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The summer issue of International Therapist is on its way to members. This issue includes articles by professor of pain and analgesia Mark Johnson who explores the uncertainties of dealing with clients experiencing pain, and the Christie team who provide an insight into aromasticks, plus a look at massage and reflexology for fertility issues, acupuncture…
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Should therapy services ever be discounted? Have your say… With more and more daily discount deal companies such as Groupon and Wowcher offering special offers on different products and services, is this driving demand or devaluing the service offered? Does offering a certain amount of money off retail products and therapy treatments help to increase…
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Quote of the week via International Therapist (Issue 107 January 2014) Do you have a favourite quote or saying?
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Thank you to all of those members, speakers and exhibitors who made the 2014 FHT Annual Training Congress such an enjoyable and successful event. Held at the East Midlands Conference Centre and surrounded by 330 acres of the University of Nottingham’s landscaped parkland, the congress venue and adjoining De Vere Orchard Hotel proved a huge…
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Study reveals how gardens could help dementia care A new study has revealed that gardens in care homes could provide promising therapeutic benefits for patients suffering from dementia. The research is published in the Journal of the American Medical Directors Association and by critically reviewing the findings from 17 different pieces of research, has found…
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Some early morning chi yoga on a beautiful day! #FHTCongress
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We look forward to seeing many of you at this weekend’s FHT Annual Training Congress, featuring seminars and workshops from leading experts in the therapy industry! Make sure to visit our exhibition, come along to our social hour, and drop in for some advice on a variety of hot topics. There will be live updates…
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Quote of the week via International Therapist (Issue 107 January 2014) Do you have a favourite quote or saying?
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New research by the University of Cambridge finds that one in three cases of Alzheimer’s disease may be preventable The Cambridge team analysed population-based data to work out the main seven risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease. These are: Diabetes Mid-life hypertension Mid-life obesity Physical inactivity Depression Smoking Low educational attainment They worked out that a…
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An editorial in The Lancet Neurology calls for greater protection for footballers with symptoms of concussion FIFPro, the footballers’ union, has called for an investigation into concussion protocols. This follows players being allowed to play on after appearing to be concussed during the World Cup. “Because signs and symptoms of concussion can be delayed, removing…
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Make great savings at our exhibition Some of the most well-known suppliers and training providers in the industry will be attending the FHT Annual Training Congress on 19th and 20th July 2014, offering exclusive event offers. Offers include: 20% off aromatherapy products from Base Formula, 10% off all courses from Expectancy, price-matched books from Lotus…
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UK book on health journalism and PR for health journalists A new e-book about the realities of health journalism and PR, written as a working resource for all journalists who have to cover health, has been published in the UK – the first of its kind to be released this side of the Atlantic. Edited…
