Latest articles on Therapy

With increased numbers of children feeling stressed due to school, exams and social media pressures, traditional avenues that children and parents may seek help from are finding themselves unable to cope due to increased demand, leading to even longer wait times.

Complementary therapies can help children and teens relax, release tension, and discover healthy, sustainable ways to manage their stress - before they feel overwhelmed or unable to cope.

Aromatherapy for relaxation,...

Whether you are new to complementary therapies or an experienced practitioner, taking the time to sit down and learn more about the different options that are out there can be a daunting task. With so many of us leading busy, hectic lives, finding ways to learn more about well-being without adding to our already full schedules can be a challenge.

We’ve put together a quick list of some of the top free podcasts available through iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, and other great podcasting...

Open, clear and balanced chakras support our physical body in many ways. They help our immune system to work at its optimum, they encourage steady blood flow which in turn benefits the health of our internal organs, and they give us the ability to handle stress and our emotions more effectively. So, what are chakras? Simply put, chakras are wheels of energy that act as pumps, valves or mini engine rooms, regulating the flow of energy through our entire energy system. The word...

It takes millions of years for crystals to form in the earth. Many believe that the way crystals are formed imbues them with ‘memories’ and allows them to contain, direct and focus energies.

If you’re new to the idea of ‘energy’ and how it affects us, let’s break it down. Everything on the planet is made up of energy and, through this energy, we are all connected. Those who work with energy and crystals believe crystals hold a special power and can affect our own energies. 

There are...

The approaching full moon - the frost moon - is the perfect opportunity to cleanse your crystals. Do you have any crystal jewellery or single crystals around the house? Have you ever cleansed them? It is really important to do this to keep their energy clean and strong, especially when you first buy, or are given them, as it is not always possible to know where they have originated from and they can pick up negative energy from people and their surroundings. In an ideal world, you would...

A lady had been suffering for three months with pain radiating from her hips to her ankles, which increased with intensity throughout the day. By the evenings she was in agony. She was on increasing doses of co-codamol, plus amitriptyline at night, however, the medication did not relieve her pain. Her blood pressure was also considerably raised and she had been prescribed a higher dose of Losartan. Walking any distance became an issue, resulting in considerable weight gain and she felt...

Everything in this world is made up of energy, including us! The premise behind crystal healing is that crystals carry certain energies that can influence our own.

Whether you need a little courage, some help switching off or simply to connect with your intuition - there’s a crystal that can support you.

Below we look at which crystals to use when you need...

Some courage

When you’re in need of inner strength and courage, reach for a tigers eye. Promoting intuition and clarity, this...

Most of us know being more mindful and aware is key to well-being, with mindfulness meditation taking off in the UK. Helping to reduce feelings of stress and anxiety, mindfulness can help us tap into our intuition.

There are plenty of ways you can practice mindfulness, from meditation, to mindful eating and even mindful movement. Adding crystals to the mix adds another level to this.

Crystals carry their own energy and some believe this can ‘communicate’ with our own energy. Crystal...