David Piper, Dr Julia Pipers son is creating a romatic piano video collection on youtube in support of the practices adopted charity, The Foundation for Community Inspiration (www.f4ci.co.uk). The charity aims to provide people with information and facts about ending poverty and rasies support and finances towards that end. Below – Rachmaninoffs Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini – 18th variation.
David Piper plays for the Foundation Charity
March 12th, 2012Abram Hoffer
January 9th, 2012Dr Abram Hoffer is a pioneer in treating mental illnesses such as Schizophrenia with high dosage Niacin (Vitamin B3). Dr Hoffer has treated tens of thousands of patients with his method of treating patients with Vitamin B3 with successful results. Although not accepted by mainstream medicine, the body of research which supports his theories is growing.
At Private General Practice Services, Dr Julia Piper, who is trained in functional medicine has practiced Dr Hoffers techniques with success and uses it alongside other orthomolecular approaches to medicine which are alongside the body of evidence Dr Hoffer has provided. If you have mental health issues you may want a consultation with Dr Julia Piper or a similarly trained doctor at www.privategp.com. If you want to learn more about Dr Hoffer you can order one of his books such as ‘Putting it all together: The New Orthomolecular Nutrition’. You can also watch an interview here with Abram Hoffer.
Headaches and Functional Medicine
November 2nd, 2011Headaches are very common and can be broken into two categories – primary and secondary groups. Primary refers to headaches which arn’t due to an underlying health problem and secondary is due to those with in underlying condition. Tension headaches are most common. They are usually caused by stress, too much alcohol, depression, dehydration and not getting enough sleep among other reasons. Migraines are less common and are characterised by being too disabling so that you can’t do your work or carry on with daily life.
Secondary headaches can be caused by medications, alcohol, concussion, colds, flu, allergic reactions.
Typical treatments for headaches include medications however there are other potential types of treatment. Functional medicine for example, identifies the root causes of the heachache which can be a number of things, and treatments vary depending on the cause, rather than having a one size fits all approach one can identify a particular solution to that cause which might be for example to take magnesium. The advantage of fuctional medicine is that it tends to work much better than traditional medications which in some cases can make the situation worse. The following video explains a functional medicine solution to headaches.
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Pins and Needles
October 21st, 2011Pins and needles occurs in two forms, chronic and temporary. Most people have temporary pins and needles which is when you cut off the blood supply to your nerves such as when you sleep on an arm and wake up having cut off the blood supply. However if you have chronic then you will need to be diagnosed and treated for an underlying condition which may cause it.
Chronic pins and needles means that the pins and needles have occurred for a sustained period of time. It can occur in many parts of the body and can be a sign of underlying conditions such as:
- stroke, brain tumor, multiple scherosis
- a congitive disease like rheumatoid arthritis
- a metabloic disease like diabetes
- a disease of the blood vesseles like Raynaud’s syndrome
- vitmain B12 deficiancy
- cancer
- medications like chemotherapy
- toxic substances like lead or radiation
If you have chronic pins and needles then you will have to have a diagnosis by a doctor where the doctor will carry out a past medical history examination, and carry out a pysical examination which may include:
- a nerve or muscle biopsy, where a sample of nerve or tissue is obtained and analyzed
- a CT Scan, which provides detailed images of the inside of the body
- chemical analysis of urine
- blood tests
Treatment will depend on the condition you are diagnosed with.
The Medical Weight Loss Program
October 10th, 2011The medical weight loss program at Private General Practice Services has been created to allow you to partake in cutting edge nutritional technology which can help you lose weight. This technology involves using new biochemical tests to measure exactly how the chemical reaction processes in your body is working; in terms of how much of a particular chemical is being produced in a particular area, to see where along the chain of reactions too much or too little of a chemical is being produced which could affect the build up of weight in your metabolism. By looking at individual chemicals, we can see exactly how your body is working rather than using a one size fits all approach.
Also provided are Psychological Therapists, and Lifestyle Advice which help you tackle your weight from a range of different complementary angles.
The program consists of a 10-week course where you will meet with a variety of specialists including a Private GP, Nutritional Therapist, CBT Therapist and Nurse, where you will have a detailed analysis of the way nutrition and metabolism work in your own individual body and a tailored nutritional solution to fit that analysis. We are able to do this using cutting edge nutritional and biochemical tests that are hard to find.
The nutritional and functional medicine (biochemisty) used in the weight loss program is based upon recent research in America which has led to the pioneering of this new type of medicine. Functional medicine tends to look at the root causes of medical problems rather than just at the surface systems which conventional medicine looks at. With functional medicine you can get a detailed and accurate view of exactly what might be causing a medical issue such as sleep loss or to see what your chances of heart disease may be . Functional Medicine has in some cases provided ‘amazing’ results and can provide solutions to medical problems through changing yur diet which conventional medicine has failed to do.
Testimonial
‘Earlier this year I decided I needed to address my gradual weight gain and my whole relationship with food. For many years I had tried various diets, with little or no long term success. It became very easy to blame the diet or other factors for my weight gain.
In March I received an e-mail from Private GP Services about their weight loss programme and I immediately knew this was exactly what I needed. The whole programme was tailored to my needs. Over a ten week period I was supported by Dr Piper, who did various tests and explained the health benefits. A nutritionist who gave me a massive insight into the food I was eating and the benefits I would receive from changing my diet, also a detailed list of foods to support my weight loss. I also saw a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist who spent time helping me explore and gain a greater awareness of my relationship with food and a nurse who weighed and supported me.
During the ten week period I not only lost a total of 13 kilos in weight but I also gain confidence and a new relationship with food.
Throughout my weight loss program I felt totally supported by everyone and I would highly recommend it to anyone who not only wants to lose weight but to change their relationship with food.’
This weight loss program is uniquely attributable to Private General Practice Services and consists of some of the best nutritional advice in the country.
Practice Services
October 10th, 2011If you or someone you know has a medical illness, health problems or a medical condition, then you can get expert medical help at Private General Practice Services (www.privategp.com). Usually the best course of action to take is to ring one of our staff and book a consultation. Depending on your query our customer services team should be able to advise exactly you as to what type of consultation you need and during a consultation a doctor or nurse will assess you and advise you with the best course of treatment, or treatments which could be any number of things.
Alternatively you can book a health check which aims to see if you are fit and healthy and catch any major conditions early. You can also book cosmetic health appointments which can make you look and feel younger and better. You can book an integrated therapy such as acupuncture, hypnotherapy, massage and reflexology. You can also book nutritional appointments and specific medical tests. However usually you will require a diagnosis before this happens in order to determine if a treatment is appropriate for your condition or problem.
There are a wide variety of treatment and prevention services provided but generally it is best to have a consultation before deciding which may be best for you.
Type 2 Diabetes Symptoms and Treatment
August 31st, 2011Type 2 diabetes is a condition caused by too much glecose (sugar) in the blood. It occurs when your body cannot produce enough insulin which is used to move glucose from the blood into cells where it is converted into energy. One of the main causes of diabetes is being overweight, because the fat around your stomach releases chemicals that upset the cardiovascular and metabolic systems in the body.
Symptoms of diabetes include
- extreme tiredness
- needing pass urine a lot, especially at night
- weight loss and loss of muscle bulk
- feeling very thirsty
- cuts and sores taking longer to heal
Diagnosis usually takes the form of a urine test to test whether it contains glucose or not. If you have glucose in your urine then that usually means you will need a blood test to confirm whether you have diabetes or not. Treatment usually consists of taking more excercise, losing weight and improving your diet. However type 2 diabetes can be progressive and it may mean that you eventually need tablets or injectable insulin.
Travel Vaccinations
August 5th, 2011If you are travelling abroad, then it is important to know whether you need a travel vaccination or not. In many countries there are infectious diseases, some of which are life threatening, which you may catch if you don’t have a vaccination. You can find out which vaccinations you need for a particular destination at http://www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk/destinations.aspx. Vaccinations for travel abroad include
- Polio
- Tetanus
- Diphtheria
- Typhoid
- Cholera
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Yellow Fever
- Rabies
- Tuberculosis
- Japanese encephalitis
- Tick-Borne encepahalitis
- Measles, Mumps and Rubella
- Meningococcal meningitis
You can read more about each vaccination at http://www.nhs.uk/Planners/vaccinations/Pages/Thevaccines.aspx.
Generally you have to pay for vaccinations against meningococcal meningitis, hepatitis B, yellow fever, rabies, tuberculosis, Japanese encephalitis and tick-borne encephalitis.
Travel Vaccinations are available at http://www.privategp.com/travel-immunisations.html.
Nutrition and Dementia
July 27th, 2011Dementia has to do with impairment of cognition that may result in interference with normal day to day activities. Patients may experience deficits in memory, reasoning, learning capacity, attention and language. Also affected may be personality, mood and behaviour. Causes of dementia may include B12 or folate deficiency, hypothyroidism, alcoholism, use of illicit or prescription drugs.
B12 is widely recognized as a cause of dementia and cognitive decline. B12 therapy can help with dementia unless it has declined to the point where there is irreversible brain damage. Vitamin B6 and Folic Acid have also shown to reduce the rate of dementia degeneration and even reverse the process. Also of use are Niacin, Magnesium, Iron which can help slow the rate of cognitive decline. Some of these vitamins have been shown to help improve memory which is one of the factors that deteriorates with dementia. Whether a particular vitamin is useful in treating a particular patient with dementia obviously depends on the balance of those vitamins and nutrients in their body. Therefore it is really a requirement that the patient see a doctor or nutritionist to assess the levels or measure them if necessary and accordingly prescribe a supplement. www.privategp.com is one private surgery which may be able to help as this kind of treatment is not available on the NHS. A doctor is more likely to be able to assess with their knowledgeof the subject which vitamin su
Measles Travel Recommendations
July 6th, 2011Measles is a highly contagious, viral illness that is transferred by contact with an infected person through coughing and sneezing. After leaving a location, the virus remains contagious for around 2 hours on surfaces and in the air. Measles can cause severe health problems, including pneumonia, encephalitis, and death.
It is recommended that healthcare providers ensure that all patients are up to date on MMR vaccine and other vaccines. If you travel abroad, it is recommended that persons older than 6 months be protected from measles and receive the MMR vaccine, before departure.
Infants aged 6 through to 11 months should receive 1 dose of MMR vaccine before travelling. Children aged 12 months or older should have 2 doses of MMR vaccine (separated by at least 28 days).
Teenagers and adults without evidence of measles immunity should have documentation of 2 appropriately spaced doses of MMR vaccine.
