Category: Health and Wellbeing

Covid-19: Why do we miss touch so much? Osteopath Clinic London Bridge SE1

Covid-19: Why do we miss touch so much?

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In this blog, Lorna Rose (osteopath at Harper Road Osteopaths, London) explains why we are missing touch during Covid and what we gain from touch as humans. Touch is a fundamental aspect of human communication and well-being, playing a particularly crucial role for individuals with dementia and those experiencing isolation. Research has consistently demonstrated the profound benefits of human touch across various contexts. Physiologically, touch has significant effects on the body; it reduces levels of the stress hormone cortisol, increases serotonin to promote calmness, and releases oxytocin, often referred to as the “happiness hormone.” Additionally, touch induces physical relaxation and […]

Some helpful apps for those living with ME/CFS Liviing with ME and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Some helpful apps for those living with ME/CFS

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Helpful apps for those living with ME/CFS (as recommended by our patients) Through our experience of Perrin Technique and treating patients living with ME/CFS, we have come to appreciate how technology can play a vital role in recovery. It can help patients to manage their condition in a more productive way as well as providing an easy way to track and monitor symptoms, facilitating communication with medical professionals but also allow us to notice trends. Here are the app’s that patients of our have found helpful, hopefully you will to! A customisable health tracker with unique stats and insights. This […]

Covid19 Update Osteopath Clinic in London Bridge

Covid19 Update

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COVID-19 Measures It is with great sadness that we need to inform all our clients that the practice is now closed for the foreseeable future. We decided that, on balance, the risk of becoming an unwitting vector for the virus despite advanced hygiene measures and screening was too high for us to take. We have set up an advisory telephone booking schedule for existing patients requiring advice or help with their individual treatment plans which we will be adapting to take account of the hands on element not being available at this time. it goes without saying that we wish […]

Rethink Office Cake 12 ways to mak your workplace healthier

Rethink Office Cake

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12 ways to mak your workplace healthier Something I always found hard to avoid when I had an office job…do you?Is it time to rethink the office Krispy Creme birthday habit? Take a look at this info graphic from research carried out at Chester Uni by Lou Walker.Swap cake for something healthier but don’t drop the habit of getting together to chat for a good positive work vibe.#osteopathyworks#lifebalance#healthyoffice