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Conditions & Awareness

Practical advice, insights and news from across Walnut Grove Clinic and Walnut Grove Studio.
23rd July, 2026

When Dizziness Strikes

By Steve Harper

What is BPPV? Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) is one of the most common causes of dizziness and vertigo, yet it can feel extremely alarming when it first occurs. Many...

25th June, 2026

Men Have Hormones Too

By Ruth Seymour

As we near the end of Men’s Health Week, I want to talk about the impact of hormones on male health. In my experience, men do not spend half as...

21st May, 2026

Less Inflammation, Less Pain: Why your GUT might be running the show

By Ruth Seymour

Most people think pain is purely structural. Bad back? Must be an injury. Achy joints? Probably “wear and tear.” Stiff and sore all the time? Maybe I’m just getting older....

20th November, 2025

Is Your Work Setup Damaging Your Health?

By Steve Harper

In today’s world, many of us spend a significant amount of time sitting at a desk in an office or home environment. However, prolonged sitting can have a negative impact...

23rd October, 2025

Better Breathing

By Becky Hobbs

Living with chronic lung conditions such as COPD and asthma can be challenging and often leaves individuals feeling short of breath and fatigued. Better Breathing (pulmonary rehabilitation) classes are tailored...

21st August, 2025

Why Foot Health Matters in Diabetes

By Lea Shrubshall

The feet are particularly vulnerable in people with diabetes due to impaired circulation and sensation. Small injuries, like a blister or crack, can go unnoticed and worsen quickly without proper...

20th March, 2025

Hip Pain

By Kathryn Harper

Hip pain is a common issue that affects many individuals, more commonly women and especially as they age. There are various causes of hip pain but we are going to...

20th February, 2025

The Importance of Footcare

By Lea Shrubshall

When we think of health, our feet are often the last thing on our minds, but taking care of them is crucial, not just for staying mobile, but for our...

20th January, 2025

Hyaluronic Acid injections

By Kathryn Harper

Some of you have probably heard about hyaluronic acid by now and its benefits as it has taken the skin world by storm, helping people to keep that youthful appearance...

20th November, 2024

Tennis Elbow

By Kathryn Harper

Tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis, is a common condition that causes pain and inflammation in the tendons that connect the extensor muscles of the forearm to the elbow....

19th July, 2024

Who benefits from a defibrillator?

By Kathryn Harper

Each year in Britain around 30,000 people are struck by sudden cardiac arrest or heart attack outside of hospital environments. They can affect anyone at any time – from young...

20th June, 2024

Men’s Health

By Kathryn Harper

Men’s health in the UK is an important issue that is gaining more awareness and attention. Men in the UK face a range of health issues such as prostate cancer,...