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‘I am really suffering from cephalgia today' may sound a lot more distinguished than ‘I've got a headache' but they are, in fact, one and the same.

Energy: we all need it to survive and to enjoy life- but with 1 in 5 of us lacking energy* we reach for the energy drinks or caffeine tablets for that quick boost.

A new mini guide, created by MLDUK, the professional association of qualified Manual Lymphatic Drainage practitioners in the UK, reveals how this specialised massage therapy improves the ability of the body’s lymphatic system to cleanse from the inside out, aka detox.

In Ayurveda everyone and everything is made up of the five elements of earth, air, fire, water and ether, which are categorised into three groups known as the Doshas, Vata (air and ether), Pitta (fire and water) and Kapha (earth and water).

People have been going on retreats for thousands of years. It is a time when we step outside our ordinary lives to reflect on ourselves, our gifts, goals and dreams in life, our values and our relationships. A retreat can be taken for reasons related to spirituality, stress, health, lifestyle, or social or ecological concerns and can either be a time of solitude or a community experience.

Definition: Myofascial Trigger Points - Often very painful, or highly aggravating, areas in muscles causing pain, stiffness and limited range of motion, as well as other symptoms.

Solar and lunar eclipses profoundly influence all signs, says Tristan Morell