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Finally lose those extra kilos
Danielle N. Dellorto The striking new results of a paper published in the August issue of American Journal of Preventive Medicine shows that dieters can double their weight loss by jotting down what foods they eat. Scientists at several clinical-research centers in the U.S. found that dieters who kept a food diary lost twice as [...]
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Osteoporosis Risk Test
International Osteoporosis Foundation 1. Have either of your parents broken a hip after a minor bump or fall? 2. Have you broken a bone after a minor bump or fall? 3. For Women: did you undergo menopause before the age 45? 4. For Women: Have your periods stopped for 12 months or more (other than during lactation or pregnancy)? [...]
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Osteopathy and Pregnancy
Adapted by Deborah Joy Calleja, Osteopath, The Medical Sanctuary How does being pregnant affect a woman’s body? Pregnancy causes the body to undergo many changes. Throughout the 9 months, progressive adaptations occur to allow for developing child. The ligaments soften, the curves of the spine change, and the posture is altered. The weight of the [...]
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Osteopathy and Gardening
Adapted by, Deborah Joy Calleja, Osteopath, The Medical Sanctuary Gardening habits that can lead to body pain. 1. Lower back pain as a result of raking, shovelling, lifting and reaching forward during pruning and weeding. 2. Neck and shoulder pain (nerve root irritation) resulting from pulling the starting cord of a mower, pruning or hunching [...]
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How Osteopathy Can Help You Post Pregnancy
Deborah Joy Calleja, Osteopath, The Medical Sanctuary Osteopathy – Post pregnancy Why see an Osteopath after the birth of your child? Pregnancy and birth, places stress on a woman’s body, stretching ligaments and joints. Treatment by an osteopath can help restore the body’s balance, removing tension and assisting new mothers cope with broken sleep and [...]
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Women’s Skin Soaks Up 5lb of Beauty Products Each Year
Samantha Booth WOMEN absorb more than 5lb of chemicals from beauty products through their skin every year. A daily routine of cleansing, toning and moisturising is thought to be essential for a healthy and youthful complexion, but scientists are now raising concerns about the damage chemicals in cosmetics and toiletries are doing to our bodies. [...]
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Australian Journal of Osteopathy – Pubic Distortions
By Peter Carter, Osteopath, The Medical Sanctuary The pelvis may be viewed as 3 separate bones having 2 possible fixation areas. The first in the in the pubic symphysis is the anterior and inferior end and the second is the sacro-illiac joints the posterior and superior ends. Secondly it can be seen in walking illial [...]
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Broccoli Could Reverse Diabetes