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How to get the best night's sleep
Everyone has heard the phrase ‘ beauty sleep ’ and it’s generally agreed that getting enough kip is a good thing.
By Rachel Branson · 10 Dec 2013
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Movement, strength, sleep and the science of a body that lasts.
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Allergic to sleep
Most of us go through periods in our lives when sleep is hard to come by, but what happens when you’ve followed all the advice and you still can’t sleep?
By Rachel Branson · 19 Nov 2013
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Tips for a stress free Christmas
By expressing frustrations before they build-up, and by realising that you can do things for yourself, you can enjoy a stress free Christmas.
By Rachel Branson · 10 Nov 2013
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What is SIBO?
This month is devoted to Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO).
By Rachel Branson · 8 Nov 2013
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Fit and healthy for summer
Getting fit and healthy for summer involves lifestyle changes and sustained good habits. We’ve got a few practical pointers:
By Rachel Branson · 1 Jul 2013
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Health through Transactional Analysis
In Transactional Analysis we talk about Strokes. A stroke is a unit of recognition. Recognition can be verbal or non-verbal, positive or negative.
By Rachel Branson · 10 Jun 2013
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Mental health and the role of nutrition
Mental health is a huge topic, but this month I'll take you through the basics of how what we eat can affect our mental health.
By Rachel Branson · 13 May 2013
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What is standing pilates?
Although Joe Pilates did not create Standing Pilates, he would have realized the benefits of taking Pilates off the floor and turning it on its feet. Why?
By Rachel Branson · 19 Jan 2013
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Diets through the ages
Calorie counting and low fat diets only seem to work for a short space of time, and we now know low fat diets are not good for long term health.
By Rachel Branson · 1 Jan 2013
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Avoiding colds and flu
As the colds and flu season approaches, Vitamin D’s benefits on immune system function are more important than ever.
By Rachel Branson · 1 Nov 2012
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Ask the expert about Buteyko
Wellbeing Magazine speaks to Michael Lingard of Buteyko Kent and Asthma Care Kent
By Rachel Branson · 19 Sept 2012
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Could hypothyroidism be making you tired?
I am seeing an abundance of people having been undiagnosed or diagnosed with hypothyroidism.
By Rachel Branson · 1 Jul 2012
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How to avoid insomnia
Although we are now firmly into spring, sleep is still vitally important all year round and often people find it harder to sleep in the summer due to the…
By Rachel Branson · 1 Mar 2012
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Guide to health testing
This month Kate Arnold looks at diagnostic testing, not only available from many therapists, but also what's on the high street and whether it's any good.…
By Rachel Branson · 2 Jan 2012
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Outward signs of health issues
Taking the time to look at someone's outward appearance can be hugely important in not missing a health condition. When I see patients on a one to one…
By Rachel Branson · 16 Oct 2011
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Ask the expert on cat allergies
cat llergies are often a sign of an unbalanced immune system, with a heightened level of pro-inflammatory cytokines sensitizing it to common allergens.
By Rachel Branson · 12 Sept 2011
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The healing purr of a cat
A cat somehow knows when we're not feeling well and even where it hurts. Got a headache and a cat just seems to wrap around your head.
By Rachel Branson · 14 Mar 2011
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How to Train with a Sandbag: Build Real-World Strength and Resilience
Train with a sandbag to build real-world strength, grip, and core control. Learn key exercises and tips to get started.
By Rachel Branson · 30 Dec 2009
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