Staff changes
Dr Cosbill Erugoh and Dr Monazza Riaz (GP registrars) will be leaving us at the beginning of August. We wish them both well on their next stage of their training.
We welcome our new GP registrar Dr Tajudeen Olalekan who will be starting with us on 7th August and be with us for 6 months
We have had a new Medical Secretary join us – Louise. Louise will be working alongside Karen.
Armed forces friendly practice
Please see the ‘armed forces veteran friendly accredited GP practice (PDF)‘ poster.
Health and wellbeing tips
Health benefit foods
Good food, good health
The fields, allotments and gardens are in full growth.
Tomatoes
Tomatoes are a delicious and versatile superfood loaded with antioxidants and numerous vitamins. It doesn’t matter if you call tomatoes a fruit or vegetable (although they’re definitely fruit). At least 1 of the 3,000 species of this superfood should find its way into your diet. Tomatoes are claimed to lower cancer risk, decrease stroke risk, reduce blood pressure, provide healthier skin and support bone health.
Tomatoes have potassium, vitamins B and E and Lycopene, an antioxidant.
Beetroot
Beetroot is packed full of nutrients including fibre, potassium, iron and vitamin C. It has also been associated with a number of different health benefits, such as improved blood flow, lower blood pressure and enhanced exercise performance.
Cherries
Cherries have a multitude of health benefits. They are a source melatonin which can improve the quality of your sleep. Cherries are packed full of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds: the antioxidant could help with premature ageing, whilst the anti-inflammatory could aid with exercise-induced muscle pain and damage.
Rhubarb
Commonly known for its bright pink colour and tart taste, rhubarb originated in China where its roots were harvested for medicinal use. The edible stalk contains anthocyanins, which have demonstrated beneficial effects on blood pressure, and research suggests they may offer anti-cancer benefits.
If you grow your own rhubarb, be sure to avoid the leaves as they have high concentrations of oxalic acid which makes them unsuitable for consumption.
Rhubarb is commonly used in sweet desserts such as crumble.
Rocket
Rocket is a cruciferous vegetable with a strong peppery flavour. Rocket is a good source of nutrients needed for good bone health – it contains high quantities of calcium and vitamin K, both of which contribute to improving bone health.9
Rocket is commonly added to salads, however why not mix it up by adding it to your scrambled eggs, or you could even blend it into a smoothie for an added peppery health kick!
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