As mentioned previously in my article, hormonal disrupting chemicals are on the rise and pervasive. Unfortunately, some of them are contained into toiletries. Hormonal disrupting chemicals are chemicals that interfere with the way the body’s hormones work. Some of them act like "hormone mimics" and trick our body into thinking that they are hormones, while other block natural hormones from doing their job. Other Hormones disrupting chemicals can increase or decrease the levels of Continue Reading
Pre-menstrual symptoms and period pain. The benefits of Osteopathic treatment
If you have been suffering with menstrual pain and pre menstrual symptoms (PMS) and nothing seems to help, then you are like many of the women I have been helping over the years, to recover from symptoms of hormonal imbalance. Throughout my practising years as an osteopath I often notice that women having come for osteopathic treatment for various health reasons, often suffer from severe pre-menstrual symptoms headaches, mood swings, bloating, and other hormonal related problems that they Continue Reading
How to recover fast from pregnancy and childbirth. The importance of osteopathic treatment post-partum.
Pregnancy, labour and childbirth are extremely physically demanding activities. Although they are part of a natural process, they can place the mother’s body under great strains. These, in turn, can have a profound effect on the mum's body and contribute to the development of health issues such as pain, incontinence, depression...just to name few. How many women out there have been told that it’s normal to be unwell after pregnancy and childbirth? And how many of you have been told that your Continue Reading
Unsettled babies. The benefits of early osteopathic treatment.
One of the most common symptoms i see babies for is unsettled behaviour. It commonly manifests with crying and irritability, vomiting , sleep disturbance, colic, etc. Osteopathic treatment it is well known to help to reduce these symptoms, improve sleep and general contentment for the baby. It is common belief that babies should have no structural stresses and strains in their body because they’re so young and flexible. The reality is very different. Birth is one of the most important events Continue Reading
Lower Back Pain. Causes and Treatment
Lower back pain is probably one of the most common health complaints. Are you one of those people that seem to have a back that always ‘goes out’ on you for no apparent reason? Or, have you experienced lower back pain on and off for several years and, despite the repeated treatments, painkillers, or exercises it does not want to go away? Have you gone to all the stretching or core classes you could find, but none of these seem to really address the problem? I will never be tired of Continue Reading
Posture and health. Benefits of osteopathic treatment
Having a good posture is much more than just looking good! First of all, let me tell you that there is no perfect posture. The mechanics and physiology of the body are unique to each individual and are both in a constant state of change and adaptation. I believe that some of our postural habits are set during our childhood and are further shaped later on in life, by lifestyle, emotions, and traumatic events such as surgeries, falls, fractures, etc. How many times have you tried to correct Continue Reading
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