International Men’s Day is about celebrating the positive value men bring to the world, their families, and communities. And they do. Every day. Which is why it’s so sad that suicide is still the leading cause of death among 20-49-year-old men**. When it comes to male mental health, there is still a lot of work left […]
I’ve always been interested in the balance of the physical, emotional and biomechanical – or the Naturopathic triangle. I chose to study at the British College of Naturopathy and Osteopathy (now the British College of Osteopathic Medicine) as I was keen to explore more than just the mechanical side of the discipline. Since qualifying in […]
I attended a fascinating course last month by Dr Jeremy Howick about how we can use placebos to support recovery. One of the themes we explored was the use of empathy in healthcare. And whether, employed effectively, it could actually act as a placebo. For many of us, ‘placebo’ may conjure up images of white […]
Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) is a general term used to describe muscle, nerve and tendon pain caused by repetitive movement and overuse. It’s most commonly perceived as something that affects wrists and hands, but it can also impact forearms, elbows, neck and shoulders. RSI can strike anyone who performs a repetitive or high intensity action […]
In tribute to my dear friend Simon (1956-2017) It was World Suicide Prevention Day earlier this month, and I was shocked to learn that every 40 seconds, someone loses their life to suicide*. With suicide still being the leading cause of death among 20-49 year old men**. Much has been written about the general reluctance […]
What do football manager Thierry Henry, actress and singer Olivia Newton-John and Jean-Claude Juncker, the former President of the European Commission, all have in common? Not much on the face of it, but the fact is that all three have, at one time or other, been battling sciatica. The former Arsenal striker went from strength […]
Observe any cat and the chances are that they are sleeping, stretching or grooming. Cats really know how to look after number 1, ensuring that their basic needs are met by their owners while treating themselves to plenty of R&R and time off to spruce up and look wonderful for every occasion! So, in […]
About Exercise Addiction We all know that physical exercise offers many health-giving benefits. These include strengthened muscles and bones, and a reduced likelihood of developing such nasties as obesity, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancer. Not to mention its mood-enhancing and stress-busting properties. But some people take it too far and become exercise addicts. According to […]
Hands up who really understands what Mindfulness is? As an activity it’s become fashionable with its own gadgets, Apps, clothing and general paraphernalia! All of which I fundamentally disagree with, which is why I dislike the word ‘Mindful’. Having said that, I have no problem with Mindfulness as a practice, provided that a) it’s not […]
I went to see Robin in his East Finchley “The Twyford Practice” with a bad lower back pain that left me unable even to walk properly. Robin was extremely professional and highly knowledgeable, with a friendly conversational manner that helped to put myself at ease at a time when I was suffering from quite a […]