Nutrition & Wellbeing
A free 15-minute phone call with our Bridge of Don clinic to talk about your diet, energy and general wellbeing, and the options open to you.
How we feel day to day depends on many things: sleep, movement, stress and the food we eat. Two nutrients come up often when people in Scotland talk about energy and wellbeing: vitamin D and vitamin B12.
Vitamin D
Our skin makes vitamin D when it's exposed to sunlight. In Scotland, the sun isn't strong enough for this from October to March. That's why the Scottish Government advises everyone to consider taking a daily vitamin D supplement over these months, and some people are advised to take one all year round.
Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal bones, normal muscle function and the normal function of the immune system.
Vitamin B12
Vitamin B12 is found mainly in meat, fish, eggs and dairy. People who follow a vegan diet, older adults and people taking certain medicines may find it harder to get or absorb enough.
Vitamin B12 contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue, normal energy-yielding metabolism and the normal function of the immune system.
A note on symptoms
Tiredness, low mood and other changes can have many different causes. If you have ongoing or worrying symptoms, please speak to your GP, who can arrange blood tests if needed.
Free Nutrition & Wellbeing Call
Not sure where to start? Book a free 15-minute phone call. We'll talk about your diet, your lifestyle and how you've been feeling, then suggest next steps that suit you. That could be simple changes to what you eat, supplements you can buy over the counter, a visit to your GP, or other support we offer at the clinic. There's no obligation.
Always consult your GP if you have any health concerns.
Other treatments
Ayurvedic Foot Massage
Pada Abhyanga (Ayurvedic Foot Massage) is a massage of the feet and also lower legs. This form of foot massage is both invigorating and deeply relaxing and involves hands on massage, stretching and acupressure to stimulate reflex points.
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Ayurveda Natural Treatments
The traditional system of medicine in India, Ayurveda is a complete holistic approach to maintaining health and wellbeing. The term Ayurveda is derived from the ancient Sanskrit words ‘Ayu’ meaning ‘life’ or ‘longevity’ and ‘Veda’ meaning ‘knowledge’ or ‘science’.
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