Category: Health

Our sense of ‘being me’, of having a mind and memories and feelings, is deeply mysterious. Even if you believe that the human mind is nothing but the product of brain processes, a purely physical phenomenon, no one has yet discovered how brain activity translates into the experiences that give me my sense of self. There are at least five aspects to this puzzle.

In hypnotherapy there is an intriguing phenomenon called organ language. This is to distinguish it from body language, like folding one’s arms defensively. I first came across it when a client, Greg came to see me wondering if hypnotherapy could help his eczema. The procedure is to relax someone into hypnosis. Then investigate any past experiences that have led to the creation of the issue. Memories appear in the conscious mind released from the subconscious that in most cases strives to support and protect the life of the whole individual.

As summer winds down and routines fall back into place, it’s the perfect time to hit reset and start investing in the most important project of all: you.

Our group continues to meet every third Wednesday of the each month, at Kibworth Cricket Club, from 7.30pm. We have had some lovely sessions over the last few months, from education on nutrition to bringing out our competitive side in table top skittles. Last month we held an ‘evening tea’ and raffle. We had some wonderful cakes and prizes, all kindly donated by members and businesses in the community. The money from the evening was a marvellous £345 which is on its way to LOROS hospice.

The General Medical Services (GMS) contract is the standard agreement between NHS England and GP practices in England for delivering core medical services, according to NHS England. It's a national contract negotiated yearly, defining what services GPs are expected to provide and how they are funded. The GMS contract covers a significant portion of GP practices in the UK (and is 195 pages long!)

As summer approaches, many of us seek ways to feel stronger, healthier, and more energised. The Fitness Box, located in The Manor, Tur Langton, offers small group training sessions. These focus on functional fitness, helping real people live better, move better, and feel better daily.

Look after your mind - deep relaxation. The word relax comes from Latin and means to loosen or open. It is also linked to free, as in free up. Relaxing deeply is not just a physical process, but also a loosening up of thoughts. A kind of quiet and gentle concentration that focuses the mind on pleasant things. Here’s a script I use when I want to relax. If you try it, I recommend getting someone with a soothing voice to record it for you, speaking quietly and slowly. When you wish to listen, sit somewhere peaceful where you will not be disturbed. Close your eyes, though this is not essential, but if you keep them open stare at the floor or a blank space on the wall and don’t let your gaze wander. Now notice your body and deliberately relax your muscles, then enjoy…

Tennis is a popular, exciting sport offering many physical and social benefits, but it's not without risks. At Kibworth Osteopaths, we often see how tennis impacts the body, primarily through overuse injuries or strains. 

As of 2024 there are estimated to be nearly a million folk living with dementia in the UK, projected to be 1.4 million by 2040. That equates to 7000 new diagnoses a month. It currently takes six months, after GP referral, to get a diagnosis. As many will know this is a debilitating, isolating disease, affecting not only the sufferer but the carers and family around them.