In a new self-directed film, the self-proclaimed art shaman walks us through his recent practice, his difficulties facing a bout of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and revisits ideas explored in his 2004 manifesto on the power of positivity and optimism’s potential as a catalyst for change. […]
Amended by the author 06/07/2016 The activity of our gut bacteria plays an important role in supporting good health and may hold the key to combating the growing obesity crisis. We already know from multiple studies that bacteria in the gut produce a compound called propionate when they break down dietary fibre. Some people’s gut bacteria […]
Alzheimer’s is a disease that physically affects the brain, causing the cells to die off. It is named after a German neurologist, Alois Alzheimer who first described it in 1906. Two abnormal structures are prime suspects in damaging and killing off nerve cells. They are plaques and tangles. Plaques build up between nerve cells, and contain deposits of a […]
Social workers, like nurses and healthcare workers, have high-stress jobs which can take a mental and physical toll. The rate of work related stress and burnout among social workers is high compared to similar professions, leading to high vacancy rates for jobs and days taken off sick. In the case of social workers, Emotional Intelligence […]
The 1st of June marks the beginning of motor neuron disease awareness month. This year MND Association’s campaign is called Shortened Stories and focuses on the rapid progression of MND; on the lives cut short and stories left unfinished. Robert, 34, was born in Leeds and now lives in North West London with his wife Sariet and […]
Headaches are almost a universal complaint – only around three per cent of the population don’t get headaches in a lifetime. But they come in many different guises from minor twinges to full-scale migraines which can last for days. According to the World Health Organisation, chronic migraine has become a major health concern globally. By the time someone has […]
Tourette Syndrome (TS) is a medical condition affecting around one in a hundred children. The main symptoms are motor and vocal tics – jerky movements or sudden noises that a person makes unintentionally. A common misperception is that all people with TS swear uncontrollably, which is not the case. Only a minority of people with […]
Elusive Autism in girls: I had seen one paediatrician, one educational psychologist, three psychiatrists, multiple therapists, and required at least three Crisis Home Treatment Teams before my Asperger’s was spotted. Some of my diagnoses included Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Stomach Migraines, Depression, Anxiety, Anankastic Personality Disorder, Borderline Personality Traits, and general mood instability. I do not […]
Being diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease was the beginning, not the end, for John. His struggle with PD inspired him and others to raise awareness of the illness. This is his journey. The 9th – 15th April is Parkinson’s Awareness Week #UniteForParkinsons . To find out more and get involved click here. Being diagnosed with Early onset Parkinson’s […]
We know that autism is brain related and researchers know the importance of access to post mortem brains. My charitable Shirley Foundation founded the medical research charity, Autistica which funded the Brain Bank for Autism. I’m proud that my son’s brain is in it and he can help medicine by providing detail that you just […]
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