Written by Resident Osteopath, Andrew Doody.Although fibromyalgia has long been known to exist, it has only recently begun to be fully accepted and recognised as the chronic debilitating condition that it can be. The NHS and the Department of Work and Pensions both now list fibromyalgia as ‘real’ (as though it ever wasn’t!), and although...Continue reading→
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Naturopathic Treatment of Lupus
Written by Lloyd GeeMay 10th is World Lupus Day and is promoted to raise awareness of the disease and improve our understanding of its impact.Lupus is an autoimmune disease and if left untreated, severe cases of Lupus can cause permanent organ damage or even death. There are a wide range of symptoms associated with Lupus which means that...Continue reading→
A casual chat, some serendipity and new adventures
Apropos of a brief light-hearted conversation two months ago this particular Stoke Newington Osteopath is not currently in chilly N16. He is on the island of Tobago in the Caribbean. This is a spit from Trinidad, which in itself is a spit from Venezuela on the mainland of South America. It went something like this. Paraphrasing...Continue reading→
Much more than just a massage
Thai Yoga Massage – “Have you ever tried it? If you haven’t, I strongly recommend you do…. I guarantee you will fall in love!” Danila, Thai Massage Practitioner at Shine, Newington Green. My love story with Thai Massage starts in the year 2000 when I was on a yearlong trip around the world. Already passionate...Continue reading→
Is your IBS really due to Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth?
If you regularly experience digestive symptoms such as bloating, flatulence, constipation, diarrhoea or pain, it is often labelled as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).This diagnosis can be frustrating, as it only confirms what you already know; you have a digestive issue of an unknown cause. In my experience of working with people who have been diagnosed with...Continue reading→
What Do You Do When You Feel Pain?
What do you do? Maybe rub it. Maybe pop a pill. Possibly have a little stretch. Or perhaps you have got annoyed by it and act a bit p*ssed off with it. Pushed it away. And pushed on with your deadline and task. Maybe run away from it. Maybe tried to “fix” it.In fact, You...Continue reading→
Dealing with Chronic or Undiagnosed Pain
How we relate to pain, especially undiagnosed pain can make a difference to how we heal. Using the example of lower back pack, find out how we can help ourselves and be supported to come through it, by Justin Redpath, Osteopath, Massage Practitioner and Craniosacral Therapist at Shine.Continue reading→
The Running Convert
How I went from cynic on the sofa, to running convert in 5 months.The best advice that I got and the unexpected benefits I received.Many moons a go, my eyes would roll when I saw a jogger passing me by. They always seemed a bit pleased with themselves, which didn’t help. I’m so glad to...Continue reading→
Pregnancy & Gut Health – What you need to know
Pregnancy is a special time for parents planning ahead for the new life and family to come. And the moment we meet that little person, we realise we would do pretty much anything to protect them and give them the best start to life possible. But did you know that, when it comes to the...Continue reading→
The Gut and its connection to Acne.
The amount of information that can be found on the Internet these days is crazy and can quite often leave you feeling stressed and even more confused. I hope that by the time you finish reading this, you will get a clearer picture of the connection between the gut and acne, plus what you can...Continue reading→
