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Women's health

Women are much more likely to go to their GP or ask for help with health and wellbeing related issues. This section includes a diverse range of articles including issues relating to fertility, addictions, and overcoming negative thoughts to the power of massage and the art of sugaring!

 
Anti-ageing super foods
Anti-ageing super foods
Trying to hold back the years? Nutritionist, Sarah West outlines five super foods to include in your diet that may promote healthy ageing.
 
Years of experience
Years of experience
Nicola Preston Bell, hypnotherapist and solution focused psychotherapist, explores our attitudes to ageing and how we can be held back by admonitions and unhelpful beliefs
 
Successful ageing
Successful ageing
What makes people live longer? Is it just good genes or do lifestyle factors have an impact? Nutritional Therapist, Adam Thornton, looks at research from around the world.
Exercise to turn back the clock
Exercise to turn back the clock
Whether you are worried about future ageing or want to reverse some of the already ominous signs, Personal Trainer Reema Bhatt explains why regular exercise is a must.
 
If only my thighs were thinner…
If only my thighs were thinner…
Yulia Morris, Harley Street Personal Trainer, discusses body image and the unrealistic pursuit of physical perfection.
 
Addiction - a matter of choice or disease?
Addiction - a matter of choice or disease?
Sally Williams, Addiction Therapist, discusses the physiological basis of drug and alcohol addiction in a bid to increase understanding and awareness of this frequently misunderstood condition.
The benefits of Circuit Training
The benefits of Circuit Training
Circuit training is a great way to develop and maintain fitness with limited time, space and equipment, writes Anthony Brett, trainer, nutritionist and NLP Practitioner. Read on and be inspired...
 
Mouth Cancer; know the risks
Mouth Cancer; know the risks
At current rates, the incidence of mouth cancer is likely to double within a generation. The British Dental Health Foundation outline the risk factors as part of Mouth Cancer Action Month.
 
Physios say 'Move for Health'
Physios say 'Move for Health'
Physiotherapist, Jane Laidlaw, presents the benefits of exercise for our health and gives some practical advice on how to bring more physical activity into your everyday life
Coping with miscarriage
Coping with miscarriage
In the third and final part of our series on miscarriage we focus on how a loss might affect you, how to cope with your feelings and the process of trying again.
 
Nutritional advice for Autumn
Nutritional advice for Autumn
Nicki Edgell, Nutritional Therapist, recommends making a few simple changes to your diet and lifestyle to help stay well during the autumn. Try her delicious recipe for Vegetable Curry.
 
Stammering FAQs
Stammering FAQs
Find out more about stammering, who is affected, what the causes are and the treatment in this article from the Men's Health Forum.
Calcium and bone health
Calcium and bone health
Nutritional Therapist Sarah West explains the importance of the mineral calcium for healthy bones.
 
Smoking FAQs
Smoking FAQs
Time to give up smoking? Read these FAQs from the Men's Health Forum and some top tips for giving up.
 
Hair loss overview
Hair loss overview
Trichologist, Sara Allison, gives a detailed explanation of hair loss in both men and women, possible causes and advise for treatment
Nia is like Chocolate... Difficult to describe...
Nia is like Chocolate... Difficult to describe...
Melanie Griffiths, Holistic Practitioner, explains the Nia Technique - if your body is happy and having fun it would become stronger, more flexible, fitter and agile.
 
Allergy or Intolerance?
Allergy or Intolerance?
Tanya Borowski, nutritional therapist, gives an in-depth explanation of the difference between allergies and intolerances.
 
Cervical Cancer
Cervical Cancer
An in-depth article about cervical cancer, which is a must-read for all women. If cervical cancer is diagnosed at an early stage, there is a good chance of a cure.
Where you live could affect your health
Where you live could affect your health
Feng Shui Consultation Master, Maria Green, gives an introduction to the Chinese art of Feng Shui and how applying some of its principles can improve our living space and even our sleep
 
Is my fat loss really ruled by my hormones?!
Is my fat loss really ruled by my hormones?!
Fat Loss expert Livia O’Toole, tells us why our hormones can cause our shape to change, including weight gain, and gives some practical advice to help overcome the issue
 
Planning for pregnancy
Planning for pregnancy
Read Nutritional Therapist, Shirley Ward's, informative and practical nutritional advice for both men and women planning a pregnancy.
The Kent Surrey and Sussex Air Ambulances
The Kent Surrey and Sussex Air Ambulances
Find out more about the life-saving work of the Air Ambulance service, a registered charity which relies on public donations for funding
 
Sound Therapy for Health and Wellbeing
Sound Therapy for Health and Wellbeing
Holistic Practioner, Maryse Boullé, gives us a fascinating insight into this relatively new field of complementary therapy.
 
Miscarriage
Miscarriage
In part 2 of a 3 part focus on miscarriage, we discuss the causes and different types of miscarriage, with information from the Miscarriage Association.
Recommendations for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Recommendations for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Nutritional therapist Kate Arnold explains more about this common condition and gives advice on supplementation, diet and lifestyle changes.
 
Keep your heart healthy – facts about Cholesterol
Keep your heart healthy – facts about Cholesterol
As part of our Cardiovascular Health quarter we are focusing in on key areas which may help you maintain your healthy heart.
 
Anxiety and its impact on sleeping
Anxiety and its impact on sleeping
Lawrence Michaels DHypPsych, is a Hypnotherapist, Psychotherapist and NLP Practitioner. He gives us some detailed insight into how to overcome poor sleeping patterns.
Enemies of the skin
Enemies of the skin
Helen Reeves, MBATAC, informs us about how to avoid the detrimental effects of alcohol, smoking, sugar, salt and caffeine on our skin!
 
Environment – create a place to inspire and relax
Environment – create a place to inspire and relax
Clare Evans introduces Part Seven of her nine part inspiring Time Management series dealing with your 'Environment' section of the life balance wheel.
 
How to get into triathlon
How to get into triathlon
Tim Don, top Triathlete, shares some hints, tips and secrets including getting up for your 5.30am swim, the wonders of Swiss balls and how to slip a disc tying your shoelace...
Getting that 'Beach Body'
Getting that 'Beach Body'
Fitness Trainer, Tanith Lee, gives some practical advice for getting your body ‘beach ready’!
 
Miscarriage - An interview
Miscarriage - An interview
This interview with Ruth Bender Atik, from the Miscarriage Association, provides knowledge, information and facts about miscarriage, the impact it has, causes and treatment.
 
One in four strokes happen to younger people
One in four strokes happen to younger people
Eileen Gambrell, from charity Different Strokes, explains that 25% strokes occur in younger people and children. Read 36 year old Mum, Caroline’s experience.
Healthy travelling – top tips to stay well
Healthy travelling – top tips to stay well
Now that summer is on the way, it is important to remember some items to include in your travel bag to help you and your family have a safe, fun summer.
 
Good nutrition: essential for heart health
Good nutrition: essential for heart health
This article by Nutritional Therapist, Shirley Ward provides nutritional advice to support heart health.
 
Water: a natural remedy for body and mind
Water: a natural remedy for body and mind
Are you drinking enough? An article everyone should read on that most essential liquid, water, by Nutritional Therapist Sarah West.
Lose weight to slim your risk of heart disease
Lose weight to slim your risk of heart disease
Dr Jacquie Lavin, Head of Nutrition and Research at Slimming World talks about the link between obesity and weightloss, and answers the questions many people have!
 
A healthy heart
A healthy heart
Nutritional Therapist, Kate Arnold, discusses the risks of developing heart disease and what can be done to reduce risk by looking at diet, cholesterol level and antioxidants.
 
How to brim with confidence!
How to brim with confidence!
Penny Heater, individual and business coach, presents advice and tips on how to improve your confidence
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Learn about symptoms and prevention of Deep Vein Thrombosis in this article written by the YourDoc Medical team.
 
The stress of losing your voice
The stress of losing your voice
Trainer, Jane Brann, explores issues around voice loss from her personal experience and gives some tips on how to take care of your voice.
 
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
Are you are aware of the potential damage you could be doing to your health by having high blood pressure? Read this informative article and find out if you are at risk and what you can do to keep
Questions: Weight loss interview
Questions: Weight loss interview
Read about how this 40-year-old mum and sales manager has had amazing success in achieving substantial weight loss over the last few months. Her success is an inspiration to many women who struggle
 
How to reduce travel and holiday stress
How to reduce travel and holiday stress
Read this article by Graham Finch-Parsons and learn how to have a fabulous stress free holiday!
 
Four ways to boost employee confidence
Four ways to boost employee confidence
With a recession upon us, these tips on how to improve employee confidence are more important than ever. Read this article and improve your organisation and employee satisfaction!
Breathing and wellbeing
Breathing and wellbeing
This article by Dr David Lewis-Hodgson explores the relationship between breathing and health problems. Read about how effective breathing can reduce anxiety and have a positive impact on medical
 
Why are men so reluctant to get medical advice?
Why are men so reluctant to get medical advice?
Men's health week (13-19 June) is a good opportunity to highlight the issues with men and healthcare. Why do they not access healthcare and what is getting in the way. Want to learn more to help your
 
Your Partner Relationship
Your Partner Relationship
Clare Evans introduces Part Five of her nine part inspiring Time Management series dealing with the 'Relationship' section of the life balance wheel.
When gambling becomes a problem
When gambling becomes a problem
National charity, GamCare, discuss gambling as a problem and addiction in the UK, the signs to look out for when gambling may be a bit more than harmless fun and what support is available.
 
Hypogonadism
Hypogonadism
This article by Nutritionist Sarah West explores the decreased function of the sex glands and the growth and function of the reproductive organs in men and women.
 
Addicted to exercise? Too much might be harmful
Addicted to exercise? Too much might be harmful
Sport and exercise psychologist, Helen O'Connor, explores the issues around excessive exercising and when it might become a cause for concern.
Have you heard of Zumba?
Have you heard of Zumba?
Fitness trainer, Tanith Lee, describes the latest fitness craze taking the world by storm: Zumba, a Latin-inspired dance. Find out about Zumba and its health benefits.
 
Why is it so hard to shift the baby fat?
Why is it so hard to shift the baby fat?
Fat loss expert, Livia O’Toole, presents some misconceptions about weight loss and advises on how to go about getting the body you want - if you follow a plan and allow time.
 
Coeliac disease
Coeliac disease
Nutritionist Sarah West explains what coeliac disease is, and how nutrition can help manage the symptoms.
The future of communications services for the deaf
The future of communications services for the deaf
Beth Everard explains the advantages of a revolutionary new service enabling deaf and hard of hearing people to access a palantypist over the internet.
 
'Perform suitable exercises to reach thy goals'
'Perform suitable exercises to reach thy goals'
Paul Barette, Personal trainer and Sports Massage Therapist at The Gym Guildford, presents the Third of Seven Commandments for the best ways of training.
 
Sports injuries and physiotherapy
Sports injuries and physiotherapy
Barry Spencer, physiotherapist, provides the lowdown on the numerous sports' injuries people can sustain, how to prevent them and the treatments available. Read on and learn...
Breakfast: The most important meal of the day
Breakfast: The most important meal of the day
Sarah West, Nutritionist, explains why breakfast really is the most important meal of the day
 
How do you cope when someone close becomes sick?
How do you cope when someone close becomes sick?
We can all learn from this inspirational account of one family’s experience of coping when a family member was diagnosed with an incurable brain condition.
 
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries
Nigel Howe, physiotherapist, provides insight into how you can prevent Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries (ACL), how a physiotherapist can help and when to consider surgery.
Stretching for increased flexibility
Stretching for increased flexibility
Russell Milton, a qualified sports therapist, explains how lack of flexibility can cause musculoskeletal injuries and lists some of the most common methods for stretching.
 
10 tips to prevent sporting injuries
10 tips to prevent sporting injuries
Leah Pauley, physiotherapist and personal trainer at The Gym Birmingham, details the top ten tips to help you avoid injury whilst you exercise.
 
Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnoea
Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnoea
Consultant ENT & Thyroid Surgeon, Julian Hamann, discusses the causes and treatments for snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea, which can have a huge impact on relationships, as well as affecting
Alexander Technique and Back Pain
Alexander Technique and Back Pain
Korina Biggs, an Alexander Technique teacher, explains the Technique, describes how lessons are structured and the conditions that can benefit from using the technique.
 
The facts about Irritable Bowel Syndrome
The facts about Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Sarah West, Nutritional Therapist, provides a comprehensive insight into the diagnosis, causes and treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Treatment options discussed include behavioural strategies and
 
Look after your joints
Look after your joints
Nutritional Therapist, Kate Arnold, writes about osteoporosis and arthritis, diseases affecting millions of people in Britain. She suggests ways in which they can be improved and treated through
Personal Growth – get to know yourself better
Personal Growth – get to know yourself better
Clare Evans introduces Part Four of her inspiring Time Management series dealing with the 'Personal growth' section of the life balance wheel.
 
Ten rules for raising happy children
Ten rules for raising happy children
Annie Henderson, psychotherapist, presents ten practical and useful rules for parents. If you already know some of them, then use this as a useful reminder!
 
Glue Ear – a common cause of hearing loss
Glue Ear – a common cause of hearing loss
Robert M D Tranter FDS RCS, Consultant ENT Surgeon, gives an in-depth explanation of this common hearing problem that may affect one in four children
Are you happy with your body shape?
Are you happy with your body shape?
Gay Richardson of Style me confident, explains how we need to empower our younger generation that all body shapes can look and feel fabulous.
 
Back pain - Frequently asked questions
Back pain - Frequently asked questions
There are many different types of back pain, causing varying levels of distress. This article addresses these issues and suggests exercises and strategies to prevent back pain, and at what point you
 
Testicular Cancer – Frequently asked questions
Testicular Cancer – Frequently asked questions
This article examines the prevalence of Testicular Cancer – the main symptoms and causes. Jim Pollard from Male Health reports on the treatment options and the good news that up to 80% of men can
“Sorry, silly me, it was my fault....”
“Sorry, silly me, it was my fault....”
Are you aware of Emotional Abuse and would you know how to spot it? Few people do. In the following article, Will Perry talks about this destructive behavioral pattern.
 
Such a Pain!
Such a Pain!
Personal Trainer, Hugh McKenna, Dip. EHM, gives an in-depth explanation of the different types of pain and how they can be treated.
 
Cervical Cancer – HPV Vaccine
Cervical Cancer – HPV Vaccine
Kathryn Colas explains who is most at risk from the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) and why the HPV vaccine has been introduced for teenage girls.
Lean and Mean Part 1: The benefits of fat loss
Lean and Mean Part 1: The benefits of fat loss
In part 1 of his article, Anthony Brett, trainer, nutritionist and NLP Practitioner, explains why being leaner is better for us all.
 
Understanding and changing beliefs!
Understanding and changing beliefs!
Lawrence Michaels, registered and qualified Hypnotherapist and NLP Coach explains how it is possible to change our own limiting beliefs.
 
Common childhood ailments
Common childhood ailments
A practical guide by Sarah West to four common childhood ailments - headlice and nits, warts and verrucas, threadworms and gastroenteritis
Home sweet home
Home sweet home
Personal Trainer, Hugh McKenna, Dip. Ehm., explains the benefits of as little as 20 minutes of gentle exercise per day and how you don't always have to go the gym to get fit!
 
The best way to achieve fitness goals
The best way to achieve fitness goals
Yulia Morris, Personal Trainer at The Gym Group in Vauxhall, gives those of you who want to stick to your New Year's Resolutions, all the tips you need to set goals and motivate yourself to achieve
 
The impact of hearing loss
The impact of hearing loss
There around one in seven of us in the UK who are suffering hearing loss, but only a small percentage of these seek assistance. Read Ascent Hearing's informative article on causes of hearing loss,
Discover how to fix your workout sins
Discover how to fix your workout sins
Paul Barette, Personal trainer and Sports Massage Therapist at The Gym Guildford, and Fat Loss Expert, BJ Gaddour, present the first Two of Seven Commandments for the best ways of training.
 
Are we training at the right intensity?
Are we training at the right intensity?
Craig McNeill, personal trainer at The Gym, Manchester, details his professional experience regarding the best method to get the most out of your workout; by using your heart rate.
 
Exercise tips for the busy mum
Exercise tips for the busy mum
Tanith Lee, health, fitness and lifestyle coach, gives some practical advice for busy mums about the importance of prioritising themselves and their fitness, with tips on getting started.
Immunisation: Part one - the history
Immunisation: Part one - the history
Sarah West, Nutritional Therapist and writer, looks into the history of immunisation and the vital role it has played in prevention and public health. This is part one of a three part series to tell
 
Eating well, living well
Eating well, living well
Baback Zand, Personal Trainer at the Gym Group, West Hampstead, outlines how important your nutrition is to achieving your fitness goals. Read on to learn some of his top tips...
 
Looking good means feeling good!
Looking good means feeling good!
Helen Reynolds, Image consultant and Sarah Greg, clothes consultant, team up to give new mum, Debbie Hussey, a makeover to help her regain confidence after pregnancy. Read on to get some fantastic
Natural Pain and Inflammation Relief
Natural Pain and Inflammation Relief
Nutritional Therapist, Shirley Ward, discusses how some natural anti-inflammatory measures can also address the associated pain, and how diet and lifestyle changes may provide significant benefits to
 
Acupuncture and unexplained infertility
Acupuncture and unexplained infertility
Yvonne Darnell, Acupuncturist specialising in Fertility treatments, discusses Acupuncture, how it works and how it could help couples overcome many infertility problems.
 
Mindfulness and pain management
Mindfulness and pain management
Ed Halliwell, Mindfulness Meditation coach and writer, details how this innovative technique can assist patients to manage these conditions and their related stress levels.
Golf and the art of player development
Golf and the art of player development
Neil Plimmer, Golf Coach, explains his innovative techniques to coach existing golf players how to take responsibility for their development pathway and then to love and enjoy golf. Read on to learn
 
How to introduce golf to beginners
How to introduce golf to beginners
Neil Plimmer, Golf Coach, introduces his passion for the game of golf to all beginners out there and details how his innovative methods could coach anyone. If you would like to take up this game pick
 
How to increase your chances of conceiving
How to increase your chances of conceiving
Sarah West, Nutritional Therapist, looks at infertility, the possible causes and how nutritional support could assist the process.
Exercise & depression Take the Black Dog for a run
Exercise & depression Take the Black Dog for a run
Anthony Brett, trainer, nutritionist and NLP Practitioner, explains why exercise can help combat the symptoms of depression.
 
What is Sciatica?
What is Sciatica?
Chiropractor, Jean Luc Lafitte (D.C), explains the symptoms and causes of sciatica, treatment options and how we can help ourselves with simple changes to diet and physical activity.
 
Sexual Dysfunction in Women - A guide for Men
Sexual Dysfunction in Women - A guide for Men
Kathryn Colas offers practical advice for men on a complex subject that couples often find hard to discuss.
Unexplained infertility
Unexplained infertility
Annie Reed Henderson explains how psychotherapy work that precedes fertility treatment may eliminate difficulty in conceiving.
 
Ovarian Cancer Update
Ovarian Cancer Update
Each year 6,800 women in the UK will be diagnosed with Ovarian cancer. Dr Sharon Tate, Health Awareness Coordinator at Target Ovarian Cancer, explains more about this disease and the symptoms every
 
An interview with an Ovarian Cancer sufferer who is now in remission
An interview with an Ovarian Cancer sufferer who is now in remission
Read the experiences of a 50 year old woman with ovarian cancer, and the impact it has had on her life, including the delay in diagnosis and the severe effects of the menopause.
Self nurturing and “planning” for life’s surprises for women
Self nurturing and “planning” for life’s surprises for women
Based on her own personal experiences this year, Life coach, Eileen Wheeler, advises us to slow down - it is not a race to the finish. “Don’t wait till life decides to give you a shove – do it by
 
Breast cancer: Practical advice from a Mum
Breast cancer: Practical advice from a Mum
It seems that nearly everyone knows someone who has been affected by breast cancer, but we never think it will happen to us. A working Mum who has had the disease offers some practical information
 
A menopause experience
A menopause experience
Katherine Colas, Founder of the information and support website Simply Hormones, gives a frank and sometimes shocking insight into her extreme experience of the menopause. It is a must read interview
Postnatal Exercise Do's and Don'ts
Postnatal Exercise Do's and Don'ts
An important list of Do's and Don'ts for postnatal exercise, by Judy DiFiore and Rachel Berg, leading exercise professionals dedicated to providing safe, specific and effective exercise for mums and
 
What is postnatal depression?
What is postnatal depression?
Our clinical director has compiled a definitive overview of what constitutes postnatal depression. Get an insight into this difficult condition.
 
Top Tips for giving your Kids great teeth
Top Tips for giving your Kids great teeth
Dr Rob Endicott, Phobia Dentist, Shares top tips for parents about how to avoid tooth cavities and dental phobia for their children.
What is Endometriosis?
What is Endometriosis?
Judy Durrant, PG dip, BA Hons, RN, FP cert, SN cert and CPT, and Sarah West BSc. Nutritional Therapist explain what is known about this painful, chronic and debilitating condition that affects so many
 
Diet and the Menopause
Diet and the Menopause
Sarah West, Nutritional Therapist, explains how diet can alter a woman's experience of the symptoms of the menopause.
 
An interview with a sufferer of Endometriosis
An interview with a sufferer of Endometriosis
Endometriosis is a progressive, gynaecological disease that occurs in 5-10% of women.It is not a well understood condition and diagnosis is frequently delayed. Get insight into a real experience of
A 'Girl Power' dinner party!
A 'Girl Power' dinner party!
Debbie Fitzgerald, Chef and caterer extraordinaire, has designed the ultimate dinner party to tempt your taste buds and bring balance to your lives. Read on...
 
How to 'Be Your Best'
How to 'Be Your Best'
Sally Gunnell always aimed to just do Her Best, an approach which brought her great success. Read her article for some useful insight into the importance of building self-esteem.
 
Time and Your Money
Time and Your Money
Clare Evans introduces Part Three of her inspiring Time Management series dealing with the very topical 'Money' section of the life balance wheel.
Baby Steps to get back on track!
Baby Steps to get back on track!
This step-by-step guide includes gentle, specific exercises that are safe for new Mums to do before and after your GP check by Judy DiFiore and Rachel Berg, leading exercise professionals dedicated to
 
Happy, Healthy Bones
Happy, Healthy Bones
Personal Trainer, Hugh McKenna, Dip. Ehm., explains the types of exercise we can do that can help look after our bones - reminding us that 'it's never too late to start'!
 
Balancing Hormones Naturally
Balancing Hormones Naturally
Shirley Ward, Nutritional Therapist, looks at three of the most common female hormonal conditions and identifies changes to diet and lifestyle that can help.
Time and your Health
Time and your Health
Clare Evans introduces Part Two of her inspiring Time Management series dealing with the important 'Health' section of the life balance wheel.
 
Dance yourself fit
Dance yourself fit
Wendy Barton, Qualified Le Roc Jive dancing instructor, tells us how dancing can be the most effective, sociable and fun way to get fit and stay fit.
 
The wonders of swimming
The wonders of swimming
Swimming teacher, Nuala Hampshire, explains the health benefits of swimming and gives some useful tips on how to get started or improve your swimming.
Sleep Disorders
Sleep Disorders
There are many different sleep disorders, some serious enough to interfere with your normal life. Over the next few months we will be featuring a number of articles on sleep related topics.
 
Get your children active.
Get your children active.
Amanda Frolich, children's activity instructor and owner of Amanda's Action Club, gives parents loads of great ideas on how to get active and have fun with your children.
 
Mad, bad mother?
Mad, bad mother?
Maggie Gordon-Walker, facilitator and director of Mothers Uncovered, explains the impact of post-natal Depression on women and how her project aims to help support women suffering from this condition.
Is meditation just another fad or can it offer practical health benefits?
Is meditation just another fad or can it offer practical health benefits?
Andy Lucas, hypnotherapist, NLP trainer and meditation instructor, explains the positive effects meditation can have on our emotional and mental wellbeing.
 
Beat the common cold
Beat the common cold
Nutritional Therapist, Sarah West, discusses the importance of eating nutrient rich foods and lists some very useful homemade immune-boosting remedies!
 
Post Natal Depression interview
Post Natal Depression interview
An interview with a Mum who has suffered with Post Natal Depression, providing insight into the condition and the effect it had on both her and her family.
A focus on Psoriasis.
A focus on Psoriasis.
Sarah West, Nutritional therapist, tells us all about Psoriasis. The causes, the different types and available treatments.
 
What is vitamin D?
What is vitamin D?
Sarah West, Nutritional Therapist, gives insight into how vital Vitamin D is to our body and how we can ensure we get enough to keep us healthy.
 
Immunity boosting foods and recipes
Immunity boosting foods and recipes
Debbie Fitzgerald, our resident chef and caterer, gives you some really good ideas how you can incorporate immunity boosting foods into your everyday diet to help you fight off the winter bugs.
Fit Notes
Fit Notes
Workers who are off sick for longer than seven days will now receive 'fit notes' instead of sick notes from GPs. Steven Eckett from London-based law firm iLaw explains this move in more detail.
 
The Gastroenterology revolution
The Gastroenterology revolution
Gary Mackenzie, Consultant Gastroenterologist, explains about treating illnesses of the gut and a revolutionary new method he is using to identify difficult to diagnose conditions in the small bowel.
 
Resilience - Stress Management to bounce not break
Resilience - Stress Management to bounce not break
Mark Walsh explains that being resilient is more than a theory or a gift you’re born with, it is a life skill that can be developed.
Improve your mood
Improve your mood
We can change our patterns of behaviour to improve our wellbeing, explains Lawrence Michaels, DHypPsych.
 
The benefits of baby swimming
The benefits of baby swimming
Swimming instructor, Ali Pountney, describes how both you and your baby can benefit from taking them swimming while still very young.
 
Assertiveness in the workplace – the difference between Passive, Assertive and Aggressive
Assertiveness in the workplace – the difference between Passive, Assertive and Aggressive
Tim Potter explains the importance of assertiveness in both our business and personal lives.
Looking after sensitive skin
Looking after sensitive skin
Therapist Katie Searl presents some practical advice on simple measures to take care of your skin.
 
Three courses of skin glowing delight!
Three courses of skin glowing delight!
Read our new feature - "Eat Yourself Well". Debbie Fitzgerald, caterer extraordinaire, and Shirley Ward, a nutritional therapist are collaborating to produce three courses for a healthy
 
The Skin - a vital organ.
The Skin - a vital organ.
Our health professional Sarah West details the importance of the skin as a vital immunity organ.
Interview: Managing eczema in children
Interview: Managing eczema in children
Eczema affects 5 million children and adults in the UK every year. Read about this 35 year old Mother’s experience of looking after an 18 month old child with eczema. She has set up her own range of
 
Focus on skin: Eczema
Focus on skin: Eczema
A highly individual dry skin condition, which varies from person to person and comes in many different forms.
 
Chocolate, in its raw state, is good for you!
Chocolate, in its raw state, is good for you!
Galia Orme tells us all about the health benefits of chocolate when used in its raw state ... yes, really ladies!
Good skin health reflects good health
Good skin health reflects good health
Shirley Ward, Nutritional therapist, explains what nutrients are essential to maintain healthy skin and what you should avoid.
 
The benefits of baby yoga
The benefits of baby yoga
Hannah Wright writes about the benefits of baby yoga for your baby and you, and explains what a baby yoga class involves.
 
Physiotherapy: A solution to lost bladder control after child birth
Physiotherapy: A solution to lost bladder control after child birth
Susannah Staples MCSP, explains that these problems are much more common than we realise and there are solutions.
Five a day
Five a day
Nutritional Therapist, Shirley Ward, explains the importance of encouraging our children to eat healthy food from a young age.
 
Life coaching for the family
Life coaching for the family
A fascinating article about the benefits life coaching can bring to your life by Eileen Wheeler.
 
Mothering the mother: yoga for postnatal recovery
Mothering the mother: yoga for postnatal recovery
Fiona Tasker explains how gentle post-natal yoga can aid a mother's recovery after birth and beyond.
Acupuncture and pregnancy
Acupuncture and pregnancy
Yvonne Darnell, BSc,MBAcC, Lic Ac, MBFS, explains how acupuncture may help couples who are experiencing issues with infertility.
 
How to lose weight without losing your patience
How to lose weight without losing your patience
A fascinating article by hypnotherapist, Sarah Turner DHypPsych, about our relationship with food and weight.
 
Physiotherapy for after childbirth
Physiotherapy for after childbirth
Caroline Gallehawk MCSP, writes about how women’s health physiotherapy can help a woman get her body back to optimum performance after having children.
A woman's experience of Asthma
A woman's experience of Asthma
The interviewee is a 34 year old woman, who works as a Montessori Nursery Manager. She has suffered from Asthma all her life. Read about her experiences of the condition and how she has managed it.
 
From Winter stress to wellbeing
From Winter stress to wellbeing
Training expert, Mark Walsh, offers practical advice for positive change.
 
Obesity and type 2 diabetes: Our health time bomb
Obesity and type 2 diabetes: Our health time bomb
Dr Minesh Patel, GP Diabetes lead for mid Sussex, provides insight into the link between diabetes and obesity.
Enhance your wellbeing with Pilates
Enhance your wellbeing with Pilates
Thinking about taking up Pilates? Then read this article by Julienne Arden-Rose B.Sc (Hons).
 
Why have a massage?
Why have a massage?
Read about the positive effects of massage in this article by Judy Rossini.
 
“How to make it happen for you in 2010!”
“How to make it happen for you in 2010!”
Performance coach, Sharon Knight, gives us some insight into making our goals happen.
Assertiveness in the workplace – listening and hearing!
Assertiveness in the workplace – listening and hearing!
Counsellor and psychotherapist, Tim Potter explains the importance of listening and hearing in the second in the series about communication in the workplace and our personal lives.
 
Top tips on how to improve posture and  sensible steps to fitness.
Top tips on how to improve posture and sensible steps to fitness.
Sabreen Qureshi-Hitchens, Chartered Physiotherapist, offers some top tips on how to make some “Spring resolutions” and focus on improving your posture and ergonomic layout of your office in 2010.
 
Beating the blues with hypnotherapy and NLP
Beating the blues with hypnotherapy and NLP
If it is proving a struggle to shake off those gloomy winter thoughts, then hypnotherapy could help explains Nicola Preston Bell, BA DHypPsych(UK) GHRP.
How can massage help with the blues, winter or otherwise?
How can massage help with the blues, winter or otherwise?
Susky Hashemi tells how the stimulation of massage may help shift our mood to a lighter level.
 
Physiotherapy and Pain Management
Physiotherapy and Pain Management
Paul Johnson, Chartered Physiotherapist, explains how mobilisation and manipulation techniques used by physios can assist patients to prevent, overcome and manage pain.
 
Practical parenting tips
Practical parenting tips
Professional coach and parent, Anna Golawski offers parents some useful tips and reminders.
A working Mum's experience of depression
A working Mum's experience of depression
An insight into depression from a woman's perspective.
 
Achieving a good work life balance for employers and employees
Achieving a good work life balance for employers and employees
Professional coach Anna Golawski offers some useful advice on balancing your work and home life.
 
Foot health: Chilled feet
Foot health: Chilled feet
Find out more about the prevention and treatment of chilled feet and chilblains by Podiatrist, Neeta Still.
Interview with a Reformed Alcoholic
Interview with a Reformed Alcoholic
Read an interview with Sally, an Addiction Therapist, who gives a candid insight into battling alcoholism.
 
Fertility facts
Fertility facts
Some interesting facts and advice to help you with conception.
 
The ancient art of Sugaring!
The ancient art of Sugaring!
Are you one of the 20 million women in the UK, who are constantly trying to find the answer to the problem of unwanted hair? Clare Hobbs has a solution.
The ‘E’ Word
The ‘E’ Word
Useful ideas from Emma Buckley about getting your children to exercise.
 
Q and A's – dispelling the myths about smoking and tobacco
Q and A's – dispelling the myths about smoking and tobacco
Are there questions that you may have about Smoking that you have never asked? YourDoc Medical has gathered together some questions and answers on tobacco and smoking.
 
Salt: Friend or Foe?
Salt: Friend or Foe?
YourDoc Medical provides the low down on the impact of addiction to salt in your diet.
Exercise and addiction
Exercise and addiction
Personal trainer, Steve Cork, looks at the role exercise has in preventing and recovery from addition to drugs and how to start and exercise programme from scratch
 
Acupuncture and the treatment of addictions
Acupuncture and the treatment of addictions
A look at addictions and complementary ways to help treat them by acupuncturist, Harry Sweetman, Lic. Ac. M.B.Ac.C.
 
Everyday fitness
Everyday fitness
Top tips about how to introduce fitness into your everyday life.
Lung cancer – a brief guide to the facts
Lung cancer – a brief guide to the facts
An informative overview of all the facts about lung cancer sourced from Cancer Research UK.
 
Medical management of substance misuse
Medical management of substance misuse
Should you drink less or stop completely?
 
Is your addiction a product of your addictive mind
Is your addiction a product of your addictive mind
As odd as this question might sound, our patterns of mind and belief systems are often ingrained, addictive in nature and unconscious. Deborah Mitchell, MBACP, explores how Mindfulness can help.
Autogenic training
Autogenic training
Autogenic therapist, Jane Plimsoll tells us all about this self help, non drug using method of treating stress related illnesses.