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What is Fascia? Until recently – the last couple of decades – fascia was the thing that surgeons cut through to get to the interesting bits. It’s cast aside to access and assess the state of internal organs, muscles, nerves,
Read MoreNavigating the early days of motherhood is undoubtedly a challenging experience and breastfeeding is no exception. (Note: navigating the latter days can have its trials too!) ‘Breast is best’ for baby and mum; fostering emotional bonding, giving protection for the
Read MoreYou may have only started hearing about monkeypox, however this disease which is relatively rare, was first discovered in the 1950s. Monkeypox is mostly spread by animals and is not limited to monkeys, it has always been relatively rare and
Read MorePlantar fasciitis is a stubborn condition. It’s a pain under the foot that, at its worst, can persist for over a year. Treatment sometimes fails because the diagnosis wasn’t right in the first place. There are other structures in the
Read MoreWe are all looking forward to the warmer weather (hopefully!) in Swansea over the summer months; however this time of year can increase risk of injuries, heatstroke and sun exposure. This month we will focus on health hazards and look
Read More‘Don’t touch the red berries, they’re poisonous!’ A common warning from parents to their children who are drawn to sample bright berries, shining like sweeties on the bushes. This warning persists despite the fact that there are many edible and
Read MoreAs an Audiologist, I am often asked, what is the best hearing aid out there? Are private hearing aids necessarily better than NHS hearing aids? What really differentiates the good from the bad in the hearing aid world? The secret
Read MoreAt this time of year with the longest hours of sunlight we tend to feel more alert, active and energised. This synchronising with the seasons is part of the circadian rhythm and is closely linked to the function of the
Read MoreThis April a brand-new project began, aimed at reducing loneliness, offering support to people in their own homes, and tackling the rising cost of renting accommodation in the area. ‘Shared Homes Swansea’ matches people together for mutual support. It’s where
Read MoreThis month we will focus on bowel cancer. We were saddened to read the news that Deborah James, a 40-year-old mother of two, has been moved to ‘hospice at home care’ to treat her terminal bowel cancer. Since her diagnosis
Read MoreEver wondered why some people can eat what they want but don’t gain weight? You might think that it’s genetics or it’s their metabolism. But there is more to it than that. What if I told you, I can help
Read MoreLast month we looked at Dopamine and the role it plays in feeling energised and motivated. This month we’ll take a look at two more body chemicals that affect mood and how to encourage these in your life. Oxytocin This
Read MoreChickenpox is a common condition, regularly affecting children before the age of 10 but can be seen in people of all ages. It usually improves by itself within 7-14 days and can be managed at home. How do you know
Read More…habits. Habits are a funny thing. They’re just actions repeated over time. Do them enough and they become automatic. Some are good, some are bad, some are plain ugly. Generally, a great time to change habits is when some-thing in
Read MoreOne thing I’ve noticed during my time in the fitness industry is that many people do ‘just enough’ to get by. One of my old football coaches used to call it ‘going through the motions’ meaning performing actions without any
Read MoreThe clocks have changed and we are one step closer to summer. After this month, June is only 8 weeks away, which means that we need to be full swing into our fitness regime if we want that summer body.
Read MoreWhat is it that brings happiness and satisfaction into your life? Is it the buzz that comes with achieving your goals? The heartfelt warmth of connecting with a loved one, or perhaps the act of helping others? Each of these
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