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Cabbage Poultices – Try one for Swollen Joints and Skin

Oct 9, 2015 | Blog

by Achara Chavanakunakorn Have you heard of cabbage poultices?  They are excellent for sore throats, hot and swollen joints or bruised swollen skin.  Here’s how to make one at home. Bruised or crush the cabbage leaves lightly with a rolling pin. Blanch the...

Our Favourite Relaxation Techniques

Sep 29, 2015 | Blog

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...

Sunday Reads, September 2015: Walking, Sweet Potatoes and Pilates

Sep 27, 2015 | Blog

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...

Back to Work – Office Stretches

Sep 11, 2015 | Blog

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...