Tag: Health
-
Exploring the Future of Whole-Person Health
FHT Vice-President, Maria Mason, spent three days at the Integrative & Personalised Medicine Congress in June which is dedicated to promoting whole-person, patient centred health. Below, she reflects on each day, capturing the essence of this transformative event… WORDS Maria Mason I was thrilled to attend the Integrative & Personalised Medicine Congress in my role…
-
TODAY: Lords Committee to examine international perspectives on health integration
Today, on Monday 26 June, the House of Lords Integration of Primary and Community Care Committee will hear from two panels of witnesses who are experts on health service reform and integration as it learns more about international perspectives on these issues. The evidence sessions will explore attempts to better integrate healthcare services and…
-
Lords Committee to hear how NHS England can facilitate integration within the Health Service
On Monday 19 June the House of Lords Integration of Primary and Community Care Committee will hold two evidence sessions as it continues its inquiry into the integration of primary and community care. The first session will explore what NHS England leadership are doing to better facilitate integration within the wider health service, in particular…
-
Take action this Men’s Health Week
Looking after your health is an everyday commitment. Working the Men’s Health Five into your life – and sharing it with others – is a great place to start. And what better time than Men’s Health Week (12-18 June) to kickstart new habits for your health? Men’s Health Week is an annual event that takes…
-
Spring cleaning your mind and body
As the temperatures rise and flowers begin to bloom, it’s the perfect opportunity to engage in some spring cleaning. However, we don’t just mean dusting and decluttering your living space. Spring is also the perfect time to purify your mind and body. By intentionally taking steps to cleanse your system and renew your mental state,…
-
Tips for Active April 2023
Every month, Action for Happiness produces a calendar packed with daily actions we can take to increase our own happiness and that of others around us. This April, the charity’s ‘Active April’ calendar focuses on daily activities to help you get active, get outdoors and take care of your body. There are many activities you can do…
-
The RCCM is looking for submissions
The RCCM is delighted to be holding the annual RCCM Conference on the 4 August 2023 at RLHIM, London. The event will showcase UK research in complementary and integrative healthcare and is suitable for researchers, clinicians, practitioners and postgraduate students. It is a friendly and collaborative event with plenty of opportunities for networking and exchanging…
-
Music Therapy and Wellbeing in Schools
The Ellen Tinkham School partners with music therapy specialist to support wellbeing and development of its pupils with special educational needs The Ellen Tinkham School in Exeter is offering its pupils a specialist music therapy service to support them with needs primarily relating to their social, emotional and mental health needs, alongside communication and interaction.…
-
Top tips for walking in the rain
As Brits prepare for downpours and weather warnings this week, outdoor experts reveal that a walk in the rain is better for your health Brits are set to be hit with wet weather this week, as heavy rain and flood warnings are forecast across the country. The Met Office has warned that persistent heavy rain…
-
The Global Wellness Institute defines a new wellness policy aiming to make a healthy lifestyle accessible to all
We often highlight how the global wellness economy is valued at £3.84tn, according to the Global Wellness Institute (GWI), yet not everyone has the resources, motivation, knowledge or enabling environment to actively pursue wellness. That’s why the GWI released it’s Defining Wellness Policy report at the Global Wellness Summit in Tel Aviv in early November,…
-
What is EFT Tapping?
If you’re an avid watcher of this year’s I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here, you may have heard of the term ‘tapping’ by now. Specifically, from singer Boy George who has used a tapping technique to help reduce anxiety on the show. But what exactly is tapping – specifically EFT tapping? EFT stands…
-
Six of the best foods to eat before bed to keep you warm this winter
With the weather growing colder for the foreseeable, it can become a challenge to warm up at bedtime – but given the current rise of energy costs, many will be reluctant to turn on the heating. However, sleep experts Bed Kingdom have highlighted six of the best foods to have as a late-night snack that will…
FHT Blog 