What Is A Trigger Point? Trigger points are commonly described as ‘muscle knots’. These points are hyperirritable spots in skeletal muscle that are associated with taut bands of muscle fibres. You can often feel these [...]
Hamstring tightness has to be one of the most common complaints from our patients. Even more common is the number of people who tell us they have been stretching their hamstrings or receiving treatment for [...]
Candida definition Candida is a genus of yeast that is the most common cause of fungal infections worldwide. (1, 2) Candida is typically found in small amounts in the mouth, intestines and on the skin. [...]
1. Develop the spiritual discipline of gratitude “Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others.” – Cicero Gratitude is at the heart of living a happy and fulfilling life. [...]
What is the gut microbiome? How is a healthy gut microbiome formed? Are there cultural differences in what constitutes a health gut microbiome? Why is a healthy gut microbiome so important for health and longevity? [...]
In Part 1 of this blog series on ‘The Human Gut’, we looked at basic gut physiology and how intricate the inner workings of the human gut really are. In Part 2 we will focus [...]
Food is vital for life because it is the source of energy that drives the chemical reactions occurring in every cell and provides matter that is used to form new tissue or to repair damaged [...]
This final Secret Strategies instalment covers three strategies that reveal the importance of sleep, low-stress levels and ‘healing foods’. These three strategies can aid in maximising the success of your treatment and recovery process. 8) [...]
Following on from Part 1 of the 10 Secret Strategies series, we now move onto strategies four to seven which focus on eliminating harmful fluids and foods. 4) Stop alcohol intake completely Alcohol affects just [...]
