Blogs – all written by Julie
Holistic Ways to Help Yourself – the Power of Hypnotherapy and CBT
Did you know that the emotions have a far greater control over our thoughts, feelings and general well-being than most people realise. We’ve all been there I am sure – that little inner voice destroying your confidence and affecting your wellbeing. The thing is that although this voice has little – if any – basis in fact, it’s highly effective. It burrows away at your subconscious planting all those feelings of insecurity and anxiety.
If only there were a way to combat this, to plant more productive seeds instead.
Well, there is! Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy could be just the tool you need to finally be your own cheerleader instead of your own harshest critic.
Coping with Chronic Pain
Coping with Chronic Pain Pain means different things to different people, in different contexts, and based on different experiences. Acute, short-lived pain following a traumatic injury, in many cases heals. The pain that becomes increasingly hard to live with and...
Spring Clean your Mind, Body and Home!!
Spring clean your mind, body and soul – and your home! Learn techniques to help detox yourself and your home ready for the year ahead.
Choosing a Yoga Teacher
I’d just like to share my thoughts on choosing a yoga teacher. There are so many types of yoga so choosing the type can be a stress in itself. Some options such as Ashtanga or Vinyasa tends to be stronger and faster. Hatha yoga tends to be slower although you can...
My Immune Boosting Top Tips
What a massive impact this year has had on our immune systems! So as we continue into winter and with Covid-19 still amongst us what can we do to help maintain our body’s ability to stay healthy?? Your first line of defence is to choose a healthy lifestyle. Every...
Have YOU Started Running in Lockdown??
I have been using my time in lockdown to start running again. I used to run alot when I was younger - well until I had children. Overeating and stress over the last three months has led to my little lockdown belly which I am determined to get rid of.I am following...
Are You Breathing Properly??
Breathing - a simple but under utilised resource?? How do you know if you are breathing properly?? Most people breathe to live - obviously but there is more to the breath than meets the eye!! Learning to breathe 'properly' is something that some of us have to...
How to Stay Healthy during Covid-19
So how DO you stay healthy in the time of Covid-19? During this time of Covid-19 and lockdown it becomes harder and harder to maintain your sanity. Your stress levels are fluctuating between "I'm actually doing OK " to "OMG when will this end" - or worse!! So what...
Are you eating for your Immune System at the time of Coronavirus?
In these strange times I'm not sure if it's just me but time seems to be slowing down! When all this started I was determined that I would use my time wisely, study, read, exercise every day, eat well!! Much like everyone else I guess. However as the weeks go by it...
How to Boost your Immune System
Particularly at this time it is really important to focus on our health and wellbeing but have you stopped to think that your immune system has ALOT to do with good health. Its not all about eating healthily – although that will help, its not all about exercising – you really need to be looking at the whole package.
Coping with Coronavirus
Hopefully dear friends we are all coping well. Just been thinking about that last year and how surreal it all feels still! I’m missing all my lovely therapy clients, the lovely warmth of our group yoga classes (online yoga is amazing trust me but not the same as that...
Free Meditation to Reduce Stress
I thought as everyone was sitting at home, potentially with some extra time on their hands, I would start sharing some resources that I thought you may enjoy or find useful. Here is a lovely meditation that may help you relieve some of the worry, anxiety and stress...
Benefits of Holistic Therapies in Pregnancy
Pregnancy should be a wonderful and a magical time, with so much to look forward to. However, there’s a lot of pressure on the changing body, so it can also be an uncomfortable, stressful or even painful time. So how can holistic therapies help in pregnancy?? Stay...
Help your Hay-fever NOW – Naturally
Does hay-fever make your Summer a misery? Do you dread hot sunny days? You’re not alone. Hay-fever is on the rise: Experts believe that 20-25% of people now suffer. A century ago, this figure was closer to 3%. We may still be in the depths of Winter, but Spring is...
My Top Ten Tips to a Stress Free Christmas
As a Therapist and Yoga Teacher I always try to promote Self Care in the run up to Christmas! As much for myself as well as for my clients. While the World is rushing faster and faster towards the 'important date' and running themselves ragged whilst doing that I...