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.
Turn off that negative inner voice!
How many times have you held yourself back in life by demons inside your head? That negative inner voice that tells you you’re not good enough, you can’t do something or something about yourself is ugly or stupid. Here are some simple tips on how to minimise negative self-talk, and turn on the power of…
Meditating on the colour orange
Make yourself comfy and light a candle for the third in Jane Seaman’s guided meditations for beginners. This time Jane’s focus is meditating on the colour orange. [swpm_protected for=”4″ format_protected_msg=”1”] In this seven-minute meditation Jane’s soothing voice encourages us to relax by visualising a warm, rich orange colour spreading slowly all around your body. For…
What is an enteric coating?
There is a lot of mythology bandied around about probiotics – and one of the biggest misconceptions is that many are destroyed by the acid in our stomachs so they don’t reach the intestines to do their work. The assumption is that a good-quality probiotic needs a special coating (known as enteric coating) to ensure…
Full moon in Sagittarius solar eclipse
The energy of the Sagittarius full moon tonight is much needed at this time, says Rebecca Marr, our pilates instructor and office administrator, who also offers oracle card readings at The Hub. It brings boldness, independence and the ability to see the bigger picture The happy-go-lucky sign Sagittarius is no push-over, but is in fact…
Creating an ‘altar space’ or anchor point
Rebecca Marr suggests we should all create an ‘altar’ within our homes. She’s not talking religion here, simply an area dedicated to you, a physical area where you can set your intentions, offer your dreams and wishes, or pray. A special place to go to as an anchor point to feel grounded and connected to…
Top 10 superfoods
If you think you’re uber-virtuous eating your five-a-day, then think again! Although the UK government recommends a daily intake of five portions of fruit and veg, experts say this is nowhere near enough – we ought to be aiming for nine or 10 to maintain good health. So if getting the kids to eat their…
Natural remedy for itchy hayfever eyes
The homeopathic remedy euphrasia (made from a plant commonly known as eyebright) is a fabulous all-rounder for any eye problems, from hay fever to eye strain to conjunctivitis. Take tablets, or a few drops of tincture neat or in water are the homeopathic equivalent of Optrex, says The Hub’s homeopath Sue Leach. [swpm_protected for=”4″ format_protected_msg=”1”]…
Studio Knoga bolster offer
Here’s our first exclusive offer for members only: buy a Studio Knoga handmade all-natural bolster and you’ll receive a free eye pillow (worth £25). Our yoga teacher and trusty office manager Claudia Davies, of Studio Knoga, crafts these beautiful restorative bolsters for your yoga and meditation practice – or simply to rest and recuperate or…
How important is sleep to our health?
Rhi Hepple, The Hub’s naturopathic nutritionist, discusses how important sleep is for our health, how poor sleep can affect us and what may be causing a bad night’s kip, plus she gives her recommendations for natural remedies to help you get a good night’s zzzzzzs. [swpm_protected for=”4″ format_protected_msg=”1″] We should all be prioritising…
How to cleanse the energy in your home
Our home should be our castle… our sanctuary… our safe place. It so important that where we live makes us feel safe, happy and comfortable in our surroundings. In fact, making it a positive living space, no matter how big or small, is key to optimising our health and well-being. At a time when the…