Category: Health
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Quote of the week
“Dare to reach out your hand into the darkness to pull another hand into the light.” – Norman B Rice What is your favourite quote of the week? Comment to rate this week’s now!
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Vitamin D deficiency increases risk of chronic headache
Vitamin D deficiency may increase the risk of chronic headache, according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland. The findings were published in Scientific Reports. The Kuopio Ischaemic Heart Disease Risk Factor Study (KIHD) analysed the serum vitamin D levels and occurrence of headache in approximately 2,600 men aged between 42 and 60…
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Quote of the week
“When life gives you a hundred reason to cry, show life you have a thousand reasons to smile.” – Unknown What is your favourite quote of the week? Comment to rate this week’s now!
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Sun, ski and skin
If you’re going on a winter skiing holiday this year don’t forget to pack your sunscreen. Although it might sound strange, your skin can burn in the snowy ski slopes, leaving you with panda eyes and a sore red face. The amount of UV rays that reach the earth’s surface increases by up to 5%…
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Quote of the week
“Embrace and love your body its the most amazing thing you will ever own.” – Unknown What is your favourite quote of the week? Comment to rate this week’s now!
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FHT Member & Accredited Training Provider Ziggie Bergman hits front page news!
FHT Accredited Training Provider Ziggie Bergman, and her holistic therapy practice, has recently been featured in popular publications such as Tatler, The Daily Mail and The Sunday Times. Ziggie has been showcasing her talents in facial reflexology and spreading the word about her FHT accredited Zone Face Lift course. Focusing on her “Botox Detox” she…
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Study finds nuts reduce risk of cancer, heart disease and other killer diseases
A study reported in BMC Medicine that looked at more than 800,000 participants has found that eating at least 20g of nuts a day can reduce risk of heart disease by 30%, cancer by 15%, bring a 40% reduction in diabetes and half the deaths from respiratory disease. The study’s co-author, Dagfinn Aune from…
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Surviving your Blue Monday
Are you feeling particularly down today? No matter how hard you try does nothing seem to be going right? You could be feeling the effect of Blue Monday and you’re not alone. The third Monday of January is historically known as the most depressing day of the year, which could be due to a number…
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Quote of the week
“A healthy attitude is contagious don’t wait to catch it, be a carrier.” – Unknown What is your favourite quote of the week? Comment to rate this week’s now!
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Pledge to make a change for ‘U’ in 2017
Many New Year’s resolutions fail within a few weeks but this year, Heart Research UK, as lead charity supporter of the National Obesity Forum’s JanUary campaign, is asking you to pledge to make small, sustainable changes for a healthier you in 2017. Raised blood pressure, high cholesterol levels and poor glucose control, which can lead…
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FHT 2017 Training Congress launched!
We’re thrilled to reveal that this year’s 2017 FHT Training Congress will be held at the Holistic Health show, 21 – 22 May, at the NEC Birmingham. Featuring 32 educational sessions of CPD training over the two day event, the Training Congress is a fantastic opportunity to network, learn the latest therapy trends, grow your business…
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Quit smoking for good this New Year
Dr Anjali Mahto, Consultant Dermatologist speaks on behalf of UK charity, the British Skin Foundation, to tell us how smoking affects the skin, giving you an extra incentive to ditch the habit for good. She explains ‘Unlike damage to the heart or lungs, the effects on skin are often outwardly visible. Not only is smoking related…
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