Joint Health

Low back pain is a prevalent health issue affecting millions of people worldwide. It can be debilitating, impacting daily activities and overall quality of life. One of the common conditions associated with low back pain is sciatica. Sciatica refers to the pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve, which branches from your lower back through your hips...

Have you ever woken up to a sharp, stabbing pain in your big toe or any other joint, wondering what could be the cause? If so, know that this could be a sign of gout, a painful form of inflammatory arthritis mainly characterized by sudden, severe attacks of pain, swelling, redness, and tenderness in the joints. Often linked to diet...

It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that magnesium and calcium are powerhouse minerals that are essential to life itself. Magnesium plays a role in transporting calcium (and potassium) around the body through cell membranes. This is necessary for vital health processes related to muscles and nerves.  Meanwhile, calcium is crucial for the movement of muscles and for helping the...

Most people know about the hormonal fluctuations women experience, especially during menstruation and menopause. This is because women's health problems are more visible and talked about than men's.  However, this doesn't mean men don't go through hormonal changes in their lives. This blog discusses the health problems men are likely to face but not express. It also suggests what men...

Ageing can be seen as both an attainment and a challenge.  According to the World Health Organization, people worldwide live longer, and the number of people 60 years and older is increasing rapidly.​ But even though people are living longer, they are not necessarily living better. Global life expectancy today is 72 years of age and on average a person...

Cancer is a disease in which abnormal cells develop and multiply uncontrollably within the body. Cancerous cells can divide and grow in any body part, accumulating into a mass or tumours that invade and destroy the nearby tissue. They can also spread to other body parts via the lymphatic system or the bloodstream in a process called metastasis.  Cancer can...

There are numerous ways to stay healthy and mobile over the long term, like exercise, a supplement for joint support, and a healthy diet. This blog specifically explains the role of ancient mind-body practices like yoga and tai chi in maintaining long-term mobility. The Eastern Beliefs About Chakras One of the fascinating facts about the human body is that it’s...

Winter is when illness, injury and festivities can get in the way of being healthy. But, not to worry, TGVC is here to ensure that nothing holds you back. Our superpower is good health, and to supercharge your defences, we have a checklist to keep your health in tip-top condition this winter. Without further ado, let’s get right into some...

Let’s begin this read with a word from former Prime Minister - Theresa May MP. Theresa May MP -  “I recognise the important  issues this event seeks to highlight including men’s health, male suicide rates and the underperformance of boys in schools, these are serious issues that must be addressed in a considered way.” International Men’s Day is marked on...

Lower back pain is a type of pain that results from many diseases and injuries, including injuries from the muscles or tendons in one’s back. This type of pain is quite common; about four out of five people will experience lower back pain sometime in their lives. While some kinds of lower back pain can be uncomfortable, others can be...