“Chronic and recurrent pain is a specific healthcare problem, a disease in its own right” J L Henry The official definition of pain is as follows:“an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue...
Read moreSweet dreams are made of this…….(Insomnia and how to beat it)
It would appear that sleep is the mind’s way of getting rid of the day’s mental rubbish. Recent research into sleep has found that the nerve connections built up in the brain during a busy day are pruned back during the night in an attempt...
Read more4 signs of Stress You Shouldn’t Ignore
Do you know when you are being stressed? We usually recognise major stressful events and react accordingly – there may be very obvious physical signs such as shaking, racing heart, headaches, being unable to eat; or mental and emotional reactions...
Read moreManaging stress
A previous post dealt with the effects that the mind and emotions can have on the physical body leading to symptoms of stress. This post considers the actions we can take to increase our ability to withstand stress and recover from its...
Read moreAromatherapy for Stress relief
Aromatherapy is a treatment which uses the considered and systematic application of essential oils to improve physical, spiritual and emotional well-being. Essential oils are natural substances derived from plant sources – flowers, herbs, spices...
Read moreFood for your Mood – Is what you eat adding to your stress?
Are you familiar with any of these signs? How many regularly feature in your life? Physical Conditions Sleep problemsTension and pain – often in the shoulders, back and neckHeadaches / MigrainesNail bitingTeeth grindingConstipation /...
Read moreAloe Vera for Managing Inflammation
A common use of Aloe Vera is as a healing balm for cuts, wounds, burns and abrasions. Often the leaf of this succulent plant is cut or snapped open to reveal the healing gel which can then be applied directly to the affected area. Aloe Vera gels...
Read moreThe dangers of the sweet stuff – finding hidden sugar
Refined sugar is a major danger to our health. In fact some say it’s as dangerous as the other famous ‘white’ stuff. Sugar follows the same pathways in the brain and targets the same receptors as cocaine and in some ways is just as addictive...
Read moreThe Effects of Stress – The Mind-Body Connection
Your mind, emotions and physical body are very closely linked. The workings of the mind can have direct physical consequences as the exercise below demonstrates. Try this exercise -Close your eyes-Think back to an event in which you were upset...
Read moreHow to manage Lymphoedema. A new approach using simple and effective Reflexology techniques
Managing Lymphoedema There is no cure for lymphoedema, but it is usually possible to control the main symptoms using techniques to minimise fluid build-up and stimulate the flow of fluid through the lymphatic system. The standard approach...
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