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Ross Stephenson on Stress

Ross Stephenson talks about stress triggers - read more
Posted: 15th Feb 2012 by Ross Stephenson

Our three M model, by Prof David Peters

Your health, as seen from the Mind, Muscles, Metabolism framework - read more
Posted: 15th Feb 2012 by Professor David Peters

Dr Brian Kaplan gets Provocative

Stuck in a bad habit? - read more
Posted: 15th Feb 2012 by Dr Brian Kaplan

Stefan Chmelik on Chronic Pelvic Pain

There are around 30 syndromes classified as pelvic pain:
- read more
Posted: 15th Feb 2012 by Stefan Chmelik

Prof David Peters talks about integrated healthcare

The new Medicine Group model of integrated healthcare - read more
Posted: 15th Feb 2012 by Professor David Peters

Taking Stock

Taking stock: the single most important ingredient missing from the modern diet?

By Stefan Chmelik - read more
Posted: 12th Feb 2012 by Stefan Chmelik

Leon Chaitow Masterclass - only date for 2012

Pelvic, Lumbar & Thoracic Pain & Dysfunction Management using
Muscle Energy & Positional Release Techniques

Course Tutor: Leon Chaitow DO


- read more
Posted: 5th Feb 2012 by Leon Chaitow

Sweet excess

Sugar as harmful as tobacco, alcohol, experts say, and artificial sweeteners no better


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Posted: 3rd Feb 2012 by Stefan Chmelik

How to have a baby

Someone asked me recently about the best things to do for the easiest birth possible. Here are a few of my top tips. - read more
Posted: 1st Feb 2012 by Stefan Chmelik

The White Stuff

That stuff from a carton you pour onto cereal in the morning or get steaming hot in a cappuccino, that's called milk right? Wrong... - read more
Posted: 1st Feb 2012 by Stefan Chmelik

Stefan Chmelik on feeding babies and infants

There is a lot of confusion about what to feed your baby, and in this article I try and dispel some of the myths and provide some traditional wisdom - read more
Posted: 29th Jan 2012 by Stefan Chmelik

The definitive work on bladder, prostate and pelvic related pain

Chronic Pelvic Pain and Dysfunction: Practical Physical Medicine

by Leon Chaitow with Ruth Lovegrove - read more
Posted: 27th Jan 2012 by Leon Chaitow

Year of the Black Water Dragon

2012 is Year of the Black Water Dragon - a very auspicious sign

- Dragon Characteristics - read more
Posted: 24th Jan 2012 by Stefan Chmelik

Chinese medicine significantly improves the success of IUI (intrauterine insemination)

New research has again demonstrated that traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is highly effective in boosting fertility.

Women who only received intrauterine insemination (IUI), a form of infertility treatment, conceived in 39.4% of cases. But those receiving IUI together with acupuncture & Chinese herbal medicine conceived in 65.5% of cases. The research was conducted by Dr. Shahar Lev-Ari and Keren Sela of Tel Aviv's Faculty of Medicine. - read more
Posted: 15th Jan 2012 by Gerard Frith

So you want to know what to eat in January?

You are being bombarded at this time of year by the latest diets and detoxes, so here is a breath of fresh air -
your great grandmother was right - the best food to eat, and the one to best control your weight, is the traditional or leptin diet - read more
Posted: 10th Jan 2012 by Stefan Chmelik

BBC reports that Mindfulness Meditation changes your brain and stops pain

There are now around 40 peer-reviewed papers being published on Mindfulness Meditation EVERY MONTH! Mindfulness practice has been demonstrated to reduce pain, to alleviate depression and anxiety and to stimulate the immune system. Perhaps most importantly, developing a Mindfulness habit is one of the most reliable and consistent ways of fostering contentedness and human happiness.
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Posted: 4th Jan 2012 by Stefan Chmelik

Chinese herbal medicine for fertility

It was great to see an excellent piece of research on the efficacy of Chinese herbal medicine for treating female infertility published last month. The research concluded that women treated with CHM had double the chance of achieving the pregnancy than those on IVF programmes, and 3.5 times the chance of those using western drug therapy.
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Posted: 19th Dec 2011 by Gerard Frith

Mindfulness Meditation

Mindfulness meditation is a fantastic way to find relaxation and clarity when you are feeling stressed out or having trouble sleeping. It can also be incorporated into your daily routine to enable you to deal better with stressful situations as they arise, improve your mood, and to gain an insight into how your reactions to your environment affect you. - read more
Posted: 18th Dec 2011 by Ross Stephenson

Laughing at your 'inner joke'

Many of us have unresolved issues and unfulfilled ambitions. If only we had: a girlfriend; a boyfriend; more money; a better job; a fulfilling marriage... then we might be happy. The If-Only Syndrome is everywhere these days. It’s obvious to others – if not to ourselves – that our daily behaviour is not producing the results we desire. So how can we change that? And how long will the process take? - read more
Posted: 18th Dec 2011 by Dr Brian Kaplan

Winter Traditions: Goji Chicken Stew

This is a variation of a tonic recipe classic I have used for many years and with a great number of people, as it is great for general health and vitality, as well as strongly promoting recovery from illness, childbirth or blood loss. - read more
Posted: 18th Dec 2011 by Stefan Chmelik

Authentic Tui Na therapy on Harley Street for the first time

In China, a Tui na doctor in hospitals will be the first port of call for many painful conditions ranging from chronic tension or sprains to disc prolapse and spondylosis. A Tui na doctor has undergone extensive training in not only western medicine and Chinese medical theory, but also has strengthened their body and mind with traditional exercises in order to apply the required techniques skilfully. - read more
Posted: 18th Dec 2011 by Zarig Cooper

Physiotherapy and Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (CPPS)

Maria Elliott writes: Increasingly sufferers of Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (CPPS) are turning to physiotherapy to help relieve their pain symptoms and finding significant benefit. A significant proportion of the urinary, bowel and sexual symptoms CPPS patients experience are signs of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction – a problem that responds very well to physiotherapy. - read more
Posted: 18th Dec 2011 by Stefan Chmelik

Real/Raw Milk - The White Stuff

Stefan Chmelik writes: That white stuff from a carton you pour onto cereal in the morning or get steaming hot in a cappuccino, that's called milk right? - read more
Posted: 17th Dec 2011 by Stefan Chmelik

Help from the Holistic Integrated Healthcare Team

If you are not sure whether we can help you, please call us on 0845 6769699, and we will you identify the practitioner that best meets your needs. You can then discuss with them with complete confidentiality your problem.
You will find that we treat everyone's individual needs with great respect and sensitivity.

We can also recommend a treatment pathway that matches your time and financial situation.
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Posted: 3rd Nov 2011 by Gerard Frith

How to make real stock

What if I told you virtually everything you thought you knew or understood about food was wrong, including much of the Oriental information? That fat is good for you, that dairy is fantastic for Spleen Xu people, that brown rice is making you fat? - read more
Posted: 29th Sep 2011 by Stefan Chmelik

Definitions of chronic pelvic pain terminology

Chronic Pelvic Pain is a term covering around 30 different syndromes. Both men and women are effected and people can suffer for many years before being correctly assessed and diagnosed. Treatment focusses on using several integrated therapies in a coordinated treatment plan. - read more
Posted: 17th Sep 2011 by Stefan Chmelik

Bevis Nathan on trauma and trauma recovery

In this video presentation Bevis Nathan discusses trauma and trauma recovery. - read more
Posted: 15th Sep 2011 by Bevis Nathan

Leon Chaitow Workshop

Leon Chaitow with Dr Damien Downing
Inflammation & Autoimmune Disease Workshop- including role of diet
Tuesday 4th October 2011, London
- read more
Posted: 13th Sep 2011 by Stefan Chmelik

Dr Brian Kaplan on Homeopathy

In this video, Dr Brian Kaplan explains what homeopathy is. - read more
Posted: 12th Sep 2011 by Dr Brian Kaplan

Stefan Chmelik's talk at the Urban Physic Garden

Stefan Chmelik discusses the unrivaled Chinese tradition of herbal tonics for every body-type which have been used for thousands of years to prevent illness and restore health. - read more
Posted: 12th Jul 2011 by Stefan Chmelik

The King's Speech

A historic green plaque has been erected on our building, to commemorate the speech therapist Lionel Logue. - read more
Posted: 7th Jul 2011 by Stefan Chmelik

Clinical Trial shows Homeopathy Works

A positive article in the media about homeopathy is a rare event these days, but a recent clinical trial showing the effectiveness of homeopathy in hay fever just could not be ignored. - read more
Posted: 24th Jun 2011 by Dr Brian Kaplan

EPD for hay fever

Global warming means unpredictable weather. Tree pollens can now start appearing as early as late-February and people living in towns can suffer more than country-dwellers. If you suffer from hay fever, take action now to prevent the symptoms starting. - read more
Posted: 14th Jun 2011 by Dr Damien Downing

English Lamb with 14 Herbs

A simple and easy to cook dish using seasonal and local ingredients with a slight twist. Basically just chuck it all in a bowl, give it a stir and then pop under the grill. Some fun side dishes are also suggested, again featuring lots of fresh herbs. Quantities are not important: and you can try different herbs if you like. - read more
Posted: 12th Jun 2011 by Stefan Chmelik

Fascinated by Fascia

Fascia, your body's soft connective tissue, is a previously overlooked organ that is generating excitement as its potential unravels. - read more
Posted: 21st Mar 2011 by Leon Chaitow

Give the Ultimate Present

There are now numerous studies that seem to point to the secret of happiness: one thing that has a consistently positive effect is the simple ability to be aware of the present. - read more
Posted: 24th Dec 2010 by Stefan Chmelik

Vitamin B Benefits

It was nice to see a positive story on vitamins published last month. An American study reported that older people with "mild cognitive impairment" (forgetting names, that sort of thing) did better when taking B vitamins. - read more
Posted: 23rd Dec 2010 by Dr Damien Downing

Soothing bad tempered babies

"My baby is crying and irritable all the time but my GP says she's fine." - read more
Posted: 22nd Dec 2010 by Bevis Nathan

The London Art Therapy Centre

The London Art Therapy Centre is the first dedicated centre in London providing art therapy to the public and private sectors in a bespoke studio environment. - read more
Posted: 20th Dec 2010 by Hephzibah Kaplan

Roast pumpkin chorizo soup finished with lime & tahini

There are still a lot of good gourds about, and here is one way to keep 'em interesting. - read more
Posted: 20th Dec 2010 by Stefan Chmelik

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