Natural Approaches for Natural Beauty
Because complementary therapy comes from an integrated approach – mind and body - it is ideal as adjacent to a beauty schedule. Here are the top therapies which you could easily add to your regime: AROMATHERAPY Aromatherapy is thought to have originated in Egypt at...
The Magic of Endorphins
THE MAGIC OF ENDORPHINS Endorphins are considered the body’s natural feel-good hormones and are similar in structure to opiates like morphine. The word endorphin is a mix of two words, endogenous and morphine, which together means morphine from within (the body). We...
How to Ease a Stiff Neck
Neck pain or a stiff neck is a common problem and usually gets better after a few days. You can get a painful or stiff neck if you sleep in an awkward position, sit in a draught, from a sports injury that strains the neck, poor posture e.g. slouching while viewing the...
Self-Help for Tension Headaches
Tension headaches are common. During a tension headache, there may be muscle pressure or tightness or dull pain around the head. Tenderness may be experienced on the neck or shoulders. Tension headaches aren’t associated with nausea, visual disturbances, slurred...
How to Give Yourself a Hand Massage
A hand massage can help: Pain relief: The most common forms of arthritis in the hand are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. If you suffer from chronic arthritis in your hand, regular hand and wrist massage can reduce your pain and improve your grip strength....
Juicing Berries for Summer
THE NUTRIENTS Blackberries are rich in vitamin C and E, potassium, phosphorus, iron, calcium and magnesium. Blueberries are good for the immune system and are anti-bacterial and antiviral as well as being high in chromium, vitamin C and potassium. Strawberries are...
How Relaxation Can Help IBS
Dianne (Diploma in Wellness Coaching Skills, NHS WELLBEING COACH, 2011) The aim of this assignment is to discuss how relaxation can help patients in their treatment with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). People with IBS are looking for alternative self-management...
Mindfulness, Health and Wellbing
Arwen Raddon (Diploma in Holistic Coaching) Originally stemming from ancient Buddhist thought, today mindfulness means many different things (Boyce cited in Wellness Professionals, 2016). It incorporates a range of practices, e.g. meditation; small acts of kindness;...
Positive Psychology and Coaching
Karin Sikken The field of Positive Psychology focuses entirely on what makes people flourish and lead fulfilling lives. Over the past decades, an abundance of research has been carried out to this effect. This is exciting for coaches as they can use the insights and...
Impact of Wellness Coaching on Depression
Michelle Gallagher (Integrated Diploma in Resilience and Wellness Coaching Skills) A Long Term Condition (LTC), also known as a chronic condition is a condition that cannot presently be cured; however, it can be controlled by medication and other therapies including...
Impact of Wellness Coaching on Fibromyalgia
Amandeep Kaur Cheema (Diploma in Resilience and Wellness Coaching Skills) What is Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a long-term condition (LTC) that generally affects women more than men. Fibromyalgia has been defined by the NHS as: “Fibromyalgia, also called fibromyalgia...
Smudging
BENEFITS OF SMUDGING Smudging is the name given to the ceremonial act of cleansing and purification which uses a selection of herbs, often sage, which are bundled together with string to form a smudge stick before being ignited. Benefits include: Increasing your sense...