Herbal medicine: The use of plants as medicines Human beings evolved to benefit from a largely plant-based diet, rich in compounds and nutrients (phytochemicals) naturally present in fruits, grains, nuts, seeds, vegetables and other plant foods. Herbal medicines, have been used by humans since the dawn of history and over millennia our systems have similarly become well...Continue reading→
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The Booming 50’s
Historians use the word “boom” to describe a lot of things about the 1950s: the booming economy, the booming suburbs, the so-called “baby boom.” What do we associate with the 1950’s? Great films, iconic movie stars, timeless fashion and beauty; these are just a few things that the era was famous for. The 50’s had seen post...Continue reading→
1950s Hair & Beauty photo shoot
Shine is very excited to reveal its 2nd period inspired photo shoot; the glorious 1950’s!Once again, we collaborated with Charlotte Mumford the multi-talented clothes stylist & photographer. We also have to give a massive thank you to Red’s True Barbecue Shoreditch for letting us use there spectacular venue!! The glorious 1950’s ...Continue reading→
Summer Skin Care
Do you need a skincare routine to maintain your glowing skin? Do you not have much time because the park is calling?Oh London summer, so unpredictable, so indecisive and often moody. Yet July was a great success, so there is hope!So, you don’t feel like spending time in a hot bath with a face mask...Continue reading→
The kindness of strangers
Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love.Lao Tzu We are living in a fractious time. I wish it weren’t true but it is. I have struggled with processing the amount of distressing news that we are hearing on a daily basis. When things are tough I always try...Continue reading→
Preparing for our 1950s Shoot
We are very excited to reveal the Shine team & models who are working on our next period shoot, celebrating the glamorous 1950’s. We absolutely love this era; not only did it have incredibly distinctive styles, but they’re also somehow timeless, as they keep reoccurring within our modern trends. We want to show you 4 models, 2 female and 2 male,...Continue reading→
Snacks and Slumps
Our relationship with food is influenced by a number of factors. How we feel each day often has the greatest impact on our food choices and vice versa.When we chat with clients about energy levels, many experience the ‘afternoon slump’. That 3-4 pm energy dip when suddenly concentration disappears into day-dreaming, patience seems to wane,...Continue reading→
The Mind/Pain Relationship.
The role our beliefs play in our experience of pain is pivotal.Lower back pain is something that affects most of us at some time during our lives. For a lot of us it will pass and we may never experience it again. For some of us it may pop up every now and again, and for...Continue reading→
Ways to get fit this Summer
With so many options for the best way to get fit for the Summer, our Osteopath, Andrew Doody, discusses the pros and cons of different forms of exercise, including a few of the most popular programmes doing the rounds.So you’ve decided something needs to be done, that’s great, you’re halfway there, but what exactly to...Continue reading→
What is Anatomy in Motion?
An innovative treatment approach to pain and injury that is leading the way in the future of manual medicine available with Leon Baugh at Shine on the Green.AiM provides a totally unique way of looking at the relationship between pain and the way your body moves. The AiM system was developed by Gary Ward; an...Continue reading→
