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Win a free ticket to the new Integrative Health Convention
Organised by Dr Toh Wong and Dr Naveed Akhtar, the aim of the Integrative Health Convention is to provide a platform where complementary and medical practitioners can meet, share, teach, and learn from each other, to help themselves and others. The convention takes place on Sunday 13 and Sunday 14 October, at Park Plaza Victoria…
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Quote of the week
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, a reminder of how important it is to regularly check for any changes that could be cancer. Find out more about Breast Cancer Awareness month and how to spot the signs of breast cancer Look out for an article on breast cancer awareness in the Autumn issue of International…
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College of Medicine to host two-day integrated medicine course
The College of Medicine and Integrated Health is running a two-day foundation course on integrated medicine, taking place on Thursday 15 to Friday 16 November 2018 at the Diorama Arts Centre in London. This two-day course led by Professor David Peters and Dr Michael Dixon will provide an introduction to integrated health and care. It…
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FHT member wins first ever National Massage Championship
FHT member, Mario De Sousa, has won the first ever National Massage Championship. Mario competed over two days against more than 70 massage therapists, representing a wide-range of disciplines, including Thai, Swedish, remedial, freestyle and chair massage. In the final Mario took on five incredibly skilled massage therapists, including FHT member Tamer Morsy, and was…
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FHT member awarded for contribution to the NHS
Congratulations to FHT member, Jane Tomlinson-Wightman. Jane has received a Cavell Star Award, recognition for driving complementary therapy services within the NHS. Cavell Star Awards are given to nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants who show exceptional care to their colleagues, patients or patients’ families. A reflexologist and Lead Midwife for Safe Active Birth at University…
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Massage therapy assists in elite para-athlete recovery
Massage therapy can improve sleep and muscle tightness to aid recovery in elite para-athletes, according to a study published in BMJ Open Sport and Exercise Medicine (Kennedy et al, 2018). In a mixed methods study, scientists invited nine members of Team Roger C Peace, an elite para-cycling team from South Carolina, USA, to receive one…
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Quote of the week
The power of reflexology: FHT Vice President Mary Dalgleish says, ‘In 16 years of practising reflexology, I have seen what a huge difference this gentle but powerful therapy can make to people’s quality of life.’ #reflexology
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Reflexology researcher to speak at 2018 FHT Conference
We’re delighted to have Dr Julie McCullough join us as a speaker at the 2018 FHT Conference. Dr McCullough is a research associate at Ulster University and has been a complementary therapist for the past 12 years. She has a degree in human nutrition and completed her PhD at Ulster University in 2015. As part…
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Reflexology could help with surgery anxiety
Reflexology may benefit patients who are undergoing cardiovascular medical procedures, according to a recent study published in the Journal of Advanced Nursing. A team of researchers conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials involving reflexology as a complementary therapy for cardiovascular patients undergoing procedures, to establish its effect on anxiety. Using leading…
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FHT Vice President judges new Complementary Therapy Awards
FHT Vice President, Mary Dalgleish, recently enjoyed judging the Complementary Therapy Awards 2018, organised by Chamberlain Dunn. As headline sponsor, experts from the FHT have been supporting these new awards throughout the year, including the shortlisting and judging process. Mary commented, ‘Being part of the judging panel was a great opportunity to learn more about the…
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Learn how the NHS works in online course
Updated 13/11/2018 The King’s Fund has set up a free online course about the NHS in England, which will allow people to get a detailed understanding of ‘its inner workings, current and future challenges, and how it all fits together’. The NHS Explained: How the Health System in England Really Works course starts on 15…
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