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...
Read moreA 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.
Read moreEastern 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...
Read moreListen 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...
Read moreMums to be
Pregnancy is a wonderful experience for most women, but it does come with its share of physical and emotional stresses.
Read morePostural Analysis: Tug of War
Ever wonder why simple daily activities, fitness routines or performing your favourite sport have become challenging?
Read moreMassage 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.
Read moreBeat 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...
Read moreNo 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...
Read moreUnderstanding 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. ...
Read moreBreathing 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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