By Dr Daniel Gordon

For many people experiencing anxiety, depression, or other mental health challenges, it can be tempting to look for a single, definitive solution—a so-called “magic pill” that promises to fix everything, no single strategy can address every individual’s needs.

By Dr Daniel Gordon

As an experienced GP with considerable paediatric experience and as a parent with a milk allergic child, I know how overwhelming it can feel when you suspect your baby might have a milk allergy. From fussiness and reflux to skin rashes and digestive upsets, the possible indicators can feel endless.

By Dr Ellie Cannon

A Doctor’s Guide to Alternative Symptom Relief For many women, menopause marks a significant transition that can bring an array of physical and emotional changes. While hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is often a go-to option for managing menopause, it’s not necessarily the best—or only—choice for everyone.

By Dr Ellie Cannon

Choosing to take any medication is a balancing act of downsides and benefits, and if there aren’t great benefits to be had, the balance doesn’t swing in favour of taking something. Many women are doing very well with their menopause symptoms using alternatives to HRT, whether natural or prescribed.

By Dr Ellie Cannon

The current thinking from women’s health experts is that for most women, Hormone Replacement Therapy is safe and since it works very well, the risks – which are small for most women – are outweighed by the benefits.

By Dr Daniel Gordon

Preventive health checks have become an increasingly popular way for individuals to stay on top of their well-being, even when they feel perfectly fine. Yet, many people remain unsure whether these routine screenings are genuinely worth their time and money.

By Dr Daniel Gordon

If you’ve ever found yourself constantly worried about having or developing a serious illness, or you spend a significant part of your day looking up symptoms online, you may be experiencing health anxiety.

By Dr Daniel Gordon

In this blog post, we’ll explore a helpful analogy—the “airport analogy”—to explain how the prefrontal cortex influences behaviours in ADHD. Why may you struggle with certain tasks? I hope this explanation will bring clarity and help break down stigmas surrounding ADHD.

By Dr Daniel Gordon

I often hear the same concern: “Why should I start weight loss medication if I might regain the weight when I stop?”. In this post, I’ll explore why I believe these medications can still be valuable, even if some individuals may eventually regain weight.

By Dr Daniel Gordon

A troubling aspect of mental health stigma is the notion that needing medication indicates a personal failing. Many people feel that if they can’t “will themselves” out of severe depression, it means they’re weak or lacking in character. This couldn’t be further from the truth.