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Lucks Yard Clinic

The chiropractic clinic that helps you keep going …

The chiropractic clinic
that helps you keep going …

PPQM and CMQM

PPQM and CMQM We are delighted to announce that Luck's Yard Clinic has been awarded the PPQM and CMQM quality mark awards from the Royal College of Chiropractors for the third time in a row. The awards are given to clinics that demonstrate excellence in meeting patient expectations in a range of areas including accessibility, [...]

Vitamin C and exercise

A study published in Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology has found that Vitamin C reduced constriction of the airways (bronchoconstriction) resulting in coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath caused by exercise. Physical activity increases oxidative stress when your body reacts with oxygen and as a consequence highly reactive molecules are produced known as free radicals.  [...]

Spinal problems? Check for Vitamin D

A research study from the Washington University of St Louis has discovered that nearly 60% of patients who are due to have spinal fusion surgery have inadequate Vitamin D levels. This is particularly alarming as Vitamin D, along with other nutrients, is vital to help rebuild new bone – an important requirement of spinal surgery. [...]

Effects of sugary drinks on girls’ health

I read this worrying research this morning highlighting that girls who frequently consume sugary drinks tend to start their menstrual periods earlier than girls who do not. Researchers at the Harvard Medical School followed just over 5,500 girls aged between 1996 and 2001 found that those who drank 1 ½ servings of sugary drinks daily started [...]

Alternative sleep remedies

In light of the recent health concerns regarding prescribed or over the counter medications and risk of Alzheimer’s I thought I would give you some information about some alternative sleep remedies. There has been much research into the sleep-enhancing effects of Montmorency or tart cherry juice.  One study showed that drinking 2 glasses of tart [...]

Strong bones and superfoods

Research published by Surrey University shows that eating a diet rich in potassium is bone protective and may prevent osteoporosis. The study published in Osteoporosis International showed that potassium salts reduce bone resorption – the process that causes bone to break down – thereby increasing bone strength. It was also found that excretion of calcium [...]

Can an avocado a day keeps the doctor away?

The Journal of the American Heart Association has published research showing that eating a daily avocado may help lower LDL (low density lipoprotein) cholesterol. The fruit is a rich source of monounsaturated fatty acids which help to reduce the build up of LDLs thus helping to reduce the risk of heart disease. 45 overweight patients [...]

Keep on moving for healthy ageing

Researchers at King’s College London have published a report claiming that active people in their 70s are as likely to be as fit as those in their 50s. The study of older cyclists found that age does not necessarily bring ill health and infirmity provided you continue to exercise and there was little physical difference [...]

Motion is lotion!

According to a study carried out by BUPA, 19% of British workers say that their daily commute is leaving them with neck, back and muscle pain. Car drivers appear to be the worst affected with over 64% saying that they are in discomfort.  The least affected are runners and cyclists, demonstrating that physical exercise can [...]

Texting is a pain in the neck

A new phenomenon is causing orthopaedic surgeons to warn patients about the perils of texting....'text neck'. It seems that we are increasingly seeking medical advice for back, shoulder and neck pain and one of the causes is the use of tablets and smartphones which we use for up to several hours a day. This problem [...]

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