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Ashlins one of Waltham Forest’s Top 100 Small Businesses!
We are delighted to be named one of Waltham Forest's top 100 Small Businesses! Waltham Forest Business Network made the announcement on Friday evening at their Christmas Networking event. Everyone at Ashlins is thrilled to be recognised as one of the borough's...
Spotlight on Chiropractic & Advice for Low Back Pain
We’re taking a closer look at our therapies and what they can do for you. Today is the turn of McTimoney Chiropractic. Therapists: Paul Tibbitts, Petra Moxley Most Commonly Treated Conditions: We see a range of muscle and joint problems but our top 3 are lower back...
Delicious Slow Cooker Meals for Autumn
Do you have a slow cooker? We are big fans here at Ashlins. Who doesn't love coming home to a tasty dinner with minimal washing up? Here are our favourite slow cooker recipes for Autumn. Mexican Chicken Stew(via...
Winter Chill Essential Oil Blend: November 2015
Bring tranquillity and peace to your home with this special winter blend. Fill the reservoir of an oil burner with water and add: 4 drops Lavender Essential Oil 4 drops Chamomile Essential Oil Light a tea light underneath and enjoy! *Never leave a lit candle...
The Danish Concept of Hygge
Hygge (pronounced 'hYOOgah') is a Danish word with no direct equivalent in English. It describes a feeling of cosiness and security; the way you feel when enjoying a good meal with your favourite people. One definition reads “hygge is the absence of anything annoying...
In Season Fruit and Veg: November 2015
Winter is fast approaching but there are still plenty of seasonal vegetables available. Here are our favourite ways to enjoy them: Potatoes Smashed Potatoes with Creme Fraiche Mashed Potatoes with Caramelised Fennel Red Cabbage Braised Red Cabbage with Apples...
Soothe Dry Skin with an Oat Bath
by Achara Chavanakunakorn Oat baths are a real treat for dry or sensitive skin. They are very cheap and easy to do, and use only natural ingredients. What's not to love? Indications: dried, sensitive or inflamed skin conditions such as eczema Oat is used to...
5 Half Term Health Challenges
Are you off for half term? Take advantage of having extra time on your hands with our half term health challenges. Monday- Eat 5 pieces of fruit and veg. Tuesday – Spend 5 minutes enjoying a relaxation technique. Wednesday- Go for a 30 minute walk (wrap up warm!) and...
Welcome Isabelle, Kinesiologist
Please extend a warm welcome to Isabelle Cooke who has joined our Kinesiology team here at Ashlins. Isabelle discovered Kinesiology more than 15 years ago. She found it helped her balance the stresses and strains of modern life. As a result she trained as a therapist...