Holistic Treatment of Chronic Pain; Mind Body Syndrome

The conditions Tension Myositis (or Myoneural) Syndrome (TMS). Psycho-Physiological Pain (PPD) Neuroplastic Pain, Neural Pathway Pain and Stress Illness Recovery can all be found under the diagnostic umbrella of Mind Body Syndrome. Dr John E Sarno -The Mind/Body prescription* was a pioneering physician and named psychogenic musculoskeletal and nerve symptoms. According to Sarno, TMS is … Read more

Holistic Help For Unexplained Female Infertility

The diagnosis of Unexplained Infertility (idiopathic infertility) affects 15-30% (1 in 4) couples and is reached when a series of medical test results are unable to provide a cause. Researching the possible causes for female infertility medical/clinical investigations focus on identification of physical abnormalities. The NHS website states problems with ovulation (the monthly release of … Read more

Volunteer Experiences – A Personal Journey

Society recognises the need for a group of unique people who donate their time, energy, skills and experience for the greater good. Volunteers support organisations and charities that benefit less fortunate individuals and communities raising social consciousness as well as much needed funds. In recognition of the value of volunteers in 1985 UN General Assembly … Read more

Sinusitis

There are four pairs of sinuses inside the skull. The Maxillary sinuses are located at your cheekbones. The Frontal sinuses are located at the lower centre of your forehead. The Ethmoid sinuses are located between your eyes at the sides of the bridge of your nose. The Sphenoid sinuses are located behind your nose. Known … Read more

Heart Health

As a Complementary Practitioner I encourage patients to make positive changes to their diet and lifestyle to improve general health, sense of wellbeing and quality of life. As risks to health increase with age and none more so than to the heart I decided to visit the British Heart Foundation BHF website and came across … Read more

Back Muscles Aching?

With the longer days of summer here those amongst us that engage with warm weather sporting activities or spend time working in the garden may experience backache. This can be a simple result of overwork of muscles not normally used such as in bending, stretching and twisting add to this lifting, pulling and overreaching and … Read more

Holistic help with Tendinitis and Bursitis

Tendinitis is described as acute or chronic pain localised to a tendon that attaches muscle to bone with a dull or dragging sensation that limits range of movement. Affecting the achilles at the back of the ankle, biceps in front of the shoulder, pollicis brevis and longus of the thumb, upper patella of the knee, … Read more

Clinical Reflexology accredited NHS data evidenced CPD training

On Sat 2nd March at the Weymouth College site my Professional Clinical Reflexology PCR-The Langstone-Wring Method™accredited and evidenced CPD training took place. My specialist training course is for qualified reflexologists to gain necessary skills and confidence to work with oncology patients from Diagnosis through Treatment and Beyond in NHS clinical settings. I am asked is … Read more

A working model of Nutritional Therapy

Having studied and gained extensive professional experience helping patients with problems affecting their digestive system. I thought the following information might prove useful for people struggling to cope with stomach symptoms such as indigestion, heartburn/acid reflux. Or bowel such as bloating, gas, irregular stools (constipation or loose) and suspect that what and how they are … Read more

BEST FOOT FORWARD with CLINICAL REFLEXOLOGY

Being encouraged by health care professionals to keep as mobile as possible to sustain good health and wellbeing is sound advice but not always as easy as it sounds to follow especially by those experiencing painful, stiff or swollen feet. We know that a firm foundation is needed for stability of any structure, if we … Read more