As the old year turns...

This is my last Chandos Clinic entry of 2015. It's blowing an absolute hooly outside and patients are stumbling inside the warmth of the clinic all wet and wind-battered. Wherever you are, I hope this finds you warm and dry. And it goes without saying, in good health! However you are spending new year, I hope it exactly meets your desires and expectations. Dec 31st can be a funny one, so be kind on yourself. From all of us at The Chandos Clinic, we would like to wish all our patients and their families, a very happy healthy 2016, and look forward to helping you in the future, whenever you need us.

In the meantime, here are some words of wisdom via The Guardian. It looks good advice to me for every day, not just new year!

http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2015/dec/28/new-year-new-you-how-to-be-happy

Remember to take it steady when making your Christmas merry!

My natural inclination was to share my excellent recipe for Christmas mulled cider, so it is with a virtuous heart that I post this article from The Telegraph about the stresses that alcohol puts on our entire system. It's not easy reading folks, but invaluable all the same. So please enjoy this festive season, but do remember to reign in, especially when it comes to that extra tipple.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/wellbeing/health-advice/what-alcohol-does-to-your-body-after-the-age-of-40/?ref=yfp

(And it could have been worse: I've an even better recipe for hot buttered rum!)