Hi there!

I would like to thank you for visiting my website and learning a little more about what I can do for you.

I am a UK family doctor with 10 years of expertise in using both complementary therapies & science-based supplements to enhance your health, working with traditional medicine. While working in general medical practice I have become acutely aware of the deficiencies of the current focus on “supermarket” medicine. With 10 minutes for each patient, there is only time for a rushed information gathering exercise, examination if necessary, and management plan of prescription and investigations. Every appointment is rushed, and I have barely enough time to make any necessary referrals. Always running late adds to my own stress, which rubs off on the patient.

I’m not knocking it – this model allows all patients to be seen when they think they need it, and despite the workload inherent in that, our National Health Service provides access to treatments that few citizens of other countries experience for free. And 10 minutes is more than most GP’s had per patient 15 years ago.

But there is a price to be paid. I do not have the time to guide patients to participate in their own long-term health. This is absolutely the key to true health, coming from within, and ignoring it is leading Western nations down the road of snowballing chronic ill-health and healthcare costs.

Unfortunately, medico-legally there are few choices for me. When advising patients to lose weight, I know they will be unlikely to do so without support and follow up, and the keys to weight loss that I hold, but cannot discuss with any patient whom I or my partners are seeing on the NHS. Not only time, but other restrictions come into play here.

Medicine is no longer a healing art. It is a disease business, not a health business, and full of restrictions based on pharmacological and legal complexities.

The disheartening fact is that I have found that people increasingly seem to be “giving up” on the control they have of their own health 

Together, we can change this. It is time to take back your own power!

I am passionate about helping YOU  to improve your own health.  I know of many ways in which you can make this happen- Some of them you will have heard of before, some of them will be new to you. Even if you start by taking ONE action I suggest, you may find your life changed for the better in many more ways! Are you up for the challenge?

My advice for a living a healthy, vibrant life centres on self empowerment and self healing. The thing is, you can prevent future ill-health by looking after yourself today! I strongly believe in modeling what I teach in keeping well, and I walk my talk.

My work-life balance is kept healthy and manageable by eating good, nutritious food, (low glycemic and organicwhere possible), by taking top quality nutritional supplements at least twice daily, by engaging in regular exercise and  having fun and laughter with friends and family. Meditation and lots of hugs, both animal and human are at the top of my list, too.

Speaking of which, I am also passionate about animals! As an Animal Healer, I have started TheNaturallyHealthyPet.com website to help animal lovers and complementary therapists connect to discuss and share information about natural and holistic pet care.

It doesn’t stop there! I also have a wonderful self-catering holiday cottage – www.vanecottage.co.uk - in the Sussex Countryside. It sleeps 4 and is in our garden, which is a remarkably peaceful, wildlife-rich haven. Come visit us soon!

Until then, take care and enjoy the information and insights from www.dralisongrimston.com !