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The Danish Concept of Hygge

Nov 5, 2015 | Blog

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...

In Season Fruit and Veg: November 2015

Nov 3, 2015 | Blog

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

Oct 30, 2015 | Blog

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

Oct 26, 2015 | Blog

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

Oct 23, 2015 | Blog

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...

Meet the Ashlins Team: Q&A with Delene, Massage Therapist

Oct 20, 2015 | Blog

In the latest in our Meet the Team series we are getting to know Delene Gordon. Name: Delene Gordon What therapies do you offer? I’m a Massage therapist who offers Sports massage, deep tissue, Aromatherapy, reflexology and Indian head massage. I love working...