General Health

Optimise your health

Nutrition – There is no denying it we are what we eat. Combined with exercise diet is the other major factor which can help us get the most out of life. Our food is our medicine and our medicine is our food.

A nutritional consultation will help you look at what you eat, why you eat it, and how to change your eating habits while working within your existing lifestyle patterns. Nutrition can also help with weight management and weight loss tackling nutritional problems can help prevent development of serious medical conditions in later life.

Acupuncture – The World Health Organisation drew up a list of conditions that lend themselves to acupuncture treatment. These include infections, digestive health, muscular skeletal problems, neurological conditions, eyes – ears – nose and throat problems,  skin complaints, Genito-urinary and fertility problems and pregnancy care.

Acupuncture is also helpful in treating mental and emotional problems such as stress related illness, anxiety, insomnia, and is an effective tool in weight control.

Homeopathy – Clinical trials have shown homeopathy can be used to treat almost any illness for which you would normally visit your GP. Homeopathic remedies can be safely taken in conjunction with conventional medicine. A number of people do use homeopathy as an alternative to conventional treatments.

Homeopathy treats you as an individual, and the underlying cause your problems – as well as helping to fight disease, homeopathy strengthens your overall health ( constitution) in order to prevent disease in the future. It is safe to use at all stages of life and for any illness, physical, mental and emotional, from minor health issues to very serious complaints.

Osteopathy – Stresses and strains can accumulate over time and symptoms may begin somewhat insidiously. The Osteopath works with structural imbalances that are present in the body to restore a state of physical balance. Patients often report improvement in many areas of their health.

Most people associate osteopathy with back and spinal care for which it can prove to be an effective solution for helping with associated pain. Osteopathy does far more than care for back pain and postural irregularities. It also deals with a wide array of issues such as: migraines, headaches, digestive problems, period problems, respiratory problems, vulnerability to infections due to a depleted immune system.  It has a calming affect on the nervous system and can help with fatigue, mood swings or depression, disturbed sleep. It can help people resolve emotional issues such as anger, grief and depression.

Cranial Osteopathy – is a very subtle,gentle approach to the treatment of the whole body, it emphasises the importance of the subtle mechanics at work within the head and pelvis while still encorporating osteopathic bio-mechanical principles to the treatment. It is a particularly effective approach to releasing strain or shock in the body after any trauma. All ages can benefit from treatment

Physiotherapy – Physiotherapy helps you restore your body back to its normal condition following an accident, illness or injury. It focuses primarily on improving the condition and subsequent function of the muscles, joints and limbs, but also provides a multi-faceted approach to improving standards of general health.

Physiotherapy focuses on providing relief from aches as a result of work or muscular conditions. It works by using a number of different methods to gradually increase the strength of the muscles, bones and connective tissues in the body; this helps to increase the range of movement and flexibility around the joints.

Aromatherapy – Aromatherapy is the practice of using the natural oils extracted from flowers, bark, stems, leaves, roots or other parts of a plant to enhance psychological and physical well-being.

It is used for a variety of applications, including pain relief, mood enhancement and increased cognitive function. Combined with the benefits of massage aromatherapy can be a powerful treatment to combat many health issues.