April marks Stress Awareness Month, a national campaign dedicated to raising awareness of the impact of stress on our physical and mental health, as well as providing an annual reminder of the importance of prioritising wellbeing and self-care. This year’s theme is Little By Little, which aims to demonstrate the transformative power of introducing small and sustainable habits into our daily lives to manage stress effectively. It is these easy-to-adopt actions that can greatly improve our overall mental health. Two small, positive steps to aid stress management that I am eager to highlight thi ..read more

There haven’t been many upsides to the outbreak of Covid four years ago, but if there are any, then one of them might just be the fact that it has allowed the natural health sector to properly find its way into the public consciousness. A new study published recently suggests the global natural health market will rise to more than £1bn over the next six years thanks to a post-pandemic spike in interest from the public in alternative rather than traditional care options. Although the report doesn’t detail where this newfound interest has come from, it doesn’t take insider knowledge to hazard a ..read more

Ageing is an inevitable part of life, but the desire to age gracefully and maintain vitality has led many individuals to explore innovative approaches to counter the effects of time. Bio-identical hormones have emerged as a promising option for women and men seeking to harness the anti-aging benefits of hormone therapy. In this article, we will explore the science behind bio-identical hormones and their potential to help individuals age more gracefully, with a focus on both genders. Understanding Bio-Identical Hormones Bio-identical hormones, also known as bioidentical hormones or BHRT, are c ..read more

Hormone imbalances can have a profound impact on one’s overall well-being, affecting everything from mood and energy levels to physical health. For individuals seeking hormone replacement therapy (HRT), the choice between bioidentical hormone treatment and conventional hormone replacement therapy is a critical decision. While both approaches aim to alleviate symptoms associated with hormonal imbalances, there is a growing body of evidence suggesting that bioidentical hormone treatment may offer superior benefits, particularly in terms of safety. In this article, we will explore the reasons wh ..read more

Vitamin D3 and vitamin K2 are essential fat-soluble vitamins with distinct yet complementary roles in maintaining optimal health. While vitamin D3 is well-known for its role in calcium absorption and bone health, vitamin K2 often takes a backseat despite its critical calcium regulation and distribution function. This article explores the importance of supplementing with vitamin K2 when taking high doses of vitamin D3, highlighting their synergy and the potential health benefits. Vitamin D3 – the sunshine hormone Vitamin D3, often referred to as the “sunshine vitamin,” is synthesized by the sk ..read more

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Angela originally came to see Dr Eccles for ThermoCheck® breast thermography in 2016 after becoming concerned about her breast health. Her thermography scan revealed some abnormal tissue heat in her left breast caused by a small lesion. Angela, who also regularly receives homeopathy treatment, says: “I was really impressed with how simple and non-invasive the process was. Dr Eccles was extremely professional and the treatment I then received reduced the size of the lesion to the point where it was no longer a concern. “I’ve been going back for regular thermography checks with The Natural Doct ..read more

In the next six years the value of the natural health sector in annual revenue terms globally is expected to be somewhere in the region of $350 billion, making it the third fastest growing world market behind technology and cosmetics. That represents a doubling of growth in a decade. Given its rapid growth, it’s important to stop for a while and consider how natural medicine has become increasingly important in the prevention and treatment of health conditions over the last five years and the need for patients to have better access to information about it. In general, consumers today have acc ..read more

Current estimates for breast cancer diagnoses in the UK suggest that 55,000 women each year receive a positive result. In truth, that number hasn’t really moved in the last five or six years. It’s a number I’ve been quoting in various articles and blogs for a long time. What has changed, though, is the number of women under the age of 50 who receive a positive breast cancer diagnosis. The reality of breast cancer is that while the chances of a woman under the age of 50 receiving a positive diagnosis are much lower than those aged 50 and above, cancer does not, broadly speaking, discriminate w ..read more

Even though menopause is a biological inevitability for all women from their mid-40s onwards (it can be earlier, but this is less common), it is still something that raises lots of questions for those approaching this stage of life. In this article I’ll deal with the simple medical definition of menopause, the common symptoms that women may experience and the options for dealing with them, and how long the process of hormonal change is likely to last. What is menopause? In very simple terms, menopause is the active process of change that signals the biological end of a woman’s reproductive ye ..read more