Most of us don’t pay much attention to our voice until something goes wrong. Your voice is more than just sound; it is a vital part of your identity and how you connect with others. Whether you are a professional speaker, teacher, or performer, or just gen pop being able to express yourself clearly is …
Category Archives: Women’s Health
Subtle Signs Your Voice Is Under Strain
We often think of voice issues as affecting only performers, singers, or public speakers. But the truth is, problems like hoarseness or even complete voice loss can happen to anyone. Vocal strain often builds up gradually, and the early warning signs are easy to miss.
ADHD in Adults
ADHD is a developmental disorder and mental health condition that affects behaviour and is often thought of as a condition that only affects children. However, research suggests that around 4% of adults have this condition, but many are oblivious because it was not recognised in childhood.
The Link Between the Voice and Nervous System Health
The voice and the nervous system are often thought of as separate, but they are deeply connected. If you have ever felt your voice shake with anxiety or struggled to speak clearly under pressure, you have already experienced this connection.
Osteopathic Care of babies, learning from looking back.
I’m a committed, enthusiastic lifelong learner and love travel, so getting to do both at the same is a win-win in my world. In all honesty, since covid 19, leaving my postcode still feels like a big adventure (yep, I know!) So the last week has been super special. I’m a committed, enthusiastic lifelong learner …
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Seasonal Affective Disorder, and light therapy
It’s September, and the nights are drawing in so quickly it’s reminded me that this is the critical time to put measures in place if you have or are at risk of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Winter depression is the other name for SAD; it’s a type of depression triggered by the change of seasons, …
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Raynaud’s explained
Most of us will have experienced numbness or tingling in our fingers after getting a tub of ice cream out of the freezer or when it’s really cold outside. For most folks, this is a short-lived unpleasant experience.
Do you understand the “core”?
The “core” is scientifically called the lumbopelvic-hip complex (LPHC). It’s everything our head, arms and legs attach too, the torso or trunk of the body. Most often its acts as a stabiliser and force transfer, yet people focus on training it in isolation as a prime mover, with exercises like sit-ups, crunches, and planks. If …
Women’s health surgery
Gynaecological surgery can be confusing, emotive and sometimes complicated. Non-childbirth-related operations include myomectomy, hysterectomy, and pelvic floor repair.
Fibromyalgia explained
Fibromyalgia is a mysterious long-term condition involving widespread chronic pain without a known cause; it’s more frustrating than a diagnosis. Some people will eventually discover a specific reason. Still, most times, the condition appears triggered by a physically stressful event, such as an injury, infection or having a baby. Or an emotional upset, such as …