Tag: Health
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Therapy dogs for children with speech difficulties shows promising results
Therapy assisted by a dog could be more effective than standard speech and language therapy for children with communication impairments, suggests a new study published in the journal Anthrozoös. The study found children with the condition developmental dysphasia, which affects the ability to communicate and form words, were more likely to be able to mimic…
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Can you volunteer this Christmas?
Crisis UK is looking for qualified complementary therapists to help its homeless guests relax and unwind this Christmas. A charity committed to ending homelessness, Crisis runs a series of centres each Christmas where homeless people are offered meals, activities, crafts and complementary therapies. Crisis is seeking a devoted team of volunteers to provide body massage,…
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FHT promotes therapies in Natural Health magazine
We’ve recently contributed to two articles in Natural Health magazine to promote the FHT, our members and the therapies they practice. Natural Health ran a ‘6 ways to reboot your body’ feature in its October issue, discussing therapies that can give the body a much-needed boost. For this they called on the expertise of FHT…
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World Mental Health Day
Today is World Mental Health Day, a global event that raises awareness of mental health issues, highlights support available and campaigns for more to be done to ensure everyone gets the care that they need. According to the Mental Health Foundation, nearly 50% of UK adults believe that they have had a diagnosable mental health problem…
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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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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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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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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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National fitness day 2018
On Wednesday 26 September sports enthusiasts and health campaigners across the UK are coming together to promote National Fitness Day, highlighting the role physical activity plays in health and wellbeing. The day will be officially launched at the City of London Corporation’s Guildhall Courtyard by ballerina and Strictly judge, Dame Darcey Bussell, who will guide…
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Dates announced for National Massage Day and Pro-Touch Awareness Month
It has recently been announced that National Massage Day (NMD) is to be held on 1 October, from 2018 onwards. Originally hosted by Gill Tree, NMD is now owned by Liz Badger, founder of The Therapist Business Club, who has launched a new Pro-Touch Awareness Month, to coincide with the same start date. In collaboration…
