While the sun is shining and the weather is warm many of us are taking to the outdoors holding picnics and enjoying the many green spaces that flourish throughout our country.  Being outside means potentially being exposed to various insects … Continue reading →

Performance anxiety is the most common of all the different types of anxiety.  If you find yourself with shaking hands, trembling knees and a dry throat before presenting at work or accepting an award you’re definitely not alone. In fact, … Continue reading →

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common condition estimated to affect between 10 – 20% of the population in the UK in which people get repeated episodes of stomach pain and discomfort, along with bowel problems such as diarrhoea and … Continue reading →

Hypnotherapy has hit the mainstream again, this time featuring in a chart topping pop song by Katy Perry. Her latest hit ‘Never Really Over’ contains the lyric “I guess I could try hypnotherapy, I gotta rewire this brain”.  The former … Continue reading →

As the mercury climbed over the weekend many people looked into their cupboards and sighed, making a promise that they will cut back on the booze or snacks and fit into their light summer clothing.  Dieting is big business.  A … Continue reading →

Approximately 1 in 4 people in the UK will experience a mental health problem each year.  Worries about things like money, jobs and benefits can make it harder for people to cope. Well-being for many people is at it’s lowest … Continue reading →

On the 10th-16th June the world celebrates Men’s Health Week. This is a time to bring awareness to health issues that affect men disproportionately and focuses on getting men to become aware of problems they may have or could develop, … Continue reading →

Postnatal depression is something that affects 1 in 10 fathers but many dads say there is a lack of support available to them following the birth of a child.  The NHS has acknowledged that fathers need support, especially when their … Continue reading →

The Mental Health Foundation has devoted this month to raising awareness about the effects of negative body image. Body dissatisfaction is one of the biggest known risk factor for developing an eating disorder such as bulimia. Although we know girls and young … Continue reading →

This week is Mental Health Week, and this year the topic is Body Image. Body dissatisfaction can start as young as age 6 and lead to depression, anxiety and eating disorders. For too many of us, our bodies are sources of shame … Continue reading →