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04Jan

Is Dancing the Best Medicine? How Movement Stimulates the Vagus Nerve

Julia F. Christensen

body, exercise, health, nervoussystem, vagusnerve

Body

The vagus nerve runs throughout the body, influencing many major body processes, as well as our stress and anxiety levels. Dancer Julia F. Christensen shares how dancing can stimulate the vagus nerve.
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18Oct

World Menopause Day: Finding Support that Works for You

Louise Herbert

body, health, menopause, middleage, midlife, women

Therapists

Menopause is a significant transition, with physical, emotional and psychological symptoms. Therapist Louise Herbert explains the importance of treating your menopause in a way that honours your unique experience.
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13Oct

Chronic Lower Back Pain, Stress and Trauma: Is It Time to Think Differently About Pain?

Andrew Keefe

anger, backpain, body, chronicpain, disability, health, stress

Therapists

85% of cases of chronic lower back pain have no identifiable physical cause for the pain. Therapist and personal trainer Andy Keefe explains how mind and body connect, and how trauma and stress can cause back pain.
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29Sep

What is the Vagus Nerve?

Fiona Austin - Anxiety and Relationship solutions

anxiety, body, health, nervoussystem, stress, tips, vagusnerve

Therapists

The vagus nerve runs all the way down the body, touching all our major organs and is involved in important daily processes. Therapist Fiona Austin explains polyvagal theory and how to stimulate the vagus nerve to reduce anxiety.
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06Sep

The Impact of Stress and Nutrition on Overall Health

Kate Chaytor Norris

body, gut, health, IBS, illness, nutrition, self, stress, wellbeing

Body

Stress and poor nutrition have the potential to cause or worsen chronic health conditions. Nutritional therapist Kate Chaytor Norris explores common difficulties and offers need-to-know tips.
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26Aug

Is the Menopause a Grieving Process?

Lianna Champ

body, grief, health, identity, loss, menopause, women

Body

The psychological and physical symptoms of the menopause can make it an uncomfortable transition. Grief expert Lianna Champ explores the value of honouring the grieving process.
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29Jul

Can Hypnotherapy Improve Your Sleep?

Maha Amin

body, health, hypnotherapy, insomnia, sleep

Therapists

Sleep is one of the most important factors to overall good health – disturbed sleep can lead to low moods and physical health issues. Hypnotherapist Maha Amin explains how hypnotherapy can help with insomnia.
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22Jul

Why Does Happiness Drop in Mid-Life, and What Can Be Done About It?

Dr Mark Bubbs

body, exercise, health, middleage, midlife, wellbeing

Body

Mid-life can be a notoriously difficult time of transition, with many physical and lifestyle changes. Dr Mark Bubbs urges that a holistic view of health is necessary, one that encompasses physical and mental health.
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01Jul

How I Switched One Addiction For Another, and How I Recovered

Davinia Taylor

addiction, alcohol, body, bodyimage, diet, eatingdisorders, exercise, health, nutrition

Body

With a history of alcohol addiction, Davinia Taylor found she turned to food to help when consumed with grief after her mother's death. Here she shares her journey to recovery.
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24Jun

Using Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) for Physical Health Issues

Julia Adams

body, chronicpain, EFT, health, typesoftherapy

Therapists

Emotional freedom technique (EFT), sometimes known as tapping, is becoming more widely known for its capacity to relieve emotional distress. EFT practitioner Julia Adams explores its potential for physical health issues too.
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