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  • Long Covid Research

    We take a look at two pilot studies looking into complementary therapy approaches to support clients with symptoms of long Covid The Anosmia, Acupressure, Aromastick and Aromapot Project By project leads, Dr Peter Mackereth, Paula Maycock and Ann Carter Before COVID 19 emerged, anosmia (the inability to detect odours) was a relatively unknown term outside…

  • Softly Softly: The stats and facts of Long Covid

    As part of a short series of articles on Long Covid, we take a look at the latest stats and facts and the results from FHT’s 2021 Long Covid survey Most people affected by coronavirus (COVID-19) have mild to moderate symptoms and recover relatively quickly. However, some people experience ongoing symptoms that can last for…

  • Population health – a new approach for better wellbeing

    Health is not just defined by the absence of illness. It’s also about our physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. Access to traditional health services are of course important, but there are lots of other factors that affect our health and wellbeing. These include access to green spaces, social activities, education and employment opportunities, healthy food,…

  • Complementary therapy gaining popularity in England

    Complementary therapy gaining popularity in England

    The article below was first published in International Therapist issue 129 (Summer 2019) Complementary therapy use in England has grown by 4% between 2005 and 2015, according to a national survey (sharp et al, 2018). Ipsos MORI asked 4,862 adults in England about their complementary therapy use over the past 12 months, with 766 saying…

  • Set aside some time for yourself this September

    As a therapist, you may spend countless hours supporting the health and wellbeing of clients, but do you set aside enough time to look after yourself? We all need to look after our own mental and physical wellbeing to avoid problems like stress, anxiety, burnout and overuse injuries. Action for Happiness has given us a…

  • Complementary therapies are beneficial to people with advanced cancer

    The article below was first published in International Therapist issue 129 (Summer 2019) Aromatherapy, reflexology and massage can all benefit clients with advanced cancer, according to a review published in Palliative Medicine. Searching medical databases, a team of researchers found five qualitative studies evaluating the therapeutic needs of people in palliative care with advanced cancer,…

  • Quote of the week

    Injury prevention and rehabilitation: 42% of FHT members support clients who regularly engage in exercise or sport, according to our 2019 Member Survey. Find a therapist in your area

  • Apathy is the forgotten symptom of dementia

    Apathy is the most common neuropsychiatric symptom of dementia, with a bigger impact on function than memory loss – yet it is under-researched and often forgotten in care. A new study has found that apathy is present in nearly half of all people with dementia, with researchers finding it is often distinct from depression. Although…

  • Rye is healthy, thanks to an interplay of microbes

    Eating rye comes with a variety of health benefits. A new study from the University of Eastern Finland now shows that both lactic acid bacteria and gut bacteria contribute to the health benefits of rye. Published in Microbiome, the study used a metabolomics approach to analyse metabolites found in food and the human body. Rye…

  • Action for happiness hopes we have an altruistic August

    Action for Happiness hopes to spread selfless goodwill next month, with its ‘Altruistic August’ action calendar. The movement publishes monthly calendars, offering daily affirmations on the theme of the respective month. ‘Altruistic August’ follows other recent calendars, including ‘Jump Back July’, ‘Joyful June’, ‘Meaningful May’ and ‘Active April’. Suggestions for this month include the following:…

  • College of Medicine announces dates for this year’s food conference

    Food on Prescription 2019 is the latest in a series of food conferences, run by the College of Medicine, that have become a leading UK event on food, lifestyle and medicine for all healthcare professionals, who want to create a healthier future for patients, communities and the nation. Held on Thursday October 24 at the…

  • A small knee bone is making a comeback

    A small bone more common in clients with arthritis is making a comeback, according to an article published in the Journal of Anatomy. The fabella is a small independent bone located behind the lateral femoral condyle that is common in non-human mammals. It is absent in many humans who have lost the bone through evolution.…