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How chakra balancing oils can support emotional wellbeing - Jennifer Young
How chakra balancing oils can support emotional wellbeing
We use our chakra oils in our Balanced Body and Mind massage, but you can also take them home for everyday wellbeing and self care. Read more...
Cancer's Chastity Belt - By Caitlin Wilde - Jennifer Young
Cancer's Chastity Belt - By Caitlin Wilde
Cait, who was diagnosed with a form of Leukaemia when she was 17 years old, shares her experiences, thoughts and campaigns on her vibrant Instagram page @caitswidlecake. Since her treatment... Read more...
What Happens Now? - By Penny Mitchell - Jennifer Young
What Happens Now? - By Penny Mitchell
Hello, my name is Penny, I live in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire and I am 49. I was diagnosed with breast cancer at the beginning of lockdown 2020.   I found... Read more...
Is it true? A poem by Angharad Lewis - Jennifer Young
Is it true? A poem by Angharad Lewis
Angharad Lewis is a massage therapist and Jennifer Young Training School graduate. She has kindly written many words for us before, relating to her experiences of offering spa therapies to... Read more...
It doesn't always go to plan. By Lisa King - Jennifer Young
It doesn't always go to plan. By Lisa King
I suppose the moral of me telling this part of my story is, that cancer treatment is unpredictable and even though we’d like to think that the treatment plan and... Read more...
Hero Balm To The Rescue - By Verite Collins - Jennifer Young
Hero Balm To The Rescue - By Verite Collins
Surely, I can’t be the only one who is experiencing these forms of skin irritation. Especially not the only one struggling with unsightly itchy skin outbreaks making me miserable and... Read more...
Is it only about genes? -  Beverly, Nourishing Insights - Jennifer Young
Is it only about genes? - Beverly, Nourishing Insights
  It is common knowledge that many cancers are influenced by genetics. The frequent questioning from doctors, diving into your family history often gives this away. However, there are lots... Read more...
Medical Menopause and Me by Laura Killen - Jennifer Young
Medical Menopause and Me by Laura Killen
My name is Laura, mum to four children and wife to Simon. So, at age 36 I was diagnosed with primary breast cancer, in 2016 my youngest son was just three... Read more...
Georgina: I didn't feel embarrassed, I didn't feel scared. They were so compassionate and kind. #BCAMandME - Jennifer Young
Georgina: I didn't feel embarrassed, I didn't feel scared. They were so compassionate and kind. #BCAMandME
  For many, the idea of treatment for breast cancer is sometimes more daunting than the treatment itself. Having to stand topless in a room full of strangers, discussing the... Read more...
Jodi: Burying feelings, burying trauma, it doesn't help anyone  #BCAMandME - Jennifer Young
Jodi: Burying feelings, burying trauma, it doesn't help anyone #BCAMandME
   Jodi, @thesalontrainer, shares her message for breast cancer awareness month. "I think I speak on behalf of the majority of the breast cancer community when I say that I'd... Read more...
Natalie: People need to be aware of their bodies, every single day #BCAMandME - Jennifer Young
Natalie: People need to be aware of their bodies, every single day #BCAMandME
  Nat C shares her message for breast cancer awareness month with us.  Throughout October we are constantly reminded to check our boobs, know our normal and say something if... Read more...
Jo: The Darker Side of Pink, and MetUp UK #BCAMandME - Jennifer Young
Jo: The Darker Side of Pink, and MetUp UK #BCAMandME
    Breast cancer awareness month has been accused of portraying breast cancer as the pink and fluffy cancer, displaying many issues on a superficial level.  Jo Taylor, founder of MetUp... Read more...