Fertility in 2022: What’s the latest?

Did you know, more than 3.5 million people in the UK go through some kind of fertility challenge?* And when it comes to infertility, (a term which refers to the inability to get pregnant), according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, it’s been estimated that one in seven heterosexual couples are impacted […]

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How do you know if you’ve got long covid?

How do you know if you’ve got long covid-1

It’s fair to say 2022 looks a lot different to 2020. But while we might be through the thick of the coronavirus storm, we now have another stumbling block to add to our healthcare agenda. And that’s long covid. Long covid is nothing new. It’s believed the term was coined by a Dr Elisa Perego […]

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How to manage stress during your fertility journey

Stress can have wide and varied impacts on the human body. From headaches and sleep problems to weight gain and weight loss, chronic stress can even cause memory and concentration problems. But there’s more. Along with increased blood pressure and digestive disorders, stress can have a massive impact on our mental health. And, according to […]

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Getting into the garden? 6 ways to look after your joints

It’s no secret that in the UK we’re a nation of gardeners. According to the latest stats, there are around 27 million gardeners in the UK. And it’s clear to see why. From boosting your energy, to getting some vitamin D and enhancing your creativity to relieving some stress – gardening brings numerous benefits. But while […]

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Endometriosis Awareness Month 2022: Can acupuncture help ease the pain?

With March marking Endometriosis Awareness Month, it seems an ideal time to raise awareness of the positive impact acupuncture can have for sufferers of this chronic and often debilitating medical condition which can affect fertility. What is endometriosis? According to the NHS, endometriosis is one of the most painful health conditions to cope with.  The […]

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An osteopath has got your back – and there’s new research to prove it

A 2022 study has highlighted just how osteopathy can promote better health and thanks to the use of osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT), it can lower the risk of chronic pains from spreading. The study, which was published in the Journal of Osteopathic Medicine, compared patients who were suffering from bad backs. It looked at those […]

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Do you know what’s a real pain in the back? Sciatica

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The medical term relates to a set of symptoms caused due to the general compression or irritation of one of five spinal nerve roots in your lower back. Despite their name, these spinal nerves don’t just have an impact on your back. They run all the way down your legs. Which means sciatica can cause […]

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Does Covid-19 affect male fertility?

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We’ve spoken before about the factors that can affect the quality of sperm. From alcohol and environmental endocrine factors to anabolic steroids and fevers. But now, according to new research, there’s another item to add to the list – and that’s Covid-19. Detailed in a National Institutes of Health-funded research study, which looked at whether […]

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