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A new study published in Frontiers in Medicine warns that people should be wary of searching for pre-biotic information online as inaccurate sources are often shown at the top of search results. Of the 150 webpages evaluated, only 10% of webpages met all four criteria, 40% had a cautionary note on benefits, 35% referred to…

FHT Board Member and qualified aromatherapist, Mary Dalgleish, contributed a special five-page article to the February issue of In the Moment (ITM) magazine. In this feature, we take an in-depth look into aromatherapy, its history and its benefits. The article highlights that essential oils can help to improve sleep and mood, reduce stress and anxiety, aid…

The 2020 FHT Training Congress is made up of 30 seminars, all of which are created specially for complementary, beauty and sports therapists as well as therapy business owners. Keep reading for some seminars specific to you, to give you a taste of the options over the two-day event. 1. For the complementary therapist Jing’s…

According to recent figures from the NHS, a record number of people are being admitted to hospital as a primary or secondary result of alcohol. A huge 1.3 million people were admitted to hospital as a result of alcohol in 2018, 7.4% of all hospital admissions in England. Almost half of those admissions are of…

On #WorldCancerDay we’re proud to say that 30% of FHT members support clients impacted by cancer, alongside their standard medical care. Providing therapies to people who have been affected by cancer can help to reduce their stress and anxiety and allow them take a positive outlook following treatment. Read two case studies by Rachael Cavanagh,…

Every month, Action for Happiness produces a calendar packed with daily actions we can take to increase our own happiness and that of others around us. This February, the charity’s calendar focuses on daily activities to bring happiness to others and to improve your relationships. The calendar includes a quote from Maya Angelou, ‘People forget what you…

Dr Eleanor Crossley MRCS(ENT), council member of the College of Medicine, writes about the College’s latest Food on Prescription conference. Ketogenic diets, intermittent fasting, ‘superfoods’, health supplements… the list goes on. Today’s media regularly features the latest diet fads and theories in the field of nutrition, but the College of Medicine’s latest Food on Prescription conference…

In the latest in a series of interviews with 2020 FHT Training Congress expert speakers, we speak to Richard Kravetz about yoga and how it can support people with disabilities. Tell us a bit of background about yourself… I had a career as a chartered accountant in London for 20 years. When my second son…

Speaking live on BBC Three Counties Radio, sports therapist John Molyneux talked about his book, A Better You in Later Life, and gave some tips on how to remain active as you get older. John has been a qualified sports therapist for over 20 years and felt motivated by his grandad to focus his business…

Playing tennis is better for the prevention of musculoskeletal problems than going to the gym, according to a study by experts at Liverpool Hope University. In the study, 90 healthy participants were split into two groups. One group played tennis and the other group took part in running, cycling or going to the gym. Each…

Our most popular training event of the year returns this May, with an exciting new programme of talks to help you gain new skills and develop in your career as a therapist. The 2020 FHT Training Congress will take place on 3-4 May at the Holistic Health Show in Birmingham, and will feature a range…

Capital FM presenter Roman Kemp tried laughing yoga live on the radio to cheer up listeners of the show on Blue Monday (Monday 20 January). Laughter yoga encourages participants to copy the act of laughing in order to boost happiness. PHD student and mental well-being coach, Louise Gates, lead the session. Louise is currently writing…