Juliet McGrattan

Dec 13, 2023 | womensrunning.co.uk | Kate Sellers |Juliet McGrattan

Whether you’re following a training plan for a race or depend on your regular runs for your wellbeing, it can be very frustrating when you get ill. You might have heard that running helps our immune system, but it’s also important to know that running when we’re not physically well enough can cause all kinds of health problems. It may even put us out of action for longer than anticipated. As a general rule, we’d always advise resting when you’re ill.

Sep 15, 2023 | womensrunning.co.uk | Kate Sellers |Juliet McGrattan |Tina Chantrey

Talk to any runner about suffering from tummy troubles and they’ll almost always have a story to share. From a mad dash to find a toilet 20 miles into a marathon, to a pre-race jittery belly, we’ve all been there. However, for runners suffering from IBS, these symptoms go well beyond the well-known “runner’s trots”, with sufferers experiencing a whole host of unpleasant symptoms, which can be improved and exacerbated by running.

Jun 29, 2023 | msn.com | Claire Chamberlain |Juliet McGrattan

We've all had to disappear to the bathroom to relieve an annoying itch in the vulval area at some point. But what if you're experiencing a day-ruining sensation of discomfort? The truth is, there are lots of reasons that can cause an itch in the vulval and vaginal area, and many can be easily remedied. We speak to consultant gynaecologist Mr Narendra Pisal about the common (and not-so-common) reasons for vaginal itching:1.