How to avoid RSI waving that flag this weekend

We all want to show our patriotism this weekend for the Queen’s diamond jubilee.

However, all that flag waving could lead to a repetitive strain injury (RSI) like inflamed wrist tendons or a frozen shoulder.

The Bowen Technique is a natural, drug-free, non-invasive, complementary therapy that can be a gentle yet effective release of pain.

Rather than 'making' the body change, Bowen 'asks' the body to recognise the ailment and make the changes it requires. It works ‘with’ the body as opposed to ‘against’ it.

During the 30-60 minute treatment, the Bowen practitioner makes small, rolling, movements over muscles, tendons, ligaments and soft tissue at precise points on the body, using only the amount of pressure appropriate for that individual.

No hard-tissue manipulation or force is needed or used.

Between each set of moves, the body is allowed to rest for a few minutes, to allow it to absorb the information it has received and initiate the healing process.

Read testimonials from people who have had great results with their RSI from Bowen here

If you suffer with a RSI and are interested in how Bowen Therapy can help, visit the website to find a Bowen therapist near you or call 0844 561 7173.

How you can keep moving at any age – just like our Queen.

Are you ready to get together with your children or grandchildren to celebrate the jubilee?

Do you remember gathering around the TV with your parents and grandparents to watch the Queen’s coronation?

Sometimes it’s daunting to think about how much time has passed by, but making the most of who you are today is important.

Now, more than ever, we are maintaining high levels of physicality later on in life - like the Queen herself, who is respected for her active role.

With the Olympics taking place in London this summer, there is currently a big focus on the level of fitness of us Brits.

A study found that Britons aged 60-plus are much more likely to exercise than those in their 20s.

In fact, the 60-plus crowd are three times more likely to exercise every day compared to those that are twenty-something.

However, the aerobics or weights that might have once been a breeze can now seem more of a gale force.

Naturally, as we age our strength and stamina does too, which is why light movement is good for joints and muscles.

Bowen Therapy is a natural, drug-free, non-invasive, complementary therapy that can help joint and muscle movement.

Rather than 'making' the body change, Bowen 'asks' the body to recognise any problems and make the changes it requires.

During the 30-60 minute treatment, the Bowen practitioner makes small, rolling movements over muscles, tendons, ligaments and soft tissue at precise points on the body, using only the amount of pressure appropriate for that individual.

No hard-tissue manipulation or force is needed or used.

Between each set of moves, the body is allowed to rest for a few minutes, to allow it to absorb the information it has received and begin healing itself.

The treatment helps maintain a healthy body and it’s anti-aging effects keep you feeling young inside and out.

This is because Bowen is an extremely relaxing experience and can aid any mental stress, allowing you to feel extremely refreshed.

If you are interested in how Bowen Therapy can help you visit the website to find a Bowen therapist near you or call 0844 561 7173.

Soccer Aid injuries could be relieved with Bowen Therapy

Yesterday saw Soccer Aid 2012, the annual fundraising event where celebrities round up to play a charity football match.

English celebs including Robbie Williams, Mark Owen, Aston Merrygold, Olly Murs and Marvin Humes went up against ROW (Rest of the World) which included Mike Myers, Gerard Butler, Edward Norton, Woody Harrelson and Michael Sheen.

The game, which raises money for UNICEF, took place in Manchester and although England won 3-1 there were some injuries.

The worst of which was suffered by Gordan Ramsay, who was tackled to the ground by Teddy Sheringham.

The celebrity chef was given oxygen on the pitch and carried off on a stretcher. He is said to have suffered a back injury and is still in pain.

Anchorman star Will Ferrell was also left hobbling off the pitch after hurting his leg late in the second half.

Olly Murs took a knock and had to be taken off.

The Bowen Technique works to heal sporting injuries in an extremely gentle but effective way.

Bowen is a natural, drug-free, non-invasive, complementary therapy that 'asks' the body to recognise the ailment and make the changes it requires as opposed to ‘forcing’ the body change.

During the 30-60 minute treatment, the Bowen practitioner makes small, rolling, movements over muscles, tendons, ligaments and soft tissue at precise points on the body, using only the amount of pressure appropriate for that individual.

No hard-tissue manipulation or force is needed or used.

Between each set of moves, the body is allowed to rest for a few minutes, to allow it to absorb the information it has received and initiate the healing process.

If you have a sports injury and are interested in how Bowen Therapy can help, visit the website to find a Bowen therapist near you or call 0844 561 7173.

‘Henna Heals’ for cancer and alopecia sufferers

A photographer is using her work to transform the lives of women with cancer and genetic alopecia with the ancient art form of henna.

Frances Darwin launched Henna Heals last year to allow women dealing with hair loss to feel feminine and beautiful.

  
Artists use the bald heads as blank canvases to create one-off intricate designs using a natural plant-based paste.

'The designs are customised and one-off works of art' said Ms Darwin, who wants to give these women the confidence and power they may have lost as part of their illness.

Henna has been used since antiquity in countries such as Pakistan, Morocco, Somalia and India for decorative purposes, to bring the wearer luck, joy and enhanced beauty.

Mr Darwin’s project not only aims to de-stigmatise conditional female baldness but actually give it a chic edge.

Known as henna crowns, the designs are not tattoos, involving no needles or pain, and last up to two weeks - offering women who are experiencing hair loss to regain a sense of self that may be lost.

Ms Darwin was inspired to start Henna Heals when she first saw the henna crown's power to transform.

While taking pictures of a breast cancer patient whose head was adorned with a henna crown, the woman told Ms Darwin she had never felt as beautiful, even before she had cancer.

Ms Darwin knew she wanted to continue empowering women to feel beautiful and confident, while at the same time helping to de-stigmatise hair-loss.

Alopecia sufferer shunned for his hat

A bald pub punter was thrown out of a pub for hiding his head underneath a baseball cap.

Father Lee Adams had to leave the Blake Pub in Finsbury, London because he was wearing a hat that pub owners said covered his face; meaning it was not visible by CCTV cameras.  

The news underlines the problems that Alopecia sufferers face when trying to conceal something that they feel to be self-conscious. Other ailments are often treated with more respect and there needs to be more awareness for what this feels like for someone with the illness.

Bratz® follow in bald Barbie’s footsteps

A new range of hairless Bratz® dolls will be launched this summer at Toys"R"Us stores in Canada.

This comes amidst a growing social media movement that calls for toymakers to create hairless dolls to emotionally comfort young girls and boys going through illnesses or treatments that cause hair loss.

Last month Mattel announced that is will launch a bald Barbie doll next year.

The dolls are being created to support children dealing with hair loss due to illnesses such as cancer and alopecia, and a portion of every sale will go to Starlight Children's Foundation.

                                                                                                          

MGA Entertainment Canada, creators of the dolls, have named the range True Hope Bratz®, which will include hairless versions of its hit dolls Cloe™, Yasmin™ and Cameron™, who will each come with one hat, a second outfit and a beaded bracelet.

MGA and Toys"R"Us, Canada will each donate $1 to Starlight Children's Foundation for every True Hope Bratz doll sold online and in stores, in an effort to back the Canadian charity's ongoing support of children with life-threatening illnesses.

MGA will also donate True Hope Bratz dolls to young patients in major children's hospitals in Canada later this year.

Arthritis Care Awareness Week - Bowen can ease arthritic pain

Today is the start of Arthritis Care Awareness Week 2012. There are around 10 million people with arthritis in the UK, a form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints.

However it’s not as simple as that; there are around 200 types of arthritis and they can be split into three different categories of their own.

The major complaint by individuals who have arthritis is joint pain. The pain may be constant and only on the affected joint.

This pain from arthritis is due to inflammation that occurs around the joint, damage to the joint from disease, daily wear and tear of joint, muscle strains caused by forceful movements against stiff, painful joints and fatigue.

Symptoms of arthritis include varied levels of pain, swelling, joint stiffness, and sometimes a constant ache around the joint. Sufferers may also incurr:

• Inability to use the hand or walk
• Fatigue
• Fever
• Weight loss
• Poor sleep
• Muscle aches and pains
• Tenderness
• Difficulty moving the joint

This is why the quality of life for sufferers can severely diminish and why family and friends play very important roles in their life.

The most common form of arthritis is osteoarthritis. Initially, this condition starts with minor pain while walking but soon the pain can be continuous and become debilitating.

Unlike rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis is most commonly a disease of the elderly. More than 30 percent of females have some degree of osteoarthritis by the age of 65.

The Bowen Technique is a natural, drug-free, non-invasive, complementary therapy that can help with arthritis pain.

Rather than 'making' the body change, Bowen 'asks' the body to recognise the ailment and make the changes it requires.

During the 30-60 minute treatment, the Bowen practitioner makes small, rolling, movements over muscles, tendons, ligaments and soft tissue at precise points on the body, using only the amount of pressure appropriate for that individual.

No hard-tissue manipulation or force is needed or used.

Between each set of moves, the body is allowed to rest for a few minutes, to allow it to absorb the information it has received and initiate the healing process.

Bowen is an extremely relaxing experience and can also aid any mental stress that an arthritis sufferer may feel.

Read testimonials from people who have used Bowen for help with arthritis here.

If you have arthritis, or are caring for somebody who has, and are interested in how Bowen Therapy can help you visit the website to find a Bowen therapist near you or call 0844 561 7173.