There are two main types of fat in our diet, saturated and unsaturated. Cholesterol builds up in the walls of the blood vessels if you eat too much saturated fat, this can stop or slow the flow of blood to your heart, brain and rest of your body. To lower cholesterol levels it is important…
Research has shown that 6 out of every 10 adults in the UK have a raised cholesterol. The only way to know if you have a raised cholesterol is to have a non-fasting blood or finger-prick test. In order to understand the risk that cholesterol poses to your health it is important to know your…
We have summarised some health benefits you can gain from cutting down on your smoking/alcohol consumption. Health benefits of stopping smoking… 72 hours – Breathing becomes easier. Bronchial tubes begin to relax and energy levels increase. 1 month – Skin appearance improves, owing to improved skin perfusion. 3-9 months – Cough, wheezing, and breathing problems…
Research has revealed that lower back pain is the highest cause of disability in the world. A study by The Global Burden of Disease found that out of the 291 conditions studied, lower back pain came in highest in terms of years lost to disability and sixth in terms of overall burden. The study is important in…
Are you getting a poor night’s sleep? Waking up tired and aching? You may be one of the thousands in the UK that are neglecting your wellbeing by sleeping on a poor quality mattress. Getting a proper night’s sleep is essential to your mental, emotional and physical welfare. In fact, back and neck pain is…
Here at the Lloyd’s Wellbeing Centre, we have a great team which includes both Osteopaths and Physiotherapists. Two of the questions that we are most frequently asked are, “What is the difference between an Osteopath and a Physiotherapist?”, and similarly, “Would an Osteopath or a Physiotherapist be best to treat my condition?” Many of our…
Broadly speaking, stress is a challenge to the body or psychology, rather than a support. Although stress is a part of everyday life, how you process it and what you do to reduce the impact of everyday tensions, will determine how your body performs in the long term. Incorporate these 5 simple changes into your…
Back pain is the second most common cause of long term absence across the UK work force and, somewhat ironically, it’s the office workers that are more likely to suffer from chronic back pain. Bad posture is a major contributing factor. If you are one of the unlucky 80% of desk workers that suffer from…
“The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another.” William James Most of us experience stress on a regular basis but neglect to take time out of our busy days to reflect and centre ourselves. When we experience stress our bodies instinctively enter the ‘fight or flight’ mode and, in…
Wellbeing is not just about helping people who are struggling with health problems; it is also about taking a proactive approach to staying healthy and optimising your performance. Take stress for example. The work environment today is a very different place to a decade or two ago. Thanks to mobile technology, email, text messaging and…