A new French study suggests that people who have deeper forehead wrinkles than it is typical for their age may have a higher risk of dying from heart disease, researchers found.
They also found the people with the deepest wrinkles on their brows had nearly 10 times the death risk from heart problems as compared to those with no wrinkles or normal wrinkles for their age even after adjusting for other risk factors. But the study did not prove that forehead wrinkles causes heart risk to rise while some heart experts remained sceptical.

The French team assessed 3,200 working adults and followed them for 20 years between the ages of 32 – 62 years.

The other risk factor included in the analysis were age, gender, education, smoking, blood pressure, heart rate, diabetes and cholesterol levels.

The researchers presented their findings at the European Society of Cardiology annual meeting in Munich Germany recently.

Always consult your G.P if you have any concerns about your health or heart health. This article is for informational purpose only.

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Nutrition and dermaceuticals can play a vital role

According to the American Academy of Dermatology here are a few tips to keep your hair healthy:

• If you have oily hair you should wash it more frequently
• Chemically treated or dyed hair should be washed less often
• As you grow old your scalp produces less oil, hence you should wash it less frequently
• If you suffer from flaky scalp it may be dandruff or some other condition such as psoriasis if you are not sure you should get it checked.
• Use shampoo on the scalp area instead of whole length of hair
• Use a 2 in 1 conditioner for convenience or use a conditioner after every shampoo
• Apply conditioner on the tips of the hair
• Choose a shampoo and conditioner formulated for your type of hair
• Before you go swimming you should wet and condition your hair or wear a swimming cap
• You can get a special swimmers shampoo and conditioner to replace lost moisture.
• Balanced nutrition plays a vital role for healthy hair.

Always consult your G.P first before starting any new regime or self treatment.

We get excellent results with Low Dose Medicine (L.D.M), Nutritional and Dermaceuticals (Safe, Effective and Exclusive to our clinic at Urban Wellbeing Tuam road Galway).

In our clinic we use a multi pronged approach in treating many conditions with evidence based therapies such as Physiological Regulating Medicine (P.R.M), Gut Health and Microbiome restoration, Nutritional and Nutraceutical therapies, Lifestyle Medicine, Natural Hormonal Balancing, Glandular support, Soft tissue and joint support, Complex Homeopathy, Herbals, and Needle free Medical Acupuncture, Laser Acupuncture, Therapeautic Mindfulness and CBT techniques to achieve excellent results.

To discuss conditions treated and therapies offered at our clinic, contact Dr. Bhatti at (087) 1915051 or email health@drbhatti.ie.   During your first office visit, Dr. Bhatti may ask you at length about your health-condition, lifestyle and behaviour.  Please consult your GP before starting new treatment. 

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Anaemia is a term used when a person doesn’t have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen throughout the body, leaving your body starved of oxygen. You could lack haemoglobin, a protein which gives the blood it’s colour.

About 7% of the population in the west may suffer from it. It is common in women of child-bearing age, and also in children, the elderly and women of colour.

Here are some of the symptoms:

• Pale skin
• Dizziness
• Tiredness/weakness
• Headache
• Low body temperature
• Cold hands/feet
• Numbness
• Palpitations
• Breathlessness
• Chest pains
• Abnormal heartbeat
• Anxiety/depression

Some causes include:

• Certain medications
• Post surgical
• Injury
• Ulcers
• Blood loss
• People with chronic diseases
• Heavy periods
• Poor nutrition
• Kidney disease
• Diet low in Iron and vitamin B12

In our clinic we use a multi pronged approach in treating this and many other conditions with evidence based therapies such as Physiological Regulating Medicine (P.R.M), gut health and microbiome restoration, nutritional and nutraceutical therapies, lifestyle medicine, natural hormonal balancing, glandular support, soft tissue and joint support, complex homeopathy, herbals, needle free mesotherapy and needle free acupuncture to achieve excellent results.

To discuss conditions treated and therapies offered at our clinic, contact Dr. Bhatti at (087) 1915051 or email health@drbhatti.ie.   During your first office visit, Dr. Bhatti may ask you at length about your health-condition, lifestyle and behaviour.  Please consult your GP before starting new treatment. 

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More women suffer from insomnia than men and incidences increase dramatically in 65 year-olds and over. Most people at some stage have experienced disrupted sleep patterns due to either external factors or some kind of stress/upset, such as bereavement or financial strains. Insomnia, however, is defined by an individual having problems falling asleep, maintaining sleep or experiencing non-restorative sleep on a regular or frequent basis. Pain is one of the most common causes of insomnia.

Caffeine, alcohol and stimulants such as nicotine contribute to sleep disturbance. Health conditions that often lead to insomnia include: hyper-thyroidism, painful conditions, muscular or otherwise, digestive disorders such as reflux, hiatus hernia, stomach ulcers, irritable bowel, nocturnal asthma, heart failure, blocked nose, sinus problems, restless leg syndrome, stress, anxiety and depression. Consult your GP first if you suffer from any of the above or for any medical advice.

If you are suffering with insomnia, do not nap in the day and go to bed as soon as you feel tired. Eat an evening meal high in complex carbohydrates, e.g. boiled rice and avoid heavy meals and sugary foods in the evening as they either stimulate the system or are hard to digest.

One of the most successful complementary approaches to insomnia is acupuncture. In our clinic we offer evidence based therapies such as Needle free laser Acupuncture which can work on balancing the neurological, emotional, muscular and energetic systems.Mindfulness, Massage, Aromatherapy, Reflexology, and Yoga can also assist sleep. Complex Homeopathy, Herbs and Physiological Regulating Medicine(P.R.M) can be of great help and gives excellent results.

In our clinic we use a multi pronged approach in treating this and many other conditions with evidence based therapies such as Low Dose Medicine (L.D.M,), gut health and microbiome restoration, nutritional and nutraceutical therapies, lifestyle medicine, natural hormonal balancing, glandular support, soft tissue and joint support, complex homeopathy, herbals, needle free mesotherapy and needle free acupuncture to achieve excellent results.

To discuss conditions treated and therapies offered at our clinic, contact Dr. Bhatti at (087) 1915051 or email health@drbhatti.ie.   During your first office visit, Dr. Bhatti may ask you at length about your health-condition, lifestyle and behaviour.  Please consult your GP before starting new treatment. 

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Have you ever experienced these health issues:

• Food allergies / Asthma/ Hay fever
  
• Food intolerance / Digestive problems / IBD / IBS/Acid reflux
  
• Hormonal Imbalance / PMS / PCOS / Early menopause/Endometriosis
  
• Recurring Thrush/Candida/Leaky Gut Syndrome
  
• Chronic fatigue / Always tired/Post viral fatigue
  
• Inflammation/Joint pain /Arthritis/Sports injuries
  
• Recurring Neck pain/ Back pain/ Hip pain/Frozen shoulder
  
• Frequent colds and flu’s / low immunity
  
• Acne / Rosacea/ Eczema/ Psoriasis
  
• Stress / Anxiety / Depression / Insomnia/Nightmares
  

Physiological Regulating Medicine (P.R.M) is a natural, effective and evidence based treatment for boosting immunity, reducing pain and inflammation, helping with sleep issues. It can also help many other conditions with great results.

In our clinic we use a multi pronged approach in treating the effects of stress on the body and many other conditions with evidence based therapies such as Low Dose Medicine (L.D.M,), gut health and microbiome restoration, nutritional and nutraceutical therapies, lifestyle medicine, natural hormonal balancing, glandular support, soft tissue and joint support, complex homeopathy, herbals, needle free mesotherapy and needle free acupuncture to achieve excellent results.

To discuss conditions treated and therapies offered at our clinic, contact Dr. Bhatti at (087) 1915051 or email health@drbhatti.ie.   During your first office visit, Dr. Bhatti may ask you at length about your health-condition, lifestyle and behaviour.  Please consult your GP before starting new treatment. 

Note: We have special packages tailor-made to suit you and your finances. Please ask for our special offers.

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With the change in season it is a good time to be thinking about boosting your immunity. Vulnerable people such as children and the elderly, people with low immunity and other susceptible people including asthmatics or people with chronic sinusitis and chronic obstructive airway diseases (COAD) need to pay particular attention to their immunity.

Within thirty minutes of consuming sugar your immune system may be suppressed for several hours. Research shows that after two hours of eating the sugary food your white cell count could be reduced. All processed and fast foods are extremely high in sugar, salt and fat. The intake of such food products should be significantly reduced or avoided completely, if your immune system is to thrive.

Immune deficiency can occur due to several reasons especially if your organs are involved such as spleen, tonsillitis, bone marrow and lymph nodes as these organs release lymphocytes these cell are the ones which fight the invading bacteria, viruses and parasites. Your immune system is also affected if you suffer from other diseases such as HIV, Sickle cell anaemia, Cirrhosis of the liver and other illness or an ongoing stress etc…

By swapping sweets, bars, cakes, biscuits, pastries and buns with fresh fruit, natural yoghurt and cereals such as unsweetened muesli and porridge, you can significantly reduce your sugar intake. It is important to have three well balanced meals a day. These should include fish especially oily fish, nuts, seeds, grains and other foods that are high in fibre. Lean white meats are better than red and fatty meats. Other sustain foods are wholemeal breads made with spelt, wheat or rye flour, brown rice, wholemeal pasta and potatoes with the skins on, if not sprayed with chemicals.

You should drink about two and a half litres of fluid per day, water being the best choice. Avoid all sugary drinks and foods as well as those containing artificial sweeteners. Keep fruit juice made from concentrate to one or two glasses per day and dilute it with water. It has high sugar content in the natural form of fructose. The best drinks are water, green tea, herbal teas and freshly made fruit and vegetable juice. (Carrot, apple juice, elderberries and ginger is a great immune booster). In dark, cold winter days a chicken and vegetable stew with some ginger, garlic, pinch of turmeric and fresh herbs sprinkled over it is a heart warming as well as

To discuss conditions treated and therapies offered at our clinic, contact Dr. Bhatti at (087) 1915051 or email health@drbhatti.ie.   During your first office visit, Dr. Bhatti may ask you at length about your health-condition, lifestyle and behaviour.  Please consult your GP before starting new treatment. 

Note: We have special packages tailor-made to suit you and your finances. Please ask for our special offers.

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Always consult your G.P. for Medical advice and before starting any new regime or self treatment. The contents of this article are for informational purposes only and are not intended to prevent, diagnose or cure any medical conditions. The publisher of this article or any information provided on this site including text, graphics, images, cannot be held responsible for any errors or any consequences arising from the use of the information contained in this article or this site or its pages. In case of an emergency always contact your Doctor and the emergency services immediately. The information provided on these pages, site and our clinic does not constitute as a medical advice.

We acknowledge the contribution of all authors and researchers.

More women suffer from insomnia than men and incidences increase dramatically in 65 year olds and over.
Most people at some stage have experienced disrupted sleep patterns due to either external factors or some kind of stress / upset, such as bereavement or financial strains. Insomnia, however, is defined by an individual having problems falling asleep, maintaining sleep or experiencing non-restorative sleep on a regular or frequent basis.Pain is one of the most common causes of insomnia.

Caffeine, alcohol and stimulants such as nicotine contribute to sleep disturbance. Health conditions that often lead to insomnia include: hyper-thyroidism, painful conditions- muscular or otherwise, digestive disorders such as reflux hiatus hernia, stomach ulcers, irritable bowel, nocturnal asthma, heart failure, blocked nose, sinus problems, restless leg syndrome, stress, anxiety and depression. Consult your GP if you suffer from any of the above.
If you are suffering with insomnia do not nap in the day and go to bed as soon as you feel tired. Eat an evening meal high in complex carbohydrates, e.g. boiled rice and avoid heavy meals and sugary foods in the evening as they either stimulate the system or are hard to digest.

One of the most successful complementary approaches to insomnia is acupuncture. In our we offer evidence based therapies such as Needle free laser Acupuncture which can work on balancing the neurological, emotional, muscular and energetic systems. Massage, aromatherapy and yoga can also assist sleep.

Complex Homeopathy, Herbs and Physiological Regulating Medicine can be of great help and gives excellent results.

To discuss conditions treated and therapies offered at our clinic, contact Dr. Bhatti at (087) 1915051 or email health@drbhatti.ie.   During your first office visit, Dr. Bhatti may ask you at length about your health-condition, lifestyle and behaviour.  Please consult your GP before starting new treatment. 

Note: We have special packages tailor-made to suit you and your finances. Please ask for our special offers.

Disclaimer.
Always consult your G.P. for Medical advice and before starting any new regime or self treatment. The contents of this article are for informational purposes only and are not intended to prevent, diagnose or cure any medical conditions. The publisher of this article or any information provided on this site including text, graphics, images, cannot be held responsible for any errors or any consequences arising from the use of the information contained in this article or this site or its pages. In case of an emergency always contact your Doctor and the emergency services immediately. The information provided on these pages, site and our clinic does not constitute as a medical advice.

We acknowledge the contribution of all authors and researchers.

By Dr Bhatti, M.B.B.S.D.C.H.R.C.P.S

Everyone gets cold hands and cold feet once in a while, but if your hands and feet are constantly cold especially with a change in skin colour, then there may be a medical condition associated with it. You should contact your family doctor and get it investigated and treated.

There are many diseases which can cause cold extremities such as:
1. Anaemia
2. Thyroid disease
3. Diabetes
4. Reynaud’s disease
5. Burgess disease
6. Cardiovascular disease causing poor circulation
7. Some nervous system diseases
8. Scleroderma
9. Autoimmune disease such as Lupus
10. Cold weather and frostbite to name but a few
11. This condition can also run in some families.

Lots of people suffer from cold sweats if they suffer from stress / anxiety and panic attacks or if you get a fright. If you suffer from high cholesterol you may get hardening of the blood vessel wall, the same thing can happen to smokers and the elderly. Some medications such as beta blockers can also affect the temperature of your hands and feet. If your doctors have ruled a serious medical condition complementary therapies such as Medical Needle Free Acupuncture, Laser Acupuncture, Nutritional therapy, Lifestyle medicine, Gut health & Microbiome Restoration , Mindfulness, CBT for Stress and Anxiety can help alleviate your symptoms.

Dr Bhatti is a qualified medical doctor who has worked in Psychiatry for about three years; he has a post graduate diploma from The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons in Ireland. He has a special interest in Naturopathy and a Practitioners certificate in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy also a Professional Certificate in Mindfulness.

Always consult your G.P. before starting any new regime or self treatment. The contents of the article are for informational purposes only and are not intended to prevent, diagnose or cure any medical conditions. We acknowledge the contribution of all authors and researchers.

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Note: Your first consultation is  free. We have special packages tailor-made to suit you and your finances. Please ask for our special offers.

White Coat Hypertension - blood pressure goes up when you visit your doctor - can become a serious health issue if you ignore it.

By Dr Bhatti, M.B.B.S.D.C.H.R.C.P.S.I

A large study published in The New England Journal of Medicine last week shows if you are a person who measures your blood pressure at home daily it might save your life, as measuring B.P at home is a better indicator of heart disease and a better predictor of good health.

White coat hypertension is a condition in which a person’s blood pressure rises when it is measured in a doctor’s office. It is possible that up to 30% of Americans suffer from this condition and it was thought to be associated with the temporary stress of visiting your doctor but now this study indicates that risk of death is twice as high for the patients with this condition as compared with patients who have normal blood pressure when they visit their doctor or at home as reported by NBCnews.com and Telegragh.co.uk.

According to The American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology guidelines there are three stages of hypertension:

• Stage 1    If blood pressure reading is higher than 120/80
• Stage 2.   If blood pressure reading is higher 140/90
• Stage 3   If your blood pressure reaches 180/120 or higher it is considered as a hypertensive crisis and needs immediate medical attention or hospitalization.

People with white coat hypertension have 80% higher fatalities compared to people with normal blood pressure when they visit their doctor or check their blood pressure at home. Stress and Stressors play a huge role in the condition, along with lifestyle and other risk factors. It is very important not to ignore stress and especially stress related illnesses.

Doctors and scientists are encouraging people to check their blood pressure at home on a regular basis. It is proven that stress and our lifestyle have a direct effect on our blood pressure which can lead to a heart attack, stroke and death.  Any stressor could trigger the spike in blood pressure that is why stress should be managed. If your B.P spikes due to stressors and we have lots of those due to work, home, school, college and lifestyle then ask your doctor to give you a 24hr B.P monitor which checks your blood pressure throughout the day, whatever the results it should be followed up in 2-3mths and treated if necessary whether its stress, lifestyle, genetic or any other causes.

High blood pressure should always be investigated and managed, risks and causes tackled before it damages your blood vessels.

In my opinion there is potential of saving thousands of lives and it also shows how important it is to treat stress which can have an effect on your blood pressure and the rest of the cardiovascular system and can cause other stress related illnesses.

In our Holistic Health & Stress Clinic we have a unique approach in treating stress and stress related disorders by using a multidisciplinary approach, combining Medical needle free acupuncture, Mindfulness, CBT techniques, Nutritional therapy, Gut and microbiome restoration therapy and Lifestyle medicine. You can find more information on stress related conditions on our website www.drbhatti.ie/stress.

Dr Bhatti is a medically qualified Doctor with 3 plus years in psychiatry and was in charge of the alcoholism and addiction unit in S.B.H. He has a post graduate Diploma in child health from the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons and a Practitioners Certificate in CBT and a Professional Certificate in Mindfulness.  We are located in Ross House, Merchants Road, Galway Ireland.

To discuss this or other conditions and the therapies offered at our clinic, contact Dr. Bhatti at (087) 1915051 or email health@drbhatti.ie.   During your first office visit, Dr. Bhatti may ask you at length about your health-condition, lifestyle and behaviour.  Please consult your GP before starting new treatment. 

Note: Your first consultation is  free.   We have special packages tailor-made to suit you and your finances. Please ask for our  special offers.
 
Read more:

• Relationship between Clinic and Ambulatory Blood-Pressure Measurements and Mortality. The New England Journal of Medicine. April 19 2018
• 'White coat hypertension' may be sign of a real problem, study finds. NBC. News.  April 18, 2018.
• 'White coat syndrome’ could be more than doctor stress. NBC News. April 18, 2018 (video)
• Diagnosing patients with high blood pressure could raise their levels. The Telegraph.  April 16, 2018.

High Cholesterol is generally affected by diet and lifestyle, although in some cases the condition is hereditary. Eating foods high in saturated fat, such as burgers, pizza, chips, trans fats etc., increases cholesterol levels, whereas fruits and vegetables are cholesterol free. Your method of cooking is just as important - for example, grilling should always replace frying where possible. The body, however, does need healthy unsaturated fats. Good fats supply essential fatty acids, which are vital to every functioning of the body and can be found in oily fish or flax. Other foods which are great for preventing or lowering cholesterol in your diet include apples, bananas, carrots, cold-water fish, dried beans, garlic, grapefruit and cold pressed olive oil.