“The greatest test of courage on earth is to bear defeat without losing heart.” Robert G. Ingersoll
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Prolonged Sitting Affects Glucose Metabolism
New research published in the journal Diabetes Care has concluded that after meals, regular short bouts of light or moderate walking lower glucose and insulin levels. The subjects were asked to walk around for 2 mins every 20 mins. The effects of these short bouts of walking assist glucose metabolism and may reduce cardiovascular risk….
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Metal On Metal Total Hip Replacements Unsafe?
A BBC Newsnight and British Medical Journal investigation has prompted a lot of discussion regarding metal on metal total hip replacements. Lately, a study has found that the metal components rub against each other causing small particles to break away into surrounding tissues. This leads to elevated blood levels of metal ions such as cobalt…
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Meditation Increases Blood Flow To The Brain
Recent research has shown that mantra-based meditation increases cerebral blood flow. An improvement in attention, emotional state and memory was also noted. Therefore, it’s likely that people with cognitive impairments or memory loss will benefit from meditation.
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Acupuncture Awareness Week
This week the British Acupuncture Council is launching the very first Acupuncture Awareness Week and their website is full of useful information. Of all the treatments I use, acupuncture is by far the one that most clients are curious about. Acupuncture has been used in China for over 2000 years. Fine needles are inserted into…
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“Every patient carries her or his own doctor inside”. Albert Schweitzer
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Low Back Pain: When To See Your Doctor?
The BBC News-Health webpage currently links to the BBC Health site. The title of the link is “Back-pain danger signs, Symptoms to take straight to your doctor”. I followed it, read through the information and found it incomplete. In my opinion, a few things could be added to the list, but before adding anything…it’s important…
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“To ensure good health: eat lightly, breathe deeply, live moderately, cultivate cheerfulness, and maintain an interest in life.” William Londen
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Should You Run After A Hip Resurfacing?
Osteoarthritis is the gradual degradation of a joint. It can lead to pain, stiffness and swelling. One of the most common joints to be affected is the hip. In 1940 Dr Austin Moore performed the first total hip replacement (THR) and the technique was later refined by Dr John Charnley. Modern replacements consist of a…
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Tai Chi Improves Balance In People With Parkinson’s
Parkinson’s disease is a degenerative disorder that affects dopamine-generating cells in the central nervous system. The physical symptoms are the classic triad: shaking, rigidity and slowness of movement. Posture, walking and balance are also impaired. Dr Fuzhong Li and colleagues studied the effects of Tai Chi on patient’s with Parkinson’s. Amongst other benefits, they found…