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Use of colour in branding Julia Hitchens and Paul Hitchens, authors of Create the Perfect Brand, provide an introduction to colour for your brand. Nature is filled with colour but it is only relatively recently that we have been able to mass reproduce a spectrum of colours through print, inks and dyes. Some colours are linked to…
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We are delighted to announce the winners of the 2013 FHT Excellence Awards! The FHT Excellence in Practice Awards were launched in 2011 to shine a spotlight on those members whose everyday work, innovative projects or research not only makes a huge difference to the health and well-being of the clients they support, but also…
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One member whose letter, Tweet, Facebook posting or blog comment is chosen as our star communication will win a Lava Shells self-massage home care kit, containing a massage oil and four lava charges and activators, sponsored by Shared Beauty Secrets. We love to hear from our members, so please get in contact if you have…
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Global Skills Championship 2014, Malaysia – Industry Competency Excellence Awards FHT Malaysia is proud to support the 2014 Global Skills Championship (GSC) in Malaysia, organised by the Malaysian Association of Cosmetologists. Taking place at the Putra World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur, on 25th and 26th March, 2014, the aim of the GSC excellence awards is…
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A recent study by the University of Auckland has found that healthy adults do not need to take vitamin D supplements, as reported by BBC News “Our data suggest that the targeting of low-dose vitamin D supplements only to individuals who are likely to be deficient could free up substantial resources that could be better…
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It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Breakthrough Breast Cancer has organised The Great Pink Bake Off This October, during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we’re asking you to put your pinny on, roll up your sleeves and show breast cancer what you’re made of. On 18 October an army of bakers will hold their own Great…
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Walking more ‘would save thousands’ of lives in the UK reports the BBC The latest report said that if everyone, in England alone, did the recommended 150 minutes of moderate physical exercise every week it would: Save 37,000 lives each year Prevent 6,700 cases of breast cancer Stop 4,700 people getting colorectal cancer Lead to…
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Should therapists offer support ‘above and beyond’ the therapy treatment? Have your say… On occasion, clients will raise a personal matter towards the end of treatment (see example below). Should therapists try to offer additional support, within their scope of practice? Or can this create problems, such as the client expecting this on a frequent…
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The October issue of International Therapist is on its way to members. This issue includes articles by Jennifer Rhind, who looks at aromatherapy for mild anxiety and depression, and Jane Johnson, who provides some assessment and treatment tips for the neck region, plus a look at FHT members who receive GP referrals, reflective practice and…
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World Mental Health DayThursday 10th October We’re all aware of the enormous problems that loneliness, isolation, dementia and depression can cause for older people, and much of the work of the Foundation focusses on improving the lives of older people who experience these difficulties. But did you know that on average people aged 55…
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If you work within a health and wellbeing profession, you could benefit from the Health & Wellbeing Tax Plan This guide tells you about the Health and Wellbeing Tax Plan voluntary disclosure opportunity which runs from 7 October 2013 to 6 April 2014. It will be of interest to you if you work in the…
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Better Health through Natural Healing book extract Read an extract from Better Health through Natural Healing: How to Get Well without Drugs and Surgery, which explains the principles and tools of natural medicine, including diet, massage, the mind-body connection, naturopathy, hydrotherapy and homeopathy, plus looks at health ailments that can benefit from natural treatments including…
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