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A passionate advocate for sensible medicine using the principles of functional medicine, conventional medicine, longevity medicine and a good dose of common sense

11/11/2025

We’re delighted to announce the upcoming introduction of genetic testing to support fertility optimisation through personalised insights. Stay tuned for more updates as I’m attending the Nordic conference this Friday!
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It was a privilege to hear from Gillian Crowther (), naturopath and nutritional therapist, on stealth infections and testing, and to connect with , expert in MCAS. Always a pleasure meeting our partners at and reconnecting with Emma from , our valued DNA testing partners. Thank you to the BNFM organisers for hosting such an insightful and well-curated event.

27/10/2025

When your body is exposed to heat, it:

🌡 Activates heat-shock proteins : repairing misfolded proteins and protecting cells from stress.
🔋 Stimulates mitochondria to produce more ATP (energy) and improves metabolic flexibility.
🩸 Enhances circulation and lymphatic drainage, supporting the body’s natural detox pathways.
🌿 Encourages phase II liver detox - the conjugation phase responsible for clearing hormones, toxins, and metabolic waste.
💆‍♀️ Calms the nervous system by lowering cortisol and balancing autonomic tone.

Finish with a short cold shower to seal in the benefits = improving vascular tone, resilience, and that post-sauna dopamine high.

Consistency > intensity.
15 / 20 minutes a day → deep recovery, luminous skin, balanced energy.

15/08/2025

While Fast Exercise champions short bursts of high-intensity movement, I always remind my patients: the best workout is the one that works with your hormones, not against them.

Whether you’re in your 20s or navigating menopause, your hormones shape your energy, recovery, and results.
Aligning your movement to your life stage isn’t just smart : it’s essential for longevity.

Movement is medicine… when it’s prescribed for YOUR body. 🔥

💬 Where are you on your hormone journey right now?

14/07/2025

Resilience isn’t linear, but it is trainable. 🧠💪

It took 2 weeks after travelling, but my resilience is finally back to Strong. HRV has improved, sleep is deeper, and I’m feeling much more grounded again.

What helped?
🌿 Decluttering my space (and my mind)
☀️ Soaking up sun and fresh air
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Time with friends and family
💊 The right supplements
🧽 A bit of spring cleaning for the soul

Sometimes the most powerful shifts come from going back to basics.
If your nervous system is feeling stretched : start small, stay steady, and let your body recalibrate.✨

📊 Swipe for the before + after ➡️

05/07/2025

Back in London after a week in the US 🇺🇸 ! and as always, I could feel the long-haul travel taking a toll.
I had this drip the next day: a tailored mix of glutathione, selenium, zinc, amino acids, and B-vitamins to help my body reset.

Travel is such a joy, but it’s also oxidative stress, poor sleep, and immune strain.
I’ve learned over the years that supporting your body before and after these kinds of things makes a huge difference.

✨ Tip: You don’t need to be unwell to benefit from IVs. I use them as part of my proactive longevity routine - to stay sharp, energised and well.

DM me if you’re curious - we tailor every drip to your needs 💧

17/06/2025

Sugar is sneaky.
Especially in the U.S.” 🇺🇸🍭

Even foods that scream healthy : keto bars, granola, green juices

Even when you’re trying to eat healthy, it’s added to:

– Salad dressings
– Sushi rice
– “Healthy” green juices
– Bread, soups, nut butters… 😳

While travelling here, I’ve had to stay extra mindful - because it’s everywhere. 👇

Swipe to see:

1. How I’m avoiding sneaky sugars while travelling 🇺🇸
2. Where sugar hides in everyday foods
3. What to check on food labels
4. Easy swaps that still feel like a treat 🍓

Your body will thank you - Because optimising energy, hormones, and longevity starts with stabilising blood sugar and reducing metabolic stress

13/06/2025

I’m ending a first full week of conferences in the US - packed schedule, red-eye flight, and barely any time to reset. I thought I was coping well… until I looked at my stress data 👀

📉 My HRV had dropped
📈 My recovery score was struggling
And I felt more depleted than expected.

This is the invisible impact of flying. It’s not just jet lag : it’s nervous system activation, circadian disruption, mitochondrial stress, and oxidative load all rolled into one.

As a functional doctor, I know how important it is to support your body post-travel - especially if you want to protect your long-term energy, brain health, and cellular resilience.

Here are the 4 things I personally do after flying to recover faster, reduce inflammation, and get back into rhythm.
👉 Swipe through for the full list.

Sometimes the body whispers before it shouts - so listen early, and recover wisely 💛

03/06/2025

🧠✨ Dopamine or Endorphins?
Your body knows the difference.

What looks like “just clutter” on your shelves may actually be chaos in your nervous system.

Modern life constantly pushes us into dopamine loops: scrolling, buying, hoarding, searching for the next fix.
But dopamine is short-lived. It spikes, crashes, and leaves us needing more.

When we slow down and declutter -whether it’s our supplements, schedule, or thoughts - we access something deeper:

💛 Endorphins (relief and calm)
💙 Serotonin (balance and contentment)
💗 Oxytocin (connection and safety)

Decluttering isn’t about being minimalist.
It’s about clearing space for clarity, intention, and nervous system healing.

🧺 One box.
🧴 One shelf.
🧘‍♀️ One decision at a time.
It’s enough to change your chemistry.

11/05/2025

Toothpaste Without Fluoride? Yes !

This is what we use at home - including that very black charcoal one (it actually tastes great).

But why skip fluoride? And what do we use instead?
Swipe to find out what actually keeps teeth healthy - and no, it’s not just the toothpaste.

12/04/2025

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What made it even more meaningful was the fact that this was the very group that changed the course of my life 14 years ago. Back then, I stumbled upon bioidentical hormones and longevity medicine through them - and for the first time in my medical career, things just clicked. It gave me a sense of purpose I hadn’t felt before.

To now be in a position to give back to the same community that inspired me all those years ago… it honestly felt incredible. I’m eternally grateful! 🙏🏻

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http://www.harpalclinic.co.uk/

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