Age is not an Excuse

Or How to run 56 miles aged 50. To describe the entire run here would be tedium for the reader, so I will do my best to give an idea of the legend that is Comrades, in small bite size chunks. The run: Comrades has a number of famous landmarks, all of them hills or … Read more

Herbal Medicine by Charles Powell at Chelsea Natural Health Clinic, Fulham Road, SW10 9PJ. Herbal Medicine Herbal remedies have a therapeutic action that is gentle and restorative, and very well suited to children.  In addition to easing specific symptoms, they enhance the body™s own natural healing capacity. Made from plants whose medicinal properties can be … Read more

Thai Massage and Sports injuries by Adriana Pop at Chelsea Natural Health.

Thai Massage and Sports injuries by Adriana Pop at Chelsea Natural Health Clinic, Fulham Rd., SW10. Most sports injuries involve damage to muscle fibres, myofascia or tendons and they are commonly caused by overuse of muscles that are not functionally balanced with other muscles in their group and with their antagonists. Thai massage therapy enables … Read more

Acupressure Massage for muscle tension

with Adrian Pop at Chelsea Natural Health Clinic, 208 Fulham Rd., Sw10 If you spend your working day seated at a desk, being aware of your posture and dealing with minor problems with your back, arms and hands is very important, as this can prevent more serious problems developing long term. Acupressure massage works by … Read more

Women’s healthcare and complementary medicine

by Jan Murphy MRSS at Chelsea Natural Health Clinic, Fulham Rd, SW10 According to Shiatsu Therapist and Bodyworker, Jan Murphy, simple steps  including gentle complementary therapies  can be of positive help in treating problems such as impotence, pre-menstrual syndrome and menopausal symptoms. We all know that improving our diet, giving up smoking and taking moderate … Read more

The Power of Being Still

by Simon Heale at Chelsea Natural Health Clinic, Fulham Rd, SW10 I chose this title because I have found being quiet or being still a major challenge to achieve. What I mean by being still is not simply sitting silently every once in a while, although this is a good start, but the gradual releasing … Read more

The Gentle Art of Stretching

by Simon Heale at Chelsea Natural Health Clinic, Fulham Rd, Sw10 Stretching is one of those words and activities that we know of, occasionally use, but don’t give it much importance. Stretching is for anyone who experiences physical restrictions or tight and painful muscles. Stretching is for anyone who plays sport, exercises, sits at a … Read more