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  • Salt intake and headaches

    New research from the United States published in the BMJ Open (11.12.14); ‘Effects of dietary sodium and the DASH diet on the occurrence of Headaches’ [REF 1], has shown that when people reduce their salt intake, there is a big and significant reduction (31%) in the number of them suffering from headaches. The study was…

  • “Older people lonelier in Summer than at Christmas”, indicates new research

    The Campaign to End Loneliness is calling for more support for older people all year round following new research that indicates they are more likely to feel lonely in the summer. A new study suggests that older people could be more at risk of feeling lonely in the summer months, contrary to popular views that…

  • 10 surprising headache triggers

    NHS Choices looks at unfamiliar headache triggers and how to overcome them – from Alexander technique for poor posture, to yoga for relaxing after stress. You put in 10-hour days from Monday to Friday and you feel fine, only to wake up after a lie-in on Saturday with a pounding headache. Why is that? It’s…

  • Quote of the week

    ‘Aim for progress not perfection’ tweeted by Lesley Corridan (@lesley_corridan), Education Training Manager for The International Dermal Institute® and Dermalogica® Do you have a favourite quote or saying? Image: Dollar Photo Club

  • The effects of polyphenol on prostate cancer

    Oncologist Dr Robert Thomas has developed a supplement containing ingredients from four polyphenol-rich food types – pomegranate, green tea, turmeric and broccoli – which has proven effective in patients with prostate cancer, the most common cancer in men in the UK. Watch the video to find out more.    

  • How to help lonely or socially isolated elderly people in your community

    From volunteering for an organisation to a simple phone call, NHS Choices offers ideas on how to help lonely or socially isolated elderly people in your community. Evidence suggests that giving your time in this way could be as valuable to you as the person you support. It’s likely to boost your self-esteem and sense…

  • The differences between Seasonal Affective Disorder and the winter blues

    In 1984, psychiatrist Norman Rosenthal coined the term Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Now 30 years later, BBC looks at the differences between SAD and the winter blues. Winter blues often involves a lack of sleep while SAD means people are permanently tired and spend longer in bed, she says. Jarvis estimates between 3% and 5%…

  • Quote of the week

    ‘Believe you can and you’re halfway there’, Theodore Roosevelt. Do you have a favourite quote or saying? Image: Dollar Photo Club

  • Quote of the week

    Via Action for Happiness. Do you have a favourite quote or saying? Image: FHT

  • Surviving tough times

    Paul Hitchens, Creative Director of Verve Brand Consultancy and contributor to International Therapist, offers some top tips to FHT members on how to build a brand during tough times… In tough times and at the onset of economic recession, the first impulse for many businesses is to cap spending. Despite the advice of seasoned businessmen to…

  • On the couch

    In the autumn issue of our membership journal, International Therapist, Leighton Denny talks about his contributions to and success in the nail and beauty industry, which led to a recent MBE. He offers the following advice to other therapists/entrepreneurs: For the full ‘On the couch’ interview, see p66 of your autumn issue or read it…

  • Alcohol Awareness Week – 17th to 23rd November 2014

    In the lead up to Alcohol Awareness Week, charity Alcohol Concern has published some useful information and resources to help those who are concerned about alcohol intake. Their theme for this year is, ‘Facing our alcohol problem: Taking back our health and high streets.’ Local authorities and other organisations, from pharmacies to treatment service providers,…