The Wellbeing Doctor
I'm an NHS Clinical Psychologist (in training) sharing practical evidence-based ideas for looking after your mental and physical health.
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The healthiest activity in the world!
If I could bottle the benefits above and produce them in a pill, I would probably be the richest person in the world!
But, there...
Your brain isn’t there to keep you happy!
đThis often comes as a shock to the people I speak to who are struggling with their mental health. Many people assume that our...
Sensory self-care strategies for Autumn
âď¸As winter comes creeping round the corner, many of us tend to notice a seasonal increase in our levels of anxiety and depression, perhaps...
Ideas for when you’re feeling emotionally numb
In my last post, I spoke about the experience of feeling numb, empty or emotionally detached.
As well as protecting us from experiencing pain or...
Understanding emotional numbness
Itâs very common for us to feel emotionally numb or disconnected at some point in our lives. This feeling often happens after a particularly...
Nutrition & Gut Health
We often donât appreciate that a lot can be achieved in 30 minutes when it comes to our wellbeing! Hereâs a few ideas of how you use that precious lunch break wisely and give yourself a wellbeing boost at the same time!â
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đśââď¸Take a stroll - a...
đ§Drinking more water throughout the day can lead to these great health benefits:â
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đ§Fewer headachesâ
đ§Improved bowel functionâ
đ§Clearer skinâ
đ§Increased energy levelsâ
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đ§Fewer sugar cravingsâ
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đ§Itâs difficult to be clear on exactly how much water we should be drinking every day - 8 glasses a day is the general...
The factors affecting our risk of developing type 2 diabetes are often oversimplified. Developing diabetes is not something which happens overnight - it takes years for problems to build up enough to reach the point where a formal diagnosis can be made. â
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Intervening much earlier with...