Category: Health

The word philosophy derives from the Greek and means ‘a love of wisdom’. Several decades ago a movement started up in the educational world to encourage schools to teach philosophical thinking to children. The particular method of teaching was based on the ideas of the Greek philosopher Socrates. He believed that philosophy shouldn’t just be the province of intellectuals and academics, but should include ordinary people. The aim in mind was of showing them ways to think practically and critically in order that they should live happier and more fulfilling lives. The movement is called P4C – Philosophy for Children. It has evolved in recent years to include adult groups discussing issues in other settings such as libraries, village halls and even pubs, so that P4C now also means Philosophy in the Community.

I am pleased to announce Glooston Village Hall has recently opened a new Garden and Terrace area.

In September The Fitness Box, based in the grounds of the Manor, Tur Langton held a massive 24-hour Charity Fitness Challenge.

We finally managed to hold the first meeting of the New Normal Cancer Support Group. It was lovely to see everyone.

Osteopaths are trained to diagnose and treat injuries from head to toe in all ages; however the most common injury I see in the clinic is lower back (lumbar spine) injuries. This includes lower backs that may have been injured through sport, gardening, and accidents. For example, road traffic collisions or accidents at work. Or perhaps old injuries that grumble away but are becoming increasingly more problematic. As a result they are limiting activity. Lower back pain is miserable. It affects how much we can physically do, our confidence in being active, and can even cause sleep disruption.

The annual theme for Alcohol Awareness Week 2021 is ‘Alcohol and relationships.'

For those of you who exercise outdoors, be it running, cycling, winter sports such as rugby, even a walk, read on. This article about staying fit in cold weather is definitely for you! I know it is only October, but we have definitely had some temperature drops! Aren’t the colours gorgeous in our beautiful corner of the world this time of year?

For something we just do without thinking every day, how can we turn breathing into a powerful tool? How can we harness the power of breathing.

New powers have been introduced to tackle the use of psychoactive substances and ‘legal highs’ linked to anti-social behaviour. These new powers include tackling the use of nitrous oxide, sometimes known as 'laughing gas’.