Overweight
Administrator2017-01-30T12:51:50+00:00can be successfully treated with a variety of Complementary Health therapies
Osteoporosis
Administrator2017-01-09T18:51:20+00:00is a condition that affects the bones, causing them to become thin and weak. It happens more commonly in old age when the body becomes less able to replace worn out bone.
Obesity
Administrator2017-01-30T12:52:42+00:00is when a person is carrying too much body fat for their height and gender. A person is considered obese if they have a Body Mass Index (BMI) - weight in kilograms divided by their height in metres squared - of 30 or more. Obesity can happen when you eat more calories than you burn over a period of time.
Numbness
Administrator2017-01-30T12:53:10+00:00usually arises from damage to or disease of the nerves. Numbness is often associated with or preceded by abnormal pain - like sensations often described as 'pins and needles', prickling or burning sensations; these are known as paresthesias.
Neuralgia
Administrator2017-01-30T12:53:27+00:00is the name given to severe pain coming from a nerve. There are two types of neuralgia, trigeminal neuralgia and postherpetic neuralgia. Trigeminal neuralgia is severe facial nerve pain. Postherpetic neuralgia is constant severe nerve pain that can sometimes occur as a result of shingles.
Neck Pain
Administrator2017-01-30T12:53:59+00:00is a tenderness or discomfort in the neck area and can result from any disorder to the larynx, trachea, esophagus or be related to the cervical vertebrae.
Nausea
Administrator2017-01-30T12:54:56+00:00is the uneasy feeling in the stomach giving a need to vomit. Nausea can be the first symptom of a variety conditions and is not necessarily indicative of a stomach problem.
Muscle Stiffness
Administrator2017-01-30T12:55:13+00:00typically occurs after increased activity when muscle fibres are stretched beyond their usual limits and cause restricted movement. Muscle stiffness can be from under-oxygenation and build up of lactic acid in the muscle tissue leading to cramps. Muscle stiffness can also be an indicator of other problems, such as flu, viral infection or an immune system deficiency.
Migraine
Administrator2017-01-30T12:55:31+00:00is a severe and unpleasant type of headache that usually affects one side of the head. It can be accompanied by nausea, vomiting and the need for complete rest in a dark room. It is important to identify any triggers that are associated with attacks, such as coffee, chocolate, red wine or cheese but emotional triggers such as stress, frustration, anger etc. should also be considered.
Menopause
Administrator2017-01-30T12:55:41+00:00involves the end of egg production (ovulation), which occurs as a result of falling levels of the female sex hormone, oestrogen, which regulates menstruation. Treatments are available that can ease menopausal symptoms, which can be severe or distressing.