Integrated Healthcare Clinic

11/12/2025

Why breathing regularity matters

We have created a treatment that focuses on improving overall blood flow within the body. By encouraging circulation to every muscle and to the brain, this treatment may help support physical performance, mental clarity, relaxation, and general well-being. It is designed to work gently with your body’s natural systems to help you feel healthier and more revitalised.

This means that consistently normal oxygen levels are important. It’s not just a single reading that matters, but the pattern. A one-time low number might not be serious, but repeated or ongoing low readings can signal a problem.

“Low blood oxygen level can mean that your blood isn’t oxygenating optimally.”

Your blood carries oxygen from your lungs to the rest of your body.
If your oxygen level is low, it means:
• Your lungs may not be bringing in enough oxygen
• Your blood may not be transporting oxygen effectively
• Your tissues and organs may not be getting the oxygen they need to function well

Low oxygen can cause symptoms like shortness of breath, fatigue, headache, confusion, or a fast heart rate.

“Continued low blood oxygen level indicates that there might be something disturbing your breathing.”

If the oxygen stays low over time, it often means something is interfering with normal breathing or lung function, such as:
• Respiratory infections (cold, flu, pneumonia)
• Asthma or COPD flare-ups
• Sleep apnea
• Heart problems
• High altitude
• Anemia
• Blood clots in the lungs (rare but serious)

Persistent low oxygen is a sign your body may not be getting enough air or using it effectively.

When to seek medical advice

You should get medical help promptly if you notice:
• Oxygen level consistently below 92%, or lower depending on your doctor’s guidance
• Difficulty breathing
• Blue lips or fingertips
• Confusion or severe fatigue

If you’d like, you can tell me your readings or any symptoms, and I can help you understand what they might mean (within safe limits).

25/11/2025

Mr Firdous Ali Treatments
Ali's philosophy of good health and wellbeing is based on an integrated approach that focuses on prevention and healing, rather than just disease and treatment. He believes that the power to live a long and healthy life is within all of us and that we have a responsibility to maintain good health. He helps achieve this through the four principles of nutrition, exercise, relaxation and massage.
Combining Ayurvedic medicine with naturopathy and yoga, Firdous Ali’s treatments help restore the body’s ideal weight and energy levels through a series of exercises, relaxation techniques, yoga sessions and exclusive massages. A leading international expert in Integrated Medicine, Firdous Ali's work is recognised around the world. His patients include Eva Cavalli, Dame Pat McGrath, Colin Montgomery,and other famous figures including the Sultan of Oman, Richard Branson,HRH Sultanah Kulsom, Noami Campbell, Kate Moss, Vlad Doronin, Dalinc Aruburnu, HRH Prince Majed Bin AbdulAziz Al Saud,

25/11/2025

Stroke
This is another extreme condition of total lack of blood flow in one of the arteries of the brain. It is caused by a clot in the blood that travels from the heart and is pushed up towards the brain. In a majority of cases the clot travels along the wider Carotid artery and continues to travel along the length of it tillit gets stuck in the narrower blood vessel of the conscious brain and plugs it, causing total loss of blood flow to the corresponding area of the cortical or conscious brain. Depending on where the clot is and how much area of the brain it cuts out, the damage can be substantial. Typically, a small clot in that arterial network will cause loss of power in opposite side of the body, paralysis of the same side of the face (because the nerves from the brain cross over from one side to the other side at the level of the upper neck), loss of sensation etc.
If a clot is large in size then a large part of the brain gets shut off. The result is a devastating stroke. The patient is unconscious and one half of the body is totally paralyzed with less hope of recovery using conventional methods. If the clot affects the right side of the brain, there is loss of speech. Speech and writing are connected. If the person is a right-hander, a left-sided stroke will destroy speech.
Remember nerves from the right side of the brain cross over to the left side of the body and vice versa.
The conscious or cortical brain is responsible for sensation, voluntary movement, vision, speech analysis, logic, decision making etc. Much of it gets affected, depending on how large a clot it is. Fortunately, the other half of the brain is spared in a single stroke and so higher functions like long-term memory, recognition, analysis of the situation, communication with eyes or partial expression (if speech is gone) etc are intact or partially intact. Stroke often shuts off the brain suddenly and so one looses consciousness, depending on the size of the clot and where the blood circulation has stopped.

I have worked with over 100 stroke patients, including many who experience one-sided paralysis. I use a specialised approach called Integrated Physical Treatment, which incorporates marma-based therapeutic techniques. This method focuses on stimulating specific points to support relaxation, circulation, and overall well-being during rehabilitation.

01/11/2025

01/11/2025

WHY SLIP DISC CAUSES PAIN AND
SCIATICA ?
when disc comes out presses on the spinal nerves and causes pain.
The branches of the nerve supply the leg so slip disc causes pain in the leg also.
Slip disc when these disc or cushion come out of their place .
It is most common in Lumber 4 and 5 area because back bears
the burden of day 2 days activities and there more space between lumber vertebrae then any other.

22/10/2025

When should you eat?
Lunch should be heavier than dinner, which should always be light. After a meal the entire digestive process takes place in the span of four hours or so. If you eat dinner late then the food particles remain undigested in the stomach and the process of digestion takes place in portions. Part of the food will be digested by, say, 11 p.m., another part by 3 a.m. Because you are not moving around, the requirements for food and energy are minimal at night. And yet you have dumped it in your digestive system. The food will be digested over a period of time. We are talking about double or treble (two-phase or three-phase) digestion. While you are lying in bed sleeping, the food stays there the whole night, is not utilised and causes maximum trouble. Most of the food gets absorbed unnecessarily. The body doesn't need it but it absorbs it. So most people who have large, late dinners will have weight problems.
During the day you work: breakfast gets utilised, lunch gets utilised, but dinner does not. Many people eat a light breakfast because they have had a heavy dinner and feel they can do without a morning meal. This is the wrong way round. Breakfast should be moderate. Lunch can be a good meal, but dinner is the one that causes problems with weight.
Tigers, when they overeat, let the food digest for a few hours and then throw up the rest, because all the left-over food is toxic. There is a form of yoga called Bagi, in which if you overeat you throw up. You let the food get digested for three hours and the rest you throw up. The Romans used to do this at feasts. I am not advocating bulimia as a way to get rid of consumed food, but rather that moderation and caution should be used.

19/10/2025

Richard and Judy TV show with Dr Mosaraf Alihttps://youtu.be/jSN9INpJ61k?si=pBqFarbw8c9iJGq7

Dr Mosaraf Ali on Richard & Judy TV Show

17/10/2025

Two important blood test no body talking about it. Can help you prevent heart attack No 1 homocysteine. So many people getting sudden heart attack one of the reason high homocysteine. Homocysteine is a toxic that is build up in our body and every time we have deficiency B12and B6 and folic acid. High homocysteine is Leeds to heart attack.
If you don’t have enough of these vitamins, homocysteine levels rise a condition called hyperhomocysteinemia.

High homocysteine can damage the inner lining of blood vessels (the endothelium promote blood clot formation increase oxidative stress and inflammation in arteries.
These factors increase the risk of a blood clot forming and blocking the flow of blood to the heart.
All of these raise your risk of:

Heart attacks

Strokes

Blood clots (thrombosis)

What to do:

Ask your doctor for a homocysteine blood test (usually a simple fasting test).

If your level is high, improving vitamin B6, B12, and folate intake (through food or supplements) can help lower it.

Foods that help: leafy greens, beans, eggs, fish, poultry, and fortified cereals.

Vegetarians and vegans can get B6 from plant based sources like chickpeas, potatoes, bananas, and leafy greens, and can find B12 in fortified foods such as fortified cereals, plant milks, and nutritional yeast.

No 2 lipoprotein.Lipoprotein(a) is a type of LDL (“bad cholesterol”) particle with an extra protein called lipoprotein(a) attached to it. Unlike regular LDL, Lp(a) is largely inherited. diet and exercise don’t change it much.
For more information how to prevent heart attack, stroke or life style change please write to info@firdousali.com
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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.