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.
Meditating on the colour green
Find a quiet space, make yourself comfy and light a candle for the fifth in Jane Seaman’s guided meditations for beginners. This time Jane’s focus is meditating on the colour green. [swpm_protected for=”4″ format_protected_msg=”1”] In this seven-minute meditation Jane’s soothing voice encourages us to relax by visualising the colour green, associated with the heart chakra.…
Pollen alert from this weekend
The weather this weekend is set to be sunny and warm… yippee! But that also means, of course, that from Sunday we’re in for a few days of high pollen counts. Here’s our alert on what will be the top culprits for your hay fever, with a few suggestions on how to ease sniffles and…
Stuck at a desk? Fix that posture!
Bad posture is so common it’s almost normal. The classic computer posture: head slumped forward, back bent, shoulders rounded… perfect recipe for back and neck pain. Here’s an exercise to reverse that slumping position that also gives your diaphragm enough room so you can take a breath properly. Not only will it give your body…
Have your chocolate and eat it!
Chocolate that’s actually good for you… who would have thought it possible?! Learn all about our Belgian chocolate bars that give you so much more than just the feel good factor [swpm_protected for=”4″ format_protected_msg=”1”] Yes, you can have your chocolate and eat it! Ohso probiotic chocolate bars are oh so good for you. They…
Symbolism of the rainbow
During the coronavirus pandemic the rainbow became a symbol of the UK’s support and solidarity for our NHS workers, but the spiritual symbolism of the rainbow stems back to the beginnings of civilisation and goes way deeper than our message of hope to those on the frontline [swpm_protected for=”4″ format_protected_msg=”1”] From the mythical pot of…
DIY hand sanitiser with DoTerra OnGuard
Out and about more or back to work, and worried about the surfaces you’re encountering? Our DIY hand sanitiser can be made in minutes and you can keep bottles in your bag, car and office. It’s the first day our therapists have been back at work today, and after everyone’s been using the zesty OnGuard…
Music to get in the zone
So if you want to sit down and get in the zone, and maximise your memory, concentration and focus, what music is best to listen to…? [swpm_protected for=”4″ format_protected_msg=”1”] Listening to Mozart improves your memory, it’s official. When 84 people were split into three groups, one listening to a one-minute clip of Mozart’s Eine Keline…
Is probiotic yogurt enough?
According to the adverts if you down a probiotic yogurt every day your gut will put a smile on your face. But is it true that these yogurts really do contain enough of the good bacteria we need to maintain a healthy microbiome and immune system? It would be lovely, wouldn’t it, that a…
Eating the rainbow
Though the country is at last seeing the light at the end of the tunnel, with infections rates tumbling, it’s still crucial that we all look after ourselves and keep on top of our health, doing all we can to eat well. The secret to maximising your intake of nutrients, says Sue Leach, is to…
Our 31-day challenge to stay mindful
We’re in for a weird and possibility unsettling time this month as restaurants and hairdressers reopen, and we adjust and inch back to normality. So we’re offering you something to sustain you throughout July. Follow our 31-day mindfulness challenge… if you are mindful you will stay calm, grounded, focused and together… [swpm_protected for=”4″ format_protected_msg=”1”]…