

The importance of stretching after a massage.
Enhancing relaxation: Incorporating stretches after massage therapy can amplify its benefits by soothing muscles and improving flexibility. Stretching after a massage helps maintain muscle looseness, improve flexibility, enhance circulation, and prolong the benefits of the massage. For example, Muscle Looseness and Flexibility During a massage, muscles and connective tissues are manipulated, which increases blood flow, warms the tissues, and temporarily lengthens muscles and


What is Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage (MLD)?
Manual Lymphatic Drainage was pioneered by two Danish Doctors, Emil and , Estrid Vodder in the 1930s for the treatment of chronic sinusitis and other immune disorders. While working on the French Riviera treating patients with chronic colds, the Vodders noticed patients had swollen lymph nodes. In the 1930s, the lymphatic system was poorly understood. But the Vodders were not deterred by this and in 1932, began to study the lymph system by developing light, rhythmic hand mov


Let's Talk Aromatherapy and the Menopause
History of Aromatherapy Aromatherapy uses concentrated oils that are made from parts of plants which include flowers, fruit, seeds, leaves and roots. Aromatherapy is a practice based on the use of aromatic materials, including essential oils and other aroma compounds, for improving psychological well-being. It is used as a complementary therapy or as a form of alternative medicine, typically is used via inhalation and not by ingestion. Exploring the history of aromatherapy


Underactive Thyroid( Hypothyroidism): Foods to eat and avoid
I studied diet and nutrition many years ago, but once I recieved my qualification, I decided to put it on the back burner to focus on my role as a Complementary Therapist! So what inspired me to write an article about underactive thyroid( hypothyroidism) and the foods to avoid and eat. It's personal beacuse I have hypothyroidism too and even though I take (Levothyroxine) thyroid medication daily, I still suffered from achy joints, excessive weight gain, dry itchy skin



















