Category: Other

We are delighted to regularly contribute to Natural Health magazine, to promote the FHT, our members and the therapies they practice. In the November issue, we look at the health benefits of lemon, highlighting the essential oil’s potential to help fight infection, support the skin, calm the mind and more. Read the FHT’s introduction to lemon

In the run-up to our second FHT Integrated Healthcare Conference on 29 November 2019 (fht.org.uk/conference), we asked our reflexology members to provide us with an insight into their work so we could share some short case studies to highlight just some of the many ways this popular therapy is helping to improve the nation’s health.…

It is our mission to promote the highest standards in therapy training and practice, which includes promoting the FHT’s mark of quality to therapists, healthcare providers and the public. We do this nationally in a number of ways, including advertising in print and online; ensuring editorial coverage in consumer publications, such as Natural Health and…

Body image encompasses our thoughts, feelings and behaviour towards our bodies. A recent study published in Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice suggests that yoga could be an important tool for boosting the self-esteem and body image of clients who have experienced burn injuries. (Ozdemir and Saritas, 2019) A clinical trial involving 110 patients in a…

In recent years the number of people using e-cigarettes (or ‘vaping’) has grown rapidly. While these products have helped lots of people to give up smoking cigarettes, there is still some uncertainty about their long-term impact on health. A recent NHS Behind the Headlines video looks at the science behind a recent newspaper article that…

The 2019 FHT Conference, taking place at The King’s Fund, London, on 29 November, is a great opportunity to learn from those who have successfully brought together the best of conventional medicine and complementary healthcare to provide a truly holistic approach for patients. We’re delighted to be joined by experts in education, healthcare and research,…

FHT Fellows Jacquelene Buller and Janet Capstick, directors of Timeless Partnership, recently attended two major county agricultural shows in Shropshire to promote the benefits of complementary therapy and raise money for charity. As well as offering taster sessions in reflexology and chair massage to show competitors and the general public, they raised funds for Parkinson’s…

As a member of the FHT, your Autumn issue of International Therapist will be arriving soon! Knowing how passionate our members are about the environment and sustainability, we’re also delighted to announce that after a small but successful trial, your latest issue of the magazine will arrive in a biodegradable wrapper (please see the carry…

It has been reported that up to 20% of patients with cardiovascular diseases experience anxiety and depression during hospitalisation (Chamberlain et al 2011, Meneghetti el al 2017). A study recently published in the International Journal of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork looked at the effects of foot reflexology massage on anxiety and depression in female older adults suffering…

Now in its second year, the Integrative Health Convention gathers together professionals involved in conventional medicine, complementary therapy and self-care, to explore ways of working together to improve health outcomes in patients, limit overprescribing, manage stress, and possibly reduce overall NHS spending. The Convention is organised by Dr Toh Wong and Dr Naveed Akhtar in…

Achilles tendinopathy (AT) is a common problem that affects runners and other athletes, as well as the general population. According to a recent study published in the Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine (Stefansson et al, 2019), pressure massage may be a useful therapy for supporting clients with AT. A team of researchers from the University…

We are delighted to regularly contribute to Natural Health magazine, to promote the FHT, our members and the therapies they practice. In the October issue, we look at the health benefits of thyme, examining its historic therapeutic use and how the plant’s essential oil can be used to strengthen the immune system and prevent and fight infection.…