Reflexology Reflexology is a gentle yet effective complementary therapy for all ages and suitable for most people with very few exceptions and contra-indications. It may be given as a standalone treatment or alongside conventional medicine as part of an integrated care package. Our feet have several reflex points that form a map of your body … Continued
Important first aid actions and guidance This is useful, practical first aid information to help treat and support children and young people facing a minor physical or mental emergency at home. The information is neither exhaustive nor comprehensive but it does offer a place to start. We have the skills to care for our children … Continued
Touch for Health “To empower ourselves and others to be responsible for developing self-awareness, health and well-being through TFH.” Touch for Health® Kinesiology (TFHK ) is a system of balancing posture, attitude and life energy for greater comfort, vitality and enjoyment of your life. Touch for Health falls under the branch of alternative and complementary … Continued
Flower and Vibrational Essences – from the BFVEA website: www.bfvea.com Today essences are made from various sources, but they are best known as originating from flowers, which is not surprising as flowers have been used in various therapeutic and mood enhancing activities throughout the ages. The concept of employing a flower’s energy for improving wellbeing, … Continued
Did you know strength training for 1 hour per week decreases your risk of stroke and heart attack by 40-70%* What is Strength Training? Strength training is using your own bodyweight or equipment (e.g. dumbbells) to build muscle mass, improving bone density, strength, and endurance. Children naturally hop, skip, jump and bound but as we … Continued
When How Hard What How Every day for at least 60 mins.Split the time throughout the day if you need to! Moderate (can’t sing) Vigorous (can’t speak) Aerobic ActivityMake your heart go faster! Running, swimming, football, netball, trampolining, dancing gymnastics, skipping, cycling etc. At least 3 days per week as part of the 60 mins. … Continued
When How Hard How Toddlers (1-2yrs) at least 180 mins per day.Spread the time throughout the day. Active and Outdoor play. Messy playDanceThrow & catchGamesWalkingPlayground/park etc. Pre-schoolers (3-5yrs) at least 180 mins per day.Spread the time throughout the day. Within the 180 minutes include at least 60 minutes of moderate (can’t sing) to vigorous (can’t talk) activity. … Continued
Guidance for Health – Cardiovascular When What Build up to doing at least 2-3 sessions of Moderate Intensity (not be able to sing) exercise per week**. If you measure your own blood pressure, do not exercise if your resting systolic blood pressure (top number) is greater than 220, or your diastolic pressure (bottom number) is … Continued
Guidance for Health – Cardiovascular When What Accumulate at least 150 minutes of moderate (not be able to sing) exercise per week**. or – 75 minutes of vigorous (not be able to talk) exercise per week.(very rigorous can be in shorter bouts)or – A combination of each. Do some physical activity each day, any activity … Continued
Physical activity guidelines 65+