Not every pain or physical dysfunction we experience can be traced to a physical cause such as injury trauma or disease. Medical professionals have recognised for decades that in some patients the pain has a psychogenic root. Psychogenic pain is defined as a pain disorder associated with psychological factors. Clients will often come to complementary therapists for support with their physical issue after feeling dismissed by the medical profession once tests such as MRI scans have failed to...
Is it me or have I been reading more about the importance of sleep lately? Sleeping is essential and as important for us as eating, drinking and breathing. Experts explain that a good night's sleep is vital for maintaining good mental and physical health. But what do we do if sleep doesn’t come easily? Or it might come easily, only for us to lay awake a few hours later unable to drift to sleep again. At times when sleeping through the night was a struggle for me I used to feel really bad,...
Stress is one of those things that it is quite easy to be in total denial about. “Stress? Bring it on! I thrive on pressure.” Then you end up wondering why you don’t sleep so well, or your digestion isn’t great. Perhaps your headaches are really getting to the point where you feel sick and have to go and lie down in a dark room, or you experience those few days before your period which aren’t just painful, but border on malicious. Live life in a healthy way When your car indicates it...
CBD (cannabidiol) oil has recently exploded into the mainstream. According to the Cannabis Trades Association UK, the number of consumers has drastically increased, shooting up from 125,000 users in 2017 to 250,000 in 2018. Gaining the attention of numerous industries from medicine to cosmetic, why has there been a sudden rise in CBD oil and products?
One of the primary reasons for the rise of CBD oil is thought to be thanks to recent studies and research highlighting its benefits,...
How do you start your day? Are you calm, relaxed and intentional? Or is it more of a mad rush to get up, washed and out the door? If it’s the latter, you’re not alone. Sleep can feel like a precious commodity these days and the thought of giving any of it up for a morning routine filled with smoothies, yoga practices and journaling can leave many of us rolling our eyes.
We do have a counter offer for you though… What if you could make your mornings more intentional without giving up...
Traditionally carved from pink Himalayan salt mined from the Khewra Salt Mine in Pakistan, Himalayan salt lamps can not only be used to create a more relaxed, mindful space at home but are also believed to have a number of health benefits.
Made from large chunks of pink salt or placed in a decorative bowl, the lamps typically have a single bulb or candle to heat them and release a distinct, warm orange-pink glow. Similar to table salt, small amounts of minerals give it a distinct pink...
Increasingly, we are discovering that health is truly holistic. We are healthy and happy when our physical body, mind, emotions and soul are all in alignment. Healing means to make whole. We are not just our body; we also have an emotional, mental and spiritual body. Nowadays, there is a lot of emphasis on mind, body and soul. Many researchers have made the connection between mind and body. In fact, our body knows how to heal itself - we just need to help it heal in a very holistic way....
No matter how you celebrate, the holidays can be a stressful time filled with responsibilities, juggling family and friend expectations, all while making sure you still have the time to enjoy the moment yourself. It can be easy to get caught up in the excitement and stress of Christmas and the New Year, but wouldn’t you like to feel a little more present this year?
Whether you are looking for a way to relax ahead of the holidays, treat yourself for being one step ahead of the crowds, or...
Essential oils can be a simple way we can improve our overall sense of well-being, de-stress and feel more relaxed. Aromatherapy uses essential oils to assist the body’s natural abilities to rest, recover and heal from stress and illness.
Most commonly used through smell or skin absorption, certain essential oils may contain anti-inflammatory properties that can help relieve pain. Scents that are linked with positive or happy memories can also affect your mood positively, giving you a...
Well, that’s the question, isn’t it? Who knows? Acupressure is an ancient – and I mean ancient – form of massage that originates in China. The definition of acupressure is “a form of alternative therapy in which manual pressure is used to stimulate specific points on the body along what are considered to be lines of energy”. There are people who swear by it. There are people who poo-poo it. As a massage therapist and reflexologist, I’m on the fence....
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