Sunningdale Osteopathic Clinic "My Blog" RSShttp://www.sunningdaleosteopaths.co.uk/my-blog/My thoughts on osteopathy and healthcare gleaned from research and media storiesMon, 07 May 2012 14:38:39 +0000Michael Smith (2011)en-GBSquarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/)Brain Science Coming to Windlesham ...Michael SmithMon, 07 May 2012 14:36:37 +0000http://www.sunningdaleosteopaths.co.uk/my-blog/2012/5/7/brain-science-coming-to-windlesham.html396665:4842806:16161159Eli 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


]]>http://www.sunningdaleosteopaths.co.uk/my-blog/rss-comments-entry-16161159.xmlEgham Exercise and Russell CroweMichael SmithThu, 19 Apr 2012 09:57:56 +0000http://www.sunningdaleosteopaths.co.uk/my-blog/2012/4/19/egham-exercise-and-russell-crowe.html396665:4842806:15911212Nice 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

 

 

]]>http://www.sunningdaleosteopaths.co.uk/my-blog/rss-comments-entry-15911212.xml"Hip-Hinges" ...exerciselow backspineMichael SmithThu, 01 Mar 2012 14:51:28 +0000http://www.sunningdaleosteopaths.co.uk/my-blog/2012/3/1/hip-hinges.html396665:4842806:15253855Putting 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.


]]>http://www.sunningdaleosteopaths.co.uk/my-blog/rss-comments-entry-15253855.xmlWalk Faster - It Might Be A Very Good Idea!exerciseMichael SmithThu, 16 Feb 2012 12:17:54 +0000http://www.sunningdaleosteopaths.co.uk/my-blog/2012/2/16/walk-faster-it-might-be-a-very-good-idea.html396665:4842806:15059741Some 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

]]>http://www.sunningdaleosteopaths.co.uk/my-blog/rss-comments-entry-15059741.xmlA Very Interesting Study On Blood Pressure Measurement ...Michael SmithMon, 30 Jan 2012 18:02:54 +0000http://www.sunningdaleosteopaths.co.uk/my-blog/2012/1/30/a-very-interesting-study-on-blood-pressure-measurement.html396665:4842806:14791305http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-16739682

And why measuring both arms is a good idea …

]]>http://www.sunningdaleosteopaths.co.uk/my-blog/rss-comments-entry-14791305.xmlVitamin D Becomes Mainstream ...vitamin dMichael SmithWed, 25 Jan 2012 08:32:25 +0000http://www.sunningdaleosteopaths.co.uk/my-blog/2012/1/25/vitamin-d-becomes-mainstream.html396665:4842806:14723634If 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

]]>http://www.sunningdaleosteopaths.co.uk/my-blog/rss-comments-entry-14723634.xmlMore Benefits From Fish Oil - for Nerves?supplementsMichael SmithMon, 16 Jan 2012 15:09:25 +0000http://www.sunningdaleosteopaths.co.uk/my-blog/2012/1/16/more-benefits-from-fish-oil-for-nerves.html396665:4842806:14600734The usefulness of omega 3 fatty acids extends to helping nerve injury too …

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

]]>http://www.sunningdaleosteopaths.co.uk/my-blog/rss-comments-entry-14600734.xmlOpioids and Chronic PainpainkillersMichael SmithMon, 16 Jan 2012 14:27:06 +0000http://www.sunningdaleosteopaths.co.uk/my-blog/2012/1/16/opioids-and-chronic-pain.html396665:4842806:14600347An 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)

 

]]>http://www.sunningdaleosteopaths.co.uk/my-blog/rss-comments-entry-14600347.xmlCongratulations Bracknell!Michael SmithThu, 12 Jan 2012 10:16:56 +0000http://www.sunningdaleosteopaths.co.uk/my-blog/2012/1/12/congratulations-bracknell.html396665:4842806:14548137Bracknell 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

]]>http://www.sunningdaleosteopaths.co.uk/my-blog/rss-comments-entry-14548137.xmlWhiplash Claims Becoming Harder ...whiplashMichael SmithThu, 12 Jan 2012 08:05:39 +0000http://www.sunningdaleosteopaths.co.uk/my-blog/2012/1/12/whiplash-claims-becoming-harder.html396665:4842806:14547566The whole whiplash ‘industry’ may be about to shrink …

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

]]>http://www.sunningdaleosteopaths.co.uk/my-blog/rss-comments-entry-14547566.xmlAspirin Caution Advised ...nsaidsMichael SmithTue, 10 Jan 2012 10:44:33 +0000http://www.sunningdaleosteopaths.co.uk/my-blog/2012/1/10/aspirin-caution-advised.html396665:4842806:14519718It 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 …

]]>http://www.sunningdaleosteopaths.co.uk/my-blog/rss-comments-entry-14519718.xmlCamberley Revamp In The Offing ...Michael SmithThu, 22 Dec 2011 10:49:25 +0000http://www.sunningdaleosteopaths.co.uk/my-blog/2011/12/22/camberley-revamp-in-the-offing.html396665:4842806:14227420Looks 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

]]>http://www.sunningdaleosteopaths.co.uk/my-blog/rss-comments-entry-14227420.xmlGene Link Between Vitamin D and Multiple Sclerosis ...vitamin dMichael SmithSat, 10 Dec 2011 08:19:34 +0000http://www.sunningdaleosteopaths.co.uk/my-blog/2011/12/10/gene-link-between-vitamin-d-and-multiple-sclerosis.html396665:4842806:14052135The 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

]]>http://www.sunningdaleosteopaths.co.uk/my-blog/rss-comments-entry-14052135.xmlBeing Fit Is Probably More Important Than Losing Weight?exerciseobesityMichael SmithWed, 07 Dec 2011 08:39:31 +0000http://www.sunningdaleosteopaths.co.uk/my-blog/2011/12/7/being-fit-is-probably-more-important-than-losing-weight.html396665:4842806:14010531Researchers 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

]]>http://www.sunningdaleosteopaths.co.uk/my-blog/rss-comments-entry-14010531.xmlBracknell Sports Initiative Dec 7th 2011 With Sir Steve Redgrave ...Michael SmithThu, 01 Dec 2011 09:57:21 +0000http://www.sunningdaleosteopaths.co.uk/my-blog/2011/12/1/bracknell-sports-initiative-dec-7th-2011-with-sir-steve-redg.html396665:4842806:13928492Sir 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

]]>http://www.sunningdaleosteopaths.co.uk/my-blog/rss-comments-entry-13928492.xmlPossible Privatisation of Heatherwood Hospital In Ascot ...Michael SmithThu, 24 Nov 2011 10:15:17 +0000http://www.sunningdaleosteopaths.co.uk/my-blog/2011/11/24/possible-privatisation-of-heatherwood-hospital-in-ascot.html396665:4842806:13850988Looks like some developments afoot regarding Heatherwood …

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

 

]]>http://www.sunningdaleosteopaths.co.uk/my-blog/rss-comments-entry-13850988.xmlEnglefield Green - New Students ...Michael SmithThu, 24 Nov 2011 10:11:40 +0000http://www.sunningdaleosteopaths.co.uk/my-blog/2011/11/24/englefield-green-new-students.html396665:4842806:13850974As 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

]]>http://www.sunningdaleosteopaths.co.uk/my-blog/rss-comments-entry-13850974.xmlEpidural Steroid Injections For Lumbar Disc Herniations ...low backsurgeryMichael SmithWed, 23 Nov 2011 19:09:31 +0000http://www.sunningdaleosteopaths.co.uk/my-blog/2011/11/23/epidural-steroid-injections-for-lumbar-disc-herniations.html396665:4842806:13844098Does 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

]]>http://www.sunningdaleosteopaths.co.uk/my-blog/rss-comments-entry-13844098.xmlBig Link Between Exercise And Sleep ...exercisesleepMichael SmithWed, 23 Nov 2011 18:48:44 +0000http://www.sunningdaleosteopaths.co.uk/my-blog/2011/11/23/big-link-between-exercise-and-sleep.html396665:4842806:13843362If 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

]]>http://www.sunningdaleosteopaths.co.uk/my-blog/rss-comments-entry-13843362.xmlStaines Name Change ...Michael SmithThu, 17 Nov 2011 10:26:56 +0000http://www.sunningdaleosteopaths.co.uk/my-blog/2011/11/17/staines-name-change.html396665:4842806:13757696Staines 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

]]>http://www.sunningdaleosteopaths.co.uk/my-blog/rss-comments-entry-13757696.xmlMind Affecting Body?arthritisMichael SmithTue, 15 Nov 2011 12:58:03 +0000http://www.sunningdaleosteopaths.co.uk/my-blog/2011/11/15/mind-affecting-body.html396665:4842806:13730538If 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!

 

]]>http://www.sunningdaleosteopaths.co.uk/my-blog/rss-comments-entry-13730538.xmlBracknell Swimathon ...Michael SmithThu, 10 Nov 2011 09:47:35 +0000http://www.sunningdaleosteopaths.co.uk/my-blog/2011/11/10/bracknell-swimathon.html396665:4842806:13664648http://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.

 

 

]]>http://www.sunningdaleosteopaths.co.uk/my-blog/rss-comments-entry-13664648.xmlNuts!diabetesdietingobesityMichael SmithFri, 04 Nov 2011 13:04:25 +0000http://www.sunningdaleosteopaths.co.uk/my-blog/2011/11/4/nuts.html396665:4842806:13594044Eating 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

]]>http://www.sunningdaleosteopaths.co.uk/my-blog/rss-comments-entry-13594044.xmlShoulder Injections - Less Same as More?surgeryMichael SmithThu, 27 Oct 2011 16:25:18 +0000http://www.sunningdaleosteopaths.co.uk/my-blog/2011/10/27/shoulder-injections-less-same-as-more.html396665:4842806:13486986A 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

]]>http://www.sunningdaleosteopaths.co.uk/my-blog/rss-comments-entry-13486986.xmlVirginia Water Pavilion?Michael SmithThu, 27 Oct 2011 16:11:17 +0000http://www.sunningdaleosteopaths.co.uk/my-blog/2011/10/27/virginia-water-pavilion.html396665:4842806:13486838Walking 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

 

]]>http://www.sunningdaleosteopaths.co.uk/my-blog/rss-comments-entry-13486838.xmlTraffic on the A30 between Camberley and Bagshot ...Michael SmithThu, 27 Oct 2011 16:09:23 +0000http://www.sunningdaleosteopaths.co.uk/my-blog/2011/10/27/traffic-on-the-a30-between-camberley-and-bagshot.html396665:4842806:13486731Traffic 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.

]]>http://www.sunningdaleosteopaths.co.uk/my-blog/rss-comments-entry-13486731.xmlBracknell and Swinley Forest ...Michael SmithThu, 13 Oct 2011 09:48:14 +0000http://www.sunningdaleosteopaths.co.uk/my-blog/2011/10/13/bracknell-and-swinley-forest.html396665:4842806:13236073Congratulations 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!

 

 

]]>http://www.sunningdaleosteopaths.co.uk/my-blog/rss-comments-entry-13236073.xmlCentral Heating And Obesity ...exerciseobesityMichael SmithThu, 13 Oct 2011 08:56:10 +0000http://www.sunningdaleosteopaths.co.uk/my-blog/2011/10/13/central-heating-and-obesity.html396665:4842806:13235769http://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’!

]]>http://www.sunningdaleosteopaths.co.uk/my-blog/rss-comments-entry-13235769.xmlSleep and Obesity ...obesitysleepMichael SmithFri, 30 Sep 2011 14:06:08 +0000http://www.sunningdaleosteopaths.co.uk/my-blog/2011/9/30/sleep-and-obesity.html396665:4842806:13035397Scientists 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

]]>http://www.sunningdaleosteopaths.co.uk/my-blog/rss-comments-entry-13035397.xmlSleep and Study ...sleepMichael SmithWed, 28 Sep 2011 15:23:42 +0000http://www.sunningdaleosteopaths.co.uk/my-blog/2011/9/28/sleep-and-study.html396665:4842806:13011393More 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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