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Are Retained Reflexes holding your child back? Could Neuro Developmental Therapy help?

An increasing number of children are currently being labelled with autistic spectrum disorders (ASD’s), attention deficit disorders (ADD & ADHD), dyslexia, dyspraxia, auditory, visual & sensory processing disorders etc. Many struggle meanwhile with non-specific difficulties such as classroom learning, movement control, social interactions, concentration and even emotional maturity. Many ‘labels’ have a medical reference, which […]

Food intolerance & sensitivity testing


Do you suffer with abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, diarrhoea, nausea, headaches? These can be some of the symptoms associated with intolerance or sensitivity to certain foods. Vega Testing can test for sensitivity to substances such as wheat, dairy, pollens and chemicals, as well as testing for vitamin and mineral imbalance. As a Vega practitioner, I […]

STAYING MENTALLY WELL AND PHYSICALLY HEALTHY FOR TEENAGERS AND YOUNG ADULTS

Andy Roscoe offers a view from his work as a Traditional Acupuncturist:-  ”There is a lot of media interest currently around mental health problems, a lot of it focusing on the mental well-being of teenagers and young adults. I hear first hand accounts from worried parents about the pressures on their children at school particularly […]

Treating injuries with Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy

Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy is the treatment of any problem affecting soft tissues, muscles and joints. The term musculoskeletal pain covers a very wide range of conditions often caused by an injury to the bones, joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments or nerves. This can be caused by number of factors including jerky movements, car accidents, falls, fractures, sprains, […]

How can Complementary Therapies Help with Anxiety ?

Steph Clarkson describes how a combination of hypnotherapy, reiki, and life coaching can help with anxiety. Over 3 million people in the UK suffer from Anxiety annually. Bodily symptoms include a fast heartbeat, shortness of breath, nausea, tightness in the chest and sweating. In the mind, fear, dread and catastrophic thoughts can feel unbearable. These […]

Introducing Anita Watson; Osteopath and Iyengar Yoga Teacher

Anita Watson has been an osteopath for 22 years and an Iyengar yoga teacher for 14 years. She combines her osteopathic and her yoga knowledge to assess people’s posture and musculoskeletal function. As well as hands on treatment involving massage and manipulation, Anita recommends yoga based exercises for patients to work on their particular difficulties.  […]

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What Exercises are Good for Me?

Osteopaths are often asked to advise clients on appropriate levels of exercise as well as specific exercises for injured joints and muscles. Ebony Jacklin, Osteopath at Thame Therapy Clinic, explains the thinking behind exercise… Exercise is essential to keep us healthy. The government recommends that adults should do at least two and half hours of […]

Facial acupuncture – would you? By Sarah O’Hanlon of Muddy Stilettos

I’m a long-standing fan of this alternative therapy clinic in Thame, a buzzy little market town on the Oxfordshire/Bucks borders that’s a handy five minute whizz from Muddy HQ. I reviewed the cupping treatment here last year but this time round I despatched Sarah to try out facial acupuncture. Turns out getting stabbed in the face with […]

Dealing with Depression – could Complementary Therapies help?

Recently in the media there has been a lot of news about the beneficial effects of anti-depressants for treating depression. According to a major study in the medical journal The Lancet, anti-depressants are ‘definitively good for depression and better than any placebos.’ The question of how best to treat depression has been an ongoing debate […]