Prescription Strength

31/03/2026

30/03/2026

I get that simple explanations are appealing.

But most conditions don’t have a single cause, nor do they have a single fix.

Overreach online is becoming the norm because it’s catchy and it sells.

28/03/2026

You may not want to have the conversation.

Your relative may not want to have carers, go to hospital, move downstairs, or talk about death.

But the longer you leave it, the less your choices matter.

Social care never gets the headlines like the NHS but you can’t have one without the other. I wish someone would remind our politicians of this fact.

27/03/2026

That chimp in your mind thinks it’s helping.

If you look at things from one angle it might be.

But not everything that keeps us safe and comfortable in the short term is what’s best in the long term.

Sometimes you have to say thanks, not today. 🐒

26/03/2026

Not proof. Not a promise.
But it counts.

You can get stronger with pain.
You don’t have to wait for it to disappear.

Don’t lose hope. Your body is more capable than might think. 😁

25/03/2026

Whenever one thing is claimed to treat:
• ulcers
• autoimmune disease
• reflux
• mood disorders

…it should raise questions.

Because these are completely different conditions with completely different mechanisms.

‘80 years of research’ here =
old, low-quality studies + a lot of extrapolation.

That’s not how evidence works.

24/03/2026

You know what works. You just don’t want to do it. 😅

The most effective “meal plan” isn’t keto, fasting, or cutting biscuits…
It’s prep.

Boring, repetitive, slightly annoying prep.

Because:
👉 no decisions = fewer slip ups
👉 food is ready = you eat it
👉 you’re tired = past-you has already sorted it

The problem?

Prep is effort now, reward later…
And your brain would much rather have a biscuit now 🍪

So instead of:
“I’ll do a big batch cook when I feel like it”

Try:
✔️ chop a few days’ veg
✔️ cook one protein
✔️ sort a couple of lunches

That’s it. Not a full life overhaul. Just enough to make the next few days easier.

Because the truth is…

Boring works. Every time. 💥

I just need a tattoo to remind me.

23/03/2026

Comment NEWSLETTER and I’ll send you the sign up link 📩

This is from a piece in Metro yesterday, and yes, I know you’ll probably want to try it 😆

Choose your age bracket:

🟢 18–39: 43 seconds
🔵 40–49: 40 seconds
🟡 50–59: 37 seconds
🟠 60–69: 30 seconds
🔴 70–79: 18–19 seconds
🟣 80+: 5 seconds

Let me know how you get on… or don’t 😄

22/03/2026

For women : wrinkles
For men : muscle.

Same powder. Different insecurity.

I promise you there is no version of this where a scoop of powder replaces food. 🍱

20/03/2026

If you’ve not listened yet and want a link to the episode then comment Rob for the link.

Or just subscribe and you won’t miss an episode at all.

Simples 😁

19/03/2026

🔴 These meds reduce appetite. That’s the tool
🟠 Your job is still to eat properly
🟡 Protein, fibre, carbs, fats, not fear-based rules
🟢 More restriction ≠ better results
🔵 Old diet thinking will trip you up if you let it
🟣 Old diet rules die hard, but they don’t belong here

18/03/2026

Explaining the upcoming referral changes in simple terms.

The idea is to make things more efficient, but it won’t happen overnight, and it won’t look the same everywhere.

Expect huge variations across regions and complications if you live close to a boundary.

If history is anything to go by, this won’t reduce pressure… it will just shift it.

Time will tell which version we get