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  Over the past few years massage therapy has grown hugely in popularity. Massage is no longer recognised as merely an indulgent, relaxing treat. Researchers are promoting its benefits and healthcare professionals are increasingly recommending massage as a key component within patient treatment plans – as we often do at Beyond Health! We hence thought…

Carrying and delivering a baby is no mean feat and has a significant impact on a mother’s body. It is also not uncommon for new mothers to feel really anxious about what has happened to their body as a consequence of pregnancy and childbirth. Understanding exactly how your body is healing and recovering is critical from a clinical perspective…

#RestoreTransformPerform – Maria’s Story – Ankle Surgery Fixes Lower Back A fitness, tennis and skiing comeback story Monica Seles, Peyton Manning and Rocky would be proud of! Maria was referred to Beyond Health in April 2016 by one of London’s top spinal consultants as she was suffering from a lumbar disc prolapse. Maria was in…

You may have noticed that of late there has been a surge in the use of foam rollers in the fitness industry. The once unusual looking tubes of foam sometimes present in the corner of physiotherapy clinics are now available in all shapes and sizes and are common place in clinical settings as well as…

We all know that exercise benefits your heart, lungs and muscles. What many of us aren’t aware of is that exercise has been linked to improvements in cognitive function, memory and learning, productivity, creativity, emotional resilience and improved mood. By considering what is happening in the brain when we exercise, as well as where it…

Ask a bunch of gym goers what the best exercise is for burning fat, and you’re quite likely to receive conflicting answers. Ask the same question to a group of gym instructors and you may end up equally as confused. Answers such as long steady cardio, circuits, weight training, and high intensity interval training are…

These festive tips for health, fitness and wellness will help maintain your energy at a time of year when we often struggle so you can embrace and enjoy the chaos of the season! 2017 will bring the time for a complete health overhaul. And don’t forget, you need to have calories to burn calories! EAT…

If you are looking to improve your energy levels, physical performance and cognitive ability, iron may be the key. Humans have appreciated the crucial role that iron plays in health since Ancient times. Indeed, the ancient Greeks, Romans, Hindus and Egyptians used iron for medicinal purposes. Iron is not just important, it’s essential. Every living…

If you have difficulty getting out of bed in the morning, feel drowsy mid-afternoon, struggle to get through a work-out, or generally lack energy, it’s time to review your diet. Energy is the ability to do work, both mental and physical. Astonishingly, our brain, which is only 2% of our body weight, consumes a whopping…