Over 1 in 5 people in the UK suffer from hay fever, and hospital admissions for food allergies have increased fivefold in the last 10 years. Around 1 in 70 children may now be affected by peanut allergies and many more are struggling with intolerances to foods such as wheat and dairy. So, apart from [...]
Archive for the ‘5 Health Matters’ Category
Allergies & Intolerances
Posted in 5 Health Matters, tagged Allergy, digestive system, hydration, Intolerance on March 28, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Digestive System Problems?
Posted in 5 Health Matters, tagged Herbal Medicine Clinic, IBS, stress on January 26, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is the most common gastro-intestinal disorder reported to GPs and up to 50% of referrals to gastroenterologists are for IBS. Patients may suffer recurrent abdominal pain, allergies and severe bloating with diarrhoea and/or constipation. It is more common in women, especially between ages 20-40 years. Symptoms include pain low down on [...]
Do You Want to Lose Weight?
Posted in 5 Health Matters, tagged digestive system, Herbal Medicine on November 28, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
An increase in weight can often be linked to a digestive system that is out of kilter. My highly successful approach to weight loss for my patients is through treating any imbalance in the digestive system; this approach helps the weight stay off. My treatment for digestive issues was recently featured in The Guardian.
Food for Thought – Focus on Adrenals
Posted in 5 Health Matters, tagged adrenals, College of Natural Nutrition, Jing, omega oils on November 28, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Overtraining, overworking, traumas and stress can all drain your adrenals, to the extent that this may affect your performance and your health. Do you rely on coffee, sweet foods or a hectic schedule to push you through the day? Or perhaps you have low energy, or hyper energy, aching muscles or joints, low blood pressure, [...]
Shambhala Meditation
Posted in 5 Health Matters, tagged Buddhism, meditation, Shambhala, The Happy Cell on November 28, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Meditation is endorsed by scientists, doctors and even governments as a way of helping us live a happier, saner life, and many people are looking for ways that they can learn to practise. In Brighton, the Shambhala meditation group meets every Thursday evening, with free instruction for anyone curious to find out more.
Welcome to Roger and Caroline
Posted in 5 Health Matters, tagged Dragonfly Clinic, Pilates on September 30, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Dragonfly Clinic, built by Roger and Caroline Horlock, long-term residents of the area, is located at the bottom of the West Hill. You can find this bright and beautiful studio at 1 Queen Square near the Clock Tower. Dragonfly Clinic has been providing expert knowledge in rehabilitation and sports massage, running a popular sports injury [...]
Chinese doctor dispels eating myths
Posted in 5 Health Matters, tagged Chinese doctor on September 30, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Should this piece, unattributed, be on the health page? It sounds more like a made-up work of art to the editors… Q: Doctor, I’ve heard that cardiovascular exercise can prolong life. Is this true? A: Your heart only good for so many beats, and that it…don’t waste on exercise. Everything wear out eventually. Speeding up heart [...]
A natural alternative to HRT
Posted in 5 Health Matters, tagged Herbal Medicine, HRT, menopausal symptoms, National Institutes of Health on September 30, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Herbal Medicine has become a popular, safe and effective alternative for women with debilitating menopausal symptoms, particularly in the light of the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) study of 2002, which suggested that health risks may exceed benefits during prolonged hormone replacement therapy (HRT). The effect of the initial publication of the WHI resulted in a [...]
Health & wellbeing in Brighton
Posted in 5 Health Matters, tagged Astanga yoga, Brighton Natural Health Centre, Infinity Foods Co-operative, Open Day 22 October on September 30, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
This October the Brighton Natural Health Centre (BNHC) celebrates 30 years as a pioneer in the city’s vibrant holistic health scene. BNHC – an educational charity offering a wide range of healthy lifestyle classes – was founded in 1981 by Infinity Foods Co-operative to further its educational aims. At the time its mix of yoga, [...]
BOOSTING IMMUNITY
Posted in 5 Health Matters, tagged bacteria, Herbal Medicine, immunity, sneeze, virus on July 26, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
People often wonder how they can avoid catching colds, flu and other infections, which seem to abound at any time of year. Unfortunately, we often find ourselves sitting in close proximity to someone in the train, who has a streaming cold and is sneezing the virus into the carriage. Apparently, the average sneeze produces around [...]
BA GUA
Posted in 5 Health Matters, tagged Ba Gua, Book of Changes, I-Ching, Tai Chi on July 26, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Ba Gua is a Taoist practice referred to as the elder brother to Tai Chi and is the physical manifestation of the I-Ching (Book of Changes). It is an aerobic exercise that involves precise footwork, whilst walking in a circle, during which you repeatedly change direction. This changing of direction develops circular, spherical and spiralling [...]
TEN TOP TIPS FOR BETTER HEALTH
Posted in 5 Health Matters, tagged beetroot juice, health, stress, toxins on May 23, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Try to use pure skin products. Why? 60% of what you put on your skin goes into your bloodstream. Try not to skip meals. Why? It slows metabolism so you could put on weight; and causes a dip in blood glucose levels, leading to fatigue. Buy organic vegetable juice to have daily or get a [...]
ARTHRITIS IN THE OLDER CAT AND DOG
Posted in 5 Health Matters, tagged arthritis, garlic and fenugreek tablets, joint mobility, mixed vegetable tablets, vetinary herbal medicines on March 18, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
As a leading London Consultant Medical Herbalist, I am often asked by my patients, if I can recommend anything to help with their pet’s arthritis. Fortunately, there is a way forward and this has helped many pets to have a more enjoyable and comfortable life. Arthritis is most commonly seen in the older dog or [...]
DOES YOUR PET SUFFER FROM SKIN PROBLEMS?
Posted in 5 Health Matters, tagged Comfrey & Calendula Balm, Fenugreek, probiotic, vetinary herbal medicines on February 1, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
If your pet is constantly scratching his or her skin and is uncomfortable because of a skin problem, you may like to consider a safe, natural way to help. Licensed Veterinary Herbal Medicines have proved to be particularly effective in controlling non-specific skin conditions by dealing holistically with the problem. However, it is important to [...]
CAT’S MINOR HEALTH PROBLEMS
Posted in 5 Health Matters, tagged cats, hair loss, Herbal Medicine, Scullcap, Valerian on December 5, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
As a devoted cat owner, you are probably very keen to help improve your cat’s health and well-being. Did you know that Herbal medicine can safely treat over 50 common conditions suffered by cats? Common complaints ranging from allergies to arthritis can be helped by using safe, cutting-edge herbal supplements and extensively researched veterinarian herbal [...]
DOES YOUR PET SUFFER FROM NOISE OR FIREWORK PHOBIA?
Posted in 5 Health Matters, tagged firework phobia, medicine4animals, Scullcap, Valerian on October 1, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Dogs and cats can be frightened and disturbed by thunderstorms, fireworks or any loud or sudden noises. This fear can become extreme and some pets develop firework phobia, showing a level of fear that seems out of proportion with the sound. Many pets suffer during the fireworks season, which can often continue right through until [...]
SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER (S.A.D)
Posted in 5 Health Matters, tagged S.A.D, seasonal affective disorder on October 1, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Have you noticed the nights drawing in and the autumn chill in the air? For those who are prone to the winter blues, autumn often marks the beginning of changes in appetite, mood and energy levels. Seasonal affective disorder (S.A.D) - myth or reality? Most definitely reality, so if you find yourself feeling low, depressed, lacking energy, [...]
SEASONAL EATING
Posted in 5 Health Matters, tagged British, buy local, eat seasonally, local farmers on August 1, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
As a Sussex-based Nutritionist I am always encouraging people to try and buy local, seasonal produce. Not only does it make good nutrition sense, but it also helps support the local economy and reduce food miles. So why not start with visiting what’s on your doorstep such as the Grocer and Grain in Surrey Street? [...]
ASK THE MEDICAL HERBALIST
Posted in 5 Health Matters, tagged depression, Herbal Medicine, migraine, rheumatoid arthritis, stress on August 1, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
If you have a health concern, The Whistler invites you to ask our local Consultant Medical Herbalist, Deborah Grant, for advice. Email your questions to: whwhistler@aol.com Q. I have been suffering with rheumatoid arthritis for the past 10 years but am reluctant to take the anti-inflammatory drugs suggested by my doctor. Can herbal medicine help? [...]
