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…
Month: September 2014
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,…