Blood pressure is the pressure exerted by the blood on the arteries and is measured in millimetres of mercury (mm Hg). There are two measures of blood pressure: the systolic blood pressure (SBP) is taken when the heart contracts and the diastolic blood pressure (DBP) is taken when the heart is relaxed. That’s why the…
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…
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…
Can yoga wreck your body? According to a recent article in The New York Times it definitely can! The article mentions a number of serious injuries that are thought to have resulted from yoga. Although it’s slightly dramatic and perhaps a little biased, it may contain a valid lesson… Surprisingly, it’s a stark contrast to…
The New Year is usually synonymous with resolutions…and the resolutions are often linked to health…eating a more healthy diet, exercising more often, losing weight, etc. This may have something to do with the guilt following the hedonistic excesses of the Christmas period! Ask any gym manager, January and February are probably their busiest months of…
Here are some tips to help reduce the winter blues: open the blinds and curtains and sit near windows take long walks and sit outside during your lunch break exercise regularly…it helps relieve stress and anxiety and lifts our mood get a light therapy box…it’s effective in 85% of cases when a light source 10x…
Here are my tips to help prevent back pain, obesity, heart disease, cancer and death from over sitting: Stand whilst on public transport…there’ll be more than enough time to sit when you get to work Get up from your desk at least 1-2 times an hour (less than 5 minutes standing and walking around is…
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…