You’ve taken time off. You’ve rested. You may have even avoided the activity that caused your pain in the first place. But somehow, the discomfort is still hanging around. Sound familiar? It’s a common misconception that rest alone is the key to recovery. While rest is important, especially in the early stages of an injury, it’s not always enough. In…
Why Desk Workers Should Make Massage a Priority If you spend most of your day sitting at a desk, staring at a screen, and dealing with the usual work stresses, you’ve probably noticed the toll it takes on your body. Stiff shoulders, a sore lower back, headaches—sound familiar? Many office workers experience aches and pains caused by long hours of…
When it comes to treating physical pain or injury, Physiotherapy and Osteopathy are both highly regarded approaches. However, they differ significantly in philosophy, treatment methods, and overall scope. If you’re wondering which approach might suit you best, here’s a breakdown of the differences and some reasons why Osteopathy might be the more comprehensive option for long-term health and wellness. What…
Working in a corporate job in the office can be enormously rewarding, but the toll on the mind and body can be immense. Amidst all the emails, meetings, and projects, it’s easy for stress to become a constant companion, taking residence in our muscles and weighing heavily on our shoulders—quite literally. However, there is something that can help you: massage…
As summer is here many of you will be travelling to hot and exotic destinations, but even if you’re not, it can get a little warm here in the good old UK too. Here’s a couple of tips to help you stay healthy and energised if you travel or stay home. Travelling by air in peak times means a lot…
You might think you’re getting enough iron but the truth is you might not be. Even if you consume lots of so called iron rich foods, you might not be getting enough to where it needs to gain your body. You need iron in your blood because it is a very important part of a thing called a haemoglobin. Haemoglobins…
We all experience pain at some point in our lives but that pain can vary in severity and also how long it lasts. It is important to understand that there are different types of pain, including acute pain and chronic pain. What is Acute Pain? Acute pain is a type of pain that typically develops suddenly and is often intense…
The more processed foods are, the less healthy they become. Chocolate is no exception. The healthy bit in chocolate is from the cacao bean used to make chocolate chocolatey. Cacao has lots of flavonoids and polyphonys. These are great compounds found in plants, and they are involved with inflammatory regulators in our bodies. They can help reduce blood pressure and…
With some hard work, commitment, and sacrifice, most of you can reach your goal, but how long do the results last? Developing good habits and learning not to repeat bad habits is the best way to reach your goals. Achieving your goals is a result of your effort over time. It’s the things you do over and over, day in…
