Some principles of food and eating that my patients might find useful and interesting.
Author: Michael Smith BSc (Hons) Ost
I am a UK osteopath based in Sunningdale, Berkshire.
I’m really unfit and already stretchy – should I do yoga?
Yoga is an excellent and structured program aimed at improving muscle tone and endurance, balance, health and flexibility
Have I got loose ligaments?
There is a growing appreciation in both medicine and in manual therapy (osteopathy, chiropractic, physiotherapy) of the role that excessively flexible ligaments can play in spinal and joint issues, and even in general health.
Sleep – you’ve got to focus on it!
Sleep is now regarded as being at the top of the ‘health pyramid’.
Standing Desks?
Standing desks have been researched and shown to make a difference to energy levels and health.
Hairdressers – stroke risks?
Any direct pressure on the artery – especially at this loop level – can cause a reflex contraction of the muscular coat of the artery.