Centre For Complementary Health

TAKE TO YOUR FEET IN SUPPORT OF NATIONAL WALKING MONTH Walking is free, flexible and fun, and proven to have a huge impact on your wellbeing. Roy, our Alexander Technique teacher shares his tips on how to improve your walking style and performance in this month's blog. http://www.centreforcomphealth.co.uk/…/ national-walking-mon…

Thank you to everyone you all your support, be it your time, advice, monetary support or even good wishes. With a special thanks to my long suffering husband Bob Hulstrom and my patient coach Andy Matson of https://www.amactiv.co.uk/ I’ll be running tomorrow in this vest. Not sure you’ll spot me in the crowds but if you’re short of something to do you can track me and shout at me to get a wiggle on! #VLM Anyone still wanting to donate no matter what amount all is gratefully received for a very deserving charity. https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/JaneMorr ischallenge

With only hours to go, Thursday was a visit to the ExCel to pick up my race number and yesterday went to my favourite coach Andy Matson of AM Activ http://www.amactiv.co.uk/ for a pre-event sports massage..... couldn‚Äôt have got here without you Andy. Thank you. Let‚Äôs hope I can do you proud on Sunday üëèüëèüí™üí™üèÉ‚Äç‚ôÄÔ∏èüèÉ‚Äç‚ôÄÔ∏ è

If anyone is exercising in the heat..... have a read of this...

DO YOU SLEEP THROUGH YOUR ALARM? Shortchanging ourselves from the optimal seven or eight hours of sleep per night has been demonstrated across numerous studies to compromise our mental and physical health and could even shorten our lifespans. Anthony McEwan – Osteopath at the Centre shares his personal experience of sleep deprivation http://www.centreforcomphealth.co.uk/…/ do-you-sleep-through…

11TH APRIL IS PARKINSON’S AWARENESS DAY At present, there is no cure for Parkinson’s, but in recent years more resources have been allocated to researching the condition and just last month, March 2019, scientists at the Imperial College London discovered a potential way in which deep brain stimulation (DBS) can help tackle the symptoms of Parkinson's. http://www.centreforcomphealth.co.uk/…/ world-parkinsons-awa…

THE OAKLEY 20 MILE RACE I hadn’t realised quite how hilly it was and whilst the sun was shining and the scenery beautiful it was a tad warm for such a distance. However tough as it was I managed and my reward was the infamous 'Oakley 20 hoodie' this year in sapphire blue! http://www.centreforcomphealth.co.uk/jane smar…/the-oakley-20

APRIL IS IBS AWARENESS MONTH It's thought as many as 20% of adults in the UK have IBS at any one time. Find out more about IBS and how diet and other lifestyle factors can play a role in IBS management. http://www.centreforcomphealth.co.uk/irri table-bowel-syndro…

APRIL IS IBS AWARENESS MONTH If you have Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) then you are not alone. It's thought as many as 20% of adults in the UK have IBS at any one time. Find out more about IBS and how diet and other lifestyle factors can play a role in IBS management. http://www.centreforcomphealth.co.uk/irri table-bowel-syndro…

Roy Palmer, teacher of the Alexander Technique recently had the pleasure of working with a group of talented musicians at a sixth form in Bedford. Like an athlete musicians share a propensity for injuries and aches & pains that come from long hours of training. However, for musicians they can often be worse due to the stationary nature of playing an instrument…
www.centreforcomphealth.co.uk/…/teachin g-the-alexander-tech…

TRAIN SMART, RACE WELL Whether you are a seasoned athlete or just starting out for the first time, Andy Matson of AmActiv can help to steer you in the right direction and give invaluable advice and exercises for preventing injuries & improve your racing performance. http://www.centreforcomphealth.co.uk/…/ train-smart-train-we…

PLANT AND SHOVEL WITHOUT THE BACK TROUBLE Spring is on its way and you’ll soon be caught up in a frenzy of seed sowing, mowing, weeding and pruning, but while your garden may need some help getting back in to shape, don’t forget so do you.
Check out our tips and advice on getting your spring garden green and beautiful again without injuring yourself in the process www.centreforcomphealth.co.uk/…/a-guide -to-spring-gardening…

Interesting article, well worth a read.

Lower back pain is also referred to as Lumbago, however, health care professionals are now discouraged from using this term as it only describes the site of pain and not the cause. Find out what lower back pain means and how Osteopathy can help. http://www.centreforcomphealth.co.uk/…/ lumbago-and-lower-ba…

Just love this phrase..... That’s what I’m telling myself about my marathon and the training for it! 😀 #versatility, #increasingtheoptions #osteopathsinGodmanchester #physiosinGodmanchester #CFCH

A VALENTINE'S DAY TREAT http://www.centreforcomphealth.co.uk/gift -vouchers.html

Tinnitus Week 4-10 February Tinnitus is a very common condition and is reported in all age groups, even young children. About 30% of people will experience tinnitus at some point in their lives, but the number of people who live with persistent tinnitus is approximately 10%. Find out more about the condition and things that can help. http://www.centreforcomphealth.co.uk/blog /what-is-tinnitus

ANOTHER YEAR, ANOTHER MARATHON Whilst it has been extremely difficult to focus on my marathon training over the last few weeks, I now feel like my head is engaged and ready for the challenge! http://www.centreforcomphealth.co.uk/…/ another-year-another…

Vida is brilliant, she certainly does work wonders.