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Can Psychic Readings Promote Emotional Health?
3Oct
Posted in general health, mental health, mental wellbeing
Psychic readings have been around since hope became a source of inspiration for many. Some critics and supporters claim to be for and against psychic readings and what they attempt to offer their clients. But whether or not the readings … Continue reading
26Sep
Posted in general health, men's health, mental health, women's health
An old man was walking along a beach when he noticed a young woman off in the distance. As he got closer, he noticed that the woman was collecting starfish that had washed up on the beach and tossing them, … Continue reading
This week in health – 14 September 2018
14Sep
Posted in dementia, diabetes, eating disorders, fitness & exercise, general health, heart disease, mental health, stroke, weight
You might agree that health seems to have suddenly become a more popular topic than ever in the media, with breaking news stories almost every day. Here are a few that caught our attention here at talkhealth in the past … Continue reading
Employee ill health and poor wellbeing costing the UK economy a fortune
11Sep
Posted in general health, mental health
Every year, employee absence due to sickness, ill health and poor wellbeing is costing the UK economy a fortune. According to a new report by the CBI (the Confederation of British Industry), in partnership with Bupa and HCA Healthcare, last … Continue reading
The Balancing Act: Finding the Sweet Spot Between Work and Life
10Sep
Posted in general health, mental health, talkhealth, women's health
When you conjure up images of being a success at work, what do you picture in your mind’s eye? If you imagined long hours at the workplace late into evening, slaving over tasks that can’t possibly wait until tomorrow, you … Continue reading
13Aug
Posted in general health, men's health, mental health, women's health
Generally, anxiety isn’t one of our top-ten on any gratitude lists. It can bring a lot of misery to our days, and often sends us mixed messages about what is safe and what isn’t. It can raise our blood pressure, … Continue reading
Fibromyalgia – “Just Because We Don’t Complain, Doesn’t Mean We Aren’t in Pain”
3Aug
Posted in general health, men's health, mental health, women's health
Good day my lovely followers! I hope that everyone is doing as well as possible. I know that some of you have been able to power through and get some kind of work done or you may have even been … Continue reading
No News Isn’t Always Good News
20Jul
Posted in arthritis, general health, healthcare, mental health
Struggling to find a diagnosis in a health system that doesn’t care as much as it should… It’s been exactly six months and three days since I first visited my Rheumatologist with hands that were sore and unable to do … Continue reading
This week in health – 29/06/2018
29Jun
Posted in general health, men's health, mental health, weight, women's health
With so much going on in the world of health it can be difficult to keep up to date with all the latest news and breakthroughs. Luckily, talkhealth’s weekly round-up should help you keep on top of all the latest … Continue reading
This week in health – 22/06/2018
22Jun
Posted in cancer, general health, healthcare, men's health, mental health, women's health
Welcome to talkhealth’s weekly round-up of all the top news stories in the world of health. This week we’ll be covering a wide range of topics, including the current debate around medicinal cannabis, the expected rise in the number of … Continue reading
This week in health – 15/06/2018
15Jun
Posted in general health, men's health, mental health, women's health
As another week comes to a close, here at talkhealth we’ve rounded up all of the top news stories from the week in the world of health. From Professor Green talking about depression and the impact of loneliness through to … Continue reading
What a Good Relationship With Your Doctor Looks Like
14Jun
Posted in arthritis, children's health, disability, epilepsy, general health, healthcare, mental health, special needs
Have you ever walked out of an appointment with your GP and wondered what you paid all that money for? Have you ever felt like they didn’t really listen, palmed you off, even scoffed at your symptoms? Getting good medical … Continue reading
This week in health – 08/06/2018
8Jun
Posted in cancer, children's health, eczema, fitness & exercise, general health, healthcare, men's health, mental health, pregnancy, talkhealth, women's health
We’ve come to the end of another week and, as such, talkhealth will be looking through all the top news stories from the world of health. This week’s roundup includes new treatments and research, and overview of the summer months … Continue reading
23Apr
Posted in 50+ & life, chiropractic, fertility & infertility, fitness & exercise, general health, healthcare, men's health, mental health, pain, weight, women's health
I talk rather alot about working “In”as well as” Out” in my sessions but how do you know when to work “in” and not work “out”? It’s really simple protocol but as ever you need to be accurate and … Continue reading
The celebrities who are helping to fight the acne stigma
27Feb
Posted in acne, mental health, rosacea
When we think of celebrities, we think of perfection. Flowing, shiny hair, slender figures, and blemish-free, radiant complexions. Or so we think. But in reality, famous people are just like us. While they may have the luxury of professional makeup … Continue reading
What I want you to know about invisible illness
8Feb
Posted in bowel, general health, mental health
Not all is what it seems. From the outside, you’d say I’m a healthy, happy young woman who looks fine. Look beyond what your eyes tell you and you’ll find chronic illness. Invisible illness is a condition or disability that’s … Continue reading
Excuses NOT to go to Therapy – Reality Check
2Feb
Posted in general health, healthcare, hypnotherapy, mental health
I wish I could watch as you click off this page when the reality of what you are about to read hits home with you and begins to sink in. It is a horrible feeling; I know I’ve been there! … Continue reading
Live Twitter Q&A Tuesday 30th 1:00 pm & 7:30 pm
24Jan
Posted in children's health, general health, mental health
For those of you have been reading and (hopefully) enjoying my recent blog posts regarding how best you as parents can help your children navigate the choppy waters of education and careers related learning, and, by so doing mitigate the … Continue reading
11Jan
Posted in hypnotherapy, mental health
Anxiety is everywhere these days, we all experience it and some people experience anxiety on a gargantuan level on a regular basis, but it’s a perfectly normal and natural feeling! Anxiety is our body and brain looking after us. Any feeling … Continue reading
New Year, new you? You’re better off eating cake than pretending you don’t for a fortnight.
3Jan
Posted in children's health, general health, mental health
New year, new you? It’s one of the biggest myths perpetrated by, well, just about everyone and everything. The simple function of chronology doesn’t allow one to entirely reinvent oneself because the hand of a clock sweeps past an arbitrary … Continue reading
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
24Nov
Posted in mental health
With the nights growing longer and the weather getting colder, it is safe to say that winter is well and truly upon us! But what does this mean for our psyche? Often these longer nights can lead to us feeling … Continue reading
3 simple steps to help define and secure your child’s future (and take a load off too…)
9Nov
Posted in children's health, general health, mental health
In my previous blog post I spoke about how the gravity of the choices facing our students could be, amongst other factors, having a demonstrably negative impact on their wellbeing and mental health. This is an idea that has certainly … Continue reading
Is poor mental health in our young the inevitable consequence of uncertainty?
25Oct
Posted in children's health, general health, mental health
Given the renewed focus in the UK to address years of stigmatising, ignoring or explaining away it is refreshing to see mental health is being acknowledged as an issue worthy of time, money and initiatives. For too long the rote … Continue reading
How to Cope with What Life Sends Your Way
31Aug
Posted in 50+ & life, men's health, mental health, women's health
Stress is a part of life. Sometimes the stress that comes out of each situation is good and sometimes it’s bad. For instance, achieving a goal can become stressful but once you reach it you feel a sense of accomplishment, … Continue reading
29Aug
Posted in addiction & misuse, general health, mental health
Despite the major advances in mental health, seeing a therapist still holds a stigma in general society. We are afraid to seek out help because in some way it’s means that we are “broken”. That we aren’t as healthy as … Continue reading
11Nov
Posted in addiction & misuse, bladder, cancer, fitness & exercise, general health, healthcare, heart disease, liver disease, mental health, SPECIFIC CONDITIONS, talkhealth
Did you know that next week (14-20 November) sees the start of alcohol awareness week? An initiative run by Alcohol Concern (you know them- the founders of Dry January!) which aims to raise awareness of the risks of alcohol to … Continue reading
Dangers of New Psychoactive Substances (NPS) formerly known as legal highs
20Sep
Posted in addiction & misuse, general health, mental health
This video tells the very tragic story of Laurence, the son of a lovely family I know who live on the same street as me. On the 1st anniversary of Laurence’s passing (19.09.15), please share this video with your family … Continue reading
8 Apps for Your Emotional Health
23Aug
Posted in mental health
The pace of our life speeds up constantly. The environment we live in today is safer, but ironically, much more stressful and hectic than the world of our ancestors. Our smartphones alone cause enough troubles and distractions to drive us … Continue reading
How a skin condition like psoriasis can affect your body image and what to do about it
27Jul
Posted in acne, eczema, mental health, psoriasis, rosacea, vitiligo
Your body image is how you perceive yourself when you look at your reflection in the mirror or when you think about the way you look. How accurately your body image matches the way others actually see you is dependent … Continue reading
Best Apps for Healthy Sleep for You and Your Children
20Jul
Posted in children's health, general health, mental health, talkhealth
Sleep deprivation is a worldwide problem of our time. Although the recommended amount of sleep is 8 hours daily for adults and about 10 hours for school-aged children, an average grown-up barely sleeps 6 hours a day. As for teenagers, … Continue reading
Facing the world with psoriasis
2Jun
Posted in general health, mental health, psoriasis, scars
I have much admiration for those who are able to face the world, psoriasis and all. It takes a kind of courage I often lack. I’ve had lots of unpleasant encounters due my psoriasis, not to mention the sympathy and … Continue reading
17May
Posted in general health, mental health, psoriasis
The exciting news is that mindfulness can help if you have psoriasis. But what is it and how does it work? Mindfulness is a meditation technique where you focus your mind on the present moment and appreciate now rather than … Continue reading
22Apr
Posted in 50+ & life, mental health, rosacea
Did you know that April is Rosacea Awareness month? Do you know what rosacea is? You might not be surprised to know that almost 40% of the people who have completed our rosacea survey have not heard of the condition. And yet … Continue reading