There are a number of main pillars of support that make up the fundamental principles of lifestyle medicine. This is not the pill for an ill model. Rather it starts with having a good solid foundation of self care and compassion and then utilising a number of adjuncts of healthful behaviours that support the body in its healing journey.
This also involves forging the following good relationships
Doctor, Patient, Medicines, Support
The most important relationship you will ever have is the one you have with yourself. Talk to yourself the way you would talk to a good friend. If you don’t like your Doctor find a new one, if the pills don’t work explore a different treatment algorithm. If you feel there is something wrong there probably is, seek help. Conventional medicine is especially good at ‘fixing the body when it breaks down’ but what if we moved away from the thought: “I am sick now it is not my problem it is the problem of my doctor to sort” to thinking “ I have an amazing body and mind that knows exactly what to do to take care of itself when I support it to do so”
If this is something you are interested in learning about to help keep you and your family healthy and well then I would love to work with you.
Disclaimer: A private GP service is not a substitute or replacement for times when people need immediate or emergency care. Please use the appropriate care provider service (GP/111 in hours or 111/walk-in centre for out-of-hours minor/non-life threatening conditions or 999/AE if a serious accident or life-threatening emergency e.g. chest pain/severe difficulty in breathing, heavy bleeding).