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The Impact of Chronic Stress on Your Health and WellbeingMake it your key mission to find enough calm in your life Stress isn't an inherently bad thing. It's a natural response to a situation in which we feel danger and gives us a burst of energy to move out of the...

Nutrition and Women's HealthUse the power of nutrition to optimise hormonal health Women can use the power of nutrition to optimise their hormonal health as they transition from puberty, through the fertile years, perimenopause, menopause and the post-menopausal...

21 December is the Winter Solstice. The word comes from the Latin ‘Solstitium,’ meaning ‘sun standing still’ and there is evidence that our Neolithic ancestors were celebrating the Winter Solstice as far back as 10,200 BC.While the day symbolises the death of the old year, it’s actually a celebration. We’re entering a period of seasonal rebirth and we can acknowledge that all beginnings emerge from darkness.

NCIM is moving in January 2023! We’re very excited about our relocation to the beautiful and peaceful surroundings at Ham Green House in Pill (about 6 miles outside of Bristol City Centre). The move means that we can bring our clinics and our office together under one roof.

Christmas Message from Dr Elizabeth ThompsonThe 'busy' irony I don't know about you, but time seems to speed up for me as we approach the end of the year! Sometimes, just thinking about getting everything done before Christmas can feel...

Mistletoe is among the most prescribed herbal medicine for cancer in Europe, where it is often integrated into conventional oncology treatment programmes.In low doses, mistletoe stimulates and activates the immune system, it modulates the immune response and has direct anti-cancer effects. It helps the innate immune system work more efficiently and increases white blood cells and natural killer (NK) cells. NK cells directly recognise and break down stressed, unhealthy cancer cells and release anti-tumour cytokines. NK cell numbers may be lowered by radiotherapy and chemotherapy.

Winter is coming! For some, the thought of being outside on crisp mornings or enjoying the snow, is energising. For many of us though, the thought of winter might give us the shivers or hasten a low mood in anticipation of cold nights, dark days, and cold viruses. Winter has a bad reputation, but it’s time to think differently. We need winter more than we know. When we live, eat and exercise according to the season and pay attention to what our bodies need, we not only prepare for winter but may actually enjoy it!

Exploring the Integrative Medicine model, its principles of health and wellness and core concepts of resilience, balance and vitality. How Integrative Medicine can offer something to patients, individual healthcare practitioners AND the healthcare system in these challenging times. Moving on from a healthcare system focused on illness, heroic intervention and one driven by technology and pharmaceuticals to one that prioritises well-ness, whole-person health, diversity, choice and empowerment. How stress and trauma are often at the root of disease and why we need a trauma informed model of care.

Supporting Our ImmunityWe can't actually 'boost' immunity! After the clocks turn back and the nights draw in, the cold, flu (and now covid) season begins to ramp up. You may come across numerous articles suggesting ways to boost your...

Today is World Menopause Day and it has been wonderful to see so much more information and choice of support being offered as well as many more conversations happening at home, in the workplace and with healthcare professionals over the last couple of years. There is already so much great information available about what to expect with the Menopause as well as how to mitigate and manage the physical, mental and emotional changes. An Ayurvedic perspective on Menopause is something that you might also find interesting because it frames this phase of life in wisdom and connection to self.

As numbers of COVID 19 infections pick up again and winter viruses, including the flu’ are expected to circulate quite widely the next few months may continue to be challenging for many people.As well as the opportunities the vaccines offer us to manage the pandemic or flu’, many of you are wondering how you can improve self-care and optimise immune function.What we see now is that most people contracting COVID-19 experience mild to moderate symptoms. However, for some the illness is more virulent and the guidelines around handwashing, self-isolating and shielding when needed should remain in place.By drawing on an Integrative Medicine Model, which uses conventional, as well as lifestyle and holistic approaches, you can also take proactive steps to build your personal resilience to support your health and immunity.