Horsforth Chiropractic

20/07/2022

Simplest explanation of chiropractic yet!

15/07/2022

My standard green smoothie recipe to try - optional suggestion in red at the end, my practice people are cheeky openly graffitiing the board which is why I love coming to work 😂!
If you’re already a smoothie fan what’s your favourite? I always like new ideas!

03/01/2021

When everything feels like chaos, remember to breathe.

I'm not going to tell you it's going to be okay - it might not be. Or that it's all going to be alright - because maybe it will never again be alright in the way you have known alright until this moment. But right now, in this breath, you can draw in the exhale of the leaves around you and feel the warmth of your both capable and helpless hands spread to your chest as your heart marches into this moment one beat at a time.

For some of us, especially trauma survivors, the embodiment that comes with many mindfulness practices can be overwhelming. For those of us grieving, positive affirmations can feel like pebbles that reverberate in the empty cavern of loss. If long or open-ended mindfulness practices feel overwhelming or frightening because they leave space for anything (and everything!) To come up, focus instead on finding and feeling a single sensation for a single moment: the weight of your shoes on the floor, the warmth that moves from your hand as you place it on your chest, or the yawn of a muscle allowed for one moment to relax

As we leave 2020 behind for a new year, find time to ground, to breathe, and to notice.

03/11/2020

I will be staying open throughout the latest lockdown period so there will be continuity of care for everyone attending the practice. I’m very happy to be able to continue seeing you all. We’ll keep cracking on (dreadful pun sorry) 😂

13/06/2020

We may have a 4 year old child who does walk and who I haven’t carried in the sling for well over a year. But several rainy days, and desperately needing a decent stroll about outside in spite of the rain we tried him in it again. He was delighted! It was pretty comfy still, but very odd to have his full running commentary and thoughts of the walk in my ear along the way. Thanks to the brilliant Teresa Varney at Carrymoor Sling Library for recommending and fitting this Tula sling ages ago, she knows her stuff!

13/06/2020

A systematic review has shown that vaginal birth, breast feeding and mother-baby contact do not increase the chance of the baby developing SARS-COV-2, even where the mother has confirmed Covid-19.

A systematic review has shown that vaginal birth, breastfeeding and mother-baby contact do not increase the chance of a baby being infected with SARS-COV-2, even where a mother has confirmed COVID-19.
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"Early reports of COVID‐19 in pregnancy described management by caesarean, strict isolation of the neonate and formula feeding." The authors of this systematic review asked, "is this practise justified?"
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They wanted to estimate whether the chance of a baby being infected with SARS-COV-2 was affected by the mode of birth (vaginal birth or caesarean), the type of feeding and whether the mum and baby stayed together or not.
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They searched the medical literature for relevant studies and found, "49 studies which included 666 neonates and 655 women where information was provided on the mode of delivery and the infant’s infection status.”
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Their findings and conclusion? "28/666 (4%) neonates had confirmed COVID‐19 infection postnatally. Of the 291 women who delivered vaginally, 8/292 (2.7%) neonates were positive. Of the 364 women who had a Caesarean birth, 20/374 (5.3%) neonates were positive.
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Of the 28 neonates with confirmed COVID‐19 infection, 7 were breast fed, 3 formula fed, 1 was given expressed breast milk and in 17 neonates the method of infant feeding was not reported.
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Neonatal COVID‐19 infection is uncommon, uncommonly symptomatic, and the rate of infection is no greater when the baby is born vaginally, breastfed or allowed contact with the mother."
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Walker K et al (2020). Maternal transmission of SARS‐COV‐2 to the neonate, and possible routes for such transmission: A systematic review and critical analysis. BMJ https://doi.org/10.1111/1471-0528.16362
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For birth information updates, follow and/or subscribe to our free monthly Birth Information Update at www.sarawickham.com
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29/04/2020

Something to get children moving and keep them entertained for a few minutes!

30/03/2020

The latest white board before lockdown. This generated some really good discussions at the practice. Most people want to know how to take care of themselves during this time. Rest, movement, getting enough vitamin D and taking care of what you’re eating and thinking are high priorities for a healthy functioning immune system.

29/03/2020

Hey, how's everyone doing? I wanted to share Brene Brown's latest podcast, if you haven't come across her work before I can highly recommend checking out her talks on youtube. This podcast episode is particularly poignant because she has some really practical and insightful things to say about where we are right now with what's happening in the world, especially as we're all finding our way with new and often pressured situations at home. If you have a moment, check it out! Let me know what you think! https://brenebrown.com/podcast/brene-on-comparative-suffering-the-50-50-myth-and-settling-the-ball/

We have collectively hit weary. This is especially true for the brave folks on the front lines of this pandemic and for the people who love and support them. And, it’s also true for all of us.

27/03/2020

This blog and video explanation is very much worth a listen - for everyone - not just those who are pregnant! Get out in the sunshine and supplement with vitamin D.
http://mamaschiropractic.com/the-relationship-between-covid-19-ace-2-pregnancy-and-vitamin-d/

Emerging research points to estrogen, Vitamin D, and the placenta as protective factors for the ACE-2 receptor that Covid-19 attaches to.

26/03/2020

Asked to share to spread the word:

☎️Coronavirus LCC HelpLine☎️
If you're unable to leave the house due to the COVID-19 Virus pandemic and you're worried because you don't have family or friends who can help, please contact Leeds City Council on ☎️ 0113 3781877.

You will be matched with a local volunteer.

Anyone who feels they are able, can volunteer for a range of different roles dependant on availability and preference, by visiting doinggoodleeds or emailing info@val.org.uk or calling 0113 2977920. Once signed-up volunteers will receive training and then be matched with opportunities locally to help.

02/03/2020

The 10 basic requirements for health - how many are you doing? Thanks to the sun coming out today I managed to engage in four of these at once whilst out on a walk around the park earlier!

15/02/2020

I feel similarly this evening on hearing this news and thought the information was worth a share.

I feel much sadness and frustration to hear of the alleged su***de of TV host Caroline Flack.

There are many reasons why people take their own life. Sometimes it’s described as a ‘choice’ but I don’t see it as a choice and more about the person feeling they have no choices. This saddens me deeply.

I’m going to take this moment to share useful numbers and contact details with you all.

We know it’s not just celebrities (although these are the people we tend to hear about) who end their own lives. Suicidal depressive states could affect any of us.

So here are some of the main contact details I know of.

Please share them and please do use them if you need to.

Some of the organisations on here have pulled one of the people I love the most back from ‘the brink’. They do support with compassion and integrity.

Stay with us.

Lori x

Su***de prevention helplines 👇🏼

The Samaritans

Tel: 116 123

samaritans.org

Samaritans is available round the clock, every single day of the year. We provide a safe place for anyone struggling to cope, whoever they are, however they feel, whatever life has done to them.

Please call 116 123 email jo@samaritans.org, or visit www.samaritans.org to find details of the nearest branch.

Shout

Text Shout to 85258

giveusashout.org

Shout is the UK’s first free 24/7 text service for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere. It’s a place to go if you’re struggling to cope and you need immediate help. They are brilliant.

Mind

MindInfoline: 0300 123 3393

mind.org.uk

Suicidal feelings

Elefriends online support community

The MindinfoLine offers thousands of callers confidential help on a range of mental health issues. Mind helps people take control of their mental health. We do this by providing high-quality information and advice, and campaigning to promote and protect good mental health for everyone. They also provide a special legal service to the public, lawyers and mental health workers.

Papyrus

HOPELINEUK – 0800 068 4141

papyrus-uk.org

I'm worried about someone

Support for anyone under 35 experiencing thoughts of su***de, or anyone concerned that a young person may be experiencing thoughts of su***de.

CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably)

Helpline: 0800 58 58 58

thecalmzone.net

The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) works to prevent male su***de and offers support services for any man who is struggling or in crisis. CALM’s helpline 0800 58 58 58 and web-chat are for men in the UK who need to talk or find information and support. The services are open 5pm–midnight daily and are free, anonymous and confidential. For access or to find more information visit thecalmzone.net

ChildLine

Helpline: 0800 11 11

childline.org.uk

Coping with suicidal feelings

ChildLine is a counselling service for children and young people. You can contact ChildLine in these ways: You can phone on 0800 1111, send us an email, have a 1-2-1 chat with us, send a message to Ask Sam and you can post messages to the ChildLine message boards. You can contact ChildLine about anything - no problem is too big or too small. If you are feeling scared or out of control or just want to talk to someone you can contact ChildLine.

Kooth.com

Kooth.com is an online counselling service that provides vulnerable young people, between the ages of 11 and 25, with advice and support for emotional or mental health problems. Kooth.com offers users a free, confidential, safe and anonymous way to access help.

YoungMinds

Helpline: 0808 802 5544

youngminds.org.uk

Suicidal feelings

Parents' Information Service gives advice to parents or carers who may be concerned about the mental health or emotional well being of a child or young person.

The Mix

Helpline: 0808 808 4994

themix.org.uk

Su***de

Life’s tough, we know that. It can throw a lot your way and make it hard to know what the hell to do with it all. So, welcome to The Mix. Whether you’re 13, 25, or any age in between, we’re here to take on the embarrassing problems, weird questions, and please-don’t-make-me-say-it-out-loud thoughts you have. We give you the information and support you need to deal with it all. Because you can. Because you’re awesome. We’ll connect you to experts and your peers who’ll give you the support and tools you need to take on any challenge you’re facing – for everything from homelessness to finding a job, from money to mental health, from break-ups to drugs. We’re a free and confidential multi-channel service. That means that you choose how you access our support, without the worry of anyone else finding out. Whether it be through our articles and video content online or our phone, email, peer to peer and counselling services – we put the control in your hands. You can even volunteer with us too.

Students Against Depression

Su***de and self harm

Surviving suicidal thoughts

Students Against Depression is a website offering advice, information, guidance and resources to those affected by low mood, depression and suicidal thinking. Alongside clinically-validated information and resources it presents the experiences, strategies and advice of students themselves – after all, who are better placed to speak to their peers about how depression can be overcome.

Maytree

Tel: 020 7263 7070

maytree.org.uk

At Maytree, we provide people in the midst of a suicidal crisis with the opportunity for rest and reflection, and give them the opportunity to stay in a calm, safe and relaxed environment. We can support four "guests" at a time. The service runs 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our warm and friendly volunteers and staff team spend up to 77 hours with each guest over their stay, giving them the opportunity to talk through their fears, thoughts and troubles. On leaving, each guest receives a goodbye letter. This is a personal record written by a member of Maytree's staff team which reflects their stay, validates their struggles and honours their achievements.

04/02/2020

27/01/2020

Today’s white board question. What health habits do you struggle to do consistently?
I struggle to exercise regularly at different times of my cycle, so now I schedule 3 weeks of PT sessions with a week off to do more gentle exercise.

26/01/2020

Busy weekend attending and presenting at the Women in Chiropractic event in London yesterday. Great opportunity to connect with other fantastic chiropractors! 💜

24/01/2020

Fantastic meeting today in Ilkley with other birth workers.

Great meeting today, really enjoyed all the conversations 😃
Hope to see more of you there next month on the 27th!