HOT STONE Experience Deep Relaxation with Hot Stone Massage If you’re looking for a massage that goes beyond the ordinary, a hot stone massage might be exactly what you need. This therapeutic treatment combines the power of touch with the soothing warmth of smooth, heated stones to deliver deep relaxation and rejuvenation. A hot stone […]
AROMATHERAPY MASSAGE Aromatherapy massage is a wonderful, soothing and therapeutic practice that is known for its ability to promote relaxation, reduce stress, and improve overall well-being. It’s a fusion of two ancient healing arts… Massage therapy and Aromatherapy. By combining the benefits of massage therapy with the healing properties of essential oils, aromatherapy massage offers
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TEETHING When it comes to teething, all babies are different. They will probably get their first tooth some time during their first year. Some babies are born with their first teeth, others start teething before they are 4 months old, and some after 12 months. Most babies start teething at around 6 months. Baby teeth
MY JOURNEY TO REFLEXOLOGY This month I thought I’d share a bit about my journey into reflexology. Since I was about 14 I wanted to be a nurse…I think I was influenced by my gran who’d been a children’s nurse before she married my grandpa who was a surgeon at Jimmies in Leeds for years.
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MENSTRUAL CYCLE As we are unique beings, every menstrual cycle will be individual but there is often a general pattern which is considered the norm. Normal menstruation commonly begins before 16 years of age until the menopause which usually occurs any time after the age of 40, the average age being 52 years. Bleeding normally
THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM The endocrine system is a complex collection of glands and organs that help to regulate various bodily functions. Their role is to produce, store and release hormones, known as chemical messengers, which go on to target specific organs and tissues in the body. Bodily functions that are controlled by the endocrine system
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BASAL BODY TEMPERATURE Fertility awareness is a method of natural family planning, where you can monitor and record different fertility signals during your menstrual cycle that can help you to work out your optimum time to conceive. The basal body temperature (BBT) method is a natural way to keep track of when you ovulate, especially
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ENDOMETRIOSIS Endometriosis is an inflammatory condition where the cells like the ones lining the endometrium are found outside of the uterus. The endometrial tissue can grow on other organs such as the ovaries, fallopian tubes, bowel, and tissues lining the pelvis. The exact cause of endometriosis isn’t known, and there are several theories regarding the
THE 4TH TRIMESTER The Fourth Trimester describes the time after birth when both parents and baby are adjusting to their new lives. We think of other trimesters as being three months long, the 4th trimester follows from birth to three months. It’s an enormous transition from being in utero to life after birth. The 4th
FIBROIDS Uterine fibroids are cause of chronic pelvic pain and discomfort in women. These non-cancerous growths develop in the uterus and can affect 20 to 50% of women over the age of 30. In most cases, fibroids are not a cause for concern. They are made up of muscle cells and other tissue found in