Like the Upper Cross Syndrome (discussed in the previous article), the Lower Cross Syndrome (LCS) is one of the most common compensatory patterns and a postural disorder in the lower back, pelvis, and hip joints of the muscles. The ‘Unterkreuz syndrome’ is also known as pelvic crossed syndrome, Lower Crossed Syndrome or Distal Crossed Syndrome. […]
Do you find that you’re always being asked to sit up straight? Do you complain of shoulder pain and/or neck pain often? Scared you’re developing a hunchback? If you’re nodding yes to these questions, chances are you may have ‘Upper Crossed Syndrome’ (UCS). This is a muscle imbalance that occurs in the neck and shoulders. […]
Some years ago, Zeenia started experiencing severe pain throughout her body. As her symptoms worsened, she sought help from numerous specialists, but no one could diagnose her condition. “I was told they didn’t know what was wrong with me; the blood tests came back good, x-rays and other scans were clear too. They kept shuffling […]
About 8 in 10 people have one or more bouts of Lower Back Pain. Most often, it is not due to a serious disease or major back problem, and the exact cause of the pain is not clear. This is called non-specific Lower Back Pain. The usual advice is to keep active and do normal […]
Yoga is often prescribed as something of a ‘cure-all’, by both – medical practitioners and the general public. Whether you’re suffering from low back pain, pregnancy issues, stiff muscles, stress or regular ailments, the answer is often, “Go do yoga!”. Now, don’t get me wrong, I love yoga and I am convinced it has a […]
The founder of the modern Self-help Movement – Louise Hay, who died aged 90 – inspired such devotion that her clients regarded her a ‘living saint’. She treated emotional problems and alleviated physical illnesses with the power of love and positive thinking. Her groundbreaking book, ‘You Can Heal Your Life’ (1984) has sold over sixty […]
Modern medicine’s greatest challenges are metabolic diseases: Obesity, type2 Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, High Blood Cholesterol, and Fatty Liver – collectively known as the Metabolic Syndrome. The roots of Metabolic Syndrome lie in our modern eating-habits – abundance of sugar, dairy and meat, artificial colours and flavors, artificial sweeteners and overdependence on refined and processed […]
There is enough for every man’s needs, but not for his greed! The demand for meat consumption globally is similar – and Mother Earth is running out of resources to provide it. The meat industry uses up exorbitant amounts of land and water, making it the number one contributor to deforestation and climate change. If […]
Are you also wondering how to lose weight? Over the past few weeks, my inbox has been brimming with requests from readers trying to lose weight. Our conventional ideas about weight loss – ‘eat less, move more’ – requires a lot of willpower. Counting calories, exercising every day and fighting hunger! Eventually, people give […]
During these unprecedented times, it’s crucial that we stay home and work safely, but more importantly, that we keep our lungs and immune systems healthy to improve our body’s ability to fight off infections. As you know, COVID-19 obstructs respiratory pathways with thick mucus. For medicines and treatments to work, the airways must be open […]
Already experiencing pandemic fatigue, many of us feel ill-prepared to endure another lockdown. With no clear end in sight, coronavirus is having a massive negative effect on mental health, with many experiencing stress, anxiety and insomnia. With the new variants spreading even faster, people’s emotional health is likely to give way under the strain of […]