World Mental Health Day
October 10, 2020
Westminster Clinic Wishes a happy World Mental Health Day.Your Mental Health Matters....
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Breast Cancer Awareness
October 8, 2020
Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in Women. Most women diagnosed with breast cancer are over the age of 50, but younger women can also get breast cancer. About 1 in 8 women are diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime. There's a good chance of recovery if it's detected at an early stage. For this reason, it's vital that women check their breasts regularly for any changes and always have any changes examined by a...
read moreFood Allergies
October 6, 2020
A food allergy is when the body's immune system reacts unusually to specific foods. Although allergic reactions are often mild, they can be very serious. Food allergy symptoms are most common in babies and children, but they can appear at any age. You can even develop an allergy to foods you have eaten for years with no problems. What causes food allergies? Food allergies happen when the immune system – the body's defense against...
read moreProstate Cancer
September 17, 2020
The prostate is a small walnut shaped gland in the pelvis of men. It is located next to the bladder and can be examined by getting a digital rectal exam. Prostate cancer is a form of cancer that develops in the prostate gland. Growths in the prostate can be benign (not cancer) or malignant (cancer). Prostate cancer cells can spread by breaking away from a prostate tumor. They can travel through blood vessels or lymph nodes to reach other...
read moreReducing Stress
September 8, 2020
Stress has many faces, and creeps into our lives from many directions. No matter what causes it, stress puts the body and the mind on edge. It floods the body with stress hormones. The heart pounds. Muscles tense. Breathing quickens. The stomach churns. Stress a worrisome illness, an argument with your partner, a job turning sour. It's the need to care for an ailing parent and a pile of unpaid bills. Most people feel stressed sometimes and some...
read moreFibromyalgia
September 1, 2020
Fibromyalgia is a condition that causes pain in muscles and soft tissues all over the body. It is an ongoing (chronic) condition. It can affect your neck, shoulders, back, chest, hips, buttocks, arms, and legs. The pain may be worse in the morning and evening. Sometimes, the pain may last all day long. The pain may get worse with activity, cold or damp weather, anxiety and stress. What causes fibromyalgia? The cause is unknown. Researchers...
read moreBenign Prostatic Hyperplasia
August 31, 2020
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) also called prostate gland enlargement. It is a common condition as men get older. An enlarged prostate gland can cause uncomfortable urinary symptoms, such as blocking the flow of urine out of the bladder. It can also cause bladder, urinary tract or kidney problems. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia is common in men aged over 50. It's not a cancer and it's not usually a serious threat to health. As the...
read moreShockwave therapy
August 31, 2020
Shockwave therapy is a multidisciplinary device used in orthopaedics, physiotherapy, sports medicine. Its main assets are fast pain relief and mobility restoration. Together with being a non-surgical therapy with no need for painkillers makes it an ideal therapy to speed up recovery and cure various indications causing acute or chronic pain. Mechanism of Action Shockwave is an acoustic wave which carries high energy to painful spots and...
read moreHypnotherapy for Weight Loss
August 29, 2020
Virtual Gastric Band Hypnotherapy is a procedure used to suggest to the subconscious that you have had a gastric band fitted around your stomach. Many people report feeling fuller quicker after the procedure as if their stomach has really been constricted. Virtual Gastric Band Hypnotherapy successfully harnesses the power that everyone has within themselves to make changes to their lives. Many people of all shapes and sizes find long term solutions...
read moreWorkplace Issues – How Psychotherapy Can Help
August 27, 2020
People spend nearly one third of their adult lives at work, and workplace issues are a common source of stress for many. It is impossible to have a workplace where everyone’s roles, expectations, and personalities work perfectly together, without conflict. As such, certain workplace issues may cause negative psychological symptoms. The workplace is typically an environment in which people with different personalities,...
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