Dr Gemma Newman

Holistic Health

Plant based nutrition

Because true wellbeing lies within us all

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I’m pleased to announce that my first book is now available.

Just imagine if what you put on your plate could not only improve your health right now but also make you healthier in the future. This book shows you, and your loved ones, how to make enjoyable, sustainable choices to futureproof your body and mind.

Discover what plant-powered eating can do for you.

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Dr Gemma Newman has worked in medicine for 17 years and is the Senior Partner at a family medical practice where she has worked for 12 years. She studied at the University of Wales College of Medicine and has worked in many specialities as a doctor including elderly care, endocrinology, paediatrics, obstetrics and gynaecology, psychiatry, general surgery, urology, vascular surgery, rehabilitation medicine and General Practice. She gained additional qualifications in gynaecology and family planning. She is a founding member and ambassador for PBHPUK and a member of BSLM.

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$Air pollution is something we rarely talk about as a cause of chronic disease, and I think part of the reason is that we don’t feel we have any control over it. So I wanted to highlight in this post some of the things that we can do to improve air quality and also explain why it’s so important. A study from Imperial College London found that in 2019 over 4,000 Londoners died due to the impact of toxic air. PM2.5, a known particulate matter produced by cars, has been linked to memory loss and Alzheimer's-like brain shrinkage in older women. Air pollution increases the risk of developing pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung cancer, heart disease and strokes, leading to seven million premature deaths each year. Air pollution also causes adverse pregnancy outcomes like low birth weight and asthma. But it’s not just the air outside but we need to be aware of. When we cook/burn food, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are released that reduce air quality in the home. Air fresheners, detergents, bleach, scented candles, new carpets, wood burning fireplaces...they can all negatively impact air quality where we spend the vast majority of our lives - in our homes. In fact, a study measuring the amount of VOCs indoors found levels of these pollutants between two and five times higher than in the air outdoors. 🪟 The easiest way to clean the air in your home is to OPEN your windows (assuming you do not live next to a busy main road...) 🪴 keeping indoor house plants that could naturally improve air quality is a good idea - NASA's research shows these plants can remove harmful toxins such as benzene and formaldehyde, common in modern furnishings. 💵 Invest in a quality air filter - especially important if you suffer from hay fever, asthma or live near outdoor air polluted areas. Indoor house plants will improve air quality a fraction of the amount that an air purifier can. 🧹 Dust has been found to carry endocrine disrupting chemicals like PBDE (flame retardants), BPA, and phthalates. Damp dusting with a wet rag is a more effective way to capture the dust + regular vacuuming. . Did you know how important air pollution is? Let me know your thoughts 👇$