Integrated Healthcare Clinic

23/09/2025

Dementia is not a natural part of ageing.

Symptoms to Look Out For
• Memory problems: Forgetting recent events or information.
• Difficulty concentrating: Trouble focusing on tasks or conversations.
• Language difficulties: Struggling to follow a conversation or find the right words.
• Disorientation: Confusion about time, place, or familiar surroundings.
• Mood or behavior changes: Becoming unusually anxious, withdrawn, or irritable.
• Daily challenges: Difficulty carrying out familiar tasks, such as managing money or handling shopping.

Important to Know

Dementia is not a natural or inevitable part of ageing. If you notice memory loss or other concerning symptoms, it is important to speak with a healthcare professional. Early assessment can help with diagnosis, treatment, and planning.

Our Approach to Treatment

We use an integrated physical therapy technique, which combines:
• Targeted stimulation of trigger points on the neck and scalp. Scalp acupuncture.
• Gentle therapeutic exercises to support mobility and circulation.
• Meditation and mental training, which engage willpower and executive functions to help maintain focus and potentially support cognitive abilities.

This combined approach aims to improve overall well-being, promote relaxation, and may help support cognitive function.

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22/09/2025

Causes of cortisol belly
Cortisol belly, also known as visceral fat or central obesity, can be caused by several factors, including:
Chronic stress: Elevated cortisol levels can lead to increased fat storage around the midsection.
Overexercising: As mentioned in the post, excessive exercise can cause cortisol levels to rise, contributing to belly fat.
Poor diet: Consuming high amounts of sugar, refined carbohydrates,

saturated fats can contribute to cortisol belly.
Hormonal imbalances: Imbalances in cortisol, insulin, and other hormones can affect fat distribution and storage.
Lack of sleep: Poor sleep quality and duration can disrupt cortisol regulation, leading to increased belly fat.
Genetics: Genetic predisposition can play a role in fat distribution and storage.
Age: Metabolism slows down with age, increasing the risk of cortisol belly.
Lack of sleep: Poor sleep quality and duration can disrupt cortisol regulation, leading to increased belly fat.
Genetics: Genetic predisposition can play a role in fat distribution and storage.
Age: Metabolism slows down with age, increasing the risk of cortisol belly.
Addressing these factors through lifestyle changes, such as stress management, balanced diet, regular exercise, and sufficient sleep, can help reduce cortisol belly.

16/09/2025

Ask Firdous Ali
BRITAIN'S INTEGRATED HEALTH EXPERT
HOW TO EASE A HEADACHE

I suffer from frequent headaches in my temples, with a cloudy brain and light-headedness. I have tried lots of remedies, but nothing seems to work for long.
Can you help?
Headaches can appear in different parts of the head, although some are all over. People often forget that the face and scalp can store stress: your jaw and temples may get tense and sore if, say, you have had to talk a lot - particularly in a pressured situation - or if you have been eating a lot of nuts, chewing tough food or grinding your teeth at night. It's a type of repetitive strain injury.
For your headaches, I recommend these methods of self-diagnosis and treatment. Put your thumb in front of your ear lobe, at the hinge of your jaw joint. Open and close your mouth a couple of times as if you are yawning. If the pain increases where you are pressing, you have an inflammation of the jaw joint. Massage the area with white tiger balm (£14 per jar). If it is very sore still, you can apply a salt poultice: heat half a cup of sea salt in the microwave (or in a pan for five minutes), tie it up in a handkerchief and put on the joint. If it's too hot, put a flannel round the handkerchief. Do this for ten minutes two or three times daily for two days, then
once a week.
Alternatively, the cause may be a sore spot in your neck sending a one-sided headache through the artery of the neck. Place your fingers just below your ear lobe on the affected side, then palpate (press) right down the side of your neck to your shoulder. Massage any sore spots with tiger balm and do the yoga exercise below.
Headaches at the front of the head may be caused by a sinus problem. Place your thumbs at the inner edges of your eyebrows. Press hard: if the pain is excruciating you probably have blocked sinuses. Other symptoms include postnasal drip, frequent bouts of sneezing, a stuffed nose, sensitivity to bright light or a throbbing head when the weather changes. Try my favourite mixture of sesame, Neem oil, mustard oils ( Firdous Ali’s Sinus oil £ 18 for 20ml or organic sesame oil: put two drops into the nostrils twice daily

13/09/2025

As a doctor, l understand how stress can become an issue. What it can often feel like juggling 10 jobs. With kids, a house, employees and patients, plus being rarely home because of being out travelling for work.
I realized that lack of sleep adversely impacts my health. I know I have to make sleep a priority, so I give myself a goal to get seven or eight hours of sleep every night. By experimenting, I figured out that when I get eight hours of good sleep, I feel much more alert and focused.
Trust me; I know what a challenge that can become.
Here are few ways to achieve a better night's sleep:
Get on a regular schedule. Going to sleep and waking at the same time each day creates a rhythm for your body. Only use your bed for sleep or romance. Don't keep a television in your bedroom: Studies show the artificial, bright light can disrupt brain activity and alter sleep hormones like melatonin. Your bedroom should be a quiet, peaceful haven.

11/09/2025

10/09/2025

Genetic and familial weight gain
Sometimes obesity runs in the family. An entire family can be fat not only because they eat the same way but also because it is in the genes. There is a particular gene (popularly referred to as the obesity gene, or ob-gene) that affects leptin, a protein produced in fat tissue. Leptin regulates how we deposit fat, so its control naturally affects our fat levels.
When scientists discovered the 'obesity gene' many thought that this was an open passport to eat and drink as they liked because they Could not do anything about a genetic condition. That is not entirely true, A genetic propensity towards obesity does not, I'm afraid to say, take the responsibility out of your hands and the discovery of the obesity gene does not mean you have to be fatalistic. It is just that you have to do more and not less to control your weight.
Genes also determine our underlying body shape and weight. If both your parents are short and broad you are unlikely to be tall and willowy (even if, with an optimum diet, you may be taller than your parents)
Basic body shapes run in families, just like hair and skin colour.
Weight can also be a problem that runs in the family without being strictly genetic in origin. The eating habits we learn as childr become deeply ingrained, and can be passed on from one generation to another as familial, rather than truly genitic traits.
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03/09/2025

Dr. Ali and his family have made significant contributions to the field of complementary and alternative medicine by uncovering the unique role of the neck in promoting optimal brain and body function. In their seminal book, "The Neck Connection," they introduce a distinctive treatment approach that involves massaging the front and back of the neck to enhance circulation to both the conscious and subconscious parts of the brain.
Their treatment method focuses on addressing areas that may experience decreased oxygen and nutrient supply following brain injuries, strokes, motor-accidents, hypoxia, and other conditions. Through years of practice and research, they have developed a specialized technique known as the "Ali Technique," which involves manual treatment of the neck muscles that support the carotid and vertebral artery to improve circulation, oxygenation, and rejuvenation of brain tissues.
Their groundbreaking discovery has not only provided relief to countless patients but has also paved the way for the emerging field of integrative medicine.

30/08/2025

How to Use
• Warm a small amount of oil before applying.
• Massage gently into the scalp for 5–10 minutes.
• Leave it on for at least 1–2 hours (or overnight for best results).
• Wash off with a mild herbal shampoo.
• Use 2–3 times a week for visible improvement in hair fall, dandruff, and scalp health.
Ingredients:
Mehti Dana, ( Fenugreek seed) Amla, (Indian gooseberry) kolonji ( black seed), Neem oil( margosa oil) Rosemary plants

28/08/2025

24/08/2025

Check if you are losing hair. If hair loss has suddenly increased then either there is some deficiency of minerals or vitamins, or a restriction of the blood flow to the scalp.
Now you should look at your eyes in a mirror. A trained physician can tell a great deal from the appearance of the iris of the eye, so much so that there is a whole science devoted to it, called iridology. I am not expecting this of you. You can, however, look at the colour of the sclera (the whites). If you are tense the small blood vessels will be slightly shrivelled. If you have a lot of toxins in the system or you have been stressed for a long period of time, then the shrivelled capillaries will have burst. If this has happened recently you will see a reddish colour in the sclera, which will look slightly bloodshot (see diagram a). That means that fresh blood has seeped out of the blood vessels. Over a period of time the iron in the blood is converted into ferrous chloride or ferrous oxide, which is brownish red in colour. You could say your eyes have gone rusty (see diagram b). If this has happened you are not 100 per cent healthy. You must take action.

Thinning Hair or Hair Loss
Hair thinning or hair loss can be managed with Marma Tigger Point Therapy. This therapy helps release stiffness in the neck and shoulders, allowing maximum glucose, oxygen, and blood flow to both the conscious and subconscious parts of the brain. Our brains are constantly in need of these vital elements, and once the blockages are released, the scalp becomes softer and healthier.

There are many marma points located on the head. By stimulating these points, circulation improves, which can support scalp health and help reduce hair loss.
For more information about loosing hair and Marma therapy please visit to www.firdousali.com

19/08/2025

Over the decades, I have dedicated myself to helping patients overcome insomnia and sleep related problems. Through my integrated neck and head treatment, I have successfully guided more than 1,000 patients toward restful sleep. This approach incorporates Marma Therapy an ancient healing technique that dates back to 500 BC allowing the mind and body to restore balance naturally.

Marma massage, rooted in indian tradition, focuses on stimulating 107 vital energy points on the body. These points, known as Marma points, are considered intersections of the body's vital life force and are believed to be connected to physical and energetic well-being. Massaging these points can help cleanse blocked energy, improve organ function, and promote overall sleep and balance.

Marma points are specific locations on the body where muscles, veins, ligaments, bones, and joints converge. They are considered seats of life energy.

Mental/Emotional: Promotes relaxation, reduces stress, improves sleep, reduces headaches and migraines, and can help with emotional release trauma.

12/08/2025

The root of “longevity” lies in the word “long,” reminding us that it cannot be achieved in a day or a week it requires steady, consistent health habits.
At , integrated medical centre once you have completed your wellness programmes, no matter what stage of life you are in, you will leave with a renewed health mindset. This mindset will guide you toward your wellness goals through sustainable routines that embrace movement, balanced nutrition, restorative rest, and mindful relaxation.