Simplyhealth Cash Plans

Simplyhealth Cash Plans

Simplyhealth are certainly one of the UK’s largest cash plan providers. Their health cash plans give you cash back for everyday healthcare appointments to the dentist, optician, physiotherapist, chiropractor and many more

Salt: The Facts

Salt: The Facts

Salt is an essential part of our diet but eating too much may put us at increased risk of developing high blood pressure. This in turn can then be the cause of more serious conditions such as coronary heart disease. How much salt do we need? It is recommended that adults should not be eating more than 6g (about one teaspoon) a day. The recommended intake for children varies from 2g to 6g depending on their age. For example, a child aged between 1-3 years should have a maximum of 2g per day, whereas a child aged 7-10 years should…

About Parkinson’s disease

About Parkinson’s disease

About Parkinson’s Disease Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological condition. It affects about one in 500 people which equivalents to approximately 127,000 people within the UK alone. It is not easy to diagnose Parkinson’s and it is important that the diagnosis is made by a specialist. Although most people who get Parkinson’s tend to be over 50, it is also possible that younger people can get it too. People with Parkinson’s don’t have enough of a chemical called dopamine because some nerve cells in their brain have died. Without dopamine people can find that their movements become slower so it…

Raynaud’s Awareness Month

Raynaud’s Awareness Month

Raynaud’s is a syndrome where generally the fingers and toes over respond to cold or stress, causing these areas of the body to sometimes change colour, but not always, from white, to blue, to red. When this occurs it can be very uncomfortable and a possible painful process, making the easiest of daily tasks very difficult.

What is Indian Head Massage?

What is Indian Head Massage?

Indian Head Massage is recognised by the Federation of Holistic Therapists (the largest and leading professional association for therapists in the UK and Ireland), as a natural massage therapy. Practiced in Asia for over 5,000 years, this healing treatment uses techniques to help treat a number of different areas. These include the head, scalp, face, neck, shoulders and upper back. What is Indian Head Massage based on? Indian Head Massage uses the ancient method known as Ayurveda. These are natural therapies that take into account the mind, body and spirit. What to expect during a treatment? Your trained therapist will…

Extended Cover option from AXA Health

Extended Cover option from AXA Health

AXA Health are one of the largest providers of healthcare in the UK and have been helping people access medical care for over 75 years. They are part of the AXA Group. The Extended cover option from AXA Health provides employees with that little bit extra.

National Obesity Awareness Week

National Obesity Awareness Week

Eating well and being physically active can have a very positive impact on our health – from the amount of energy we have when we get up in the morning to protecting us against chronic diseases including cardiovascular disease and cancer later in life. It can also prevent weight gain and obesity.