Your knees are one of the most complex joints in the body…and one of the most injury prone. You probably don’t give them a second thought until there is a problem and you experience knee pain. The knee joint it quite exposed: it consists of two rounded knobs of bone sitting on a fairly flat…
Teenage Headaches
Does your teenager complain of frequent headaches? Are they taking painkillers for a headache as frequently as once or twice a week? Teenagers often suffer regular headaches but fail to tell their parents or GP about them because they see them as ‘normal’. But pain is a warning signal that something (perhaps an injury, lack…
Brain Exercises
Worried about holding on to your mental dexterity and memory as you age? Think Sudoko, cleverly-marketed computer games and ‘brain exercises’ are the answer? Think again, regular exercise, such as a brisk walk three times a week, is the key to keeping, even growing, your cognitive powers as you age! Despite what the advertisers would…
Ease PMS Naturally
There’s an old saying about how the world would be different if men had periods instead of women, but if that was the case, it is certain that the discomfort and disruption of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) would have been solved many years ago! As it is, no one really knows the exact cause of PMS…
Indigestion & Heartburn Advice
It’s so common that many people simply accept as a fact of life the discomfort and pain, the acid-burning feeling and the bloating and wind that comes with indigestion. But regular readers will know that when it comes to health problems, no matter how minor they may appear, I very rarely simply accept them! And neither…
Flu Vaccination Advice
Some very good information is being distributed recently about how to avoid succumbing to the flu virus but it lacks an important factor. Those most at risk (older people, carers and people who are already unwell) are encouraged to have the free flu vaccinations whilst the rest of us are advised to cover our mouths…
Steroid Abuse
Recent figures show a worrying increase in anabolic steroid abuse in people under 25 over the last few years. The British Crime Survey states that are 42,000 regular anabolic steroid users in the UK but other experts say there could be as many as 100,000 – which is on a par with heroin users. Caring…
The Teenage Brain
If you’re the parent of teenage offspring, particularly if your progeny is currently lounging around the house having broken up from school, college or university and you’re grieving the loss of old fashioned apprenticeships, then you’ll be accustomed to glares, back-chat, mood-swings, bouts of selfishness and sulks followed by demands for money. You may be thinking,…
12 Ways to a Healthier Christmas
Learn to graciously decline invitations. Each year I hear of clients running themselves ragged by attending every invitation to lunch, gardening club and church events, neighbours’ shopping trips, etc. They just can’t say no. The result is that they feel frazzled and usually comes down with a virus. I also see this ‘Christmas over commitment…
You Have A Choice About Pain Relief
Over the last week, I’ve had many patients ask me about the use of pain relief. You probably read the news reports about the suggested link between certain types of painkillers (including aspirin, paracetamol and ibruprofen) and increased blood pressure. Although I personally avoid taking painkillers and never take antibiotics, I am always wary about…
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Autumn is officially with us and I’ve set a reminder for myself to turn the clocks back on 28 October. At this time of year, I notice that I start to feel down and yearn for bright sunny afternoons. My friends and family and those that know me well, say that I’m solar-powered, hence now…
Live Life Feet First
The health and function of your feet have a direct impact on the rest of your body. A quarter of the bones in your body are in your feet. Simply walking can produce more pressure than the sum of your body weight. The average person walks more than four times the circumference of the globe…
The Truth About Omega Oils
You’ve most likely heard of omega oils as a ‘good thing’ but do you know if you are getting enough of the right type and from the right sources? Like many areas of nutrition, research on omega oils has its fair share of contention and confusion. That’s fine for nutritionists and academics but where does…
The Negative Effects Computers Can Have on Children
As the county’s children return to school this week, I was pondering the future negative effects computers can have on children especially as it seems the time children spend on computers is rapidly increasing. In my clinics, I’ve always treated a steady flow of children suffering from postural problems due to birth trauma, knocks and falls,…
When was the last time that you checked the weight of your child’s school bag?
When was the last time that you checked the weight of your child’s school bag? One of my patients was telling me that when she handed her son his school bag last week she was convinced that it must have been full of bricks. It got me thinking that perhaps I should repeat my concerns…
Gluten Free Chocolate Brownies
My Version of Dairy, Sugar and Gluten Free Chocolate Brownies! Yes, you read that right, a chocolate brownie without flour, dairy or sugar… unless you class eggs as dairy, then I’m scuppered! So how does this work, simply it was by trial and error. I’m still perfecting it, but I’m pretty happy with this reincarnation,…
Paleo Sugar Free Chocolate Truffles
Paleo Sugar Free Chocolate Truffles, Made Without Chocolate! These are easy to make, yummy to eat and are actually good for you in moderation, can’t be bad huh! The ingredients for the paleo truffles are as follows: 1. One pack (250 grams) of mixed nuts from LIDL’s ground up in the Le’quip masticating juicer as below. 2. One…
Our Groupon Deal!
We are currently running another Groupon Deal – A Spinal Exam with Treatments from £26 (up to 75% off!) FEATURES: Osteomyologic exam and report 3 or 4 adjustment sessions Consultation to assess condition of spine and position of vertebrate Treatment intended to help ease pressure on spinal nerves GROUPON DEAL: Clients can seek advice on the condition…
Sugar or a ‘healthy low calorie’ sweetener with your coffee?
I apologise for the tone of this article. It’s not my usual jovial style of writing, but, then this is a serious issue facing us all, both as adults and our children. I’ve been aware of the problem with so-called healthier sweeteners for some time, however further research has left me with significant cause for…
Lamb Curry Recipe
Lamb / Mutton / Goat curry Ingredients: 2 tbsp Ghee/coconut oil to cook in a heavy based pan with a lid Medium blend 2 large onions, 5 garlic cloves and an inch of ginger and cook in the oil till golden Add 2 tbsp of good quality medium curry powder, 3 teaspoons of sea or…
New research shows curry is good for you!
Ok, so there is a touch of poetic license here, but I do love a curry, in fact other than my ex father in law I don’t know anyone that doesn’t! Going on that premise and the fact that if I can scientifically justify something with some good solid research I’m going with the title….
Stress Incontinence
Do you leak urine when you cough, laugh, sneeze or lift a heavy weight? You are not alone: about 1 in 3 women suffer from stress incontinence which can be caused by, amongst other things, weak pelvic floor muscles. As with many common musculoskeletal problems, we can trace the cause back to the fact that…
Back Pain Help
I loved training as a chiropractor. I love meeting new people and helping them get out of pain. I love it when, by working with them to improve the functioning of their nervous system, my practice members experience fewer headaches, shorter colds, better sleep and a general feeling of having more energy. So far so…
Skin Cancer Information
Let’s face it, us Brits tend to throw caution to the wind when we see a few rays of sunshine at home and we are often completely irresponsible in the sun when abroad. It’s so hard for authorities and health charities to get the sun safety message across when many of us look forward to…
Restless Legs Syndrome
Restless legs syndrome (or Ekbom’s syndrome) was once thought to be psychosomatic and there are still a few professionals around who don’t take the frustrating and painful symptoms seriously enough. The symptoms of restless legs (or RLS) have been described as a pins and needles, tingling, tickling, itching, boiling or crawling sensation in the legs…
Shin Splints
Shin splints (or ‘medial and lateral tibial stress syndrome’ for those who like medical jargon) are very common in people who do vigorous exercise, particularly on hard surfaces. They can be incredibly painful but they are avoidable and they can be treated. If, in the middle of an exercise class or when running, you’ve experienced…
Stress Relief Techniques
Stress in itself isn’t harmful – it can be the pressure that spurs us on to achieve our goals. But too much stress for too long has a damaging effect on both our physical and mental health. Each person will respond to stress in different ways but there are a number of common symptoms: increased…