Seasonal acupuncture is a type of preventive and balancing treatment based on the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It aligns acupuncture treatments with the changing seasons to help the body transition smoothly and maintain...
Are you someone that struggles with painful, or irregular periods? Do you suffer from PMS? Or are you going through menopause? No matter what the struggle with your cycle is, this blog is for you! Let’s start at the beginning: Hormones function...
Hi, I’m Gosia, an acupuncturist here at Natural Balance Therapies, and like many of my clients, I know just how relentless hay fever can be. The itchy eyes, constant sneezing, runny nose, blocked sinuses, brain fog… it can really take the joy out...
By Steve Mason, Massage Therapist at Natural Balance Therapies For over two decades, I have immersed myself in aromatherapy, witnessing its transformative power on countless individuals. Among its myriad benefits, one stands out prominently – the...
Just under 30 years ago, I donated one of my kidneys to my late sister. Whilst I was aware that people born with one kidney could lead normal healthy lives, I didn’t realise that my remaining kidney would enlarge to compensate. Known as...
I love warm weather and long days, BUT this year has felt different and not positive. I’ve had difficulty sleeping and felt hot and uncomfortable at night, not helped by my hyperactive cat, Loki, who wants me to get up at 3 am. I recently endured...
Picture the start of your next massage, lying face down on the gently heated massage table, in anticipation of the blissed-out feeling of floating away in perfect comfort and relaxation. There is soft music playing and the scent of essential...
Pregnancy Massage Pregnancy massage, also known as prenatal massage, is a therapeutic massage that is specifically designed for pregnant women. It has several benefits, including: Reduced muscle tension and pain: Pregnancy massage can help to...
I’m generally very laid back and easygoing, but NOT when it comes to working out. Years of training and working with sports injuries mean it’s one thing I’m fussy about. I’m picky about who I trust to motivate and guide me AND being in a pleasant...
By Mark Blackburne When it comes to our physical health, we tend to overlook the one part of our body that is often furthest from our gaze… our feet! As they carry us through life, they do an astonishing mileage – on average, 2.5...
Many people who come for a massage to help with their aches and pains or injuries believe that massage needs to be painful to be effective. But does the ‘no pain, no gain’ or ‘grit your teeth and bear it because it’s good for you’ philosophy...
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