Epsom salt is tried and tested home remedy for many ailments. People use it to ease health problems, such as muscle soreness and stress and also for cosmetic treatments. It’s also affordable, easy to use, and harmless when used appropriately. What is Epsom Salt ? Epsom salt is also known as magnesium sulfate. It’s a […]
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Prosthetics are suggested to last about 6 years and just like a part of your body, your prosthetic needs regular care. 1. Read the manufactures instructions! Don’t be surprised that your limb comes with instruction including care guides that will make them last longer. 2. Change socks daily! Bacterial build up can wreak havoc on
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Sleep is a complicated “activity” and there is never a simple solution that works for everyone. But one possible approach for those waking up in the night is called “The clench & release technique.” Focus on your toes, curl them up as tight as you can, feel the tension in your foot and calf. Now
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It’s coming to that time of year again when most of us are looking forward to the sunshine & smell of freshly cut grass, unfortunately for hay fever suffers this can be the most miserable time of year. When pollen enters the body of a hay fever sufferer their immune system thinks it’s under attack
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Hands up who has already experienced a bad neck and / or shoulder. Also hands up who usually says “I know, my posture is horrible but…I work at the computer, or it has been like this for the past 40 years…” An upright (sitting) posture is the most energy-efficient and structure protective one, like in
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Carrying on from last weeks blog about irritations of the hip. The next stage is to understand why a particular structure has become irritated. This can be due to something as simple as an unaccustomed activity i.e. starting a new exercise programme or a sudden increase in training intensity/frequency. Often in these situations, the most
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This blog post is attempting to clarify the link between pain around the hip and the potential structures may be at fault; it also gives an outline of the basic steps that are used to create a treatment programme, which can be applied to any part of the body. The hip is separated into 3
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Diabetes in on the increase in the UK and it is important for sufferers to stay active. This is equally relevant for those at high risk of developing diabetes. A study revealed in 2013 that adults who took a short (15 min) walk about half an hour after each meal showed reduced glucose levels. In
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We all know the feeling of being under pressure, not having enough hours in the day, struggling to find some time to relax. And we all know the painful tight feeling in the neck and shoulders or a tight back or even a sour stomach or cramps belly. If we are lucky we can “neutralise”
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We are well on our way to launching the new restful sleep sessions. But everyone wants to know why sleep is such a problem. 1 in every 3 of us will experience some form of insomnia in a lifetime, and the numbers are rising. The main cause is the increased use of smart devices. Do you
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