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Uplifting and De-stressing Essential Oil Blend

Uplifting and De-stressing Essential Oil Blend

  Take sometime to relax and re-energise with our latest essential oil blend.   Combine a few drops of Clary Sage, Bergamot and Neroli essential oils with water in an oil burner.  Light a candle underneath and allow the scent to fill the room.  Sit back and...

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In Season Fruit and Veg: August

In Season Fruit and Veg: August

  August is another bumper month for fruit and vegetables.  Here are some of our favourite seasonal foods and recipe suggestions for each of them.   Apples Caramelised apples with ice cream (via BBC Food) Chunky Apple and Marmalade Cake (via River Cottage)...

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Sunday Reads: Summer Holidays

Sunday Reads: Summer Holidays

The end of July is in sight, school's closed and the summer holidays are here!  Here's our pick of the month's best articles from around the web.     If you're off on holiday read this article by our Osteopath, Sarah, on how to pack light and avoid back...

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Insect Repelling Aromatherapy Blend for Summer BBQs

Insect Repelling Aromatherapy Blend for Summer BBQs

Keep the bugs away from your summer parties, picnics and barbecues with this easy aromatherapy blend. In a spray bottle combine: 3 ounces (85 ml) of distilled water 15 drops of Citronella essential oil 10 drops of Lavender essential oil 10 drops of Eucalyptus...

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Summer Footwear, Our Recommendations

Summer Footwear, Our Recommendations

Our Podiatrist, Tim Hawes, shares his advice on choosing summer shoes.   With the warmer weather it’s perfectly natural to want to wear a more open shoe/sandal. However, often this type of foot wear is very flat and offers no support, ultimately decreasing shock...

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Stretches for Pain Free Flights and Holidays

Stretches for Pain Free Flights and Holidays

Stay flexible and pain free during your summer holiday with the advice from Osteopath, Sarah Oliver.   During the summer months I see lots of people returning from their holidays with back and neck pain.  Poor posture and lack of movement while travelling seems...

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In Season Fruit and Veg:  July

In Season Fruit and Veg: July

July is upon us, bringing heaps of delicious fruit and vegetables into season.  Here are some of our picks of the month.  Which will you try first? Mackerel Salmon, scallop and mackerel pie with green salad and honey dressing Aubergine Stuffed aubergine rolls Red...

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Stay Healthy on Holiday with our Top Nutrition Tips

Stay Healthy on Holiday with our Top Nutrition Tips

Everyone looks forward to their holidays for a chance to rest, relax and to recharge the batteries.  Unfortunately summer holidays often involve too much alcohol and poor quality food, leading to bloating, constipation and lethargy.  Tummy bugs are another common...

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