26th January, 2011 - Posted by Sarah - No Comments
Everyone talks about spending January doing a ‘detox’ and many people give it a go, some more enthusiastically than others.
Although you need long term lifestyle improvements to really look after your health, a month of cycling to work everyday and avoiding alcohol and sweets is certainly a step in the right direction.
Amongst all the calorie counting and exercising, how often do you think about the health of your back? Just like the rest of your mind and body, your spine needs to be looked after. Health isn’t just about working out and being able to fit into your skinny jeans; it is about achieving a complete state of well being. That’s just not possible if you’re aching and stiff and your back hurts every time you sit down.
So what can you do?
- Keep moving – staying still for longer than about 30 mins does you no good at all.
- Maintain good posture – whether your are sat at your desk, standing on the tube, buying your groceries or watching tv, do your best to stand tall and avoid slouching.
- Choose supportive shoes – Shoes which support your feet, fit correctly and have a shock absorbing sole will help relieve stress on your legs and spine.
- Sleep on a supportive mattress – Mattresses are a matter of personal taste, but as a general rule you should buy the best you can afford. It should be firm enough to support your weight, but soft enough to be comfortable on your hips and shoulders.
- Have a check up – We go to our doctors, dentists, opticians and hairdressers regularly to keep ourselves looking and feeling good. The same should be true for your spine. An expert on bones, joints and muscles such as an Osteopath will be able to tell you what sort of condition your back is in, and give your treatment and advice to keep you in the best possible condition. If you are in the East London area you can make an appointment with me today, or come in for a free 15 minute to chat to see how I can help.
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5th January, 2011 - Posted by Sarah - No Comments
Today it is two years since I first opened my doors to patients at Ashlins Natural Health in Walthamstow. Time has flown by since then, and I have enjoyed (almost) every second! Tax returns are the only bit I don’t like!
I hope that there are lots of people enjoying happier, more mobile, pain free lives after receiving treatment from me, and I want to thank everyone who has come for treatment or worked with me over the past two years for making them so enjoyable and successful.
Thank you everyone, and here’s to another two great years. x
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3rd January, 2011 - Posted by Sarah - No Comments
We are always being told that we should be drinking more water and giving up on the evils of caffeinated drinks. The trouble is, I find water a bit boring. I am not someone with loads of self-discipline so I tend to go for cups of tea rather than bottles of water. However, I do find a squeeze of lemon or lime juice dramatically improves the flavour of water. Even better, lemon and lime water is supposed to have some pretty great health benefits.
I have shamelessly taken this top ten from lifemojo.com. You can read the original article here
- Good for stomach
Lemon can help relieve many digestion problems when mixed with hot water. These include nausea, heartburnand parasites. Due to the digestive qualities of lemon juice, symptoms of indigestion such as heartburn, bloating and belching are relieved. By drinking lemon juice regularly, the bowels are aided in eliminating waste more efficiently. Lemon acts as a blood purifier and as a cleansing agent. The intake of lemon juice can cure constipation. It is even known to help relieve hiccups when consumed as a juice. Lemon juice acts as a liver tonic and helps you digest your food by helping your liver produce more bile. It decreases the amount of phlegm produced by your body. It is also thought to help dissolve gallstones.
- Excellent for Skin Care
Lemon, being a natural antiseptic medicine, can participate to cure problems related to skin. Lemon is a vitamin C rich citrus fruit that enhances your beauty, by rejuvenating skin from within and thus bringing a glow on your face. Daily consumption of lemon water can make a huge difference in the appearance of your skin. It acts as an anti-agingremedy and can remove wrinkles and blackheads. Lemon water if applied on the areas of burns can fade the scars. As lemon is a cooling agent, it reduces the burning sensation on the skin.
- Aids in Dental Care
Lemon water is used in dental care also. If fresh lemon juice is applied on the areas of toothache, it can assist in getting rid of the pain. The massages of lemon juice on gums can stop gum bleeding. It gives relief from bad smell and other problems related to gums.
- Cures Throat Infections
Lemon is an excellent fruit that aids in fighting problems related to throat infections, sore throat and tonsillitis as it has an antibacterial property. For sore throat, dilute one-half lemon juice with one-half water and gargle frequently.
- Good for Weight Loss
One of the major health benefits of drinking lemon water is that it paves way for losing weight faster, thus acting as a great weight loss remedy. If a person takes lemon juice mixed with lukewarm water and honey, it can reduce the body weight as well.
- Controls High Blood Pressure
Lemon water works wonders for people having heart problem, owing to its high potassium content. It controls high blood pressure, dizziness, nausea as well as provides relaxation to mind and body. It also reduces mental stress and depression.
- Assist in curing Respiratory Disorders
Lemon water assists in curing respiratory problems, along with breathing problems and revives a person suffering from asthma.
- Good for treating Rheumatism
Lemon is also a diuretic and hence lemon water can treat rheumatism and arthritis. It helps to flush out bacteria and toxins out of the body.
- Reduces Fever
Lemon water can treat a person who is suffering from cold, flu or fever. It helps to break fever by increasing perspiration.
- Acts as a blood purifier
The diseases like cholera or malaria can be treated with lemon water as it can act as a blood purifier
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