The Importance Of Nutrition And Hydration For Health

We all know that nutrition is important for our bodies. Eating junk food does us no good, and is linked to obesity, depression, digestive issues, heart disease and stroke, type 2 diabetes, cancer, and early death. It can also lead to loss of memory and learning problems, and inadequate growth and development of children.

Equally, eating the right foods and drinking alcohol in moderation also improve our overall health, and this is why we now have Nutrition and Hydration Week each year, in 2021 taking place from June 14th to June 20th

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Acupuncture treatment for pain relief after an injury

Modern medicine is routinely viewed as the only way to deal with ailments and injuries. We often overlook alternative therapies. However, this is slowly changing with more people, increasingly adopting holistic treatments to manage pain and injuries.

Holistic treatments refers to forms of therapy that address the human body as a whole and not just as the disease affecting it. These forms of treatment work on the mind, body, and spirit, to encourage mental and physical well-being.

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6 Alternative Remedies for Reducing Anxiety and Stress

Anxiety is an emotion that everyone has experienced but some people find it harder to control their worries than others, with feelings of unease and fear affecting much of their daily lives. This can either come in waves when triggered by certain events or circumstances, or could simply be a lifetime struggle for an individual with a recognised anxiety or panic disorder. 

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5 Ways to Support Knee Rehabilitation Treatment

Knee pain is common for many people. Whether it’s because of older age or simply because you participate in a sport that puts added strain on this part of your body, it’s a troublesome problem for many. In the worst cases, surgical intervention is needed in the form of a knee replacement. 

Fortunately, there are ways to support your knee and prevent further damage and pain. We explore what these are and outline some tips and strategies for avoiding more serious treatments and surgeries. 

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Understanding the Role of Trigger Points in Sports Injuries

Acupuncture Treatment for Back Pain in London

Many people come through our doors because of recent sports injuries and high impact collisions, as well as lingering niggles in the body that have occurred due to years of repetitive movement and strain on the joints. 

Injuries come in all shapes and sizes and can impact only a single part of the body, or a collection of muscles. Contributing factors can involve not warming up appropriately, poor form or accidental collision. 

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When Is the Best Time to Try Alternative Fertility Treatments?

Acupuncture is a popular natural fertility treatment to support conception. It can be used as an alternative method to more costly treatments like IVF or used alongside them. It can also be used as a way to improve conception in the early stages of parents wanting to have a baby, or integrated into a holistic health treatment plan combining herbal medicine, nutritional counselling and even bodywork techniques.

In short, there’s no specific time that acupuncture should be used to improve fertility, but we discuss this topic in a little more detail to help you decide when it might benefit your own pregnancy plan.

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How Do Chinese Herbs Actually Work? A Holistic Approach to Health

What is known as Chinese herbal medicine has been used for centuries both with China and in many other Asian countries. Today, you’ll find some of the practices and principles of this herbal therapy in places far beyond its place of origin.

Recently, many Western countries like the UK have embraced herbal therapy and are learning to approach health and bodily improvement in a more holistic way, based on ancient medicinal treatments that have long been used to address specific health concerns as well as strengthen and protect the body as a whole.

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Tips for Getting Back into Sports Post-Lockdown

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Many of us have been in complete lockdown mode in recent months, or have only partaken in minimal physical sporting activities. For those of us lucky enough to have some kind of home gym set up, the impact hasn’t been so bad. 

However, there are a great many individuals who must rely on team-based sports and activities to get their fitness fix, whether that’s football, netball or even cross fit. 

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Can Chinese Medicine Help with Hayfever?

berries herbs & roots from Chinese Medicine

If you’re reading this post, you probably know the frustration of congested nasal passages and tickly noses all too well. 

Spring, despite all its benefits, brings with it a very difficult time for those who are sensitive to pollen and it can often seem that while people are rejoicing with the turn in weather and rise in average temperatures, you’re left out of the fun as you hide away from nature.

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