Iridology Practitioners look into the iris of the eye to detect health problems throughout the entire body. Disease can show up on the iris as spots, flecks or dark streaks. Texture and colour indicate the individual’s general state of health. Generally speaking the upper organs, including the brain, are at the top of the iris, […]
Accupressure Therapists use finger-tip pressure on specific acupuncture points on the body in order to remove blockages or pain and enhance the flow of energy, or chi. Knuckles, elbows and knees may be used to apply stronger pressure when it is required. This gentle form of acupuncture can be a good alternative for people who […]
Juicing diets, when you stick to blended fruit and vegetables with coconut milk, nuts and seeds for added protein and fat, are hugely popular. Fancy a chlorella, carrot and kiwi smoothie for breakfast? Someone with a sparkling smile you will rustle it for you while you wait. How about some celery, spirulina and kale juice […]
Dizziness and exhaustion ‘This would be due to lack of energy as the diet is probably restricting calories in many cases to less than 1000 calories per day,’ explains registered dietitian Sioned Quirke Constipation According to Tom Oliver, founded of Tom Oliver Nutriton, lack of fibre in most juicing diets can lead to poor gut […]
This STRESS SCALE was developed by Gladeana McMahon, co-director of the Centre for Stress Management. Gladeana McMahon (FBAC, FIMS) helped found the Association for Coaching and is a former lecturer in the Psychology Department of the University of East London, where she taught on the diploma and masters programmes for many years. Stage 1 Loss […]
It may seem like the junior doctors are being battered and harried as a group by events, but they are probably enjoying a renewed sense of confidence and optimism. The secret lies in the phrase ‘in a group.’ When people feel united against a common foe, a sense of common purpose and ‘us against them’ can […]
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My patient starts to cry. Tears roll down her cheeks as she tells me how years of being obese, then bariatric surgery, with very successful results, had left her with one more unexpected problem. Well, two actually. Droopy breasts. With the massive reduction in subcutaneous and mammory fat, loss of skin elasticity, and excess skin, […]
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Worldwide, people are amazingly generous. Money flows in whenever there’s a disaster yet donors tend to support medical research only in fields where they have direct experience. From cancer – once so afeard it was widely referenced “The Big C” – to the rare disorders (Americans refer to orphan diseases) which affect only a handful […]
I am not a medic, but during 17 years of working in Parenting Education and support, I have had the privilege to coach a number of parents who are combining a job in medicine and a raising a family. My view from the non-medical world has shown me that on the whole, doctors make great parents. […]
World renowned British Cardiologist Dr. Aseem Malhotra joins Donal O’Neill (Cereal Killers) on a fascinating quest to reclaim the secrets of Mediterranean longevity from the village where people forget to die. […]