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Massage – What Are All The Different Types?
Do you know the difference between deep tissue and sports massage? How about holistic massage and tui na? Or ayurvedic foot massage and thai foot massage? There are many, many types of massage and even more different names for them. Here at Ashlins we offer 14 types...
Sunday Reads, July 2015 – Banana Pancakes and Summer Health
How are your summer holidays so far? We have been taking it in turns to take some time off and enjoy the summer but the clinic is open throughout July and August as normal. It's the last Sunday of the month so it's time for our links round up. Here's what we've been...
E17 Art Trail – Your Thoughts on ‘What is Health?’
Between 30th May - 14th June 2015 we hosted an exhibition on the E17 Art Trail. Kirsti Abernethy's installation 'What is Health?' certainly proved to be very popular. Here's some of your feedback: "I think the photos are very interesting" ...
Lime, Pine and Juniper; July’s Refreshing Oil Blend
Freshen up in this hot sticky weather with our revitalising oil blend. Fill the reservoir of an oil burner with water and add: 1 drop Juniper Essential Oil 1 drops Pine Essential Oil 2 drops Juniper Essential Oil Light a tea light underneath and enjoy!...
Headaches and Migraines – The Chinese Medicine Approach
Eighty percent of the population suffers from headaches at some point of their lives trying to cope with family demands, work stress and busy schedules of an everyday life. While some people experience just a mild tension headache, others will suffer migraines, a much...
Meet the Ashlins Team: Q&A with Paul, McTimoney Chiropractor
In the latest in our Meet the Team series we are getting to know Paul Tibbitts. Paul is one of our Chiropractors and is at Ashlins every Thursday. Name: Paul Tibbitts What therapies do you offer? I am a McTimoney Chiropractor. I am also qualified in Sports Massage...
In Season Fruit and Veg: July – Cucumber, Cherries and Nectarines
July brings us a rich variety of seasonal foods which are perfect to enjoy over the summer holidays. Here are our picks and some of our favourite recipe suggestions. Cucumber Creamy Cucumber Soup Indian Cucumber Salad Cherries Cherry Frangipane...
E17 Art Trail – Our Picks
Have you been along to any Art Trail events yet? You have until Sunday evening to pay them a visit so don't delay! With over 250 events to choose from it can be a bit overwhelming, so we've put together our very own trail of our favourite exhibitions. Don't...
Essential Oil Blend – Soothing and Rejuvenating
Try this month's oil blend for a soothing and cleansing scent. Fill the reservoir of an oil burner with water and add: 1 drop Patchouli Essential Oil 2 drops Geranium Essential Oil 2 drops Ylang Ylang Essential Oil Light a tea light underneath and enjoy!...