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17th February, 2022

World Cancer Day

By Zara Ford

According to the World Health Organisation, cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide—nearly one in six deaths. With early detection and treatment, between 30-50% of cancer deaths can be...

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17th February, 2022

February – Heart Health month

By Zara Ford

I have been thinking about writing this article for many years. You may ask, why haven’t you? Because it flies in the face of the current NHS medical model of...

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17th February, 2022

Tinnitus – Searching for the sound of silence

By Zara Ford

Tinnitus, or ‘ringing in the ears,’ is the phenomenon of hearing phantom noises in your ears that are not from an external source. It has a wide range of presentations,...

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20th January, 2022

Sleep – Essential To Wellbeing

By Zara Ford

The 3rd of January was the festival of sleep day. There is a reason why they use sleep deprivation for an effective torture method – it’s because it’s essential for...

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20th January, 2022

How to lose weight

By Zara Ford

Overweight? Fed up with diets? Read on……. Over the years I have helped many people with their weight, talking them through the myths and the science. This is my chance...

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20th January, 2022

Cervical Cancer Prevention Week

By Zara Ford

This one is close to my heart as my mother died of cervical cancer at the age of 54 – so if I can encourage even one person to get...

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20th January, 2022

10 Natural Ways to Build Healthy Bones

By Zara Ford

Building healthy bones is extremely important. Our skeleton supports movement and important organs essential for a healthy active life. Minerals are incorporated into your bones during childhood, adolescence and early...

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16th December, 2021

Walking for Health Month

By Zara Ford

Why are the hospitals under so much pressure? The obvious answer is covid-19 patients but it wouldn’t be the right one, well, not directly but is it the indirect cause....

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16th December, 2021

Long Covid

By Zara Ford

On September 8th 2021 it was World Physiotherapy Day, which celebrates the work that physiotherapists across the world do to help their patients on their healthcare journey. This year’s topic...

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16th December, 2021

Touch Starvation

By Zara Ford

Touch Starvation – what it means to us as humans Humans are largely social beings, and some research suggests that many people feel comfort, security, and satisfaction from physical contact. Deprivation...

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16th December, 2021

5 simple exercises

By Zara Ford

Stuck at home? Weather rubbish?  Here are 5 simple exercises you can do at home with no special equipment. Step ups  Find a step, if you are in a bungalow...

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29th November, 2021

6 Health Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar

By Zara Ford

Apple cider vinegar is a popular home remedy. People have used it for centuries in cooking and medicine. Many people claim it can relieve a wide range of health complaints,...

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