Stress, Sleep & Self-Care
The Cheshire Medical Group’s wellness guide to resetting your system
If you’re feeling constantly exhausted, overwhelmed or struggling to sleep – you’re not alone. Chronic stress is one of the most common concerns seen by GPs today, and it’s affecting people earlier – and more deeply – than ever before. But stress isn’t just a feeling – it’s a physiological response that, left unaddressed, can impact every system in the body.
At Cheshire Medical Group – the home of Your Chester GP and Your Chester Spa – stress is treated as a whole-body issue. Clients benefit from an integrated approach that blends medical diagnostics with proven wellness therapies to reset the system and restore vitality.
Your Chester GP is a private GP practice offering longer appointments, tailored care and rapid access to trusted health professionals. For those seeking regular, ongoing support, membership packages are available – offering a seamless and proactive approach to personalised healthcare.
“Stress affects more than just mood,” explains Dr Catherine Harris. “It can disrupt hormones, elevate blood pressure, cause inflammation, reduce immunity and contribute to skin, gut and sleep issues. Often, people present with fatigue, low mood or anxiety without realising stress is the underlying cause.”
The team at Your Chester GP start with a detailed consultation. This includes exploring symptoms, lifestyle and any underlying medical issues. Blood tests and hormone panels may be used to assess cortisol levels, thyroid function, nutritional deficiencies and overall stress response – helping build a clearer picture of how stress is impacting the body.
Diagnosis, however, is just the beginning. The true value lies in the bespoke plan that follows – combining medical support with lifestyle recommendations and targeted wellness treatments delivered just next door at Your Chester Spa.
Lead Spa Therapist Katy-Joe Clode explains: “Our treatments are chosen to support the nervous system. Sauna therapy encourages detox and relaxation, cold therapy builds resilience, and targeted massage releases tension. The dry flotation bed offers the benefits of float therapy without getting wet – easing muscle tension, reducing stress and supporting restorative sleep by simulating a meditative, weightless state. We also offer guided breathing and mindfulness – ideal for those struggling with sleep or anxiety.”
Getting Your Sleep Back on Track
Stress can quickly lead to poor sleep habits – and these, in turn, can worsen stress. At Your Chester GP, we help clients break the cycle with clinical insight, lifestyle support and therapeutic recovery.
Simple steps to support better sleep include:
Reduce caffeine intake in the evenings
Write a list of tomorrow’s tasks, then put it away – now’s the time to unwind
Keep your sleep space free from work items
Go for a walk or swim in the evening to reset
Avoid blue light from phones and screens before bed
Establish a regular, calming bedtime routine
Lifestyle advice is a vital part of the programme. Clients are supported in making sustainable changes that reduce alcohol dependence, encourage better routines, and improve resilience – not
just provide temporary relief.
“We want people to stop seeing stress as something they just have to accept,” says Dr Harris. “With the right support, it’s possible to restore balance and feel energised again. We’re here to help you take that first step.”
Whether you’re a busy executive, a parent juggling too much, or someone simply feeling off balance, Cheshire Medical Group offers a way back to feeling like yourself again – inside and out.
To book a consultation or explore GP membership options, visit cheshiremedicalgroup.co.uk or call 01244 575 888.
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