Am I dehydrated?
What dehydration means to your health and how to combat it Why am I dehydrated? Let me tell you: Water makes up approximately 60% of the total body weight of…
Mobile devices and sleep
Using electronic devices isn’t just about the blue screen effect. Apparently turning off your mobile devices at least 30 minutes before bed helps you get to sleep. Is it as…
How do I Meditate?
You may have tried meditation, which is great, you may not, which is also great, because it’s exciting to know that you will give it a go. Everyone does not…
Achieving clear thinking
It’s easy to think. Thinking is what our brain does without even… thinking about it! Thinking clearly is another thing altogether. Our brains work constantly, tirelessly, they keep us alive…
The difference between Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
The difference between fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome is widely misunderstood. This blog hopes to help understand them. What is Fibromyalgia? The best description I found on the “Patient” website…
What are Boobs and Moobs?
Breast cancer has been in the news again and I thought it was time that I did a blog about breasts. It’s not just women who get breast cancer so…
Why do I crave chocolate?
I started writing this blog as things happened – kind of a timeline from the first consideration of the cravings and how to deal with them. Coming to my conclusions…
How big are my Lungs?
How big are they The lungs are quite large and span from the root of the neck (around your first rib/collar bone) to almost the bottom of your rib cage. …
What is Saliva?
What is it? Saliva is a mix of organic components that make up this filmy watery substance that coats your mouth and oesophagus such as: Amylase – breaks down…
Active Worrying
It seems a strange phrase but let me explain.Patients come to me with different issues and the majority of them tell me that they worry. Think about all the scenario’s…