Chilblains and Winter Weather

Chilblains and Winter Weather

Common Foot Problems – Chilblains Although the weather has been fairly mild, the forecast, as you would expect for this time of year, is for it to get colder. With this in mind we thought we could remind you about this common, often very painful, complaint and...
Ingrowing Toe Nails

Ingrowing Toe Nails

What is an ingrowing toenail? An ingrowing toenail is one that has put so much pressure on the edge of the toe, often due to its  curved shape, that the nail has broken the surface of the skin What causes an ingrowing toenail? There are a variety of reasons that an...

What is Ultrasound?

Ultrasound is a scanning method so safe it is used in pregnancy to view the baby. We can also use it for a wide variety of medical purposes to investigate painful or damaged structures in the body. Ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves to produce accurate images...
How Acupuncture can help Insomnia

How Acupuncture can help Insomnia

It is thought that 1/3 of all people in the UK will experience insomnia at some point in their life- that’s over 22 million people in the UK! W There could be even more in 2020 after such a challenging year. Insomnia can include: Difficulty falling asleep Waking...