Congratulations on taking your first step to a brand new (vegan) you. You’re about to feel healthier and better, knowing that you’re saving animals and the environment everyday. I did Veganuary in 2017, having half-heartedly tried veganism on and off for some time. I don’t know what my light-bulb moment was, but I am so… Continue reading I’ve signed up to Veganuary 2020, so what do I need to know?
Author: The Vegan Doctor
I’m a GP who has switched to a vegan diet – this is why I would recommend it to my patients
The Vegan Doctor Talks Sex After Childbirth
Article published on Raise Vegan website 3/8/18 http://raisevegan.com/the-vegan-doctor-talks-sex-after-childbirth/
Iodine
Iodine is an element which is essential in the human body for the production of thyroid hormones. Our bodies cannot make it, so we need to make sure we get it in our diet. Firstly, let me tell you about the thyroid gland. It's a small gland which sits at the front of the neck,… Continue reading Iodine
Why vegans always have to tell you they’re vegan
My article published in The Guardian on 26th January for anyone who missed it then: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/jan/26/vegan-diet-lifestyle-health-animals
A Healthy Vegan Pregnancy
As we all know, maintaining a healthy balance of nutrients with a vegan diet is perfectly practicable with a little planning, and this is no different in pregnancy. In fact, last year, the British Dietetic Association confirmed that a vegan diet can be healthy for people of all ages, including during pregnancy. Pregnancy puts any… Continue reading A Healthy Vegan Pregnancy
Medication-free Pain Relief
Last year I wrote about finding pain relief that doesn't contain animal products, but as we know, no medication is completely vegan due to animal testing laws. That got me thinking about medication-free pain relief. Whilst I believe that we sometimes have to take medication, I'm a huge advocate treatments that don't rely on pharmaceuticals.… Continue reading Medication-free Pain Relief
