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Short Features and Brief Takes Issue 308

by Mike Howell(more info)

listed in product news, originally published in issue 308 - February 2026

Neutrient Multi + – Advanced Formula Combining Essential Vitamins and Minerals

Taking Your Health to the Next Level

Maintaining a varied, nutrient-rich diet isn't always straightforward. Between demanding schedules, food processing methods, and the natural variations in fresh produce, even those with the best intentions can find gaps appearing in their nutritional intake. Neutrient Multi +  is a high-quality, comprehensive multivitamin and mineral supplement formulated to support adults navigating the demands of contemporary life.

 

Neutrient Products

https://neutrient.com/

 

Developed by Abundance & Health, this advanced formula combines essential vitamins and minerals in carefully selected forms chosen for their bioavailability, allowing the body to readily absorb and use them. The result is a supplement designed to support several key areas that matter in daily life: energy levels, immune function, mental clarity and overall cellular health.

Active Forms That Work With Your Body

A standout feature of Neutrient Multi + is its use of active B vitamins. Rather than requiring the body to convert them first, these nutrients arrive ready to use. The formula includes folate as 5-MTHF, vitamin B12 as methylcobalamin and riboflavin-5-phosphate. These body-ready forms contribute to normal energy metabolism, psychological function and the reduction of tiredness and fatigue, particularly valuable during demanding periods.

Minerals are provided as gentle chelates, chosen for both absorption and digestive comfort. Zinc and iron bisglycinate support immune and cognitive function, while magnesium citrate contributes to normal muscle and nervous system function and energy metabolism. Together, these nutrients provide comprehensive daily support that works harmoniously with the body's natural processes.

Beyond covering the essentials, Neutrient Multi + distinguishes itself by incorporating PQQ and Myo-inositol -two innovative ingredients at the forefront of research into cellular metabolism. This specialised duo works alongside intentional pairings, such as vitamin D3 with vitamin K2 for bone health, and vitamin E with Selenium to protect cells from oxidative stress.

Who is Neutrient Multi + Designed For?

Neutrient Multi + is ideal for adults whose daily routines place consistent demands on their bodies and minds, including busy professionals, parents, students and shift workers, where fatigue and inconsistent eating patterns are common.

Active individuals and athletes will find support through nutrients that contribute to normal muscle function, red blood cell formation and oxygen transport.

The formula is particularly well-suited to those following plant-based diets, as it provides reliable amounts of vitamin B12, iron and zinc in highly bioavailable forms.

Women at all life stages may appreciate the inclusion of vitamin B6 and magnesium, which help regulate hormonal activity and nervous system function, respectively. Other key B vitamins contribute to energy metabolism, providing support for both mental and physical well-being.

Taken daily with food, Neutrient Multi + from Abundance & Health provides reliable and consistent nutritional coverage, designed to support overall vitality every day.

Written by Jacqueline Newson BSc (Hons) Nutritional Therapy

Further Information

Neutrient Multi+ will be available from www.abundanceandhealth.co.uk

 

 

Coach’s Role on The Athletic Health Care Team

Adapted from the book Sport First Aid (Part I: Basics of Sport First Aid) by Robb S. Rehberg. June 2025. ISBN 9781718216754.

 

The coach plays a central role in protecting the health and safety of an athlete. Every coach must understand the importance of excellent communication. Coaches, both head and assistant need to communicate with all parties (athletes, parents or guardians, other coaches and staff, and various members of the athletic health care team) involved in sport safety.

Coaches should establish and monitor rules, policies, and procedures with athletes, parents or guardians, and athletic health care team members alike. For teams with multiple coaches, the head coach should assume the majority of the responsibilities. Assistant coaches should stand by to assist the head coach.

 

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https://www.human-kinetics.co.uk/9781718216754/sport-first-aid/

 

Additionally, coaches are responsible for knowing and understanding the rules of their specific sport as set forth by the governing body of the sport. Coaches must also know and understand the sport safety policies, protocols, and guidelines at their school or organization. Established policies, protocols, and guidelines guide the coach in working to ensure injury prevention, recognition, assessment, first aid, treatment, rehabilitation, and safe return to play. Examples include preparticipation physical examinations, emergency action plans, procedures for cardiac emergencies or concussion, education for injury prevention, guidelines for hydration, and procedures for extreme weather (heat, cold, or lightning).

The primary role of coaches is to minimize injury for athletes who are under their supervision. Therefore, as a coach, you are likely to be involved in each leg of the athletic health care relay – prevention, recognition and first aid care, assessment and treatment, and rehabilitation. Your role is defined by:

  • Certain rules of the legal system and rules of your school administration,
  • Expectations of parents or guardians, and
  • Interactions with other athletic health care team members.

Minimizing the risk of injury to athletes encompasses a variety of coaching duties. As a coaches should perform the following duties to safely train the athletes:

  1. Properly plan each activity.
  2. Provide proper instruction.
  3. Warn of inherent risks.
  4. Provide a safe physical environment.
  5. Provide adequate and proper equipment.
  6. Match your athletes appropriately.
  7. Evaluate athletes for injury or incapacity.
  8. Supervise each activity closely.
  9. Provide appropriate emergency assistance.

As a coach, you should become familiar with each of the nine duties. The first eight deal mainly with preventive measures. Our new sixth edition of Sport First Aid by Robb S. Rehnberg is primarily designed to help coaches handle the ninth duty.

Further Information

Available to purchase from https://www.human-kinetics.co.uk/9781718216754/sport-first-aid/

 

 

Botanica2026 is the Leading International Conference for Clinical Aromatherapy and Related Herbal Therapeutics

April 11th - July 25th - November 28th

 

Botanica2026 is the eighth edition of an international and independent conference series that showcases excellence in clinical aromatherapy and related herbal therapeutics. Botanica has set the standard as the leading international event bridging the worlds of aromatherapy and plant medicine.
Since 2012, every two years, we’ve gathered a vibrant global community of aromatherapists, aromatic plant enthusiasts, herbalists, healthcare professionals, researchers, growers, and innovators to explore the science, tradition, and future of our field.

 

Botanica 2026

https://botanica2026.com/

 

In 2026, Botanica is evolving. One Plant – One Day – One Vision

Shaping the future of essential oil and plant-based healthcare

Botanica2026 marks a bold new chapter in the world’s most respected conference series dedicated to aromatherapy and plant medicine. Building on over a decade of excellence, this unique online series invites you to explore the science, tradition, and therapeutic potential of plants in a whole new way.

We are excited to unveil a brand-new format: a series of three one-day, online Deep-Dive immersions, each dedicated to a single plant Genus. These unique events will take you on a journey through every aspect of the chosen plant - from botany, cultivation and sustainability, to research, extraction, traditional uses, and clinical applications.

Botanica2026 offers you:

  • Global reach – Live-streamed on our professional online platform, with multilingual access;
  • Depth & quality – World-class speakers, bonus pre-recorded sessions and published proceedings;
  • Connection & exchange – Interactive networking, real-time discussions, and a focused trade show;
  • Flexibility – One-day commitment, with replays available for a full month.

Whether you are an aromatherapist, herbalist, healthcare professional, scientist, researcher, producer, policymaker, or simply plant-passionate, botanica2026 offers you an immersive way to deepen your knowledge and be part of a growing legacy of excellence.

One Plant - One Day - One Vision

Further Information

https://botanica2026.com/

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Vibrational Sound Healing Miracles?

I asked a simple question;

“What is the connection between humming and the vibrational hum and the healing of bones.

When you look at, for instance, the Aborigines and the way that they heal bones as a tribal group”?

Consider this…

Humming and vibrational sound healing have been used in various cultures, including by Aboriginal peoples, as a way to promote physical and emotional well-being. The idea is that specific sounds and vibrations can resonate with the body’s energy fields, promoting healing and balance.

In bone healing, the vibrational hum may help stimulate circulation and energy flow around the affected area, potentially aiding in the natural healing process. The vibrations can also help reduce pain and inflammation.

Aboriginal practices often involve chanting and song, which are believed to connect the individual with the spiritual world and promote healing. The vibrations from these sounds are thought to resonate with the body’s cells, supporting the natural repair and regeneration processes.

 

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Hyperlink to: www.organic-aromatherapy.co.uk

 

Healing hum affect:

 

Cats purring ;

There’s an interesting connection between the vibrations of a cat’s purr and healing. Cats purr at frequencies typically between 25 and 150 Hertz, which are within a range known to promote healing and reduce pain and inflammation in bones and tissues.

The vibrations from a cat’s purr can have a calming effect on humans, potentially reducing stress and promoting relaxation. This relaxation response can have positive effects on the body, including supporting the natural healing processes.

In both cases, whether it’s human humming or a cat’s purr, the vibrations can have a soothing effect on the body and mind, promoting a sense of well-being and potentially aiding in the body’s natural healing processes.

“Mutant Messages Down Under” is a book attributed to Marlo Morgan. It describes a journey of spiritual awakening and cultural encounters with an Indigenous tribe in Australia. The book is considered by some as a work of fiction and by others as a memoir, and it has sparked discussions about cultural representation and authenticity

The concept of using sound or vibration for healing is an ancient practice found in many cultures around the world, including Indigenous Australian cultures. Sound healing, like chanting or humming, is believed to influence the body’s energy and promote healing.

The idea of healing a bone through humming in front of someone’s eyes, as described in the book, may be more symbolic and metaphoric?

While there isn’t scientific evidence to support such specific healing methods, many people believe in the power of sound and vibration for promoting overall well-being especially when amplified through ceremony and the gathering of harmonious positive visualisation ( affecting plasma field). Also sacred ceremony .

In history, various cultures have used sound for healing, from ancient chanting practices to modern sound therapy. It’s important to approach such practices with an open mind, recognizing the cultural significance and the potential for positive effects on the mind and body, even if the mechanisms aren’t fully understood by modern science.

A rabbit hole or 2 to explore for you if you like.

Consider;

  • Music ( vibrations)
  • Tuning forks and bowls
  • Drumming
  • Chanting
  • Solfeggio harmonics
  • Sonar
  • Whales/dolphins ( song)
  • The frequencies of plants and crystals
  • Can we focus on how it feels when everything is in perfect balance… perfect harmony?
  • Interesting …

Media Contact and Further Information

Sarah Williams   sarah@organic-aromatherapy.co.uk  www.organic-aromatherapy.co.uk

 

 

A Beginner’s Guide to ME/CFS for Beginners with Long Covid

 

A public health crisis is on its way.  A public health crisis that threatens economies throughout the world. Long Covid is forcing thousands of workers to withdraw from economic activity, as they become unable to continue in their jobs. This is a double blow to the economy, as they are forced to become recipients of assistance from public or private insurance against long-term disability.

While researchers engage in frantic efforts to understand this complex disorder, the most striking aspect of Long Covid is its similarity to ME/CFS. The US IOM report on ME/CFS concluded that the defining feature of this illness is that ‘exertion of any kind – physical, cognitive or emotional – may adversely affect many organ systems…’. [1]

 

 

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Exertion Is Toxic

The NICE Guidelines for treatment of people with ME/CFS have finally acknowledged that GET is harmful, and CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy) is not curative.[2] However, those who support the view that ME/CFS, and now Long Covid, are simply problems of false beliefs and deconditioning are fighting hard against the revised Guidelines for ME/CFS, and seem to have influenced some providers of NHS Long Covid rehabilitation programs, which offer psychological support, and exercise programs based in local gyms, which reportedly encourage patients to ‘push through’.

It is not clear whether these services follow WHO advice that patients who have post-exertional malaise (PEM)  – worsening of symptoms following exertion – must avoid exercise.[3]

Any programme run without regard for the dangers of exercise, and the importance of rest would risk driving Long Covid sufferers into more severe disability, as has been the fate of so many ME/CFS patients enduring programs of GET.

It is urgent that patients, especially new patients, get the correct information. It may also help them avoid the understandable, but exhausting search for the doctor/the treatment which will cure them. This doctor/treatment does not yet exist.

All we have, up to now, is the power of our own immune system.

Rest is Treatment

Consider this: your body is dealing with a very complex, unfamiliar virus. Our immune system has many ways to counteract this situation, but it needs all your energy to tackle this. It needs your energy, and it needs time. Full recoveries from ME/CFS occurred when patients were prescribed six months of rest.[4]

Exertion is Toxic – Rest is Treatment

This is the central message of A Beginner’s Guide to ME/CFS, but there is another.

In both ME/CFS and Long Covid, oxygen-deprivation due to blockages in the microcirculation can provide an explanation for all the apparently unrelated symptoms. In Long Covid, this is caused by microclots interfering with blood flow in the capillaries. In ME/CFS, hemorheologist Les Simpson found the blood flow problems were caused by non-deformable red blood cells. His recommendations for easily available supplements which helped many patients seem likely to be worth trying for patients with Long Covid.[5]

Two good reasons why this little book is a worthwhile purchase for you, or for anyone you know who is suffering from Long Covid.

References

  1. Institute of Medicine. Beyond Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Redefining an Illness; National Institutes of Health. Recommends getting rid of CFS as a category, renaming illness Systemic Exertion Intolerance Disease. 2015.
  2. Myalgic encephalomyelitis (or encephalopathy)/chronic fatigue syndrome: diagnosis and management  NICE guideline [NG206] Published: 29 October 2021
    3.   WHO Support for rehabilitation: self-management after COVID-19-related illness second edition. Page 8 Activity and Exercise
    ‘You might experience worsening of fatigue and other symptoms (described as “crashing” or “relapse”) after minimal exertion. This is described in scientific terms as “post-exertional malaise”, or PEM for short. The worsening typically is felt hours or days after physical or mental exertion. Recovery normally takes 24 hours or longer and can affect your energy levels, concentration, sleep and memory, and cause muscle/joint pains and flu-like symptoms.
    ‘If you experience PEM, you need to avoid exercise and activities that cause PEM and aim to conserve your energy.’
    Page 14 Energy Conservation and Fatigue Management
    Finding your baseline and keeping within your limits.
  3. Ramsay, A. M. Myalgic Encephalomyelitis and Postviral Fatigue States, the Saga of Royal Free disease, 2nd ed.; The ME Association. Reprinted 2005; p 1, Muscle fatigability with long recovery period, circulatory impairment, cerebral dysfunction, variability of symptoms, chronicity. 1988.
  4. http://www.positivehealth.com/article/cfs-me-long-covid/covid-long-haulers-why-fish-oil-epo-or-b12-might-help This article contains a link to the interview of Professor Rhesia Pretorius by Dr Amy Proal. Proal has published a paper showing the existence of microclots in ME/CFS

Further Information

Further information about The Beginner's Guide to ME/CFS is available here. Available from  Amazon 

 

 

The Universe and I: My Role in the Unfolding Energies of Life Paperback – 30 Oct. 2025

by Patrick Quanten (Author), Rob Ryder

Published by  Rob Ryder. 30 Oct 2025. £15.99 / € 52.99    ISBN-13: 978-1068531576 

 

The evolution of the universe, as manifested in changing energetic fields as well as in matter, is nothing more than the unfolding of an energetic process. Just as the bursting of a seed sets of a series of events that will manifest itself in the development of the specific plant, or animal, the universe is also unfolding its potential and we, human beings, are privy to this miracle.

 

Patrick Quanten Front Cover

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Universe-Role-Unfolding-Energies-Life/dp/1068531576/ref=sr_1_1

 

We are also part of that miracle. How are we connected to the universal evolution? What is our place in the bigger picture? How does life truly work?

What is awareness? What is dreaming? What creates our reality? What drives our behaviour? How do accidents and traumas fit into the laws of unfolding energies? What does my personal power consist of?

Find out how a different view of creation, and life within it, opens new perspectives on understanding our reality. Find out how differently one can explain what we as individuals experience. For anyone to gain true knowledge, all that is required is to continue asking critical questions of all information that comes your way. Nothing is absolutely true and nothing is entirely false, as Patrick and Rob found out.

Further Information

Available to purchase on Amazon.co.uk  Amazon.com 

 

 

Willbe Launches the World’s First Hormogenetics™ Platform to Transform Women’s Health and Longevity

 

Willbe, the pioneering female health and longevity platform founded by Forbes 30 Under 30 entrepreneur and biomedical scientist Yulia Mintchin, today announces the launch of its flagship genetic innovation, FemGene®, the world’s first test built to decode how women uniquely experience perimenopause and respond to bioidentical hormone therapy (BHRT).

Perimenopause, affecting over 1 billion women globally, remains one of the most underserved areas of healthcare. Standard approaches often rely on years of trial and error, leaving women and their doctors frustrated, unsupported, and at risk of preventable age-related conditions. Willbe’s proprietary sciences — Hormogenomics™ and Hormogenetics™ — deliver a precision solution by predicting how a woman’s body will metabolize and respond to declining hormones, long before symptoms take hold.

 

Yulia Mintchin WillBe SQUARE

https://www.mywillbe.co.uk/

Yulia Mintchin

 

Through its Hormonal Archetypes™ methodology, Willbe classifies women into clear hormonal archetypes rooted in genetics that guide treatment pathways with accuracy and confidence. Unlike traditional one-size-fits-all care, this personalized approach enables faster relief, longer adherence to BHRT, and ultimately supports healthier, longer lives for women.

“Perimenopause is not just declining hormones – it’s an epigenetic reprogramming event. The body says: the way I used to run no longer works. Whether a woman thrives or struggles is written in her genes. As hormones decline, gene expression shifts – driving how she ages, repairs, and restores. That’s why women on the same HRT dose can have completely different outcomes. By decoding each woman’s genetic blueprint, we can predict her hormonal journey and deliver targeted solutions from day one,” said Yulia Mintchin, Founder and CEO of Willbe. “This is the moment women move beyond trial-and-error healthcare into precision longevity medicine”

Willbe bridges functional and traditional medicine, offering women access to advanced testing, personalised longevity protocols, and expert support. The launch of FemGene® positions Willbe as the category leader in female hormonal health and longevity, bridging hormones, skin health and preventative medicine.

About Willbe

Willbe is a UK-based female health and longevity company, redefining perimenopause as the front door to female longevity. Combining genetics, hormone testing, and bioidentical HRT, Willbe’s Hormogenetics™ platform offers predictive, personalized healthcare that empowers women to extend their health-span. Willbe’s mission is to transform female health from reactive to preventative and to save billions of women the cost of unnecessary and absolutely preventable suffering.  https://www.mywillbe.co.uk/  https://www.youtube.com/@my_willbe

Further Information

For media enquiries please contact Sophie at Panpathic Communications – Sophie@panpathic.com  Tel: 07815 860 082

 

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About Mike Howell

Co-founder of Positive Health magazine.

  • Brief Takes Issue 308

     

    NCIM – NHS Health Coaching 

    Discover how health coaching is transforming primary care, cancer support and social prescribing, with the research and real-world strategies to bring it into your practice. Friday 13 February 2026 | 10am-5pm GMT | Live Online + Recording 6 Expert Speakers | 7 CPD Hours | NHS Case Studies | Live Panel Q&A. Become an Integrative Medicine Specialist with our accredited master's Diploma in Integrative Healthcare. We have an incredible early-bird discount currently available for September 2026 intake of our Level 7 Diploma in Integrative Healthcare.

    Further Information

    Tickets £60 | Member Price £40   Book tickets today  Become A Member

     

    Urologist – Men's #1 New Year's Resolution

    Urologist Mr Luke Stroman reveals symptoms men mistake for 'just getting older'. However, one prevalent but often overlooked male health concern is prostate cancer, a disease that affects 1 in 6 men during their lifetime, according to Cancer Research UK. It is not only the most commonly diagnosed cancer among men, but figures from NHS England show it was also the most diagnosed cancer in 2023, with 58,137 new cases. Mr Stroman shares nine common symptoms of prostate cancer that men should look out for this January: Finding it difficult to start urinating or straining to urinate; Having a weak flow of urine; “Stop start”urinating; Needing to urinate urgently or often, or both; Feeling like you still need to urinate when you've just finished; Needing to urinate during the night; Erectile dysfunction (being unable to get or keep an erection); Blood in your urine or semen; Lower back pain and losing weight without trying to (these may be symptoms of advanced prostate cancer). While prostate cancer can affect men of any age, it is more common among those over 50.

    Further Information

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    System Diagnoses Infections in 20 Minutes Fight  Antimicrobial Resistance

    A new technique which slashes the time taken to diagnose microbial infections from days to minutes could help save lives and open up a new front in the battle against antibiotic resistance, researchers say. Engineers and clinicians from the UK and China are behind the breakthrough system, called AutoEnricher. It combines microfluidic technology with sophisticated analysis and machine learning to enable the diagnosis of pathogens in just 20 minutes. In a paper published in the journal Nature Communications, the researchers show how they validated the effectiveness of their system on hundreds of real patient samples, delivering diagnoses with 95% accuracy even in samples with very low concentrations of pathogens. They also demonstrate how AutoEnricher can diagnose multiple simultaneous infections. In the future, the system could be a valuable tool to tackle antimicrobial resistance, a rapidly-accelerating global threat to human health which caused five million deaths in 2019 and is projected to kill 10 million people a year by 2050.

    Media Contact and Further Information

    Rapid culture-free diagnosis of clinical pathogens via integrated microfluidic-Raman micro-spectroscopy. Nature Communications. 16 December 2025. Please contact Ross Barker in the University of Glasgow External Relations team at ross.barker@glasgow.ac.uk

     

    Mind Body Soul Experience

    Mind Body Soul Experience is returning to Alexandra Palace: 17, 18, 19  October 2026. Get ready to step into a world of wellness, growth, and self-celebration. Recharge your spirit, reconnect with yourself, and embrace the best version of YOU. Book your early bird ticket now! Two tickets for only £15* [*Additional booking fees apply]. Three unforgettable days. Spiritual coaches, readers and healers. FREE Experience Zone sessions running throughout the weekend. Inspiring and motivational talks.  Workshops offering longer more in-depth sessions. Bookable in advance, additional charges apply.  Marketplace offering everything you need for your holistic lifestyle.  Entry to the OM Yoga Show and Vegan Life Live included with your ticket.

    Further Information:  Please contact Claire on Tel: 01787 220650;  claire@primeimpact.co.uk  https://www.mindbodysoul.show/tickets/

     

    The Nicholas Gonzalez Foundation

    This may be one of the most historic moments for health in U.S. history. Last week, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. launched new Dietary Guidelines for Americans with a message that couldn’t be clearer—or more refreshing: Eat Real Food. I could almost hear Dr. Nicholas Gonzalez, Dr. William Donald Kelley, Dr. Weston A. Price, and other nutritional pioneers cheering from the heavens. For more than 40 years, The Gonzalez Protocol® has taught exactly this truth: the body has an extraordinary capacity to heal – even from the most challenging diagnoses – when it is nourished with whole, nutrient-dense foods. That means avoiding processed foods, cooking with healthy fats, limiting grains, and returning to the wisdom of real nourishment. Click to view the YouTube Video

    Further Information:  Mary Beth Gonzalez marybeth@nicholasgonzalezfoundation.com   https://gonzalezguidance.com/  www.thegonzalezprotocol.com  Please Donate  

     

    Human Givens College: Effective Pain Management

    With Dr Grahame Brown – Tuesday 24 Feb 2026 via Zoom. Discover how to use the mind/body system to alleviate pain and accelerate healing. This illuminating day gives you the benefit of his extensive experience as he explores important new insights about how we experience pain – derived from the latest neuroscience – and runs through a powerful range of psychological and behavioural techniques for managing pain naturally, speeding up healing and improving quality of life. People suffering from emotional distress tend to experience more pain, and those in pain tend to experience mental health problems, so these skills are very useful to have. You will have plenty of time throughout the day to ask questions – it's a unique opportunity to train with this specialist from the comfort of your own home and to learn how to help people take back control.

    Further Information:  Tuesday 24 Feb 2026 via Zoom. Contact us at Tel: +44 (0)1323 811690;  info@humangivens.com   https://www.humangivens.com/college/effective-pain-management-live-online-training/#price  

     

    School of Homeopathy: Neurodiversity  Dr Massimo Mangialavori

    Saturday 14th March, Sunday 15th March 2026, Onsite or Online (at Ammerdown and online via Zoom). A two-day seminar with globally renowned Italian homeopath Dr Massimo Mangialavori, dedicated to deepening clinical work with neurodiverse patients. Massimo will explore how to take and understand neurodiversity cases in real-life settings, highlighting what to listen for, how to recognise recurring themes, and how to navigate complexity in both children and adults. Through live case examples and discussion, participants will be guided step by step from first interview through analysis to long-term case management, with a particular focus on maintaining clinical rigour while respecting each patient’s unique experience. Massimo will show how his Method of Complexity in Homeopathic Medicine integrates philosophy, materia medica, medical training, anthropology, and modern classifications into a practical model that helps practitioners see relationships, remedy families, and deeper narratives beneath surface behaviour. For homeopaths and students wishing to work more confidently with autism, ADHD, OCD, learning differences, and other expressions of neurodiversity, this seminar offers a rare opportunity to study directly with a teacher who has helped shape contemporary homeopathic thinking worldwide

    Further Information: Online Via Zoom  To Book Online  To Book Onsite  or Tel: +44 (0)1453 709; Email: jennie@soh.uk  https://www.schoolofhealth.com/

     

    Alzheimer’s Prevention Charity Nutrition Biomarkers Detect Dementia Risk

    The Food for the Brain Foundation’s Cognitive Function Test will now be used to assess blood biomarkers being developed in the ‘READ OUT’ trial, a UK-based research project. The project is investigating the use of blood tests to improve dementia diagnosis. It's part of the Blood Biomarker Challenge, which aims to integrate blood tests into the NHS dementia diagnostic pathways. In addition to the Cognitive Function Test, the Food for the Brain Foundation is also starting a ‘DRIfT’ trial of nutrition-related biomarkers to see how they predict future risk, and what happens when you improve them.  DRIfT stands for ‘Dementia Risk Index functional Test’ and is a painless pinprick test that measures a person’s omega-3 index, vitamin D, homocysteine for B vitamins, HbA1c for blood sugar control and glutathione index as a measure of one’s antioxidant status.  Participation in this research is open to all. So far over 4,000 people have joined the trial. Foodforthebrain.org are hoping to enrol 10,000 by the end of the year who will agree to take the online Cognitive Function Test twice a year, complete a nutrition and lifestyle questionnaire and have a before and after blood test from a home test kit. In return these important ‘citizen scientists’ will receive personalised guidance on how to reduce their future risk of cognitive decline.

    Further Information

    For more information visit www.foodforthebrain.org/driftstudy The Food for the Brain Foundation (foodforthebrain.org) is an educational and research charity, focussing on dementia prevention. It provides a free online validated Cognitive Function Test, followed by the Dementia Risk Index questionnaire. This assesses eight drivers of dementia, helping you determine what you need to change to dementia-proof your brain. www.foodforthebrain.org/tests The charity’s Scientific Advisory Board can be seen here: https://foodforthebrain.org/SAB/

     

    Bloom Juice Co. UK’s First GLP-1-Smoothie Range

    Bloom Juice Co., the innovative café chain known for its unique offering of made-to-order Juice, Matcha and Acai ranges, has announced the launch of the UK’s first dedicated GLP-1-friendly smoothie range, marking a new step in how high-street cafés respond to changing customer needs around appetite, fullness and everyday nutrition. The launch comes amid a rapid rise in awareness and use of GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro across the UK. Recent consumer data shows usage of GLP-1 treatments has nearly doubled, increasing from around 2% of adults to approximately 4.4%, as more people explore new approaches to managing appetite and weight. Estimates suggest around 1.5 million adults in the UK are now using GLP-1 medications privately or via the NHS.

    Media Contact and Further Information

    Bloom Juice Co is a fast growing innovation-led cafe chain launched in 2024 with stores in Cambridge, Derby, Leeds & Lincoln, serving in-house made-to-order juice blends, smoothies, Acai bowls & ceremonial matcha. Please contact Steve Bryant via steve@bloomsmoothies.co.uk

     

    Winter Term at the Wee Yoga Room

    Happy New Year to you all! A wee reminder to book your spot this term as soon as you can as it is filling up quickly! You can book here: Lots of exciting new classes including a new Aerial yoga beginners course. You can find out more here: Yoga Styles

    Further Information: Book Here: https://www.theweeyogaroom.com/index.php/login

     

    Snap the Ultimate Trio

    Over 50% of men will experience prostate issues at some point in their lives. Most don’t think about it until it starts affecting sleep, energy, or daily comfort. And by then, it often feels harder to get ahead of. So starting this year, we focused on building one complete daily system that supports prostate health as part of a bigger picture. That system is the Ultimate Trio. As we looked closer at how the body works over time, one thing became clear. Prostate health does not exist on its own. Circulation, blood flow, and daily vitality all play a role in how you feel day to day. Supporting one area without the others can leave gaps. The Ultimate Trio brings those pieces together. It combines Prostate Health, Nitric Oxide Booster, and Testo Booster into one routine designed for daily use. This bundle is 56% OFF when you subscribe and save. The Ultimate Trio is designed to support: Prostate and urinary health;  Circulation and blood flow; Daily vitality and energy

    Further Information

    For further information, please contact the Snap Supplements Team on Tel: +1 888 491 5043; happy@snapsupplements.comhttps://snapsupplements.com/

     

    Amchara Health Retreats Detox

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    Buteyko Breathing Clinics 2026

    Live Online Buteyko Breathing Clinics are returning in 2026! These interactive Zoom clinics are designed to help you improve your breathing and overall wellbeing, guided live by Patrick McKeown, world-renowned breathing educator. Each session combines education, practical breathing exercises, and a live Q&A, giving you tools you can start using straight away. Asthma & Respiratory Conditions – 3 Feb ‘26; Snoring, Sleep Apnea & Insomnia – 4 Feb ’26;  Stress, Anxiety, Racing Mind & Panic Disorder  - 23 Feb;. What’s Included: 90-minute live online clinic; 15-minute live Q&A with Patrick ; Join from anywhere in the world; Investment: £65 per clinic

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    Ray All Yoga

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    Emotions & the Chakras

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    Further Information 

    The fee is £43 per webinar; Book all four for £152 (£20 off). To book, email Delcia at Delcia.mcneil@gmail.com   https://www.chakrapsychology.co.uk/   https://delciamcneil.artweb.com/  

     

    ITS – Courageous By Design

    3-Hour Online Applied Neuroscience Workshop led by Professor Patricia Riddell & Ian McDermott Wednesday 18 February 2026, 2-5pm UK time. You’ll explore: Confidence vs Courage - and how to intentionally build both; The neuroscience of self and strengthening your personal narrative; How emotional self-regulation creates clarity and courage; How to quiet the inner critic and cultivate a more supportive inner voice. Confidence and courage may feel intangible, but the science behind them is clear - and learnable. This is not a lecture – it’s an experiential learning designed to give you insight and tools you can use immediately and for life. It’s easy to delay working on confidence because it’s invisible. But the moment you choose to invest in it, the rewards shape every decision, relationship, and opportunity that follows.

    Further Information

    Please contact ITS on Tel: 01268777125;  info@itsnlp.com    https://itsnlp.com/being-courageous-by-design-the-neuroscience-of-confidence-that-lasts/

     

    Nutrition for Mental Health – Patrick Holford

    Monday 9th March 2026  1pm - 6pm GMT. Online or In-person. We’re delighted to welcome Patrick Holford BSc DipION FBANT NTCRP the UK’s best-known nutritionist and author of 45+ books, as our keynote speaker, alongside an outstanding expert panel of School of Health teachers. Whether you’re a nutritionist, a student, or someone passionate about mental wellness, this will be an inspiring, practical, hope-filled afternoon of learning - held in person at Hawkwood and streamed live online. His session, titled “Alzheimer’s-Prevention is the Cure”, will bring cutting-edge insight into how nutritional approaches can support brain resilience and emotional wellbeing in the longer term.

    Further Information

    Please contact School of Health noreply@soh.uk  www.schoolofhealth.com   https://www.schoolofhealth.com/nutrition-courses/nutrition-for-mental-health/

     

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