5 key benefits of massage therapy
We all know a massage feels great, but it can also benefit your body in some unexpected ways. Massaging and relaxing the muscles can often have a knock-on effect for other parts of the body…
Articles: 2017
Free hypnobirthing taster session
On Saturday, 21 October we’ll be hosting a free taster session for Kelly Geddes’ ‘Birth Positively’ hypnobirthing workshop. Birth Positively is a 4 week antenatal course, developed to enable parents to make an informed choice…
The benefits of a low GL diet
Many of us feel the need for that caffeine ‘hit’ when we wake and – at some point in the day – feel tired and hungry. It doesn’t have to be this way however. The…
Nature books for children
Reading time with your little ones is one of the most precious and mindful activities you can engage in. And what better subject matter than the natural world around us? Below are a few recommendations,…
Summer detox
If the thought of a late summer holiday has put you in a spin about wearing less and baring all, then a detox could be just what you need. This can be a simple way…
‘Birth Positively’ hypnobirthing – new antenatal course starts September
This September we’re really pleased to be hosting Kelly Geddes’ ‘Birth Positively’ hypnobirthing workshop at the clinic. Birth Positively is a 4 week antenatal course, developed to enable parents to make an informed choice about…
Do I really need to take a nutritional supplement?
We may think we’re eating a balanced diet, however the reality is that most of us struggle to achieve the recommended daily allowance (RDA) for key vitamins and minerals. A quality supplement can help to…
Diet and postnatal depression
We treat many patients throughout their pregnancy and labour. Some women ask what they can do to prevent the ‘baby blues’, or more serious complaint of postnatal depression (otherwise known as postpartum depression). Sometimes women…
Hayfever & herbal medicine
It’s the time of year when pollen levels rise and people start sniffling and sneezing. But for many people, hay fever isn’t as straight forward as you might think. Even those who have never suffered…
Herbal medicine and labour
Over the last year I have treated a number of women who had gone past their due date and were booked in for a chemical induction but, for various reasons, were seeking a natural alternative. In this…