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  • Ayurveda: abhyanga massage Vishal Kohli and Harshita Sethi provide an overview of the traditional ayurvedic full body massage, abhyanga. In ayurveda, there are seven dhatus, or layers of tissue in the body, with each layer more concentrated and life-giving. Abhyanga is a traditional ayurvedic full-body massage using herb-infused massage oil to impart tone and vigour…

  • Aromatherapy and stress Dr Jane Buckle provides an introduction to stress and how aromatherapy can help people with the condition. Aromatherapy can be a superb tool for stress as it relaxes the body through massage and the mind through inhalation. The massage releases tension in the muscles, while the therapeutic atmosphere and deep, slow breathing to…

  • Psoriasis, Me and the Dead Sea by Linda Newman, MFHT When FHT Member Linda Newman and her sister were diagnosed with breast cancer within six months of each other, they decided to produce a ‘bucket list’. Having suffered from psoriasis for more than 50 years, at the top of Linda’s list was a trip to…

  • World Mental Health DayThursday 10th October We’re all aware of the enormous problems that loneliness, isolation, dementia and depression can cause for older people, and much of the work of the Foundation focusses on improving the lives of older people who experience these difficulties.    But did you know that on average people aged 55…

  • Better Health through Natural Healing book extract Read an extract from Better Health through Natural Healing: How to Get Well without Drugs and Surgery, which explains the principles and tools of natural medicine, including diet, massage, the mind-body connection, naturopathy, hydrotherapy and homeopathy, plus looks at health ailments that can benefit from natural treatments including…

  • Acupuncture or counselling may improve depression Many patients with depression are interested in non-pharmacological therapies, however there is limited evidence supporting the use of acupuncture or counselling for depression in primary care.  A randomised controlled trial has found that in a primary care setting, acupuncture or counselling combined with usual care, provided some benefits after…

  • We look forward to seeing you at Camexpo this weekend! Come and say hello at stand 2131, near the middle of the hall, where we will be on hand for membership and insurance queries. There will also be savings on FHTonline products. We are sponsoring four expert speakers over the weekend; seminars are being given by…

  • Systematic review looks at lavender inhalation and sleep

    The authors of a systematic review* published in the European Journal of Integrative Medicine (2012) cite that poor sleep – in the form of non-clinical insomnia – is estimated to affect around one third of the UK population. They go on to highlight that conventional drugs used to induce or prolong sleep do not necessarily…

  • Reflexologists worldwide will be participating in World Reflexology Week this September, raising awareness and promoting the health benefits of reflexology.  In preparation for this year’s World Reflexology Week, we have put together some useful materials for our reflexology members, to help spread the word. For useful tips on making the most of World Reflexology Week…

  • Massage pilot study shows positive results A small pilot study* involving FHT member, Kerry Gow, suggests that as well as relieving boredom, aromatherapy massage to the feet and/or hands can help to uplift mood, ease the symptoms of cramp, and improve restless legs, dry skin and pruritus in patients receiving haemodialysis. Of the 19 patients…

  • The Sustainable Cosmetics Summit will take place in Hong Kong this November, focusing on the environmental impact of cosmetic ingredients. “Rapid economic development and industrialisation have had a heavy toll on Asian ecosystems. Asia has lost 95% of its primary, uncut forests, whilst individual countries have lost 70-90% of their natural habitats. Although the region…

  • Often, the FHT finds itself defending complementary therapies and professional practice, following articles published in the Daily Mail. However, a recent piece that features doctors who support the use of complementary therapies for various health conditions will hopefully show the public that despite a lack of ‘evidence’, CAM can offer valuable support to those affected…