The Daily Dose
Welcome to The Daily Dose, where we share our team's experience and expertise to help you live a healthier and happier life. From natural remedies for common ailments, through news on our many complementary therapies, to easy and quick de-stress tips and the latest health research, we are here to keep you informed and give you down-to-earth advice.
I am free
Here is a poem from the creators of our beautiful crystal water bottles. The BeWater bottles contain gem stones that infuse your water with their healing powers, and this poem is all about infusing your life with whatever YOU WANT… [swpm_protected for=”4″ format_protected_msg=”1”] I am free I am free to choose how I see the…
Non-toxic summer essentials
With schools breaking up for summer today, we thought we’d remind everyone of our lovely collection of non-toxic, chemical-free seasonal family essentials. From delicious plant-based suncare to DEET-free insect repellants to nail polish enriched with essential oils to… water bottles with crystal healing, we’ve got stacks in stock at The Hub to ensure you have…
Gum health means more than keeping your teeth
New research shows that your gum health is not only important for oral hygiene. Brushing your teeth and flossing can help you ward off cancer [swpm_protected for=”4″ format_protected_msg=”1”] The health of your gums is crucial not only to keep your breath fresh and ensure you keep your teeth. Researchers at Harvard University have now…
Yoga should be on prescription
Yoga has an image of being light exercise to improve your flexibility and lower your stress levels. But in fact it is a whole lot more than this – it is beneficial in so many ways that we reckon it should be on prescription. Boris could save a pound or two on the NHS with…
Keep calm and tone down your anxiety
Yippee that bars, restaurants and hairdressers are open again… but are you ready yet? How comfortable are you feeling about doing those normal day-to-day things like meeting a friend for coffee or having a drink after work? If you’re feeling slightly jittery and anxious (and who isn’t at some point or other), here are four…
Why sleep is all about sex
Wondering why you’re an early bird and he’s a night owl? Why you often nod off in front of the TV, and he demands lie-ins like a teenager? Well, when it comes to sleep, it’s all down to sex apparently [swpm_protected for=”4″ format_protected_msg=”1”] Eight hours’ sleep a night is the ideal for both men and…
Mantra for 2020
Mantras are a crucial thread in the fabric of life for the therapists at The Hub. Used as a motivational chant, or a phrase to aid concentration in meditation, or just plain to keep us sane right now, we repeat mantras (or affirmations) to ourselves to keep calm and on song. Here is one that…
Natural hangover cures
You are not alone… so many people have been drinking more during this silly season of anxiety, uncertainty and, for some, boredom. Sales of booze are up, drinkers are drinking more and many people are drowning their lockdown sorrows by downing more each time they have alcohol. Forget over-the-counter hangover cures – there are plenty…
The wise way to get intimate and prevent thrush
Most women suffer with thrush, cystitis and/or bacterial vaginosis (BV) at some point in their life. But a simple food supplement can prevent all of these – it’s the wise way to get intimate, we reckon… [swpm_protected for=”4″ format_protected_msg=”1”] Rather than reaching for the Canesten to treat your cystitis or thrush, the secret to…
How well do you manage conflict?
The past few months have been pretty intense, cooped up at home with our families. How have you done? How well have you managed tensions and arguments with your loved ones or work colleagues? Our NLP practitioner Shelley Edwards offers some pearls of wisdom on conflict. Read on if you usually avoid it, or you…