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How to Enjoy a Healthier Christmas, 17 Tips from our Team
Christmas can become a time for over indulging on alcohol and stodgy foods. It's great to treat yourself over Christmas but there are lots of ways to make things a little healthier. Hopefully you can start the new year feeling refreshed, rested and healthy. Here...
How to Handle Coughs & Colds this Winter
We're in the middle of coughs and colds season so we've dipped into our archives for lots of tips on handling viruses. We've summarised the tips below. Simply click on the links to read the full posts. How to Support your Immune System this Autumn by...
How does Osteopathy help with Sciatic pain?
by Sarah Oliver, Osteopath and Dermott Earley, Osteopath Osteopaths treat people with sciatica very frequently. Before we start treatment we take a detailed case history and examine your back, legs and sciatic nerves. This allows us to diagnose the cause of your...
What is Sciatica and What Does it Feel Like?
By Sarah Oliver, Osteopath Sciatica is something we hear a lot about, but what exactly is it? Sciatica generally refers to pain coming from the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve is your longest and largest nerve and runs from your low back, down the back of your leg...
Why use Acupuncture during Pregnancy?
Did you know that acupuncture can be a safe and useful therapy during pregnancy? Your first point of care during pregnancy should be your midwife or GP. If you have any concerns about your pregnancy please seek medical attention. Acupuncture can be used as a safe...
What should I expect from a pregnancy massage?
by Jane Hickson and Achara Chavanakunakorn During pregnancy you are more likely to suffer with RSI in the wrists and arms, lower back ache and sciatica, fluid retention, digestive disturbances, constipation, heavy/aching legs, fatigue, mood swings and some...
How to Support your Immune System this Autumn
by Catherine Field, Nutritionist So we have said goodbye to a beautiful summer and now it is autumn once again. The days are becoming shorter and the nights longer, the temperatures are dropping and the leaves are changing colour and falling from the trees. This is...
Our favourite aromatherapy oils for relaxation
We love essential oils here at Ashlins. They're such an easy and effective way to scent a room and alter your mood. Essential oils can be particularly useful for relaxation. Here are some of our favourite relaxing oils for you to try at home: Chamomile Maroc...
