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Feeling properly listened to matters, particularly when it comes to your health – and especially for anything to do with women's health. Lovely to hear this from one of Dr Braaksma's patients.

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Private Medical & Nursing Services Helensburgh | The Lomond Clinic Private GP consultations, travel health, ear wax removal and nursing services at The Lomond Clinic, Helensburgh — expert private healthcare in one place.

Did you know that the way you walk or run can be behind all sorts of problems — knee pain, hip discomfort, plantar fasciitis, lower back issues — even when your feet feel absolutely fine? Our Footscan gait analysis captures thousands of data points per step, with 0.1mm precision. It's the only system professionally approved by the Royal College of Podiatry, and it's available right here in Helensburgh. Great for anyone who runs or does sport, and very useful for anyone dealing with unexplained pain in their lower body. Find out more on our website - or give us a call to talk about it: 01436 672677

Public Health Scotland has published an update on the meningitis outbreak and what it means for Scotland.

There are currently no cases known to be linked to this outbreak in Scotland and therefore no evidence of any increased risk here.

We're encouraging everyone to be aware of the signs and symptoms of meningitis, available on NHS Inform: www.nhsinform.scot/meningitis

Read the full update here: https://publichealthscotland.scot/news/2026/march/update-on-meningitis/

This month we're talking about looking after our hearts, so we're going to ask: When's the last time you had a check up?

If you haven't been looked over in a while, or if you have risk factors for heart disease (family history, high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol), it's worth getting things checked out. Prevention is always better than cure.

Our private GP, Dr Joyce Braaksma, offers thorough 30 minute appointments. She can arrange health checks, review your cardiovascular risk factors, and help you make a plan to protect your heart health going forward.

Book an appointment online at thelomondclinic.com/make-a-booking or call us on 01436 672677

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If you need help with habits, our clinical hypnotherapist Christine can help. It’s hard to stick to new habits – and even harder to break old ones. But it’s not just about willpower. It's about understanding how your mind works – and working with it, not against it. Hypnotherapy can help. Find out more or book an appointment at https://thelomondclinic.com/mental-health-services/ -Hypnotherapist - or give us a call on 01436 672677

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Our Elf Service makes Christmas present shopping easier for everyone. Want to drop gentle (or not so gentle!) hints to your nearest and dearest about what you’d like to get? Or want to find out what they would really like?

Get in touch with us, and our friendly Elves will sort out everything for you, including gift wrapping and even local delivery if you need it! Call us on 01436 672677 or email [email protected]

Dr Braaksma explained why Vitamin D is important to keep bones strong and healthy. "We get vit D mainly from sunlight and a small amount comes from our diet. Food sources alone might not provide sufficient vit D during the winter months and therefore vit D supplements are recommended for everyone from October to March. Some people are at higher risk of vit D deficiency and they should take a supplement all year round (pregnant or breastfeeding, age under 5 or over 64, ethnic groups with dark skin, limited sun exposure, strict vegan or vegetarian diet). Public Health Scotland recommends a daily supplement containing 10mcg (400 iu) of vitamin D."
If you'd like to know more, discuss supplements or to make appointments DM us or call on 01436672677. You can also book online at www.thelomondclinic.com