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PILATES IN DULWICH BLOG
Welcome to the ‘blog’ which started as a support tool for our movement and rehabilitation clients and information for clinical patients. It aims to offer practical, no-nonsense, evidence-based information, with a sprinkling of authentic and trusted wisdom from traditional hands-on (and off) medicine.
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Disclaimer: While you are encouraged to make your own healthcare decisions, please do so in collaboration with your doctor or other health professional. The information and statements made here are not intended to be a substitute for in-person medical advice or treatment.
Ashwagandha is a popular ancient medicinal herb used in Ayurvedic medicine for over 2,500 years. It is becoming popular in the west because of its his…
Adaptogens are non-toxic plants (herbs and roots) which can help the body resist physical, chemical or biological stressors. Chinese and Ayurvedic hea…
Are you tired all the time, gaining weight while eating the same amount of food? Is your skin dry and your hair falling out too? It can be easy to dis…
The Covid-19 outbreak has meant that life as we know it has changed, at least for a while, and this may have caused you to feel anxious, stressed, wor…
In hyperthyroidism, the thyroid gland produces too much hormone, causing the body to be in a constant state of overdrive. Estimates suggest that about…
While I appreciate that you are probably feeling bombarded with news and updates about this virus. As a healthcare professional, it concerns me that g…
Pain can a useful and potentially life-saving protection mechanism. You only have to touch something unexpectedly hot to appreciate that the resulting…
Almost every day, I hear someone talking about their core, usually stating that they need to strengthen it, or that having a strong one [core] will cu…
Spinal stenosis is a common back condition where the nerve roots or the spinal cord become pinched or compressed because the spaces within the spinal …
Do you get bloating and abdominal pain after drinking a large cappuccino, or eating ice cream? If the answer is yes, you could have Lactose deficiency…
Almost every patient I see in pain asks if their bed or mattress could cause their symptoms. While your bed could contribute to discomfort, making a c…
A variety of techniques can help our nervous system back into balance. The relaxation response is one of the simplest because it works like a braking …
Pressure and stress are omnipresent; they touch every aspect of our everyday life, affecting our body, thoughts, our feelings, and our behaviours too.…
