Health Advice

This practise developed by Dr William Sutherland in the early 1900s an American osteopath, utilises a non invasive alternative therapy, which is usually associated with alleviating Arthritis, Asthma, Autism, Birth Trauma Bronchitis, Colic, Depression, Hyperactivity, Insomnia, Migraine, Stress, Tinnitus & Whiplash.

Therapist’s sense, assess and locate the movement of the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), By gently working with the spine, the skull and its cranial sutures, therapists relieve the restrictions of nerve passages and optimise the CSF movements through the spinal cord, and assist the body’s natural capacity for self-repair after the body suffers trauma(accident), by manually applying subtle pressure and encouraging movement of the spinal and cranial bones in an attempt to release the blockages to relieve tension.

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This is an ancient form of healing combining massage and acupuncture, practised over 3,000 years ago in Japan and China. It was developed into its current form using a system of special massage points which are placed strategically around the body, and to some extent is still practised in Japan today.

One popular technique involves massaging and stimulation with the thumb and or fingertips, to certain pressure points, these pressure points are the same as those utilised in acupuncture. Practitioners also use various other parts of their body such as palms of hands, knees and elbow, to work and vary the amount of pressure required.

The testimonials of existing clients and previously sceptical believers, probably contributes to its success and could explain why it is still popular today, many patients quote saying “Relief from pain can be quite rapid and effective from the first consultation”.

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Babies need almost as much sleep as when they were younger - usually about 11 hours at night until the age of two. At 12 months your toddler probably has two naps during the day but by 18 months this will possibly end up as one sleep in the afternoon until the age of 5.

• Being woken up at night or having difficulty settling your toddler to sleep is common and most parents face this well beyond the first year. To help improve the situation below are a few tips.
• Make sure they follow a bedtime routine - toddlers enjoy knowing what’s going to happen when and in which order - it makes them feel secure.
• Stick to the same bedtime and naptimes each day. If your child knows when sleep time is they are more likely to fall asleep on cue.
• Let your child fall asleep on her own - if you lie with them each night, or sing to them they’ll need you to do the same when they wake in the night.

If your baby is reliant on you putting them to sleep - teaching them to sleep on their own may not be easy. Many parents have a structured approach, leave the room and the toddler starts to protest wait 5 Minutes before going back, then 10 Minutes etc. It may take a few nights as they have more staying power than babies.

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All children develop at their own pace and some don’t walk until they are older than 15 months! When they are - it’s important to ensure their feet are looked after to avoid long term damage and uncomfort.

Tight shoes, socks and even bedclothes can bend the soft bones in your child’s feet out of shape causing long term damage. They don’t need shoes until they are walking outdoors and even then shoes should be taken off indoors. Toddler feet grow fast - check them regularly as you may need the next shoe size within 6-8 weeks.

When buying shoes check:

• They fit - feet should be measured every time and shoes fitted to the largest foot
• There is growing space at the toe
• They stay on when the toddler walks or runs
• They are comfortable
• They are flat to support the feet
• They aren’t too heave

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Swimming offer many health benefits to asthmatics and other chest and lung related diseases, Parents of new born children are advised to take their children swimming as early and often as possible, many local authorities also encourage swimming amongst younger children offering free swimming lessons and facilities, swimming is an activity that effectively burns lots of calories, can help to build muscular strength and endurance, and more importantly can improve your bodies cardiovascular fitness levels.

Swimming is an activity which can be undertaken by all ages and more importantly an activity you can do safely into old age, as it is easy on the bodies joints, for children learning to swim from an early age not only strengthens the bond between parent/teacher and child, but can also teach the child to enjoy and become confident in water and also to equip them with skills that may one day save their lives.

Children between 0-12 months old have the ability to swim under water so to speak, if put underwater they’ll open their eyes and hold their breath as a in-built response to stop water getting into the lungs and drowning, it is a natural phenomenon known as the Mammalian Dive Reflex, which is believed to be programmed as a automatic response as opposed to a learnt reaction, deep rooted with the fact that the baby is submerged in amniotic fluid during pregnancy and have the ability to hold their breath under water due to a automatic.

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There are plenty of formulations of toothpaste out on the market these days each different to suit our specific needs. The all round ingredient to look out for include fluoride as this prevents tooth decay, alongside antibacterial agents which help fight plaque. For sensitive teeth potassium citrate helps calm the nerves and whitening agents and bicarbonate soda will help blitz surface stains that are caused by food and drink.

Mouth wash isn’t a substitute for brushing and flossing, but part of a regime that will help keep your teeth healthy. Most contain ingredients to help fight plaque, tooth decay and help freshen breath.

Flossing is essential to remove plaque and bacteria and to help keep decay and gum disease at bay. It should be done once a day in the evening before brushing b gliding the floss between your teeth avoiding a sawing action so you don’t risk damaging the gums.

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We all know that brushing twice a day is essential and for extra brownie points we need to floss. A recent survey found that only 30% of people clean their teeth for the required two minutes twice a day. Paying more attention to your daily routine will help ensure that your teeth stay healthy.

There isn’t an art to cleaning your teeth, you should brush first thing in the morning before breakfast to remove the plaque build up and last thing at night at least 30 minutes after eating as acid from the food and drink can temporarily soften the enamel. Brushing too soon after eating may lead to erosion.

Choosing a brush that’s small enough to manoeuvre easily inside your mouth and apply a pea sized amount of toothpaste. Sweeping the bristles along the gum line at a 45 degree angle to your teeth stimulates blood flow which in turn helps prevent gum disease. You should start with the teeth at the back of the mouth brush the inner, outer and chewing surfaces of the teeth using short back and forth movements. By brushing the tongue this removes bacteria and freshen breath.

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