Category: Health & Wellness News

co-occurring conditions in autism
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6 Co-Occuring Conditions in Autism You Must Know About

While the core features of autism include challenges in social communication and restricted or repetitive behaviors, it is not uncommon for children with ASD to experience a variety of co-occurring conditions in autism that can further influence their development and daily functioning. Understanding these co-occuring conditions in autism is crucial for parents, educators and healthcare […]

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Non-verbal autism
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Do Non-Verbal Autistic Kids really benefit from 1:1 Therapy?

Non-verbal communication disorders can stem from a variety of underlying conditions, including autism spectrum disorder, developmental delays, or speech-language impairments due to physiological reasons. Given the critical role that effective communication plays in a child’s social, emotional and cognitive development, understanding the therapeutic approaches available to support these children is essential. Speech-language therapy, in particular, […]

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Is SpongeBob SquarePants Autistic
Autism, ASD, Neurodiversity
Health & Wellness News
Is SpongeBob SquarePants Autistic?

The beloved animated series SpongeBob SquarePants, which has captivated audiences since its debut in 1999, presents a colorful underwater world filled with quirky characters, humour and life lessons. Among its most iconic figures, SpongeBob SquarePants himself stands out for his exuberant personality, childlike innocence and unique way of interacting with those around him. As discussions […]

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autism diagnosis in siblings
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Autism 7x more likely in Younger Siblings Research says

Recent research has unveiled a noteworthy correlation between birth order and the likelihood of getting an autism diagnosis. While the etiology of autism remains a complex interplay of genetic, environmental and neurological factors, emerging studies suggest that there are also connections relating to maternal education and also to ethnicitiy. This phenomenon raises important questions about […]

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What is Regressive Autism
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Regressive Autism: what it is and how to spot it

Functional medicine for regressive autism focuses on personalized treatment plans to help improve communication, mood, behaviour and communication naturally.

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CMY Sensory Cube
Art Activities for Mental Health
Autism, ASD, Neurodiversity
Health & Wellness News
CMY Sensory Cube: the best sensory toy for autism?

The revolutionary CMK Cube blends STEAM education with playful curiosity, inspiring logical thinking and a thirst for knowledge. Ideal sensory toy for autism, ADHD and Neurodiversity.

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salicylate intolerance
Functional Nutrition
Health & Wellness News
Salicylate Intolerance: how to recognize and manage it

Salicylate intolerance, also known as salicylate sensitivity, is a condition in which the body has difficulty processing and tolerating salicylates, a type of naturally occurring chemical found in many foods, medications, and personal care products. While salicylates can be beneficial for some, such as in the treatment of pain and inflammation, they can also cause […]

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chronic pin home remedies
Get Set for Surgery
Health & Wellness News
Natural Pain Relief
Living with Arthritis: Effective Home Remedies to Manage Chronic Pain

This post recommends some effective remedies to help you Manage Chronic Pain at home. Do you often find yourself struggling with the debilitating pain of arthritis? Are you tired of relying on medications that only provide temporary relief? If so, we have great news for you! In this blog post, we will be sharing some […]

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Functional Nutrition
Functional Medicine Tests
Get Set for Surgery
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Functional Nutrition Testing

Functional Nutrition Testing is a personalised nutritional assessment to find out whether you are getting the right nutrients from your diet. Using a urine sample we measure your functional need for antioxidants, B-vitamins, minerals, digestive support, fatty acids, and amino acids i.e. the levels required for your body to function optimally. In many cases I […]

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Test your digestive function
Boost Immune Function
Functional Medicine Tests
Get Set for Surgery
Health & Wellness News
Clean your Digestive System

The first and most important part of regaining or optimizing your health is to clean your digestive system so that you can get all the nutrients from your food to where they are needed so that all your cells and organs work optimally. Secondly, a ‘clean’ digestive system will help you to avoid opportunistic infections […]

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PEMF for hip pain
Get Set for Surgery
Health & Wellness News
Natural Pain Relief
Practical Health Solutions
PEMF for Hip Pain: is it a convenient, affordable alternative to pain-killers?

PEMF for Hip Pain is a form of natural pain relief that you can do at home for daily relief of pain and joint stiffness. PEMF therapy, which stands for pulsed electromagnetic field therapy, is is a form of natural pain relief that uses low-frequency magnetic fields to stimulate healing and provide relief from pain.

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Wellbeing craft ideas for children
Art Activities for Mental Health
Health & Wellness News
7 Exciting Wellbeing Craft Ideas for kids

Wellbeing craft ideas for kids are usually limited to painting and hand-prints, but in reality there is a lot more that can be done to help your child express themselves through art and craft, as I have found out over recent months doing the Expressive Art for Wellbeing course I’m doing. I’ve listed 7 ideas […]

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indoor air testing
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Indoor Air Testing in the US

Indoor air testing is becoming increasingly popular in the USA as home-owners are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of toxic mold, chemical contaminants and dust or mites and their effect on asthma, especially in children. Whether you’re looking to improve your air quality or simply want to be sure that your home is safe, […]

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chronic pain management
Health & Wellness News
Natural Pain Relief
Practical Health Solutions
Trends Healthcare Technology
Do infrared sauna blankets really work quickly & effectively

Have you ever heard of infrared sauna blankets? If not, don’t worry – you’re not alone! While they are becoming more and more popular these days, many people still don’t know exactly what they are or how they work. In this article, we’ll take a look at what infrared sauna blankets are, how they work, […]

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Orthotic shoes
Health & Wellness News
Practical Health Solutions
Orthotic Shoes

Do you ever feel like your feet are carrying the weight of the world? You’re not alone. Foot, ankle, and knee pain can be incredibly debilitating, but there may be a solution. Orthotic shoes are designed to provide medical-grade support to combat the effects of common foot issues like plantar fasciitis, back pain, neuropathy, diabetes […]

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Autism
Cognitive Function
Functional Medicine Tests
Health & Wellness News
Autism: What Torments Parents Opens New Avenues For Research

Functional medicine for autism offers a personalized approach to treatment using natural therapies based on state-of-the-art non-invasive stool & urine testing.

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prevent osteoporosis in menopause
Functional Medicine Tests
Get Set for Surgery
Health & Wellness News
Health Conditions Caused by Stress
Natural Pain Relief
Practical Health Solutions
Root Cause Medicine
8 Ways To Prevent Osteoporosis In Menopause

Functional Medicine has many options to prevent osteoporosis in menopause, but here are 8 suggestions for you to start with. Osteoporosis is a condition that can occur in menopause due to the loss of estrogen. Estrogen helps to keep bones strong and healthy. When estrogen levels drop during menopause, bones can become weak and porous. […]

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functional Medicine
Functional Medicine Tests
Health & Wellness News
5 Ways Functional Medicine Tackles Chronic Illness Quickly & Naturally

Functional medicine focuses on the root causes of chronic illness, not just your symptoms. Personalized medicine plans based on tests could transform your life.

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Stop high oestrogen levels
Functional Medicine Tests
Health & Wellness News
Health Conditions Caused by Stress
How to Stop High Oestrogen Levels Posing a Risk

Do you know how to stop high oestrogen levels and spot the warning signs as they increase? Do you know why it is so important?

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What are the best medical cannabis strains for...
Health & Wellness News
Herbal Home Remedies
Natural Pain Relief
What are the best medical cannabis strains for….

Patients in my clinic often ask me what are the best medical cannabis strains for various conditions. But as a UK-based practitioner, the answer is not straightforward due to legislation that is highly politicized, emotive and complicated.

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Radiation Emergency Planning
Boost Immune Function
Health & Wellness News
Practical Health Solutions
Radiation Emergency Planning. Take action now.

Radiation emergency planning is what needs to be done at the time when everyone says ‘stop being alarmist, it will never get that bad’.  However, as someone who lived on the perimeter of the atomic weapons establishment (AWE Aldermaston) I have grown accustomed to having a plan then forgetting about it and hoping it will […]

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food allergy test
Food As Medicine Recipes
Functional Medicine Tests
Health & Wellness News
Health Conditions Caused by Stress
Stop pain with a simple home food allergy test kit

Allergies, sensitivities and food intolerance are definitely on the rise so many people call to ask me abut food allergy test kits, where to buy one and how it works. So here is the answer! The first thing to understand is the difference between a food allergy, a food sensitivity and food intolerance.    Food […]

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Best drinking water filter system
Health & Wellness News
Root Cause Medicine
How to Find The Best drinking water filter for you

Britain faces a £30bn bill to clean up drinking water supplies contaminated by synthetic hormones from contraceptive pills.

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Middle Age Spread
Health & Wellness News
Health Conditions Caused by Stress
How to Lose Middle Age Spread Quickly & Effectively

Good news: it IS possible to lose middle age spread! The less good news is that it definitely requires more effort to lose the weight than it took when you were younger, thanks to hormone changes. One great way to say motivated during those ‘weight plateau’ phases when your hard work does not seem to […]

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Herbal Home Remedies
Wise Women & Medicine Men
In the Steps of the Physicians of Myddfai

It’s a fair old trek up the stunningly beautiful hills around the tranquil Carmarthenshire village of Myddfai in Wales, and the undulating landscape gave me a tremendous respect for the herbalists who had trodden those paths before me. I wondered whether their health was fortified by the fresh air and daily demands of climbing the […]

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Acupuncture for Chronic Pain
Health & Wellness News
Natural Pain Relief
NICE recommends acupuncture for chronic pain

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has issued guidelines which exclude painkillers for chronic pain and instead recommend acupuncture for chronic pain, along with exercise, CBT and antidepressants.

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AcupunctureTreatmentforBackache
Health & Wellness News
Natural Pain Relief
Back(ache) To Work Week: Mouse Shoulder, stress, tension and reduced productivity – and a solution!

Backache To Work Week: Painful shoulder  Are your staff coming to work dosed up on opioids or other pain-killers, just to be able to get through a day in the office without being in too much physical pain?  Are they too afraid to take time off to get the cause of their pain addressed?  If […]

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Stress at work natural solutions
Health & Wellness News
Natural Pain Relief
Root Cause Medicine
What the Fly on the Wall of my Clinic would tell HR Managers to help them improve productivity in the workplace.

I have often joked with HR Managers that if it weren’t for employers and families, my clinic would be empty and I would be out of the job! The beauty of any lifestyle medicine such as TCM is that we get to spend 90 minutes with our clients at their first appointment and then about […]

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TCM Answer to NHS Crisis
Health & Wellness News
Root Cause Medicine
The NHS is not the crisis, but the symptom of a far worse dilemma…

We live in a society where the healthcare industry does not care about food and the food industry does not care about health, yet the very building blocks of our entire immune system can only come from that which we consume so neither industry is helping us to help ourselves! GPs swear the hippocratic oath, […]

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Functional Medicine for sleep
Health & Wellness News

Tips on Getting Enough Sleep It’s easy to point to your schedule as the reason why you can’t get enough sleep. By the time you get a free moment it’s bedtime, and you really don’t want to go to bed just yet; you need some down time. Then you stay up too late and the […]

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Hemp Milk Making Tutorial
Food As Medicine Recipes
Health & Wellness News
Make your own Hemp Milk

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Boost Immune Function
Food As Medicine Recipes
Health & Wellness News
Natural Pain Relief
Root Cause Medicine
Stop Winter Bugs in their tracks NATURALLY!

Stop Winter Bugs in their tracks NATURALLY! t’s that time of year again when children go back to school and bring home all kinds of bugs and th whole family starts coughing and sneezing.  By the time Christmas comes, children are missing nativity plays, parents are taking time off work and hospitals are crying out […]

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Acupuncture in Cardiff for Menopause
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Natural Alternatives to HRT and why the Menopause should make you feel better than ever!

Natural Alternatives to HRT and why the Menopause should make you feel better than ever! In the UK a shortage of Hormone Replacement Therapy drugs has now become a reality and it is becoming evident just how many women have relied on it without being given an alternative way of managing their menopausal symptoms, so […]

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Herbal Home Remedies
Natural Pain Relief
Acupuncture for Acne and herbal remedies you can do at home.

Acupuncture for Acne and herbal remedies you can do at home. Acupuncture for acne and herbal remedies you can do at home. The skin is the largest organ in our body and has a very important role in the elimination of toxins, so in Chinese Medicine, any skin condition is a symptom of something else […]

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Migraine
Health & Wellness News
Natural Pain Relief
Acupuncture for Migraine

Acupuncture for Migraine Migraines can be very different from one person to another, but whether they are hormonal, stress-related or have no obvious trigger, acupuncture, herbal medicine and nutritional therapy are very likely to make a big improvement. You could also consider doing one of our home-testing saliva analysis profiles to measure your hormone levels […]

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Food As Medicine Recipes
Health & Wellness News
Herbal Home Remedies
Why herbal antibiotics will always be better than pharmaceutical ones

Why herbal antibiotics will always be better than pharmaceutical ones We are at that time of year again when children go back to school and within weeks whole families start going down with ‘winter bugs’ that are spread in the playgrounds and are brought home by snotty-nosed children.  Bacteria forms, mutates and evolves so very […]

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Block category: Common

The Common category includes the following blocks: Paragraph, image, headings, list, gallery, quote, audio, cover, video. The paragraph block is the default block type.  It should not have any alignment of any kind. It should just flow like you would normally expect. Nothing fancy. Just straight up text, free flowing, with love. This paragraph is […]

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Block category: Embeds

This post tests various embed blocks: The Common category includes the following blocks: Paragraph, image, headings, list, gallery, quote, audio, cover, video. The paragraph block is the default block type.  It should not have any alignment of any kind. It should just flow like you would normally expect. Nothing fancy. Just straight up text, free […]

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Block category: Widgets

The shortcode widget: The Archive Widget: The same Archive widget but as a dropdown: The Category widget block has an additional option for showing category hierarchies: The Latest Comments widget can display or hide the avatars, the date, and the comment excerpt: Here is an example of the Comments widget with all the options disabled. […]

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Block category: Layout Elements

The Layout Elements category includes the following blocks: Group, Button, Columns, Media & Text, separator, spacer, read more, and page break. This group block has a light green background color. The read more block should be right below this text, but only on list pages of themes that show the full content. It won’t show […]

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Block category: Formatting

The formatting category includes the following blocks: The classic block can have almost anything in it. a heading The custom HTML block lets you put HTML that isn’t configured like blocks in it. (this div has a width of 45%) The preformatted block.The Road Not TakenRobert Frost Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,And sorry […]

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Keyboard navigation

There are many different ways to use the web besides a mouse and a pair of eyes. Users navigate for example with a keyboard only or with their voice. All the functionality, including menus, links and forms should work using a keyboard only. This is essential for all assistive technology to work properly. The only […]

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