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A simple way to think of free radicals is as waste products; they are natural byproducts of the body’s many chemical processes, such as breathing an…
Getting enough fibre in the diet is essential for health as research has shown that besides reducing constipation, it can help with weight management,…
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a long-term condition of the digestive system that causes episodes of abdominal cramps, bloating and changes in bowe…
Pressure and stress are essential; they touch every aspect of our everyday life; helping us complete tasks, allowing us to learn new things and to be …
Coeliac disease is a lifelong autoimmune disease caused by a reaction to gluten. It affects one in 100 people. However, it is estimated that nearly ha…
Often described as a ringing in the ears, Tinnitus is the name for perception or sensation of hearing any sound in the ears or head not created from t…
Potassium is a mineral and one of the body’s essential electrolytes, and it has many vital roles in maintaining our health. Found in all body tissue…
Sitting below the sacrum at the lowest part of the spine is the coccyx, also known as the tailbone. It is a small triangular bone resembling a shorten…
Mindfulness and meditation are everywhere; it’s being offered as a cure-all for everything from IBS and low-self esteem to help pain management and …
Zinc is an essential trace element involved in many crucial processes in our body including the optimal function of over 300 enzymes, facilitating d…
One in four adults in the UK is estimated to have high blood pressure without realising it. Hypertension the medical term for high blood pressure, unt…
Alcohol is a Jekyll and Hyde character; inextricably linked with so many good events in most people’s lives. Many of the happiest times celebrated w…
Do you struggle to get through the day? Or get breathless, sluggish and weak doing everyday activities? These could be signs of anaemia. Anaemia leads…
Proper alignment can help your body move in a way that’s efficient and intelligent, it can reduce the risk of injury and prevent wear and tear on jo…
Most people will have heard of physical or health rehabilitation, which aims to help people restore their full health or their normal life through han…
Serotonin is sometimes called the happy chemical because it contributes to wellbeing, mood and happiness. Serotonin is widely believed to be a neuro…
The changes in seasons can affect us in profound ways, some people report feeling more cheerful when the days are longer, and the sun is shining. Whil…
I was recounting a story in one of my classes recently about a man complaining about his struggle to find a parking space after a stressful drive to h…
As an osteopath and Pilates teacher movement is always the first and most important goal I consider in my treatment plan. We need to get blood and oth…
