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What is Bowen Therapy and What Does it Treat?
We get asked this question a lot, and for good reason. It is not a common therapy compared to the likes of say Acupuncture or Herbal Medicine and the name of the therapy doesn’t explain what it may entail. It is also a relatively “new” therapy, it was developed in the 1950’s by Tom Bowen in Australia. Word spread about this man and the therapy and people from all over Australia came for treatment for all their untreatable ailments. So, what is Bowen Therapy exactly? It is a form of bodywork that involves stretching the soft tissue, or the fascia that covers all of your muscles and organs. It also…
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Natural Hay Fever Remedies
Summer is finally here, and with that sneeze season is in full swing too! If you suffer with hay fever, it can really put a dampener on the things. Supplements Here are 3 supplements to consider if you are suffering from those dreaded symptoms. 1. Quercetin is an antioxidant flavonoid found in many foods such as onions and apples. Studies show that it possesses antihistamine qualities by reducing inflammatory response in the airways. You can purchase it as a supplement, or you can simply add more quercetin rich foods into your diet. 2. Bromelain is an enzyme that is found in high amounts in pineapples. You…
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The Importance of Omega-3s in Joint Health
When looking to improve your joint health, omega-3s are usually one of the main supplements you will come across, and that’s for good reason. Omega-3s are a type of fat that we can’t make in our bodies, so we need to get this essential nutrient from our diets. Research consistently shows the benefits of increasing the intake of omega-3s in supporting our health where any form of inflammation occurs, including joint health in the treatment of arthritic conditions. Omega-3 sources Chronic inflammation lies at the root of many painful joint problems. Omega-3s have particular affinity for bringing inflammation back into balance. Dietary sources include nuts and seeds such as flaxseeds,…
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Can Self-Help Techniques Help to Flatten the Mental Health Curve?
It’s no surprise that recent research reveals that our mental health has taken a toll since the start of the pandemic. Stress about getting ill, job losses, family members’ health, in addition to feelings of isolation and loneliness has impacted many across the globe. Even though there is light at the end of the tunnel, and we should be able to slowly start getting back to some normality over the coming months, it doesn’t mean an end to the mental health crisis we are seeing. Current state of affairs According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), more than two-thirds of adults in the UK (69%) report feeling somewhat…
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Not All Supplements Are Created Equal
Not All Supplements are Created Equal Not all supplements are created equal. Trying to understand what nutritional supplements could benefit you, and then trying to pick out the best ones can be overwhelming to say the least. We are a team of holistic health practitioners at Holistic Room and even we sometimes get confused! How supplements are produced is always evolving. We used to only have access to synthetically developed vitamins and minerals, and there is much controversy over their safety. In addition, some supplements that claim to have “natural” ingredients also contain some synthetic ingredients. However, new ways of producing supplements have paved the way in offering better absorbed…
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What are Holistic Therapies?
Our aim is to raise awareness of the benefits of holistic health and promote the services of practitioners. We do this because we believe that natural therapies offer many benefits in treating chronic and mental health conditions. By treating a person as a whole as opposed to their individual symptoms, can be very effective for their overall health and wellbeing. However, just because we’re in this business, we don’t want to assume that everyone knows what holistic therapies are. It’s a question we’ve received numerous times over the past few months. So here we’ll dive deeper and explore exactly what holistic therapies are. So, what are holistic therapies? Holistic…
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Supporting Your Immune System This Winter
What the immune system actually does The immune system is the body’s defence against infections and consists of many cells and organs that work together to protect the body. When the body senses foreign substances, known as antigens, the immune system works to recognise the antigens and get rid of them. The immune system is a complex framework made up of many organs, cells and chemicals that fight microbes which cause infection in the body. Some of the main parts of the immune system are the white blood cells, antibodies, the lymphatic system, the spleen and the bone marrow. As well as the immune system, the body has several other…
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Don’t Let Fear Run Your Life
Fear has the power to control our life, our business, our relationships and our decision making. To conquer our fears one by one, we need to first develop an awareness of the life we have created for ourselves because of them. Try the following exercise to shine a light on how fear is stopping you from creating the life you dream of and start taking steps towards your desires with confidence. List it out Take a piece of paper and divide it into three columns. In the first column, write out all your desires as if you had a magic wand and nothing was impossible. In the second column,…
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What does Somatic mean in holistic healthcare?
Somatic therapy and somatic movement are both terms that we’ve been hearing a lot lately in the world of holistic health. The term somatic is used in a number of movement and healing modalities, each having its own particular healing approach, but ultimately leading to the same result, healing of the mind and body. The word somatic means “pertaining to the body”. It comes from the Greek word “sōmatikos” meaning “of the body”. Somatic therapy is more of a mental health treatment and somatic movement is mainly used to address chronic pain and physical syndromes. However, both acknowledge the interconnectedness of both the mind and body and treatment addresses both…
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Emotional Freedom Technique for Stress and Anxiety
What is Emotional Freedom Technique? If you’ve ever seen Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) also known as Emotional Freedom Therapy take place, you might think it looks a bit odd. It’s a treatment that involves tapping with your fingers on various parts of the body to help release negative emotions, stress and relieve anxiety. The tapping isn’t random, there is a specific process that is followed which includes saying certain phrases that address the issue you are looking to solve, such as pain, illness or trauma. By acknowledging the issue, you are being specific about what you are looking to address. EFT tapping, sometimes also known as therapy tapping or acupuncture…
