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Read some of the latest medical and healthcare articles written by the team at The Health Suite.

Managing prediabetes and type 2 diabetes
Nutrition & Gut Health

Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes: A Nutritionist’s Guide to Management

Diabetes has become one of the defining health challenges of our time. Worldwide, the numbers are staggering. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), in 2022, 830 million individuals were living with diabetes across the globe, and type 2 diabetes accounts for 95% of these cases [1]. An estimated 1.6

Paediatric Neurology in Leicester
Children’s Health

What is Paediatric Neurology?

Paediatric neurology is the branch of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment and management of nervous system disorders in children. Because a child’s brain and nervous system are still developing, early diagnosis and treatment can make a significant difference to their long-term health and quality of life (Shellhaas, 2022).

Athletes Should Consider Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)
Complementary & Integrative Therapies

Athletes Should Consider Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)

Athletes know better than anyone that recovery is where real progress happens. Every gruelling workout, every competition, and every rep that pushes you beyond your comfort zone takes a toll on your body – but this discomfort is where growth is triggered. Whilst training breaks you down, it’s recovery that

Gut Health and Skin Conditions The Connection Explained
Nutrition & Gut Health

Gut Health and Skin Conditions: The Surprising Connection Explained

When it comes to looking after our skin, most of us focus on what we put on the surface — serums, creams, and sometimes prescription treatments. What often gets overlooked is the role of the gut and how your digestive health can directly affect the way your skin looks and

How to Increase Testosterone
Men’s Health

How to Increase Testosterone: Understanding the Issue and When TRT Can Help

Testosterone is often thought of as the hormone of strength, masculinity, and drive. While it is true that testosterone is vital for building muscle, maintaining sexual health, and fuelling motivation, its role extends far beyond the stereotypical. Testosterone supports bone health, mood stability, fat distribution, red blood cell production, and

Signs of Vitamin Deficiency
IV & Regenerative Therapies

Top 10 Signs of Vitamin Deficiency (And What to Do About It)

You eat fairly well, you try to get some fresh air at least once a day, you make an effort to stay active, but something still feels…off. It might be that your energy is dipping, your skin appears more sallow than usual, or you’ve had week-long brain fog clouding up

Mole Mapping Leicester
Diagnostics & Screening

Mole Mapping: 4 Steps to Protect Your Skin and Future

Early detection. Peace of mind. Premium care. Every mole, freckle, and growth on your skin is part of its territory. And whilst most of these skin growths are benign and harmless, some can be a warning signal that requires much closer attention. Here at The Health Suite Leicester, we take

The Gut–Brain Connection
Nutrition & Gut Health

The Gut–Brain Connection: How Your Microbiome Affects Mental Health

We’ve all experienced it: the “gut feeling” before making a decision, or the butterflies in your stomach or gut when you’re nervous. But these sensations are more than just figures of speech – they’re signs of the gut–brain connection at work. They’re not separate systems. The brain and gut are