Controlling Computer-Related Back Pain
If you work at a desk all day, it's possible you are a victim of computer-related back pain. This can be very painful and challenging to treat. But getting a go
July 2023 Sarcoma Awareness Month
My recent post on possible skin cancer leads me onto SARCOMA AWARENESS MONTH – 1st July - 31st July 2023, #SarcomaAwareness Month. Every year thousands of peopl
Two Week Urgent Referrel to Be Seen for Suspected Cancer a Lot Longer Now
Recently I noticed a sore on my leg and I just thought maybe it was a bite or I had knocked it on something but after two weeks of it not clearing up I decided
Does Taking NSAIDS for Back Pain Mask Inflammation in MRI Scans?
In a recent article I found on the Medical Republic website they write that taking the common drug NSAIDs for back pain may mean pain is mistakenly attributed t
Reactiv8 as a Treatment for Lower Back Pain
The ReActiv8 neurostimulation system allows the body to regain control of the multifidus, providing functional lumbar stability and reducing pain. The ReActiv8
Psoriatic Arthritis and Chronic Fatigue
Both psoriatic arthritis and psoriasis are chronic diseases that worsen over time. However, you might have periods when your symptoms improve or go away tempora
Health Awareness Days/Week and for the Month of July
July seems to be the quietest month for health awareness with a quarter of what is happening this June but every bit helps so here are some awareness days/week
Its Diabetes Awareness Week This Week 12th-18th June
Morning blood sugar, pre-meal blood sugar, counting carbs. HbA1c, blood pressure, how many carbs were in that sandwich again? Diabetes can feel like a never-end
What it Means When They Say You Have a Pinched Nerve
A pinched nerve can give you localized pain, numbness, muscle weakness, and other common health complaints. You may also experience a feeling of pins and needle
What is the Difference Between Myofascial Pain -V- Disc Pain?
As most of my readers know I suffer from chronic back pain. Nowadays spinal fusion is not used as the first choice for prolapsed discs with pain management bein
Simple Tips for Staying Hydrated
Summer is a lovely time of the year but it also comes with heat. This heat can often get so intense that you find yourself feeling seriously out of sorts. This
Ten Non-Surgical Treatments for Lower Back Pain
Muscle relaxants - This medication acts as a depressant of the central nervous system and increases mobility of tense muscles, relieving pain from muscle tightn
9 Fragrant Scents to Grow and Create Your Own Aromatherapy Garden
For hundreds of years, people have believed that scents have the power to boost your mood, health, and well being. Now, a scientific study has proved that this
How to Cope With Hayfever Naturally
For hayfever sufferers, enjoying sunny spring and summer days is often a longed-for luxury, with the season spent sniffling and sneezing instead. And if missing
Celebrate World Meditation Day on May 21st
World Meditation Day May 21st - This day marks a day organized to bring awareness to the benefits of meditation around the world. Organizers are lobbying for th
Twenty Tips for Newly Diagnosed Fibromyalgia Sufferers
If you have been newly diagnosed with Fibromyalgia here are a few tips to help you deal with the condition. 1. Never be afraid to ask for help, be it with the s
June Health Awareness Month/Days/Weeks
June is full of awareness days for health this year which is listed below. MEN'S HEALTH MONTH MEN'S HEALTH WEEK JUNE 12th - 18th – June - Anchored by a Congress
Which Sports Burn the Most Calories? General Health Magazine
Sports are a great way to get fit and stay healthy. But not all sports are created equal when it comes to burning calories. Some sports require more physical ex
The Many Symptoms of Fibromyalgia
People living with an "invisible" illness don't just have to content with chronic pain and fatigue, there are many other symptoms with Fibromyalgia which includ
Pets and Our Health - How Pets Can Improve Your Health & Wellbeing
The Joy of Pets is an article written on a life insurance website which I felt all my readers would really enjoy reading. Walking a dog, playing with a cat, str
It's Sleep Sunday - Let's Talk About Beauty Sleep and What We Need
Studies show that poor sleep can result in poor cardiovascular health, particularly for women, and that circadian rhythm disruption could be an understudied ris
Fibromyalgia Awareness Month and World Fibromyalgia Day May 12th 2023 #supportfibro
World Fibromyalgia Awareness Day May 12th and Fibromyalgia Awareness Month May 1st-30th – May is the month we all come together to educate and raise awareness a
Vitamin D Deficiency After a Dark Winter
Vitall wrote "Customers testing for Vitamin D with Vitall show that the UK average Vitamin D level is 76.8 nmol/L. This is inline with previous estimations, wit
Medical Myths About Back Pain
‘If you have back pain, you need bedrest until it improves’ - myth or fact. According to Study Finds writes that The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality’