A note on the the increasing medicalisation of our children: Delivery of medical procedures is increasingly prevalent within the school environment, normalising the practice of receiving pharmaceutical products, promoted as preventative measures to children. As well as the annual ‘flu jab, the HPV vaccine is offered, at schools, to year 8 girls and boys across …
Adolescence is a period of significant growth and development within the teenage brain. During puberty, while the pre-frontal cortex, the part of the brain responsible for decision making, is in development, the amygdala, the part of the brain associated with emotions, instincts and impulse, where the fight and flight response hormones are released to signal …
Access to good healthcare is vital as we get older. Being able to address health complaints as they arise supports our well-being and prevents problems from developing. Having the time with a medical practitioner to go over health concerns and find gentle solutions is so important, especially as we get older. Unfortunately time constraints can …
“Wellness Weeks” on the rise.
An estimated 6 million people are still choosing Homeopathy in the UK and 200 million people worldwide. Between 2014 and 2015 £5 million was being spent on homeopathy in the NHS, down to £46,000 in 2019 – despite a ban and blacklisting, in 2017, NHS Drs issued 2000 homeopathic prescriptions. In 2017, in what seems …
Several important factors contribute to the health and well-being of our children. A safe and secure environment; a healthy, balanced, nutritious diet; regular sleep and social engagement are all vital. In spite of these factors being firmly in place, family inherited genetic conditions may bring susceptibilities up to the surface that manifest as acute and …
Full of Life is Richmond upon Thames’ flagship annual event to provide residents with the information they need to age well and live independent and happy lives. It is a great opportunity to get information and advice from businesses, charities and community groups, to participate in a range of activities and to meet new people. …
Homeopathic self-prescribing for pregnancy & childbirth.
Online weekend event that will provide expectant mothers with ideas, advice and techniques to support & empower them during their pregnancy About this Event An International panel of Health Practitioners, Artists, Activists and Women’s pregnancy & lifestyle advocates will be joining together to offer a weekend summit of advice and support including pre-natal Yoga; …
14th & 15th November 2020 The Empowered Birthing Mother Summit is an online weekend event to provide expectant Mothers with ideas, advice and techniques to support & empower them with their pregnancy and childbirth journey. An International panel of Health Practitioners, Artists, Activists and Women’s pregnancy & lifestyle advocates will be joining together to offer …