Posts tagged privateGP
How do I practice self compassion in mindfulness meditation?

Practising self-compassion in mindfulness meditation involves cultivating a kind and non-judgmental attitude toward yourself. 

Having compassion for yourself can help with pain, self-doubt and generally feeling overwhelmed by whatever is causing stress in your life.

Here are some steps you can follow to build self-compassion into your mindfulness practice:

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EFFECTS OF STRESS

I see so many patients with bowel problems, sleeping problems, muscle problems, you name it, and so often this always goes back to same the source: STRESS. Here I am going to explain how stress creates physical problems all over your body.

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Strength Training

In this blog post I will share with you a programme of twice weekly strength training exercises I have designed to build strength in a safe and sustainable way at home.

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Antioxidants in Your Food

In this blog post I look into the topic of antioxidants in your food, in particular where Polyphenols can be found, and some well known food sources of Polyphenols.

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Joint injections during the COVID pandemic

Due to the current pandemic with COVID-19 the guidance from the British society of Rheumatology states clearly that a steroid joint injection should only be considered when the benefit outweighs the risk. The most common reason is severe debilitating pain that does not respond to medication or rubs, interferes with sleep and is getting worse despite other treatments.

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