Holistic therapy is used to describe treatments which promote natural healing and wellbeing. Techniques such as acupuncture have been around for centuries and have remained popular thanks to their restorative properties without the need for medicine. The benefits of holistic therapy include pain relief, a reduction in stress, relaxation, more energy and positivity. At Acresfield [...]
The summer is a great time for fun in the sun. Make sure that you get to enjoy it by caring for your skin. It takes little to no effort to protect your skin against damaging solar rays so you can have a carefree time both at home and away. Decléor Aroma Sun Expert is [...]
What is Sports Massage? Sports massage is a form of massage that involves your soft tissues being manipulated through a range of techniques to benefit an individual engaged in regular physical activity. It is designed to help correct soft tissue problems such imbalances caused by repetitive and strenuous activity whether that be through a sport, [...]
Getting to know which is your body type will help weight loss potential. Everyone’s body is obviously unique, but as a general rule they can be categorised into three primary types. Body composition should be focussed on, as opposed to weight loss. Seeing a change in your body shape is a better indicator of [...]
Reflexology is available to book at Acresfield Spa on Mondays. The treatment is bookable with Janet Laurent throughout the day and lasts one hour. Please call her on 07546380248. The cost per session is £35. Please note that membership discount does not apply and that payment must be made by bank transfer or cash.
Why do I feel bloated? Feeling bloated is caused by inflammation. Inflammation is part of the body's immune response, and occurs when irritants, pathogens and damaged cells are recognised. The body will respond by trying to heal itself and defend against harm. Just as you can recognise when you eat something that irritates your digestive [...]
Over the next 40 days we'll be revealing a new set of daily Acresfield Lifestyle Challenges. Join in and try something new. The aim is to help you to invest in your mindfulness, body, fitness and sense of adventure. We'd love to hear how your are getting on. Visit us on Facebook to let us [...]
It's the final instalment of our Motivation Month blog series. For our last entry we want to share with you some encouragement by dispelling some common myths about exercise. There are some side effects to working out that you may find surprising, but trust us, it's all positive indications that your body is hard at [...]
Have you ever considered if it matters what to eat before and after you exercise? Here's our recipe to success when it comes to exercise. At it’s most primary function food is designed to fuel our bodies and in the same way that a petrol vehicle doesn’t run on diesel it’s important to take care [...]
If you’ve been hitting the Gym at Acresfield this month then you may have already taken note of some of our handy tips to keep you moving and feeling great. We’ve sourced a range of tips and reminders that are quick to read and remember. Why not write your favourites down? Here’s the complete list [...]
