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Winter A & E pressures due to sicker patients
Rising accident and Emergency pressures within the NHS are mainly due to sicker patients, with severe illnesses and complex health needs, according to a report from the King’s Fund. Approximately 80% of NHS finance directors who responded to a recent King’s Fund survey identified the growing number of patients with severe illnesses as a key reason for winter…
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Quote of the week
“You will never know your limits unless you push yourself to them.” – Unknown What is your favourite quote of the week? Comment to rate this week’s now!
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Therapies supported in new evidence-based guidelines
Low back pain should initially be treated with non-drug therapies such as massage, acupuncture, exercise or yoga, according to new guidelines from the American College of Physicians (ACP). The guidelines were published in the Annals of Internal Medicine and were developed by the ACP to present evidence and clinical recommendations on non-invasive treatment for acute and subacute low…
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Six superfoods at your local shop
By Nutritionist Juliette Bryant Some people think super foods are exotic, expensive and only found in specialist shops. I believe that superfoods are all around us, and even in your local corner shop or supermarket you will find foods that are scientifically proven to help keep us healthy. Here are my top 6 superfoods you’ll…
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Quote of the week
“Fall in love with taking care of yourself.” – Unknown What is your favourite quote of the week? Comment to rate this week’s now!
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New FHT shop products available
We have now launched brand new shop stock! Members are able to purchase our stylish range of FHT branded products to showcase their professional status. FHT polo shirts Our new unisex polo shirts are available in a range of sizes and colors. The shirts are an excellent…
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Organic beauty blooms with sales up 13%
With more and more people caring what they put on their skin, the future of organic and natural cosmetics has never been so bright. The Soil Association’s recent Organic Beauty and Well-being Market Report reveals that sales of certified organic and natural beauty products increased by a whopping 13% in 2016 to £61.2 million. This is…
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FHT’s Julie McFadden featured in Holistic Therapist magazine
FHT, Register and Compliance Manager and salon owner, Julie McFadden has been featured in issue 21 of Holistic Therapist Magazine, offering her advice on continuing professional development (CPD). In the informative article, Julie talks about how CPD not only benefits the therapist’s knowledge and business growth, but…
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Quote of the week
“The secret to change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but building the new.” – Unknown What is your favourite quote of the week? Comment to rate this week’s now!
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The FHT 2017 events calendar is now LIVE!
2017 is a very exciting year for the FHT; we will be attending some of the most well-known trade shows in the industry, as well as holding our own events. On our events calendar you will find pictures and logo’s of the events that we are attending along so come and see what we’re up…
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Pollution: How it affects our skin
With pollution levels recently described by the government as ‘very high’ or ‘high’ in eight regions across the UK, Dr Anjali Mahto, Consultant Dermatologist and British Skin Foundation Spokesperson looks at what measures you can take at home to protect your skin. Dr Mahto explains, “As skin is your outermost barrier, it is one of the first…
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