Posts tagged as ‘holistic

Tai Chi – could it end pain of arthritis?

Under category: Health and Fitness| Holistic Health| Natural Healing| News

11 Jun 2009

I was delighted to see Tai Chi in the news recently…
Arthritis sufferers could end years of agonising pain
by taking up lessons in Tai Chi.
Researchers say the Traditional Chinese exercise routine has a marked effect on cutting pain among people with arthritis. Specifically, it was shown to decrease pain with trends towards improving overall physical [...]

Are you going to Strawberry Fair?

Under category: Aloe Vera| Complementary Therapy| Event| Holistic Health| Natural Healing

3 Jun 2009

Strawberry Fair is a FREE volunteer-run community music, theatre, children’s, arts and crafts fair. The Fair is set in the heart of Cambridge UK, on Midsummer Common – and it’s back again this Saturday 6th June – from 12 noon onwards.
A key feature of the Fair is the Healing Area
The Healing Area will be hosted [...]

Equine Shiatsu – more than horse play?

Under category: Animal Healing| Complementary Therapy| Holistic Health| Natural Healing

30 May 2009

As a Shiatsu practitioner, I’m delighted that Shiatsu on Horses – Equine Shiatsu – is becoming increasingly well established as a “first choice” Complementary Therapy
for horses. Here’s an interesting account of it…
Shiatsu is a Japanese therapy which is growing in popularity for both people and animals. Shiatsu on horses has been developing in the UK [...]

How ‘traditional’ is Chinese Medicine?

Under category: Complementary Therapy| Holistic Health| Natural Healing

20 May 2009

Traditional Chinese Medicine, also known as TCM, describes the modern practice of Chinese medicine as a result of sweeping reforms that took place after 1950 in the People’s Republic of China. The term Classical Chinese medicine (CCM) often refers to medical practices that rely on theories and methods dating from before the fall of the [...]

Shiatsu – more than a massage?

Under category: Complementary Therapy| Holistic Health| Natural Healing| Rejuvenation

15 May 2009

Shiatsu is a form of Complementary Therapy that takes a holistic approach to supporting individuals in moving towards greater health and wellbeing.
Shiatsu is a relaxing treatment and can be beneficial for back pain, stress, headaches, whiplash injuries, neck stiffness, joint pain and reduced mobility and many sports injuries amongst other ailments.
Shiatsu is a Japanese word [...]