With 8 out of 10 people suffering from back pain at some time or other, it is hardly surprising that this problem is one of the most common causes for a visit to Winchester Chiropractor, Max Atkinson's Bradford House practice. He says that many patients also visit for regular 'maintenance visits' as they have found that Chiropractic Care combined with practical advice on lifting, posture, diet, exercise and workplace ergonomics are invaluable for preventing back pain recurrences. Many people … [Read more...] about Seven Top Tips for Preventing Back Pain
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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
Anti-Inflammatory Foods, Why You Should Consider Including These in Your Diet
We are all much more conscious about what we eat and how our diet affects our health as well as our waistlines! Trying to make sense of all the scientific and pseudo-scientific advice in print, online and in the media is enough to give anyone a headache - so here is a brief explanation of how anti-inflammatory foods can be of benefit to you, whether you are trying to maintain a healthy weight, , increase your energy levels or just feel healthier. … [Read more...] about Anti-Inflammatory Foods, Why You Should Consider Including These in Your Diet
Migraines
With migraines affecting one in seven people in the UK - around 8 million people in total, it is hardly surprising that migraine has been classified as the most common of all the neurological conditions and one which affects people of all ages, races and cultures. According to statistics published on the patient.co.uk website, the condition is more common in women than in men. Around 18% of women versus only 6% of men are migraine sufferers - although in children, the condition is more common … [Read more...] about Migraines
