Health & Wellbeing

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Listen when your body whispers

All too often we just put up with pain. Perhaps we’ve tried several methods of pain relief or various…

‘New Forest used as open sewer’ claim

by Faith Eckersall An environmental charity has accused Southern Water of treating the New Forest as ‘an open sewer’. Freedom of…

Centenerian soccer star Stan’s the man

A football-loving resident from Wickmeads care home in Tuckton near Christchurch enjoyed a very special 100th birthday celebration with…

‘Let’s get the jab done’ says NHS

Dorset Healthcare says that, with Covid-19 still spreading in our communities there are lots of opportunities to grab whichever…

Don’t let your body get in your way

When you try a new experience, it can be daunting not knowing what to expect. I’m often asked what…

Walking Hinton with Chris Slade

Exploring Stour & Avon… with retired Dorset rights of way officer  Hinton Martell and Hinton Parva have been combined into one…

No need to fear food

When it comes to nutrition and weight management, there are plenty of people wanting a quick fix and plenty…

Online or face-to-face?

One thing I love about being a hypnotherapist is that I can work from pretty much anywhere, so I…

Helpful hints on hay fever

Q. I suffer from hay fever, but I love my garden and plants, how can I enjoy my garden…

Charity staff prevail despite Pandemic

Employees at Dorset’s Disability Charity Diverse Abilities have completed their qualifications, despite challenges and changes to learning during the…