When I was a new and shiny graduate from the AECC maybe less than five years old, if patients told me the GP had diagnosed them with gout, I would have accepted it, no questions asked. But I learned that it’s always a good idea to actually check the symptoms fit the diagnosis and to make sure a blood test has actually been done to…
Are you a sage and wise parent? Kind and caring, but strong when needed. Do you always have time to explains everything to your kids in a way that leaves them empowered? I certainly was to my theoretical children who didn’t yet exist, in rhetorical situations, I have never actually been in. In fact, pre-kids, I was a bloody genius in the parenting department. Who…
Back in 2008 when I was diagnosed with psoriasis I was depressed, angry, ashamed and many other emotions, but I was a man on a mission for remission (Note to self: consider using that as my catchphrase). As I left the dermatologist consulting room I knew there must be an answer and thankfully for me, I found it. I can still vividly remember the feeling of relief…
Today is the last in the vitamin D series, this week it’s dosing in pregnancy, breastfeeding and formula-fed babies. It’s 15 minutes loaded with actionable insights to change lives. Key takeaways: – Most pregnant women need 4000iu daily to stay optimal, if they are overweight 2-3 stones add an extra 2-3000 iu. More than 5 stones overweight add another 4000 iu (8000iu total). – Breastfeeding…
I had soooo many great responses to last weeks growing pains video I decided to do another video, this time on pregnancy and vitamin D. One of the amazing things about treating pregnant women and children is the results you give can be profound and longlasting. Removing the dysfunction from a baby’s cervical spine and skull can have life long benefits on so many levels, it’s sometimes hard…
This week I have prepared a special video for you on growing pains. It’s a 16 minute watch packed with immediately usable content, actionable clinical sights and low level sarcasm. I cover Vitamin D in kids and then we use to expand it out to adults with generalised joint and muscle pain. We go also cover dosing for kids, obese adults, breastfeeding mum’s and my super secret…
Ten years ago when my wife was pregnant with our first child, she received a pack from the GP surgery which included advice on diet. I was intrigued to see what a standard GP’s diet advice would be. Low fat? Use sweeteners? Eat lots of wholegrains and baked potato (it’s a vegetable isn’t it?). I was surprised but pleased to note they suggested she avoid…
Happy New Year to you all !! I look forward to learning more with all of you and spreading the word on why nutrition is a key component of successful Chiropractic care. I will be talking at the Lions of Chiropractic in London on Saturday 8th February on B12 and why it could just save your life. https://b-m.facebook.com/lionsofchiropractic/ Plus I will be talking at the ECU in…
When it comes to diet and health, diversity is king. But we are creatures of habit and tend to eat the same things again and again and again. We also have a epidemic of food phobia taken to religious extremes. Consider the battle between the carnivore diet (pretty much just meat, FYI it’s essentially an extreme elimination diet) and the recent trend for veganism (it comes…
One of the unique things about the way we Chiropractors work is the view we take. Literally. We see plenty of skin and often from angles the patient can’t see. So today’s newsletter is about the little-known, skin manifestations of a growing problem in the UK – diabetes. Did you know that since 2008 the cost of type I and II diabetes to the NHS has gone up…