The Nyzyra Journal
Notes from the clinic.
Practical, evidence-based writing from our GPs, dietitians and psychologists — the advice we wish we had more time to give in the room.
Latest articles
Sleep
7 min read
Why you wake at 3 a.m. — and what actually helps
Middle-of-the-night waking is one of the most common things we see in clinic. Here is what is usually behind it, and the small changes that work.
Nutrition
6 min read
The gut-friendly plate: a dietitian’s weekday template
No fad lists, no banned foods. A simple plate template our dietitians use to calm digestion and steady energy through the week.
Mind
8 min read
Burnout isn’t a personality trait: early signs to take seriously
Burnout creeps in quietly. Our psychologists share the early signals they see most often — and why rest alone rarely fixes it.
Everyday Health
9 min read
Your annual blood test, translated into plain English
Cholesterol, HbA1c, ferritin, TSH — what the most common results mean, and which numbers are worth a conversation.
Everyday Health
7 min read
Perimenopause at 41: what to ask your GP
Perimenopause often starts earlier than people expect. A short list of questions to bring to your appointment so you leave with a plan.
Nutrition
4 min read
Hydration myths we hear every week in clinic
Eight glasses a day? Coffee dehydrates you? Our dietitian sorts the useful advice from the noise.
Mind
5 min read
A five-minute wind-down for busy evenings
A simple breathing and stretching routine our psychologists recommend when your mind will not switch off at bedtime.
Everyday Health
5 min read
Walking for heart health: how many steps really count
Ten thousand steps came from a marketing campaign. Here is what the research actually suggests for your heart.