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“My brain went empty…” “Did I snore?” “I’m not sure if I fell asleep?” These are a few of the common comments I get from patients after an acupuncture session. Surprising for a lot of people – who envisage an
Read MoreThis year, for the first time, Cancer Research UK is inviting everyone in the area – women, men and children – to join the Swansea Race for Life 10K & 5K which takes place on Museum Green on Sunday, 12
Read MoreIN OUR SECOND ARTICLE ABOUT INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE, WE TALK ABOUT: Crohn’s disease (CD) is estimated to affect over 115,000 people nationwide but what actually is CD? CD is a condition that causes inflammation of the digestive system. CD can
Read MoreDiscovering the complexity of the life forms living within us and what they mean to our health has generated a massive surge of interest amongst the scientific community. This interest has rippled into the lives of those wishing to maintain
Read MoreWhen it comes to health and fitness there is no secret formula to success. Many people think they are being good, but actually they could be doing a lot better, just by listening to their body. Sometimes good is ok,
Read MoreA couple of years ago, I was chauffered by bus from Schipol airport to a university campus in Amsterdam. As I looked out of the bus window, I noticed how the cycle paths in Amsterdam looked like a second established
Read MorePicking up an injury while training for a half marathon or other long distance race can set you back and even de-rail your whole event. Dr Mark Ridgewell (right) is a Sport and Exercise Medicine Physician who practices at Sancta
Read MoreThe back brace controversy rages on, with healthcare professionals advising against them, while commercial industries sell them in large quantities. Why does a cheap and simple piece of elasticated material spark so much debate? Here is the issue from my
Read MoreFollowing up on the series of 7 core principles, I’d like to focus on Power and what it means in the context of exercise for people with PD. When we talk about power, we’re talking amplitude training, speed, and accuracy,
Read MoreDetoxifying your liver is like cleaning your laundry; would you be prepared to walk around with clothes that have not been washed properly? When the detoxification ability of the liver is impaired this is exactly what happens. Your body can
Read MoreRecent studies suggest that the body is comprised of around 30 trillion human cells, a substantial figure, but not quite as numerous as that of our microbial companions which number 39 trillion. Each of us has 20,000 human genes, but
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 ULCERATIVE COLITIS AFFECTS 1 IN 420 PEOPLE LIVING IN BRITAIN, IT CAN
Read MoreAs an acupuncturist I primarily use needles to effectively deal with pain. However, depending on a patient’s presentation I have a number of tools available to optimise treatments. Some may sound scary, but I can assure you, no treatments are
Read MoreLet’s talk about carbohydrates. In the fitness world, there are many misconceptions about certain foods, especially carbohydrates. Some say you should have them and cut down on fats, some say you shouldn’t have them at all and only consume protein
Read MoreDo you ever feel dizzy when you stretch your head backwards? Beauty Parlour Syndrome is a phenomenon whereby when you extend your neck backwards to have your hair washed, the vertebral arteries carry less blood, resulting in dizziness. The medical
Read MoreEpilepsy Action carried out a survey where they asked 2000 people in the UK “if you saw somebody was having an epileptic seizure, would you know what to do?” And over 40% of people responded they would not know how
Read MoreWe’ve all heard about it and it is all over the scientific literature, “intestinal permeability” or “leaky gut”, but what does it mean? Imagine this; your shower has tiles on the wall with grout between them, but what if that
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