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Is holistic health and wellbeing right for you?
An increasing number of people are embracing holistic health services now more than ever. The pandemic has highlighted the need to maintain good health, address certain health issues or generally work on boosting the immune system. Healthcare needs to move more towards a patient centred approach as opposed to the current symptom centred model that does not address the needs of the patient holistically. While conventional healthcare practices are essential for acute and in emergency situations, there are other options for long standing and chronic conditions. Here are some case studies which demonstrate how a holistic approach changed patients’ lives. Female, aged 32 – upper and lower gastrointestinal symptoms for…
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Read about Linda’s inspirational story, from receiving a cancer diagnosis, to thriving to now helping others
Linda Curtis, a Holistic Room practitioner talks about her journey from being diagnosed with cancer, healing and now using her knowledge and experience to help others who are going through their own cancer journeys. What was your life like before you were diagnosed with Thyroid cancer? I was very emotional prior to being diagnosed and struggled for years with gut troubles and anxiety, not knowing that this very well could have been attributed to a ‘faulty thyroid’. I had always been a fairly healthy eater but always seemed to struggle with bloating as mentioned. What was your emotional state like when you received the diagnosis? When I received the…
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You Deserve Better is hosting a Monthly Free Online Healing Call with Sharon Lawson
One of the most common thing my clients say to me is, “I’m so glad that I finally have someone I can talk to about this kinda stuff.” It’s not easy when we have an interest, curiosity, latent talents, a calling to make transformative change – but you don’t know anyone in your immediate circle of friends, family , community or colleagues who has the same interest, curiosity or calling. You can feel alone. You have a strong urge to follow your intuition, try a new path or ask new questions, but you don’t know anyone who has trodden the same path as you, you don’t have anyone who…
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Practitioner Spotlight – Linda Curtis @ Holistically Happy You – Holistic Health Coaching – London
What therapies do you practice? Holistic Health coaching with a focus on healthy nourishment through the exploration of plant-based foods. What led you to do what you do? I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2014 and it changed the course of my life. I became plant based in 2015 and then the rest is history! What’s the best thing about doing the work you do? I love helping others and helping to provide them with hope and excitement about nourishing healthy foods. To find out more about Linda and how she can help you, visit her listing and contact her here. Are you ready…
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Practitioner Spotlight – Vanya Maksimova @Plant Powered Kitchen – Nutritional Therapy – London
What therapies do you practice? Nutritional Therapy What led you to do what you do? My success in healing my own body and I’ve always been passionate about helping people. What’s the best thing about doing the work you do? Seeing the progress in my clients journey. It’s very rewarding. To find out more about Vanya and how she can help you, visit her listing and contact her here. Are you ready for greater health and wellbeing? Search Holistic Room for qualified holistic health practitioners for your unique needs, or email us at support@holisticroom.com and we’ll get back to you promptly.
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Natural Remedies for Hay Fever Sufferers
It’s that time of year again when many of us suffer with dreaded hay fever. Symptoms range from sneezing and coughing, a runny or blocked nose, itchy, red or watery eyes through to headaches leaving us feeling tired and searching for solutions. Diet and Nutrition If you don’t like the idea of popping pills to treat your symptoms, there are many natural options you can try. One option is to take a nutritional approach by changing your diet and incorporating more “low-histamine” foods to help ease symptoms. There is also a myriad of supplements that can address the symptoms such as vitamin c, which is a known natural…
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Practitioner Spotlight – Susie Ray – Reflexology | Indian Head Massage, Bath & Frome, Somerset
What therapies do you practice? Reflexology Indian Head Massage What led you to do what you do? After trying many unfulfilling roles I took a break and was prompted to look into alternatives. Reflexology really resonated with me and having grown up with hormone issues and experienced subsequent fertility issues, it seems natural that this is the area I was drawn to and work the most in. I’ve studied many forms over the years and use a combination of techniques depending on the individual and their ailments. My specialisms are fertility, pregnancy, postnatal care and women’s health. What’s the best thing about doing the work you do? I love…
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Practitioner Spotlight – Siobhan Mchenry @Healthfullives – Integrative Nutrition | Health Coach | Functional Medicine | Brighton & Online
What therapies do you practice? Integrative Nutrition Health Coach Functional Medicine What led you to do what you do? My family and own health concerns after 25yrs working in Corporate and loosing friends and family to lifestyle related disease far too early. What’s the best thing about doing the work you do? Helping people regain connection with what it feels like to be healthy – not just food or exercise but also through the important understanding of the intricate facets of our life that effect our health i.e stress, sleep, relationships, finances, environment etc. To find out more about Siobhan and how she can help you…
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Practitioner Spotlight – David Rees @Here To Live Life – Counselling | Life Coaching | Meditation | Mindfulness | – Devon & Online
What therapies do you practice? Soul Plan Reading & Practitioner Training Courses Counselling Life Coaching Mentoring Meditation Mindfulness What led you to do what you do? My journey started as a sports, fitness coach so was always drawn to helping others. One of the main aspects I was interested in through working in that field was the psychological part, human behaviour and the nature of life. Naturally I started to really look at my own experience along with working with groups and individuals. And here I am today… What’s the best thing about doing the work you do? I tend to attract the inner explorers, the curious, courageous…
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It’s Time to Top Up on the “Sunshine” Vitamin
Now that Summer is almost upon us and we are having some glorious sunshine, we can step out, soak up some rays and receive some well needed vitamin D. After social distancing, mask wearing and frequent hand washing, ultimately your last line of defence is your body’s own immune system. There has been a lot of focus on vitamin D in recent weeks and studies are revealing the part vitamin D has on the immune system and the importance it can play during the pandemic. Even though it is possible to get enough vitamin D from your diet and exposure to sunlight, it is still reported that 1 in 5…
