If you have ever backed away from making a decision or felt uneasy in a social situation because you had a 'gut feeling' about it, you might not be surprised that research is demonstrating that microorganisms in our stomach and digestive system could have an influence on our minds and our mental health. A recent study showed that young adults who eat more probiotic-rich, fermented foods, experience less social anxiety than peers who did not eat these fermented foods. Interestingly, the same … [Read more...] about Probiotics and Mental Well-Being
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Shoulder and Elbow Pain
Shoulder and elbow pain are two of the more common problems affecting patients visiting the practice of Winchester Chiropractor Max Atkinson. This is not surprising when statistics show that the prevalence of shoulder pain in the UK is approximately 7% in the general population, rising to as much as 26% in the elderly. The BMJ website, states that around 1% of the population over 45 goes to see a primary health care provider each year with a new episode of shoulder pain. The NHS website … [Read more...] about Shoulder and Elbow Pain
Advice and Self Help Tips for Neck Pain
Winchester Chiropractor, Max Atkinson says it's no surprise, that when the phrase "a pain in the neck" is used to describe a person or a situation, we all understand precisely what is meant - something bothersome, annoying, and to be avoided if possible! Max sees many patients suffering from neck pain at his Bradford House practice. Some have acute neck pain, but for many patients, the problem is a recurring or even constant, chronic 'pain in the neck' that has become quite debilitating, … [Read more...] about Advice and Self Help Tips for Neck Pain
Making Healthy Choices: Understanding Food Labels
There is certainly no shortage of information about making healthy choices in our diet, but much of it seems confusing and conflicting! How do we make sense of the nutritional information on food packaging in the limited time available on our shopping trips? Winchester Chiropractor Max Atkinson says that food labels on packaging can be helpful when trying to decide between two similar products on the supermarket shelf, but they can also cause confusion. We have put together this short guide … [Read more...] about Making Healthy Choices: Understanding Food Labels
Antioxidant Rich Foods
Antioxidants have had a lot of publicity in the past few years, mainly focused on potential health benefits and their ability help neutralize free radicals in our bodies. Our cells use oxygen and, as a by-product, create free radicals. The US Institute of Food Technologists website defines free radicals as "substances that occur naturally in our bodies but attack the fats, protein and the DNA in our cells". But what are antioxidants and which foods are the best sources? Read on to find out! … [Read more...] about Antioxidant Rich Foods
Ankle Sprains
Many people do not realize how important it is to get prompt treatment for a sprained ankle, an estimated 55% of people who suffer this type of injury do not seek treatment. A report on the US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health website states that most of us do not attach much significance to an ankle sprain but up to 75% will go on to have repeated sprains and develop chronic symptoms. … [Read more...] about Ankle Sprains
