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Creating time to connect together as a family can be tricky amidst busy schedules and responsibilities. Finding something you can do together that is not only enjoyable but can be mentally and physically beneficial for you and your family can seem even harder. Yoga can be a great solution.

Yoga has shown to lower stress, improve feelings of calmness, and naturally uplift our mood - all while introducing a healthy, relaxing element to our routines. Beneficial for all ages, finding just an...

Yoga has shown to lower stress, improve feelings of calmness, and naturally uplift our mood - all while introducing a healthy, relaxing element to our routines. No matter what age, everyone can try yoga; all it takes is a little time and commitment.

Yoga can be a great way to not only help kids learn to manage their emotions, but help them to calm down and destress while building their confidence and self-esteem. Attracting all body types, ages and personalities, from all different...

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,...

I distinctly remember my doctor telling me I was just a ‘headache-y’ person when I was younger. I was at the GP again, in floods of tears because I just couldn’t take the headaches anymore. When I hit my teens I had a couple of migraines, but thankfully they didn’t take root and I haven’t had any recurrences.

I was recommended over-the-counter painkillers and, finally, prescription medication. This helped a small amount but I hated being reliant on it and, after years of being on the...

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...

Generally speaking, the NHS advise expectant mothers to avoid taking unnecessary medicines or treatments, as anything taken into your body may affect your unborn baby. However, there is evidence to support the use of some complementary therapies during pregnancy and labour alongside other recommendations from healthcare professionals.

Here are three complimentary therapies that can help alleviate symptoms during pregnancy.

Aromatherapy and massage for anxiety and...

Whatever industry you work in, taking regular breaks is essential. Giving your body and mind a rest helps us to be more productive and energetic. Our lunch breaks are usually the ones we can squeeze the most goodness out of, as long as we actually take them…

We know - some days are busy and our to-do lists can feel overwhelming. We may think skipping a break will help us get on top of it. The thing is, when we work through our lunch breaks we over-work ourselves, feel more stressed and...

If you have depression, you may already know of the different treatments available to support you. These usually include some form of talk therapy and/or antidepressants. A huge part of mental health management and support, however, is self-care and there’s increasing interest in other types of interventions.

The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) in the US has been funding research to look into what non-pharmacological interventions that can help reduce...

Getting enough sleep is essential in keeping us happy, healthy and energised. Most of us are recommended an average of six to nine hours each night if we are to function fully and feel good the next day. Some people may need more, others less - but we all need it.

So when for whatever reason, we can’t fall asleep or wake up through the night, we get very frustrated. Even moreso if your partner is snoring away happily!

You may not be able to control a bump in the night waking you up, but...