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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...
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Supporting IVF treatment with Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine
By Sue Bailes, Odette Aguirre & Lucie Trinephi Undergoing IVF can be very stressful and a bit of an emotional rollercoaster. Physically the drugs can play havoc with your system. Acupuncture treats the mind, body and spirit and therefore our acupuncturists may be...
What’s the difference between a professional massage and a home massage?
Why pay for a massage when you could have a massage from friends or family? Informal massages at home are a useful part of self care. They can be very handy for relaxation and soothing tense muscles. A professional massage therapist will have studied anatomy,...
How often should I have a Massage?
Are massages painful?
It's a common misconception that massage is painful, or should be painful in order to be effective. The truth is that massage may be a little uncomfortable at times but it shouldn't be painful. It is normal to experience some soreness during a treatment,...
5 Questions to Ask your Massage Therapist
Choosing a massage therapist can be tricky. There are lots of therapists to choose from, so how do you know who to trust and who will be able to help? Try asking these questions when you book a massage. Where and when did you train? Most massage therapists will have...
What is therapeutic massage?
Also known as ‘stress release’ and ‘holistic’ massage, therapeutic massage is your standard full body massage therapy. Therapists use a variety of massage techniques to release tension, stretch muscles, relieve stress and promote relaxation. Therapeutic massage is...