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In our next issue of International Therapist magazine (Autumn 2020, Issue 134) we explore equality, diversity and inclusivity within the complementary therapy and wellness industries. The Kings Fund recently shared an article which explores people’s experiences of racism and discrimination within the NHS. It begins with a story shared by Angela who works in behavioural…

Single-use PPE falls currently under ‘non-recyclable waste’ in traditional recycling centres and until now there hasn’t been an easy option for safely disposing used PPE. Recycling company, Terracycle, have created an innovative system that means one-time use face masks and disposable gloves can be recycled. With Terracycle’s Zero Waste Box system, customers pay a small…

This year National Massage Day (NMD) will be held on 1 October, coinciding with Pro-Touch Awareness Month, which runs throughout October. This year the focus has been shifted from encouraging people to ‘join the hands-on revolution’ to taking a look at how we can touch the lives of others when physical touch is no longer…

All Ayurvedic professionals in the UK are invited to take part in a special Ayurvedic Medicine Research IniTiative (AMRIT) Research Project, by completing an online questionnaire.  AMRIT is the first national, practice-based research project to map the landscape of Ayurvedic patient care in the UK. It is an independent research project initiated and funded by the…

Sarah Woodhouse, MFHT, has contributed an article on Bowen therapy to the East Anglian Daily Times. In the double page spread Sarah discusses the benefits of Bowen therapy especially for clients concerned with skin-on-skin contact, as the therapy can be carried out over clothing. Sarah said, ‘Don’t be afraid to contact your local press and…

Researchers believe a new chip that reads the body’s breathing signals to control the heartbeat could be more effective than a pacemaker. A heartbeat naturally varies with each breath; it is faster when inhaling and slower when exhaling. Pacemakers are set to a regular heart rate which prevents the heart from beating too quickly, too slowly or irregularly. However, researchers believe that…

The FHT is proud to be supporting Your Life and Cancer 2020, a live online event aimed at supporting anyone whose life is affected by cancer. Those attending have the opportunity to learn about evidence-based lifestyle changes and complementary therapies that can supplement conventional medical treatments to optimise their health and wellbeing. Hosted in partnership…

A study by the beauty company, Avon, has found that 47% of women feel unprepared and uninformed when it comes to the menopause. Over 700 women aged between 45 and 54 from countries across the world took part in the quantitative study.  Of those participants, 44% were unaware of perimenopause with nearly six out of ten British women saying…

Food byproducts are increasingly being used by the cosmetics industry, according to researchers from Ecovia Intelligence. This was put down to a shake up of supply chains for ingredients during the COVID-19 pandemic and a greater demand for products using raw materials. Product developers are experiencing higher transportation costs for ingredients and delays due to…

Researchers at Bristol University have found that teenagers aged between 13 and 14 felt less anxious and more connected to school during the COVID-19 lockdown. In October 2019, more than half (52%) of the 13-14 year old girls surveyed and 26% of boys in the same age group said they felt at risk of anxiety.…

In the Summer issue of International Therapist magazine, Dr Michael Dixon, chair of the College of Medicine and social prescribing lead for England, discussed the unexpected benefits of virtual consultations… As an NHS GP I often envy the very positive relationships that so many of my therapist colleagues enjoy with the patients at our practice. I…

FHT is delighted to announce our sponsorship of the 2021 World Championship in Massage, taking place on 19-20 June in Copenhagen. The Championship was sadly postponed in 2020, due to COVID-19. We look forward to seeing the event return next year, with measures in place to ensure the safety of competitors. As the UK’s largest…