A good night’s sleep

I write this blog with the knowledge that I get a good night’s sleep.  It’s something that I am good at.  Annoying isn’t it?  My family tell me...

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...

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...

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 a healthy 70kg (11 stone) adult male.  If that...

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...

How can Osteopathy help my sight?

Vision – what is it? In the sense of eyes, vision is the ability of information to be perceived by the eye, be processed by the visual cortex and...

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...

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...

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...

What are Boobs and Moobs? Let’s be gender neutral about them!

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...

What are Complex Carbohydrates?

What are carbohydrates and what makes some complex? Organic compounds are the building blocks of all life on the planet and these are made primarily...

What is Anxiety?

What anxiety is, when to seek help and how to work with a therapist...

What is Osteopathy? The mystery and myths revealed!

What is Osteopathy? .. I am often faced with ‘interesting’ comments about my profession – loosely based around assumptions that relate to...

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 –...

What is the Lymphatic System?

What is it? Essentially the lymphatic system is the rubbish recycling plant for the body. Anything your body can’t use or recycle is either ejected or...

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...
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