Summer

Posted on 25th March 2026 at 07:32
While it’s been a rather long, damp and grey Winter this year (!), it’s also been a mild one, with very few frosts. This means that Spring has started much earlier than usual with the blossom, primroses and violets already making a very welcome appearance. With the Equinox last week and a very early Easter next week, it certainly feels as though the year is turning, with Summer just around the corner. 
 
Unfortunately, another less welcome sign of Spring is also starting to make an appearance, despite the best efforts of the pigeons over the Winter (!). Like many other spring flowers it’s also yellow and, for us, always signals the start of the Hayfever season.  
 
Have you guessed what it is? Oilseed rape. 
 
To many people the appearance of the first few yellow flowers, followed by eye wateringly bright yellow fields of flowering rape, marks the start of Spring. To us – and its many sufferers – it marks something slightly different. The start of the Hayfever season... 
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What's in a name - do labels really help or hinder?

Posted on 18th March 2026 at 07:54
As humans we like to keep things simple, dare we say, black or white. Good or bad. Happy or sad. Friend or enemy. 
 
While these labels may be a useful way of giving an instant verdict on something – or a quick, easily understood, summary / description – they’re also fraught with danger. The simplest and most obvious is that once a label is in place, we rarely go back and reconsider whether it is a fair – and true – description of whatever or whomever it is. 
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The Winter Blues...

Posted on 11th March 2026 at 08:03
It may seem rather strange to be writing about the “Winter Blues” in March, just when the days are really starting to draw out - and, ironically, with a lovely sunny start to the day here in Suffolk... 
 
Traditionally, January is the month when Doctors expect to see more cases of the Winter Blues. What with all the chickens coming home to roost after Christmas (!), as well as credit card bills and short winter days, it’s really not that surprising. 
 
However, in our experience, February is usually the month when we tend to have more calls from Clients about them. While the timing and number of calls varies a little every year, this year has been rather different, thanks – if that’s the right word (!) – to the seemingly never ending cold, damp and grey Winter weather. Not only have many more Clients have been calling us for help, but are still continuing to do so… 
 
Also known as “Seasonal Affective Disorder”, the Winter Blues are estimated to affect around 20% of adults here in the UK every Winter. While it may sound like something of a joke to those not affected – particularly as it tends to be referred to by its initials, “SAD” – its impact is very real and can be debilitating for those concerned, as well as those around them. 
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Help, the Doctor says I’ve got blood pressure…

Posted on 25th February 2026 at 07:31
Over the years, we’ve heard this numerous times from Clients and our reply is always the same. Thank goodness you have or you wouldn’t be talking to us! And, yes, we know this is probably not the answer they were expecting but it usually prompts a smile and helps puts things into perspective… 
 
Blood pressure – and by that we mean High Blood Pressure (!) – is becoming an increasing problem worldwide, not just in the West. It’s estimated that 1 in 4 adults in the UK now have High Blood Pressure or, if you want to be more technical, Hypertension. 
 
So, this week, we’re going to talk about High Blood Pressure and why it’s such a concern. 
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Making food choices easy...

Posted on 11th February 2026 at 07:27
Over the last couple of weeks we’ve taken a look at diets. Why the traditional misery laden approach doesn’t work and suggested a much simpler, seemingly radical, approach. To start looking at what we eat from the body’s point of view. What it actually needs to function at its optimal levels rather than what we – or, increasingly, the advertisers and other influencers (!) – try to convince us is the case. You can find the posts here and here. 
 
So, just what is the human body designed to thrive best on? 
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It takes a lot of energy to be ill...

Posted on 21st January 2026 at 07:56
Having talked about the dreaded (!) New Year’s resolutions for the last couple of weeks, as well as suggesting an alternative – and much simpler – “one size fits all” solution, we had another seasonal topic lined up for this week. We’ll leave you in suspense for now, but would be willing to bet it’s been mentioned by at least one member of your household / family this month, if not yourself (!). In the meantime, if you need a quick reminder about those dreaded New Year’s resolutions, you can find the posts here, here and here. 
 
However, our plans have been rather overtaken by the post festive period upswing in Colds – and all the usual “Winter lurgies” – aided by the return to school and ongoing cold, damp weather. Although we mentioned it in our pre Winter blog posts last Autumn, having had the same conversation with those around us since the Practice reopened – whether friends and family or Clients – we’ve taken the hint and made it the subject of this week’s blog post. 
 
So, if you’re ready for our usual dose of commonsense and different perspective on Winter lurgies, then here we go. 
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What’s your unique warning light?

Posted on 3rd December 2025 at 09:47
If you’re a car driver, you’ll be used to the myriad of hazard and warning lights on your dashboard. Whether you know exactly what they’re for – or not – is another matter (!). Some orange, some red. Some blinking, often rather aggressively. Others coming with a warning shriek or, as an elderly relative used to call them, “whingers.” With there being so many different ones these days, it can be hard to know which ones to pay attention to – NOW!!! – and which can be safely ignored, for a while at least… 
 
And it’s exactly the same with us, albeit less high tech. We all have our own unique warning signs and symptoms that something may be amiss. Whether a little or a lot. We just have to notice them. 
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