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It is with great sadness that we write to inform you that Privategp.com will be closed with effect from the 30th of September 2023.
It has been our privilege to look after you, our PGP “extended family”, which includes over 30,000 patients during our 28-year history.
Our integrative work has been groundbreaking with some truly remarkable and humbling results for which, I believe, we became quite famous.
I would like to thank past and present patients and staff for your tremendous work as an extended team, together with our network of colleagues throughout the UK.
We have worked very hard to try and ensure a smooth transition for your healthcare.
We hope that the information below will be helpful to you.

Your future medical care

It is important that you have access to your NHS GP or other medical service in future should you need prescription-based medications. We are unable to recommend a medical practice but may be able to signpost you to appropriate support via drpiper@privategp.com
If you have special requirements as a past patient please email drpiper@privategp.com. Responses are not guaranteed and will be discretionary.

How we handle your data

We have a legal duty to inform you of the way we are managing your data. Over the past two or three years, our policy has been to send you copies of all your letters, blood results, and notes from your consultations. Therefore, you should have enough information to provide any new GMC-registered medical practitioner.
Past medical records are held securely. Please send any SARS requests to drpiper@privategp.com

PGP still retains the contact data of all patients with an email address. This is with a view to making future contact to advise of any services being provided by PGP going forward. All patients are offered the option of opting out of this and having their contact data removed if they so wish.

Yours in health and happiness.
The PGP Team

Blog

Aug 15, 2017

Colourful Veggies Keep Inflammation Away

As we go about our daily routines our bodies use a process of defence and repair. When the body comes under attack it employs defence mechanisms which can result in inflammatory chemicals floating around your system.

Sometimes the body does not properly restore anti-inflammatory responses. Just like you it could be that your body just has too much to do, which may lead to some health problems. If the body is not fighting inflammation it can lead to tissue or organ damage and eventually illness, such as coronary artery disease. Luckily, a recent study by researchers in Sweden has found that Lutein can suppress inflammation.

What is Lutein?

Lutein is a nutrient, which is found in a lot of vegetables in fruits, especially those rich in colour, for example tangarines, plums, blackberries, raspberries, rhubarb, red cabbage, avocados, olives, tomatoes, summer squash, any dark leafy greens and salad greens. Studies have found that compounds from plants have an immense impact on the proper functioning of the immune system. Thus, maintaining a healthy diet aids the body in keeping anti-inflammatory defences up.

However, if you are feeling run down and want to boost your immune system, there are natural supplements, like Lutein, available, which can help you restore your body’s defence system. You can get Lutein and other supplements right here at PrivateGP.

Book a consultation with one of our doctors today, and get a natural boost with our high quality supplements, with a customised treatment plan to suit your specific needs for a stronger, happier you.

References

  • Chung RWS, Leanderson P, Lundberg AK, Jonasson L. Lutein exerts anti-inflammatory effects in patients with coronary artery disease. Atherosclerosis. 2017 Jul;262:87-93.
  • Nutri-Link e-Newsletter 192
  • http://nutritiondata.self.com/foods-000138000000000000000-1w.html
  • https://www.healthaliciousness.com/articles/high-lutein-and-zeaxanthin-foods.php#lutein-and-zeaxanthin-rich-foods

All advice given out by Dr Piper and Privategp.com is for general guidance and informational purposes only. Readers are encouraged to confirm the information provided with other sources. Patients should review the information carefully with their professional health care provider. The information is not intended to replace medical advice offered by other physicians. Dr Piper privategp.com will not be liable for any direct, indirect, consequential, special, exemplary, or other damages arising therefrom.



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