Most of us spend much of our time attending to the needs of others at home or at work. But making the time to do something for ourselves and practise self-care is important too. This could take the form of caring for family members and supporting friends, at work when you are making sure clients …
At this time of the year for most schools, there is a lot of focus on helping students prepare for their end of year exams. As the headteacher, you will also be aware of how the wellbeing of your staff plays a crucial part in a successful outcome for all concerned. The challenges of the …
What is reflexology? This ancient art dates back thousands of years. It was first practised by the Indian, Chinese and Egyptian peoples. Reflexology works on the principle that all organs and glands of the body are represented by reflex points on the feet, hands, ears and face. By applying pressure to these points your body …
Most people experience headaches of some kind from mild aches to intense pain. They are often brought on by conditions such as a cold, poor posture, late nights, food intolerances, dehydration, and even certain smells. Stress also plays a big part in your ability to maintain your overall wellbeing and prevent such things as headaches …
A rise in stress and anxiety can impact your professional and personal life. That stress affects you physically as well as mentally and emotionally. Most of you will have experienced tension in your shoulders, back, hands, and feet at some point. How does that make you feel? When your body reacts to stress and anxiety …
Work-related stress and ill-health are responsible for over 1.7 million workers taking an average of 22 days off work each year. What impact does this have on your company? Stress, depression, and anxiety have a detrimental effect on your wellbeing, but what if this is happening to your staff? Looking after your employees should be …
A few years ago I worked with a company delivering on-site chair massages. Workplace wellness was important to them and it included hiring a therapist for a day once a month. All employees were booked in for a 20-minute session which took place in a meeting room that was reserved for the day. It was …
In the UK many organisations (large and small) included a health insurance plan as part of employees’ benefits package. These plans usually include dental health, opticians, health screening, hospital in-patient visits, chiropractors etc. Most of these treatments support physical conditions that if untreated may result in absenteeism. Over the last five years or so there …
If you are looking for a gentle, non-intrusive holistic facial treatment then facial reflexology could be just the one for you. Facial reflexology has its origins in the Vietnamese system of facial acupressure but it is a less invasive and an excellent alternative to facial acupuncture. Like foot reflexology, it works on the principle that there …
When we are feeling under the weather it could be due to a physical illness. It could also be a sign that we are stressed. If you think it’s the latter, you may need some help to reduce and manage your stress levels. A trip to the GP may have resulted in having a course …
When choosing a reflexologist to work with we would all like to know that we are in the hands of a professional, caring therapist who is knowledgeable in their field. With all the therapists out there how do you find the right one for you? When looking for therapy the first question you should ask …
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