People with type 2 diabetes get little or no benefit from taking fish oil supplements, new research says. A study, commissioned by the World Health Organization (WHO) and published by the British Medical Journal, took in data from 83 trials…
Poor sleep can ‘increase risk of heart failure, coronary artery disease and strokes’
People who consistently struggle to sleep well could be at a higher risk of heart failure, strokes and coronary artery disease, according to new research. Scientists at the Karolinska Institutet in Sweden studied data on the sleep patterns of 1.3million…
Doctors and complementary therapists need to work together for better patient outcomes
GP Trainer Dr Toh Wong shares how his London conference has proved an important building block in helping complementary therapists and doctors work in a more cohesive way to improve patient care… The last three years has seen a torrent…
The College of Medicine launches online evidence-based Self Care Toolkit ‘to empower patients’
A new online health website has launched to help give patients more control of their health. Our Health Directory, found at ourhealth.directory, has been created by the College of Medicine to offer a reliable, evidence-based user-friendly online guide to a…
July 31st deadline for application for two-year diploma in Integrative medicine
The deadline to apply for the National Centre for Integrative Medicine’s for two-year diploma in Integrative medicine is looming, with July 31st 2019 the final date for applications. This course is for healthcare professionals who would like to apply a…
New research finds herbal tea beneficial for thyroid and liver function
A new paper by the University of the West of England (UWE) and herbal well-being company Pukka Herbs has reviewed available clinical evidence and shows that drinking herbal teas are beneficial for a range of health conditions. In a review…
Is the UK lagging behind when it comes to supporting complementary medicine?
A new report from the World Health Organisation red flags that the UK is not doing enough to support complementary medicine, says the College of Medicine’s Chair Dr Michael Dixon. The WHO global report on traditional and complementary medicine 2019 aims…
Bacteria found in the gut of top athletes could improve physical performance
New research has suggested that high performance athletes have different biomes to those who exercise more moderately or not at all. A special type of gut bacteria, veillonella, was found in the digestive microbiomes of elite athletes and scientists believe…
Dr Zoe Harcombe: ‘Why the Eat-Lancet plant-based diet is nutritionally deficient’
The EAT-Lancet Commission released details of the controversial Eat-Lancet diet in January. Here, ahead of the College of Medicine’s Food On Prescription Conference in October 2019, author and researcher Dr Zoe Harcombe, who specialises in examining public health dietary guidelines,…
College of Medicine tribute to Richard Eaton
It is with great sadness that the College of Medicine must report that Richard Eaton died on 14th June 2019. Richard was a giant of a man in every respect, but a very gentle and softly spoken one. He was sole…
‘He was a public standard bearer for homeopathy’: The College of Medicine pays tribute to Peter Fisher
On June 12th 2019, a memorial service for Dr. Peter Fisher was held at St Martins in the Fields church in Trafalgar Square. Dr Peter Fisher FRCP FFHom died in August last year following a cycling accident. He was President…
Five superfoods you’ve never heard of (but may well be in your smoothie soon!)
Wind back the clock twenty years and words that are now part of the healthy eating lexicon; spirulina, quinoa, wheatgrass etc were once alien concepts to most of us. Fast forward a decade or so and what foods might soon…
UK’s growing opiate crisis: How do GPs find a safer solution for people in pain?
An article in February this year in The Sunday Times highlighted the dramatic increase in the use of opioids, with addiction rates – including overdoses and deaths – surging in line with a huge rise in the number of painkillers…
Five essential tips for helping your mental health
The College of Medicine Chair, Dr Michael Dixon, a Devon GP, offers up his top tips for maintaining good mental health using fivekey elements: Scroll down to watch his video: Eat wellEnjoy plenty of fruits and vegetables – raw if…
Body image is focus for Mental Health Awareness Week
Mental Health Awareness Week (Sunday 11th – 18th May) centres on body image, having focused in previous years on areas including loneliness, sleep and stress. CEO for the Mental Health Foundation, which organises the annual campaign week, Mark Rowland, wrote…
Patrick Holden: ‘We’re paying for cheap food with our health and our planet’
In this interview originally published by Borough Market, Ellie Costigan asks Patrick Holden why our food system needs to change to prevent irreversible climate change and a biodiversity catastrophe… Patrick Holden is the founder of the Sustainable Food Trust, a charitable…
Complementary Medicine Roundup – May 2019
It will not have escaped the notice of readers that when I refer to the “The College of Medicine” or to“the College” I should, to be correct, use the full title of “The College of Medicine and Integrated Health”. Even a…
Obesity increases risk of disease and early death ‘significantly’, says new research
The impact on health of being overweight has been highlighted in a major new study, with Public Health England calling for ‘sustained action’ to tackle obesity going forward. The research, which will be presented at the European Congress on Obesity…
‘We don’t do it for clinical improvements, we do it to relax patients’: How complementary therapies are helping Manchester hospital’s renal unit
Glamourous 80-year-old Ann Critchley, who travels to the Salford Hope dialysis unit three times a week for her four hourly dialysis sessions, was quick to praise the work of Christine, her therapist as she massaged deep into Ann’s ankles and…
In review: Two-day course on Neuro-Linguistic Programming and Hypnosis
The College of Medicine recently joined forces with Dr Toh Wong and Dr Naveed Akhtar on a two-day course exploring Neuro-Linguistic Programming and Hypnosis. Here, we share some of the fantastic feedback we received from those attending. Keep checking the…
The British Holistic Medical Association’s annual student essay competition
The British Holistic Medical Association (BHMA) runs an annual student essay competition open to all medical, nursing and health science undergraduates. BHMA are delighted to announce that they are now receiving applications for 2019. The title in this year, is: “Is…
Social Prescribing Link Worker training: 4-day course by Bromley by Bow Centre
The Bromley by Bow Centre and the University of East London are proud to be delivering a four day training programme for Social Prescribing Link Workers. Who is this training for? This training is primarily aimed at social prescribing link workers also…
The Social Prescribing Awards 2019
Are you involved in a social prescribing project that is helping people to connect with their community, improving their health and wellbeing.? Do you have a colleague who is an outstanding innovator in social prescribing who inspires others with their creativity,…
BHMA – The Real Food Gathering
The College of Medicine is pleased to share the BHMA’s The Real Food Gathering event. This is a two-day event of inspiring talks and discussions on what makes a sustainable, affordable and nourishing British diet. A chance to focus on sustainable food…
A clarion-call to support the practise and research of complementary medicine.
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