Phys Ed: How Do Marathons Affect Your Heart?
Is it possible that running a marathon could be unwise or insalubrious? Is there a chance that something about the distance and exertion, at least in some people, harms the cardiac muscle?
read moreCordyceps sinensis- A “Magic” Medicinal Mushroom for Runners
* English Name – Caterpillar fungus * Chinese Name – Dong Chong Xia Cao * Japanese Name – Tochukas Sung et al. (2007) report that there are over 400 Cordyceps species worldwide, all of which grow parasitically on a range of hosts. Several of these have been reported to have medical properties but the species of greatest interest is that traditionally used China, Cordyceps sinensis. Cordyceps sinensis grows on moth larvae above 3,000m on the Tibetan plateau and has always a rare and precious commodity, to the extent that...
read moreHamstring Injury
LondonShiatsu is pleased to share these brief articles by Andrew Peters, Osteopath. LondonShiatsu and our interdisciplinary team are very experienced at supporting quick and successful outcomes for these types of injuries. The best way is to avoid them in the first place with good training- that’s why LondonShiatsu is helping to bring Chi Running coach Joel Matalon to London next month. To find out more click here Are your hamstrings a pain in the arse? Pain, aches and general discomfort in the back (posterior) of the thigh can arise...
read moreThe Sporting Back
The Sporting Back Low back pain will affect 70% of the population at some time in their lives, whether they are fit or unfit. Most of these sufferers will recover, without treatment, in about 3 months, but 50% may develop recurring problems. This article focuses mainly on the prevention of low back problems and the rehabilitation of the athlete. Both acute and chronic low back conditions are helped with treatment from a physical therapist. In the UK the sufferer is most likely to think of going to an osteopath, chiropractor, or...
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Shiatsu Healer I’ve worked professionally as a shiatsu massage therapist and healer for more than twenty years- successfully treating hundreds of patients from all walks of life for a wide variety of complaints.
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