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Vitamin C (also known as ascorbic acid or ascorbate) has long been hailed for its potent antioxidant properties and powerful ability to bolster the immune system. High-dose intravenous vitamin c therapy for cancer…

 Curcumin is a compound derived from Turmeric, a spice that has long been recognised for its medicinal properties. Because of this, it has gained interest in both the medical and culinary worlds…

Iron deficiency is a common condition in which the body does not have enough iron to produce haemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen to the body’s tissues…

NAD+ plays a crucial role in many biological processes throughout your body such as activating reactions within cells, or DNA repair.

In this article, we’ll explain what is NAD+ exactly, why it’s so important, and how you can increase the NAD+ levels in your body.

To help you get as much benefit from the foods you are eating as possible, here are five tips on optimising vitamin absorption.

In this guide, we’ll provide you with the most tried and tested skin advice on how to beat the winter skin blues and get your glow back during the harsh winter days.

What are IV drips, and what are their health benefits? Learn all you need to know about IV therapy in our complete guide.

How can you boost your immune system? There are a number of simple changes you can make to your lifestyle to strengthen your immune system and support your body in fighting off infections.

It’s time to get ourselves back into pre-lockdown shape, aesthetically speaking. See which of our beauty treatments can help you look and feel at your best.

Gain a deeper insight into how we concoct our IV drips and how they can improve the overall quality of your life.

Have a read about our thoughts on the role of vitamin C in cancer therapy

We all worry about our general health and whether we’re providing our bodies with the right nutrition and vitamins and minerals. But we often forget about our skin health and the small things we can be doing to improve it…

If you’ve already developed fine lines in this area, fear not, there are some things you can do to lessen or eliminate under eye wrinkles. 

We’ll inevitably all get the odd wrinkle or two, but how do you get rid of them once they appear? We’ve asked our skin experts and they’ve shared a couple of their top tips and pointers with us…

We’ve all caught a glance of ourselves and been a little surprised by the appearance of fine lines, but is there anything we can do to avoid getting wrinkles or at least ensure they’re less pronounced? 

Vitamin B12 is one of the vitamins that plays a vital role in keeping us in the best condition, but what are the best sources of B12?

Did you know that you can pay for a COVID-19 test to find out if you can reduce your quarantine period after international travel? Find out more…

Biotin is an essential vitamin, but what are it’s health benefits?

As we head into another month, we’re all thinking, how on earth are we going to survive lockdown? We’ve put together some lockdown survival tips to make it more enjoyable, positive and healthy. Well, bearable, anyway.

We know that including antioxidants in our diet has many benefits, but what exactly are antioxidants and why are they good for us?

A bad hair day has the potential to impact our confidence and how we feel about ourselves. But what can we do to get healthier, stronger hair? Take a look at our simple tips…

It may not be the cure for the common cold, but vitamin C plays an important role in the formation and function of our bodies.

At Effect Doctors, we’re proud to offer Iron Infusions, but you may be wondering what an iron infusion involves, so here’s a quick look at what to expect.

We all try to follow a balanced and healthy diet, but let’s face it, it’s not always easy. With the best intentions, we can sometimes miss meals, squeeze in unhealthy snacks on the go, or be missing out on crucial…

Our blood can give us a better idea of what is happening in our body and determine if anything is wrong. It can provide us with a detailed assessment and identify and monitor markers of illness early.

Vitamin D deficiency is incredibly common and most people are unaware of it. Recognising symptoms of vitamin D deficiency can help prevent complications from developing. But how do you know if you have vitamin D deficiency?

With Iron deficiency being so common, it’s important to understand what the main causes are. Most of the time, the cause can be straightforward and easy to identify, but in rare cases, it can be a mystery that needs solving. 

It’s natural to feel under the weather now and again, but as our lives get busier and more fast-paced, it can sometimes be easy to miss the important signs and symptoms you have when your body is trying to tell…

Often referred to as the sunshine vitamin, vitamin D is produced naturally when the body is exposed to sunlight. Your body can also get vitamin D from certain foods and supplements to give your levels a boost.