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  • Quote of the week

    Prevention is better than a cure: according to the 2019 FHT Member Survey, 52% of our members say they see clients who take a preventative approach to their health and wellbeing. Find a therapist in your area

  • Diane Leopard discusses inspiring photo project on UK Health Radio

    FHT Fellow Diane Leopard was recently interviewed for UK Health Radio to discuss a photography project she has launched to raise cancer awareness and help support those affected. Interviewed by UK Health Radio’s Jenni Russell for the Her Health and Happiness show, Diane told her how she had purchased a camera with prize money from…

  • Protein reduces the risk of frailty in older women

    Adequate intake of protein is associated with a reduced risk of frailty and prefrailty in older women, according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland and Kuopio University Hospital. Adequate protein intake was defined as at least 1.1 g per kg of body weight. The findings were published in European Journal of…

  • Insomnia and loneliness may be reduced with physical education

    Physical education classes in school could reduce insomnia and feelings of loneliness in children, according to a study. The above findings  were from a gender analysis of the impact of physical education on the mental health of schoolchildren in Brazil, published online by the open access journal, SSM – Population Health. Scientists analysed data from…

  • FHT celebrates aromatherapy week with talk on essential oils

    FHT head office staff were yesterday treated to a talk on the benefits of essential oils to mark Aromatherapy Awareness Week. We were pleased to welcome our speaker Colette Somers, who delivers training for FHT Accredited course provider Penny Price Aromatherapy and the Winchester School of Aromatherapy. Colette told us that although she has been…

  • Six ways aromatherapy can help everyday ailments

    Aromatherapy involves the therapeutic use of plant essential oils, which enter the body via our lungs through inhalation, or the skin, if applied in a massage blend or other product. A recent survey* by the FHT revealed that aromatherapy is one of the top three complementary therapies requested by the public in the UK. This…

  • FHT supports workplace wellbeing

    At FHT we believe every workplace should be committed to supporting staff health and wellbeing, which is why we have launched our own wellbeing month to remind us all of the importance of good physical and mental health. Throughout June we are promoting health and wellbeing initiatives at our head office to coincide with Massage…

  • Massage may help with restless legs syndrome

    Massage with olive oil could provide benefits to people with restless legs syndrome, according to a brand new study published in Complementary Therapies in Medicine. Scientists sought to evaluate the short-term effects of massage with olive oil in reducing the severity of uremic restless legs syndrome (RLS). They conducted a double-blind placebo-controlled trial with 60…

  • Spread joy this June

    Action for Happiness, a charity dedicated to creating more happiness in the world, has launched its latest calendar of daily suggested actions designed to encourage us to live better lives. Joyful June aims to help people experience more positive emotions and enjoyment in life and is available to download in 14 different languages in both PDF…

  • Whole grain foods can alter serotonin in the gut

    Adults consuming whole grain rye have lower plasma serotonin levels than people eating low-fibre wheat bread, according to a recent study by the University of Eastern Finland and the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). In the study, the consumption of cereal fibre from rye or wheat was also found to reduce serotonin levels…

  • Government launches campaign on cosmetic procedures

    The government has recently launched a new campaign to raise awareness about the potential risks of cosmetic procedures and to help the public make an informed decision before have a treatment. The campaign comes amid a rise in demand for cosmetic procedures and the growth in unregulated companies offering cheaper services. The advice and information…

  • Yoga could help with depression during pregnancy

    Yoga-based therapies can help manage antenatal depression, according to a review published in Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice. A team of scientists in the UK and Singapore conducted a systematic review of six clinical studies, involving 405 pregnant mothers, that examined the effects of yoga on depression during pregnancy. All six studies showed reductions in…