A guide to fussy eaters and how to help them Encouraging kids to eat well is a struggle for many parents. Fussy eating can lead to a lack of nutrients, resulting in fatigue, low immunity, eating disorders [http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Eating-disorders/Pages/Introduction.aspx] and other mental health…
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What is Manual Lymphatic Drainage?
Therapy that provides a natural body detox Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) [http://www.mlduk.org.uk/] is a gentle detox therapy that drains excess fluid from the body to improve overall functioning of the lymphatic (immune) system. MLD is often used to treat lymphedema [http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Lymphoedema/…
The App Helping Children Through Bereavement
Every 22 minutes a child in the UK loses a parent. But after the funeral, and in the years to come, what can be done to support them? What could you possibly say to a recently bereaved [http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/bereavement/Pages/bereavement.aspx] child that could make…
Recognise Your Fight or Flight (or Freeze) Responses
Fight, flight or freeze? When facing imminent danger, our instincts take over. We can’t control these feelings, but we can learn from them…
Celebrity Dog Visits Alzheimer's Patients
September is World Alzheimer’s Month, an international campaign that aims to raise awareness and tackle the stigma that surrounds dementia Dementia [http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/dementia-guide/Pages/about-dementia.aspx] is a truly global issue. An estimated 46.8 million people are effected worldwide, and yet international research into…
Can Infertility Counselling Help My Anxiety?
Understanding the benefits of professional help Discovering you’re unable to conceive a child without medical intervention can be extremely distressing. Fraught with uncertainty, anxiety [http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Anxiety/Pages/Introduction.aspx] is common, but also guilt, shame, jealousy and resentment. Research shows that most people handle the…
I Was Convinced That Taking My Own Life Would Make My Family’s Life Better
Jake Mills suffered depression alone, and in silence. Through talking and sharing, he gained the strength – and the vision – to help tens of thousands of people in the same situation Jake Mills I didn’t think I would ever be someone who talked about being depressed [http://www.nhs.uk/…
What is Misophonia?
A brief overview of the overwhelming sensory condition Misophonia is a debilitating medical condition where sufferers develop an extreme sensitivity to everyday noises, usually eating and breathing sounds. Misophonia [http://www.misophonia.com/symptoms-triggers/] is often triggered in childhood, typically after an emotionally significant incident. The “trigger” is often a…
Getting Hitched Could Help Your Mental Health
New study finds positive health effects of marriage. Unsurprisingly, other studies beg to differ Researchers from Aston Medical School [http://www.aston.ac.uk/aston-medical-school/], Birmingham, and the University of East Anglia found having a loving partner can encourage you to take better care of yourself. A study of more…