Category: General

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  Connecting with nature: A natural health boost

  Nothing beats the feeling of connecting with nature, whether it be a wander in the woods or a stroll by the seaside. Standing still, listening to birdsong and breathing in fresh air can be a great way to separate ourselves from the everyday stresses we all face, and it can do wonders for our health […]

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  Doing our bit for MacMillan Cancer Support

  Here at YourGP, we spend a lot of our time advising people to follow a healthy diet and instructing them on how best to limit one’s sugar and fat intake. But for one day only, we’re relaxing the rules and we’re encouraging everyone to indulge a little, all in the name of charity. Friday 28th […]

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  Suicide prevention: Reach out to those in need

  Last year, more than 6,000 people took their own lives in the UK and Republic of Ireland. This in itself is an alarmingly high number, but when you also consider what a huge impact each one of those suicides will have had on the individual’s family and friends, it’s clear we need to get better […]

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  Stop smoking with hypnotherapy

  It’s a well-known fact that smoking is seriously detrimental to your health, and it can also have lasting damaging effects on the health of those around you. But it’s also a well known fact that it can be incredibly difficult to stop smoking. The health benefits you can enjoy by quitting are numerous, and some […]

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  The simple skin prick allergy test for children

  A runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing and red, itchy patches on the skin are all clear indications of a possible allergy, and no parent wants to see their child suffer these unwelcome symptoms. Thankfully, you can take action against allergies with a simple test, available at YourGP. The skin prick allergy test is available for […]

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  Special offer: 25% off anti-wrinkle treatment

  Anti-wrinkle treatment, frequently referred to after the product name Botox®, is one of our most popular medical cosmetic treatments at YourGP. As a medical practice, we only use the highest quality branded BOTOX®, manufactured by Allergan and we steer clear of products of lesser quality or that have been imported. We are a Save Face […]

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  Exposing hidden sugar in our food

  Hidden sugar in everyday foods mean many parents aren’t aware that their children are eating more sugar than they should. As dietary guidelines continue to evolve and we learn more about the dangers of too much sugar to our health, it’s more important than ever to be vigilant about how much sugar we let our […]

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  Eight of the most common children’s skin conditions

  Skin conditions and concerns in children may not always be overly serious, but they can be terribly upsetting and irritating for children and parents alike. At our children’s clinic in Edinburgh, we see children whose behavioural development, confidence and general demeanour have been adversely affected by skin complaints – and it’s often down to one […]

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  World Hepatitis Day: Know the facts

  Did you know that viral hepatitis results in 1.34 million deaths per year? Even more shockingly, it’s estimated there are approximately 325 million people worldwide living with viral hepatitis, and of these, 300 million people are unaware of their infection. That means they’re not receiving the care they need so they face the risk of […]

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  Anti-ageing ingredients to look for in your skincare

  Setting realistic expectations about what your pot of face cream can achieve is difficult when the label is peppered with words like ‘revitalise’ ‘clinically proven’ and ‘reverse-ageing’.  Look beyond the pseudoscientific marketing claims however and it’s not all bad. There are plenty of great products out there with ingredients that genuinely help improve the look […]