15May
10May
Get the drop on Hammer Toe & Mallet Toe
The words “hammer” and “toe” in the same sentence strike fear into the hearts of most people. Anyone who has dropped a hammer on an uncovered toe knows the pain it can cause. But eventually, the pain subsides. People who suffer from Hammer Toe or...
08May
Hot topic – Inflammation
The word inflammation comes from the Latin word ‘set afire’ and most of us recognize that feeling of heat which often accompanies what we think of as inflammation. But there is much more to this common and complex problem than meets the eye. What is Inflammation? Inflammation...
17Feb
All vitamins are not created equal
There has been a lot of focus lately on vitamins, supplements and natural therapies. You can’t turn the tv on without seeing ads for one vitamin company or another, and the vitamin section at the supermarket seems to get bigger every month. With everyone saying their...
01Feb
Tight muscles?
maybe not… We often hear people talking about how tight their muscles are – especially large muscles like the quad or hamstrings. But sometimes, it’s not actually the muscles that a tight, but another very important and much overlooked element – the fascia. The fascia is a...
30Jan
Cider House Rules
The Truth about Apple Cider Vinegar Sometimes it’s really hard to keep up with the fads and trends around healthy eating and taking care of yourself. Is drinking wine good for you? Or not? What is a Superfood really? Over the coming months, we will look...
25Jan
Where you lay your head
Choosing the right pillow for you Choosing the right pillow can be a difficult task. It can mean the difference between waking up feeling refreshed and relaxed and waking up with a stiff neck and a headache. These days there are so many factors – from...
23Jan
Don’t get kicked in the shins by Shin Splints
If you have ever had Shin Splints you will know how horribly painful – and persistent - they can be. Let’s take a look at what they are, what causes them, and how you can treat them. What Are Shin Splints? Shin Splints is a term used...
18Jan
Beat fatigue with Traditional Chinese Medicine
Sometimes it seems like fatigue is an inevitable result of modern living. Often we are so busy we don’t even have time to realize how exhausted we really are. Many people opt for the dramatic – a sea change or tree change, to slow their...
14Jan
