A migraine usually presents as a severe headache felt as a throbbing pain at the front or side of the head that gets worse when you move and prevents you from carrying out normal activities.In some cases, the pain can occur on both sides of your head and may affect your face or neck. Many...Continue reading→
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Mother and Baby
We have many options to help you through this time of change. Many women feel it safest to not have any treatments in the first trimester while the pregnancy is taking hold. Our advice would be on an individual basis and if you already have a relationship with a practitioner, this would be something for...Continue reading→
Menopause
If HRT is not on the top of your list at the moment, we at Shine may have help at hand.Continue reading→
Preconception
Beginning the journey to parenthood is an exciting and challenging time. With all the thoughts and options ahead of you, we have collected some useful information from the Shine practitioner team to hopefully help you on your way. If you are worried about your fertility, there are some natural supportive options that you can include...Continue reading→
How to eat your way to a warm winter
It’s not only the scarf, coat and gloves that will keep you feeling cosy this winter. The food that you eat can be just as important, yet how many of us give such matters a moment’s thought?This guide will explain exactly which foods are warming and which are cooling, so your next grocery shopping list...Continue reading→
Winter posture alert!
Did you know that the weather can affect your posture?As we head into the colder season, it is worth thinking about the subtle changes we all tend to make to our posture as the temperature drops. These changes may be subtle but they make a profound impact on many areas of our lives. Being aware...Continue reading→
The 9 secrets of a healthy, long life
With the right lifestyle, the experts tell us, the chances are that you could live up to a decade longer. But what’s the best prescription for long health? Is there a stand-out combination of diet and supplements that enhances lifespan and quality of life?In 2004, Dan Buettner teamed up with National Geographic and hired the...Continue reading→
The healing power of herbal medicine and naturopathy
Natural health treatments offer powerful solutions to many of the problems that confront us as we age. They can help women through the menopause, replenish your increasingly dehydrated skin, soothe the negative effects of stress or anger and help to prevent osteoporosis by regulating the minerals and vitamins in your body.Treatments can vary from herbal...Continue reading→
Fertility Acupuncture
Fertility Acupuncture at Shine, with Marian Fixler and Valeria Frank.The fertile ground of acupuncture: For many couples the process of trying to conceive can be a long, complex and emotional one. The reasons that many struggle with fertility issues are many and varied. In recent years, many women have been delaying conception until their late...Continue reading→
The benefits of eating ‘good’ meat
Many people don’t eat meat for ethical or environmental reasons, but the ‘right’ kind of meat can be an excellent source of nutrition, supplying vitamins B3, B6, B12, iron, zinc and selenium.However, the nutritional value varies depending on how the animal was reared and how the meat is then processed and cooked. Meat from grass-fed...Continue reading→
