It is estimated that one in six women are affected by chronic pelvic pain (CPP) which can be defined as intermittent or constant pain in the lower abdomen or pelvis for over six months and many will use some form of complementary medicine to help their symptoms. Experts from the RGOC’s Scientific Advisory Committee say [...]
It’s a fair question, and one I get asked all the time. I wish there was an easy answer, and after 20 years in practice, I feel I should have come up with one by now! The trouble is, it’s complicated. If I start on a full explanation, I see people’s eyes glaze over, doubtless [...]
There has been a lot of research into acupuncture for chronic pain, but many trials have been of poor quality. Some trials are quite small or the methodology may be of a low standard. The best trials are often ones with the most patients in them, as high numbers of participants mean that its easier [...]
The award-winning Maternity Acupuncture service in Plymouth, set up by Sarah Budd, has carried out research about the benefits of the treatments they provide to pregnant women through the NHS. The service has been established for over 23 years and has treated over 6000 women. They were joint winners of the Prince of Wales’ Foundation [...]
HOW are you getting on with those New Year resolutions? by Richard Catton (Originally appeared in the York Evening Press during January). As January drags on and the Christmas decorations go back in the loft, it’s no surprise that those vows to cut down on the wine or chocolate and get some exercise may now [...]
This video from the British Heart Foundation shows Vinnie Jones (of Lock Stock and Barrel fame) demonstrating the new hands-free CPR. Learn how to save a life to the beat of Stayin Alive. Its easy when you know how. Click.
The chief medical officer for England, Dame Sally Davies, is to contact medical staff about concerns young children and some adults are not getting enough vitamin D. ”It is important to raise awareness of this issue, and I will be contacting health professionals on the need to prescribe and recommend vitamin D supplements to at-risk [...]
The results of the UK’s largest ever study into the benefits of yoga, conducted by researchers in the Department of Health Sciences and Hull York Medical School were published in the Annals of Internal Medicine this month. The trial showed that yoga can provide more effective treatment for chronic lower back pain than more conventional [...]
Tension-type headaches have made my life very difficult. I can’t concentrate and I feel tired a lot of the time, and I’m fed up with taking tablets. Is there an alternative? Yes. Acupuncture is one of a number of options which have a proven success in dealing with tension-type headaches in the short-term. Headaches are [...]
NOVEMBER 22ND, 2011 15:30 Health treatments: what’s the alternative? By susidixon Reiki, acupuncture, hypnotherapy alongside or instead of traditional medication Do you want to beat the blues? Don’t just accept low mood, depleted energy or restless nights as your lot in life – take action! In my opinion, there are many ways to combat the [...]