WATER: Simply the Best!

Here's an article from The Guardian which, unsuprisingly, re-affirms that simply drinking water is always preferable and more beneficial than drinking sugar-loaded sports drinks.

http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2014/sep/28/should-i-use-sports-drinks

Introducing WaterBumps!

For a long time at the Chandos Clinic, we have supported and advertised Water Babies www.waterbabies.co.uk , the award-winning baby and toddler swimming programme. Now the same lovely team have introduced WaterBumps www.waterbumps.co.uk ,"gentle exercise and relaxation for mums, mums-to-be and bumps" . In addition they are also offering stunning water-based photography. Also emergency first aid workshops, to help you feel confident in handling the most common emergencies among babies and small children. So do look them up and find out more about this exciting new local (Bristol & Bath) venture. We certainly wish them every success!

Is there a link between a sedentary lifestyle and depression?

Here's an interesting article from Medscape that discusses whether sedentary behaviour is linked to depression.

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/831970?nlid=66124_1842&src=wnl_edit_medp_wir&uac=206925EX&spon=17

A Guide to Foraging!

Now autumn is here and the hedgerows are full, have a look at this article from The Guardian to see what you can harvest for free!

http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2014/sep/19/beginners-guide-to-autumn-foraging?INTCMP=mic_233889

Mindfulness over Migraines!

Here's an intersting article from Medscape on how Mindfulness (non-judgemental, moment-to-moment awareness) has helped in reducing the occurence and severity of migraines.

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/831845?src=wnl_edit_tpal

Simply Stand Up!

One of the down sides of having such a lovely scooty chair behind the clinic reception desk, is that it makes it quite hard to get out of it. I often scoot across to the filing cabinets, and could even scoot across the room to feed the goldfish! Here's an article from The Guardian which I must take on board... to not just lazily scoot, but stand up, whether I need to or not. As the majority of us are now sat reguarly at desks and screens, this is something we should all read and remember!

http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2014/sep/15/is-sitting-down-bad-for-my-health

The benefits of hand sanitisers while travelling.

Although the summer hols are now officially over, many of you may still be planning a trip now that the silly season of high fares is behind us. Here's an interesting article from Medscape, showing that taking a small container of alcohol-based hand sanitiser, may well prevent you suffering from avoidable D&V.

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/830639?nlid=64225_1842&src=wnl_edit_medp_wir&uac=223113HK&spon=17

Choose the diet that fits your lifestyle!

Here is an interesting article from BBC News, suggesting that it's not any one particular diet that is key, but sticking to it! Basically, they're all the same, so if weight is an issue, simply pick the one that you'll find easiest!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-29031985

A New Season Welcome!

Yesterday was the 1st day of September, which the Met Office consider to be the first day of autumn, though we are managing to keep the front door open to the last rays of summer sun. Here at The Chandos Clinic, we hope that everyone has enjoyed a happy, healthy summer and that all the children starting or returning to school today, do so with confidence and excitement. Whether you're an existing or new patient, we look forward to welcoming you at the clinic during this new season.