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Many times during consultation, I have had this sentence said back to me: “You are what you eat, right?”. We all have our reasons to improve our diet; poor health, weight management, digestive issues, inflammation, diabetes, and many others plus
Read MoreWe may not be guaranteed hot weather, but the long hours of daylight during the summer months can bring more energy, a brighter outlook and extra time in the day. Make use of those additional early morning and evening hours
Read MoreDr Lamah El-Sharkawi is a GP in Uplands and Mumbles Surgery and her sister Reem El-Sharkawi is a GP Pharmacist, both are part of the Bay Cluster Network. There has been a lot of talk in the media over the
Read MoreNow that the health and fitness industry is back open, have you got a weekly plan? Do you have a target in mind or a goal you are working towards? Do you know what you are going to do at
Read MoreTingling in the centre of the palm, weakness of grip, sensation of numbness and tingling in the hand and fingers? You’ve got carpal tunnel syndrome… possibly… What Is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is also known as median nerve
Read MoreCommunity pharmacies are joining the fight against Coronavirus by taking part in the Swansea Bay Covid-19 vaccination programme. Three Swansea pharmacies are now giving Covid vaccinations under a pilot scheme. The vaccines are given strictly by appointment only to invited
Read MoreWith the gyms now about to open on 3rd May, here are some basic tips to make sure you don’t injure yourself on the first few weeks back. What a relief: no more home workouts, no more bodyweight exercises, no
Read MoreIntrinsically, we feel our hearts to be emotional centres; thus phrases such as ‘down hearted’, ‘heartbreak’ and ‘heart of gold’ are an integral part of our language. Eastern wisdom, as well as some Greek philosophers such as Aristotle, taught that
Read MoreEven though our summer may look slightly different this year with more people planning staycations, sunburn can still happen in the U.K. Sunburn can significantly increase your risk of skin cancer. Getting the balance of getting your vitamin D from
Read MoreSummer is coming and we have been waiting patiently for it, what a year! Yes, we are all craving those precious rays of sunshine to get some vitamin D in. Lockdown, working from home, plenty of rain and a cold
Read MoreThe last 12 months has really flagged up the importance of communication with family and friends when we have been forced to be apart. For those suffering with hearing loss, this has been a very lonely and isolating time. With
Read MoreOn 7th April NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) recommended acupuncture as treatment for chronic pain, (https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng193/chapter/Recommendations).A blanket recommendation for primary and secondary chronic pain is a rare but welcome endorsement from the medical establishment. Previously NICE has
Read MoreOver the last year the world has become an uncertain place; as a result anxiety and mental health problems have escalated. Fears, insecurity and loneliness have taken a toll and health professionals have warned that the pandemic is likely to
Read MoreDepression is a common mental health problem that causes people to experience low mood, loss of interest or pleasure, feelings of guilt or low self-worth, disturbed sleep or appetite, low energy, and poor concentration. We all have times when our
Read MoreExpend more energy than you consume and there will be a reduction in weight. This is a simple energy balance equation. Creating a negative energy balance where you are in a calorie deficit, will cause you to lose weight. Cardiovascular
Read MoreLast month I focused on how acupuncture can help with knee pain. This month I’m heading up the kinetic chain to the hip joint. Hip osteoarthritis occurs when the cartilage in the hip joint gets worn away, resulting in pain
Read MoreTwo sisters who have been on the community frontline during ethnic (BAME) community members to get vaccinated Reem El-Sharkawi (near right)is a pharmacist for a group of Swansea GP surgeries, and Dr Lamah El-Sharkawi (far right) is a GP at
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