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29/10/2024

29/10/2024

Why am I so bloated?
Too much beer? Probs

Certain foods can trigger inflammation in the body, which can contribute to chronic health conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and arthritis. Here are some common inflammatory foods to be mindful of:

Processed Foods: Items like chips, cookies, and microwaveable meals often contain additives and preservatives that can promote inflammation.

Refined Carbohydrates: Foods made with white flour, such as white bread, pasta, and rice, can increase inflammation.

Sugar-Sweetened Beverages: Drinks like soda, sweetened tea, and energy drinks can lead to inflammation due to their high sugar content.

Red and Processed Meats: Meats like steak, bacon, sausage, and deli meats are high in saturated fats and can trigger inflammatory responses.

Fried Foods: Items like french fries and fried chicken are often cooked in unhealthy oils that can promote inflammation.

Excessive Alcohol: Drinking too much alcohol can lead to chronic inflammation and damage to organs.

To reduce inflammation, consider incorporating anti-inflammatory foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and healthy fats (e.g., olive oil) into your diet.
Certain foods can trigger inflammation in the body, which can contribute to chronic health conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and arthritis. Here are some common inflammatory foods to be mindful of:

Processed Foods: Items like chips, cookies, and microwaveable meals often contain additives and preservatives that can promote inflammation.

Refined Carbohydrates: Foods made with white flour, such as white bread, pasta, and rice, can increase inflammation.

Sugar-Sweetened Beverages: Drinks like soda, sweetened tea, and energy drinks can lead to inflammation due to their high sugar content.

Red and Processed Meats: Meats like steak, bacon, sausage, and deli meats are high in saturated fats and can trigger inflammatory responses.

Fried Foods: Items like french fries and fried chicken are often cooked in unhealthy oils that can promote inflammation.

Excessive Alcohol: Drinking too much alcohol can lead to chronic inflammation and damage to organs.

To reduce inflammation, consider incorporating anti-inflammatory foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and healthy fats (e.g., olive oil) into your diet.

29/10/2024

Why am I so tired!! This may play a part in some overall fatigue and dysfunction....

The vagus nerve is one of the longest and most complex cranial nerves in the body. It's like the body's internal telephone line, running from the brainstem all the way down to the abdomen, connecting to various organs such as the heart, lungs, and digestive tract. This nerve plays a crucial role in controlling involuntary body functions, like heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.

It's also involved in the parasympathetic nervous system, which helps the body to relax and recuperate. Stimulation of the vagus nerve can lead to various health benefits, including reduced stress and anxiety. Some people practice vagus nerve stimulation through methods like deep breathing, meditation, and even singing!

03/09/2024

03/09/2024

22/08/2024

Western Cupping

22/08/2024

Western cupping combined with remedial massage is a therapeutic technique that has gained popularity for its effectiveness in treating various musculoskeletal issues. Here’s a brief overview:

What is Cupping?
Cupping is an ancient therapy that involves placing cups on the skin to create suction. This suction helps to:

Increase blood flow
Reduce muscle tension
Promote healing
How Does It Work with Remedial Massage?
When combined with remedial massage, cupping can enhance the benefits by:

Loosening fascia and muscles: The suction helps to lift and separate muscle and connective tissue, making it easier to work on tight areas.
Improving flexibility: It can help increase the range of motion in joints and muscles.
Reducing pain and inflammation: The increased blood flow and reduced muscle tension can alleviate pain and swelling.
Benefits
Pain Relief: Effective for chronic pain conditions.
Enhanced Circulation: Promotes better blood flow to the affected areas.
Stress Reduction: Helps in managing stress and anxiety by relaxing the muscles.

21/08/2024

Dry needling is a treatment option that can be effective for heel pain, particularly for conditions like plantar fasciitis. This technique involves inserting thin needles into the fascia and muscles around the heel to stimulate healing and reduce pain1.

How It Works:
Stimulation: The needles target trigger points and tight muscles, helping to release tension and break down scar tissue.
Healing: The minor bleeding induced by the needles recruits blood cells to heal the tissue, which normally has poor circulation.
Pain Relief: It can provide immediate and sometimes long-lasting pain relief by reducing inflammation and tension in the plantar fascia.

12/08/2024

12/08/2024

What is dry needling?
Dry needling is a therapeutic technique used to treat musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction. It involves inserting thin, solid needles into trigger points—knots of muscle that can cause pain and discomfort—or other areas of muscle and connective tissue. This technique is based on Western medicine and focuses on relieving pain and improving function by targeting specific anatomical sites.

When the needles pe*****te the trigger points, they can help release muscle tension, improve blood flow, and reduce inflammation. This process can lead to a decrease in pain and an improvement in range of motion and muscle function12. Unlike acupuncture, which is based on traditional Chinese medicine, dry needling is specifically aimed at addressing muscle and connective tissue issues .

Have you ever tried dry needling or are you considering it for a specific issues?

What conditions can dry needling help with?
Is dry needling painful?










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