AS HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS WE ARE STILL OPEN THROUGH LOCKDOWN We are restricting the number of people in the building, and in between clients we are cleaning and doing all we can to ensure everyone's safety. We temperature test everyone on arrival and supply disposable masks (although you will probably wish to bring your own), and we have the Track and Trace QR code clearly displayed for your convenience. Of course, if you would prefer a phone or Zoom call therapists will be all too happy to accommodate this where they can.
Health jottings
Keeping you up to date with health news, views, advice and support from our team at The Hub
The symbolism of 2020
2020 is set to be an important year. The 20th year of the third millennium, the 20th year of the 21st century, the first year of the 2020s decade and a leap year. In numerology, the universal ‘language’ of numbers, it is believed that each number has a meaning, a natural order – and a (…)
The art of napping
In the New Year the temptation is to get doing. Clear, sort, organise, go for it, get things done, make lists and then feel fried or guilty when we’ve not managed to work through them… But, says our polarity therapist and meditation teacher Jane Seaman, all that frenetic activity goes against the natural rhythms of (…)
Reiki with Katharine. Starting 6 February
Katharine O’Callaghan is now offering reiki at The Hub on Thursdays. We’re honoured to have her onboard as she brings a wealth of reiki and natural health experience to our team Reiki is a natural healing energy activated by intention. It comes from the Japanese words,‘rei’ (meaning ‘universal’) and ‘ki’ (meaning ‘energy’). This universal (…)
Frankincense: for Christmas cheer
Renowned as one of the most prized and precious essential oils, frankincense has extraordinary health benefits. As well as being famed for one of the scents brought as a gift by the three wise men to Jesus in the crib, the Babylonians and Assyrians burned frankincense in religious ceremonies and the ancient Egyptians used frankincense resin (…)
Why choose ashtanga?
Forget the myth that ashtanga is hard! Our ashtanga yoga teacher Zoë Porter demystifies some of the misconceptions about ashtanga yoga. With its set sequence of rhythmic poses, this traditional form of yoga means you know exactly what your class holds in store – go with the flow of the sequence and you relax into (…)
Choose acupuncture for infections
Our acupuncturist Richard Newman explains how acupuncture can be used as an effective alternative to antibiotics to treat infections On the 13 October 2017 England’s chief medical officer Dame Sally Davies, issued a call to action, warning that antibiotics have been over-prescribed in recent years – resulting in the potential to become ineffective. If antibiotics (…)
Acupuncture for headaches and migraines
Richard Newman’s acupuncture offers instant relief from the pain of headaches and migraines. It works by treating the cause of the pain so the headaches do not return ‘It works immediately, no waiting for five or six sessions to see results – very impressed.’ Katie Platt ‘I went to see Richard on Friday and (…)
Homeopathy for eczema: graphites
A top homeopathic remedy for eczema is graphites – available both as a cream or tablets. Homeopath Sue Leach explains when it would be appropriate to use graphites Graphites (made from the ‘lead’ in your pencil) is a very useful homeopathic remedy for eczema. It is particularly recommended for eczema that is crusty, moist, yellow and (…)
Homeopathy for eczema: sulphur
Sue Leach explains how homeopathy works to treat eczema. Here she recalls a girl whose eczema improved after being given the homeopathic remedy sulphur Emma bounced into my clinic, hair all over the place, breakfast still round her mouth. She held up her hands and, at six, told me straight out about her eczema. Her skin (…)
Probiotics can prevent eczema
A growing amount of evidence shows that skin conditions such as eczema (atopic dermatitis) and psoriasis can be linked to an imbalance of good and bad bacteria in the gut. So if you are prone to eczema or you have a family tendency to eczema we would strongly urge that you supplement your diet with (…)
Top foods linked with eczema
Our naturopathic nutritionist Rhi Hepple gives the lowdown on foods linked with eczema. If you are an eczema sufferer these foods could be triggering, or aggravating, your flare-ups Top foods associated with eczema: dairy eggs gluten sugar high-histamine foods like alcohol, fermented foods, dried fruit fruits, particularly citrus some grains deadly nightshade family of (…)
5 reasons to avoid steroids for eczema
Topical steroids really help eczema, no doubt about it. But they don’t always work, and often their effect is only short-lived. Here are five reasons to avoid using them – don’t go for the easy fix! Come and see one of our experts for natural, drug-free solutions to eczema. We work on solving your eczema (…)
Eczema Awareness Week
This week is Eczema Awareness Week (14-22 September). Do you or any of your loved ones suffer with eczema? At The Hub our team of experts offer natural, drug-free alternatives to treating eczema. We work by looking holistically at the whole picture of why you suffer from this debilitating skin condition. We believe in finding the (…)
Get your act together September!
Kids back at school, weather nippier, getting dark earlier. Welcome to September. September is like a New Year: time to take a pause – and reflect. Bet there are a few things you’d like to change in life. Now’s the time to do them. Let The Hub help you get your act together in September! Autumn (…)
Finding the root cause of your health issues
A hair analysis test is like taking your car for an MOT. You’re given a full report on how everything is functioning, what’s not working properly and what’s needed for it to be fixed. You give your car a regular MOT to make sure its engine is working well, so why not give yourself a (…)
How sound baths work to relax and heal you
We’re all big fans of sound baths at The Natural Health Hub. Sonja Gundry‘s monthly sound baths are a highlight that get booked up fast. You come away so rested and calm and at one with the world – yet all you’ve done for the past hour is lie on your back and let the (…)
Time to nurture YOU
Summer holidays over, new school year started, house all quiet and yours again, phew…! Forget the cleaning, domestic tidying and sorting, drinking coffee. It’s time for something for YOU, just for you Women all too often sort everything and everyone else out first, and put themselves last. Now you’ve got the children back to (…)
Rewire your brain to lose weight for keeps
Determined to get slimmer after a summer of indulgence? Set yourself a weight target by the end of the year? For ever trying to lose weight but it never stays off? Find the whole weight loss thing just too depressing – it’s simply too damned difficult? Are you craving to have a more positive attitude (…)
Good intentions NOT to make in September
September is a time when it’s great to review and refocus. Weather cooling down, nights drawing in, kids back to school. It’s a bit like a New Year – but without all the tinsel and palaver. Yes, it’s the ideal point in the calendar for setting yourself a target to get losing weight, but hold it (…)
September: time for setting new intentions
Too much ice cream over summer? Too much rosé? Too many BBQs? Feeling sluggish in your energy, your mind, your bowels and your skin? September’s the perfect time to put some good intentions into practice to set you up for autumn and winter Refocus, rebalance and restore vitality The Hub’s naturopathic nutritionist Rhi Hepple gives you five simple (…)