1% of the population is affected by Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), with women outnumbering men by three. It is a chronic inflammatory condition that can affect the whole body, but mainly targets the synovial membranes of the joints including ankles, feet, knees, hands and wrists. The signs involved in RA are joint stiffness and…
We are so excited to be able to offer infrared sauna at CK Heath, and wanted to share a bit about what they are and why we got one! How it works An infrared sauna works differently to the traditional high heat hot rocks and steam sauna. Ours uses the entire infrared spectrum of near;…
Veganuary is a non-profit organisation that promotes a plant-based diet as a way to improve health, and to protect the environment and animals. You can pledge to try a vegan diet for a month. It was initially all about doing this in January however you can do the pledge at any time of the year.…
The term Diverticular disease covers both diverticulosis and diverticulitis. Diverticulosis is the formation of sacs in the bowel wall due to herniation. Diverticulitis is when the diverticular (or the sacs) become infected, causing inflammation, and even perforation of the bowel wall. The symptoms linked with this vary, but include excessive flatulence, bloating, nausea, abdominal pain,…
The gallbladder is a small organ that sits underneath the liver, storing bile to help process fats. When the gallbladder gets clogged, however, little pebble-like formations appear made up of cholesterol, bile and other pigments, called gallstones. They range from size and colour, and can be completely asymptomatic for 60-80% of people. However, when there…