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Our Favourite Relaxation Techniques
Autumn can be a stressful time of year. Going back to work or school, adapting to the darker, colder days and staving off coughs and colds all take their toll. It's important to set aside time for yourself so you can relax and recover. Here are some of our favourite...
Sunday Reads, September 2015: Walking, Sweet Potatoes and Pilates
The end of September is upon us and Autumn is setting in. We had the Autumn Equinox on Wednesday so it's only getting darker from now on! As usual we have rounded up our favourite reading material from the past month. Grab a cup of tea and enjoy. Is work...
Back to Work – Office Stretches
by Sarah Oliver, Osteopath Last week I explained how to set up your desk for comfortable computer work. Good posture on its own is not enough though - you need to move and stretch too! I really like this office stretching routine. Print it out and run through it a...
Orange, Frankincense and Black Pepper: September’s Essential Oil Blend
This calming, warming oil blend is just the ticket for easing yourself into Autumn. It even smells a little like chocolate - bliss! Fill the reservoir of an oil burner with water and add: 3 drop Orange Essential Oil 2 drops Frankincense Essential Oil 2 drops Black...
Back to Work – Check your Desk Set Up & Prevent Neck and Shoulder Pain
by Sarah Oliver, Osteopath August bank holiday has been and gone, the Victoria line is running again and the kids are back at school. The summer holidays are well and truly over and it's time to get back to work. This is a great time of year to review your work habits...
Blackberries, Courgettes and Damsons | In Season Produce: September, and our Favourite Recipes
It may be the start of Autumn but there's still plenty of local fruit and veg in season. Here are our picks for September. Blackberries Blackberry and Apple Pie Lamb Skewer with Blackberry Couscous Braised Red Cabbage and Blackberries Courgette Grilled Courgette,...
Sunday Reads, August 2015 – Sleep, Workouts and Hearing Colour
August bank holiday is upon us! What do you have lined up for your day off tomorrow? Make it something good...this is the last one until Christmas. Here's what we've enjoyed reading this month. Grab a cuppa and get up to date with the latest health and...
Berry Season and Immune Boosts
by Sarah Gray MNIMH, Medical Herbalist As summer draws to an end and the light starts to change. The plants around us start to provide remedies that are crucial for our well being as we head towards autumn. It is berry time. I find it amazing that what is...
Spotlight on Acupuncture
In a brand new feature here at ashlins.co.uk we're taking a closer look at our therapies and what they can do for you. We're kicking things off with Acupuncture. Therapists: Sally Lancaster, Lucie Trinephi and Odette Aguirre Available on: Mondays, Wednesdays and...