How to heal Ankle Sprain, by Pedro Olabarri

Ankle Sprains Factors that can increase the risk of this type of injury: .Poor ankle flexibility. .Weakness of soft tissue structures (muscles/tendons/ligaments) that cross the ankle joint. .Running on uneven surfaces. .Inadequate trainers or trainers "past sell by date". .Previous injuries, especially those which were not rehabilitated properly. .Overtraining and lack of rest. .Gait imbalance. .Improper warm up and lack...

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Diabetes and sports massage

People suffering from diabetes are prone to nerve compression syndromes, prolonged gripping or direct nerve compression during weight training, cycling, running, jumping and other activities. Long-term elevations of blood sugar can cause oxidative stress, damage and structural changes in joints. It may also cause imbalances between strength and flexibility around joints..., for example, quadriceps versus hamstrings. Some studies suggest Type...

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How hypnobirthing can help with fear and pain, by Tracy Awere

In this post, I shall be exploring the different ways our bodies responds when in a state of fear, panic or tension compared to when we are feeling calm, safe or relaxed. I will be examining these responses specifically in relation to labour and childbirth and explaining how Hypnobirthing can help. Let's first begin by classifying the two different nervous systems within...

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Why is meditation useful? by Nathalie Roth

Stressed? Having the feeling to be pulled through your life? Around 6 years ago I've been introduced to meditation through yoga. I tried different techniques and was meditating daily. It became challenging when I was away from home and at some points I lost it and did not practice at all. I finally came back to it and it makes...

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NLP or Hypnotherapy?

I often have been asked the question "what is the difference between NLP and Hypnotherapy"? It is actually quite difficult to answer as they aren't easily defined and there are multiple ways to look at hypnosis and NLP. But I'm going to intend clarifying that by giving you my understanding of it. Hypnosis is a technique that generates an altered...

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