Human touch is essential for our well-being, affecting our development in childhood and emotional wellness. When we are touched, our brain releases oxytocin, serotonin and dopamine. These hormones promote a sense of connection, happiness and...
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...
Today there is a rapid growth in aromatherapy treatments for cancer sufferers. The main aims are to help the body relax, relieve stress, anxiety and pain. In contrast to the theories of many years ago, research has shown that specialist massage of...
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...
Whether you're 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,...
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...
Pregnancy is a time of change: planning for a shift in your life; getting your home ready for a small, vulnerable new person; sharing your joy… Pregnancy is a time when you're hyper-aware of your changing body, too. Being heavier than usual...
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is described as a chronic pain, numbness, or tingling in the hand, caused by compression of the median nerve in the wrist. It can be caused by repetitive bending and extension of the wrist, as in keyboarding, or...
With more than 250 different variations of massage therapy available around the world, understandably, it can get a little confusing. This is why we want to take a closer look at the therapy, massage therapy has so many benefits and there are...
The back and pelvis are core to everything we do, a central structure around which our bodies can move. They provide the foundation which sets us up for health, and fewer niggles, aches and pains. It’s also a great basis for sports, which rely...
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