Browsing Category: Emotion
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It’s good to talk

Who can remember the Bob Hoskins adverts for BT? They were quite iconic at the time (Mid 90’s maybe?) and the key strap line was ‘It’s good to talk’.  Well, that’s definitely just as important today as it was then…if not more so! With lockdown limiting the amount of face to face conversation we are able to [...]
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Furry Friends

From the second we bring them home our pets instantly become part of the family. From the playful pony, to the loyal dog, to the cheeky cat, to the hungry hamster…..all pets hold a special place in their owners hearts. But what a lot of owners don’t know is that their furry friends come with some powerful health benefits. A well [...]
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Nature

We are surrounded by nature….even in the centre of the largest city you can always find signs of nature.  Being in nature can instantly reduce stress and anxiety. Research suggests that we are naturally programmed to be engrossed by nature so it can distract us from any negative emotions we maybe feeling. Exposure to nature not only [...]
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Breathe

Breath practice is often the most overlooked and underestimated form of relieving stress but at this current moment in time, it should be an essential part of your day. Our breathing is THE most important function for sustaining life so we should really focus on it a lot more than we do!There are many studies which directly link deep breathing [...]
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How to reduce stress & improve immune system

Well, 2021 didn’t quite get off to the start we were all hoping for!   With the UK forced back into a full lockdown it’s fair to say we’re all feeling a little  nervous, anxious, frustrated and stressed. Over the next couple of weeks we thought it might be useful to share each day a simple life hack that will help ease your [...]
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What is the biggest cause of injury?

As I’m sure you can imagine I see all sorts of ailments, injuries and traumas walking / limping into the clinic but did you know that nearly 75% of them are a direct result of the same thing? Any ideas? Many of you may suggest gardening, football, running or another popular physical activity.  I’ll give you a clue…..this [...]
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Think outside…no box required!

Chatting to clients this week it’s been great to hear how many of you have become regular runners and / or walkers!  When ‘you know what’ hit early this year our daily walks or runs became a really important part of our day…even though we may not have realised it at the time. For some, this may have fallen by the [...]
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You’ve got a nerve!

You may have heard the word mentioned in many phrases over the years…. ‘You’re a bag of nerves’  You’re getting on my nerves’ ‘You have nerves of steel’  ‘You’ve hit a raw nerve’ ….but what are your nerves and why are they so important in your day to day wellbeing. What [...]
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Can you beat chronic pain?

There are many reasons why you may be getting repeat chronic pain.  It may be caused by a physical injury to the body.  However, many people suffer from chronic pain due to daily stress, mental trauma and underlying emotional issues. THE BAD NEWS Chronic pain can leave you feeling utterly debilitated, extremely anxious and with a sense of [...]
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What is your new normal?

As the world was put on hold and we were all forced into a coronavirus corner, it’s really interesting to see, as the weeks go on, how we are all slowly emerging and adjusting to the new normal.  For many, the children returning to school was a welcomed return to a familiar routine.  A lot of you have also returned to the office, the gym [...]