It’s been 11 years since I graduated as an Acupuncturist and set up Shen Holistics. But it’s actually been 15 years since I started as a therapist, my first venture being a Reiki practitioner. Shen Holistics has gone through some major changes, and some challenges if I’m being honest. I …
It’s a serious business isn’t it? The tobacco industry thinks so, its been making billions since it’s emergent popularity in the 1900s. Can you believe it was originally sold as a health benefit in its time to relax and calm, but everyone nowadays understands the false reality of that narrative. …
Making a vegetarian chilli is something I use to make quite often, and it’s very simple to do. Well…I say it is, when you have the recipe or you can remember how to do it. Due to life being hectic with house moves, renovations, clinic moves, and everything else the …
If you’ve visited my clinic over the years you’ll know that my other half the FootMan – Alan Cawthorne and I use to run a free monthly prize draw for our clients, to win an afternoon tea for two voucher at Acklam Hall, Middlesbrough. We did this because it was …
You may not realise but there is a massive difference between Acupuncture and Dry Needling. Acupuncturist’s train for 3 years and do a degree at university. They follow the same program as a Physiotherapist, with the addition of Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture. Many Dry Needlers do a weekend course and …
Kung Hei Fat Choi which simply means Congratulations and best wishes for a prosperous New Year! February 1st 2022 is the date of the Chinese New Year. This year the animal sign is the tiger, and the year of the tiger brings a certain personality to the year. It represents …
Now we’ve officially moved into Autumn here in the Northern Hemisphere, you can see the nights are starting to cut in earlier and the mornings are darker for much later. It’s also the time when I advise people to eat warmer foods such as soups, stews, and casseroles. Breakfasts should …
The quote ‘I am now a strong advocate for maintenance’ was said to me by one of my patients recently, who sees me regularly for back pain. It made me smile, because regular maintenance of our bodies is an absolute must. People often think I go on about regular treatments, …
A very wise Russian doctor once told me to buy the best food I can possibly afford, that advice stayed with me. As a result I’ve become particularly choosy where I buy my food from, and in particular the meat I eat. We’ve all heard the saying ‘You Are What …
You maybe starting to feel like Spring as Sprung, the sun has a little warmth to it, the days are starting to get a longer and many of the spring flowers are now starting to appear. The days are starting to get longer, and on 7th Feburary we officially entered …
