Tag: Health
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The Base Formula blog gives some handy hints for fighting off coughs and colds with natural remedies. As the old saying goes, ‘prevention is better than cure’, so strengthen your immunity first, and then act quickly if you do feel you’re coming down with something. Full blog post Image: iStockphoto
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An article by Professor George Lewith in today’s Guardian newspaper, refers to the publication of a report by CAMbrella, an EU-funded project looking at the provision and use of CAM in Europe. It calls on the need for more research into the use of complementary medicine. “CAMbrella suggests we should focus research on the most prevalent…
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A recent poll of more than 2,000 Britons shows that many patients do not have the confidence to challenge the medical advice of GPs and consultants. Following these results, the Patients Association has partnered with Bupa to provide guidelines for patients who feel that they are not satisfied and want their concerns to be addressed.…
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Healthy magazine looks at what elements of lifestyle play a significant role in premature ageing. From nutrition to air con, find out how to roll back the years. More info Image: iStockphoto
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A study recently published in an oncology journal indicates that reflexology, alongside conventional care, may help to improve health-related quality of life for patients with advanced-stage breast cancer during chemotherapy and/or hormonal therapy. More info Image: iStockphoto
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The British Dietetic Association (BDA) has announced the results of its annual top 5 worst celebrity diets to avoid in the New Year. January signals a UK-wide dieting frenzy. People up and down the country will be scouring the internet, book shops and magazines searching for the magical quick fix, or even a long-term solution…
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‘Lifestyle Choices and Cancer’ event
‘Lifestyle Choices and Cancer’ is the title of Yes to Life’s 2012 London seminar, bringing you a team of expert speakers in the field of integrative oncology. This event is supported by The Really Health Company. 24th November 2012, 9:00 – 13:00 at Lecture Theatre 4, University of Westminster, 309 Regent’s Street, London, W1B 2UW ‘How to tip…
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Telegraph Media Group (TMG) and Manning Gottlieb OMD have partnered with Age UK, to promote their ‘Spread the Warmth’ Campaign. Today, The Telegraph Magazine includes a special cover wrap with thermal ink. The wrap will lead with a photo featuring Lynda Bellingham, a celebrity ambassador for Age UK, in a dull and grey living room.…
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One million ‘Dementia Friends’ wanted by 2015 David Cameron has recently set out his plan to tackle dementia and make the general public more aware of a condition that affects nearly 700,000 sufferers in England alone. The Prime Minister plans to recruit one million members of the general public to volunteer for coaching sessions on how to provide support for…
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The Queen’s doctor takes a holistic approach to healthcare
Dr Tim Evans, Apothecary to Her Majesty and the Royal Household, is passionate about complementary therapies. He spoke to The Telegraph about his holistic approach to healthcare: “He has had colonic hydrotherapy (“it wasn’t nearly as bad as I thought it would be”), raves about acupuncture (it has almost completely got rid of his hay…
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Cancer: Exercise Reduces Tiredness Aerobic exercise can help relieve the fatigue often associated with cancer and cancer treatment, according to Cochrane researchers. Their updated systematic review strengthens findings from an earlier version on cancer-related fatigue published in The Cochrane Library. Fatigue is a common and potentially long-lasting side-effect of cancer and cancer treatment. It may…
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Free entry to the lecture ‘Every move you make – the normal psychology of chronic pain’ with Professor Stephen Morley from the University of Leeds. 6th December 2012 at Stockton Arts Centre, 7.00-8.15pm What has psychology got to do with pain? I suspect that psychology is associated with abnormality in the minds of many people.…
