Aesthetic and cosmetic dentistry – porcelain veneers
In recent years, we have seen an increase in demand for cosmetic dental treatment. Patients have been showing a greater awareness in this important branch of health. This is mainly
Plant medicine for better immunity
As we head into the autumn months, there are a number of things you can start doing to protect and strengthen your immune system in preparation for winter. And taking
Coming back soon
The flu is coming back. The 2018/2019 influenza season is arriving soon. Seasonal influenza is a preventable infectious disease, mostly with respiratory symptoms, caused by the influenza virus and is
HPA Group earns accreditation from Joint Commission International
The Hospital Particular in Alvor and the Hospital Particular in Gambelas (Faro) have both earned an international quality accreditation from the Joint Commission International (JCI). The JCI accreditation is considered
Herbs for adrenal fatigue
You may have heard of the term ‘burnout’, ‘adrenal fatigue’ or even ‘adrenal dysfunction’ in the news over the last few years. The medical establishment doesn’t recognise it as a
Sleep laboratory
Sleep deprivation or bad quality sleep causes disruptions both in social and professional life due to decreased wakefulness, lack of attention and drowsiness during the day, but the consequences of
The doctor-patient relationship
The doctor-patient relationship is a central part of healthcare and the practice of medicine, forming one of the foundations of contemporary medical ethics. It is a specific form of interpersonal
“Help! I’m in danger!” – What is a panic attack?
“I felt like I was going to die. I woke up suddenly at midnight with the feeling that I couldn’t breathe; I was trembling all over and there was tightness
Beware of the summer sun!
Summer is here but with the joys of sunny, relaxing days at the beach and striving for the perfect tan comes an elevated risk of doing permanent damage to your
MTHFR and you
As a practitioner of functional, holistic medicine, I’m always on the look-out for the recent medical breakthroughs that might help explain why this or that patient isn’t getting better as