Tag: Health
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‘Whatever the Weather’ Walking Challenge this November
Tips for walking in November: Top up your wellbeing bank each week this November by getting out of the house and back to nature with our ‘Whatever the Weather’ walking/ getting outside challenge to gain a maximum of 15 CPD points (enough CPD points for the whole year!). Each week you can earn up to…
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Introducing Social Prescriptions: Can They Aid Physical and Mental Health?
By MyGP There is no hiding that chronic health conditions can have a huge impact on many areas of our lives. From physical issues (i.e. asthma, diabetes) to mental illnesses, including anxiety and depression, medical conditions may limit the extent to which you are able to carry out your daily tasks. Indeed, you may find…
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FHT supports the APPG-BAW inquiry on the value of complementary therapies
The FHT were proud to contribute to the APPG BAW’s new inquiry at the MP Drop-in event on Tuesday 1st November 2022 On the 28th September 2022, the All-Party Parliament Group on Beauty and Wellbeing (APPG BAW) launched an investigation into the value of complementary therapies in supporting the nation’s physical and mental health and…
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It’s World Mental Health Day
Recovery Devon launches a new video on World Mental Health Day about the ethos of mental health recovery and its main recovery principles Monday 10th October is World Mental Health Day and to mark the day, mental health community interest company, Recovery Devon, has launched its new video spelling out the ethos of mental health…
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Long-term benefits of stress management techniques for women with breast cancer
After primary treatment, many women affected by breast cancer experience long-term physical and psychological challenges that can have a negative impact on their quality of life. A report[1] recently published in Cancer suggests that providing women with stress management techniques early in their breast cancer treatment can improve their mood and quality of life many…
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37% reduced doctor’s visits after undertaking complementary therapy, survey finds
A survey conducted by the Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT) shows a significant increase in the positive effects of complementary therapy practices alongside healthcare, including a 37% reduction in doctors’ visits. Conducted in partnership with the Integrated Medical Alliance (IMA) to help promote social prescribing among standard medical practices, the FHT survey points to the…
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5 Steps To Getting The Attention Your Holistic Business Deserves
First published in The Wellness Room magazine Summer 2022 In the summer issue’s Business Hub, best-selling Amazon author and BBC Radio One co-host, Janey Lee Grace, shares her tips on how to promote your business Bill Gates famously once said “If I had only one dollar left, I’d spend it on marketing.” Many therapists don’t…
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Plant Profile: Ylang Ylang
First published in The Wellness Room magazine Summer 2022 Ylang Ylang “Cananga Odorata Genuina“ Ylang Ylang is a yellow, star-shaped flower that grows on the Cananga tree. It is used to make several types of essential oils, via steam distillation, that give off a fruity, flowery and rich scent. The tropical species is a native…
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Move away from shame for this year’s South Asian heritage month
August 2022 marks 75 years since the partition of India and Pakistan. Since many are celebrating South Asian heritage month, a month long event aimed at commemorating and celebrating South Asian cultures, mental health is something which is not openly discussed amongst the South Asian communities, although many studies have shown that South Asian immigrants…
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Complementary Therapy Helped Me
The FHT Complementary Health Survey was conducted to help with #SocialPrescribing and how complementary therapy benefits conventional medicine practices. The more results, the more action we can take. To take part, please click here.
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Beetroot juice and coronary heart disease
Studies show that a glass of beetroot juice can help those with coronary heart disease New research suggests that a daily glass of beetroot juice reduces harmful inflammation by boosting nitric oxide levels, helping those with coronary heart disease. People with the condition have lower levels of nitric oxide, which is produced naturally by the…
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Softly Softly: The stats and facts of Long Covid
As part of a short series of articles on Long Covid, we take a look at the latest stats and facts and the results from FHT’s 2021 Long Covid survey Most people affected by coronavirus (COVID-19) have mild to moderate symptoms and recover relatively quickly. However, some people experience ongoing symptoms that can last for…
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