Pain is an unwelcome guardian of our body’s well being; whether it is mild or severe, intermittent or continuous, it serves as a warning against injury. Conversely, when pain persists it has no survival value except perhaps helping us to find the inner resources to overcome misery. Pain is an emotional as well as a […]
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Insomnia; very few of us have not suffered from the insidious effects of long and sleepless nights. Sleep deprivation is one of the most self-medicated conditions with millions of pounds spent annually on over-the-counter sales. We know that disturbed or insufficient sleep results in impairment in cognitive and motor performance and a general lowering of
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New research is showing that certain complementary therapies help people cope better with the side-effects of surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. The number of hospitals and cancer support centres where such treatments are available grows year on year and for good reason, as evidence from research recommends it, and where the evidence goes so does medicine. Complementary
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