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10 Holistic/Complimentary Therapies for Chronic Pain
With so many different types of holistic therapies it has to be worth trying at least one natural therapy to see if it can help with your pain. I have written a
10 Health Awareness Days for January 2023
1.DRY JANUARY – 1st-31st January 2023 - About Dry January - It started in 2013 with 4,000 people. It's come a long way since then, with over 100,000 signing up
The Bowen Technique - a Treatment for Chronic Pain
The Bowen Technique has now joined the group of complementary therapies to be recognised by the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC) which provid
6 Ways to Heal Yourself With Complementary Therapies You Can Do at Home
With a massive choice of complementary therapies available for the pain it's difficult to find out which one suits you best but some therapies you can try yours
NHS Cannabis for Thousands in Painkiller Trial
When I read these headlines in today's Daily Mail, I just wished I had been one of the thousands the NHS had picked to trial cannabis. It will be taken daily th
The Emmett Technique - a Complementary Therapy for Pain & Discomfort
The EMMETT technique is a safe and simple muscle release therapy developed by Remedial Therapist Ross Emmett. It is used for pain and discomfort and improves mo
10 Reasons Why You Should Give Your Body a Good Stretch
We are all feeling cooped up at the moment, myself included, and with the awful weather we have had of late, it means many of us are not even getting out for a
How Can Osteopathy & Kinesiology Help With Pain?
Firstly, what is Osteopathy ? Osteopathy is an alternative medical technique that uses manipulation and massage to help distressed muscles and joints to help th
8 Reasons Why You Should Give a Complementary Treament a Try
A Complementary Therapy is one that can be used in addition to, or instead of, conventional Western medicine. BUPA explain that Complementary therapies are meth
Tai Chi and Its Many Health Benefits
What are the health benefits of taking up Tai Chi? The non-competitive nature of tai chi has made it popular to many especially yoga lovers. It is also a suitab
Mindfulness Monday - What to Focus on to Help Alleviate Your Pain
We are all starting to get a bit excited about the let up on our lockdown but it can also cause a lot of anxiety and then more pain. Happiful Magazine has writt
What Are Complementary Therapies and How Do They Help With Pain
A Complementary therapy is one that can be used in addition to, or instead of, conventional Western medicine. BUPA explain that Complementary therapies are meth
Free Book Promotion on Complimentary and Alternative Therapies for Pain
I am running a FREE Kindle Book promotion of my book Complimentary Alternative Therapies for Pain on Amazon from 15th December - 19th December. I am planning on
How Writing/Blogging Can Turn Your Life Around
As most of my readers may know I started blogging back in 2007 after I had to sell my previous business due to illness. I wasn't the brightest of kids and in fa
Flower Therapy for the Latest 'happy Hit'
Seasonal changes can affect people in different ways, with some feeling quite blue and low. However, the latest ‘Happy Hit’ is available in the form of flowers.
Tai Chi for Fibromyalgia and Low Back Pain Relief
T’ai chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that focuses on slow, flowing movement from posture to posture. This liquid movement: Relieves stress Increases flexi
What is the Right and Wrong Pain After Exercise
They say that if you have mild muscle soreness after working out then that is quite normal. They even say that most people with arthritis can exercise through m
Low Level Laser Therapy for Chronic Pain
Low-level laser therapy is a red or near infra-red light, applied from a low power laser specifically for therapeutic usage, where the light penetrates deep int
Chinese Medicine - Qigong Therapy for Relief of Chronic Pain
Qigong Therapy is a form of Chinese medicine which helps increase energy, alleviate pain and ease fatigue. All of which sounds like a miracle to me! When employ
Get Your Knitting Needles Out to Help Alleviate Pain
Stitchlinks is the home for therapeutic knitting since 2005, it is a pioneering an exciting approach to healthcare which could have global implications and a ma
Yogi Surprise
Yogi Surprise Just love this Yogi Surprise! The first monthly care package created just for yogis. It's like a yoga retreat in a box - designed to be the perfec
Bib Blogger Awards 2017 - Please Vote for Me
" The Brit Mums 2017 Blog Awards have come around again and am in the Inspire Category which means ... Inspire The content, the voice, the infectious enthusiasm
Pet Therapy for Chronic Pain and Fibromyalgia
As I'm sure most of us pet owners know, a pet can be a great comfort to you at the best of times. The above picture is of my lovely toy poodle who lived until t