Before we look into the post stroke exercise and rehabilitation recommended for the best possible physical and mental outcome of stroke survivors, let's look at some of the stats and risk factors in the USA: The size of the problem Stroke kills more than 130,000Americans each year—that’s 1 out of every 20 deaths. Someone in the United [...]

What is a Stroke There are two main types of stroke - Ischaemic strokes which are caused by a blocked blood vessel cutting off the blood supply to the brain which often leads to damage to brain cells. - Haemorrhagic strokes which are caused when a blood vessel bursts within or on the surface of [...]

Causes of antalgic list or lean Antalgic list or lean is often associated with lower back pain, although it can also be associated with middle or upper back pain and even with neck pain, causing an overall antalgic posture.  The most common cause of this condition is due to a muscle spasm and may disappear […]

What do you need to do to lose weight? Want to learn how to lose belly fat? But we all know what we need to do to lose weight whether it’s on our belly, bum, arms or legs, right?  Surely I do not need to spell it out?  Just watch your caloric intake and caloric […]

Keith Tucker - Applied Movement Neurologist & Trainer We, my husband and I, are very fortunate in that we live on a street with lovely friendly neighbours, one of whom is an Ironman athlete.  What has this to do with 'applied movement neurology', I hear you asking?  Well, he happens to train with Keith Tucker, [...]

Facts about back pain Here are some facts about back pain: It is one of the most common physical complaints among adults and a main cause of misery too.  At some point in their lives, a vast majority of people will experience some sort of back pain or discomfort felt in the upper, middle, or […]

Why do we make such a fuss about hay fever? I’m sure if you’re reading this article you are obviously looking for ways to combat hay fever.  And I do not use the term ‘combat’ lightly.  Most of us that suffer from it do so for years, relentlessly.  It’s not just the sneezing wholeheartedly with the […]

This article will look at the causes, combating and effective treatments for diabetic foot ulcers: What are Diabetic Ulcers? Diabetes unfortunately comes with several complications, many of which are unseen, but there is one symptom that’s dangerously visible: diabetic ulcers. While the damage often lurks within the body for those who have diabetes, as it […]

Turmeric, Ayurveda & Cystitis A few days ago I woke up in the middle of the night with excruciating pain which I quickly recognised as the onset of cystitis.  It’s a horrible way to wake up and as my husband is a light sleeper, I didn’t want to start turning on my computer to Google how to […]

I never used to diet or exercise, having been blessed with a naturally skinny figure – now all that has changed – the power of Ayurveda and exercise for my chronic lung condition is not lost on me.  If I steer away from my Ayurveda herbs and diet, or if I don’t exercise most days […]