Tag Archives: health

Mental Wellbeing in Lockdown- It’s OK to not be OK

Mental Health and Wellbeing- It is OK to feel not so OK Each one of us will respond differently to Lockdown and Covid and this is OK. It is also OK to feel stressed, anxious, sad or however indeed we feel. There are some great tools out there that can help us through on the […]

Keeping active for office workers- An app for every occasion! by Broadwater Osteopaths, Worthing

Keeping active in the office- an App for every occasion! At work and at home, many of us are sitting far too much and we are simply not meant to be inactive. Sitting too long, not only impacts on our muscles, bones and joints, it also impacts on our bodily systems like our heart, lungs […]

Aiming to loose weight? Perhaps consider these 7 tips from the team at Broadwater Osteopaths, Worthing.

Trying to loose weight? Why not look to follow these 7 tips from the team at Broadwater Osteopaths, Worthing. 1- Don’t skip meals- eat meals at regular times and don’t skip breakfast. This will assist balancing blood sugars, lessen cravings and boost metabolism too. 2- Cut back on the carbs- sugars and starches. This will […]

Workplace Wellbeing for local businesses and schools, by Broadwater Osteopaths Worthing

Workplace Wellbeing for businesses and schools Did you know at BOP, alongside offering treatments at the practice, we also offer Workplace Wellbeing assistance to many local businesses, workplaces and schools. The Wellbeing programmes are led by Osteopath, Susan Bunce, who has over 20 years’ experience in dealing with muscular, joint and stress related issues. Most […]

Can acupuncture help women with painful periods with Worthing Acupuncturist Rebecca Bond

Can acupuncture help painful periods? Dysmenorrhoea is painful cramps originating in the uterus just prior to or during menstruation. It can be primary (i.e. without any organic pathology) or secondary (i.e. associated with a pathological condition, such as endometriosis or ovarian cysts). The pain usually lasts between 8 and 72 hours.(Fraser 1992) Adolescent girls are […]

Is sitting bad for your health, by Broadwater Osteopathic Practice, Worthing

Is sitting bad for your health? Is it as bad as smoking even? It seems a drastic statement doesn’t it, but studies have shown that long-term sitting IS harmful for your health and the effects of it may not be reversible through exercise or other good habit changes. The key is essentially to minimise the […]

Walking and health, by Osteopath Matt Schofield, Worthing, West Sussex

Walking and health- Put your best foot forward! It is the height of the Summer, and we have (surprisingly) had some sun! Which is a fantastic opportunity for us to get out and about to keep ourselves fit and healthy. With the success of the Olympics so far, hopefully some of you have been inspired […]

How can I improve my fitness-you don’t need to be a Wimbledon pro, by Broadwater Osteopaths Worthing

It’s easier than you think to improve your health and fitness- you don’t have to be a Wimbledon Pro Being active has lots of benefits for your body. As well as lowering your risk of developing serious health problems, such as heart disease and type-2 diabetes in later life, being active helps keep your heart […]

Osteoporosis, fitness and why women Should do weights.

Osteoporosis is a condition that makes bones more brittle and prone to fracture. Although osteoporosis can effect men and younger people, post-menopausal women are most at risk. One of the best ways to help maintain healthy bones is to exercise regularly – which encourages the bones to absorb calcium and other mineral salts that keep […]

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Acupuncture with Rebecca Bond Worthing Acupuncturist at Broadwater Osteopaths

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Chronic fatigue syndrome is characterised by severe, disabling fatigue, and other symptoms such as musculoskeletal pain, sleep disturbance, impaired concentration and headaches (Reid 2007). The prevalence of chronic fatigue syndrome has been estimated to be from 0.007% to 2.8% in the general adult population, and from 0.006% to 3.0% in primary care, […]