I finally was getting married (end of December last year - almost a month ago - wow). I went to bed beginning to feel excited about the next day, 3 months of planning had come together, family had arrived from Australia and we had celebrated Christmas together for the first time in 6 years. More family and friends had tackled the M25, M3 & A303 and were safely ensconced in their beds. Tomorro...
Read MoreTips to reduce water retention in the hot weather
At the end of a long day in this weather it isn't unusual for your ankles or hands to feel swollen or bloated. Maybe your shoes are tighter or rings are harder to get off. To help identify the causes of your swelling it may help to write a food diary. This will help to make connections between certain foods and periods of bloating/swelling.If you are pregnant or are concerned that it is not ju...
Read MoreExercises for Christmas Shopping Aches & Pains
Last month I wrote a blog on the Evolution of Christmas Shopping and suggested some tips on how to survive the seasonal splurge. If you do have a long day pounding the pavements or the shopping centres planned, hopefully you will wear some comfortable shoes, but if you spend longer out shopping than you are used to, you may well have achy backs, arms, legs and feet. Whilst it is tempting to sit do...
Read MoreTips for choosing the right party shoes
Party Time Shoes
So you have chosen the right outfit for your work Christmas party, or for Christmas Day, but you still have to find that perfect pair of shoes. If like me it is a rare occurrence that you wear anything other than your comfortable trainers or flats, then the thought of wearing anything more formal can fill you with dread. After all several hours in a pair of uncomfortabl...
Read MoreCycling – advice to help you prepare for your rides
Both Danny and I are supporting long distance cycle rides this weekend, providing osteopathic treatment as the cyclists proceed along their route, to ensure that they can keep those wheels turning.Most of these cyclists are not members of cycling clubs, and don't cycle these sorts of distance regularly, so we have prepared a guide on the sorts of exercises and stretches that they should be doi...
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