In the last few years, meditation and mindfulness have become go-to therapies for those seeking ways to improve their mental wellbeing. In fact, people of all ages and from all walks of life are signing up to classes and courses and downloading apps (think Headspace) at an unprecedented rate, in a bid to reduce stress…
Pain does not have to be a way of life – take back control
Experiencing occasional aches and pains is a fact of life. But what happens when we start to experience pain on a daily basis? According to a review published in the British Medical Journal, nearly half of the UK adult population is living with chronic pain, with up to 28 million people experiencing pain that lasts…
The Rise & Rise of Meditation – The Modern Day Stress Buster
Up to a decade ago, meditation was largely considered a word used only in the worlds of yogis and Buddhists. Now, with the explosion of mindfulness in the UK, this ancient practice has entered the mainstream with a bang, with apps such as Headspace boasting over 2m subscriber and hospitals, GPs and businesses increasingly offering…