Stress affects the balance of certain hormones and the factors that contribute are our emotions, lifestyle, diet, exercise, injury and environment. Whether the stress is physical or emotional, the body only knows one way of responding. It will trigger the ‘fight or flight’ response, which is nature’s way of preparing us to run away or … Read more
Craniosacral Therapy (CST) can be really useful in treating stress and anxiety: Firstly, the treatments themselves create a deep sense of peace and relaxation which enables people to feel relief from their current problems. Secondly, the therapy can address the underlying agitation of the nervous system that is frequently at the root of the problem. … Read more
So many people are coming to see me with a spring cold that they say they have had for several weeks and cannot get rid of. Well it may be that, infact, they have a sensitivity to moulds or tree pollens which are very prevalent in the Spring and Autumn and infact they are suffering a … Read more
“It must have been something I ate” – Around 45% of the UK may suffer adverse reactions to what they eat at some time. Could you be one of them?
The symptoms of food allergy and food intolerance are many and varied. If you’ve suffered from any of the conditions listed below, this could be the time to take action – and make an appointment. Diseases which may be caused by food sensitivities or organ weakness: Fatigue, headaches, recurrent oedema, intermittent poor memory, lack of … Read more
The human body is a wonderful thing, launching its immune system into battle when faced with a nasty virus or harmful bacteria. However, by regularly eating food that you’re intolerant to, you could be subjecting it to stress and discomfort on a daily basis. The reactions caused by your body being unable to deal with … Read more
Food allergy and food intolerance – they’re often confused for one another and neither is too pleasant, yet they are dramatically different. With an allergy you will quickly become aware you’ve eaten something. It can take less than an hour for an allergic reaction to take hold, with nasty effects from skin rashes to vomiting … Read more
Coffee does lots of things to your body. Including: Caffeine makes your heart beat faster and raises blood pressure. It widens blood vessels and excites the system that conducts electrical impulses, which can lead to palpitations. It lowers blood sugar levels and increases circulating cholesterol and free fatty acids (triglycerides) risking heart attacks. concentration and … Read more
Our bodies are made up of 70% water and it is therefore important to keep the fluid levels at their maximum especially at this time of year. Certain things like tea and coffee, alcohol, and sweating dehydrate the body. We should drink approximately two litres of water a day to be sufficiently hydrated although our … Read more
We are reading and hearing more and more about toxic chemicals that are in our environment and causing health problems in all age groups. Chemicals used to make household products are being found in breast milk, blood and urine and experts fear that they may be linked to human diseases such as breast and testicular … Read more