Snoring is a common cause of daytime fatigue (for the snorer and their partner). Men are more likely to snore but it is still common amongst women and children. As well as not feeling fully rested during the day, snorers are more likely to be involved in car accidents – a clear indicator that poor quality sleep…
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,…
Back Pain In Pregnancy
More years ago than I care to remember ago, I wrote my final year thesis on back pain in pregnant women. As well as meeting some delightful people, this study opened my eyes to the amazing changes that the human body copes with during pregnancy. Unfortunately, some of those changes involve a great deal of…
Sleep Advice – How You Can Get A Good Night’s Sleep!
Sleep is our body’s chance to repair itself physically and emotionally. It’s the most recuperative part of any 24 hour period for any mammal. It’s when the body is at its most efficient for fighting off infection and when tissue damage is repaired. During REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep stage, about a quarter of the…
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,…