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Lactose intolerance
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, which causes Lactose intolerance….
Calcium, why it’s important.
…beans, Edamame beans, Tofu, Peanuts, Peas, and Black beans. Fish: Sardines, Salmon, Shellfish. Nuts and Seeds: Almonds, Chia, Sesame. Other: blackstrap Molasses, Brown Sugar, Corn tortillas. Sorry about all the…
Vitamin B12, the energy vitamin
…at risk of deficiency? Vegans and vegetarians Animal products are the only dietary sources of Vitamin B12, which puts many people at risk of deficiency including those who follow a…
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…
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…
Why You Should Learn First Aid
Would you know what to do if someone you know stopped breathing? If the answer is no, then learning first aid should be on your list of essential skills 7…
The wellbeing benefits of pilates
…in a Pilates class carries over into other activities, making you more aware of how you move and hold your body in your daily life. Numerous research studies have uncovered…
Lactose intolerance
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, which causes Lactose intolerance….
Calcium, why it’s important.
…beans, Edamame beans, Tofu, Peanuts, Peas, and Black beans. Fish: Sardines, Salmon, Shellfish. Nuts and Seeds: Almonds, Chia, Sesame. Other: blackstrap Molasses, Brown Sugar, Corn tortillas. Sorry about all the…
Back Pain: Debunking Misconceptions and Myths
…pain. We humans are all different, back pain specialists will often have different approaches, so there are comparatively few standardised approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of back problems. However,…
Reasons to seek out osteopathic treatment
…are mindful of not just all the anatomy under our hands; muscles, bones, organs, tissues, nerves, blood vessels, but the person in our treatment room. Understanding the difference between optimal…
Seasonal Affective Disorder; Winter depression, explained
…the NHS, they are expensive but free of VAT when used for medical use. Some companies will hire them, choose a lightbox produced by an approved manufacturer. Most people can use…
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…
SAD, prevention and management
…the same, you may be at risk of seasonal-affected disorder (S.A.D.), aka winter depression. Living in the northern hemisphere means the change of seasons can profoundly affect some people’s wellbeing,…
Zinc, the inside scoop
…Zinc is the most abundant metal in the body after iron. Historians believe the name come from the German word ‘Zinke’, which means pointed. Zinc is the 24th most plentiful element…
Menstrual health; the 5th vital sign
…of taking a general case history? As an osteopath, I do, and many patients are surprised. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (ACOG) considers periods and the menstrual cycle…
Coccyx pain explained
…risk? There are several common risk factors including: Being female Coccydynia is much more common in women because their pelvic anatomy means they are more likely to place weight on…
Bone health: Osteopenia and Osteoporosis
…osteoporosis end up with a wrist, hip fractures. Usually, symptom-free until a fracture occurs, sometimes a simple cough or sneeze can cause a rib breaking. However, spinal fractures are a common cause of long-term…