We all deserve a bit of self care, especially after the troublesome year that was 2020. Lockdown has left many of us feeling a bit drained, juggling working from home, keeping the children entertained and trying to keep on top of the life admin was tough. Now freedom day is...
Have you ever considered acupressure? Perhaps you’ve thought about it but never quite made the move, to help you understand the science behind acupressure we’re here to answer all the important questions on this treatment. What is acupressure? Acupressure is an ancient form of massage, originating from traditional chinese medicine....
If your kids have dry skin, you might be familiar with the nightmare that is applying moisturiser. Getting your kid to sit down and let you apply moisturiser in peace is a no go. It’s messy and often, kids don’t like the feel of its sticky formula on their skin....
The world has really gone and thrown us some curveballs over the last year or 2, the pandemic had most of us feeling trapped and sometimes isolated, so the prospect of going holiday should be exciting - however the reality is that the vast change has left many of us...
The night after having my second daughter, I experienced crippling stomach cramps and what did the medical team at Addenbrooke’s give to me? Peppermint oil! They’d concluded from my description that the culprit was constipation, and they gave it to me to…well, get things moving if you know what I...
Do you know the difference between an anxiety attack and a panic attack? Not a lot of people know that there’s a difference but there most certainly is, by knowing this we can learn how to better manage both attacks before, during and after they occur, and perhaps learn how...
Self-care. It’s the word on the street that’s creating a buzz. Apparently, we should all be doing ‘it’? But what exactly is self-care? And how should we apply it to ourselves? If it all sounds a bit airy, fairy or too new age for you, hold on before you completely...
Written by Volker Ballueder When being asked to write about success, I often answer ‘which bit’? It might sound arrogant, but success is a very wide topic which I have researched for many years. I never did a PhD, but I didn’t give up learning after university, and I decided...
The world of holistic medicine is developing and medical professionals, scientists and the public are opening our eyes to new possibilities that holistic medicine can be truly beneficial to our physical and mental health. Aromatherapy has often been ignored when it comes to medical treatments, with many choosing traditional medicine...
