Why are the thorax and ribs so important for your shoulders and lower back?
The thoracic spine off which the ribs hang, plus the breastbone are great influencers on the functioning of the shoulders/neck and lumbar spine. The ribs go from just above your collar bone down to...
Quote of the quarter
Leunig on Christmas Dear God, It is timely that we give thanks for the lives of prophets, teachers, healers and revolutionaries, living and dead, acclaimed or obscure, who have rebel...
Autoimmune diseases and herbal medicine
I attended a seminar recently on this subject of autoimmunity. It is a very complex subject, so I am just going to cover the salient points with emphasis on Rheumatoid arthritis which is a very com...
Part 2 Herbal medicine and Rheumatoid arthritis
Diet and bugs Risk factors - Cut down on salt and sugar sweetened soda water and other sweetened drinks as these deplete gut bacteria. Diet: Use omega 3 fish oils, mediterranean or veg...
Gardening - Lifting heavy weights and sweeping/raking
In my last newsletter I discussed correct posture for gardening and housework focusing on general posture, weeding and pruning up high plus a few stretches. Today I am going to discuss further ways...
Mental health during and post Covid - use of herbal medicine
Did you know that anxiety and depression affect approx 20% of adults. Covid arrives, and a survey in March/April 2020 reported 62% and 50% of those surveyed were affected by anxiety and depre...
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Winter 2024This newsletter contains the following articles: Osteoarthritis, the reasons we get it and various medical and non medical treatments that can help you. Colds and flu and ways of preventing them with hygiene and herbs to ward off mild symptoms. Housekeeping To advise you that the clinic will be closed from Tuesday 24 September and will reopen on Friday 25 October.
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