Sunningdale Osteopathic Clinic "My Blog" RSSMy Bloghttp://www.sunningdaleosteopaths.co.uk/my-blog/2012-05-07T14:38:39ZSquarespaceBrain Science Coming to Windlesham ...http://www.sunningdaleosteopaths.co.uk/my-blog/2012/5/7/brain-science-coming-to-windlesham.htmlMichael Smith2012-05-07T14:36:37Z2012-05-07T14:36:37ZEli Lilly are opening a dementia research centre in Windlesham - slightly at odds with the somewhat sleepy and green nature of the area, but good news none-the-less!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-surrey-17892906


]]>Egham Exercise and Russell Crowehttp://www.sunningdaleosteopaths.co.uk/my-blog/2012/4/19/egham-exercise-and-russell-crowe.htmlMichael Smith2012-04-19T09:57:56Z2012-04-19T09:57:56ZNice to see a local gym in Egham getting some good press as a result of Mr Crowe’s committment to exercise.

I heard he tried to train at a gym in Bracknell (no names!) but said gym refused admission as ‘he could not get in with a day pass unless sponsored by a member).

Amazing!

http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/s/2112133_russell_crowe_gets_active_at_gym_in_staines

 

 

]]>"Hip-Hinges" ...http://www.sunningdaleosteopaths.co.uk/my-blog/2012/3/1/hip-hinges.htmlMichael Smith2012-03-01T14:51:28Z2012-03-01T14:51:28ZPutting some ideas together about this whole area - see this new page on this site.

But grateful thanks to Roger McCarthy (his website is http://www.bodyology.co.uk/, and he is based in Bracknell, UK) for all his input and guidance on this.


]]>Walk Faster - It Might Be A Very Good Idea!http://www.sunningdaleosteopaths.co.uk/my-blog/2012/2/16/walk-faster-it-might-be-a-very-good-idea.htmlMichael Smith2012-02-16T12:17:54Z2012-02-16T12:17:54ZSome fascinating links emerging about the predictive link between slow waking in middle age, and health outcomes - including dementia - later on.

Whether walking faster improves things for slow walkers we don’t know yet, but it can’t hurt ..

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-17028712

]]>A Very Interesting Study On Blood Pressure Measurement ...http://www.sunningdaleosteopaths.co.uk/my-blog/2012/1/30/a-very-interesting-study-on-blood-pressure-measurement.htmlMichael Smith2012-01-30T18:02:54Z2012-01-30T18:02:54Zhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-16739682

And why measuring both arms is a good idea …

]]>Vitamin D Becomes Mainstream ...http://www.sunningdaleosteopaths.co.uk/my-blog/2012/1/25/vitamin-d-becomes-mainstream.htmlMichael Smith2012-01-25T08:32:25Z2012-01-25T08:32:25ZIf even the Government’s Chief Medical Advisor is broadcasting concerns then …

http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2012/jan/24/vitamin-d-awareness-doctors?newsfeed=true

]]>More Benefits From Fish Oil - for Nerves?http://www.sunningdaleosteopaths.co.uk/my-blog/2012/1/16/more-benefits-from-fish-oil-for-nerves.htmlMichael Smith2012-01-16T15:09:25Z2012-01-16T15:09:25ZThe usefulness of omega 3 fatty acids extends to helping nerve injury too …

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/01/120111103856.htm

]]>Opioids and Chronic Painhttp://www.sunningdaleosteopaths.co.uk/my-blog/2012/1/16/opioids-and-chronic-pain.htmlMichael Smith2012-01-16T14:27:06Z2012-01-16T14:27:06ZAn interesting piece of research about how opioids (a class of analgesics) may in some cases help prevent chronic pain …

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/01/120113204933.htm

(note, opioids are NOT anti-inflammatories)

 

]]>Congratulations Bracknell!http://www.sunningdaleosteopaths.co.uk/my-blog/2012/1/12/congratulations-bracknell.htmlMichael Smith2012-01-12T10:16:56Z2012-01-12T10:16:56ZBracknell sometimes gets a bad press, but not according to this article …

http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2106120_bracknell_rated_one_of_the_best_places_to_live_and_work

]]>Whiplash Claims Becoming Harder ...http://www.sunningdaleosteopaths.co.uk/my-blog/2012/1/12/whiplash-claims-becoming-harder.htmlMichael Smith2012-01-12T08:05:39Z2012-01-12T08:05:39ZThe whole whiplash ‘industry’ may be about to shrink …

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-16510793

]]>Aspirin Caution Advised ...http://www.sunningdaleosteopaths.co.uk/my-blog/2012/1/10/aspirin-caution-advised.htmlMichael Smith2012-01-10T10:44:33Z2012-01-10T10:44:33ZIt seems that those people who take aspirin ‘just in case’ as a preventative against cardiac disease (even when they have no history of such) ought to be aware that the definite benefits of doing this may be outweighed by the higher incidence of ‘bleeds’ caused by the aspirin.

See this artlcle …

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/9001965/Aspirin-benefits-are-overstated-researchers-warn.html

Note that those people with a HISTORY of heart disease still will probably benefit overall from the aspirin - discuss with your doctor if any concerns …

]]>Camberley Revamp In The Offing ...http://www.sunningdaleosteopaths.co.uk/my-blog/2011/12/22/camberley-revamp-in-the-offing.htmlMichael Smith2011-12-22T10:49:25Z2011-12-22T10:49:25ZLooks like moves are afoot for Camberley Town Centre to get another (much needed?) facelift …

http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/s/2105237_council_to_start_planning_again_for_camberley_revamp

]]>Gene Link Between Vitamin D and Multiple Sclerosis ...http://www.sunningdaleosteopaths.co.uk/my-blog/2011/12/10/gene-link-between-vitamin-d-and-multiple-sclerosis.htmlMichael Smith2011-12-10T08:19:34Z2011-12-10T08:19:34ZThe mechanism that links a tendency for, in some people, low levels of vitamin d to lead to the development of MS is now being unravelled.

See this …

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-16086004

]]>Being Fit Is Probably More Important Than Losing Weight?http://www.sunningdaleosteopaths.co.uk/my-blog/2011/12/7/being-fit-is-probably-more-important-than-losing-weight.htmlMichael Smith2011-12-07T08:39:31Z2011-12-07T08:39:31ZResearchers have speculated for some time now that the gains from fitness increases (in terms of lowering cardiovascular risk, lower diabetes risk etc.) may be greater than the gains from reducing weight (i.e. losing fat). See this …

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/12/111205165120.htm

]]>Bracknell Sports Initiative Dec 7th 2011 With Sir Steve Redgrave ...http://www.sunningdaleosteopaths.co.uk/my-blog/2011/12/1/bracknell-sports-initiative-dec-7th-2011-with-sir-steve-redg.htmlMichael Smith2011-12-01T09:57:21Z2011-12-01T09:57:21ZSir Steve (whose wife is an osteopath by the way) is backing this great sports initiative in Bracknell - please go!

http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2104288_sir_steve_backs_sports_workshop

]]>Possible Privatisation of Heatherwood Hospital In Ascot ...http://www.sunningdaleosteopaths.co.uk/my-blog/2011/11/24/possible-privatisation-of-heatherwood-hospital-in-ascot.htmlMichael Smith2011-11-24T10:15:17Z2011-11-24T10:15:17ZLooks like some developments afoot regarding Heatherwood …

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-berkshire-15838658

 

]]>Englefield Green - New Students ...http://www.sunningdaleosteopaths.co.uk/my-blog/2011/11/24/englefield-green-new-students.htmlMichael Smith2011-11-24T10:11:40Z2011-11-24T10:11:40ZAs this article shows, the old Brunel campus in Englefield Green may now go ahead and get the redevelopment that has been planned for some time, turning into accommodation for new students at the Royal Holloway …

http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/s/2103785_green_light_for_500plus_student_rooms_at_brunel_site

]]>Epidural Steroid Injections For Lumbar Disc Herniations ...http://www.sunningdaleosteopaths.co.uk/my-blog/2011/11/23/epidural-steroid-injections-for-lumbar-disc-herniations.htmlMichael Smith2011-11-23T19:09:31Z2011-11-23T19:09:31ZDoes the steroid (a potent anti-inflammatory) contained in a lumbar injection (an injection to relieve pain from a bulging disc causing back pain) actually add value above and beyond the local anaesthetic also contained in the injection?

Possibly not according to the following report …

http://journals.lww.com/spinejournal/blog/SpineBlog/pages/post.aspx?PostID=134

]]>Big Link Between Exercise And Sleep ...http://www.sunningdaleosteopaths.co.uk/my-blog/2011/11/23/big-link-between-exercise-and-sleep.htmlMichael Smith2011-11-23T18:48:44Z2011-11-23T18:48:44ZIf you want to get good sleep, don’t skimp on the exercise … and exercise will help you feel less sleepy during the day too!

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/11/111122143354.htm

]]>Staines Name Change ...http://www.sunningdaleosteopaths.co.uk/my-blog/2011/11/17/staines-name-change.htmlMichael Smith2011-11-17T10:26:56Z2011-11-17T10:26:56ZStaines will become Staines-Upon-Thames at some point … sounds better to me!

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2062318/Will-Staines-Upon-Thames-Massive-Ali-Gs-home-town-votes-change-restore-dignity.html?ito=feeds-newsxml

]]>Mind Affecting Body?http://www.sunningdaleosteopaths.co.uk/my-blog/2011/11/15/mind-affecting-body.htmlMichael Smith2011-11-15T12:58:03Z2011-11-15T12:58:03ZIf you needed any more convincing that the mind, acting unconsciously, can affect the body, then this report should help.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2011/nov/14/mirror-therapy-reduces-pain-arthritis

Interesting that even if the patient ‘knows’ this is an illusion, it seems to help pain and stiffness!

 

]]>Bracknell Swimathon ...http://www.sunningdaleosteopaths.co.uk/my-blog/2011/11/10/bracknell-swimathon.htmlMichael Smith2011-11-10T09:47:35Z2011-11-10T09:47:35Zhttp://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/ascot/articles/2011/11/05/55084-a-splashing-idea/ is a good event for those wanting to raise fitness levels and help charity.

There is no doubt that regular swimming especially front crawl or backstroke will help develop a strong spine.

 

 

]]>Nuts!http://www.sunningdaleosteopaths.co.uk/my-blog/2011/11/4/nuts.htmlMichael Smith2011-11-04T13:04:25Z2011-11-04T13:04:25ZEating more nuts every day (walnuts, hazelnuts and so on) is an excellent way to control your appetite and help pre-diabetes states …

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/11/111102125348.htm

]]>Shoulder Injections - Less Same as More?http://www.sunningdaleosteopaths.co.uk/my-blog/2011/10/27/shoulder-injections-less-same-as-more.htmlMichael Smith2011-10-27T16:25:18Z2011-10-27T16:25:18ZA little bit of steroid into a painful shoulder joint might be just as good as a lot!

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111027083039.htm

]]>Virginia Water Pavilion?http://www.sunningdaleosteopaths.co.uk/my-blog/2011/10/27/virginia-water-pavilion.htmlMichael Smith2011-10-27T16:11:17Z2011-10-27T16:11:17ZWalking around the lake, an excellent 4 mile distance, is great for your spine and your peace of mind. Looks like there might be a new pavilion at some point …

http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/s/2101474_virginia_water_pavilion_granted_approval

 

]]>Traffic on the A30 between Camberley and Bagshot ...http://www.sunningdaleosteopaths.co.uk/my-blog/2011/10/27/traffic-on-the-a30-between-camberley-and-bagshot.htmlMichael Smith2011-10-27T16:09:23Z2011-10-27T16:09:23ZTraffic along the A30 is always a little hit and miss - the level crossing at Sunningdale can cause tailbacks both sides, especially if there is a ‘double train’ (from both directions) when the wait can be almost as long as 10 minutes.

But the recent new traffic lights outside Notcutts Garden Centre in Bagshot (see this artlcle …

http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/s/2100794_a30_gridlock_caused_by_faulty_traffic_lights

are also adding to the problems for patients coming from Camberley and other areas west of Bagshot.

]]>Bracknell and Swinley Forest ...http://www.sunningdaleosteopaths.co.uk/my-blog/2011/10/13/bracknell-and-swinley-forest.htmlMichael Smith2011-10-13T09:48:14Z2011-10-13T09:48:14ZCongratulations to all those who came out and helped in the efforts to restore the woodland lost to fire last year.

http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2101204_joining_together_to_help_replant_swinley_forest

Great way of keeping fit!

 

 

]]>Central Heating And Obesity ...http://www.sunningdaleosteopaths.co.uk/my-blog/2011/10/13/central-heating-and-obesity.htmlMichael Smith2011-10-13T08:56:10Z2011-10-13T08:56:10Zhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111011112807.htm

This study shows why we want to increase the amount of brown fat and reduce the amount of white fat in our bodies.

Brown fat is far more metabolicly active and consumes a lot more calories.

If you turn down the central heating by a degree or two this winter then, as well as saving money, you will probably lose a few pounds (in weight).

After all - chickens that sit around in sheds all day doing nothing have only white fat - a true outdoor reared and active bird would have far more of the ‘dark meat’!

]]>Sleep and Obesity ...http://www.sunningdaleosteopaths.co.uk/my-blog/2011/9/30/sleep-and-obesity.htmlMichael Smith2011-09-30T14:06:08Z2011-09-30T14:06:08ZScientists have known for some time that being overweight causes poor sleep (through snoring, apnoea etc.) but are now finding the links that show that poor sleep causes obesity!

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110930052216.htm

]]>Sleep and Study ...http://www.sunningdaleosteopaths.co.uk/my-blog/2011/9/28/sleep-and-study.htmlMichael Smith2011-09-28T15:23:42Z2011-09-28T15:23:42ZMore and more obvious that the fundamentals requirements of a healthy mind and body are:

  • Sleeping well
  • Breathing well
  • Exercising well
  • Eating only as much as you need
  • Eating the right type of food
  • Drinking adequate water
  • Working with a goal in mind
  • Being part of a good group

I’m going to think about this list quite a lot …

In the meantime, check out this link on sleep - how important it is for students!

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110927124653.htm

 

 

 

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