This may well be the shortest blog I have ever done! As we come up towards Christmas, I’m looking forward to having a rest myself. I plan to walk, make nourishing food, read and just be. What do you do to rest? I heard it said somewhere that we are Human Beings, not Human Doings. […]
The first big reason is fewer aches and pains – or indeed no pain at all. This also means fewer – or no – pain medication. Many of my clients come because they experience pain in their daily lives – back ache, sciatic pain, neck and shoulder pain, headaches, migraines … and some take the […]
Let’s face it, we could all do with a bit more energy at this time of the year! Darker mornings, colder, wetter weather and what with Christmas coming up, it all seems to be getting a bit frantic doesn’t it. So, who fancies some more energy? Here’s 3 simple tips that I have proven for […]
Following on from the article on tips for preventing neck and shoulder pain, I wanted to say some more about desk ergonomics, since many people spend lots of time sitting at one. Some offices these days provide expensive all-mod-cons office chairs and then leave staff to try to adjust them for themselves, others provide at-your-desk […]
With the cold and wet weather, I start seeing lots of people with upper back, neck and shoulder problems for massage and I believe there are a number of reasons for this. Firstly, cold makes muscles, ligaments and tendons shorter – it’s just physics. Shorter muscles mean that tightness increases and so does discomfort. Secondly, […]
Mid-November and the daylight is definitely reducing now. Recent studies suggest that 8% of the UK population suffer real symptoms of SAD, but 57% of adults – that’s over half – say that their mood is worse in the winter compared to the summer, suggesting a real correlation between the weather and wellbeing. It’s certainly […]
How we do one thing is how we do all things … The way we are physically has a huge impact on how we are in all ways. So, here’s simple and fun thing to try to see what your posture is like and improve how you stand, walk and live. Read up to number […]
It is my experience that regular massage can reduce the symptoms of anxiety and depression. This is borne out in my own personal experience and that of my clients. A significant part of my recovery was massage and that’s one of the main reasons why I now do this myself – because it works to […]
I love this quote from the great Stephen Covey. It’s based on the fable of the goose that lays the golden eggs. P is Production – the eggs which are the results of our labours – the experiences, wealth and learning we see. PC is Production Capacity – the golden goose – our minds, intellects, […]
Stress is everywhere – it seems to be a permanent part of life in today’s fast-paced world. This stress negatively impacts on our health and wellbeing. It’s not just the aches and pains – although these can he bad enough – it’s the seemingly endless list of things to do, places to be, not enough […]
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