with Jan Murphy MRSS, at Chelsea Natural Health Shiatsu is a traditional Japanese massage. It is a safe and effective form of bodywork in pregnancy and the postpartum period. Pregnancy is a time of extraordinary change and development for both mother and baby. Regular shiatsu sessions can help the mother to adapt to the changes … Read more
Flat Head Syndrome in babies is also know (by the medics) as either Posterior plagiocephaly, Nonsynostotic occipital plagiocephaly, Posterior positional plagiocephaly or Positional skull flattening.. That’s a lot of words, and a right mouthfull. So, what does it all mean? Philip Waldman D.O. FSCCO, Registered Osteopath and Cranial Osteopath at Chelsea Natural Health has spent … Read more
Shiatsu with Jan Murphy at Chelsea Natural Health Please take advantage of Jan Murphy’s prices of £65 per session, as starting April 2015, she will be introducing her first time consultations at £100 and follow up sessions at £75 The consulation will last for 1 hour and the follow up appointments for 45mins Do feel … Read more
Have you ever wondered why we instinctively use the “Shussh” (?sp) sound to comfort people, especially babies? It’s use is universal, across all languages and all races. Do we use it because we’ve heard other people use it, or is there another explanation? Well, how about this? The “Shussh” sounds mimics the sound babies hear when in … Read more
An old friend reminded me of something I used to do years ago! Please read the article below and implement drinking water into your busy, hectic lifestyles. Our bodies are after all composed 2/3 of water! It is popular in Japan today to drink water immediately after waking up every morning. This is indeed a … Read more
Plus, Why Mindfulness is not a fad. By Simon Heale LCSP NRHP Mindfulness Teacher and Coach Open any magazine today and the chances are you’ll come across an article about mindfulness and how it is this phenomenon, which can help many areas of your life. Our ever-diminishing bookshops are stocked high with the latest ‘best-seller’ … Read more
For Health’s sake! another top tip from Philip Waldman D.O. Registered Osteopath at Chelsea Natural Health. Here’s a simple rule for you all to follow for the sake of your health, especially your backs and your eyes. Every 20 minutes, look at something at least 20 meters away for at least 20 seconds. Also, … Read more
Sex?…..Yes, please, I have a headache! A recent article in The Times weekend supplement on headaches listed the following as remedies that work: Drinking Water, Changing light bulbs Meditation and Yoga Being perfume free Relaxation practices Massage Magnesium Supplements Sex Cut out cured meats I would agree with all of this and go … Read more
Many of my patients come to see me with tales of difficulty sleeping at night and insomnia. Here I’d like to pass on 2 simple tips / pieces of advice that may well help you fall asleep more easily. Tip 1 – brush your teeth in a dimly lit room When you brush … Read more
To be honest, the idea of turmeric does not induce palatable excitement. But how can I recommend turmeric to you folks if I do not take it myself? Two weeks ago, amid great reluctance, I tried some and I am hooked! The man was indeed a genius! We all know that turmeric is a powerhouse … Read more