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Contents4 Beyond big bones

6 Why weight as part of your exercise

8 A summer first aid kit

10 What is META-Medicine?

13 Is your modern technology making you sick?

14 Acupuncture found to help reduce hot flushes

16 How l helped my son’s dyslexia

18 The wisdom of Ayurveda at your finger tips

20 Neuro-skeletal realignment therapy

22 Orange essential oil

23 Think you’re not stressed?

28 Meditation, the stress solution

30 60% of people with coelic disease misdiagnosed with IBS

32 The nutritional approach to irregular periods

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Knowing your numbersis the best way tounderstand your body

and any potential risks you mayhave. Lifestyle and genetics playan integral part in our healthrisks and more importantly youneed to measure and understand

It's interesting that weall seem to becomfortable knowingthe health of ournumbers at the bankbut fall short of themark when we don'tknow the numberswhich contribute toour well being.

Beyond

Big Bones

these risks at an early stage.To illustrate the problem of not

knowing your numbers, year onyear this person paid littleattention to what to some wouldbe an obvious critical healthcrisis. As a result, this personcould barely walk 100 yards, tiea shoelace, fasten a seatbelt orbathe. This person would stopbreathing in her sleep. She hada life which she described assuicide by instalments.You would be forgiven for

thinking that this person couldnever be you or me but let metell you that weight gain happensinsidiously. Here's the issue: the UK is

fast approaching an obesitycrisis of epidemic scale.According to recent statistics, by2020, 70 per cent of the UKpopulation will be classed asoverweight or obese.The current annual cost to the

NHS to carry out gastric bypasssurgery is £32.3 million and thisfigure is set to rise to £4.2 billionper annum when we take intoconsideration the cost of treatingother obesity-related diseases,diabetes for example. And thecost to the tax payer by 2020 isset to rise to £9.6 billion. One

way or another you will bepaying for this crisis.There is some good news: I

am delighted to tell you that thisperson now enjoys a healthierlifestyle and is well on her way toachieving her desired weight. Ishould know - that person wasme.

So, what is the solution?Following a diet and exerciseplan can work well until you stepoff the plan - like I've done forthe last 20 years. Weightlossgroups and health spas makelots of money from people likeme. My last recourse was toconsider invasive surgery whichcarries its own risks such aspost-operative infection,abdominal hernias, gallstones,leakages, ulcers and deepthrombo phlebitis. Then I had my defining

moment. What if I could finallyfind a way to end the struggle forme and countless others? Whatif I could develop a plan thatdidn't need a food list but didneed a way to get pastobstacles? What if the planlooked beyond a person's frameto their untapped potential?Seventeen months later and ten

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stones lighter, the plan is workingand twelve months ago the nameof the plan - 'Beyond big bones' -was launched.And finally the legacy. Beyond

big bones gives the skills andtools to anyone who is classedas overweight or excessivelyobese. It creates action plans, itexposes barriers and excuses, itacknowledges the issues thathold us back and complementsand celebrates as each barrier

and excuse is conquered aseach goal is achieved.Our approach is to use a set

of tools to use which make smallchanges that will impact your lifeand health forever. We're notabout losing a few pounds beforea holiday and we're not aboutcrash diets. It's about achieving

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permanent results.Most weightloss clubs base

their plans on other people'sknowledge and experience. AtBeyond big bones I have livedand breathed every moment thejourney has taken me on. Andnow I'd like others to journey withme. CG

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Flower essence is rich in naturalanti-oxidants such as vitamins C,A and E, these mop up the freeradicals created by the sun thatdamage skin collagen and hencecause pre-mature ageing andwrinkles. The natural oils used inmaking the cream also nourishthe skin with essential fatty acidswhilst the nutrient rich aloe vera

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For many years it was believed that training with

weight provided few, if any, benefits and, in fact,

would reduce flexibility and impair

neuromuscular coordination.

Why weight aspart of your exercise?

This is especially trueamong the femalepopulation, many of

whom had been led to believethat having a strong-lookingphysique or being strong, wasunfeminine. These myths keptmany from enjoying the benefitsof weight training. Only a fewpeople realise the impact weighttraining has on fat loss and injuryrehabilitation, as well as helpingthem with everyday activitiesfrom shopping to sex. Apparently many people think

building muscle mass is easy.Almost 100% of the women I'vecoached (and some of the men)have been worried about gettingbig, 'bulky' muscles. If this is aconcern for you, let me put youat ease. The opposite proves tobe true; gaining muscle bulk isfar from easy for men and evenmore difficult for women. Womencan make dramatic improvementwhen they use weight trainingexercises without fear ofdeveloping unwanted musclebulk and it results in a healthierand more attractive appearance.Weight training research

studies repeatedly have shownan acute post-exercise increasein a concentration oftestosterone in blood in men with

no change or increase in women.Testosterone is a steroidhormone which is made in thetestes in males and in theovaries in women.Testosterone, apart from being

needed to form and maintain themale sex organs and promotesecondary male sexcharacteristics, also functions asa hormone that facilitates musclegrowth as well as bonedevelopment and maintenance.

What is weight training?Resistance training, also referredto as weight training, is designedto improve and increase musclestrength, size, speed, and power.Weight training not only includesstrength training, weightliftingand circuit training, but can alsobe associated with other forms ofconditioning such as waterworkouts, body weight exercise,impact landing, resistive ballexercises and even activities ofdaily living. Weight training is an important

part of a fat-burning programme,but is not 'the best' fat-burningexercise. The best way to burnfat is through a combination ofcardio, weights and nutrition, alldirected towards theachievement of a specific fitness

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goal. Weight training should notbe confused with bodybuildingbecause they have differentobjectives. Bodybuilders useweight training to develop theirmuscles for size, shape andsymmetry for competition inbodybuilding contests anddevelop extremely low levels ofbody fat rather than just forlooking and feeling great.

Who else can benefit fromweight training?Weight training is not only used

as a form of improving physicalattractiveness, according to TheAmerican College of SportMedicine (ACSM) numerousresearch studies have shownthat weight training has elicitedimprovements in muscularfitness for a wide range of thepopulation and for a multitude ofhealth-related purposes such as:[ People in rehabilitation or withan acquired disability, such asfollowing a stroke or orthopaedicsurgery, use strength training tostrengthen weak muscles and asa key factor to optimise recovery.[ Youths use resistance trainingto prevent injury, improve athleticand motor skills performance andimprove overall health. [ Older people's use of weighttraining has been shown to be apotent stimulus for combatingsarcopenia and improvingfunction. Sarcopenia is the lossof muscle associated withageing, and it is associated withmany dilapidating conditionslinked with ageing such asweakness, poor balance, andincreased risk of falls. Otherpotent benefits in elderlyindividuals include effects onbone density, metabolism andweight control and insulinresistance.

How can weight training beperformed?Resistance exercise can beperformed using a variety ofequipment; in general trainingequipment can be divided intotwo broad categories: machines

and free weights. Machines havebeen designed to stress everymajor muscle group. Theyinclude weight machines forresistance, isokinetic machinesand pneumatic devices. Themost common forms of freeweights are dumbbells, barbellsand medicine and Swiss balls. Allforms of strength trainingequipment play a vital role in thedevelopment of muscularstrength. However, it is best touse a variety of trainingequipment in your strengthtraining programme due to eachtype of equipment's limitation.

Prevention strategies [ Eat properly. Weight traininghas also been shown to benefitdieters as it inhibits lean bodymass loss (as opposed to fatloss) when under a caloricdeficit. [ Increase trainingstrategy gradually. [ Alternateaggressive with less aggressivetraining weeks, allowing sufficientrecovery between trainingsessions. [ Get an adequateamount of sleep. [ Makeadjustments in training intensityas needed. [ Weight trainingposes risks to the cardiovascularsystem, and individuals withsevere cardiovascular conditionssuch as uncontrolledhypertension and unstableangina should not participateuntil their conditions are undercontrol. [ Care must be takento ensure that the equipment isacceptable for use by childrenand adolescents. CG

© Gervasio Da Gloria has more than eight years ofexperience as a fitness professional. He comes highlyrecommended by his clients. His aim is that you lookbetter, feel better, and have a positive attitude towardall your endeavours. For more information, checkwww.justfityou.com or email [email protected]

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Essential oils are a

natural way to relieve

the common ailments

that most of us experience

during the summer months. So,

to get you started, we have

prepared a list of our favourite

Summer is here, and with it comes more time to

spend in the great outdoors. Unfortunately, more

time outdoors means we are more prone to

insect bites, sunburn and muscle aches from the

extra activity.

A Summer first aid kit

'must haves' for your summer

first aid kit.

Start with the basics - a clean

cloth that can be used for hot

and cold compresses, or to clean

the area prior to treatment,

plasters, a carrier oil, and some

aloe vera gel to quickly soothe

those barbeque burns or tender

sundrenched skin.

As many of the popular

essential oils have a variety of

healing properties, we need only

recommend three for you to

include in your kit.

The first is Tea Tree.

Tea Tree oil is antifungal and

antiseptic, and this makes it

great for conditions like burns,

athlete's foot, cuts and scrapes,

and itching insect bites. Tea Tree

can be applied neat - which

means it doesn't require a carrier

oil - ensuring ease of use.

Like Tea Tree, Lavender oil

can also be used on its own.

This fact, along with its range of

uses makes it another of our

'must have' essential oils.

Lavender oil can be used to

combat allergies, bruises, burns,

headaches, insect bites, muscle

aches and sunburn.

Third on our list is Geranium.

It is also antiseptic and

antifungal, making it a good

choice for cuts, sores and fungal

infections. As well, geranium oil

is reputed to have a lessening

effect on the appearance of

cellulite - being swimsuit season,

this seems a definite property of

general interest!

Keeping those pesky insects

at bay is another matter. Two

essential oils excellent for use as

insect repellents are clove and

peppermint. Simply mix a few

drops of either of these oils with

a carrier, and apply to exposed

skin.

Make the most of your

summer, the natural way! CG

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Stress IncontinenceHelp your clients with

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Therapists, and those who take an holistic approach with their

clients, can play a key role to help the millions of women in

the UK suffering from Stress Incontinence and other problems

associated with pelvic floor weakness.

If you would like to join the therapists, yoga

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Over 80% of PelvicToner users report significant

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The PelvicToner is a

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Silicium is a vital supplement useful in preventing

bone- and joint-related ailments. It can prevent or at

least slow down the progression of osteoporosis as we

age. Besides that, silicium is also needed for the

synthesising of Vitamin B1 or thiamine in our body.

Silicium is also anessential mineral forkeeping our skin, hair,

nails, teeth and even our eyeshealthy. It can protect our skinfrom becoming flabby, keeps oureyes bright, and also our nailsand hair beautiful.

What does Bio-Activated

Organic Silicum do?It reduces and prevents lines andwrinkles by penetrating thedeeper layers of the skinproducing collagen and elastinnaturally. Collagen plumbs upcells with hydration so the skin

becomes fresh and hydrated. Itcan also be used as apreventative treatment for wrinkleformation.On a mature skin, wrinkles

can decrease and the skin willbecome firmer and smoother.Bio-activated organic siliciumcomes in both a liquid, takendaily and a range of gels forvarious conditions.It reduces inflammation and

pain whether rheumatoid or

Discover a new way to manage painosteo-arthritis, injury or any otherform of inflammation.

What conditions can it

help?[ Inflammation and generalpain, arthritis, rheumatism [ Muscular pain, cramp, stiffmuscles [ Broken veins,capillaries, poor circulation andlymphatic drainage.

Taking Silicium internally andapplying the appropriate gelexternally, will reduce pain andinflammation and by rebuildingcollagen and elastin will help torepair the root cause of theproblem. CG

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awareness through a deeperunderstanding of how ourfeelings, behaviour and healthissues are interwoven. We willintroduce the framework andphilosophical underpinningsbehind the META-Medicineapproach.

Go beyond therapy ortechnique...META-Medicine is not anothertherapy! It is a bio-psycho-social(mind-body-social) system ofhealth understanding: a newphilosophy and methodologywhich enables you to understandthe root cause and meaningfulprocess of any health issue. META-Medicine allows you touncover why a symptom ispresent, what the underlyingemotional cause is, and whysome issues become chronic.Therefore it precedes any

therapy: once we know thereason behind the health issue,we can identify and apply themost appropriate therapies foreach client in a more preciseway.

Include and transcend…The term 'meta' comes fromGreek, and means to 'go aboveand beyond'. META-Medicineprovides a platform ofunderstanding that includes andtranscends all existingapproaches within aphilosophical framework. Insteadof narrowing, it widens ourperspective, as we developawareness of all levels of being -biological, psychological, socialand emotional - and theirinterconnectedness.Take the example of a person

with chronic neck pain, who hasregular massage to relieve thepain, but wants to resolve itcompletely. Using META-Medicine analysis, we trace thecause back to a conflict with hisboss, in which the client feltunfairly treated. Seeing his bossdaily triggers his feelings ofinjustice. Resolution of the issuerequires an integrative approach:enabling the client to release hisfeelings of injustice (emotional),overcome limiting beliefs(psychological), and takeresponsibility for changing his

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What is META-Medicine? META-Medicine is an advanced,

comprehensive and multi-dimensional

approach to understanding the

precise cause of health issues and

method for mind-body healing,

utilising the latest advances in

coaching and therapy.

It offers health professionalsan integrative frameworkthat synthesises yet goes

beyond ancient wisdom andmodern scientific understanding.It redefines our understanding ofhealth, dis-ease and the healingprocess completely.

META-Medicine enablespractitioners to work with thebody's innate intelligence,uncover the emotional cause ofclient's health issues, activatethe self-healing response andcreate the opportunity foraccelerated personaldevelopment. META-Medicineempowers both practitioners andclients by bringing greater self-

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reactions (social), as well asworking with the neck muscles tosupport the healing (biological).

A quantum leap for

integrative medicine... Most of the current attempts atintegrative healthcare centre onoffering complementary andalternative therapies alongsidemodern medicine. META-Medicine enables a

more profound integration.Because it explains the precisemechanism of dis-ease andhealing, it provides a commonplatform for otherwise divergentapproaches, and also illuminateswhy, how and when varioustherapeutic approaches will orwill not work.META-Medicine provides the

only vehicle currently capable ofbridging the chasm betweenpractitioners working with themind and those working with thebody so that on our courses, youwill see life coaches, massagetherapists and physiotherapistslearning alongsidepsychotherapists, doctors,acupuncturists and energyworkers.

Trust the body's

intelligence...One of the most prevalentunderlying beliefs about health inthe Western world is that illnessis a mistake. Most people regardsymptoms are random andunlucky misfortunes, caused bythe body's error of judgement.Many believe we simply need toeradicate symptoms in order torestore health. Mistrusting thebody's ability to self-heal, weoften seek a quick fix, whetherconventional or alternative, tosuppress or remove 'problemsymptoms'.

The result is a deep andwidespread fear of symptoms,illness and dis-ease. Theappearance of symptoms elicitsa fear-generating loop ofquestions for which we have noclear answer, such as 'Why haveI got this? Why now? What doesit mean? What have I done?When is it going to go away? Is itgoing to go away?'!

META-Medicine enables aconscious shift from fearingsymptoms to seeing them asmeaningful. It dissolves the fearby giving us a detailedunderstanding of the bio-logicaland evolutionary intelligencebehind all our symptoms. Welearn that the goal of the body-mind is to ensure self-protectionand survival.

From fearing symptoms to

defining the cause…With META-Medicine, ourquestioning shifts from helplessto curious. We still ask 'Whyhave I got this symptom? Whynow?', but instead of having noclear answer, we are able totrack back to the specific causeor trigger. Rather than blamingourselves, we see the symptomas an unconscious reaction tothe trigger. With ourunderstanding of the TwoPhases, we can even predictwhat's going to happenthroughout the 'dis-easeprocess', and when thesymptoms are likely to abate.

Uncover the meaning

behind any symptom... We begin to trust our intelligentbody once we understand thebio-logical and emotionalmeaning behind our symptoms.To achieve this we first need to

look at the function of the organ.Then we can uncover why weget a change in function. For example, the tendons and

ligaments in the knee enable usto walk, run, kick and moveforwards. If an individual has aknee problem, such asinflammation, they must haveexperienced an issue with theircapability to kick something awayor move forwards in an area oftheir life. It's no wonderfootballers often get kneeinjuries! Taking another example,the oesophagus enables us toswallow food. So if we get anissue like gastric reflux, then weknow that there has been an

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inability to swallow or acceptsomething. This refers todistasteful food, information orsituations that we do not wish toaccept or assimilate.

But what about risk

factors?… The concept of symptoms havinga bio-logical meaning is a bigleap in awareness. When mostpeople are asked to consider thepossible causes of illness, theycite risk factors such as genetics,environmental pollutants, lifestylefactors like exercise, diet, alcoholconsumption and smoking, orexposure to viruses and bacteria.Yet these are incomplete

hypotheses, explaining neitherwhy a symptom appears at aspecific moment in anindividual's life nor whysomebody could meet all of therisk factor criteria, yet remainsymptom-free, or have none ofthe risk factors and still get ill.Furthermore, as the risk

factors are generic and apply tomost chronic illnesses, they failto explain why people experiencedifferent symptoms.

Stress! A precise emotional

connection to illness...Of all the risk factors commonlycited, stress is usually primary.Even within conventionalmedicine, it's well documentedthat stress is a key cause of themajority of modern illnesses,such as headaches, skincomplaints, digestive issues,musculoskeletal pains,circulatory disorders and evencancers.There is an interesting

question that goes unasked andunanswered: Why does thegeneral problem of stress resultin such a multitude of issues? In

other words, why does oneperson suffer from eczema, whileanother gets stomach cramp,and another has back pain, yetall are due to stress? META-Medicine provides the

specific connection betweenemotional responses to stressand physiological reactions. Theemotion-organ connection islogical and hard-wired: specificnegative emotions lead tospecific organ reactions. Returning to our above

example, the specific stressbehind an oesophageal issue isa stress around feeling 'I can'taccept this!', whereas the stressbehind a gut issue is a stressaround feeling 'I can't let go ofthat!' and is often related toanger.

Advancing emotional

intelligence...This knowledge of the preciseconnection between symptomsand our emotional reactionsunderlines the central importanceof emotions in health. Awarenessand release of our emotionalbarriers is a key aspect ofhealing that has been overlookedby many other systems. META-Medicine is supported

by the latest research inneuroscience (Dr JosephLedoux) which demonstrates thatemotions are brain-based controlsystems that shape our biologicalresponses. Most of us have learned to

block, deny or suppress those

emotions we have labelled asnegative. META-Medicineteaches us the importance ofacknowledging and acceptingour emotions - they make usaware of what's going on deepwithin us, and therefore, areguides to self-healing.

Illuminating the shadows...On a general level, we developan intuitive ability, tuning into thecore issues behind commonsymptom patterns. For example,we see the feeling of inferioritybeneath musculoskeletaldisorders, and the suppressedanger underlying digestiveissues. It is not uncommon for aMETA-Health Coach to be askedwhether they are psychic, for thesystem gives us accurateinsights! On an individual level, the

specific symptoms experiencedby ourselves can be explored toreveal the deeply subconsciouslimiting beliefs, misperceptions,emotional incongruence andinner conflicts that are keepingus tuck and blocking healing andpersonal growth.We would like to leave you

with a couple of questions toconsider. What would happen ifwe begin to see symptoms as anatural part of growth andevolution, rather than somethingto fear and avoid? What wouldwe learn from the body, and whatinsights would we gain into ourown journey of personal andspiritual development? CG

© Robert Waghmare and Joanne Ross are MasterMETA-Health Coaches and the UK's only residentMETA-Medicine Master Trainers. They run courses fortherapists, health professionals and health-consciousindividuals, Find out more www.metamedicineuk.com,email [email protected] or call Robert andJoanne on 0845 838 6787

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Then, what about thesafety when it comes toelectro smog from

electromagnetic radiationemissions to which our familiesand pets are exposed daily?Electromagnetic radiation

pollution has increaseddramatically due to the risingnumber of terminal devices andtheir required infrastructure.Today, we all live surrounded bya dense network of mobilecommunications towers (masts),satellite frequencies, transmitterstations, and high-voltage supplylines (pylons). Mobiles/smartphones, digital

cordless DECT phones, PCs andlaptops, household appliances,GPS and wireless systems areall a part of everyday life. We allappreciate these indispensable,modern, mobile communicationaids. However, the effect ofelectromagnetic frequencies(EMF) emitted by these handyhelpers is on the rise and mayhave a noticeable adverse effect

on the health and wellbeing ofmany users.EMFs disrupts the natural life

cycles by interfering with andchanging the biologicalprocesses. It manifests itself asstress for the body and the mind.The body then tries to counteractthe arising imbalance, but it isunable to do this due topermanent exposure to thesurrounding electro smog.Therefore, the body isundergoing a constantadjustment process, which dueto the increased energyconsumption, weakens theimmune system and manifestsitself in various symptoms suchas headaches, nervousness,concentration loss and memorydefects as well as low energy.The weakening of the immune

system together with otherfactors then furthers variousother diseases including tumourdevelopment as 25% of thestudies are reporting.Due to our own electrical and

Ask yourself... safety is a basic requirement,

whether you are buying a car tyre, purchasing

life insurance or selecting your groceries.

Is Your Modern technology making you sick?

chemical make-up, some of usare more sensitive to EMFs thanothers. The fact that most peopledo not notice any symptomsconnected with the use ofelectronic devices does not allowthe conclusion that there are nobiological impacts. Theincubation period for possiblemanifestations based onelectromagnetic radiation is up toseven years according to thefindings of Swiss radiationprotection experts. Many naturalhealth practitioners are testingtheir clients for geopathic stressand EMFs first as part of theirtreatments. Numerous international

studies confirm the negativeconsequences ranging fromsleep disorders, tension, highblood pressure, tinnitus, lowenergy, allergies, hormonaldysfunction to a weakenedimmune system and acceleratedcell and skin ageing.Besides the technical radiation

pollution caused by electrosmog, geopathic stress from theearth's natural ground radiationhas been known for generationsto have the same biological

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radiation by neutralising it. Theyhave been used worldwide for 13years. CG

Evidence was presented at the largest UK

acupuncture research forum, the ARRC

Symposium, highlighted the benefits of

acupuncture to reduce the severity and

frequency of hot flushes in postmenopausal

women.

Acupuncturefound to help reduce hot flushes

The results of the

Acuflash study,

completed in 2009,

conclude that acupuncture can

contribute to a clinically relevant

reduction in hot flashes and

increased health-related quality

of life.

In the study, carried out by

The National Research Center in

Alternative and Complementary

Medicine, University of Tromsø,

Norway, women reported a

reduction in frequency and

intensity of hot flushes both by

night and by day, having used

acupuncture for 12 weeks.

Hot flushes reduced by an

average of 5.8 flushes per 24-

hour period and the intensity of

hot flushes decreased by 3.2

units amongst women receiving

traditional acupuncture

treatment. An improved sleep

pattern was also reported.

Terje Alraek of the University of

Tromso says: “After menopause,

10–20 per cent of all women

have nearly intolerable hot

flushes. The promising results of

the Acuflash study suggest that

acupuncture may be able to

provide an alternative to long-

term use of hormone

replacement therapy.”

Mark Bovey of the British

Acupuncture Council says: “Our

members have for many years

successfully helped patients

suffering from various

menopausal symptoms. At a time

when the body is undergoing

numerous physical and

emotional changes, an

acupuncturists’ approach of

treating the individual, rather

than the illness, can help smooth

the transition, providing relief

from symptoms as well as an

improved sense of wellbeing. We

are looking forward to seeing the

results of the study presented in

full at the ARRC symposium.”

The ARRC symposium, took

place on 12th March was

presented by the Acupuncture

Research Resource Centre, the

research arm of the British

Acupuncture Council to discuss

the latest research into

acupuncture and is the only

annual UK event dedicated to

acupuncture research. CG

effect with prolonged exposure.These emissions cause apermanent weakening of theimmune system which can thenlead to corresponding diseasesincluding leukaemia and othercancers in the mid and longterm.Green 8 & Transformer

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Physician heal thyself

As therapists in ourchosen fields, we morethan likely suffer aches,

pains and immobility, often fromthe repetitive strain of our work.Some people have evenchanged their style of work toadapt to their condition. AtMedico-fitness® we believe thatgood health starts with thetherapist, and we don’t want tochange our ways to suit ourhealth, we want to promote ourhealth to suit our ways. Our Health Development

Specialists believe in the ‘healthyself’ philosophy beforeattempting to treat others. Wedemonstrate our abilities onourselves, healing ourselveseffectively enabling us tosuccessfully treat and improvethe health of others. We use Arthromyogenics® toachieve this, and we specialisein the many variables involved inhealthcare to achieve our highstandard of success.

Our founder is a classicexample of thisHe came to research anddevelop the Arthromyogenics®treatment system throughsuffering relentless pain andimmobility in his early twenties,and was diagnosed with achronic neck problem andFibromyalgia. He had a medicalprediction (at 29) that he wouldbe in a wheelchair by the time hewas 40. Through determination,

intense studying, training andreligiously working on himself, heproved this prediction wrong,relieved his pain, gainedstrength, movement andflexibility, went nowhere near awheel chair and went on to treatand improve the quality of somany peoples’ lives all over thecountry. (See victims of modernmedicine www.medico-fitness.com)

Arthromyogenics® is a registeredand unique blend of treatmentthat combines massage, heattreatments, ultra sound, galvanicand electrotherapy; nutrition andexercise. Arthromyogenics® does not

use drugs or surgery, and is verydifferent to other therapies. It is afull hands-on treatment systemthat delivers positive results. At the Medico-fitness® Centre,

our vision is to create a newindustry platform, a hybrid ofmedicine and fitness. We arelosing faith in conventionalmedicine because of what we

Are you a therapist

with a work-related

disability?

see and experience on a dailybasis. More and more peopleseem to be pushed towardssurgery instead of trying non-invasive treatments. It suggeststhat modern medicine’s agendaseems to focus on 3 factors: itsprime target being costeffectiveness, safety andbeneficial effect. At the Medico-fitness® Centre,

we concentrate firstly, and mostimportantly, on achieving long-term beneficial effect, safety,then cost effectiveness. We arenot medically trained to providedrug or surgical intervention. Weare professional practitioners, butwe do not provide quick fixsolutions, yet we pride ourselvesthat we lose our clients to betterhealth, by providing progressivehealth development to improvemuscular skeletal conditions.If you would like to become

one of us and change theagenda, then let us teach youhow to heal yourself and extendthe practice of your own therapy. If you are interested in

learning our ways you will havethe opportunity to advance yourskills and grow your business,resulting in your own exclusivelicence for a specificgeographical area. CG

As a promotional offer we

are giving 25% discount to

all therapists who book

before 31st July 2012

MEDICO-FITNESS® Centre, 01977 617870, Ackworth WF7 7AB www.medico-fitness.com Kevin Powell, Mandy Asquith, Kate Tunstall

16 Choice - Medical


Being very clingy and notlooking at strangers issomething my son did.

He'd walked at eight months andmissed the crawling stage in hisattempts to get out into theworld. When he was diagnosedwith dyslexia at the age of six,my father, a dyslexia teacher,told me that there was no cureand we had to learn to live withit.I refused to believe nothing

could be done so I researcheduntil I found a condition calledNeuro Developmental Delaywhich encompassed dyslexia,dyspraxia, autism, Asperger's,ADHD, dyscalculia, latebedwetting, and mutism.I knew I had to learn this to

help my son, and I did. Theresults were amazing, the firstnew skill he had was eyetracking which changed his life.Within weeks, people werebringing their children to me andI started helping them too. I hadbuilt an accidental practice, withpeople visiting me from severalcounties away, I even hadenquiries from Colorado withinthe first few weeks.

Preschool signs to look for[ Late crawling/walking [ Late

talking [ Not rolling over[ Not being able to sit still[ Glue ear [ Misseddevelopmental stages, such asnever crawled or bottom shuffler.

These are early signs that

may lead on to other clues

as a child ages[ daydreaming in class [ clumsiness [ poorhandwriting [ short attentionspan/frequently loses place andfatigues easily/rubs eyes duringor after short periods of reading[ head is frequently tilted to oneside or one shoulder isnoticeably higher [ turns or tiltshead to see [ squinting orclosing or covering of one eye

or excessive blinking or squinting[ poor hand-eye coordination [ holds the book or objectunusually close [ omits smallwords [ uses finger to read orloses place when reading, line toline and word to word [ reverses or transposesnumbers, letters, or short wordslike 'was' and 'saw' [ the childseems bright, but can't keep upwith the work expected of him [ only being able to read forshort periods of time [ headaches or eyestrain ordouble vision [ nausea ordizziness/motion sickness

These symptoms are usually theresult of oculomotor (visual) andvestibular system (ears/balance)problems. Children with doublevision do not know they are notsupposed to see like that, theythink everyone does. In fact,unless you discover a symptomand tell the child that it is notright, they think everyone has thesame problems as them. So theywon't tell you.Another problem I have found

is that opticians often only checkfor static vision, they don't checktracking and other problems. Soeye problems are ruled out, but itis the very thing they need helpwith.This happened to us: my son

had two eye tests which showedhis vision was fine, but he couldnot track, he had Irlen Syndrome(light sensitivity, as do I), and nothree-dimensional vision(stereopsis). This is all fixed now,he is doing well at school,though in Year 5 his science is atsecondary school level. CG

You know something's wrong, but what? You

know that your child isn't interacting with the

world how you think they should, but no one

seems to know what to do. Sounds familiar?

It happened to me.

© Sue Cook BSc (Hons) Lic LCCH. You can contact meat [email protected], where I would be delightedto hear from you. www.fit4reading.co.uk

How I Helped my son's dyslexia

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As a therapist or practitioner do you find you are

often called upon to be a keeper of secrets?

Rather like hairdressers who often hear clients

bear their souls and confide secrets not even

shared with their partners, therapists are often

expected to offer more than healing hands

especially when it comes to the general health

and wellbeing of the client

Has childbirth destroyed your sex life?

menopause, then the problem

can get worse. It’s thought that

half of women over the age of 50

suffer from stress incontinence.

Clinical studies also revealed

that at least 25 per cent of

women indicated that their sex

lives were adversely affected by

post-natal incontinence.

Women that do report to the

GP are usually given a sheet of

exercises (devised by Arnold

Kegel MD). Sadly it would seem

that the Kegel exercises per se

have little efficacy. Clinical

observations have recognised

that more than a third of women

are unable to identify and

correctly exercise their pelvic

floor muscles, even with

supervision. Studies show that

Kegel invented the world’s first

biofeedback instrument the

Perineometor for his patients to

be monitored under controlled

conditions practicing the muscle

An Aromatherapist told

me recently that one of

the issues that often

comes up with women is the

intimate problem of

embarrassing leaks or urinary

stress incontinence (USI). It

seems many women are keeping

the incontinence pads industry

alive and well because they’re

too embarrassed to tell their

GPs, and it seems to be one of

the last taboos, rarely touched

upon in the media.

This prompted me to research,

and, astonishingly, four million

UK women suffer urine leaks

when they sneeze, cough or

exercise. One in four women will

experience USI at some time in

their lives, and it affects at least

a third of new mums – bouncing

on trampolines with the kids can

be a big problem! Problems

caused by childbirth will not go

away unless women take

positive action to improve the

strength of the pelvic floor. Do

nothing, and when the muscles

begin to naturally lose muscle

tone, during and after the

training exercises but importantly

– against resistance.

Fortunately, there is an

inexpensive and rather brilliant

solution in the form of the Pelvic

Toner. This simple yet effective

vaginal exercise device is

recommended by NICE and is

available on prescription. It’s

designed to be used in

conjunction with the Kegel

exercises as it helps you

confidently identify the correct

muscles and then allows you to

squeeze against a gentle

resistance provided by small

springs in the device. It’s been

proven in clinical studies to be as

effective as the current NHS

follow-on treatment of

physiotherapy and in some

cases surgery, but at a minimal

cost to the NHS.

Eighty-six per cent of users

reported a significant

improvement within two weeks

and over 80 per cent reported an

improved sex life – a welcome

benefit! The problem is that

many GPs are not aware of the

product but women can request

it. Perhaps when this ‘secret’ is

shared with you, you can help

raise awareness by suggesting it

to them? CG

© Janey Lee Grace is the author of Look Great

Naturally – without ditching the lipstick and runs

www.imperfectlynatural.com

The Pelvic Toner is also available from pharmacies at

£29.99 and from www.pelvictoner.co.uk

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The Wisdom of Ayurveda

at your fingertips

Hot on the heels of the renowned Indian

Champissage and Natural Face Lift Massage, the

Champissage Centre in London has introduced a

series of new training courses. Earlier this year it

expanded into Ayurveda, appointing a full-time

Ayurvedic Practitioner. Its latest offering is a

three-day course, Ayurvedic Full Body Marma

Massage (Marma Abhyagam).

According to Sushruta,author of the definitiveancient treatise on

Ayurveda, the human bodycontains 107 marma pointsthrough which the prana (chi orlife force) flows and massage onthese points produces a healingeffect, resulting in a stronger vitalforce. The art of Marma Massageis the science of manipulatingthese vital points. Ayurveda hasbeen, and continues to be, oneof the most honoured traditionsof Indian.

Marma Massage is the

essence of Ayurvedic

massage therapyThough this ancient art isgradually finding its way into themainstream, it has retained itsdistinctiveness through thestrong discipline and tradition

that underpin Ayurveda. MarmaMassage is not only a technique,but offers a therapeutic way oflife.

TrainingOn the three-day trainingprogramme you will learn tomassage the vital marma pointsand muscles with nourishing oils.This helps to restore balanceand harmony at a physical andemotional level, while alsoenhancing the immune systemand visibly improving the skintone. It is a deeply revitalizing,relaxing and rejuvenating bodymassage. You will learn to tailortreatments to individualconstitutions, using the mostappropriate oils.The course will earn you

continuing professionaldevelopment (CPD) points. Thetraining can be tailored to thebusy routines of spa therapistsand massage professionals whowant to expand their repertoire ofskills in an ever-expanding andcompetitive market. The trainingcan be offered at yourSpa/Centre where there are fiveor more therapists, helping youquickly establish a new therapy.CG

© Developed by Moses Chundi and Dr Anil AlexanderBAMS, at the London Centre of Indian ChampissageInternational, these exciting, new courses for 2012embody decades of experience in massage andteaching. For more details call + 44 (0) 207 607 3331 + 44 (0) 203 590 1543. Visit www.champissageinternational.com

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It is a pain-free and relaxingtherapy suitable for a widerange of acute and chronic

muscular-skeletal or neurologicalconditions. This therapy has been used in

the UK since 1997 when CarolePreen brought it back fromAustralia and developed itfurther, linking it with meridiantherapy and the effects of thehuman energy field.Extensive work has been used

on thousands of clients over theyears, and a lot of the detailshave already been published incase studies and can be read onthe Neuroskeletal Re-alignmentTherapy Association website atwww.neuroskeletal.co.uk Thiscase study, like all the otherspublished so far, is anecdotal,but once again proves theeffectiveness of this amazingtherapy. The therapist wasPippa-Jane Thomas who has a

practice in Northampton and shewas taught by and now teacheswith Carole Preen in London atMorley College in WestminsterBridge Road. The course runsover eight weekends and fulldetails can be found on theNSRT website as can a list ofpractitioners and the areas theywork from.

Presenting problemsThis female client presented withchronic headaches andmigraines, which she hadsuffered with for about 30 years.She had experienced a whiplashinjury in 2007 from a left side-oncollision, and unfortunatelyanother one in 2008; this onebeing a right side shunt. Shesuffered headaches on a regularbasis, almost permanentlysuffering from pain. The clientalso showed that her neck hadpoor overall mobility and it was

constantly very stiff and sore withshortening of thesternocleidomastiod, scalenesand the trapiezius muscles onthe left side. As a result, she helda lot of tension in her shouldersthat in turn were leading to stressand muscle spasm in her back.This affected the trapezius, thelevator scapulae, the rhomboidminor and major spreading intothe supraspinatus, theinfraspinatus and the teres majorwhere there was also furtherreferred pain down the back intothe latissimus dorsi and theerector spinae. She also sufferedsciatic symptoms, which arethought to be compensatoryeffects, with pain in thequadratus lumborum beingaffected, leading to musclespasm in the right buttock area,

Using Neuroskeletal

Re-alignment Therapyfor migraine sufferers - a case study

Neuroskeletal Re-alignment Therapy is a non-

manipulative technique designed to treat the

body very gently through the central nervous

system in order for it to achieve re-alignment

and balance. Only the middle fingers are lightly

placed on specific points mapped out on the

body so it cannot make anyone worse or cause

any damage.



radiating down her right leg. We hoped through NSRT

treatments to relieve the tensionin the neck by re-aligning it andthus reducing the frequency ofthe headaches. Also for thepelvic region we wanted to helpease the sciatic symptoms andallow for a decent night's sleep.It was agreed that we wouldbook in six treatments followingthe initial consultation, where afull postural analysis wasundertaken as well as a fullmedical history. The treatmentwas explained to the client; thatit is extremely relaxing and thatshe might feel sensations in herbody whilst it was being carriedout. We also always advise afterthe session that the client goeshome and rests and has a hotbath before bed to help the

muscles relax and to get a reallygood night's sleep; most clientsreport sleeping really deeply onthe night of their treatments.

Treatment 1She was a bit stressed beforethe first treatment as she hadbeen rushing around and she didhave a bit of headache before Istarted to treat her, or as shesaid, it "felt fuzzy"! During thefirst treatment the client reportedfeeling sensations of tingling inher left arm radiating in to thehand and this continued after thetreatment for 24 hours. Also hereyes started to stream after thetreatment, but that only lasted afew minutes. The client did feelvery relaxed both during andafter the treatment, which isimportant to allow the therapy tohave its fullest effect. She alsofound that the fuzzy feeling shehad had before the treatmenthad now gone and her head felteasier as she put it. She feltreally well for the next few daysafter and stayed relaxed; shealso had a few body "judders" afew days after treatmentexperienced in the neck on theleft side and in the left shoulder.

Treatment 2During the follow-up consultationpreceding the second treatmentthe client reported that she hadexperienced some more bodyjudders again on the left side ofher neck and left shoulder. It wasexplained that any sensationsuch as this is a good indicationthat the therapy is having apositive effect. She had sleptvery well and felt very relaxedafter her initial treatment. Herneck didn't feel as stiff and shefelt quite comfortable after doingsome gardening (which normally

she would not be able to dowithout periodic breaks). Shealso reported that she had nothad as many headaches and theones she had experienced wherenot as severe and also notlasting as long as they used to.

Treatment 3By the third session, the clientstated that her neck was feelingfabulous! This was so excitingafter only two treatments so sheknew it was really working forher. She said that it felt free andthat she could rotate her neckwithout any discomfort. Moreimportantly, she had experiencedno headaches since the lastappointment. Her lumbar backpain had also eased off, she hadalso noticed that with thetreatment and the exercises forthe sciatic symptoms that hersciatica had also eased off andshe was sleeping very well.Generally she was feeling muchmore relaxed. Since the lasttreatment she had just brokenher little toe after dropping a boxon it, so this was treated withadditional joint points thatstopped the toe from throbbing.Once the treatment was over shestated that she was alreadylooking forward to the next one!

Treatment 4Again she felt very deeplyrelaxed after the treatment andvery peaceful. She had stillexperienced no furtherheadaches. Her neck still feltfree and had good mobility. Shestated that she was free fromback pain and had bettermovement in the lumbar region.She reported that the symptomsof sciatica had also abated. Shejust kept saying, "My neck feelsso free!!!"



© By Pippa-Jane Thomas,

edited by Carole Preen

[email protected]

07789 465880

Uses: anxiety, bronchitis,common cold, constipation,depression, digestive problems,flatulence, flu, fluid retention,lymphatic drainage, musclespasms, nervousness,palpitations, reduce heart rateand stress.

Methods of use: room spray,massage, insect repellent,deodorant, diffuser, compress, incrafting soap, addition todetergent, lotion, cosmetics andperfume.

Blends well with: Bergamot,Cinnamon, Clary Sage, CloveBud, Lavender, Lemon, Myrrh,Nutmeg and Sandalwood.

Caution: Phototoxic. Keep out ofthe sun for at least 24 hours afteruse. Do not use if pregnant or onyoung children.

Note: This information isprovided for informationalpurposes only. Do not use thisinformation as a substitution forany medication you are taking, ormedical advice you havereceived. Always seek the adviceof a certified Aromatherapist orlicensed physician. CG

The Bitter Orange evergreen tree grows up to 30

feet tall, having leathery dark green leaves,

perfumed white flowers, and small orange fruit.

Its botanical name is Citrus Aurantium.

Native to tropicalclimates such as Asia,this tree is now grown

throughout the tropics andsubtropics. In Spain, they haveorchards of Bitter Orange treesgrowing alongside theMediterranean coast.Bitter Orange is also known as

sour orange, bigarade orange,marmalade orange and Sevilleorange.The Bitter Orange tree yields

Neroli Essential Oil from itsflowers and Petitgrain EssentialOil from its leaves and youngshoots. The Bitter Orange’sflower water, which is a by-product of steam distillation isused extensively in perfumeryand flavourings such as candy,medicine, and baked goods.The Essential Oil of Bitter

Orange is gathered via theexpressed method. Its aroma isbitter, citrusy, and strong orange-like. And the oil colour rangesfrom greenish orange toyellowish orange.

Properties: anti-inflammatory,antibacterial, antifungal,aphrodisiac, carminative,deodorant, digestive, stimulant,antispasmodic, antiseptic, tonic,antidepressant and sedative.

Orange Essential Oil

Treatment 5Before treatment five of NSRTthe client had received a deeptissue massage with the use oftrigger point therapy by Pippa-Jane. This is also taught on theNSRT diploma course. At theconsultation she said she wasvery, very relaxed and her lowerback felt really good, as did hershoulders. Although her neck stillfelt good, she had had aheadache earlier that day but ithad gone at the time of thetreatment.

Treatment 6At the consultation she reportedfeeling relaxed after thetreatment, really calm and herbody felt like a dead weight. Shefelt her right shoulder shiftingaround, like it rotated in acomplete circle. She also saidher neck was the best it hadbeen for years and the mobilityshe had gained was wonderful,both in her neck and shoulders.She was so pleased because herheadaches had eased off quitedramatically, and as a result shewas able to take fewerpainkillers.The client has written a

testimonial on her treatment andhas agreed to allow Pippa-Janeto publish it along with thisarticle: The client to this day isstill pain free and if on the rareoccasion she does have aheadache she will only take onepainkiller and the headacheeases off, she is so happy tohave her quality of life back. CG

© Kristina Radvan, www.aropy.com



This type of stress iscumulative; it increasesover time, affecting your

day-to-day performance of tasks.It makes you tired, increasesyour vulnerability to illness andcan become a significantcontributing factor to manyserious health problems. Andbecause it's subconscious, youmay not even realise the effectit's having on your body. Medicalprofessionals recommend thatyou periodically check yourstress levels so you can nip anystress build up in the bud.

Take our free stress test todetermine if you are morestressed than you realise.

Do you:[ ever feel anxious andunsettled for no specific reason?[ experience constant mental"chatter"? [ react and over-react veryquickly and experience a generalsense of disquiet? [ get headaches?[ find you can't sleep? [ can't concentrate?

Think you're

not stressed? Think again. Many people in the UK are more

stressed than they realise! We all have stresses

in our lives, and whilst many of them are

superficial and can be shrugged off, over time

persistent stresses can build up without us

noticing.

[ is your mind all over the placeand you find it hard to make aplan and stick with it?[ find it hard to take instructionsat work and follow them through? [ find you're constantly tiredand lack imagination? [ have mood swings and snapat people, or feel fine one minuteand down the next?[ get confused or can'tremember simple things likeconversations from the previousday?

[ run out of energy really fast,even though you're healthy youfind you've got no stamina?

If you answered yes to any of theabove, the chances are youcould do with some stress relief.There are numerous options fordealing with stress;You could spend months and

hundreds of pounds trekking to asilent retreat in a monastery inthe Himalayas to find peace andsolitude away from the grind ofdaily living.You could get your GP to dose

you up on valium and otherprescription nasties, and sufferall the associated side effects.

Or for a quick, simple solutionthat fits your lifestyle and doesn'tcost the earth, TRY JOHNLEVINE'S ALHPAMUSIC. Thismusic is carefully crafted tosoothe and relax you, washingaway stress, be it conscious orsubconscious. It is based on theprinciple that certaincombinations of tone andfrequency have a soothing effecton the brain, causing yourbrainwaves to change from thebeta state (buzzy, excited andstressed) to the alpha state(soothed, calm and meditative).This alpha state is the goal ofmeditation and other relaxationtechniques, and has been shownto reduce stress, promotehealing, and lead to a sense ofwellbeing and fulfilment.Alphamusic has been rapidlygrowing in popularity, and isused in clinics, therapy centresand homes worldwide. CG

© Louise Benson James

Visit the www.choicehealthmag.com estore

to learn more and hear it for yourself!



Giving your baby a regular massage shows her

she is loved and respected and helps to secure a

lasting relationship between you both. It is a gift

for life!

From the moment they are

born, babies actively

seek interaction with

others and, through play and just

being around people in everyday

life, their unique little

personalities become

increasingly apparent to their

parents, who can then tune into

their infant's likes and dislikes,

strengths and sensitivities.

Loving touch from a parent

plays an enormous part in

establishing physical and

emotional connections with an

infant and, during the last

decade, there has been a huge

upsurge in professionals working

with parents and infants to offer

infant massage to parents who

are seeking to learn more about

the wonderful benefits.

Bernard Brazelton, child

psychologist, believes that touch

is central to the development of

the bonding relationship between

parent and child. Infant massage

is a form of positive touch and

an extremely important form of

communication between parent

and baby, therefore aiding the

attachment and bonding

process.

A recent systematic review

(Underdown et al, 2006) found

that infant massage has

beneficial effects in terms of

reducing stress hormones

(cortisol), promoting sleep and

promoting positive interactions,

especially where mothers have

been diagnosed with postnatal

Infant

Massagefor children with

disabilities &

special needs



illness. In addition, Suzanne

Zeedyk (2007) states that regular

positive touch and infant

massage can help with cognitive

and brain development.

Back massage is

extremely soothingThese significant benefits can be

experienced not only by a

healthy full-term baby, but by

babies with some form of special

need or disability.

Many Portage service

professionals and health

professionals working with

parents whose infant has a

special need, undertake infant

massage teacher training

because they recognise how

valuable this service can be.

When infant massage is

taught sensitively and

professionally to parents, it offers

them a non-stigmatising,

inclusive, and empowering

environment in which to learn a

new skill. This will enable them

to communicate with their infant,

understand their body and feel

positive that what they are doing

is not only safe, but will help their

baby. It is paramount that a non-

directive teaching style is

adopted ensuring that the

teacher is hugely respectful of

the parent and the infant, so that

the experience is a positive one

for all.

Commonly, infant massage is

taught in a group setting so that

parents can not only learn the

skill, but form friendships and

network with each other. It is

particularly useful for those

parents who feel isolated or for

mothers suffering from

depression. However, it is

recognised that working with

groups of Portage parents may

prove difficult due to the need for

numerous hospital/clinic

appointments and often parents

may not be able to attend a

regular course. However, this

does not preclude them from

attending a one-to-one course

with a teacher so that the

programme can be tailored to

their individual needs - it just

takes a little thought.

Each condition will be different

and will require the teacher to

consider adaptations to the

standard strokes and positioning

to accommodate specific medical

needs. For instance a baby with

a gastrostomy (Tipping, 2009) or

an umbilical hernia (Epple, 2009)

may find it difficult to lie in the

prone position for a back

massage, but suitable

adaptations can be made to

perform the back strokes without

causing discomfort.

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Lots of infants with special needs

(such as Cerebral Palsy) have

sensory issues and it is

important when teaching parents

to massage their infant that the

strokes should be quite firm as

otherwise they may tickle and

over-stimulate the baby. Perhaps

starting with a very few strokes

each session, building baby's

tolerance, until the point when

they are happy to receive a full

massage. Regular massage can

strengthen the immune system

and studies show that some

premature infants who receive

positive touch from their parents

in hospital show greater physical

and neurological improvement

over those who are not

massaged and they also

generally gain weight more

rapidly, reducing their stay in a

special care unit (Scafadi, 1990)

© Anita Epple This article was first published in

Interconnections Journal July 2010 For more

information contact Touch-Learn International Ltd.

Tel (UK): 01889 566222 E-mail: [email protected]

www.touchlearn.co.uk

Baby Massage is a wonderful way for parents to use

positive touch. This gives the opportunity for special time

together; incorporating not only the massage but also

therapeutic hugs and holds, and fun with nursery rhymes

and music. Baby massage is also a fantastic way for

parents to learn how their baby communicates with them,

enabling parents to understand what their baby wants

and to comfort them with loving touch.

Baby massage is so

versatile it can be done

almost anywhere!Infant massage can also help

those families whose babies are

terminally ill. This can improve

the quality of the remainder of

everyday life for the child and

enable the parents to remain in

touch with their child and

communicate their loving feelings

(Hubbard, 2002).

Infant massage can be used

with infants with many

disabilities; however, the parent

is always asked to check with the

baby's physicians to ensure that

there are no contraindications

arising from a particular condition

with regards to massage (Epple,

2009).

As a teacher and trainer of

infant massage to health

professionals I am convinced

that as well as the above,

massage can offer so much

more for an infant with a

disability and their family, giving

increased confidence and

providing respite from constant

trips to appointments. This is

supported by Portage Co-

ordinator Janet Robinson

(Robinson, 2008) who wrote:

For one mum whose son

was very disabled it made

such a huge difference she

wrote on her evaluation: "I

feel J loves it and it makes

me feel very close to him."

The massage had such an

impact that J was meeting

his Portage targets through

his massage sessions! CG

We calm our pets by

stroking them, we

greet each other with

“Too often we underestimate the power of a

touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an

honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring,

all of which have the potential to turn a life

around.”

The power of touch

a hug or a handshake, and we

soothe our children by holding

them. No other form of

connection is as powerful and

universal as touch.

A pat on the back, a caress of

the arm – these are everyday,

incidental gestures that we

usually take for granted but

cutting-edge research into

everyday forms of touch has

documented incredible emotional

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and physical health benefits that

come from touch.

From this frontier of touch

research, studies by

neuroscientist Edmund Rolls

show that touch activates the

brain’s cortex which is linked to

feelings of reward and

compassion. It signals safety and

trust.

Basic warm touch calms

cardiovascular stress. It activates

the body’s vagus nerve, which is

intimately involved with our

compassionate response, and a

simple touch can trigger release

of oxytocin, aka ‘the love

hormone’.

‘Touch therapy’ or ‘massage

therapy’ has got hard science on

its side. It’s not just good for our

muscles; it’s good for our entire

physical and mental health.

Stroking the skin activates

nerves that calm down the

body's stress response and

stimulate the brain's happy

hormones. The more you're

stroked, the more your blood

pressure is reduced, pain

vanishes and pleasure takes its

place.

Tiffany Field, director of the

Touch Research Institute at the

University of Miami Medical

School, points out that massage

can reduce inflammation which

may be involved in pain and

actually enhance cell recovery.

What I find interesting and

more expansive is the wonderful

tool that massage gives us for

everyday life. Massage

techniques can be taught so

people with families can learn to

massage each other, parents

can massage kids, couples can

massage each other, so flooding

their bodies with anti-stress

hormones that are beneficial for

better health and wellbeing.

There are plenty of ways you

can put touch to work for your

good health. Massage therapy,

for instance, may make you

more alert and lessen symptoms

of depression such as fatigue

and irritability. The healing power

of touch extends across our life

span, from helping babies grow

and children concentrate at

school to decreasing chronic

illnesses and disease.

Bodywork and relaxation go

together, an hour-long bodywork

session… even one focused on

pain relief or structural alignment

can create a sense of well-being,

calm, and energy. But why do we

as human beings crave the touch

of another?

Whether in giving or receiving,

touch is as essential to human

survival as is food. Infants

deprived of touch, even when

they are getting adequate

nutrition, will fail to thrive. Elders

isolated by loss of partners and

friends become depressed not

only because of the absence of

social interaction, but also

because of the simple loss of

being touched.

Touch is the only one of our

five senses that doesn't lose its

potency with age. As we grow

old, our need to touch and be

touched becomes greater. But

we don't need any external aids

to get joy from our sense of

touch. It doesn't diminish.

We forget that touch is not

only basic to our species, but the

key to it. In the absence of

touching and being touched,

people of all ages can sicken

and grow touch-starved.

And, as we age, we need

more assurance that we are

loved. If the restrictions of our

culture frown on touching,

holding hands, hugging and

kissing, we have to ignore them.

We have to learn to give each

other joy through touch, the most

important of our senses.CG

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Meditationthe stress solutionDo you know what Richard Gere, Madonna, Clint

Eastwood, Russell Brand, Lulu, and Sir Paul

McCartney have in common? As well as being

extremely famous they have all spoken about

how a daily meditation practice has made a huge

difference to their lives.

Russell Brand saidrecently: ‘Meditation hasbeen incredibly valuable

to me both in my recovery as adrug addict and in my personallife, my marriage,jmyprofessional life. I literally had anidea drop into my head the otherday while I was meditating whichI think is worth millions of dollars’The New York Times, April 10th2011.

So, what can meditation dofor you?Meditation has many benefits

and once you have begun topractise regularly you willdiscover that you begin to sleepmuch better. Regular meditatorssleep more soundly becausethey are able to relax and let goof the stress and tension of theday much more easily.People who meditate cope

much better with the stress ofdaily life because they are ableto focus their attention and stopbeing controlled by anxiousthoughts. Stress is a majorproblem in most people’s livesand one way to address this is tolearn how to calm the mind. Research into the many

benefits of meditation began withDr Herbert Benson of HarvardUniversity in the 1970s and hascontinued with the work of,among others, Jon Kabat-Zinn,Professor of Medicine Emeritusand founding director of theStress Reduction Clinic and theCenter for Mindfulness at the



University of Massachusetts.Their research has shown thatregular practice helps reducestress, lower blood pressure andhelp boost the immune system.Many doctors are now

recommending that their patientsfind a meditation class ratherthan taking prescriptionmedication – ‘meditation asmedication’ as my GP calls it. Developing a regular practice

can help people to give upharmful addictions as we haveseen with Russell Brand. Manypeople have been able to giveup their dependence on drugs,alcohol, smoking and over-eatingbecause meditation helps you tofeel calmer and more in control. It can even help you to lookyounger: regular meditators canlook up to ten years youngerthan their actual age. Manypeople are surprised when I tell

them my age because they thinkI look ten years younger. Anothergreat reason to start is thegrowing evidence that it can alsohelp you to lose weight. DavidServan-Shreiber, the Founder ofthe Centre for IntegrativeMedicine at the University ofPittsburgh, explains that learningto breathe correctly helps torelease cortisol – the stresshormone – from the body andthis in turn helps us to loseweight, especially around thestomach. Learning to meditatetakes the weight off your mindand so it becomes easier to losebody weight. Last year I published my book

on meditation, which begins withthe story of how meditationrescued me from dependence onalcohol. A chance meeting ledme to develop a meditationpractice and it transformed my

life. I gradually became calmerand far less reliant on alcohol. Ihave the occasional drink but nolonger rely on it as I did before Ilearnt to meditate.Learning to meditate had such

a powerful effect on me that Ibegan to explore how I couldhelp others learn. CG

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recognition and diagnosis ofcoeliac disease identified specificsymptoms and associatedconditions such as Type 1diabetes, which are linked to thecoeliac disease. As a result,more people should be tested for

the condition driving up diagnosisrates. See websitewww.nice.org.uk/CG86 for fulldetails of the guidelines.The survey also asked how

long they had visited the GP withsymptoms related to coeliacdisease before they werediagnosed. 23% had visited for11 years or more and a further11% of patients havingsymptoms and visiting theirdoctor for over 20 years beforefinally being diagnosed. Nearly athird (32%) of respondents saidthat they thought GP knowledgeabout coeliac disease was pooror very poor.Awareness amongst the

medical profession is increasingand in addition to the NICEguideline, a coeliac diseasemodule has recently beenpublished on the British MedicalJournal Learning website. CG

60% of People with coeliac disease have been

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Add to this the number ofclients whosesymptoms just seem to

occur without any causativeincident they can remember, orafter doing something that anyother time hasn’t caused aproblem. Gratitude andgratefulness doesn’t get close!Of course clients like this

might be your bread and butter,but have you ever wondered whythis happens? And if you couldhelp them recognise theunderlying causes and recoverfully, would you be happy to dothis, even though they might not

‘In a disordered mind, as in a disordered body, soundness

of health is impossible.’ ~ Cicero

How often do you findthat no matter how hardyou try, your clients keepreturning with recurringsymptoms? Or maybeclients recover, but thenkeep returning every fewmonths with yet anotherproblem for you to treat?

on Dr Sarno’s concept andapproach, I then began torecommend it to those patientsof mine whose chronic symptomsI was helping to manage, butnever seemed to get to thebottom of.It soon became apparent to

me that even persistent,debilitating pain could bereversed once the individualaccepted that the underlyingcause wasn’t physical, butemotional, and this was thenaddressed. I realised early onthat the potential for this workwas enormous, although Irecognised that for many peopleit could be difficult to acceptbecause it challenges currentingrained beliefs about paincausation and treatment.At the time I came across this

work there was no-onespecialising in this field in the UKor Europe, so my ownSpecialism in this field beganwith a visit to Dr Sarno himself in2007. Since that time I havedevoted myself to raising theprofile of this work anddeveloping strong relationshipswith other Specialists in the fieldin order not to work in isolation.My own treatment programme

for patients has developed overthe years as my ownunderstanding has grown and in2010 I began training otherhealth professionals andcoaches in order to help themlearn how to integrate thisapproach within their own work.The results speak for themselvesand I am passionate aboutdeveloping this work for the restof my career. CG

need to come back for furthertreatment?I found myself questioning this

for years until I was put in thisposition five years ago aftercoming across the pioneeringwork of John E Sarno MD,Professor of RehabilitationMedicine at the New YorkUniversity School of Medicine. Simply put, the concept Dr

Sarno proposes is that becausewe have a tendency to bottle uphow we feel, over time this buildsup and symptoms provide anescape mechanism when thereis no other outlet. This is causedby stimulation of the autonomicnervous system when surfacingemotions activate the emotionalbrain and trigger symptoms,usually as a maladapted ‘fightand flight’ response. Symptomscan range from musculoskeletalpain, migraines, RSI, anxiety,depression, bowel problems etc.Unfortunately, although the

concept that to have a healthybody requires a healthy mind hasbeen advocated by philosophersfor centuries, it has been lostmore recently as science hasfocused on the physical aspectof disease, based on the medicalmodel. As I began to focus on amore holistic approach to myown patients, I had begun toquestion this myself.After initially resolving my own

recurring health problems based

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Many women are unconcerned about having

irregular cycles until they begin trying for a baby,

but other women find it very difficult to plan

without knowing when their periods could

appear.

What is regular?Irregular periods aresimply those that are

not regular. If a woman suffersfrom irregular periods, she willnot know when her period isgoing to happen. Cycles canvary from 23 to 35 days, but theyare classed as regular if theyoccur at roughly the same timeeach cycle. So, even if awoman's periods are, say, 35days apart instead of the usual28, but they always appear atday 35, they would be classifiedas being 'normal'. Irregularperiods can be extremely difficultor even impossible to track. Minor or occasional cycle

irregularities are common formost women, because dieting,travel, stress, exercise and

corticosteroids or drugs used forcancer treatment.

Irregular periods and stress When a woman is under physicalor emotional stress, her bodycan release the hormoneprolactin that interferes withovulation. This is nature's way ofsaving her from a pregnancywhen she would find it hard tocope; if she is under severestress, perhaps throughbereavement or divorce, herperiods may stop altogether. She should visit her doctor to

allow him or her to rule out anyphysical causes of menstrualirregularities - and if there is nophysical cause, she should takeit as a clear warning sign thatshe needs to take time out torelax. The nutritional approach is

designed to encourage awoman's body to re-establishregular ovulation and to gethormones back in balance. Shewill also need help to assess thedifferent stresses in her life, to

seasonal changes can all cometo bear on the menstrual cycle.It's perfectly normal to haveerratic cycles on the run-up tomenopause too. However, if awoman experiences irregularmenstrual patterns for more thanthree cycles in a row, I wouldstrongly urge her to follow all theadvice in this article to try torestore some balance, but alsoto visit her doctor. He or she willbe able to rule out any medicalcause, such as polycystic ovarysyndrome, a build-up of thewomb lining (endometrialhyperplasia), fibroids or a wombinfection. In rare cases, irregularperiods can be a symptom ofendometrial or cervical cancer,and they may also be caused bycertain medications, such as

The nutritionalapproach to irregular periods



see what can be changed and tofind different ways to cope.

Dietary changesThe emphasis must be on agood healthy diet and payingparticular attention tophytoestrogens, such asflaxseeds, lentils and soya, whichhelp control levels of excessoestrogen and to fibre, whichoptimises the transportation ofwaste products (including oldoestrogens) out of the system,and on reducing the intake ofsaturated fat, which raises levelsof oestrogen in the body.Research has shown that

giving women ground linseedsevery day increases theregularity of the cycle andimproves ovulation. A woman's weight is crucial for

maintaining regular cycles - andbeing overweight is as much a

problem as being underweight.Balance is the key here. If awoman crash diets or becomesanorexic, her periods may notstop completely, but they canbecome irregular. Beingoverweight can also preventovulation, and she can sufferfrom irregular periods.

SupplementsThe supplements outlined beloware designed to ensure that awoman is well nourished, or inother words, that her body hasall the nutrients it needs. Certainsupplements are also included tohelp her deal with stress, and asa protective measure to preventcells from undergoing anyinappropriate changes.

B vitaminsThese are often called the'stress' vitamins because they

can help a woman to cope withthe pressures of everyday life. Asstress can be such an importantfactor in causing irregular periodsit is important that she has somehelp in dealing with it. VitaminsB2, B3 and B6 are alsonecessary for thyroid hormoneproduction and B5 (pantothenicacid) is essential for optimumadrenal function. Bothimbalances in thyroid functionand stress can affect the cycle.The easiest way to make sure

of getting a good supply of thesevitamins is to take them in theform of a good B-complexsupplement. B vitamins aresynergistic, which means thatthey work together.

AntioxidantsAntioxidants are particularlyrelevant for irregular periods. It isbelieved that antioxidants have

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the ability to prevent cells frommutating. In other words, theyprevent cells from becoming'abnormal'. This is extremelyimportant if a woman has beendiagnosed with endometrialhyperplasia. Antioxidants includevitamins A, C and E and theminerals zinc and selenium.

MagnesiumThis mineral has been classedas 'nature's tranquilliser', so it isan essential inclusion in the dietof anyone suffering from irregularperiods. In fact, anyone intoday's hectic society will benefitfrom a magnesium supplement.Stress is often a factor in periodirregularity, and this mineral willhelp to redress the balance of astressful lifestyle.

Omega 3 fatty acids There are many factors that arenow known to affect the wayessential fatty acids are used bythe body, including highadrenaline levels (in the case ofstress), high alcoholconsumption, and low levels ofcertain nutrients like vitamin B6and magnesium. If the body isnot getting or able to use enoughof the fatty acids consumed, thecycle can be affected.

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HerbsHerbs have a long tradition ofnormalising irregular periods.Two herbs in particular areextremely useful for balancingthe cycle and they can be usedeffectively together:

Agnus castus

(Vitex/Chastetree berry) This herb stimulates andnormalises the function of thepituitary gland which, in turn,helps to balance hormone outputfrom the ovaries and to stimulateovulation. Agnus castus is alsouseful when there is an excessof prolactin which can suppressovulation. Furthermore, it hasbeen shown to reduceendometrial hyperplasia and canbe used on a preventative basis.

False Unicorn Root(Chamaelirium luteum)This is an excellent herb forregulating periods. It acts as atonic to strengthen thereproductive system. It worksacross the whole cycle to ensurethat balance is maintained, butits biggest impact is on the firsthalf of the cycle, when it acts toregulate the action of theovaries.As well as using herbs to help

normalise the cycle, they canalso be used to help controlstress, which may be affectingthe cycle. Herbs that are usedspecifically to cope with stressare known as 'nervines', andthey act on the nervous systemto relieve anxiety, tension andirritability. One of the best known

nervines is valerian (Valerianaofficinalis). It is most effectivewhen combined with anotherherb, skullcap (Scutellarialateriflora, which acts both torelax and tonify the nervoussystem.

Other Factors

ExerciseExercise is great for overallhealth, and encourages thehealth of the heart andcirculatory system. However,when taken to an extreme,exercise can cause periods tobecome irregular and even stop.Check to see whether exerciselevels are appropriate.

AlcoholAlcohol should be eliminatedcompletely for approximatelythree months as it compromisesthe efficient functioning of theliver which deactivates oestrogenand helps to excrete it properly.

StressEliminate any foods or drinksthat can increase the productionof the stress hormones, e.g.added sugar, refinedcarbohydrates, caffeine.Massage is recommended alongwith relaxation techniques.

Natural MedicineBoth homeopathy andacupuncture can be verysuccessful in the treatment ofirregular periods and they can beused alongside the otherrecommendations. CG

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