News & articles

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

Female Health – Balance is Key

Women's health concerns are often due to hormonal imbalances.  This does not only include obvious hormone-related disorders such as premenstrual syndrome, menopause, fibroids, endometriosis and...
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A Lesson in Back Care for Teachers

Here at Body & Mind we see a seasonal increase in the number of teachers seeking treatment during school holidays.
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Eastern Therapies

Complementary therapy has been a way of life in Asia for thousands of years, with many therapies sitting alongside 'mainstream' medical treatment.  For example the use...
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Listen to Your Feet

Are you a hair-dresser, retail worker, police officer, health worker or chef?  If so you will be spending a high proportion of your working day...
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Mums to be

Pregnancy is a wonderful experience for most women, but it does come with its share of physical and emotional stresses.
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Postural Analysis: Tug of War

Ever wonder why simple daily activities, fitness routines or performing your favourite sport have become challenging?
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Massage therapy and stress and anxiety in children

A study conducted at University of Miami Medical School, Florida, USA, revealed that massage may offer considerable help for children suffering from stress-related disorders.
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Beat Insomnia – Top Tips for a Good Night’s Sleep

A good night's sleep is crucial for our general wellbeing.  Without enough sleep you may feel tired during the day, find it harder to concentrate...
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No Pain No Gain?

Anyone who undertakes regular exercise and sport will have had days when they struggle, where every step feels like your running through treacle and you're...
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Get motivated…. and stay motivated

10 Tips for getting active and staying active.
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Understanding flexibility and need for stretching

People often talk about flexibility and stretching, from your doctor to your gym instructor and massage therapist - the subject comes up again and again. ...
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Breathing Techniques

Breathing keeps us alive by oxygenating the blood and therefore oxygenating all parts of the body.  Correct breathing increases our metal and physical energy levels...
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