Author: yourgp

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  ‘Super gonorrhoea’ – is there anything to worry about?

  Last month, it was revealed that there was an outbreak of a concerning strain of ‘super gonorrhoea’ in the north of England. But just how concerning is this new strain? And is there anything for people in Scotland to be worried about? Well the outbreak of this new form of gonorrhoea, which was first detected […]

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  Is the contraceptive coil right for you?

  When it comes to contraception, many women and teenage girls just think of condoms and the pill, but at YourGP in Edinburgh, we provide a comprehensive range of private contraception advice and care. There are 15 types of contraception to choose from, and at YourGP, your choices include contraceptive pills and injections, as well as […]

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  Western acupuncture vs traditional acupuncture

  In our previous blog post, we introduced you to Matt Bulkeley, our newest GP who focuses on acupuncture and joint injection. Acupuncture, which can be used for a range of health problems, including back pain, headaches and migraines, is a traditional Chinese treatment. However, at YourGP private health practice, Matt will be specialising in western […]

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  Meet Matt: Find out how acupuncture works and what it’s used for

  We recently introduced you to two of the newest members of the YourGP team,  Eleni Kantzou, the first ever dentist to join YourGP, and Matt Bulkeley, a GP who focuses on acupuncture and joint injection. And earlier this week we caught up with Matt, who has a particular interest in musculoskeletal problems, to find out […]

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  Get rid of wrinkles and look younger – for less

  Dermal fillers and Skinboosters, two of our most popular medical cosmetic treatments at YourGP private health practice, can help reduce deep lines and wrinkles and plump up your skin. But what’s the difference between the two treatments? And what one should you choose? Before we help you pick the right cosmetic treatment for you, we’re […]

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  New dentist and doctor join the YourGP team

  At YourGP private health practice in Edinburgh, we have a wonderful team that pride themselves on the highest level of convenient, confidential care. It’s the expertise of our team that makes YourGP what it is – and we’re always looking to expand our offering with talented healthcare professionals. That’s why we’re delighted to introduce the […]

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  Special Offer 20% Off Restylane® Skinboosters™

  Special Offer: 20% off Restylane® Skinboosters. BOOK NOW to receive 20% discount off one of our most popular and effective cosmetic treatments, Restylane® Skinboosters™. Whilst the Restylane® filler range is designed specifically to replace volume lost through ageing, Restylane® Skinboosters™ hydrate from within to treat and improve the overall condition of your skin. Restylane® Skinboosters™ are clinically […]

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  How Botox works – and why it’s safe for you

  For a number of years, our expert clinicians and practitioners have been helping men and women throughout Scotland make the most of their appearance with the use of Botox. So we are better placed than most to explain what Botox is, how it works, and whether or not it’s safe. Botox has long been one […]

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  At your service – seven days a week

  There may be doubts over whether GPs will be able to deliver government plans for a seven-day health service, but at YourGP in Edinburgh, there’s no such concern. The government’s plans have been in the news again recently, after the health secretary, Jeremy Hunt, pledged to recruit an extra 10,000 doctors and nurses in return […]

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  How to manage asthma and COPD

  In a previous blog post, we explained that people with asthma often confuse their symptoms with those of hay fever. But there are two other conditions that are even more similar: asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The symptoms of asthma and COPD, which are both serious, long-term lung diseases, are very similar and […]