Welcome to Improve My Health with Dr Sue Law

I'm here to do exactly what the name suggests - improve your health.  Before we get off on the wrong foot though, I need to be clear about one thing – only you can improve your health.... but I would love to help you if you are finding it difficult, confusing or don’t know where to start.

I’m Sue, an experienced GP, occupational health and lifestyle doctor.  I have a relaxed, friendly style and want becoming healthier and happier to be fun.  You only have one life, let's make it as enjoyable as possible!

I can help you or your business to make small sustainable changes to improve health and well-being.  I do this by sharing no-nonsense, practical health information and advice.

I live and work in Devon.  I offer one-to-one and group consultations both in-person and by video consultation.  I also give entertaining and informative talks, and webinars and run interactive workshops.

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Your Health Needs You!

Why I hear you ask?  Well, if you are into facts and figures then keep reading (it's a bit depressing but there is good news at the end!!!)

• 74% of global deaths are caused by unhealthy behaviours  ^(1,2).  
• Up to 90% of long-term conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and cancer are preventable and caused by poor lifestyle choices^.(3) 
• 80% of all premature deaths are attributable to 3 factors - smoking, poor diet and lack of physical activity.^{(4, 5)}
• 3 out of 4 people are not eating enough fruits and vegetables⁽⁶⁾
• 4 out of 5 people do not get enough physical activity. ⁽⁶⁾

 _{5 Mokdad AH, Marks JS, Stroup DF, Gerberding JL. Actual Causes of Death in the United States, 2000. JAMA [Internet]. 2004 Mar 10 [cited 2024 Jan 23];291(10):1238–45.} 

 _{6 Kelly J, Shull J. Foundations of Lifestyle Medicine : Lifestyle Medicine Board Review Manual. 3rd ed. 2021. 11 p.} 

In summary, our modern lifestyle is making us ill!

The good news is that small changes can make a big difference to health and longevity. 

Lifestyle Medicine

So what is lifestyle medicine?