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Circadian Rhythm

The last, but certainly not least, tip for stress reduction and increased immune health is the Circadian Rhythm. You may be forgiven for thinking it’s an 80’s pop band…but actually circadian rhythms are daily cycles / patterns that create your 24 hour body clock ⏰ The body clock is then synchronized with the ‘master [...]

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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It’s not the load that breaks you…It’s how you carry it!

It can often feel like we are carrying the weight of the world on our shoulders. These feelings effect us both mentally and physically. Did you know simple improvements to your posture can help break the cycle and lighten the load? When your skeleton is misaligned, it places more strain on your muscles as they try to support [...]

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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 [...]