Early Egyptian, Chinese and Indian civilisations identified the hands and feet as a way to treat conditions around the body. As research into the theories of the treatment gained momentum over the centuries, pioneering physicians and therapists developed the therapy we know today as reflexology. By mapping areas of the feet and hands that link to other areas of the body, reflexologists were...
Finding DJ equipment is one of the most exciting parts of becoming a DJ. Hunting around for the best pieces of kit that you can find for your budget is actually quite enjoyable. Especially when you find that bargain that makes your DJ set complete. Yes admittedly we would all like to be able to invest an infinite amount of money on getting the best equipment but this is not always possible.
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Having a phobia of walking outside your own home and being in a wide open public space can be debilitating and wreck any chance of a normal happy life. Even the thought of this situation can send a sufferer into a terrible panic attack with feelings of anxiety that could soon develop into depression. One of the best things a sufferer can do is to have psychotherapy and give themselves a shot at...
I consider myself a competitive athlete and runner. Okay, I may not be World or Olympic class and I probably won't go breaking any records but I train on a regular basis in view of competing with other athletes to win an event. For years I followed a basic regime and set out my own training schedule to target a particular run, however it wasn't until I started using sports massage that I...
If you're finding that your concentration levels at work have dipped or you've got an important exam coming up and you need a mental kick-start, eating the right 'brain food' could be the simple answer.
Our body needs certain essential nutrients to function properly and one of the most important organs to keep healthy is the brain. Scoffing the wrong types of food, while being a treat, can...
Reiki is a System of Healing that enables the practitioner to channel Universal Life Energy to the recipient via the hands and through the mind.
The inducement of healing through the stimulation and use of 'energy' transmitted via a living person puts Reiki into the category of Energy Medicine - which is now a fast growing area within the practice of Complementary Medicine.
As such Reiki...
Equality and diversity have always been high up on the business agenda and so it is important that all employees understand it. Yet it is worrying the number of people who say they do not fully know the laws that are there to protect everyone in the workplace.
To address this issue many organisations are investing heavily in equality and diversity training. This has made it one of the most...
Shiatsu has become a widely used and effective therapy around the world and in the UK alone there are thousands of practitioners enjoying the profession while working for themselves and earning a decent salary. So how do you go about becoming a shiatsu practitioner? Here are a few tips to consider:
Learn all you can - Probably one of the most important things anyone can do before choosing a...
Rei - Spirit and Ki - Universal Life Energy. This simple translation of the word means that Reiki is more than a physical therapy - it is a healing system that heals on all levels, the Body, Mind and Spirit at one and the same time.
Universal Life Energy is the life-force of the universe. It is the never-ending source of support and strength which flows through all living things and is...
Are you finding that your day-to-day life is becoming more stressful? Are you looking for a release from the stress and mental tension you may be feeling? If you are, acupuncture could provide the answer.
Acupuncture is a therapy that has been practised for thousands of years and originates from the Far East. The treatment involves an acupuncturist inserting fine needles into various parts...
