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Lifestyle Medicine based Health & Wellbeing Coaching - what it is, who can benefit and what it involves
What is Health & Wellbeing coaching? A collaborative approach supporting you to make sustainable changes in areas such as nutrition, movement, sleep, stress management, emotional wellbeing and resilience, alcohol use, smoking, relaxation and social connection. We often know WHAT we need to support our health; the difficulty can be knowing HOW to do it! Your personal priorities may arise from general advice given by your GP or another healthcare professional, or they may be go

Dr Ruth Dyson
Sep 174 min read


Hypnotherapy - what is is, what to expect at your appointment, and who may benefit.
What is hypnotherapy? Hypnosis is a natural state of focused attention and relaxation. You’ve already experienced similar states when you become absorbed in a book, music, a creative activity or a familiar journey. Hypno-therapy is using this natural state, when the unconscious mind is open to positive suggestion, to give therapeutic support to help overcome symptoms/challenges or make positive changes in your life. During hypnotherapy, you are guided into a comfortable, rela

Dr Ruth Dyson
Sep 177 min read


Seasonal Affective Disorder: Supporting Your Mood Through Light, Lifestyle and Nutrition
In the short, grey days at this time of year, many people notice changes in their mood, motivation, sleep and energy. If you find yourself feeling lower in mood, more tired or less focused during autumn and winter, you are not alone - this seasonal shift is a well-recognised pattern known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). SAD is more than simply disliking winter. It is a seasonal low mood that can affect your body clock, your brain chemistry and your emotional wellbeing.

Dr Ruth Dyson
Feb 34 min read


Toxin Exposure Questionnaire
Photo by Amy (lydocia) on Unsplash taken from the Institute for Functional Medicine Food and Water 1. Do you eat conventionally-farm...

Dr Ruth Dyson
Apr 3, 20252 min read


Time for a Spring Clean?
Photo by Vitalii Pavlyshynets on Unsplash Now the clocks have changed, and the sun is shining it feels like spring is in full swing....

Dr Ruth Dyson
Apr 3, 20253 min read


Supporting patients who've experienced trauma through Integrated Medicine and Hypnotherapy
In my work both as a Hypnotherapist/ Integrated Medicine Physician and as an NHS GP with an interest in mental health I have come to...

Dr Ruth Dyson
Feb 7, 20253 min read


What to expect from your Hypnotherapy appointment
Thank you for considering booking an appointment with me. I understand that it is important to find the right practitioner and approach...

Dr Ruth Dyson
Feb 7, 20252 min read


What to expect from your Integrated Medicine appointment
A brif summary of what to expect at your appointment and how I can help you improve your health and wellbeing through a holistic approach.

Dr Ruth Dyson
Jan 31, 20252 min read
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