…some sense, but this also opens a flurry of further questions. None of these studies advises what kind of mattress to choose because this is so subjective and changeable. There…
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Movement matters: exercise hacks for low back health
…your GP or healthcare professional for advice before starting these or any exercise program. Preparation; starting positions Relaxation position or semi-supine lying For comfort use an exercise mat or folded…
Pain management, ways forwards
…ease and feel comfortable and pain-free. Pain recovery education is a brilliant and meaningful way to build resilience and understand that recovery from chronic pain is possible. Self-help strategies…
5 mindful movement to ease joint stiffness
…it come from relaxing your waist muscles. Repeat five times Upper and lower body combined, wringing yourself out like a washrag. When you are ready to put the two movements…
Turmeric and Curcumin, whatβs the inside scoop.
…A simple online search will reveal thousands of peer-reviewed articles looking into curcumin and its potential beneficial influences on conditions such as cancer, dementia, and irritable bowel syndrome. Plus its…
Ashwagandha, the wonder herb?
…exercise. Refs: Ashwagandha. Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database Consumer Version. Stockton, CA: Therapeutic Research Faculty, Updated June 30, 2011 Mishra, Lakshmi-Chandra, Betsy B. Singh, and Simon Dagenais. “Scientific basis for the…
5 Pilates exercises for hips, knees and ankles
…Hinge Monkey Bend/ Pilates Squat Preparation; starting positions Relaxation position or semi-supine lying For comfort use an exercise mat or folded blanket. Lie on your back with knees bent, and…
Movement matters: Exercise hacks for neck and shoulder tension
…without any no bouncing Shoulder release 3: Compass, four Points Combined Now combine all the movement into a big smooth circle, drawing the shoulders up, back, down and forward. Notice…
Pelvic Floor Muscles
…a result of the menopause following pelvic surgery, for example, a hysterectomy, or bladder repair by straining to open your bowels by being overweight Due to having a chronic cough…
Tinnitus
…ear infection. Working in a loud noise environment for an extended period, for example, musicians and production line factory workers. Following an ear, head or neck trauma Tinnitus is common…
Walking, are you getting the real benefits?
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 his “lovely…
Walking, are you getting the real benefits?
…able-bodied and looking for an uncomplicated way of improving your overall health, brisk walking is worth considering as it offers cost-free, low-impact activity requiring no special equipment, and new research…
Stress, how it affects your body
…our survival. It’s a complex natural alarm system, but our reaction to stressful events is individual, which makes this complicated. Many factors, including genetics and previous experiences, communicate with the…
Movement matters,Β 5 exercise hacks for standing and balance
…relaxed shoulders. Relax the neck and allow the head to balance freely on Standing Spine Twist Rotation helps to mobilise, stretch and strengthen the spine, opens the chest to help…
Are you at risk of burnout?
…cornerstone of many mind-body practices, easily combined with other relaxing elements such as aromatherapy and music, to personalise your recipe for stress management. All you need is a few minutes…
Touch, theΒ silent language of compassion, communication and connection.
…language of compassion, communication and connection? Research has found apparent cultural differences regarding touch. In one study psychologists watched friends chatting for an hour in cafes around the world, they…
Breathing for relaxation and stress management
…least 10 to 20 minutes a day for your relaxation practice. If that sounds like a daunting commitment, remember that many of these techniques can be incorporated into our existing…
Breathing for Stress Management.
…least 10 to 20 minutes a day for your relaxation practice. If that sounds like a daunting commitment, remember that many of these techniques can be incorporated into your existing…
Reasons to seek out osteopathic treatment
…scope of practice continues to be a head-scratching dilemma. However, we are a safe effective healthcare provider recognised by NHS England as allied health professionals Osteopaths commit to lifelong learning,…
Anxiety and your brain
…in their life, for example, feeling anxious about sitting an exam, or an upcoming job interview. This animation explains how anxiety affects us; it can induce a flight or fight…