This September I'm looking at self care. what is Self Care? To me Self care means taking time out to look after your mental or physical wellbeing and health. So many of us are rushing round busy all the time and neglect our most important asset - our health. Of course work and family/friends are … Continue reading Self care September
Is it safe to have a massage if you have diabetes? In this series of blog posts I am looking at various conditions and if massage can affect them. (Read my earlier post about skin here) In the UK around 6% of the population have Type 2 diabetes (the most common type) and according to … Continue reading Can I have a massage if I have Diabetes?
Some people are nervous about massage or have concerns that they may not be able to have massage due to a medical problem. Over the next few weeks I am going to write a few blogs about some of the more common questions and this week I am starting with your skin! I want to … Continue reading Can I have a massage if I have a skin condition?
I've asked David of Chape Fitness to write a blog on core strength and he gives some simple exercises you can do at home without any special equipment. What is the core? The area of the body, which is commonly referred to as the core, is your midsection and it involves all your muscles … Continue reading How to build a strong core
Plantar fasciitis is inflammation of the plantar fascia (the connective tissue on the sole of your foot). The main symptom is pain in the heel and sole of foot when walking. It's always worse first thing in the morning or after you have been sitting for a while but as you walk on it the … Continue reading Plantar Fasciitis – what it is and what you can do about it