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LUMEN VITAE Skincare
Lumen Vitae aims to offer effective skincare without any environmental compromise. Controversial ingredients are banned by the brand, while the range is rich in powerful active ingredients like vitamin C, glycolic acid, stem cells and precious oils. Products come in glass containers with bio-based labels and compostable boxes in a bid to be environmentally friendly. The collection includes Primal Light Eye Contour, Moonlight Night Cream Ray of Light Day Cream and Radiant Glow Serum.
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SLEEP AND HEALTH CLINIC
VSL#3 Food supplement
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LINDEN METHOD Mental health support
The Linden Method provides remote mental health treatment, support and resources via an app, web-app, workshops and residential recovery programmes. It also offers programmes in work, educational, medical, armed forces and other delivery formats. Access is ‘day one’ and offers relatively low fees in the professional mental healthcare field.
thelindenmethod.direct
DR OMAR GADDO Consultant orthopaedic surgeon
During this unprecedented pandemic, video consultations have allowed many of us to access doctors for advice and reassurance. Arguably though, there’s still no substitute for a face-to-face consultation. With lockdown easing, consultant orthopaedic surgeon Omar Haddo is now seeing patients for treatment. For any shoulder or elbow problems, contact him at The Wellington Hospital, St John’s Wood, London.
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VSL#3 is a poly-biotic with good bacteria in every sachet. Even better, these bacteria come from not one but eight different bacterial strains, making it a combination poly-biotic. VSL#3 is scientifically proven to survive the harsh conditions of the stomach, allowing them to reach and colonise the gut. VSL#3 is available for only £1.49 per sachet. For more information, visit
vsl3.co.uk
Healthcare Innovations • Sunday 26 July 2020
HEALTH CLINIC Sleep consultants Sleep and Health Clinic provides holistic and bespoke diagnosis and management to improve your sleep. The team has more than 20 years of experience to help you understand your sleep, and provides diagnostic techniques that are comprehensive and thorough. Treatment offered is based on scientific evidence and tailored to your needs. Sleep and Health Clinic is based in Central London and Elstree. If you’re concerned about your sleep, contact the clinic through the online booking system.
sleepandhealth.org
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LINX
LINX Acid reflux relief
VSL FOOD SUPPLEMENT
Do you experience regular acid reflux? Speaking to a healthcare professional about any symptoms you might have is of the utmost importance for management. There are many options available to those with acid reflux, including medication and surgery. Another option is the LINX system, a tiny device that’s implanted around the lower oesophageal sphincter and aims to reduce acid reflux while preserving normal physiological functions. To find out more, simply visit
linxforlife.co.uk or
refluxuk.com
Getting your heart back into rhythm
Introduction to the heart Te heart is a rather special muscle, working
tirelessly to pump blood
around the body. Blood is brought to the heart by its three arteries, and problems of the arteries lead to chest pain, angina and heart attacks. Te heart’s control system is its electrical system, which generates the heart beat that can be seen on an ECG. An electrical impulse is generated by cells at the top of the heart, which then spreads via a network of cells through the heart. Electrical problems of the heart cause symptoms such as blackouts, palpitations, breath- lessness and, rarely, death.
When things are a bit slow Sometimes these electrical cells work slowly or stop working altogether. Tis leads to a slow heart beat, which is not always a sign of good health. One treats slow heart rhythms with a pace- maker, which is a battery powered device that generates an electrical impulse to stimulate the heart cells. It’s implanted under the skin and connects to the heart via leads placed in veins. Tere are different types of pacemaker, with one, two or three leads. A specific group of patients with heart muscle weakness benefit from a biventricular pacemaker with three leads to the heart. Tis pacemaker resynchronises the contraction of the main pumping chambers of the heart, and can not only improve symptoms but have a benefit on prognosis too.
When things go fast Fast heart rhythms arise from over- active cells or short circuits within
the heart. Most are benign, and are commonly called SVT. Some fast rhythms can cause sudden cardiac arrest. Treatment of fast heart rhythms is determined by the cause, and includes medications, defibril- lators and catheter ablation. Atrial fibrillation, where there’s electrical chaos in the upper chambers, is the commonest arrhythmia seen, and is more common in the elderly. Catheter ablation is performed from the vein in the leg and is more effective than medications in most patients. For SVT, ablation can be curative.
Meet the expert
Dr Munmohan Virdee, consultant cardiologist and electrophysiologist Dr Virdee provides a patient-centred service at hospitals in Cambridge, UK. He strives to achieve the very best results for his patients by considering all the options available, including lifestyle, medications and surgery. With many years of consultant experience, including the very latest techniques, Dr Virdee’s outcomes are exemplified by excellent patient feedback and audit data. Born, bred, educated and trained in London, Dr Virdee was appointed as a consultant
cardiologist with a specialist interest in electrophysiology at the Royal Papworth Hospital, Cambridge, in 2006. He performs both device implantations and catheter ablations, including for AF. He has a particular expertise in the implantation of biventricular devices, with contribution to many publications in the field. Care is provided at Papworth and Nuffield Hospitals.
Private PA: Christine Suggars T: 07868 287366 E:
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munmohansinghvirdee.co.uk
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