Blue Monday or Rundown Health?

The middle of January can be a tough time for many, with ‘Blue Monday’ being dubbed the ultimate low point.

Blue Monday is the name given to the third Monday of the month and is said to be the most depressing day of the year.

The concept was first published in a 2005 press release from Sky Travel, which claimed to have calculated the date using an equation; but the idea has struck a chord with millions who feel flat around mid January.

It’s not hard to see why this time of year can be challenging. The days are still short and the weather is often cold and damp, so we’re not motivated to get outdoors and exercise while topping up the vitamin D.

After the Christmas indulgences and excesses, many of us start on healthier diets, but after a couple of weeks, it can start to feel hard going with hard work and slow results. We miss those festive treats. We also miss the social engagement and fun of Christmas and it can feel like there isn’t much to look forward to.

Other significant factors include time since Christmas and for some, financial concerns can also be an issue, especially with the cost of living crisis.

So for a great many reasons, the winter season can leave us feeling very run down and lethargic. Research has shown that a massive three quarters of Brits feel run down and tired during the winter months, lacking energy and drive.

Health experts recommend a return to healthy living to help raise mood during January:

Exercise
Healthy diet with plenty of fruit and veg and vitamin D
Getting outdoors
Giving up or reducing alcohol
Improving sleep

OligoScan Deficiency and Health Assessment

It may be more than just the ‘time of year’. Our health can be affected by a large number of deficiencies of vitamins and minerals or excesses of heavy metals.

One way to identify what could be influencing the way you feel is to have an in-depth blood scan to identify any underlying health issues.

OligoScan Advanced Cellular Testing technology uses advanced scanning to provide detailed information on deficiencies and excesses in your system by assessing trace elements in the tissues. It’s quick and pain-free as no blood sample is required.

OligoScan testing is commonly used to assess what supplements could be of benefit to improve health, vitality and immunity. It can also highlight issues relating to heavy metal toxicity or anti-oxidant levels, which may explain symptoms like tiredness, insomnia or stress.

Understanding an advanced blood test allows incredibly detailed insight as to what could be influencing a person’s health and enables them to prescribe the appropriate treatment, whether that be injections, supplements or lifestyle changes.

Vitamin Injections

Where there are dietary deficiencies, diet and supplements are not always the best and most direct means of improving them. Vitamin injections are a very popular and practical option for addressing issues of fatigue, dehydration, immunity, colds and other winter symptoms. Vitamins, nutrients or other substances are delivered directly into the venous system where they can be rapidly absorbed by the body.

Vitamin Injections – available at Clinicbe London include:

Vitamin D – lower levels of exposure to the sun can lead to vitamin D deficiency – a consequence of which is tiredness.
Vitamin B12 – The main purpose of which is to make red blood cells and address anaemia, boosting energy and mood
Biotin – part of the B vitamin family, also known as vitamin B7 or vitamin H

Glutathione Injections

Glutathione is a powerful master antioxidant which picks up free radicals before they damage structures in the cells. It plays a major role in supporting immune function, so higher levels of glutathione are associated with fewer illnesses as well as decreased fatigue.

In addition, Glutathione has also demonstrated anti-aging effects on the skin, reducing the appearance of wrinkles and increasing skin elasticity. It can also be used to lighten skin.

Glutathione Injections are now available at Clinicbe London.

Clinicbe® London

Clinicbe® in London was founded by experienced Aesthetic Physician Dr Barbara Kubicka, who works with a team of highly proficient Medical Therapists at her own exclusive Clinicbe based in Knightsbridge.

Dr Kubicka takes a holistic approach to skincare treatments; treating the patient as a whole in order to get the best possible results from any treatments they may have. Private consultations often include individual advice on nutrition, hydration and lifestyle as well as professional treatments for both anti-ageing and health. The clinic also offers non-surgical hair-loss treatments and is renowned for advanced use of mesotherapy for a wide variety of conditions.

The clinic offers a comprehensive range of anti-ageing and medical skin treatments for men and women who live and work in West London, including Knightsbridge, Belgravia, Sloane Square, Chelsea and Mayfair and even attracts patients from overseas.

For more information or to book a private consultation with Dr Barbara Kubicka please contact us on 0207 125 0521 or email info@clinicbe.com.