…explains how and why we behave the way we do in perceived stressful situations. With this understanding, you can manage your stress response symptoms more effectively and build resilience. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmwiJ6ghLIM…
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Back Pain: Debunking Misconceptions and Myths
Back pain is common; 80% of people worldwide will experience at least one episode. It’s an often invisible condition that can affect anyone from *children to the elderly, but worldwide,…
Back Pain: Debunking Misconceptions and Myths
Back pain is common; 80% of people worldwide will experience at least one episode. It’s an often invisible condition that can affect anyone from *children to the elderly, but worldwide,…
Do you understand theΒ “core”?
…your kindness and repetition, lots of repetition, especially in people with persistent pain histories, complex trauma or comorbidities, because they need to feel free from perceived or real danger. While…
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…
How to look after your moles
…spread to other parts of the body including organs. According to Cancer Research UK, Melanoma is the 5th most common cancer in the UK and on the rise. Are you…
Pain, what’sβ really going on?
…think of pain as a complex and highly sophisticated protective mechanism.” Pain explained Pain is an unpleasant sensory experience ranging from mild localised discomfort to whole-body encompassing physical and emotional…
Touch, theΒ silent language of compassion, communication, and connection.
…non-invasive physical intervention to soothe their pain or calm the agitated, especially during end-of-life care? How much do you use the silent language of compassion, communication, and connection? Research has…
Osteopathic treatment is different, hereβs why
…about techniques but approaches to wellness, not just diseases. For example, some of the healthiest patients I treat are those with complex multifactorial conditions, yet they are often thriving despite…
The health benefits of deep breathing
…lower rib cage chest. Sit comfortably with your back straight, place a cushion behind you if it helps you feel more comfortable. Place hands in the same position as above….
Breathe to relax, the health benefits of deep breathing
…get your stress levels in check. Deep breathing is the cornerstone of many relaxation and mind-body practices; including; Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Somatic movement, Mindfulness meditation. It can be combined…
The Vagus Nerve, and your healthΒ
…of vagal nerve activation in the unconscious fight, flight freeze, or fainting response to differing situations. His work offers exciting developments in how we can become more resilient to the…
Musculoskeletal pain and painkillers
…be an effective first-line treatment with an acute injury, for example, a muscle sprain. Research shows that an entirely fresh approach is often beneficial in cases of chronic pain (…
SAD, prevention and managementΒ
…S.A.D. needs to be better understood; however, it’s linked to reduced exposure to sunlight during the shorter autumn and winter days. Compared to the 19th century, 75% of the population…
Core stability, demystifying the myths.
…provide some protection against back pain. Hodges’s findings combined with beliefs and assumptions around at the time about the importance of the abdominal muscles to maintain a healthy, pain-free back….
Core stability, demystifying the misonception
…around at the time about the importance of the abdominal muscles to maintain a healthy, pain-free back. It’s worth noting that this was not a new concept; Professor Freeman, a…
High blood pressure, explained
…rooms, or your doctor or practice nurse can check it for you Many pharmacies offer this as a free service The other option is home blood pressure measurements (HBPM) you…
Feet, friends or foe?
…the weather is warmer is an option in a garden, on the beach (if its hazard free). Giving our feet a chance to feel free while wiggling a toe or…
Feet, friend or foe?
…is an option in a garden, on the beach (if its hazard-free). Giving our feet a chance to feel free while wiggling a toe or two is great for our…
The thyroid part 3 β hyperthyroidism
…age, but it’s more common in women ages 20 to 30. It occurs when the body’s immune system attacks the thyroid gland, causing the overproduction of the hormone responsible for…