Drink 1.6 litres (women) to 2 litres (men) of water a day Our bodies are 50-60% water. Water is the most essential of all nutrients. It plays an important role in the regulation of blood pressure and body temperature. It is crucial for digestion and it cushions and lubricates the brain and joints. Two…
Something I read with interest in the news this week. A large randomised controlled trial in the US has shown that both yoga and stretching can lead to better function and decreased symptoms from chronic low back pain. Although this was no surprise to me, it’s always good to have evidence to back up our…
Last week I injured my shoulder whilst training in martial arts. Yeah, I know…if I’m going to play silly games I should expect things like that to happen! My first emotion was anger. Anger about the way it happened, who was to blame, “I should have known better”, etc. This got me thinking about the…
“The first wealth is health” Ralph Waldo Emerson
I guess I should start from the beginning. Why ‘Healing in Motion’? ‘Healing’ obviously relates to health, something that a lot of us take for granted…until it goes awry. Our health must be continuously cultivated through our actions and our behaviour. Good health is something to be cherished surely? The word ‘Motion’ has a dual…
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“I am a police officer employed as a motorcycle trainer at the Driving School. Throughout the course of my work I have received numerous injuries and have had more than enough surgery. I have had countless bouts of post accident/ surgery physiotherapy including a stay at the Police Convalescent Home last year. All of this…
“Three months ago I was in extreme pain from two spinal conditions, but after expert treatment from Gauthier Lepoint I am massively improved and getting on with life again. When you live with pain it is virtually important to get the right treatment from the right therapist and I could not recommend Mr Lepoint highly…
“I had been suffering with severe upper limb disorder for about 6 months. I had severe pain in my fingers and in both hands and arms. I was unable to undo buttons or claps, I was not able to hold a knife and fork at one point and I was very scared I would lose…
“I have suffered from tension headaches, caused by neck and shoulder tension, for the last 10 years and have tried everything to resolve it – from acupuncture to reflexology to sports massage. Over the years, I have visited many different therapists, but have found that they have made little difference and have ended up relying…