Article published on Raise Vegan website 3/8/18 http://raisevegan.com/the-vegan-doctor-talks-sex-after-childbirth/
Author: The Vegan Doctor
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
Keeping Those Vegan Bones Healthy
Today I decided to write about calcium. Usually my blogs stem from questions I see on the Vegan forums, but this is one that I decided to research for myself, as I'm sure I've not been getting enough calcium since I turned vegan. For those of you who don't know much about calcium, I'll tell… Continue reading Keeping Those Vegan Bones Healthy
Help for Sneezing Vegans
As a GP, I have noticed many more people complaining of hay fever this year. There are so many remedies available for this annoying and uncomfortable condition, but as with most tablets, they contain either lactose or gelatine, and believe me, I've checked a lot of them! So how does a vegan hay fever sufferer… Continue reading Help for Sneezing Vegans
