posted by Liz 19 May 2007
by Paul Michael BA BSc MNIMH & Liz Bygrave
Look in the average kitchen cupboard and you will find a treasure chest of natural cures for common ailments, from cardamom for the caffeine jitters to rosemary for hair growth…
Posted by Liz 19 May 2007
by Liz Bygrave
Yes, it’s that time of year again. Here are some tips for making it as easy & stress-free as possible.
posted 2 April 2007 (from Issue 3 (2004) of The Good Health Guide newsletter)
by Liz Bygrave
Safe and simple to use, flower essences are a great self help tool. A good one to try for women’s health problems is Woman Essence from the Australian Bush range, a combination of 9 individual flower essences for balancing the emotions and hormones during puberty, menstruation, pregnancy and menopause. Sometimes this may be all that’s needed to sort out the problem, or it can be used to enhance the effectiveness of other therapies you are receiving. Available from health food shops.
posted 2 April 2007 (from an article in The Good Health Guide newsletter Issue 3, 2004
by Rachel Masika
I’ve had bad period pain from the age of 13 (I’m now 36). I get it on the first day of my period - really sharp cramps that leave me crawling on the floor in pain unless I take painkillers. The only thing which has ever helped (aside from taking painkillers which I’d rather not do) is reflexology.
posted 2 April 2007
by Paresha Amin MSTAT
Back pain is one of the most common and persistent conditions found in people today. Whether the cause (disc protrusion, muscle tension, arthritis, spinal curvatures, etc.) is difficult or easy to determine, providing effective treatment is often the major problem.
posted 2 April 2007
by Paresha Amin, local Alexander Technique Teacher
Osteoporosis occurs when the natural balance of bone loss & replacement in the body alters and more is lost than replaced. Often this creates tiny unnoticeable fractures which can result in chronic pain, postural deformity, and disability. What can we as women, typically at risk from osteoporosis or already suffering, do to avoid these consequences?
posted 2 March 2007
by Hélène Pennel at Muswell Healing Arts
Imagine that everything in your life is going really well, outwardly you are fulfilled, you know what you are doing & where you are going; but inside, things are very different. You feel a deep sense of unease, out of sync, a nagging pain keeps coming back, there is an anxiety or a feeling of emptiness which makes you feel dissatisfied with your life.
by Rachella Michaels
In today’s world the pressures and choices that we all face can sometimes feel overwhelming, and the events that impact on us stretch us to our limits. At such times it can be helpful to find an unbiased listener who can provide support and guidance, and help us to find our way.
by Richard Kramer, Crouch End based craniosacral therapist
Is your baby restless, having problems with sucking, or experiencing sleeping difficulties? There may also be signs of colic, especially in the early evening. The good news is that cranio-sacral therapy can help.
By Jessica Ovett BSc (Hons) Ost. Med., osteopath based at Muswell Healing Arts in N10 and The Hillside Practice in NW5.
Back pain sufferers are often advised to exercise and keep moving. But how do you know what is the most suitable form of exercise for your particular problem? Should you jog, swim or do Pilates? Are certain stretches useful, relevant or likely to cause more pain?