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Shiatsu & Acupressure Medical Trials

In the interests of raising awareness of the effectiveness of Shiatsu and Acupressure, I have listed some of the medical trials that have been carried out.  If you know of any more I would appreciate it if you could add to … Continue reading

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EU herb directive keeps consumers in the dark

CONSUMERS KEPT IN THE DARK AS EU DIRECTIVE LOOKS SET TO BAN MAJORITY OF HIGH STREET HERBAL REMEDIES – Indian and Chinese herbs hardest hit Consumers across Europe will be denied the right to use the majority of herbal remedies … Continue reading

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Shiatsu Therapy

SHIATSU (meaning “finger pressure”) – is a Japanese therapy whose roots can be traced back to Chinese medical traditions and the Japanese massage know as Amna. Shiatsu combines Western knowledge of anatomy and physiology with the wisdom of, ancient, Eastern … Continue reading

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The Bowen Technique

A relatively new therapy to Britain called the Bowen Technique is becoming ever more popular with patients who attend holistic and complementary health centres.  The Bowen Technique was developed in Geelong, near Melbourne in Australia, by Mr Tom Bowen and … Continue reading

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Aromatherapy for Sports people

I work alongside the physiotherapist of a successful, Junior League, football club, it was agreed that it would be of  interest to see if the introduction of essential oils into my sports massage work would make any perceptible difference to … Continue reading

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