Guidance for those approaching peri-menopause from Nutritionist, Fabiana Matos.The peri-menopause can be one of the trickiest times for women to get their head around. One minute you’re 30, full of energy to do all the things you want in your life. Yes,...
Carla, the owner of Shine, shares her personal journey of going through Breast Cancer here with us, from diagnosis to out the other side, plus the support network she cultivated through Holistic Health Practitioners with us. Click this link to see how...
PREGNANCY AND ACNE ADVICE at Shine, Newington Green. We would like to touch on some of the skin changes that women may experience when they are pregnant to help you with tackling those common problems – acne or breakouts in particular.While some women...
Pregnancy is a special time for parents planning ahead for the new life and family to come. And the moment we meet that little person, we realise we would do pretty much anything to protect them and give them the best start to life possible. But did you know...
The things that helped – apart from my bestie coming from Australia to hold my hand.In my last blog I spoke of the shock of diagnosis and my headspace being full of fear.I had to take control whilst also needing and valuing the information being given...
Acupuncture is famously known for its relaxing effects and is becoming more widely known for its ability to promote fertility among men and women.This is because the hundreds of tiny acupuncture points all over the body possess unique abilities to stimulate...
Hearing the words “it’s cancer” was never something I worried about. Cancer has not affected my family at all and until this year I gave it little attention.Yes, I did the odd charity walk and donated whenever anyone asked but it was never a...
Can you remember the last time you felt angry, what caused you to feel that way and how you dealt with it? Whether it’s seeing red, feeling the heat, or struggling to breathe; we are all on close terms with anger.As it is National Anger Awareness Week...
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...
Natural Japanese FaceLift Facial vs Dermalogica Expert Active Over the last two months Shine has introduced two new Advanced Face Treatments. One is The Japanese FaceLift Facial, the other, is Dermalogica’s Expert Active These two...
The lost skill of the vaginal breech birthFans of the series ‘ Call the Midwife’ may recall an episode in which Chummy, a newly qualified midwife, is challenged to deliver a breech (‘bottom first’) baby on her own. Interestingly,...
I am on a journey of improving my relationship with food. In the past I’ve tended to be an emotional eater. Whenever I was upset I wanted to be really full. I have tried to curb my enthusiasm for all things sweet but the “mmm” factor can be...