The Longevity Docs- Optimise your Health with us in 2024
Now is the perfect time to arrange a health coaching session in person or online with www.thelongevitydocs.com, or even better gift to a loved one! Place a booking before 31 January 2024 using the code ‘HEALTHYME24’ for a 10% discount New…
The Face in Bloom
Introducing a new treatment at the Bramham Therapy Centre in Marlborough – Gua Sha Facial Fusion. In Traditional Chinese Medicine the face is the flower of the body and its bloom (your skin, eyes and hair) are a mirror of internal…
Having Trouble Sleeping?
“A ruffled mind makes a restless pillow” Charlotte Bronté Sleep is a vital, often neglected, component of our health and well-being. When sleep is good it enables our body and brain to repair, restore, and reenergise ready for another day. If we…
Are you suffering from Post-Lockdown Fatigue or Anxiety?
There have been positives during the lockdowns, such as families spending more time together. But there are those families that have gone without seeing loved ones, and many single people who have felt the effects of isolation, not to mention…
The Healing Power of Touch
Haven’t we all missed being touched, hugged or simply the feel of someone’s hand on our arm over the last year during Covid restrictions? We have been deprived of this basic human connection and sensory stimulation for too long! But…
Spotlight on Meditation
The Why, Where and How of Meditation with Julie Ferris Meditation is a key. Imagine being able to unlock what your heart truly desires and discern your way. For when your mind is still, the heart can speak. Why Meditate?…
Benefits of Sunlight
Light is nature's anti-depressant. We are all familiar with the hazards of sun exposure, but not enough sun can also be problematic. Firstly, lack of light can reduce levels of serotonin (one of the 'happy' hormones), resulting in seasonal affective…
Can talking change anything?
People often ask me: "how does simply talking actually help or solve any of my problems in the real world?" It seems such a simple thing to do, to talk and to be listened to, but it's actually not that…
What is the difference between rest and sleep and why do we need both?
There have been many studies and hypotheses into the importance of sleep and the rejuvenation it brings, but less into the importance of rest and why this is different to sleep. What is rest? The first definition of rest that…
Building emotional resilience
Building Emotional Resilience and Your Immunity Stress and Physical Illness It is now commonly understood that chronic stress, depression and anxiety deplete the immune system and are major factors in many physical illnesses. Emotional resilience has become a vital…
Tips on sleeping well
Healthy sleep habits can make a big difference in your quality of life. Having healthy sleep habits is often referred to as having good sleep hygiene. Try to keep the following sleep practices on a consistent basis: Stick to a sleep schedule of…
Exercise is a natural anti-depressant – by Wendy Bramham
Our modern western lifestyle, and particularly following industrialisation over 100 years ago, means that we have become much less physically active. Our great grandparents had to be active just to carry out their everyday life. Exercise shouldn't be a…