Acid reflux is often regarded as a consequence of eating a rich meal or having too much stomach acid, but in fact, contrary to popular belief, it is a symptom of not having enough. So how does it happen and
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Last month’s article spoke about the little adjustments that make a big difference. This month we will look at how we can make the most of what we do in our current situation. Many of us are using social media
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The many sides of headache
Gower acupuncture with Tim Wright
Acupuncture has a great track record for headache treatment. NICE recommend it for treating both tension type headache and migraine. There are plenty more headache types beyond these two though… Tension Type Headache: Frequently the causes are either emotional and
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Why you are not what you eat
Functional nutrition with Carmen Gresa-Alemany - Functional Nutrition Therapist
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
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Tune in to summer
With The Herbal Clinic Swansea
We 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
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Menopause
Bay cluster network with Reem El-Sharkawi
Dr 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
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Little Adjustments that make a big difference
Fitness Training with Nicky Holland
Now 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
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? or Median Nerve Entrapment
Gower Acupuncture with Tim Wright
Tingling 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
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Pharmacies begin giving Covid vaccines
Covid-19 vaccinations - Swansea Bay University Health Board
Community 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
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Don’t run before you can walk
Fitness training with Nicky Holland
With 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
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Check in with your heart
With The Herbal Clinic
Intrinsically, 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
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Stay safe in the sun
With the Bay Cluster Network
Even 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
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Vitamin D – how much is too much?
Functional nutrition with Carmen Gresa-Alemany
Summer 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
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Healthy ears healthy brain
With Michelle Viney - Viney Hearing Care
The 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
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Acupuncture for chronic pain
With Tim Wright - Gower Acupuncture
On 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
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5 Ways to reduce anxiety and re-establish trust
With The Herbal Clinic
Over 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
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Depression
With Reem El-Sharkawi Bay Cluster Network
Depression 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
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