The last few months have been tough on many people. As well as the usual stress of the holiday season, many of our lives have been severely disrupted by the pandemic once again.
It’s not unusual if you’re starting to feel some additional pains and niggles in your body that weren’t there before, or, if existing tightness or soreness in your neck, shoulders or back have been exacerbated this winter — requiring some kind of relief.
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If you’re looking for a treatment to relieve tension in your body, lift your mood and achieve better health and wellbeing a shiatsu massage might be the right option for you. But what is shiatsu massage, and what are its benefits? Let’s take a look.
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Acupuncture treatment is an ancient Chinese therapy where specific acupuncture points are stimulated with fine needles to trigger a healing response.
The practice is borne of the belief that energy flows through meridians in our body. This energy is also called a “life force” or Qi.
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Do you suffer from chronic lower back pain? Do you ever get tightness and soreness down your neck, shoulders and back? Perhaps, you’ve tried a range of therapies and medicines to ease the pain without success. At Acubody, we specialise in complex muscular and nerve conditions that have not responded well to other kinds of treatment.
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It can be easier for bad habits to settle in when it’s winter. Fatigue, lack of motivation, or lazy eating habits can all have an impact on our well-being.
While it’s natural to adjust your lifestyle as seasons change, it’s important that this change comes with an appropriate amount of self-care too.
In aid of men’s health awareness month, we offer a few tips on how to look after yourself as we embrace winter this year.
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There are so many different types of fitness classes and health programs to choose from these days. And there are also so many things to consider when trying to find the right one for yourself.
Ultimately, the best class for your personality depends a lot on your goals and what you want to get out of your time. However, below are some of the most popular options around today to get you thinking about what you may or may not want to do.
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Stress can be good for you, but it can also be very bad. It can keep you engaged and improve performance during important work or social activities, however, if not managed properly it can lead to serious physical and mental health issues.
With National Stress Awareness Day almost here, we explore some out-of-the-box ways you can destress so that stress only plays a positive role in your life.
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It’s cold outside and your daily or weekly run is probably becoming much less appealing. Or even if it’s just a matter of travelling to your gym where you can exercise indoors, we understand that finding the motivation gets harder as chillier days arrive and days get darker.
Nevertheless, maintaining some kind of an exercise regime in winter is crucial for fighting off colds and viruses, staying fit, and, importantly, keeping your stress levels low.
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There are a lot of negative feelings that can creep in during your fertility journey. And depending on the individual or couple, the severity and impact on overall mood can vary.
Many will describe the feeling of guilt or shame, while others will suffer from frustration and anger. Essentially, it’s all normal, but being able to identify and manage these feelings is important for the health and wellbeing of you and those around you.
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If you’ve recently completed a month of sobriety this October (and even if you haven’t), it’s a great time to remind ourselves of the several benefits that come with life without alcohol.
Reduced Health Risks from Heavy Drinking
If you’ve made an active effort to not drink, or just to drink less, there’s a reduced chance of you “over drinking” and consuming large volumes that can actually be damaging to your body. For instance, sessions of heavy drinking can increase your risk of the following:
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