Many people have to work harder, often trying to balance the conflicting demands of work and family, and suffer increased stress as a result. To help cope with the tension and overwork, more and more people are willing to explore holistic therapies to relax mind, body and spirit.

AVAILABLE THERAPIES

• Acupuncture.

Acupuncture is a technique of inserting hair-like, fine needles into known "acupuncture points" along "meridians". The intentions behind such treatments are those of balancing and tonifying the flow of Qi or vital energy throughout the physical, emotional and spiritual bodies.

Generally, there is minimal sensation. This is due to the extreme fineness of the needle, the sharpness of its point, and the dexterity of the practitioner in inserting it swiftly though the skin. Once the needle is in place, a sensation of a dull ache, a light electric current circulation along the treated limb, to a nice heat may be felt.
The sensation varies according to the body's constitution and the nature of the ailment or the pain. Some people don't feel anything. This sensation is always within bearable limits and is considered a sign that the acupuncture vessels are opening up to the flow of Qi and that healing is imminent.

The practice of acupuncture is based on the meridian theory in which qi (pronounced chee) or vital energy, is believed to travel through precise pathways or meridians. There are twelve major meridians, each connected to a particular organ, plus eight special or "extra" meridians. There are also innumerable smaller meridians throughout the body. The meridians connect the organs to each other and connect the interior of the body to the exterior. They actually form a sort of grid or road map of the entire bodily system. 

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• Aromatherapy Massage.

Historically aromatherapy has been used for thousands of years for healing and spiritual rituals. Aromatherapy and its various uses was a sacred practice in most traditional cultures including the Persian, Hebrew, Mayan, Greek, Egyptian and Chinese.

Today, aromatherapy is a very active movement in Europe, where it is now a recognized medicine reimbursed by medical insurance.
Plants from all over the world contain useful essential oils. These highly volatile oily substances to which the plant owes its perfume and flavour, are present between the cells and act as plant hormones, regulators, and catalysts. They may be considered as representing the vital elements or life force within the plant.
Extraction methods are of utmost importance with purity being imperative in order to obtain good therapeutic results.

Aromatherapy requires an extremely high quality of essential oils. Synthetic substances cannot replace the real product. There are hundreds of chemical components in essential oils. Most of them are in minute quantities, and yet it is the precise combinations and ratios of elements which render each oil powerful.

The therapy will include a detailed consultation which will enable the therapist to discover which blend of oils you will require for your specific problem. The oils will then be either applied directly to your body via a relaxing massage or/as well as inhaled via a diffuser during the treatment.

An example of a few of the oils and their  benefits are:-

Basil: a nerve tonic.. for insomnia, congestion and colds.
Clove Oil: an antiseptic...used for toothaches, wounds and respiratory infections.
Eucalyptus Oil: clears respiratory passages...good for skin infections.
Frankincense: for all catarrh conditions, ulcers, boils, skin care, and laryngitis.
Geranium: calming effect on the nervous system, kidney stones, skin care.
Lemon: counteracts stomach acidity, powerful bactericide.
Mint: headaches and vomiting, fevers and colds.
Orange oil: sedative, slightly hypnotic, indicated for cardiac spasms.

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• Crystal Therapy.

Various crystals and minerals are placed on or around a fully clothed person to induce deep relaxation, release stress and pain, and promote energy balance within the physical and subtle bodies. The treatment takes around an hour and crystals may be used singly or in patterns. They are placed on sites of pain, on acupuncture points or meridians, or on subtle energy vortexes called chakras.

Crystals have the ability to hold and emit energy vibrations. When a crystal is put in a watch the battery sends a constant charge through the crystal. The crystal absorbs the charge, and then releases it at such a precise rate it is used to make the watch keep perfect time. Likewise crystals affect our electro-magnetic energy fields or subtle bodies which surround and permeate the physical body. These include the etheric, emotional and mental bodies, which are collectively called the aura.

Crystals absorb, focus, direct and diffuse our energy fields to enable a diseased or out of balance body to find it's natural energetic rhythm once again. The appropriate crystals can be placed on the seven main chakras, which look like different coloured spinning wheels of subtle energy, running up the centre of the torso. These link the subtle energy fields of our aura with our emotions, glands, organs, physical body parts and subtle and physical circulatory flows. This is why wearing certain crystals such as yellow citrine may uplift you, rose quartz may help to ease heartache, and amethyst may calm a busy mind and help you to sleep.

There are many layouts to choose from, so the therapist either works intuitively or dowses with a pendulum for the right layout

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• Colonic Irrigation.

Colonic Irrigation is also know as hydrotherapy of the colon, high Colonic, entero-lavage, or simply colonic. It is the process of cleansing the colon by passing several gallons of water through it with the use of special equipment. It is similar to an enema but treats the whole colon, not just the lower bowel. This has the effect of flushing out impacted faecal matter, toxins, mucous and even parasites, that often build up over the passage of time. It is a procedure that should only be undertaken by a qualified practitioner.

Origin: Cleansing the colon with the use of hydrotherapy is not a new concept. Forms of colonic irrigation have been used successfully for decades to relieve chronic toxicity and even acute cases of toxaemia.

Alternative practitioners advise that we probably should have one bowel movement for every meal that we eat. If not, then we are not eliminating wastes completely and if input exceeds output, then we will surely suffer the consequences as some point.

Normally, several treatments will be required to achieve desired results regarding the elimination of impacted matter, and restoration of bowel regularity. Initially only gas and recent faecal matter may be expelled. Impacted faecal matter can cause an imbalance of the natural organisms that normally populate the bowel, causing what is known as dysbiosis. Decomposing matter can cause a toxic condition and may lead to many health problems, as constipation causes backed up pollution of the body cells.

Removing large amounts of toxic matter relieves the client and allows improved assimilation of the nutrients from foods and can alleviate symptoms of vitamin and other nutrient deficiencies. Colonic irrigation can help restore normal peristaltic action to a sluggish bowel, thus reducing the need for more hydrotherapy treatments over time.

During colonic irrigation, a small speculum is passed in the patient’s bowel through the rectum. This is attached to a tube, which leads to a tank or machine that pumps temperature controlled filtered water into the colon at a controlled rate (to be controlled by the practitioner). The temperature of the water should ideally be kept as close to body temperature as possible. The client will temporarily be filled with water up to the level of the entire colon. This process, although sometimes uncomfortable, is not painful. It triggers peristaltic action and the client will begin to expel the water along with faecal matter back through the tube. The faecal matter is flushed via a transparent pipe or viewing tube, so that what is eliminated may be monitored. During this treatment, the therapist will gently massage the patient’s abdomen to help dislodge impacted faecal matter. In addition to massage, sometimes acupressure, reflexology, or lymphatic drainage techniques may be used to loosen stool deposits and stimulate the bowel.

Sanitation is vital to this process. The tubes, robes, pads and of course speculums that we use are disposable.

After the Colonic: Since the colon has been cleared of solid matter, it may take one or two days before it fills up again and normal bowel movements are resumed. Some water is absorbed through the colon wall during a colonic, and one may notice an increased need to urinate for a few hours afterwards. This beneficial effect of flushing the kidneys may also be enhanced by drinking a few glasses of water with the juice of half a lemon added to each glass.

A colonic has a profound cleansing effect on the body and people feel so good afterwards that they want to double their jogging or workout time. Caution is advised here, for it can be overdone. Although light to moderate exercise is good if you are used to it, any strenuous activity should be avoided 24 hours after treatment.

If a condition, such as habitual constipation or irritable bowel, has existed for a while, tiredness may be experienced for a couple of days after the first colonic.

A light diet of fruits, vegetables, salads, soups and chicken or fish should be followed for two or three days, taking care to avoid anything that causes gas. Avoid drinks with gas, natural or added. Rich heavy food, flour products, spices and alcohol should also be omitted.

Although irrigating the colon does not remove all the intestinal bacteria, it is still helpful to take probiotics to maintain bacterial balance. Live yoghurt with acidophilus is also advised because it is an active cleanser that also adds vital force to the colon

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• Counselling.

What it is and how it can help?
At various times in our lives we all have unhappy periods, and these may lead to confused and overwhelming feelings. These unhappy times may or may not be connected to specific problems.

For some people, it helps to talk to someone outside their immediate family, and if this is the case a professionally trained counsellor may be the person to help you.
Counselling can help you make sense of your life, resolve specific problems, help you to make decisions, help you deal with phobia, stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, addictions, abuse, bereavement, divorce or separation, conflict with others, relationships, and many other issues affecting emotional and mental well-being.

The aim of counselling is for the counsellor to help you, and counsellors do this in many different ways. They may just listen, as speaking out loud about your problems helps you put your thoughts in order. The counsellor will not tell you what to do, and you will be left to make your own choices. Some counsellors, however, may go through a whole list of options, and examine the pros and cons of each option, so that you can make better informed decisions. The possibilities are endless, and will depend upon a combination of your particular problem, and the style of counselling undertaken by the counsellor.

You should recognize that no amount of counselling will help you deal with all your problems. Life is not that simple, and there is nobody who doesn't have some problems. Counselling may not help the problem to go away, but what counselling can do is to help you cope with the problems you do have.

Coping with problems is a bit like juggling! Everyone can juggle with one ball. Most people, with a bit of practice can juggle with two. A few people can juggle with three, or even more. Whatever your juggling skills, there comes a point where, if you were tossed an extra ball, you would drop the lot. That's the type of thing that happens when we reach the end of our tether. We get one too many problems to cope with, and end up unable to cope with anything.

Before you embark on a series of counselling sessions, you should ask yourself what you hope to achieve through counselling, and how will you know if the counselling has been successful. It may be, that if counselling helps you deal with the greatest problem, you will then be in a position to cope with all your remaining problems without outside professional help.

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• Diet and Nutrition (the Zone).

If you want your heart to be protected, your brain to function at it’s best and your immune system to be fighting fit……….. then The Zone is where you want to be!. By following the Zone you can prevent chronic illnesses like diabetes, cancer, heart disease, depression Alzheimer’s and the Silent Inflammation

The Zone allows you to enjoy maximum quality of life with minimum effort.

You only have to remember four things:-

1. Balance and Moderation in what you eat

Food is your best medicine

Divide your plate into three equal sections

Section 1. Fill with protein e.g. chicken, fish, tuna, salmon, sardines, lean meat, turkey meat, cheese, egg, cottage cheese.

NOTHING FRIED

Each portion should not be larger than the palm of your hand

Section 2 and 3. Can be filled with good complex carbohydrates such as salad, fruit and vegetables.

EXCEPT BANANAS, MANGO, PAPAYA AND POTATOES.

Or if you prefer you can choose refined carbohydrates such as, bread, pasta, cereal, rice, lentils, sweet corn, toast, omelette, cakes, biscuits, ice cream,

IF YOU CHOOSE THIS OPTION THEN IT MUST BE RESTRICTED TO ONLY SECTION 2 OF YOUR PLATE AND LEAVE SECTION 3 EMPTY.

In addition you must add the equivalent of one level spoon of monounsaturated fats to each plate, such as avocado, olive oil, almonds, pistachios, olives, peanuts.

Our therapist recommends that you can achieve the anti-inflammatory effects of this nutritional program by simply measuring what you eat and enjoying what you eat. Plus ensuring that you drink at least 3 litres of water a day.

2. Supplement your diet with Omega 3

Our bodies cannot produce or store this essential fatty acid, which has numerous benefits -  it works with your endocrine system to balance your hormones, it controls digestion, energy, weight and sexuality.    

Our therapsit will assess your needs and prescribe the correct amount for you.

3. Moderate exercise

If you want to enjoy good health then it is also necessary to take regular exercise and consistency is the key. So choose a form of exercise that you enjoy and you feel that you can continue on a regular basis, such as walking, swimming, Pilates or yoga.

4. De-stress

Stress is the silent enemy that can adversely affect your health and increase your body fat. However a simple meditation routine will decrease your stress levels and help you to lead a far more relaxed lifestyle.

ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS TO FIND OUT YOUR LEVEL OF SILENT INFLAMMATION.

·              Are you overweight?

·              Are you a woman and waist circumference is more than 84cm?

·              Are you a man and your waist circumference is                                                    more than 100cms?

·              Are constantly hungry?

·              Do you exercise regularly but you are still have excess fat?

·              Are you mentally tired?

·              Are you lacking in energy?

·              Do you have no control over your emotions?

·              Do you have a history of chronic illnesses in your family?

If you have answered yes to 3 questions, then you probably have a raised level of silent inflammation in your body. To determine a more exact measurement of your levels you can take a blood test ‘Rango AA/EPA’ ask Charlotte Sørensen for more information.

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Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT)
(try one or more of the links below)

Based on impressive new discoveries involving the body's subtle energies, (EFT) has been clinically effective in thousands of cases for Trauma & Abuse, Stress & Anxiety, Fears & Phobias, Depression, Addictive Cravings, Children's Issues and hundreds of physical symptoms including headaches, body pains and breathing difficulties. Properly applied, over 80% achieve either noticeable improvement or complete cessation of the problem.

...Often works where nothing else will.
...Usually rapid, long lasting and gentle.
...No drugs or equipment involved.
...Easily learned by anyone.
...Can be self applied.

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• Kinesiology.

Kinesiology is a science which investigates and analyzes human motion. It is a form of biomechanics. Kinesiology (pronounced kin-easy-ology) uses your body's bio-feedback system, whereby precision muscle testing is specifically applied to your own unique and individual physiology - thereby eliminating "guess-work."
Kinesiology uses muscle testing to identify imbalances in the body's structural, chemical, emotional or other energy, to establish the body's priority healing needs, and to evaluate energy changes brought about by a broad spectrum of both manual and non-manual therapeutic procedures.
This technique uses the body's own biofeedback system via muscle testing to promote health. The aim is to restore balance where there are nutritional deficiencies and to create wellness at a physical, emotional and spiritual level.
Applied Kinesiology is a form of chiropractic introduced in 1964. It is a diagnostic method for determining health status through muscle testing and also a therapy wherein the practitioner applies light finger-tip massage to pressure points on the body or head in order to stimulate or relax key muscles.
Nemo-Link a newly introduced therapy also includes a muscle test for diagnosis then disciplines the brain to assess and restore balance of the body and skeletal structure.
Clinical Kinesiology was developed by an Alan Beardell 20 years after applied kinesiology was introduced. Precise manipulations called hand-modes are performed on the skull or arm muscles to heal musculo-skeletal injuries, sports injuries, back and spinal pain.

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• Metamorphosis.

Rather than continue to focus on the symptoms of our disturbances Metamorphosis addresses our underlying, unconscious patterns of stress that create imbalance, disharmony and illness. This allows the person to relax and not have to re-enter or interpret events of the past. By doing this the unconscious mind is un-conditioned rather than re-conditioned. This is the beginning of operating from our own inner guidance rather than from our prenatal and external influences. This is the freedom we all desire!
Metamorphosis addresses the underlying stress patterns that arrived at conception via our genetic and karmic patterns. Within the genetic and karmic patterns is the initial stress pattern of humanity. In working this way we are creating permanent change, for we are addressing tension at its origin.
Our underlying stress patterns influence how we view and experience life. We are either in response to life, which is a spontaneous, healthy interaction with life and all living things or we are in reaction. Reaction to life is expressed in an array of mental, emotional, physical and behavioural symptoms. We react to life from our underlying, often unconscious, stress patterns. Because we address the underlying pattern rather than the symptom, Metamorphosis brings about permanent change and is helpful to anyone. I have listed symptoms below so that you can recognize the depth of working in this way. Metamorphosis is truly a gift to humanity as it assists with all levels of discomfort and dysfunction.
We work on the feet and spine to address the primary patterns behind the discomfort and dis-ease in ones life. We work on the head to address tension in relation to thinking. This is often experienced as headaches, analyzing, worrying, over thinking, can’t stop thinking, unclear thinking or mental illness. We work on the hands to address our executive ability, the ability to 'do' things as well as handle or cope with our patterns, emotions or life itself!

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• Homeopathy.

Starting a homeopathic treatment

Homeopathy is an effective and scientific system of healing which assists the natural tendency of the body to heal itself. It recognises that all symptoms of ill health are expressions of disharmony within the whole person and that it is the patient who needs treatment not the disease.

As a new patient, these ideas may be new to you, but homeopathy has been established for about 200 years.

 What is homeopathy?

In 1796 a German doctor, Samuel Hahnemann, discovered a different approach to the cure of the sick which he called homeopathy (from the Greek words meaning 'similar suffering'). Like Hippocrates two thousand years earlier he realised that there were two ways of treating ill health, the way of opposites and the way of similars. Take for example, a case of insomnia. The way of opposites, (conventional medicine or allopathy), is to treat this by giving a drug to bring on an artificial sleep. This frequently involves the use of large or regular doses of drugs which can sometimes cause side effects or addiction.

The way of similars, the homeopathic way, is to give the patient a minute dose of a substance, such as coffee, which in large doses causes sleeplessness in a healthy person. Perhaps surprisingly this will enable the patient to sleep naturally.

Homeopathic remedies cannot cause side effects and you cannot become addicted to them. This is because only a very minute amount of the active ingredient is used in a specially prepared form. Your homeopath will give you a homeopathic medicine or remedy which matches your symptoms as you experience them. This also takes account of you as a person - your individual characteristics emotionally as well as physically.

 How does it work?

Homeopathic remedies work by stimulating the body's own healing power. This stimulus will assist your own system to clear itself of any expressions of imbalance. The aim is to get you to a level of health so that eventually you will need infrequent treatment.

What will your homeopath need to know?

In order to find the right remedy for you as an individual, your homeopath will need to know all about you. A detailed understanding of who you are, along with any complaints and details of how you experience them, is needed to assess your case correctly. So anything you can tell your homeopath that is typical of who you are will help this process. Finding out about your general energy level, your past medical history and the way you live are also important. Anything you say will be treated in the strictest confidence. The initial consultation may last an hour or more.

What will the treatment be like?

Your homeopath will give you a homeopathic remedy, usually in the form of a tablet or tablets, occasionally as powders, which should be allowed to dissolve in your mouth; or you may be given a liquid remedy with instructions. Do make sure that you understand the instructions before you leave.

If you are given homeopathic remedies to take at a later date be sure to store them in a cool dark place, away from anything with a strong smell. If you travel try to avoid putting the remedies through the X-ray scanner.

Please tell your homeopath about any medicine or supplement that has been prescribed for you by your doctor or that you take regularly. Also mention any recent or immediate dental treatment. These may possibly interfere with your homeopathic prescription.

If you are taking a homeopathic remedy and you feel that you need to take additional medication - consult with your homeopath to discuss how this might affect your homeopathic treatment. Your homeopath can give first-aid advice, if necessary. If you develop a cold, headache, or any symptoms that concern you, please discuss them with your homeopath.

What will happen once treatment starts?

After taking your remedy you may notice some changes. Some patients experience a period of exceptional well being and optimism. Sometimes your symptoms can appear to get worse for a short time. This is a good sign that the remedy is taking effect. Sometimes a cold, rash or some form of discharge may appear as a 'spring cleaning' effect which means your system is going through a clearing out stage. Similarly, old symptoms can reappear, usually for a short period. These symptoms will pass, and must not be treated as they are a very important part of the healing process. If any response to your treatment concerns you, do contact your homeopath as soon as you can, as it is important to know what happens as treatment progresses. You might also want to make notes of any changes and take them with you to discuss at your next appointment.

How long does treatment take?

This depends very much on what sort of illness you have, as well as the other individual characteristics of your case. So it is not realistic for your homeopath to assess this until it can be seen how you respond to the remedies prescribed over some time. It is possible to say that a slowly developing complaint, or one that has been experienced for some years, will not disappear immediately although there may be a response and some improvement quite soon. Other acute complaints may get better more quickly.

Homeopathy cures from the inside, and often outer symptoms such as a skin complaint, are the last to clear. Be patient! In the long term it is much better for you to be cured of both the cause of your illness and its symptoms, rather than merely relieving or suppressing the symptoms. Remember that every case is different, and no two patients are alike.

If you wish to discontinue your treatment for any reason, your homeopath will talk things over with you.

Is there any advice about diet and lifestyle?

A homeopath will ask you about your usual diet and lifestyle, and may suggest changes, especially if it seems that this is contributing to your illness. Of course, a good basic diet is necessary for good health, with less sugars, fats, alcohol and refined foods. There is an increasing awareness of the benefits of foods free from artificial colourings, preservatives and flavourings. Whole foods and organic foods, free from chemical pesticides and fertilisers, are also increasingly available.

What about seeing a GP?

We recommend that you should maintain your relationship with your GP. Your GP will be able to arrange any tests or X-rays you may need. Homeopathy has an alternative philosophy but by working in this way with your GP the two systems of health care can provide a complementary service.

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• Reflexology.

Whilst the art of reflexology dates back to Ancient Egypt, India and China, it wasn’t until 1913 that Dr William Fitzgerald introduced this therapy to the West as ‘zone therapy’. He noted that reflex areas on the feet and hands were linked to other areas and organs of the body within the same zone.
In the 1930’s Eunice Ingham further developed this zone theory into what is now known as reflexology. She observed that congestion or tension in any part of the foot is mirrored in the corresponding part of the body.
Reflexology is a complementary therapy, which works on the feet to help heal the whole person not just the prevailing symptoms.
Reflexology is suitable for all ages and may bring relief from a wide range of acute and chronic conditions. After you have completed a course of reflexology treatment for a specific condition, many people find it beneficial to continue with regular treatments in order to maintain health and well-being.
While many people use reflexology as a way of relaxing the mind and body and counteracting stress, at the same time many doctors, consultants and other health care professionals recognise reflexology as a well established, respected and effective therapy. With ever increasing levels of stress, it is important people take more responsibility for their own health care needs. Reflexology helps us to cope on a physical, mental and emotional level thereby encouraging us to heal and maintain health in all areas of our lives.

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• Reiki.

Reiki (pronounced Ray-Key) is a method of natural healing based on the application of Universal Life Force Energy (the name literally means Universal Life Force Energy).

Reiki is one of the more widely known forms of energy healing. Energy Healing involves direct application of Chi for the purpose of strengthening the clients energy system (aura). Chi is the term used by the Chinese mystics and martial artists for the underlying force of which the Universe is made of. 

The therapy consists of the client lying fully clothed on a bed and the therapist placing there hands on or above various parts of the body. The warmth of the therapists hands and the channelling of the Reiki energy assists the client's experience of a deep feeling of relaxation.  

Each healing session is individual dependant on the needs of the client, some people experience immediate relief from their problems whilst many gain relief in the coming days, whilst a few don't outwardly feel any immediate benefit. However Reiki works on every level mind, body and spirit. Therefore although they may not feel the benefit physically they can feel assured that the Reiki healing energy has gone to where it's most needed whether it be on the emotional or spiritual level. This in turn facilitates the clients own natural ability to heal themselves.

Mystics in all cultures have talked about the physical universe being made of an underlying form of something, much as modern physics research, quantum physics, is now coming to understand the Universe is made of energy which is subject to (or affected by) thought. Just as modern physics says this energy is affected by thought the mystics also say this underlying form is affected by thought, going so far as to claim we create our own reality from our thinking and the thoughts we share between each of us every day.

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