Hello spring, Goodbye Hayfever.

The sun is shining, the grass is growing, our days are lasting longer, and the heat is rising. It’s time to say goodbye to Winter and welcome in Spring and Summer as we blossom with the flowers. However where there’s sun and heat, there’s sniffles and itchy eyes. That’s right, as we welcome the warmer realms of the British calendar, we must also welcome our old friend Hayfever.

Hay fever – an allergy that occurs when your body creates antibodies in response to certain triggers, including grass pollen – effects around 18 million people in the UK alone. That’s a whopping 28% of the UK’s population. With one in four of us suffering from it, that’s a lot of us walking around sneezing all over the place with our eyes watering everywhere and our noses all stuffy and uncomfortable.

The spring-starting summer-spoiling allergy is caused by the inflammation of the sinuses due to an allergic reaction to pollen, in which your immune system believes it has come into contact with a harmful agent, causing it to overreact and produce immunoglobulins which release the chemicals that irritate your nose, throat and eyes.

Whilst you can pick up a range of drugs, antihistamines, and nasal sprays from almost anywhere these days, they can often leave you with nasty nose bleeds and a serious case of drowsiness that puts you off your pace for days on end. You can’t run around with Hay fever all spring and summer though so what else can you do? Enter Bowen Therapy.

The Bowen Technique is a natural, drug-free, non-invasive, complementary therapy that can also help treat the seasonal allergy without the dreaded drowsy side-effects, leaving not only your sinuses feeling calmer, but your body too.

During the 30-60 minute treatment, the Bowen practitioner makes small rolling movements over muscles, tendons, ligaments and soft tissue at precise points on the body, using only the amount of pressure appropriate for you. The therapy acts as lymphatic drainage which helps with the breathing and sensory difficulties associated with hay fever.

If you want to avoid the pain and suffering caused by Hay fever and skip the side-effects, get in touch today by visiting http://www.bowen-therapy.co/Bowen/btpa-find-therapist.asp or call 0844 561 7173

 

National Pet Month

Would you be lost without your early morning woodland walks with your beautiful Border Collie? How would you cope without your late-night wheel-running ball-rolling adventures with your Syrian Hamster? What would you do without those all-day snuggles you and your pet share on those days that you’re ill?

If any of the above apply to you, April is the month for you as its National Pet Month in the UK. Running all the way from the 1^st April to the 2^nd May. The month now in its 27^th year offers you the chance to join in with a nation of animal lovers to celebrate the wonderful impact they have on our lives. This year’s focus is on raising awareness of and building responsible pet ownership, reminding us of just how important it is to provide exceptional levels of care for our pets.

As well as ensuring your pet is sociable and well trained, provided with a nutritious and well balanced diet, protected against disease, and regularly cleaned up after and wormed, you must always groom your pet regularly.

Whilst pampering your pet in the confines of your home is always a royal treat for your furry friend, you can always take it a step further and really spoil them with our very own Bowen Therapy. Yes, that’s right, the drug-free, non-invasive, hands-on remedial therapy isn’t just for the humans of your family – it’s for your pets too!

The simple therapy involves the practitioner making small rolling movements over muscles, tendons, ligaments and soft tissue at precise points, using only the amount of pressure appropriate for animals.

Between each set of moves, your pet can rest for a few minutes allowing them to soak up the days pampering bit by bit, letting them absorb and initiate any healing processes Bowen may bring.

Working wonders with the likes of Dogs and Horses, the treatment not only aids any muscular or seasonal problems, but leaves our beloved pets as calm and relaxed as they’ve ever been, leaving them with an extra spring in their step.

If you’re looking to spoil your pets, yourself, or both of you, find out if there’s a qualified Bowen practitioner near you.

 

by visiting http://www.bowen-therapy.co/Bowen/btpa-find-therapist.asp

or call 0844 561 7173

 

How Can Bowen Therapy Help Pregnancy/Fertility?

Many people associate Bowen Therapy with sports injuries and mental health, but did you know that Bowen Therapy can actually be incredibly beneficial to pregnant women and women struggling to conceive.

To many pregnancy is a beautiful time period in their life, but many women also suffer immensely during their pregnancy. Over time the body and well-being can decline, be it morning sickness, tiredness or physical pain.

Gowri Motha. author of ‘The Gentle Birth Method’ is an advocate for Bowen Therapy – she prescribes her many celebrity clients Bowen for physical cases of back pain, nausea, pubic and pelvic pain, mastitis, temporo-mandibular joint (TMJ) problems and also emotionally, for mothers who are anxious and tense.

With regard to fertility, Bowen has been known to help with Pelvic tilt. Pelvic tilt is a condition that can cause problems with the positioning of the foetus. Bowen Therapy is a non-invasive, drug-free, holistic therapy that consists of a Bowen practitioner making small rolling movements over muscles, tendons, ligaments and soft tissue at specific focus points on the body. Bowen Therapy encourages the body to recognise the problem itself, rather than “forcing” it to change. This type of gentle procedure can encourage the baby’s head to engage.

Here is a testimonial from a Bowen client who suffered from fertility problems and had experienced a miscarriage: “After 5 years of fertility treatment at Coventry Hospital and 1 miscarriage I decided to give Bowen a go. My body took to it straight away. I became a bit more relaxed and after a few sessions I became pregnant. I carried on with the treatment through my pregnancy. Caroline (Lison) found that my pelvis was out of line which she had to put right a few times. Bowen is an amazing experience and I would recommend it to any lady with fertility problems. Thank you so much Caroline.“

If you or somebody you know is pregnant or struggling with their fertility, it might be time to see how  Bowen Therapy can help you. Please visit http://www.bowen-therapy.co to find a Bowen therapist near you or call 0844 561 7173.

Rough period?

We’ve all been there: the tender breasts, the oily skin, the infamous excruciating cramps. We all know that when it hits that time of the month, the pain isn’t pretty. If you’re period becomes heavy though, and you find yourself suffering with pain in your tummy or lower back, pain during intercourse, and bleeding between periods as well as constant exhaustion and discomfort when going to the toilet, it’s possible you may be suffering from Endometriosis.

Endometriosis is a common condition affecting over two million woman aged between 25 and 40 in the UK where tissue that behaves like the lining of the womb is found outside the womb. Whilst there is no true theory, it is widely accepted that Endometriosis occurs when the womb lining doesn’t properly leave the body during a period and instead embeds itself on the organs of the pelvis.

Endometriosis Awareness Week took place earlier this month between the 3^rd and 8^th of March, and whilst there is no cure for Endometriosis, we here at the Bowen Therapy Professional Association believe in helping you power through the pain it causes with our famous Bowen Technique.

Bowen Therapy is a drug-free, non-invasive, hands-on remedial therapy which can be administered through light clothing whilst sitting, standing, or lying down. Bowen releases stress at incredibly deep levels, creating calming effects on the Autonomic Nervous System, allowing the body to heal itself. Bowen doesn’t attempt to force your body to change but asks your body to recognise and make the changes necessary to bring you back to homeostasis (physiological equilibrium).

Endometriosis isn’t just a physical condition, it can be emotionally draining too which is why Bowen Therapy can go one better than the painkillers they can prescribe for your pain. Bowen relieves not only your physical pain but works on calming your body and clearing your mind.

The BTPA is a non-profit professional association that strives to provide standards of excellence and a code of practice for the protection and benefit of both the public and our members.

If you’re suffering from Endometriosis – or know someone who is – contact us today by visiting http://bowentherapy.org.uk or calling 0844 561 7173.

International Bowen Therapy Week

International Bowen Therapy Week takes place each year from April 12-18; this year International Bowen Therapy Week also coincides with what would have been Tom Bowen’s 100th birthday!

The ideology behind International Bowen Therapy Week is to promote awareness and a further understanding of Bowen Therapy. Suitable for all ages; from babies through to Grandparents – Bowen Therapy is taught and practised internationally.

The awareness day will span across the United Kingdom – seeing BTPA practitioners host their own individual events to raise awareness of the cause and their organisation. Each year the BTPA opens their arms to other organisations in hopes that they will join them in celebrating Tom Bowen’s legacy and work.

It’s an exciting time for the BTPA – keep your eyes peeled in the upcoming weeks to learn exactly what events will be occurring.

Bowen therapy is a drug-free, non-invasive, form of holistic therapy that helps the body to heal itself; it does this by asking the body to recognise the problem and make the necessary changes to bring back the bodies physiological equilibrium. Suitable for both physical injuries and emotional stress; Bowen can help to relax the recipient. Relaxation is crucial in easing both pain and anxiety; leading to an overall better quality of life.

Please visit http://www.bowen-therapy.co/ or call 0844 561 7173 to learn more about Bowen Therapy and how it can help you.

Kick back into gear this New Year

As we find ourselves approaching the half-way mark of January, it’s beginning to become clearer and clearer that it’s time to kick ourselves back into gear

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Each and every year over the Christmas festivities we eat a little too much Turkey, drink a little too much, and sleep all too much too. It’s quite likely you’re not quite feeling yourself when you’re getting out of bed right now.

That’s where the Bowen Technique comes in! The Bowen Technique is a simple yet effective technique that applies pressure in all the right places, causing the body to react and kick-start thatmuch-needed healing process. The technique is administered by a qualified therapist using their thumbs and fingers to make rolling type movements over and around the body.

The Bowen Technique is provided by the Bowen Therapy Professional Association (BTPA) which is a non-for-profit organisation run by qualified Bowen Therapists providing both professional knowledge and up-to-date information surrounding the highly acclaimed Bowen Technique.

With a client list that features the world-renowned, adventure-seeking survival expert Bear Grylls and Australian pop queen Kylie Minoque, you know you’re in the right hands for building your body back into shape and ready to take on the New Year.

Whether you’re climbing mountains or pushing papers, spinning machines or twiddling pens, Bowen Therapy can give your body the boost it needs to say goodbye to that leftover back pain, returning signs of stress, unwelcome headaches, the ails of arthritis and asthma, and much, much more.

If you are interested in fighting the post-Christmas blues and bringing your body back to life this year with Bowen, please visit please visit http://www.bowen-therapy.co/ or call 0844 561 7173.

Beat your New Year’s Resolutions

Year in and year out we make lists upon lists upon lists of the many things we’ll either give up, cut down on, or refrain from and every year we’ve crossed out everything we’ve written on the lists in a matter of days. Not this year though, no, 2016 will be your year to grab your New Year’s resolutions by the horns and be sitting here proudly at the end of the year with a big smile on your face knowing you’ve conquered the New Year’s bogeyman.

We all know that the resolutions we make aren’t always the easiest to complete, and that’s why we at the Bowen Therapy Professional Association – BTPA for short – provide you with the very best qualified Bowen Technique therapists to guide you through your journey to completing those lists you’ve been writing for all these years.

 

The Bowen Technique is a simple yet effective drug-free, non-invasive remedial technique that is administered by one of our many trained professional therapists. The technique itself applies a finger and thumb rolling movement to your muscle ligaments, tendons and fascia, allowing yourboddy to release stress from a very deep, intimate level therefore encouraging your body to repair, heal, and grow naturally.

No matter what your resolution is, Bowen can work wonders for you. Whether you’re looking to quit that smoking habit you’ve picked up, or cut down on all the stress that’s been sneaking your way, or to simply get yourself into shape for the summer – we all want that summer body, don’t we? – Bowen Therapy can help you through the tough times and stand there smiling with you at the end of the year.

If you’re interested in beating your New Year’s resolutions with the help of Bowen, please visit http://www.bowen-therapy.org.uk or call 0844 561 7173.

How Bowen Can Help Different Professions

It’s very common that a visit to a Bowen therapist is due to a problem caused by work. Whether it’s physical pain from a manual handling role or a mental drain from a high-stress position – Bowen is ready to help relieve ailments caused.

Hairdressers: Many hairdressers are known to suffer with elbow and shoulder pain from trimming hair all day. Not only that but they also are incredibly prone to back pain due to standing on their feet all day. Time to rest those feet and arms and relax with some Bowen.

Teachers: It’s no secret that being a teacher can be one of the most stressful job roles. So if you spend five days a week in the classroom, perhaps it’s time to treat yourself to some stress revealing Bowen. Bowen can even help to aid Repetitive Stress Injury from writing on the whiteboard.

Policemen: Plantar fasciitis is a common affliction for cops on the beat; plantar fasciitis is a disorder resulting in pain in the heel and bottom of the foot. A treatment of Bowen can help the body to recognise the problem and work towards fixing it.

Nurses: Much like policemen, nurses are also prone to developing plantar fasciitis due to running about the wards all day. Our nurses work very hard and rarely get to rest their feet. Treat a nurse you know to some well deserved Bowen therapy today!

Office: It’s easy to disregard office jobs as a source of physical injury however despite being one of the less physical jobs on this list – many office workers rely on Bowen to help aid their discomfort. Slouching over your desk gives you bad posture which in turn can cause back strain and shoulder pain. Staring at a computer screen all day can also cause headaches which could be eased with Bowen.

On the late shift: Though it’s less than ideal, many of us work the late shift – meaning we could be getting home and going to bed at 7am. It can be difficult and frustrating trying  to sleep whilst the rest of the world is just getting started can be very difficult and frustrating. Bowen is renound for being able to help ease symptoms of fatigue and insomnia.

Do any of the job roles above relate to you? Or do any of those struggles sound like ones you may be having? Perhaps it’s time to try Bowen Therapy. If you are interested in how Bowen Therapy can help you, visit http://www.bowen-therapy.co/ or call 0844 561 7173.

What is ‘SAD’?

‘SAD’ stands for Seasonal Affective Disorder; a type of depression that comes and goes in a seasonal pattern. Typically SAD mirrors the weather in that it’s more likely to flare up in the colder months of the year: December, January and February.

The severity of SAD changes from person to person; from a mere nagging feeling of unhappiness to a severe depression that can highly impact on a persons daily life.

Some of the symptoms of SAD are:

• Feeling despair, guilt and worthlessness
• Being irritable
• Persistently having a low mood
• Being lethargic
• Sleeping more
• Reduced sex drive
• Loss of pleasure in life
• Tearfulness
• Struggling to wake up
• Weight gain
• Difficulty concentrating

Many of SAD’s symptoms can make everyday life a challenge. Unfortunately experts don’t fully understand what exactly it is that causes SAD, the most common ideology is that it can be triggered by a lack of sunlight – which of course is unavoidable during Winter. It is said that this can cause a part of the brain, the hypothalamus, to stop working properly, in turn this can effect the production of melatonin, serotonin and your body’s internal clock.

Bowen therapy is a great way to aid depression, and SAD is no different. Bowen Therapy is a holistic and drug-free approach that seeks to  release stress from deep inside the body. This is done by the practitioner making a series of rolling movements over precise muscles, tendons and

Bowen therapy encourages the body to restore its natural hormonal and physiological balance, which ultimately helps to reduce the symptoms of SAD.

If you or somebody you know suffers with symptoms of SAD and would like to try Bowen, find a qualified Bowen practitioner near to you by visiting http://www.bowen-therapy.co/ calling 0844 561 7173.

Can Bowen Therapy Aid Menopause?

In short, the menopause is when menstruation stops permanently. Typically menopausal symptoms occur within women aged between 45 and 55 years of age.

Some common symptoms of menopause include hot flushes, depression, poor libido, digestive issues, loss of memory, weight gain, hair thinning and palpitations.

Many women have come to dread menopause, having heard endless horror stories of just how horrible the symptoms are. But the menopause doesn’t have to be something to fear… Did you know that Bowen Therapy can actually reduce some of the symptoms you can experience during the pre and post stages of menopause.

Bowen Therapy is a holistic form of therapy that is non-invasive and drug-free. Bowen encourages the body to recognise what is wrong and helps it to change, rather than “forcing” it.

The Bowen Technique helps the body during menopause to adjust to the rapid changing of hormone levels and provides lymphatic drainage – this is incredibly beneficial as it successfully assists with the removal of toxins. Bowen is also exceptionally good for relieving unpleasant symptoms such as constipation and bloating.

The Bowen practitioner users their thumbs and fingers to make a series of precise, rolling-type movements over the muscles, tendons, ligaments and soft tissue at precise points on the body, using only the amount of pressure appropriate for that individual. Between each set of moves, the body is allowed to rest for a few minutes, to allow it to absorb the information it has received and initiate the healing process.

If you or somebody you know is going through the menopause and would like to try Bowen, find a qualified Bowen practitioner near to you by visiting http://www.bowen-therapy.co/ calling 0844 561 7173.