Dowager’s Hump

What is a Dowager’s Hump? The medical term for Dowager Hump is thoracic hyper-kyphosis.  This relates to excessive rounding of the spine of the upper back which slowly develops over a period of time.  The Dowager’s Hump can lead to upper back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain and headaches.  This also makes us appear much … Read more

Warming Parsnip Soup

Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 3 tbls Olive Oil 3 parsnips, peeled and cubed 2 carrots, peeled and cubed 2 celery sticks, cubed 1 onion, diced 1 tsp dried mixed herbs 3 cloves of garlic 1 litre of hot chicken or vegetable stock salt and pepper to taste To Serve Parmesan Cheese Fresh Bread METHOD In a … Read more

Tips To Keep Healthy This Winter

  I don’t know about you, but January is a month for hibernation. Although January is my birthday month, I don’t really enjoy that fact that everyone is generally skint after Christmas and New Year celebrations, not to mention the cold short days and the dark evenings. So, for me, it’s a good excuse for … Read more