wellbeing
Breaking Addictions
As a young adult, I constantly feel the strain of needing to fit into society and for many other young people like me, the effects of this unabating pressure can become quite harmful if we find ourselves giving in. One such form of this problem arises from the ever-prevailing drug and drinking culture. As a […]
The Pursuit of Pleasures
My father arrived in the UK in 1962. He left Pakistan, his family and friends, his whole life with an understanding that the UK would provide greater opportunities for himself and his growing family. In the early days he worked 6 or 7 days a week, sending money to my mother and saving money in […]
Dealing With Lower Back Pain
Since graduating as an Osteopath in 1992 I have treated thousands of patients. Many have presented with the common issue of lower back pain (LBP). Osteopathy is a manual form of treatment founded in the late 19th Century by Dr Andrew Taylor Still. 1 It is increasingly becoming the choice of treatment for all types […]
Happiness
As I begin to write this blog, the rather quirky ‘70s/80s comedian Ken Dodd springs to mind. His TV shows would often feature his very catchy song: “Happiness, happiness, the greatest gift that I possess I thank the Lord that I’ve been blessed With more than my share of happiness…..” 1 The rest of his […]
Fasting & Heart Disease
The 15th of July 1993 is not a day that I am likely to forget. It was the day that my beloved father passed away from a sudden heart attack and as a result, became another statistic in the ever-increasing list of those affected by cardiovascular disease. ‘Coronary heart disease (CHD) – Disease that affects […]
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