How does winter make you feel? Cold, sad, nostalgic and in pain? Or energised, looking ahead and positive? The darker months of winter can bring on many emotions: it's a time to look after ourselves in mind, body and spirit, to be ready for the year ahead. In nature, [...]

Plantar Fasciitis is a condition which can cause severe pain in the bottom of the foot,  around the arch and heel area. There is a thick ligament called the plantar fascia which links the heel to the toes, acting like a shock absorber to your foot. General wear and [...]

In 1970s New York, a medical doctor named Michael Smith developed a simple acupuncture technique to treat people with drug addictions as an alternative to methadone. It turned out to be highly effective, not only for other addictions such as alcohol and smoking but also for treating anxiety and [...]