HIS Hair on BBC3 documentary

Who saw HIS Hair featured on BBC3’s ‘I Want to Change my Body’?

Aired on Monday, the programme focussed on young people aged between 16-25 who were going to extreme lengths in order to feel happier with themselves.

 

Jamie, a 25-year-old professional dancer from Blackpool, started losing his hair when he was 18 and was unhappy with his receding hair line. He spent hours styling it in the morning and found that it was holding him back in the dance world.

   

Jamie decided to opt for MHT® in order to feel more confident and develop his career.

 

In the documentary, you see Jamie attend his consultation with HIS co-founder Ian Watson at HIS Hair’s Harley Street clinic. Fellow co-founder Ranbir Rai-Watson performed Jamie’s treatments in Manchester and Paris to fit in with his schedule.

Watching the treatment in progress, you can see the huge difference it makes to Jamie’s look. He is shocked but loves the change.

By the end of his two treatments and touch-up treatment, Jamie’s new look is in full swing.

 

Since having MHT®, Jamie’s confidence has improved enormously and he has been offered a new job in the US and the Caribbean.

We are so happy that our treatment has done so much for Jamie’s self esteem and we wish him the best if luck.

You can catch ‘I Want to Change my Body’ on BBC iPlayer here.

Stop the cries of infant colic

It is thought that colic affects around 1 in 5 babies. Colic is the medical term for excessive, frequent crying in a baby who appears to be otherwise healthy and well fed. It is a poorly understood yet common condition, and can be very strenuous for parents coping with new-born babies.

It generally disappears when the child is around 4-6 months old, but can last for up to a year.

There is currently no known cause or cure for colic, which makes it all the more frustrating for parents.

There are some techniques that may help, such as bathing your baby in a warm bath and preventing your baby from swallowing air by sitting them upright during feeding.

Another technique worth trying is Bowen. Bowen is a drug-free, non-invasive complementary therapy. With primarily fingers and thumbs, 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 that individual.

No hard-tissue manipulation or force is used and 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.

Bowen prides itself on being able to trigger the body’s own healing systems. Rather than 'making' the body change, Bowen 'asks' the body to recognise and make the changes it requires.

One mother that used Bowen for her daughter’s colic said: “Grace used to scream in pain, clench her fists, bring her knees to her chest and become rigid.

“She would cry every evening from around 8pm until midnight or after.

“After two sessions of Bowen she became so much more relaxed.

“The touch involved in Bowen was so gentle, but effective. The therapy has enabled Grace’s personality to shine through the tears. I would recommend Bowen to any parent whose baby is suffering from severe colic.”

If your child suffers from colic and are interested in how Bowen Therapy can help, visit the website to find a Bowen therapist near you or call 0844 561 7173.

Blogger’s documentation of her hair loss during chemotherapy makes the prospect of losing hair a much less daunting experience

This week, blogger and Breast Cancer sufferer, Laura Price, documented her hair loss experience during chemotherapy in her latest blog for The Huffington Post. The blog sees Price not only share her hair loss experience with photographic documentation, showing that it is not such a daunting thing to go through as would first seem, but she does so with wit and humour, her light hearted approach showing that hair loss cannot crush the human spirit, and that it is something that should be embraced, not feared.

As well as making light of the sensitive situation, stating ‘you save a fortune on shampoo and conditioner,’ Price gives a real, straight-forward picture of what hair loss meant for her, stating ‘Being bald hasn't exactly been the best thing to ever happen to me, but it certainly is liberating.’ While Price doesn't deny the fact that losing her hair was an unwanted obstacle to battle with, she notes that it should not be seen as a negative thing, but as something wholly liberating, if approached with a bit of humour and imagination.

Her advice on ‘How to lose your hair in 10 easy steps (ideally during chemotherapy)’ gives those going through the same process a guide to taking charge of their hair loss and not letting it beat them, with pieces of advice such as ‘ask a friendly local hairdresser to create a pixie crop,’ ‘Return to local hairdresser for full Sinead shave’ and ‘Don a wig and adopt an alter ego accordingly’ that will help people to overcome the thought of losing their hair.  

Price’s light advice gives those about to embark upon a similar experience, whether through chemotherapy or other means, some light relief, and shows that losing your hair is not as daunting as it would initially seem if you embrace the process and inject a bit of fun and humour. 

Make Fish the Dish of the Day: Fish Keeps Asthma Symptoms at Bay!

A new study carried out in Rotterdam has found that introducing fish into your child’s diet between the ages of 6 months- 1 year can help in reducing the risk of developing asthma later on in life.

The study assessed the medical records of 7210 children, along side their early fish consumption levels, and found that 40-45% of the children who were not introduced to fish until after the age of 1 had developed symptoms of asthma, compared to 30% of children who consumed fish between the ages of 6 months and 1 year.

The study concludes that introducing fish into your child’s diet during this window of opportunity can reduce the risks of developing asthma by around 36%.

It was also found that the benefits of fish to children’s health was not dependant on the amount of fish consumed, meaning that introducing even a little fish into your child’s diet during this time will give them a better chance of staving off asthma.

Jessica Kiefte-De Jong, lead author of the study, states ‘introduction to fish between 6 and 12 months- but no fish consumption afterward- is associated with a lower prevalence of wheezing.’

It is believed that these health benefits are a result of certain fatty acids that fish contains that can help to protect the body against the symptoms of asthma.

Paediatrician T. Bernard Kinane comments that these results are not surprising, stating that they ‘make reasonable sense because that’s when the immune system is getting educated.’

Even though the benefits of fish in the protection against asthma only appear to fall between the ages of 6-12 months, this does not mean that fish should not be included in your child’s diet at any age.

Fish have many other health benefits, the fact that they are a great source of protein and are high in Omega-3 fatty acids helping greatly in growth and organ health, as well as being a “brain food” for a healthy mind.

BTPA's tribute to Bill Tarmey

Bill Tarmey, who played Coronation Street’s Jack Duckworth for over 25 years, sadly passed away last Friday.

Aged 71, Bill died at his home in Tenerife after years of ill-health.

He regularly used Bowen therapy to ease intense pain in his shoulders, arms and hips.

He had tried all the conventional treatments for his pain and was “desperate to find an answer.”

He didn't want any more surgery, but he was willing to try anything else.

We went to see Bowen therapist Hadden Todd and, by his third visit, Bowen had achieved wonders. "The difference for me was enormous, really enormous," said Bill.

He continued with Bowen for many years and even recommended it to anyone who was experiencing pain. "The point is, Bowen is so gentle in comparison to other hands-on treatments: no one is going to throw you around the room by your legs – so at the very least it can't do any harm."

"I say give it a go before there's any talk of surgery or other more drastic treatment. Try Bowen … and like me, you may get one heck of a surprise."

We were so sad to hear that Bill lost his battle with ill-health, but we are glad that he found some relief in Bowen.

He will be missed.

HIS Hair Manchester Open Day!

They’ve done Birmingham; They've done London… so it’s time to take on Manchester.

Following the huge success of the Harley Street open day last month, HIS are now taking their services up north, holding another open day, this time at their Manchester clinic.

You’ll have a chance to speak to the experts and see a live demo of award-winning celebrity hairdresser, Daniel Johnson, getting an MHT^® touch-up. Daniel is the man that styles the likes of Wayne Rooney, Mario Banotelli, Joleon Lescott  and Ashley Young, so whether you’re a red or blue man - come and get  first-hand experience of MHT^® and the results it can offer.

You’ll also get an opportunity to meet past clients and go for a free drop-in consultation on the day. It is recommended that you book a consultation time beforehand by emailing info@hishairclinic.com.

One past client that attended the Harley Street open day said “It was a pleasure for me to come up and spend some time with potential HIS clients considering the treatment and to share my own experience.

I know first hand that this is a massive decision to make and this kind of opportunity to meet former clients and to discuss common issues in an open, friendly environment was not available when I was first looking into HIS as a solution for myself.

Although I was only able to stay for a couple of hours, aside from English I met guys from Spain, Sweden and France all searching for a solution.”

The event will take place on Thursday 15^th November 2012 from 12noon to 7pm; there will be refreshments on the day.

RSVP by sending an email with your name and contact number to info@hishairclinic.com to give them an indication for catering and staffing.

For more information on the open day, you can call HIS Hair Clinic on 0845 604 4618.

()HIS Hair Manchester Clinic: 61 Oxford Street, Oxford Place, Manchester, M1 6EQ.

Willy Wonka of the Art World Set to Change How Children View Healthy Food!

You would be forgiven for thinking, on first glance, that Carl Warner’s creations were just mystical, intricate landscapes; however, look a bit closer and you’ll get a tasty surprise!

The Willy Wonka of the art world’s latest venture of Foodscapes, a series of landscape photographs created entirely out of food, are to be published in his new book,  ‘A world of food,’ and are set to explore food in a fun and creative way.

Warner’s aim for his latest Foodscape project is to get children interested in healthy food options, as opposed to just wanting a plate of chips or a cake. Warner states ‘I use my work as a vehicle to get kids to think about what they are eating.’ Warner’s landscapes certainly do this, his pasta and cucumber trees, chilli pepper scorpion and banana hot-air balloon, complete with melon fruit basket, giving a whole new fun and creative meaning to healthy food choices.

Warner has said that he wants to change the face of healthy food with his images, making them more engaging and appetising, tempting children to pick fruit and veg at meal times over a less healthy option: ‘…make Asparagus become a rocket or turrets on a castle and it makes it much more engaging for them.’

Through Warner’s images, it is no longer a ‘yucky’ plate of broccoli in front of your child at the dinner table, but an enchanted, creepy forest that they can’t wait to explore. Seeing food in a more imaginative and engaging way at meal time, as opposed to ‘boring greens’, will encourage children to want to choose these healthy food options more, and in turn lead to a happy, healthy future generation.

National Stress Awareness Day

Women between the ages of 25 and 34 are said to be the most stressed.

Today is National Stress Awareness Day and, according to a survey carried out by Kalms, climbing the career ladder, being a parent, paying the mortgage and trying to maintain a social life all trigger higher stress levels in women aged 25-34.

The study also concluded that, over a year, the average Brit gets stressed 208 times and men and women tend to worry about different things.

Neil Shah, Director of the Stress Management Society said: “Women worry more about bills and finances, and juggling their time, but men are more concerned about working long hours and debt.”

The Bowen Technique is a natural, drug-free, non-invasive, complementary therapy that can help combat stress.

Rather than 'making' the body change, Bowen 'asks' the body to recognise the ailment and make the changes it requires.

 

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 that individual.

No hard-tissue manipulation or force is needed or used.

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.

Bowen is known for its soothing qualities for physical complaints; however it is an extremely relaxing experience that can have many emotional benefits too.

One client said: “It is exactly what I needed at a time when stress in my life has been at a peak and for quite some time now. The results I am experiencing are beyond my expectations, as I find old injuries are eased out and movement in my neck, jaw, legs releasing into some kind of freedom for spontaneity such as I felt in my mid-20's.”

Read the rest of the client’s testimonial here.

If you are stressed, or are caring for somebody is, and are interested in how Bowen Therapy can help you visit the website to find a Bowen therapist near you or call 0844 561 7173.