Keeping you up to date with complementary health news, views, advice and support
Beat travel sickness this summer
Motion sickness is such a drag when you’re off on holiday – it even prevents some people from wanting to travel. Children from three to 12 years old are particularly susceptible, and there’s nothing worse than coaxing a sick child through a journey. So whether it’s the car, boats or planes that bring on that (…)
Time to accept bad thoughts!
It’s human to feel rubbish some days, maybe even weeks. While it may seem as if you have no choice but to power through those bad times, taking time out to contemplate about your anxieties, self-doubt or feelings of uncertainty can make all the difference – accept what’s causing your distress and you’re on your (…)
Don’t be plagued by mosquitoes and midges!
If you’re one of those folk who’re plagued by mosquitoes and midges though summer evenings, here are a few tips on how you can fend them off this summer! Our round-up includes not only all-natural insect deterrents, but also natural ways to soothe stings and bites. ALL-NATURAL INSECT REPELLENTS We strongly recommend that you do (…)
Eat your way out of anxiety
Meditate, do relaxation and breathing techniques, practise mindfulness, come to The Hub’s yoga classes… These are all excellent ways to help if you suffer from anxiety and nervousness. However, what you may not realise is that you could well be aggravating your anxiety with the food you eat. Not for nothing do we have expressions (…)
Bring gratitude into your life
Cultivating an attitude of gratitude reaps multiple benefits in keeping us happier, healthier and calmer. A key tenet in mindfulness, it is a powerful force that not only brings a smile to the face, but also links to you to a higher power that you can trust in that all will be well in life. (…)
Homeopathy for bites and stings
Here are some homeopathic remedies our homeopath Sue Leach recommends to have on hand in case anyone gets bitten or stung. Use 30c potency for bites and stings, the dosage that’s best for all first aid, and take 1 pill 3 times daily, or as required. All these remedies are available at The Hub for £7.50 (…)
Do we need to take food supplements?
We often hear people saying they eat a healthy diet so why on earth would they need to take food supplements? Well, here’s the reason: the fruit and veg we eat today delivers a fraction of the nutrients of the stuff our grandparents ate. You’d have to eat eight oranges nowadays to derive the same (…)
Homeopathy proof is suppressed
Health groups in Australia are up in arms because homeopathy proof has been suppressed – yet again. A report that concluded homeopathy is effective was never published in 2012. Instead, the review was replaced by another report in 2015 that suggested homeopathy is ineffective and any benefits that are reported are due purely to placebo (…)
Stress less mantras
Chill, enjoy the sunshine. Here are 10 mantras to reduce stress… Keep repeating the ones that work for you to help make life feel a bit less hectic– the more you say ’em, the more you’ll do ’em! Do a few things well Day by day, hour by hour Eat that frog: do the difficult (…)
Overloaded with stress?
If you feel overloaded with stress, then you are not alone. Research commissioned by the Mental Health Foundation shows that two-thirds of people in this country experience a mental health problem in our lifetimes, and stress is a key factor in this. In the 2018 YouGov poll of 4,169 UK adults 74% of people said (…)
Top homeopathic remedies for hay fever
There are scores of homeopathic remedies for hay fever. Whether your eyes become sore, streaming puffy messes at the faintest hint of pollen, or your nose runs like a tap, or you could itch for England, you can significantly relieve your symptoms with well-chosen remedies. The secret is to find the one that fits for (…)
Videos explain what homeopathy is and how it works
15% of our population use homeopathy and a further 80% have heard about it. However, many people are not quite sure what makes homeopathy different from other systems of medicine. What exactly is homeopathic treatment? How does homeopathy work? And what can it help with? If you want a simple explanation of what homeopathy is all about, then click (…)
What do the Queen and David Beckham have in common?
Q: What do David Beckham and the Queen have in common? A: Homeopathy The Royal Family have used and endorsed homeopathy for three generations. The Queen is said never to travel without her homeopathic first aid kit, and we homeopaths like to think the longevity of her family – the Queen mum lived to 102, (…)
Nourishing your vitality for spring
With spring edging its way in, it’s time to plant the seeds ready to bloom this summer with a cleansing detox. Our naturopathic nutritionist Rhi Hepple shares her tips to restore your natural vitality After what feels like the longest and coldest winter we’ve had for a while we are definitely ready to embrace spring, (…)
Balance Method acupuncture, an effective treatment for pain… and more
The beauty of Balance Method acupuncture is it can provide instant pain relief. Unlike other forms of acupuncture, which focus on the point of the body suffering the pain, Balance Method acupuncture treats meridian lines, or energy channels coursing through your arms and legs. An added bonus is that means you can be treated fully clothed. Richard (…)
Eat your greens – with a drizzle of oil
Everyone knows you need to eat your greens to stay fit and healthy and fend off illness – but the latest findings suggest that we only gain the full health benefits from green vegetables if we sprinkle them with oil. Apparently oils, such as extra virgin olive oil and soybean oil, help our body absorb (…)
Am I having a panic attack?
What does it feel like to have a panic attack? We share women’s experiences of the terror of having a panic attack, and suggest ways to prevent and tackle panic attacks here on offer at The Hub: from hypnotherapy, NLP, counselling and homeopathy, to empowerment coaching, yoga, mindfulness and dietary advice. Just as stress comes at (…)
10 reasons to choose homeopathy
Homeopathy is the second most used system of medicine worldwide. It is safe, gentle, non-toxic and non-addictive. As well as being holistic, it can be used from cradle to grave, for physical, mental and emotional issues – if your homeopath’s doing a good job you’ll not only resolve the issue you are going to see (…)
Ultra-processed food linked to cancer
The headlines this week have confirmed something close to our hearts at The Hub: the link between ultra-processed food and cancer. We’ve been banging on about this for some time… now at last we’ve got documented facts and figures – and, boy, are they compelling. A new study reveals that upping the amount of convenience (…)
Stress workshop. Saturday 26 January
Start 2019 as you mean to go on: stressing less! We’re pooling the team’s expertise at The Hub to bring you the ultimate stress workshop. If life is a juggling act, impossible to keep all those balls in the air, so much to give you anxiety and sleepless nights… If you often feel rushed, overwhelmed (…)