News & articles

Interested in complementary therapy and how it may help you? Here are some news articles, research and further reading. 

Mental Health Awareness Week: Why I’d recommend counselling to everyone

I spoke to my doctor about talking therapies and put the wheels in motion for a seven week counselling course. I wasn’t sure what to...
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Back Care for Gardeners

Spring is coming!! – Time to get back in the garden
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How to get the most out of your next massage………

When you book a massage treatment you are investing both your time and your money in yourself – both of which are likely to have...
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Individualized Acupuncture Protocols for Fibromyalgia Reduce Pain Up to a Year

Individualized acupuncture treatment of fibromyalgia in primary care relieved patients’ pain and enhanced their quality of life for up to a year compared with placebo...
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Effects of foot reflexology on fatigue, sleep and pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of foot reflexology on fatigue, sleep and pain. CONCLUSION: This meta-analysis indicates that foot reflexology...
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Immediate Effects of Soft Tissue Massage on Posterior Shoulder Muscle Tightness: A Preliminary Study

These findings indicate that soft tissue massage on posterior shoulder muscle tightness is an effective method to increase AHD and ROM in the horizontal adduction...
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The Effects of Foot Reflexology on Pain and Depression of Middle-aged Women with Osteoarthritis

Purpose: This study was to examine the effects of foot reflexology on pain and depression of middle-aged women with Osteoarthritis Method. Conclusion: The results suggest...
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Aroma foot reflexology and foot reflexology on blood pressure, pulse rate and blood lipid level

The effects of Aroma foot reflexology and foot reflexology on blood pressure, pulse rate and blood lipid level of elderly essential hypertensive patients in a...
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Acupuncture helps young patients manage pain and nausea

In light of studies that have shown the benefit of this 2,000-year old treatment for conditions such as nausea, back pain, anxiety and headaches, insurance...
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More Seek To Prevent And Recover From Springtime Injuries With Sports Massage Therapy

Following a tough winter, amateur athletes and do-it-yourselfers are preparing to return to a more active lifestyle after months of being confined indoors. Increased activity...
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How Can Hypnotherapy Help Achieve Goals Faster

Do you often feel the pressure of achieving goals and often not able to achieve them or lack the motivation for it? When you think...
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What Does Acupuncture Feel Like?

A common assumption about acupuncture is that it hurts. You are, after all, getting stuck with needles. Fear of pain from acupuncture needles is one...
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