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We have decided to start this blog on the subject of all things Health related.

As people that need to find solutions to our problems, we have been trialling and enjoying various practices, tools and gadgets to allow us to find healthy bodies and minds. We have selected a few to tell you about and will continue to add to this blog as we go along.

We hope that it can help you with your journey too.

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The menstrual cycle and its effect on the whole of you

Recently we have been talking about the Menopause a lot, as Ruth has been on this journey for a bit and now Caroline has just started accepting 39 isn’t too young to have symptoms too… all part of the process. So when we found a new podcast…

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Ehlers-Danos-Syndrome (EDS)

Luise has recently been diagnosed with EDS, after years of growing chronic fatigue and pain over several years.

EDS stands for Ehlers-Danlos-Syndrome, a group of disorders that affect connective tissue and organs in different ways, some affecting your heart, your spine, or your skin especially. The most common one is hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos-Syndrome (hEDS), which is very variable in severity. Read about her journey here…

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Anxiety & Nutrition

Our bodies are complex, unique and open to influence with what we eat. Certain foods help and hinder the nervous system and can make symptoms of anxiety and insomnia feel worse. Learn how to support your mental health with how you eat in this exciting free talk

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Angie talks Anxiety

None of us are immune to anxiety.

A lot of people end up in A&E because they think they have indigestion, or are having a stroke or a heart attack, when actually they have had a panic attack or are on the verge of one.

There are everyday struggles that give us anxiety, such as our to-do list, our workload, conversations with others, losing things, money worries, and then there are larger things such as grief, debt, changing job, retirement, moving house, depression, and eating disorders.

Anxiety is a general human condition.

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Weighted Blanket

A weighted blanket is a blanket filled with loads of tiny glass beads which make it heavier than a normal blanket. The pressure from the extra weight mimics a therapeutic technique called deep pressure stimulation. This pressure can help reduce anxiety, calm the nervous system and also improve sleep quality.

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Shakti Mat

The Shakti Matt is a modern take on the ancient Indian bed of nails. It’s a mat with thousands of tiny plastic spikes. This is the point where some readers will already be put off thinking it sounds more like a torture device than an anxiety reduction tool but its not as scary as it sounds.

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Pilates: the importance of movement

Movement can have positive impacts on reducing anxiety by releasing endorphins, which are chemicals in the brain that promote feelings of happiness and well-being.

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Sensate pendant

In this entry we hear from Paul who has used the Sensate Pebble 2 and wants to give us his review.

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