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Improving your health is free: Part One. Let’s start with basics: – the most basic and immediate human need is to breathe, both to bring in the oxygen our bodies and brains need and to get rid of the excess carbon dioxide that we don’t need. Fortunately, plants work the other way round, they need […]
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Anatomy books are a bit like maps, for the body – there are simple ones that don’t show much detail, and then larger scale ones that show a bit more, all the way to the detailed A-Z that is the mighty tome of Gray’s Anatomy (yes it was a book long before the TV series!)
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Water If you want to put out a fire, use water. If your arthritic joints are inflamed and hurting, drink more water. If your brain is tired from all the pain in your life, drink more water. Simples. Both simple and effective. Ginger & Turmeric These are warming spices that are very helpful for inflamed
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If you are a keen gardener, yet also have a dodgy back, how can you look after your back AND enjoy your garden? Here are a few helpful tips: 1 – Warm up! And keep warm. A few brisk marches on the spot, pumping those arms, will quickly get the blood flowing more vigorously around
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As Sir Bruce would say, let’s “keep dancin’”. For those who know me or have been following me, it will come as no surprise that I shall be going dancing tonight – to a modern jive reunion. I have recently been reconnecting with my love of jive and Ceroc – the sheer energy of it
Is there a recommended time for sitting at your desk? What should you do if you’re “in the flow“? Read on to discover how standing more often is great for your health.
Let’s Stand More and Sit Less Read More »
So what exactly is Cranial Osteopathy, what can it help, and can it help You?
Cranial osteopathy is the popular name for what we cranial osteopaths call The Involuntary Mechanism (IVM). The treatment is very gentle – the lightest of touch from hands that may seem to be hardly moving, but believe me they are!
What Does Cranial Osteopathy Help? Can It Help You? Read More »
A chiropractor, an osteopath and a physiotherapist walked into a bar…. and the barman asked them: “So what exactly is the difference between you?” Read on to find out…
3 Types of Physical Therapy Read More »
Tonight is Samhain, the ancient Celtic festival which predates the Christian Eve of All the Holy Ones (aka Halloween). 1st November is All Saints (the holy ones) and the 2nd November is All Souls, when we honour those who have died. Many cultures honour this time of the year, when the nights are drawing in
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Do your shoulders and neck get really stiff sitting at your computer? Important Question ~ do you remember to stretch? Here are some simple exercise suggestions, and note: you may feel some clonking and creaking, this is normal when your muscles are tight – if you do these slowly, and in as relaxed way as
4 Easy Things you can do at your Desk to fix a Stiff Neck Read More »