Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS as it is known, appears to be a very common problem. It is the name given to a functional disorder of the bowel – one that does not work properly – or one that is ‘irritated’. It is a classification for a number of irksome conditions with similar symptoms that … Read more
Tiredness appears to be a big problem these days. Everyone who comes to see me complains of tiredness but why is this? Do we not sleep enough, do we try and cram too much into our day, is it what we eat or don’t eat that makes the difference? Well, yes it is all that, … Read more
The Alternative Weight Loss Programme is not just a diet but a way of life, a change of lifestyle that requires effort and hardwork. Like some of the other weight loss programs, it is designed especially and uniquely for you not only to lose those extra kilos, but also to improve your metabolism and to … Read more
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Blood pressure has been called the silent killer, because there are no symptoms until it is too late! If your blood pressure is high, and sometimes you have no idea that it is, you are increasing your risk of heart disease by 300% and increasing your risk of stroke by 700%! Heart disease and strokes … Read more
Hi Alison my GP says i gave a classic frozen and referred me to a rheumatologist. Meanwhile i wonder if physio can heal this condition? Thanks Beth Gallagher Answer Hi Beth Yes physiotherapy can definitely help a frozen shoulder. Alison
Ginger is the rhizome (root) of the plant Zingiber officinale and is consumed as a medicine, a spice and as a delicacy. Other members of the same family are cardamom, galangal and turmeric. Young ginger roots are juicy and fleshy with a very mild taste and used in many dishes or steeped in boiling water … Read more
A poor sleep pattern is one of the most common complaints in our society today and we do little to help ourselves. We stay up too late and get up too early. We tend to over stimulate ourselves with late night activities, such as working on our computers or watching television, and then we use … Read more
Spinach makes you strong, or so we are told by Popeye. Is he right? Well, it is certainly full of great nutrition and it is a very alkaline food. It contains carotenoids, vitamins A, B, C, E and K, folate, calcium, magnesium iron and glycoglycerolipids. Calcium and magnesium will keep your bones strong and healthy, … Read more
Are you suffering from headaches, nausea, belching, bloating, tiredness and muscle aches? Would it surprise you if I told you that it is probably caused by your gut? Your body needs to process the food you eat, strip it of its essential nutrients and eliminate the waste as soon as possible for you to feel … Read more