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Are you your own best friend - or worst enemy?

Posted on 15th April 2026 at 07:51
We often talk about the Little Monster living in our Heads, you know the one we mean. 
 
The one with a very loud, insistent voice. Giving its opinion on whatever is happening in our lives at that particular moment. 
 
More often than not, focussing on the negatives. Downplaying the positives. Magnifying our own unique insecurities, fears and anxieties. 
 
In many ways it’s like having our own personal radio station broadcasting 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 
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The many myths of Back pain

Posted on 8th April 2026 at 07:58
With the change to summer time quickly followed by a very early Easter last weekend, we’ve had the usual spate of calls from people who’ve hurt their Backs. As the first bank holiday of the year traditionally marks the start of the gardening season, as well as reminding people that their annual fortnight in the sun isn’t too far away and, perhaps, they should take a bit more exercise to combat the inevitable “post winter bulges” then it really isn’t that surprising. Well, to us, at least (!). 
 
It’s estimated that 8 out of 10 adults will experience Back problems at some time during their lives. This is borne out by our experience, with David having treated more people with Back – or Neck – problems than anything else. 
 
Given this, it’s little wonder there are so many conflicting pieces of advice about what causes Back pain and, more importantly, how to relieve it. Sadly, many of these fall into the “Old Wives tales” category – or myths if you prefer (!) – and only prolong the problem, rather than helping speed it on its way. 
 
So, this week, we’re going to put those we hear most often under the spotlight and see if they’re really true. 
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Beware of the stories you’re telling about yourself

Posted on 1st April 2026 at 08:14
With it being April Fool’s Day today, we were very tempted to use some of the stories and comments we’ve heard from Clients over the years – with a little judicious altering of the names and details, to protect the innocent (!) – as the basis for this week’s blog post. 
 
However, once a little commonsense reared its head (!), we decided to ditch that idea. Cue sighs of relief all round… 
 
Instead, we’re going to talk about a different aspect of stories. 
 
Why we love them so much, both telling them – with suitable embellishments on each retelling (!) – and as a member of the audience… And not just any stories, the more dramatic and exciting the better. After all, who doesn’t like a good reaction, whether positive or less so. 
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Hayfever – it’s time to prevent another miserable Summer

Posted on 25th March 2026 at 07:32
While it’s been a rather long, damp and grey Winter this year (!), it’s also been a mild one, with very few frosts. This means that Spring has started much earlier than usual with the blossom, primroses and violets already making a very welcome appearance. With the Equinox last week and a very early Easter next week, it certainly feels as though the year is turning, with Summer just around the corner. 
 
Unfortunately, another less welcome sign of Spring is also starting to make an appearance, despite the best efforts of the pigeons over the Winter (!). Like many other spring flowers it’s also yellow and, for us, always signals the start of the Hayfever season.  
 
Have you guessed what it is? Oilseed rape. 
 
To many people the appearance of the first few yellow flowers, followed by eye wateringly bright yellow fields of flowering rape, marks the start of Spring. To us – and its many sufferers – it marks something slightly different. The start of the Hayfever season... 
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What's in a name - do labels really help or hinder?

Posted on 18th March 2026 at 07:54
As humans we like to keep things simple, dare we say, black or white. Good or bad. Happy or sad. Friend or enemy. 
 
While these labels may be a useful way of giving an instant verdict on something – or a quick, easily understood, summary / description – they’re also fraught with danger. The simplest and most obvious is that once a label is in place, we rarely go back and reconsider whether it is a fair – and true – description of whatever or whomever it is. 
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The Winter Blues...

Posted on 11th March 2026 at 08:03
It may seem rather strange to be writing about the “Winter Blues” in March, just when the days are really starting to draw out - and, ironically, with a lovely sunny start to the day here in Suffolk... 
 
Traditionally, January is the month when Doctors expect to see more cases of the Winter Blues. What with all the chickens coming home to roost after Christmas (!), as well as credit card bills and short winter days, it’s really not that surprising. 
 
However, in our experience, February is usually the month when we tend to have more calls from Clients about them. While the timing and number of calls varies a little every year, this year has been rather different, thanks – if that’s the right word (!) – to the seemingly never ending cold, damp and grey Winter weather. Not only have many more Clients have been calling us for help, but are still continuing to do so… 
 
Also known as “Seasonal Affective Disorder”, the Winter Blues are estimated to affect around 20% of adults here in the UK every Winter. While it may sound like something of a joke to those not affected – particularly as it tends to be referred to by its initials, “SAD” – its impact is very real and can be debilitating for those concerned, as well as those around them. 
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Just how comfortable is your comfort zone?

Posted on 4th March 2026 at 07:44
This week we thought we’d give you a little conundrum, as well as a new perspective on your comfort zone. And, why it isn’t quite as comfortable as you thought it was. 
 
But, before we go any further, let’s see what our trusty dictionary has to say about comfort zones: 
 
“A situation where one feels safe or at ease OR a settled method of working that requires little effort and yields only barely acceptable results.” 
 
Which perfectly sums up what comfort zones are all about. Safety, security and certainty. Knowing exactly where we are and what’s going to happen. 
 
It’s what keeps people doing the same things over and over again. Or, from another perspective, in a rut… 
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Help, the Doctor says I’ve got blood pressure…

Posted on 25th February 2026 at 07:31
Over the years, we’ve heard this numerous times from Clients and our reply is always the same. Thank goodness you have or you wouldn’t be talking to us! And, yes, we know this is probably not the answer they were expecting but it usually prompts a smile and helps puts things into perspective… 
 
Blood pressure – and by that we mean High Blood Pressure (!) – is becoming an increasing problem worldwide, not just in the West. It’s estimated that 1 in 4 adults in the UK now have High Blood Pressure or, if you want to be more technical, Hypertension. 
 
So, this week, we’re going to talk about High Blood Pressure and why it’s such a concern. 
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Whatever you focus on grows...

Posted on 18th February 2026 at 07:20
Last Summer – was it really that long ago?!? – we wrote about the mixed messages we unwittingly send out each day. Thinking one thing, saying another and doing yet something else. If you missed it, you can find it here. 
 
With all of this going on, it’s little wonder we can find it so challenging to get the results we desire. Or, more accurately, say we desire… 
 
However, we can all remember those seemingly magical occasions when we’ve been really aware of what we do desire. Right now! Not only is it crystal clear, but generates such strong positive feelings, that we just can’t stop ourselves from focussing on it. 
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Making food choices easy...

Posted on 11th February 2026 at 07:27
Over the last couple of weeks we’ve taken a look at diets. Why the traditional misery laden approach doesn’t work and suggested a much simpler, seemingly radical, approach. To start looking at what we eat from the body’s point of view. What it actually needs to function at its optimal levels rather than what we – or, increasingly, the advertisers and other influencers (!) – try to convince us is the case. You can find the posts here and here. 
 
So, just what is the human body designed to thrive best on? 
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