Archive for Author: Kim Thompson

Ingrown Toenails: Why does it keep happening?

By Gordon Lazarte Ingrown toenails are painful, there is no way around it. You may have been suffering from ingrown toenails for a while now and Podiatrists are exactly the professionals who can help! What is an ingrown toenail? An ingrown toenail can be very painful and this is due to the pressure from the

Easy Spicy Chicken Casserole

Easy Spicy Chicken Casserole Serves 6 Ingredients: 1 kg chicken thigh fillets 1 onion – chopped 4 carrots 2 parsnips 700g potatoes – washed and cut into lge pieces 3 cloves garlic 1 litre water 1 or 2 chicken stock cubes 2 tins red kidney beans (drained) 200g tomato paste 1 heaped teaspoon

Hip Pain In Women

Hip Pain In Women What Is Hip Pain? The hip joint joins the Femur (thigh bone) and the Pelvis. It joins the lower limb to the torso of the body. It is a strong stabilizing ball-and-socket joint which fits together in a way that allows for fluid movement. It is the body’s largest joint,

Knee Pain in Children – Osgood Schaltter Disease

Knee Pain in Children – Osgood Schaltter Disease Knee Pain in children is often different than adults. There are several common diagnoses of knee pain in children, but the two common causes of knee pain in children or adolescents are Osgood Schaltter Disease and Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome. What Is Osgood Schaltter Disease? Osgood-Schlatter disease

Apricot And Quinoa Slice

Apricot and Quinoa Slice   2 cups dried apricots                                 1 cup cashews  –  roughly chopped 1 cup slivered almonds                                                                                                                       1 cup quinoa 1 cup pepitas 4 tablespoons honey  Preheat oven to 190 degrees. Grease and line 2 slice trays 29 cm x 18 cm Line a large baking  tray with baking paper.   Place

Osteoarthritis – A Podiatrist Can Help!

Osteoarthritis – A Podiatrist Can Help!  Osteoarthritis is a painful condition that can affect many joints in the lower limb BUT it doesn’t have to stop you doing the activities you love and you don’t have to suffer in pain. This article will help explain. What Is Osteoarthritis?                                    Osteoarthritis is a general break down

Children And Their Shoes

Children And Their Shoes As your child grows and develops so does their foot, this means that what a toddler needs for their foot is going to be different to a child going off to school. And no child’s foot is the same so what is required in the shoe will also vary.  

Toddler’s And Their Shoes

Toddlers And Their Shoes As your child grows and develops so does their foot, this means that what a toddler needs for their foot is going to be different to a child going off to school. And no child’s foot is the same so what is required in the shoe will also vary. Toddlers

Banana & Raspberry Muffins

Banana & Raspberry Muffins 2 Eggs 2 Ripe bananas 3 Tablespoons honey 3 Tablespoons milk 1 Teaspoon vanilla essence 1 Teaspoon baking powder 1 Cup almond meal ¾ Cup rolled oats 1 ½ Cups frozen raspberries Preheat oven to 180 degrees Line a muffin tin with paper liners (this mixture will make about