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  • Public attitudes towards ageing can be harmful for our health and wellbeing

    The Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) has recently published a new report highlighting how negative attitudes towards ageing can harm our health and wellbeing. The report says that attitudes towards ageing are generated and reinforced with negative newspaper headlines, pressure from the beauty industry to use ‘anti-ageing’ products, prejudice in the workplace and lack…

  • Three top tips for postural analysis

    2018 FHT Training Congress Speaker, James Earls, shares his top three tips for postural analysis.

  • Sensory-based food education in early childhood leads to healthy eating habits

    Sensory-based food education given to 3–5 year-old children increases their willingness to choose vegetables, berries and fruit, according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland. Sensory-based food education offers new tools for promoting healthy dietary habits in early childhood education and care. The findings were published in Public Health Nutrition. The researchers…

  • Supporting the wellbeing of carers

    Carers UK has today highlighted the importance of wellbeing in people who support the physical and mental health needs of others in a new report, published as part of Carers Week. Carers Week runs from 11-16 June 2018, and aims to raise awareness of the challenges carers face and recognise the contribution they make to…

  • Stress in infancy and its link to disease

    Scientists have found evidence to suggest that emotional stress in infancy can have significant and far-reaching effects on the body, resulting in disease later in life. Psychological stress in infancy dramatically changes the amount of an important class of proteins, called GABAA receptors, which in turn may alter the workings of the heart, lungs, kidneys and bladder.…

  • Having meaningful conversations in health and social care settings

    NHS England is encouraging those who work in public services across the country to get involved in the ‘What matters to you?’ Day to encourage more meaningful conversations between people in health and social care settings. The ‘What matters to you?’ Day is an annual international event, held on 6 June, that encourages and supports…

  • Children at risk from black henna temporary tattoos

    A recent British Skin Foundation survey has found that 20% of children could be in danger of having serious reactions to black henna temporary tattoos. 20% of adults have also put themselves at risk by having the temporary fashion accessory which is popular at overseas holiday destinations, festivals, funfairs and the British seaside during the…

  • Radio interview and short video promote the FHT and new Complementary Therapy Awards

    As well as running our own 2018 FHT Excellence Awards, this year we are delighted to be supporting the new Complementary Therapy Awards, organised by Chamberlain Dunn. As platinum sponsor of these awards, the FHT is working closely with their media partner, UK Health Radio, to provide expert guests to talk about the many benefits…

  • Inspiration, education and relaxation at the 2018 FHT Training Congress

    Thank you to all members and speakers who joined us at the 2018 FHT Training Congress. You all made the event a huge success. Our Training Congress took place alongside the Holistic Health show, on Sunday 20 and Monday 21 May at the NEC in Birmingham. We packed the schedule with experts on a wide…

  • Sun safety message sinks in

    There is a growing trend of using high factor sunscreen in both the UK and abroad, according to a recent survey published by the British Skin Foundation. Of those who use sunscreen in the UK, three in five people are using SPF 30 or higher.  More than three quarters of those surveyed who use sunscreen…

  • Ideas for postural analysis

    Guest blogger and 2018 FHT Training Congress speaker, James Earls, shares a few pointers to help therapists feel at ease when performing a postural analysis. Performing a postural analysis can be nerve wracking for the therapist and the client. I remember my first few appointments after qualifying in structural integration – I was supposed to…

  • Meaningful May

    This month Action for Happiness urges us to focus on activities that create more meaning and purpose in our daily lives, with its Meaningful May calendar. Like the movement’s Happy January, Friendly February, Mindful March and Active April calendars, Meaningful May includes daily suggested activities to help people gain perspective and prioritise what matters most. Suggestions…