Author: yourgp

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  Improve your hearing with ear syringing

  Having blocked ears might sound like a minor issue but it can have a huge impact on your hearing. So if you’re struggling to hear your favourite song on the radio or conversations sound a little mumbled, book an appointment at YourGP for ear syringing. Ear syringing is an effective way of tackling the discomfort […]

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  It’s not too late for the flu vaccine

  The optimistic among us are seeing the first signs of spring – the lighter evenings, the warmer weather… however it’s important to remember that winter isn’t quite over yet, and that means flu season isn’t over yet either. In fact, it runs until May and here at YourGP, we’ve seen many new cases emerge over […]

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  YourGP: Healthcare, right when you need it

  YourGP is one of Scotland’s leading private medical practices, known for providing the highest level of care. Book an appointment at the walk-in clinic and our team of expert health professionals will give you all the time you need with relaxed, no-rush consultation and treatment sessions. We offer a full range of services, from treating […]

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  Don’t put your health on hold

  Fed up with the huge waiting times at your local doctor’s surgery? Perhaps you’re struggling to even get through to the surgery on the phone to make an appointment in the first place. If this sounds familiar, make life easier by turning to YourGP, because when it comes to your health, why wait? You can […]

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  Premature ejaculation: End the embarrassment

  Premature ejaculation is something many people are too embarrassed to discuss, yet it’s estimated it affects around 10% of men at some point in their lives. Premature ejaculation is a condition in which it is felt (by either partner) that orgasm is happening too soon. Thankfully, YourGP’s Dr Lyndsey Myskow is an acknowledged authority in […]

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  Take the test: The importance of sexual health screening

  There’s no better time than Valentine’s Day to remind you of the importance of looking after your sexual health and in particular, getting tested for chlamydia – the most common STI in the UK. Many sufferers don’t have any symptoms but if left untreated it can lead to infertility. Too embarrassed to make an appointment? […]

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  Love on the rocks: How couples counselling can help

  All relationships have their ups and downs but if you think you and your partner have hit a particularly rough patch and you’d like help to work through it, YourGP’s couples counselling service could help you get things back on track. Perhaps you’re arguing more and more, or perhaps communication has broken down completely and […]

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  The ‘January Blues’ or something more serious?

  January – it’s not exactly a popular month. Christmas is long gone and, for many of us, all we’re left with as a reminder of the festivities is the ‘holiday weight’ and a not so healthy looking bank balance! And things don’t seem to get any better as the month continues. Statistics show that 12th […]

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  Giving up alcohol isn’t just for Dry January – and it isn’t simple either

  It may be a New Year’s resolution, or you may be raising money for Dry January, but whatever the reason, many people across the UK are putting down the bottle and giving up alcohol this month. The concept of Dry January, an annual campaign led by national alcohol charity Alcohol Concern is simple: give up […]

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  Get the glow with Obagi Blue Peel Radiance

  There are many things we love about winter but its effect on the skin certainly isn’t one of them. Battling the elements, the drying effects of central heating and the lack of sunshine can leave skin looking dull. However, help is on hand at YourGP where our highly trained cosmetic technicians can advise how to […]