Sepsis is a life-threatening condition which can be difficult to diagnose as the early symptoms are similar to flu and other common illnesses. Sepsis affects over 150,000 people and kills…
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The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
…with these upcoming changes I have also reviewed and updated my privacy policy accordingly to ensure compliance, this will be available on my websites and in clinics by the GDPR…
Modic Changes and Back Pain
…type 1 changes): a double-blind, randomized clinical controlled trial of efficacy Albert H B, et al. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3631045 Rwww.nhs.uk/news/2013/05May/Pages/Antibiotics-may-help-ease-chronic-back-pain.aspx Please note: This is for guidance only; it should not be considered…
Not just the “Kiss of Time” Understanding Arthritis and its Impact
Arthritis, derived from the Greek words meaning “inflammation within the joint,” is a complex and often misunderstood condition affecting millions worldwide. Common symptoms include joint pain and stiffness, often accompanied…
Stress, part 1 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…
Inflammatory back pain explained.
…IBD. Blood tests and imaging may be required to rule out the abovementioned conditions; red flags concern include cancer or vertebral body compression fractures. Treatment and support Initial treatment for…
Potassium, why do we need it?
…study compared people who ate 1,000 milligrams (mg) of potassium-rich foods per day, with those who consumed optimal levels of 4000 mg of each day. They reported a 49% lower risk…
Your chair is killing you! Time to start squatting.
Okay, that’s a slight exaggeration but it’s probably contributing your ability to move well by reducing your range of motion. When you think about squatting, what comes to mind? The…
Hip problems explained
Hip problems are common, the cause may be apparent, like an injury that comes on suddenly while gardening, running for the train or playing sports. However, sometimes the reason is…
The thyroid gland part 4, subclinical hypothyroidism explained
…Pale, puffy face Heavy and irregular menstruation An enlarged thyroid, or Goiter However, its tad confusing as research shows that around 20% of adults with normal thyroid hormone tests report…
Thyroid disorders, the inside scoop
…disrupt many vital bodily functions. There are five common noncancerous disorders of the thyroid Hashimoto’s disease (Hypothyroidism) Graves’ disease (Hyperthyroidism) Goitre Thyroiditis Thyroid nodules. Plus Subclinical Hypothyroidism Summary Problems with…
Irritable bowel syndrome
…more common in women. Doctors do not know the exact cause; research has linked IBS it to oversensitive nerves in the stomach or digestive tract causing food to pass through…
Fibromyalgia explained
…is no test for Fibromyalgia, so diagnosis is made following a careful medical history and physical examination and by elimination. Blood tests are usually needed to rule out other conditions,…
Seasonal Affective Disorder, and light therapy
…risk of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Winter depression is the other name for SAD; it’s a type of depression triggered by the change of seasons, most commonly in late autumn…
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
…50-50, with an adult diagnosis more common in the last decade. Causes and risk factors The exact cause of ADHD is not fully understood; a combination of factors is thought…
Muscle cramps, explained
…available in topical applications, oil sprays are readily absorbed through the skin, and this is an easy way to address deficiencies, click here to read the blog on Magnesium When…
Hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s disease, the thyroid gland part 2
…Hypothyroidism can occur at any age but is most common in middle-aged women. It occurs when the body’s immune system wrongly attacks and slowly destroys the thyroid gland and its…
Helicobacter Pylori
…diagnosed? H. pylori infection can be confirmed by a stool and blood tests, it is also possible with a breath test, or from a biopsy sample taken during an endoscopic…
Calming the monkey mind
…the benefits, and growing research shows that when people train to be more mindful, they are rewiring the physical structure of their brain, but what are they exactly? Mindfulness and…
Snap crackle & pop! What do noisy joints mean?
…fluid to release another noise in the same joint again. These are medically called “benign pops or high-pitched snaps” and are common usually pain-free and harmless. Also thought to be…