Butterflies in your stomach. A gut feeling. "I need to chew on it."

We underestimate the importance our gut has on our overall wellbeing and only notice our digestive system when something goes wrong.

Yet, vital hormones like serotonin, which regulates sleep, are produced in the gut so any disfunction...

Trying for a baby can either be the most exhilarating or the most stressful time in a couple's life.

First of all, when looking at fertility, a specialist must look at the couple as a whole. There is a risk of rushing into medical treatment before assessing any emotional...

When was the last time you felt a sparkle? Feeling a "sparkle" in your muscles is when you had a good workout and you've activated muscles you never knew you had.

Street athlete and B-girl Nicola Cher Geismar, founder of brand new fitness...

 by Tony Kochhar,
Consultant Shoulder and Upper Limb Surgeon,
with Paola Bassanese, award-winning massage therapist

Background to Frozen Shoulder

If you have ever suffered from frozen shoulder or know someone who has the condition, you will know how miserable life...

Healthcare Specialist, Tony Kochhar, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon explores seasonal health issues.

Tennis season - avoid injuries on the court using our Wimbledon warm-up by Tony Kochhar and Paola Bassanese

Summer in the UK officially starts with the Wimbledon tennis championships! From June many of...

...When it ticks all the right boxes. Here's a simple checklist to help you rate your massage and massage therapist.

1. A good massage starts before you even set foot through the door.

How easy was it to book an appointment and how confident, professional and...

Celebrities' erratic behaviour and lifestyle attract more media attention than clean-living personalities who also happen to be in the public eye.

What is our fascination with damaged souls? We are fascinated by the controversial deaths of Amy Winehouse, Whitney Houston and Michael Jackson but...

Inspired by Tom Chambers' 5 things you should know before dating a journalist.

Have you ever felt a sense of mild excitement when a good looking woman you've been talking to at a party tells you she is a massage therapist? Well, you may need to curb your...

Definitition: "a dynamic Vinyasa class taught in a heated room".

If your lunch break lacks a bit of zing and the cold winter months are making you frown, you can escape for one hour and get nice and warm at yoga class.

Unlike Bikram where the classroom is heated at...

Most people have experienced a Pilates class in a gym or leisure centre, but how much do we know about Pilates and the philosophy behind it?

Pilates is not only a type of exercise that can help you get fit but it is also about exploring the
classical method...

Hot Yoga 1, Nasty Cold 0

With autumn approaching, it is time to take action against the common cold. According to B.K.S. Iyengar's book Light on Yoga you can fight and prevent colds using the following yoga postures:

1. Head stand, where you support your body with your forearms and...