Dr Alison Grimston's Blog tag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-1637960 2009-11-08T17:55:50+00:00 TypePad Vitamin B is Proving to be an Amazing Vitamin tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341c38c053ef01287563c9f0970c 2009-11-08T17:55:50+00:00 2009-11-08T17:55:50+00:00 Hi there, Vitamin D is proving to be an amazing vitamin now, with increasing amoutns of research being released over the last year to show its importance in immune function as well as bone protection. Recent reports show that populations... Dr Alison Bugsy Malone tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341c38c053ef0120a625ce52970b 2009-10-27T20:43:34+00:00 2009-10-27T20:43:34+00:00 here is the youth EODS (Eastbourne Operatic & Dramatic Society) pre-filming on YouTube of Bugsy Malone Dr Alison Love is Energy! Wonderful video... tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341c38c053ef0120a65f7c6f970c 2009-10-20T22:45:55+01:00 2009-10-20T22:45:55+01:00 Every day I try to have a positive influence on people - a smile & hug to my staff and patients alike can make all the difference to them, especially those patients who have lost a loved one & who no longer get their daily hug quota! Dr Alison Does the Swine Flu vaccine contain Mercury? tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341c38c053ef0120a62e1b0b970c 2009-10-10T22:34:03+01:00 2009-10-10T22:34:03+01:00 New controversies surround the swine flu / H1N1 vaccine now as doctros and scientists debate its safety & whether 1 or 2 doses will be needed to provide immunity. Dr Alison What Can Antioxidants Do For Me? tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341c38c053ef0120a5cfa577970b 2009-10-09T00:38:01+01:00 2009-10-09T00:38:01+01:00 Hi there, My patients and friends often ask me what exactly antioxidants are, so I would like to introduce you to some of the ideas that make me realise why they are so important for our health. Take a look... Dr Alison How can I help Fractures (Broken Bones) in Animals? tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341c38c053ef0120a56c3632970b 2009-09-15T00:49:00+01:00 2009-09-15T00:49:00+01:00 What do you do when your pet has a broken bone? Well, get it to a vet as soon as possible, of course - but is there anything you can do to support it while you are en route or waiting for the visit? Of course. Dr Alison Dancing for energy! tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341c38c053ef0120a5b1f615970c 2009-09-14T12:48:46+01:00 2009-09-14T12:48:46+01:00 This reminds me how good we feel when we dance, how amazingly it adds to our energy. and keeps us motivated Dr Alison Athletes need to Play it Safe with Supplements tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341c38c053ef0120a54275db970c 2009-08-12T21:16:38+01:00 2009-08-12T21:16:38+01:00 I always recommend that athletes use only pharmaceutical - grade nutritional supplements that are NSF certified. Any combination of supplements used should be chosen on the basis that it is known to work together. Dr Alison Do doctors & nurses use & recommend nutritional supplements? tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341c38c053ef01157114cff5970c 2009-07-15T20:02:51+01:00 2009-07-15T20:02:51+01:00 I also truly believe that the NHS prevents doctors and nurses from recommending supplements in the UK. This is for three reasons. Firstly we have nt had the relevant education. Secondly we are not aware of the differences in quality of different supplements, only that many are poor quality and not worth the money paid for them. Thirdly that there is an unspoken feeling that if as a GP we recommend any item, the patient will then expect it to be available to them for fr*ee, or the price of a prescription. Dr Alison Why Probiotics? tag:typepad.com,2003:post-67478587 2009-06-01T07:07:00+01:00 2009-06-01T07:07:00+01:00 Clinical trials have shown that lactic acid bacteria are effective in reducing both total and LDL cholesterol levels in people who are healthy. Dr Alison