Health & Wellness

So this month maybe you are involved in the sailing regattas or if you are very lucky you are simply on a boat and keeping cool. Lots of swimming ?  Maybe you are on charter or between charters so get yourself moving first thing in the morning ; fasted to …

A regular and progressively problematic issue or menace in the Mediterranean is the increased jellyfish population.  Yachts and crew increasingly report issues with stings. Most often, by the time the person is aware they have been stung, there will be little sign of the offending organism, so no positive identification …

‘I’m eating well and exercising but nothing seems to be working’ – a common complaint I hear in my clinic. Losing weight is often associated with food restrictions and exercising but often the popular belief of ‘eating less than you burn’ doesn’t always work. Sometimes even dietary plans put together …

The hip joint is a ball and socket joint which offers a large amount of surface area and so has a lot of inherent stability. Other factors contributing to hip stability include the “Labrum” which is a lip around the edge of the socket (acetabulum) which not only extends the …

Apple cider vinegar is made from apple cider that has undergone fermentation to form health-promoting probiotics and enzymes, giving it significantly less sugar than apple cider or apple juice. Properties include being anti-bacterial and anti-microbial. It only takes one to two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar daily to take advantage of …

In my last article I discussed the importance of certain nutrients in the prevention of sunburn, sun allergy and reactions to sunscreen. In the second part I will cover the importance of sun exposure without sunscreen and sunglasses, along with building natural immunity to the sun, choosing the right skin protection and …

The sun has such a bad reputation these days that reliance on sunscreen has become an accepted norm. This is especially common with those who are not able to go out to the sun during the week and want to ‘make up’ at weekends or during holidays. They may plaster …

If you are an active adult looking to build muscle then you need to be eating around 1.2 -1.6 grams per kg of bodyweight so if you weigh 60 kgs for example you should be eating around 80-90 grams of protein . If you are eating 3 times a day …

It’s not easy to maintain this 48 year old body, this spare tyre didn’t just get there on its own you know, I’ve had to accumulate many hours sitting at a desk eating unbalanced meals whilst developing a bad back to get into peak condition. I’m much better at writing …

Loss of libido (sex drive) is a common problem that affects many men and women at some point in their life. Often linked to relationship issues, stress, age and exhaustion, but can be a medical issue, like reduced hormone levels so getting a medical check-up would be recommended. Here are …