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…
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Muscle cramps, explained
…leg cramps. Sometimes a blood test may be useful to check the levels of potassium, and other electrolytes are within normal range as electrolyte imbalances can cause cramping. There are…
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…
Hypothyroidism and Hashimotoโs 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…
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…
Fibromyalgia explained๏ปฟ
…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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Sleep Advice & Tips
Good quality sleep is essential for our wellbeing, protecting our physical and mental health. Humans have evolved to be active during the day and sleep at night, but modern life…
The shoulder, what goes wrong
Last time I talked about the shoulder joint structure and briefly highlighted what can go wrong. Here is a look at some of the common problems that cause shoulder and…
Snap crackle & pop!ย 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…
Vitamin B12, the energy vitamin
…dementia, so this gets complicated. Experts aren’t exactly sure of the relationship between the two, anyone with unexplained cognitive decline should be screened and tested for B12 deficiency. What can…
High blood pressure, explained
…arteries as the heart pumps blood. Hypertension is a common disease in which blood flows through blood vessels and arteries at higher than normal pressure. Checking blood pressure involves two…
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…
Do you understand theย “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…
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…
Seasonal Affective Disorder, winter depression, explained
…NHS; they are expensive but free of VAT when used for medical use. Some companies will hire them and choose a Lightbox produced by an approved manufacturer. Most people can…