THE POWER OF MEDITATION

THE POWER OF MEDITATION Last week we talked about how stress can cause problems in your body – from skin or digestive issues to tension headaches and general aches and pains atorvastatin 20 mg tablet. You can find our stress post here. We offered tips for reducing your stress and one of our suggestions was meditation. Meditation […]

SPRING INTO FITNESS!

SPRING INTO FITNESS! We are all starting to sense that winter is finally on its way out and spring is most definitely on its way in. Here at The Forge, we’ve all been coming in commenting on the beautifully bright mornings and the flowers starting to blossom all around. Spring brings with it the desire […]

THE PROBLEM WITH STRESS

THE PROBLEM WITH STRESS A healthy mind is every bit as important as a healthy body. In fact, our minds have a lot to do with keeping our bodies healthy as it talks us in – or out! – of going out for a run on a cold day, or choosing the healthy meal option […]

CHICKEN SOUP FOR YOUR STOMACH (AND SOUL!)

With winter almost upon us, the cold and flu season is here and one of the best ways to combat colds and flu is with your diet. This chicken soup recipe comes from our Acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist, Sandra O’Hagan. Brimming with ingredients, like ginger and garlic, which boost your immune system, this is perfect […]

DON’T GO IT ALONE!

DON’T GO IT ALONE! As with everyone, the members of The Forge team like to set themselves healthier goals for the New Year. Everyone goes a little off course over the Christmas and New Year period and are ready to start with a fresh slate. This year, our reception team has tried something a little […]

MAUREEN’S HALF MARATHON

MAUREEN’S HALF MARATHON On 15th March, one of our acupuncturists, Maureen McCann, ran her first half marathon. The North London Vitality Half Marathon took Maureen through lots of well known landmarks, including Wembley Stadium! A veteran of 5k and 10k runs, Maureen wanted to challenge herself to tackle something longer. Preparation for the half marathon […]

ONE LITTLE CHANGE

ONE LITTLE CHANGE Ever heard the expression ‘Look after the pennies and the pounds will look after themselves’? Well, the same applies to your health – lots of little changes can result in one big change. It’s easy to decide that tomorrow will be the day, the day when everything changes and you start eating […]

A NATURAL DIET

A NATURAL DIET We’ve all heard the phrase ‘everything in moderation’, but there is actually something that you can do away with completely. Convenience meals, we’re looking at you! While Julie doesn’t believe in demonising food groups, she does encourage her patients to ditch convenience meals and fast food. Processed foods are full of preservatives, […]

AN ARCTIC CHALLENGE!

AN ARCTIC CHALLENGE! While many of our team and patients take on enormous challenges- from paragliding in South Africa to running marathons across Europe – this challenge is just a little bit different… This month, one of our patients, Viv, is taking part in an all female 100km trek through the Akshayuk Pass on Baffin Island in […]

THE MARATHON RECAP

THE MARATHON RECAP As you may know, one of our own team members ran the London Marathon this year. Massage Therapist Hayley Weston took it on as a personal challenge and also to raise money for Great Ormond Street Hospital. Her original goal was to come in under 4 hours and raise £2,000 for the […]