THE Welwyn and Hatfield Practice, Hertfordshire…
Howard Gilbert has been at the Welwyn and Hatfield Practice for about a year now and adds his own sparkle, humour and unique sports experience to our team. Howard studied osteopathy at the British School of Osteopathy (BSO), the oldest and largest osteopathic school in Europe and qualified with a Bachelor of Osteopathy (BOst) degree. He has experience […]
We are made of Stars
We are Literally Made from Stars by Gerald Grow ——————————————————————————– I was moved by an editorial about how the Hubble telescope is showing us the immensity of the universe. With our sun one among 50 billion stars in our galaxy, among more than 50 billion galaxies, it is easy to think of ourselves as lost […]
Acupuncture and Fertility the Welwyn & Hatfield Practice
Acupuncture proves fertile ground for a healthy conception – Can acupuncture really increase a woman’s chances of conceiving? Research has found that acupuncture treatment can have a positive effect on those trying for a baby and can actually aid the conception process. Over the past twenty years, fertility problems have increased dramatically. At least 25* […]
Seasonal Tips for Spring
Spring sunshine Sunshine is a welcome heaven sent tonic. Although we are sure the winter isn’t over yet. Some patients are already coming in to the Hatfield Practice talking about Busy Lizzie’s, Polyanthus. Strange little things called plugs ( not the electrical type ! ) and bulbs !! When gardening 1. When gardening, especially in early spring always […]
Does it work for you? Acupuncture for runners
Serious runners will leave no stone unturned in their quest for speed, and the latest trend is acupuncture to ease weary limbs, niggling injuries and post-race fatigue. According to the ancient theories of traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture is vital in clearing blockages and helping to balance the body’s yin and yang, as imbalances manifest themselves […]
Scientists find acupuncture can help to relieve chronic back pain
Trials involving 638 back pain sufferers have suggested that acupuncture is successful in relieving discomfort, although how it works remains unclear.
Health and Saftey as a Whole
Health and Saftey the Welwyn and Hatfield Practice Over two million people in the UK suffer accidents at work every year, according to HSE statistics. A study by the labour force survey showed that this includes around 300,000 injuries which are serious enough to be reported, representing a rate of one serious work accident per […]