My first experience of meditation was through a yoga class. I was in my early 20's, a new mum and curious but totally clueless. At this point it wasn't in the forefront of my mind, I was concentrating on yoga and revelling in the fact that I was getting an hour to mys...

Anything taken too much is bad for the health. A little stress is actually good; as it could serve to help you function at your best. However, stress that seems a little too much could take a physical, as well as mental, toll to your body. Stress should be managed in o...

 My time as a therapist so far has introduced me to a lot of methods that a) I had never heard of before and b) would not have entertained had I not developed an anatomical and physiological knowledge base and opened my mind to further alternative therapies. I have met...

This article came about because I was asked to do a talk for a local womens group about food allergies. As I began to put my ideas down on paper I started to realise that for many people there is alot of confusion surrounding the concept that allergies and intolerances...

As some of you will already know I have recently taken on a range of Aloe Vera products for health and wellbeing. I was looking for a reputable and reliable product to invest in and therefore did my homework thoroughly before making a decision. My research started onli...

My husband has broken his ankle 5 times now. The last time was after I had started training to be a massage therapist which gave me the perfect opportunity not only to practice but also to observe the impact that massage can have on such an injury. For the first 48hrs...

I am very interested in relaxation and whether or not those who find it difficult to relax can teach themselves using the experience of massage. The client that I used for my study also had reservations about being touched which added to the tension. Therefore, for her...

Very often diabetics loose the feeling in their feet and lower legs or experience pain in them, this is known as diabetic neuropathy and can in some cases lead to necessary amputation. It is therefore something that needs regular monitoring. Massage has been known to h...

Many adult athletes recognize an regularly use massage for the muscular benefits it can provide. Encouraging oxygen and nutrients to reach the muscles more efficiently, boosts muscle development, growth and repair. While it cannot prevent injury it can improve muscle c...