(Originally published in Raise Vegan magazine in September 2018) The main reason I started my blog, The Vegan Doctor, was because I read so many stories about vegans having bad experiences with their own doctor. It saddened me that a generally compassionate group of people were not receiving that same level of compassion when it… Continue reading The Vegan Doctor Helps You Defend Veganism To Your Doctor
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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
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