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Understanding the Link Between Stress and IBS — and How Massage Can Help

When we experience stress, the body releases hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline, preparing us for “fight or flight.” While this response can be helpful in short bursts, chronic stress keeps these hormones elevated, which can disrupt digestion and increase gut sensitivity

Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and How Holistic Therapies Can Help

Seasonal Affective Disorder is typically linked to reduced exposure to natural sunlight during autumn and winter months. This lack of light can disrupt the body’s circadian rhythm and affect levels of serotonin and melatonin, hormones that regulate mood, sleep, and energy.

The Impact of Stress on the Body — and How Holistic Therapies Can Help You Feel Good Again

Stress doesn’t have to control your wellbeing. Holistic therapies offer gentle, natural ways to calm the nervous system, support physical health, and restore emotional balance. At Feel Good Balham, we offer a range of therapies designed to support the body’s natural healing processes and bring you back into balance. Each treatment works in its own unique way to help relieve tension, clear blockages, and promote deep relaxation.

Understanding the Difference Between Acupuncture and Dry Needling: Which Is Right for You?

Two treatments that often draw curiosity — and sometimes confusion — are acupuncture and dry needling. Both use fine, sterile needles inserted into the body, but they come from very different traditions and serve different therapeutic purposes.