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  • The October issue of International Therapist is on its way to members. This issue includes an article by Ronald B. Woods, author of Social Issues in Sport, who looks at how cultural factors may affect sport performance, plus a look at baby reflexology, unusual essential oils for advanced aromatherapists, homemade cosmetics, Dorn method self-help exercises…

  • “Sea cucumbers may hold the key to banishing wrinkles, research shows, because they can control the production of collagen in their bodies.” According to a recent article on The Telegraph’s website, scientists at Queen Mary, University of London have identified the genes for peptides (messenger molecules) produced by sea cucumbers and sea urchins, that allow the creatures…

  • maybelline: There’s oh so many ways to wear red this season. 

  • On 17th October, www.gov.uk will launch, replacing Business Link and Directgov websites. GOV.UK aims to make it simpler, clearer, and faster to find the information you need, including: tools and guidance for business; pay, contracts and hiring; money and tax. To take a tour in advance of its official launch, click here

  • Team GB’s Olympic heroes will spend 5,000 days a year in UK schools coaching the stars of the future, Culture Secretary Maria Miller has said. Pride in Britain is back thanks to the summer spectacle which captivated the country, she told the Conservative party conference. She promised to build on the Games’ success, creating a…

  • Supportive Techniques for People with Cancer

    The Cambridge Institute of Complementary Health is hosting a Cancer Convention: ‘Supportive Techniques for People with Cancer’ on 20th October 2012 at National Motorcycle Museum Conference Centre, Solihull. For full details and to book

  • A night to remember FHT’s special 50th Anniversary Gala Dinner and 2012 Excellence in Practice and Education Awards ceremony As part of its 50th anniversary celebrations this year, the FHT hosted a special Gala Dinner on Friday 5 October at the prestigious Grange St Paul’s Hotel in London. More than 200 FHT members, friends and supporters…

  • A recent study has revealed that exercise enables the learning of new skills thanks to enhanced “motor memory.” We all know that regular exercise is a major player in our ability to achieve a healthy weight, a longer life expectancy and a reduced risk of chronic diseases — from cancers to heart disease to diabetes.…

  • Our biggest night of the year has arrived – the FHT 50th Anniversary Gala Dinner, featuring the FHT Excellence awards and hosted by BBC Radio 2 presenter and holistic therapies supporter, Janey Lee Grace.

  • A new series of events on how to deal with chronic pain makes its debut on October 18th. “It’s a Pain” will address how we attempt to live with pain of different kinds and how we can seek to overcome its potentially devastating effect on our quality of life. The series, organised by Durham University…

  • Zumba’s Party in Pink Movement 2012 is a fun and active way to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Breakthrough Breast Cancer  For more information and an event in your area, visit www.zumba.com/partyinpink (Source: https://www.youtube.com/)

  • October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Throughout October, Breast Cancer Care is organising events to campaign for better support and care and promote the importance of early detection. The number of people being diagnosed with breast cancer is increasing, but the good news is survival rates are improving. This is probably because of more targeted treatments, earlier detection…