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Sunday Reads: August – Nap Club, Science of Laziness and Yoga Hacks
The end of August has arrived, making it time for another edition of weekend reads. Every wondered why you feel lazy? This video from ASAPScience may have the answer. Did you see Walthamstow and Leytonstone on Location, Location, Location? Sadly Kirsty and...
Q&A – Rina, Massage Therapist
Welcome to our blog's newest column. Every month we'll be interviewing one of our extensive therapy team to learn more about the person behind the healing hands. First up is massage therapist, Rina. Name: Rina J What therapies do you offer? I am a...
Easy, Tasty and Healthy Packed Lunches for Work or School
Forget cheese sandwiches and soggy salads; there's a whole world of delicious packed lunches waiting to be discovered. Not only will they save you cash, they'll help you feel much healthier and more productive and alert at work. Soups - Put them in a thermos flask or...
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...
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)...
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...
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...
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...
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...