July/August 2012

July/August 2012

Informative l inspiring l enlightening

NUTRITION l FITNESS l HEALTH l TRAVEL l COMPETITIONS

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Published by Haywood Media

TRAVELShortflatt Tower’s Fullerton Spa

SPOTLIGHTYoga with Lisa

RETRAININGLearn something

new p16 & 28

NATURALSunblock

HYPOTHYROIDISMnutrition

ACUPUNCTURESeasonal tune up

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CONTENTSInside this issue...July/August 2012

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LOCAL NEWS News from your area ... 4

Features

NUTRITION Hypothyroidism.....................................8

SPOTLIGHT ONYoga with Lisa Powell..........................12

MOOD SHIFTERSWhat Mood are you in today?..............14

EMBRACING CHANGE Riding the wave of change..................15

RETRAININGFitenss & Sport Booming....................16

TRIED & TESTEDProducts for you and the family...........18

RETREATSShortflatt Tower..................................22

SKINCARENatural Sunblock............................26

MAGNETSThe powerful beauty of magnets.....27

LEARN SOMTHING NEWRetrain and study courses...............28

ACUPUNCTURESeasonal Tune Up...........................29

BOOK REVIEWS What have you read lately?.............34

Regulars35 Therapy Rooms

40 Diary & What’s On

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NEWSL O C A L

Wellbeing news from around your area...

A friend asked me recently which natural therapies

‘worked’. It was an interesting question. I could

immediately list some very positive results I had

personally experienced, but I think she was after

something more solid. When it comes to healthcare, we live in

an evidence-based world. All our pharmaceuticals are rigorously

tested, and the drugs prescribed by our GP have been proven

to ‘work’. We cannot say the same for many natural therapies.

Whilst the anecdotal evidence is strong, many don’t perform

well in clinical trials, which is perhaps what provoked my friend’s

question, and why I found it difficult to answer. You might flick

through the adverts at the back of this magazine and wonder

whether you would feel better after your treatment, after all there

is no guarantee. But as many of us know, the irony is that just

because a prescription medicine has been proven to work by

performing well in clinical trials, that doesn’t necessarily mean it will

work for you. How many of us have been prescribed an eczema

cream, an anti-depressant or a sleeping pill that hasn’t worked for us? And that, I suppose is my

answer. If you’re suffering from ill health, go to your GP, get a diagnosis and get informed, but, if

like many people, you have tried everything they have to offer and still aren’t 100%, you may find

that ‘unproven’ natural therapies may well work for you. After all it’s not necessarily about proof, it’s

about possibility. The positive feedback therapists receive shows that some people respond very

well to natural therapies. I recommend that you choose qualified, insured therapists. In the back of

this magazine, you’ll find a wealth of therapists, offering a huge range of treatments. Many people

have had amazing results, and leave feeling better, I hope you’re one of them.

Wishing you health and happiness,Hannah

East Sussex Publisher

WelcomeTO WELLBEING MAGAZINE!

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Brighton and Hove

City Council

is celebrating

the Olympic

Flame’s arrival on July

16th. In addition to the

official Olympic Torch

Relay Celebration taking

place at Sussex County

Cricket Ground, Brighton’s

community art charity Same

Sky will be creating a fun

family day with a dramatic

finale in Hove Park. Families

are invited to bring picnics

to Hove Park and enjoy the

celebrations from 4pm, while

they wait for the Olympic

Torchbearer to come

running past at 6.06pm.

The park will have a festival

feel, festooned with giant

flame-shaped flags, Brighton

and Hove Nordic Walking

Group, will be displaying

life-sized sporting figures

they have crafted in Same

Sky workshops. At 9.30pm

there will be a spectacular

finale performance to end the

day – the Sky Dome. A full list

of workshops can be found

on the Same Sky website.

www.samesky.co.uk. 01273

573982

“It’s not necessarily

about proof, it’s

about possibility.”

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In a state of good health every cell in the human body is in constant

communication with every other cell, physically and at an energetic level.Owing to the many causes of everyday stress – family, work, environmental – the free-flow of balanced communication within those cells, or systems is compromised. Given that the brain alone has an estimated 1 trillion cells, and the body 50-75 trillion cells, it’s hardly surprising that things can go badly wrong – and we are consciously, or not, aware of deteriorating emotional, mental, physical health.

The bodymind is in a state of dis-ease. Ideally, to heal these distorted lines of communication a person would engage the body’s own process; the body has innate intelligence – a cut finger is usually healed with no intervention – and will heal in its own time and according to its own priorities. BodyTalk can rapidly accelerate and achieve this, where stressed body and mind are struggling owing to overload. It is unique in that it uses biofeedback to select priorities from the BodyTalk Protocol, and tapping techniques to

restore communication. This is consciousness work: the observer - the observation - the observed...It is effective on animals and people (for some practitioners, plants), producing lasting, and sometimes dramatic, improvements for clients. BodyTalk is practiced world-wide and taught in eight languages. Uniquely, its Protocol integrates with other professions or therapies, ensuring BodyTalk is developing particularly

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Gaining the competitive edge is something we all strive to achieve at some point in our lives. Gaining qualifications at school, college or university is part of forming a competitive

edge in our careers. With the Olympics just around the corner, we are reminded that our top sports men and women use many training techniques to enhance their performance. It’s a competitive world, where performance plays a major part in helping you to achieve the results you desire.

So how can Hypnotherapy help me achieve better results?Caroline of the Eastbourne & Uckfield Hypnotherapy Practice explains “We all recognise that feeling, where we know we have the answer to something, but just

can’t remember. The harder we try and the more anxious we are, the more difficult it becomes. With Learning Performance Therapy, we train students to stay more relaxed and focused, which in effect allows the person to retrieve the information they have learned more easily and quickly. Sports Hypnotherapy helps people to improve their ability to visualise themselves performing the tasks correctly, which in effect helps to program the mind to focus directly on the expected results.”

Both techniques help to give you that competitive edge.Free initial consultations are available by calling Caroline at the Eastbourne & Uckfield Hypnotherapy Practice on 01323 762 844 or visit the website

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A study conducted

at Brunel University

over a period of

three years has

highlighted the benefits of

early access to physiotherapy

treatment. The authors

demonstrated that patients

who underwent ‘early

intervention’ had significantly

better results than those

who had to wait six weeks or

more. Results after six weeks

showed patients who had

had immediate treatment

improved more rapidly in

‘function, mood, quality

of life and general health’.

Early intervention reduced

short-term disability, distress

and anxiety. Local Chartered

Physiotherapist Dave Peachey

(MSc, MCSP) backs the

findings stating ‘I know that

when a patient comes to me

with a symptom history of less

than six weeks, I have a very

positive mindset that I can

help that person and make

a real difference to their life.

Early treatment really can be

the key to a quick recovery.’

Wellbeing wishes Dave every

success at his brand new

physiotherapy clinic in Seaford

which offers rapid access for

individuals with an array of

injuries and problems. Patients

can self refer themselves

without needing to see a

Avoiding delAycan help you Work, Rest and Play!

locAl chiRoPRActoRs

FundRAise FoR childRen’s chARitythis summer lushington chiropractic are donate fees from two special interest clinics to dr Barnardo’s

Wednesday mornings is their ARTHRITIC ACHE clinic

Wednesday afternoons is their HIP & SCIATICA clinic.

James Revell (Doctor of Chiropractic) explains “Although

these are complicated and difficult conditions there may

be something we can do to help ease your pain or at

least answer your questions. We see a lot of people at

the clinic with these types of pains, so we created these

special interest clinics. We decided to waive our normal £49

consultation fees for these clinics this July and August to

help fundraise for Barnardo’s.”

“Your consultation will take up to an hour. The chiropractor

will go through every detail with you, making sure nothing

has been missed. They may use hands-on treatment if

appropriate, or just answer your questions and give you

advice on nutrition, exercises, posture, massage and

more. Chiropractic cannot necessarily offer a cure for these

conditions, but with these special interest clinics you will

enjoy a thorough, professional and detailed assessment,

with plenty of advice and information.” The chiropractors will

treat every case individually and hope to raise as much money as

possible. If you, or someone you know is suffering then call the clinic

now on 01323 722499, spaces limited.

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I personally discovered

Reiki in 2005. It was quite

a strange experience - I

was out walking with a

group of friends and during

a conversation Reiki was

mentioned. It was like a light

came on in my head and

I thought, I want to know

more about this! By the end

of 2005 I had completed

Shoden (Reiki 1) which

enables you to treat friends

and family and carry out

self healing meditations

and Okuden (Reiki 2) which

allows you to practice as a

practitioner. I soon began to

attract clients who benefitted

from regular sessions almost

immediately! Whether it

was a simple backache

or something deeper like

an emotional issue, the

changes were subtle but

immediate.

In 2010 I took it one step

further and completed the

Master/Teacher course

and am now able to pass

this on to others. Your Reiki

‘First Degree’ course lasts

for 15-16 hours, which is

equivalent to more than

two days training. You

spend approximately nine

hours working through a

multimedia study pack,

at your leisure, and then

attend a single-day live

course. During the live part

of your training you will

focus on practical energy

work, there are no more

than four students. This

approach provides you with

a complete training in the

basic Reiki technique. You

can learn at your leisure,

in the comfort of your own

home, allowing all the

information to sink in and

allowing you to realise any

questions that you might

have, and you then arrive

on the course well-prepared

and already knowing a great

deal about Reiki. Then we

spend the live part of your

course working with energy

and putting what you have

learned into practice.

If you would like to know

more please contact me

on 07944232174 or

email aharmstone@

btinternet.com. I am

offering limited places

with 20% discount (£95

instead of £125) until

December 2012.

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What is Reiki?Reiki is a deep relaxation

therapy using gentle touch. It is

a practical, simple, non invasive

way to connect with our own

energy source and essence. It

is healing technique based on

the principle that the therapist

can channel energy into the

patient by means of touch,

to activate the natural healing

processes of the patient’s

body and restore physical and

emotional wellbeing. Reiki has

many benefits, it can help relieve

stress and tension, promote

the body’s natural ability to heal,

balances the body’s energies,

relieve pain, and promote a

total state of relaxation to create

a deep sense of wellbeing to

name a few. To receive Reiki

the client lies fully clothed on the

treatment couch and is gently

touched at various points of the

body and head to allow Reiki to

flow where it is needed. There is

no diagnosis by the practitioner

so Reiki complements the

effectiveness of most forms

of treatments and medication,

enhancing a sense of wellbeing.

GP first. Depending on the

findings on assessment,

treatment can include

acupuncture, massage,

manual therapy techniques,

exercises, education &

advice, or a request for

referral onto alternative

professionals via the GP

if needed. If you require

assessment and treatment of

a musculoskeletal problem

you can contact the clinic on

01323 650914 or via e-mail on

davepeacheyphysio@gmail.

com.


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Iam seeing an abundance of people having been undi-agnosed or diagnosed with hypothyroidism. This gland

is vital to our overall health and can cause problems in all of us, men and women and at any age. When its not working properly the list of symptoms can be daunt-ing. Last year I saw a 25 year old woman, her parents and siblings were all hypothyroid. She had all the symptoms as well but her blood test was borderline. It took another six months for a positive test to show. By that time she was well into the symptoms of fatigue, puffy eyes and feeling the cold. If this sounds like you, a family member or friend, read on....

Why is the thyroid gland important? The thyroid gland lies in front of the neck between the voice box and the skin. The entire gland weighs less than an ounce. Despite its small size its an extremely important organ which controls our metabolism and is responsible for the normal working of every cell in the body. It achieves this by making the hormones thyroxine (T4), and triiodothyronine (T3) and secret-ing them into the bloodstream. In healthy people the amounts of T3 and T4 in the blood are maintained within narrow limits by TSH which is secreted by the anterior pituitary gland. If your

GP suspects that you may have an under active thyroid they will send you for a blood test. High levels of TSH mean you have an under active thyroid. You will then need to take thyroxine, and your blood will need to be moni-tored as it is not easy getting the right amount - it’s certainly not a one size fits all situation. The typical (but not necessarily accurate) type of person to get this condition is female, over-weight and over forty. However that is too specific. I’ve seen many underweight people who have under active thyroids in their late 20’s and 30’s. If you are having trouble losing weight,

As we bounce in to Summer I know some of you have been struggling (or know someone struggling) with fatigue and odd vague symptoms so this month we are focusing on the thyroid gland.

CouldHYPOTHYROIDISM

be making you tired?

words: Kate Arnold

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feel the cold a lot and feel tired, its worth asking your GP for a test. I have listed most of the symptoms below, but the list is far longer and the symptoms can be strange and vague e.g. the fatigue has been described as “feeling drugged”. Unfor-tunately the thyroid blood test is notoriously unreliable as the thyroid secretions change, so you might need several tests to get a positive result. If your blood tests come out positive your GP will usually leave it a month or two and do another one just to make sure. You are measuring your TSH level and often you can be borderline and then normal several months later. There is a strong hereditary link to this condition - all my family have hy-pothyroidism and at the moment my results are borderline.

What are the symptoms of an under active thyroid?* Cold hands and feet * Ten-dency to feel the cold * Fatigue, especially in the morning

* Depression * Dry Skin * Head-aches * Constipation * Loss of hair * Aching in the joints

* Muscle cramps in the feet at night * Swollen eyelids (especial-ly in the morning) * Swelling of hands and feet * Heavy periods * Loss of libido * Brittle nails * Difficulty swallowing * Elevated cholesterol * Hoarseness *Low blood pressure * Inability to concentrate * Poor memory

* Slow heartbeat (bradycardia) * Weight gain.

How is it diagnosed? The conventional approach to diagnosing hypothy-roidism revolves around the measurement,of thyroid blood tests, primarily the TSH test. If the TSH is elevated, the pituitary gland is sensing a low thyroid hormone level in the body and TSH is being secreted in order to stimulate the thyroid gland to produce more thyroid hormone. If the TSH is normal many doc-tors believe that automatically rules out a hypothyroid state.

The reference ranges are: TSH normal range 0.4 - 4.5 mIU/L TSH Hypothyroid > 4.5mIU/L

What’s the problem with the TSH test?There are several schools of thought regarding the valid-ity of the TSH - this is just one of those. The TSH blood test has been the gold standard in conventional medicine for over 30 years. When TSH values fall above this range i.e. >4.5 mIU/L a diagnosis of hypothyroidism is given. When this reference range was established it in-cluded approximately 95% of the population. Therefore 5% of the population fell outside this range and therefore could be classi-fied as having a thyroid disorder. In the Colorado Thyroid Study researchers believed that the true incidence of hypothyroidism was higher than 5%. This is one school of thought, but I do know quite a few GP’s who feel the same and feel restricted in what they can do

when the test is borderline or the patients symptoms are severe. Over 30 years ago Dr Barnes wrote about the inadequacies of solely relying upon blood tests in: Hypothyroidism The Unsus-pected Illness. Dr Barnes agreed that lab testing could not be the sole judge of whether there is hypothyroidism present or not.

There is great controversy in conventional medicine about what the normal TSH range should be set. There are many doctors and organizations who believe the upper limit of the TSH range should be lowered from 4.5 - 3.0 mIU/L. This small change may result in a doubling of the numbers of individu-als diagnosed as hypothyroid. Some people may do better at a TSH of 1.0 while another may do better on 3.0. It is also important to check more than just the TSH test. T3 and T4 levels are also important. Its common to see patients who have normal T4 and TSH levels and low T3 and may therefore have the symp-toms of hypothyroidism. Many people do not convert T4 to T3 and might well be hypothyroid even though the TSH falls within the normal range.

Don’t get me wrong, blood tests are important but for some con-ditions, we could wonder how relevant they are. So many peo-ple have clear blood tests but are still symptomatic (and this goes beyond hypothyroidism) and if its not “in their heads”, which it often isn’t then there is something else going on.

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Factors that may cause in-ability to convert T4 to T3 Nutrient deficiencies : * Chromium * Copper * Iodine * Iron * Selenium * Zinc * Vitamin A * Vitamin B2 * Vitamin B6 * Vitamin B12. Medications: * Beta Blockers * Birth control pills * Oestrogen * Lithium * Steroids. Diet: * Soy * Cruciferous vegetables. Other: * Aging * Alcohol * Diabetes * Obesity * Stress* Surgery. What to do next?If you have the above symptoms and/or have a family history of hypothyroidism, go and get your TSH tested. If there is a family history, ask for T3, T4 and thyroid antibodies as well. If the test comes back borderline, discuss this with your GP in more detail and ask for another test in a few months time. In the meantime concentrate on your diet (see below) and get as much exercise as you can. Make sure you are not deficient in any of the above vitamins and minerals and get expert personalised help if you are still having problem - this can be with a nutritionist.

Diet tips for hypothyroidism If you thought diet had nothing to do with an underactive thyroid think again. The key is adopting a diet that is rich in whole foods, including plenty of vegetables, fruits, lean meats and whole grains like brown rice, quinoa or barley instead of wheat based

products. These foods typically nourish the body and provide plenty of natural vitamins and minerals.

Avoid excess sugar and refined foods. Too much sugar can cause weight gain, but especially in someone with hypothyroidism. Typically, eating too much sugar results in the body creating too much insulin. This means your body is not able to use its own fat for energy, so any carbohy-drates and other molecules you eat are stored as fat, so you find it hard to shift excess weight.

Someone with hypothyroidism is much more likely to end up ex-hausted, fatigued and hungry for longer-periods of time when they are not eating correctly. So eat several small meals during the day instead of three larger ones. This helps maintain a steady level of energy and provides the body with a steady source of constant fuel and also helps to improve metabolism.

If you are not doing so already, begin a moderate exercise re-gime to boost your metabolism. An under active thyroid may increase your risk of a heart at-tack, so take nutritional steps to make sure your heart is healthy. Keep an eye on your choles-terol - raised cholesterol levels can be a sign of hypothyroidism rather than an unhealthy diet and lifestyle.

Foods that support thyroid health3Seafood, like sushi and seaweed, which contain iodine to support the thyroid gland. But also fish for its essential fatty acids content (Omega 3’s) that assist with weight loss, reducing inflammation, and the production of hormones.3Green tea, which can help support the metabolism.3Lean meats and fish which contain tyrosine, thought to help boost thyroid hormone production.3Foods rich in selenium, a mineral that supports the thyroid and immune system for those suffering Hashimoto’s disease (an auto-immune based thyroid condition). These include brazil nuts and salmon.3Eat in moderation (as they can suppress the thyroid function): Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, kale, mustard, greens, peaches, pears, radishes, spinach and turnips.3Eat zinc rich foods such as almonds, tofu, chicken, turkey and pumpkin seeds. If you are putting on the pounds due to an underactive thyroid, it can be a tough call to lose the weight - if you would like some personalised help with this then do contact me on 01323 737814.

For more information contact Kate Arnold 01323 737814 www.katearnoldnutrition.co.uk

Kate’s guide to

THYROID HEALTH

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It was through a period of crisis that Lisa turned to yoga. She had already

been practicing yoga on and off since the age of 19, but it was only between the ages of 28-30 that she took to it more seriouslly, when she became ill and her Father passed away. It was through this intense period of mourning and recovery from illness that she realised her need to make a huge change in her personal and professional life. By taking herself to India and immersing in the culture and philosophy of yoga she was able to overcome her illness and connect rather than disconnect from

her grief. Through this process of unwinding she glimpsed Bliss and realised that she wanted to pass on the wonderful message of health and wellbeing through yoga to others.

What is your approach to yoga?I integrate yoga postures, relaxation, breathing, mantra, meditation, visualization and writing to help others relieve physical and mental tension, release emotional blocks and bring back a sense of connection to the Self. I work with honesty, integrity, passion, knowledge, life-long learning and caring for others. I am mindful of my affect

as a human being on others and the environment, however I have a light-hearted, simplistic approach and a love of life.

What has been your motivation?Seeing someone suddenly make a huge realisation about their immense potential, seeing the peace in faces after a particularly deep meditation or relaxation and the beauty of the individual shining through. I love seeing how the body becomes strong and free with certain ailments melting away.Part of my own journey is to continue being in the company of learned teachers who

inspire me to become a happier more fulfilled person thereby making those around me happier and more fulfilled.My inspiration comes from The ancient wisdom of Yoga, the philosophy by which one unites body, mind and spirit to bring about self realisation.Rod Stryker, ParaYoga, who is committed to contributing to individuals’ growth and happiness by sharing the essence of the timeless teachings of yoga in ways that enhance all aspects of modern life.Deepak Chopra, who is committed to creating a peaceful, just, sustain-able and healthy world.

Spotlight on

Yoga with Lisa Powell

Yoga has enabled me to successfully manage a back problem caused by

scoliosis and now I have no noticeable effects. In addition, I generally feel calm

and stress free. Jane

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Nelson Mandela, who through adversity came to unite a nation and who’s own words on his epitaph will read ‘The man who lies here has done his duty for his country and his people’.

What has been your best success?Jane suffered from chronic back ache for many years. Due to her condition she needed to take many sick days off from work and presumed this would be the case for the rest of her life. Her work place decided to hold one-day yoga sessions for any staff interested and asked me to come along and teach. I have now been teaching there for about 6 years! Slowly but surely Jane’s body started to respond to the gentle stretches and the deep relaxation. She started to let go and now has a better understanding

spending some time in the week writing and sitting in silence allows you to start to have a deeper understanding of who you are as a person. There is also delicious food, beautiful surroundings, time spent by the pool, and day excursions planned.

Classes from £6 per session1-2-1 sessions £35 per sessionDay Workshops from £25 - £50 depending on lengthYoga Holiday from £500 for a week including all yoga, accommodation and food . Call Lisa Powell on 07733 395065 or email [email protected]

of posture, what could have been exacerbating her condition and has made simple changes in her day to day life. One year later and Jane had not taken any days off sick from work for 6 months and was amazed at how the yoga had improved her life. She has since considered training to become a yoga teacher and is still making leaps and bounds.

Where do you teach?I work locally in my home town of St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex, however I run workshop, courses and retreats.Classes usually run as a 6-week course, by the end of the course there should be some noticeable changes, more strength, more connection to the body and an ability to relax.One-day yoga workshops are a lovely way to get away for the day. Two yoga sessions are practiced which include asana, breathing, relaxation,

Just as the flower thanks the sun for helping it to grow, thank you Lisa for helping me grow this yoga holiday. Lynda ~

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meditation and sometimes writing. Usually these take place in village halls and include time to have a walk in a local wood. Lunch is often included.I run a week long yoga holiday in Turkey in September. Practicing yoga in beautiful peaceful surroundings has many benefits including:feeling a deep sense of wellbeing which lasts weeks after the holiday is over; having the time to allow the mind to go inward bringing about a deep sense of peace by the end of the week; having a more fulfilled experience by the end of the holiday;practicing yoga twice a day for a week detoxifies and energises the body;


At some time or

another and in

varying degrees

of severity we

all experience some of the

above, sometimes on a

regular basis; perhaps more

so than we care to admit

or acknowledge, even to

ourselves. The pressures of

working long hours with often

little pay and maintaining a

family or relationship can

be overwhelming at times.

Stress is a killer. Stress can

lead to heart attacks, mental

health issues and alcoholism.

It can substantially degrade

the quality of our lives

causing us to over-react

to situations or shut down

altogether.

Whilst we have more freedom

of choice, opportunities

and possessions than

ever before, the increase

in depression, anxiety and

insomnia continue to rise.

An estimated one in thirteen

Europeans are prescribed

antidepressants for a whole

range of mood disorders.

That’s one in four in the UK.

Whilst more critical cases

necessitates, at times, the

use of drugs; for others, a

gentle and natural nudge,

attention to diet and time and

space to retrain our thoughts

can lift that burden.

Fortunately, nature herself

has provided us with an

abundance of herbal

helpers to assist us through

challenging episodes and

to quieten and calm both

mind and heart. For example,

we have a broad range of

‘adaptogen’ herbs. These

herbs have been shown to

have a non-specific response

in the body, increasing

resistance to numerous

stressors including physical,

chemical or biological

agents. The Soviet Academy

of Science was once charged

with finding a substance that

improved the performance

and decreased the stress

of their athletes and military

personnel. Their research,

conducted by twelve hundred

scientists, physicians and

botanists on four thousand

plants identified twelve

adaptogens. One of these,

Eleutherococcus, was used

successfully by athletes to

prepare for the Olympic

games. Of course, these

plants have had thousands

of years of indigenous use,

long before modern society

decided to experiment with

them and explain them

scientifically; but how do

adaptogens work?

Adaptogens are powerful

antioxidants which protect

cells from free radical

damage, slowing the aging

process and stimulating the

parts of cells responsible

for the manufacture of

energy, increasing overall

mental and physical

strength. They support

liver function to remove

toxins, thereby improving

the body’s overall ability to

function more efficiently, they

reduce inflammation which

contributes to just about

every disease process known

to man, and they can help

reduce general wear and

tear on the body. There is a

branch of research called

psychoneuroimmunology

in which scientists have

discovered what many

people knew all along -

that there is an interaction

between the mind, the

nervous system and the

immune system. In other

words, how and what we

think can change our bodies

on a cellular level. The mind

plays an important role

in both the development

and treatment of disease.

Therefore paying attention to

our minds and our moods

is also paying attention to

potential physical diseases

we may be susceptible to.

Because of the numerous

chemical constituents in

each herb, adaptogens are

MOOD shifters What mood are you in today? Stressed, angry, frustrated, anxious, fearful, sad, grieving?



RIDING“I have a theory about what makes a

person old; it is the inability to move with

the times, to accept constant change.”

WORDS: SHEILA NURSTEN

the Wave of Change2012 is for me a year of huge change. Since January, my life has been put into the fast lane and accelerated beyond belief. At times I have felt great urges to resist these changes, particularly the idea of moving house... and then I remember to take a deep breath and relax. For the last four years I have lived as a single, self employed mother. But in December, of 2011, all that changed when I became romantically interested in a dear friend of mine. He had also suffered a divorce, and like me was not too hopeful about the prospect of true love. However, true love

presented itself to us, through mutual care and respect for each other.Now we are in the throes of planning our wedding, honeymoon, house move, and to top it all.... I’m pregnant. With these life changing events all happening simultaneously, I’m wondering how it is all possible. Yet somehow it is. Somehow love carries the energy to move it all into place, to where it needs to be. Our lives are merging together now, to bring about long term stability. And in the meantime, our best chance to come through all this unscathed, is to simply allow ourselves to bend with the flowing

river. People often find it hard to discern my age. Although I’m in my mid thirties, I mostly get mistaken for someone in their mid twenties. I still get asked for ID when buying alcohol, which makes me chuckle. So what is the secret to my youth? The ability to accept each moment as it comes, changes and all.

Sheila Nursten is an artist and healer. See her work at www.tribal-angel.com

carefully selected for each

patient based on their other

requirements.

Plants like Panax can be

used to enhance immune

function after chemotherapy

or in chronic fatigue and

autoimmune disorders;

Rhodiola can enhance

alertness, reduce fatigue

and improve memory

and depressive episodes;

Leonorus calms heart

palpitations and is ideal

for anyone feeling there

is just not enough time in

the day to get everything

done. Matching the relevant

herbs to the person is a skill

that relies on a qualified

practitioner and the honesty

of the patient telling their

story. Herbalists cannot

eliminate external stressors

from your life but they can

aid the balance of your body

so that in whichever way you

as a person react to stress -

whether it’s causing lowered

immunity which leads to

recurring colds, or anxiety

leading to insomnia, or a tight

heart leading to palpitations

or a general inability to cope

with the day to day grind, rest

assured - there are plants

that have the ability, given the

correct formula and time, to

help you.

Melanie is a qualified herbalist

and naturopath practising in

Hastings in East Sussex. For

an appointment call Melanie

on 07840202930, or email

[email protected].

www.melaniearnoldherbalist.com


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The nation is suddenly waking up to the realisa-tion that a very consider-able percentage of the

population is overweight. This would be worrying were the problem confined to adults but the fact that so many children are overweight - many to the point of being described as ‘clinically obese’ - is far more concern-ing. Perhaps the most startling statistic of all relates to research which indicates that one in six children are officially considered clinically obese before starting primary school.

Despite government health warn-ings – the advice of the medical profession – an absolute plethora of diets – and exhortations to ap-preciate that ‘gluttony’ and ‘sloth’ are often contributory factors – the problem of overweight is in-creasing in virtually all developed nations. Equally worryingly, the problem is spreading to develop-ing nations as their economies improve and they adopt fast food habits.

Some experts believe that being overweight is related to more health problems than smoking and they cite as examples links to heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, stress and

depression. Further bad news: at the same time, more people are speaking of feeling ‘run down’, ‘lethargic’, ‘off-colour’ ‘not quite right’. The good news: increas-ing numbers of overweight people are seeking solutions. Interest in ‘wellbeing’ is growing, alongside desire to ‘feel good about one-self’ rather than avoid-ing mirrors at all costs because the reflection is too depressingly honest!

We link obesity with too much food and too little exercise. This is often an over-simplification because it is very possible – and actually quite common – for an overweight child (or adult for that matter) to be severely malnour-ished. All sorts of reasons are debated. Too much fast food… too much time spent on com-puters…too much time spent watching television. Combine this with insufficient exercise, insufficient nutritious food, insuf-ficient stimulation and it isn’t

difficult to see why the problem is escalating.

Many nutritionists blame the high fat and sugar levels in convenience foods but, interest-ingly, a recent study revealed that housewives in the 1950s consumed more calories than their modern-day counterparts yet were significantly slimmer. The difference? Their daily lives involved far greater physical activity!

The Olympics could have a very positive effect on the situa-tion. British athletes who collect medals – no matter what the dis-cipline – will encourage involve-ment in their particular sport. For some, taking up a sport or activity will be a passing interest but for others it will become an important part of their life. We are already witnessing increased demand for a wide range of sports facilities in both the private and public sectors.

WORDS: Pat Crawford for HADLOW COLLEGE.

‘FITNESS’ AND ‘SPORT’

BOOMING

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At the same time, opportunities to take part in exciting ‘outdoor adventure’ pursuits are increas-ing. All this is good for the na-tion’s health and it also has eco-

nomic spin-offs in relation to jobs directly involved with particular sports - or with the manufactur-ing, retailing and services that support them.

‘Outdoor pursuits’ are catching on with people who want ‘some-thing different’. Canoeing, rock climbing, kayaking, orienteering, cycling – and many, many more. New outdoor centres are open-ing all over the country. Some specialise in winter activities, others concentrate on summer activities. Some operate clubs, others offer holidays - many with instruction in widely ranging sports and activities at levels from the absolute beginner, to the improver and the advanced. As the industry grows, so do job opportunities in the sector.

Hadlow College is offering Level 2 Diploma in Sport and Level 3 Ex-tended Diploma in Sport (Outdoor Adventure) programmes. Those successfully completing Level 2 can either progress to the level 3 programme or obtain employment in the industry. Those complet-ing Level 3 can progress to a sports related or other degree programme or gain employment in a supervisory role. The college’s Football Academy – launched a year ago in conjunc-tion with Tonbridge Angels - is going from strength to strength. This autumn two new additions are included in the prospectus - a Tennis Academy and a Golf Academy. Advice and further information can be obtained by telephoning: 0500 551434.

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REIKIFirst Degree Reiki Training Incorporating Hands on Healing Sunday 23rd September 2012 - Sunday 11th November 2012 Held once a week every Sun-day x 8 consecutive weeks 10.30am - 4.30pmPart 1 - Hands-on Healing (2 manuals supplied) This is a comprehensive introductory healing course covering hands-on healing techniques, meditations and visualisations, self-protection, the aura, the chakra system, the human anatomy, client record cards, spirituality, how to scan the body and what an illness means.Part 2 - Reiki First Degree (1 manual supplied)Here, the student will learn about the history of Reiki, how it works, chakra balancing techniques and healing practices. The Reiki healing hand posi-tions are then taught and students receive their first level attunement, which is the highlight of the train-ing. Students will then be required to do a single case study to be presented for discussion on the final day of the course. Tel: 01892 750992 www.yourhandscanhealschoolofreiki.co.uk

Foundation and Diploma Course.The training will enable you to help people posi-tively transform their lives. The course will provide you with the necessary skills to use hypnosis to improve confidence, self-esteem, weight control, insomnia, memory and to use with habits such as smoking and nail biting, resolving people’s fears and phobia’s, gain relief from panic and anxiety and much more. Suitable for those already offer thera-peutic services who wish to understand and apply hypnotherapy in their practice. It is also suitable for those who are a ‘people person’ and are consider-ing a change of career Call 01892 652487 for more information.

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TOWERshortflatt

The short 25 minute journey from Newcas-tle station to Shortflatt Tower took my three

friends and I from the bustling city centre to tranquil country-side of Northumberland. Pulling up the drive, it was hard not to be impressed by the solid fortress of Shortflatt Tower. We were greeted by Octavia and Jono, the current owners of Shortflatt Tower, and as we walked through the front door we were surrounded by the sen-sual scents of candles and the welcome roar of the open fire in the Tower Keep drawing room. With it’s high vaulted ceiling and 6 foot thick walls, this impressive room is simply furnished with elegant, yet comfortable leather sofas and antique furniture.

After a welcome pot of tea we were guided around our ac-commodation, you could sense the hundreds of years of family history, brought up to date by Octavia and Jono’s labour of love and eye for detail. Each room has been deco-rated with beautiful furnishings and quality materials, like the Brazilian marble in one of the bathrooms, while retaining the character of the grade I Pele Tower, which delivers the 5 star Gold accommodation rating they have been awarded.

We settled into the upstairs open plan kitchen / living room. We had decided to arrive by train as we felt that this would be the best way to enjoy a weekend of relaxation. As we didn’t have

a car we came well prepared with food for the weekend and planned to stay ensconced in our tower and pampered in their Fullerton Place Spa over the next couple of days.For those that want a little more luxury Octavia and Jono have connections with local restau-rants who can cater for your stay and one party even organised a butler for their stay.

The four of us each picked our room from the 7 individually styled bedrooms, I was drawn to Gallant Foe, the four poster room, the more traditional of the bedrooms with old paintings, furniture and traditional fabrics and a delightful window seat over looking the Rose Quartz fountain.

Words: Rachel Branson

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The Tower Keep drawing room has a vaulted ceiling, 6 foot thick walls and an open fire. The Tower Drawing room opens out onto an impressive stone terrace with attractive

hardwood tables and chairs, a very comfortable swinging sofa and a patio heater.

(above) Rose Quartz fountain adorns the beautiful gardens of Shortflatt Tower

(right)Shortflatt Tower has seven beautifully and individually decorated double bedrooms with views overlooking the formal garden and rolling Northumberland countryside.

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Although the accommodation normally sleeps 14, we never felt over whelmed by the size of the accommodation, it felt comfort-able and welcoming and very quickly we began to unwind.It is easy to see why families choose to stay here for spe-cial occasions and friends join together for celebrations.

The Master bedroom makes a wonderful Bridal suite, I can easily imagine a bride using this room and gliding down the stairs to their licenced room, and this year they will see their first Winter wedding.

Past and present generations of the family have taken great pride in creating and maintain-

ing the wonderful garden and the grounds around the Tower. The flower borders have been planned to produce colour and blooms throughout the year and there is a beautiful rose quartz fountain.

With a variety of areas to stroll or to sit and relax in the garden and parkland, it’s a wonderful space to explore. With prior permis-sion, it is also possible to walk around in the surrounding fields on the other side of the ancient haha and there are several footpath and bridleway routes that pass through nearby. There are also great views of the house from every direction. The drive is nearly a mile long so there is great privacy, very little traffic

noise and uninterrupted views.Balancing tranquil surroundings with energy and vitality, Shortflatt has an exceptionally calm and relaxing atmosphere making it an ideal place for rest and relaxation.

Fullerton Place Spa built with funding from Defra has a wide range of treatments and thera-pies available.Their facilities con-sist of a steam room, outdoor hot tub, hammam and 4 treat-ment rooms, and offer a range of quality treatment experiences. The treatment rooms are beauti-ful especially the specially cre-ated Hammam treatment room (pictured right). Octavia and Jono took inspiration from their travels to Morocco.

The Spa Garden was a wonderful place to sit as we enjoyed a chilled glass of bubbly, even though the weather was a little cold Vicky and I braved the hot tub, which turned out to be a wonderful way to the end the day.

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Octavia & Jono Hedley-DentShortflatt Tower

BelsayNewcastle-Upon-Tyne

Northumberland NE20 0HD 01661 881804

shortflatttower.co.ukTo book accommodation

premiercottages.co.uk/Cottages/Shortflatt-Tower.aspx

Retreats at ShortflattOctavia and Jono with the help of their Spa Manager Grace, are organising their first retreat in July bringing their luxury ac-commodation, spa treatments, local practitioners, and caterers together to create a truly unique experience.

Words: Fenella WoodWhen it comes to the long awaited trip to the spa I am not normally one to opt for a facial, having always regarded them as the sparkling wine of treat-ments when really all you want is the glass of bubbly. I tend to be a staunch “free me of all the aches and pains from hav-ing a 21month old please and massage me to an inch of my life” kinda gal. But this time I thought I would go for a slightly different approach. The Elemis SOS Purifier treatment was idyllic. Deborah (the masseuse) explained the treatments and oils involved which included two face masks to boost, calm and balance the skin. A heavenly stress relieving massage around the eyes, a mind-balancing neck and head rub and an arms, hands and feet massage. The setting at Fullerton perfectly combines an enchanting mix of Buddhist backdrop tunes, calming oils, soft cotton sheets and faux fur throws to sink into; I soon found my mind drifting off to the foothills of the Hima-layas with not a child or thrown toy in sight! An hour or so later

Drifting off to the foothills of the Himalayas

A nurturing ritualWords: Rachel BransonThere is something very com-forting about the use of water in a treatment. The Hammam treatment is a ritual of wash-ing and cleansing, including an exfoliation with ‘Savon Noir’, a nourishing soap made from olives and olive oil. Salts infused with oil and fresh herbs are also used followed by the rinsing and cleansing of the body. Grace poured warm water over my body and head, while sitting on the heated, tiled bench. The feeling was very much the same as a small child being bathed by her mother, something I have recently been doing for my little one, now I know why she loves bath time so much! It is quite an intimate experience, however Grace’s gentle voice with her explanation of the process left me knowing

and I felt blissfully relaxed and a complete convert to facials - the sparkling wine has upgraded to the ranks of Champagne. How-ever, just how long the feeling of calm would last once back in the kingdom of toddler is another question!!

I was in very capable hands. ‘Rhassoul’ is then applied to the body and hair while you soak up the warmth of the Hammam and its heated benches. Rassoul is Lava clay sourced from the Atlas Mountains in Morocco, extremely rich in trace minerals which treat and purify the skin and extract toxins. The final part of the ritual is a wonderful, relaxing full body massage with ‘Argan Oil’, which has rich, healing and restorative properties for skin and hair. After an hour and a half I was left feel-ing truly pampered and relaxed and enjoyed a blissful night’s sleep.


SUN BLOCKNatural

Summer has arrived! This means we are outside a lot

more hopefully, summer in Great Britain doesn’t necessarily mean BBQ’S, hot sunny days, shorts and T shirts but let’s hope for a really warm sunny one this year. We all deserve it.

We all know that we need to wear sunscreen, need to moisturize and look after our skin well, but in recent years, some cosmetics have had bad press - full of parabens and other chemicals we’d rather avoid. Did you know that there is a natural alternative?

Natural sun block is available, for example, from Sussex-based handmade skincare company Elena’s Nature Collection. At Wellbeing Magazine, we love their natural sun block Factor 50. Mix it with Elena’s Body Lotion to make lower factors and use Elena’s Body Lotion as an after sun lotion.

Our skin is our biggest organ and requires a lot of maintenance.

No, we don’t need face lifts, eyelid surgery, lip botox, all we need is good organic handmade skincare and to keep smiling! That is the best anti wrinkle cure in the world!

They also make a fab chemical free eye makeup remover which cares for eye lids as well along with their best-selling Elena’s Day Cream Special and Night Cream Extra or try Trinity Soap/Shampoo for itchy dry red skin. For advise tailored to your skin phone their help line 01435 882092. For advice and inspiration have a look at their blog at www.elenasnaturecollection.co.uk. Free information packs for all wellbeing readers, phone or email us [email protected]

Available on the NHS at your GP’s discretion. Elena’s Nature Collection. Local Handmade Skincare.

MAKE YOUR OWN HEALING FACE MASK

Blue clay is a perfect product for drawing out impurities combined with wonderful healing properties of aloe vera combinded with essential oils treating acne prone skin.

Ingredients:

2 tbsp of blue clay

3 tbsp aloe vera gel

1 tsp orange flower water

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2 drops lavender essential oil

1 drop orange essential oil

1 drop tea tree essential

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Use once or twice a week.


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Magnetism, a natural phenomenon, affects the cells of plants and animals.

Loggerhead and leatherback turtles for example, are known to orient to the

Earth’s magnetic field.

ThePOWERFUL BEAUTYof Magnets

Experiments show that many migratory birds can detect magnetism, but we’re not sure

exactly how they do this is. One possibility is that it involves cells containing iron-rich

magnetite crystals, which are found in the brains of many birds and other animals

(including humans). Magnetism is naturally generated by planets and stars, protecting

the earth from solar radiation. Life on earth simply wouldn’t exist without the earth generating a huge

magnetic force. Earth’s magnetic strength varies worldwide, some locations have a higher magnetic

strength than others. Throughout the globe, through the ages, people have been fascinated with the

special, healing properties of magnets. Though as modern medicine developed, many older healing

traditions have been forgotten. Interest in magnet therapy resurfaced in the 1960s after early space

travel. Upon return, the astronauts suffered various health problems - lack of concentration, tiredness,

depression, insomnia - which weren’t immediately explainable. It was proposed that their symptoms

could have been a result of them being out of the earth’s magnetic field. Energetix provide a wide range

of stylish, designer jewellery and wellbeing products incorporating the power of magnets - for women,

men, children and animals. For more information please visit www.prettygoodforyou.energetix.tv, call

Lesley on 07956 193803, or e-mail [email protected]

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or scrub gloves and a soothing shower gel. Do the scrubbing in a circular movement to remove dead skin cells. After mix the blue clay with spring water (amount depending on the size a body area of treatment - starting from 3 tablespoons), adding a few drops of essential oil (olive oil can be used) and make a creamy paste, apply to desired area, cover with cling film

and a towel, leave at least for 20 min. Shower with warm water and use a body brush to massage the treated area. Apply a moisturising body lotion or anti cellulite cream. Use at least once a week. Drink plenty of water.For local Blue Clay supplies try www.pureskinindulgence.co.ukEmail:[email protected]



Magnetism, a natural phenomenon, affects the cells of plants and animals.

Loggerhead and leatherback turtles for example, are known to orient to the

Earth’s magnetic field.

ThePOWERFUL BEAUTYof Magnets

Experiments show that many migratory birds can detect magnetism, but we’re not sure

exactly how they do this is. One possibility is that it involves cells containing iron-rich

magnetite crystals, which are found in the brains of many birds and other animals

(including humans). Magnetism is naturally generated by planets and stars, protecting

the earth from solar radiation. Life on earth simply wouldn’t exist without the earth generating a huge

magnetic force. Earth’s magnetic strength varies worldwide, some locations have a higher magnetic

strength than others. Throughout the globe, through the ages, people have been fascinated with the

special, healing properties of magnets. Though as modern medicine developed, many older healing

traditions have been forgotten. Interest in magnet therapy resurfaced in the 1960s after early space

travel. Upon return, the astronauts suffered various health problems - lack of concentration, tiredness,

depression, insomnia - which weren’t immediately explainable. It was proposed that their symptoms

could have been a result of them being out of the earth’s magnetic field. Energetix provide a wide range

of stylish, designer jewellery and wellbeing products incorporating the power of magnets - for women,

men, children and animals. For more information please visit www.prettygoodforyou.energetix.tv, call

Lesley on 07956 193803, or e-mail [email protected]

(Not for use if pacemaker is fitted. Not recommended for use during pregnancy. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns.)

Or why not try blue clay for cellulite treatment. Blue clay is toning, smoothing the skin, reducing appearance of cellulite and absorbing

the toxins. You can treat a cellulite in comfort at your own home: Before applying the mask on the body, first scrub the skin. You can use either a body scrub

or scrub gloves and a soothing shower gel. Do the scrubbing in a circular movement to remove dead skin cells. After mix the blue clay with spring water (amount depending on the size a body area of treatment - starting from 3 tablespoons), adding a few drops of essential oil (olive oil can be used) and make a creamy paste, apply to desired area, cover with cling film

and a towel, leave at least for 20 min. Shower with warm water and use a body brush to massage the treated area. Apply a moisturising body lotion or anti cellulite cream. Use at least once a week. Drink plenty of water.For local Blue Clay supplies try www.pureskinindulgence.co.ukEmail:[email protected]


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S172 million days are lost each year in the UK to sickness, costing the economy over £13 billion*. Minor ailments such as colds and flu are the most common causes of short-term absence followed closely by muscular skeletal problems such as back pain.

One answer

to reducing

sickness

levels is to

improve general wellbeing.

A quarterly seasonal tune up

with an acupuncturist can

help improve overall health

by enhancing the body’s

immune system to keep

illness at bay. A seasonal tune

up can also provide a boost

in energy levels, lifting mood

and improving a person’s

sense of wellbeing.

Why do I need a seasonal

tune up now?

The change in seasons

places additional demands

on our bodies. In particular

we are more vulnerable

physically and mentally as

each of the seasons change

and therefore more likely

to get sick or depressed.

Traditional Chinese medicine

recognises this and uses

acupuncture to smooth the

transition. At certain periods

of the year, the body can have

easonal tune-up

difficulty adapting to change

and can tire or deplete easily,

leaving it more vulnerable

to disease. A seasonal tune

up can help your mind and

body to adjust, easing the

transition from one season to

the next. It will also replenish

the body’s motivating energy,

known as Qi, improving ability

to deal with stress, boosting

energy levels and helping the

body to ward off illness and

allow the body to function

more effectively.

How does it work?

A seasonal tune up works

in much the same way as

getting your car serviced

– motorists are advised to

regularly check the oil and

water levels, give the tyres

a once over and top up the

antifreeze in order to keep

their cars running efficiently.

Your body and mind can

also benefit from a quick

tune up to help you look and

feel your best. Acupuncture

aims to improve overall

wellbeing by identifying

and treating the root cause

of any problem, rather

than specific symptoms.

Addressing imbalances in

the body will help return Qi to

an optimum level, improving

overall wellbeing of the mind

and body and preventing

further illness. Acupuncture is

based on Chinese medicine

principles that have been

developed, researched and

refined for over 2,500 years.

Acupuncture is holistic,

not focused on isolated

symptoms. It regards

pain and illness, whether

physical or mental, to be a

sign the whole body is out

of balance. Acupuncturists

look at the whole person so

may also provide dietary and

lifestyle advice alongside an

acupuncture treatment.

What will happen in a

seasonal tune up?

Treatments are tailored to an

individual so will vary from

person to person. If you

have not had acupuncture

before, the acupuncturist will

apply a number of different

diagnostic processes to

get a better picture of your

overall health. This includes

taking a full medical history,

reading your pulses or

looking at your tongue. From

this, the practitioner will be

able to form a diagnosis

and treat the source of any

underlying problems. By

inserting fine needles into

the channels of qi energy an

acupuncturist can clear any

blockages that are impeding

the flow of energy, stimulate

the body’s own healing

response and help restore its

natural equilibrium. To make

an appointment with Jane

Sefton MBAcC please visit

www.acupuncturenaturally.

co.uk or call 07834369390.

*CBI Absence & Labour

turnover.

WORDS: JANE SEFTON


SOMETHING NEWlearnThere has never been a better time to learn something new, redundancies and the need to earn an extra income offers a great opportunity to retrain or learn a new skill. With a vast array of courses on offer all around the country, the only problem you have is choosing which new skill you would like to learn. From evening and part-time courses to full time, degree level studies why not take the opportunity to try something different this September. If you have a burning desire to retrain in a new profession perhaps the Acupuncture courses at London Southbank University are worth taking a look. They offer BSc(Hons) Chinese Medicine

Acupuncture or an M.CMAc Chinese Medicine Acupuncture (lsbu.ac.uk/studyacupuncture). For those looking to explore practical wisdom in a non academic evening course then Kent School of Philosophy are offering a 10 week course in Canterbury, Maidstone and Tonbridge starting September (practicalphilosophykent.org). There are also courses that offer you the opportunity to improve your own health and fitness, courses like Alexander Technique (alexander-technique-college.com) and Yoga (sports-centre.newport.ac.uk) can offer you the chance to improve your own posture as well as learn new skills

and change career. Reiki courses (yourhandscanhealschoolofreiki.co.uk or Ann Harmstone, see page 7) can offer you the chance to learn a skill that can be used to improve your own health and the health of your family and friends. If you love the outdoors, plants, gardens and animals then have a look at Hadlow College (hadlow.ac.uk), they have short courses, part-time and full time courses covering everything from floristry and garden design to Dog Grooming and Animal Management. Most of these courses start in September so check out their websites and you never know in the next few weeks you could be starting a new chapter in your life.


S172 million days are lost each year in the UK to sickness, costing the economy over £13 billion*. Minor ailments such as colds and flu are the most common causes of short-term absence followed closely by muscular skeletal problems such as back pain.

One answer

to reducing

sickness

levels is to

improve general wellbeing.

A quarterly seasonal tune up

with an acupuncturist can

help improve overall health

by enhancing the body’s

immune system to keep

illness at bay. A seasonal tune

up can also provide a boost

in energy levels, lifting mood

and improving a person’s

sense of wellbeing.

Why do I need a seasonal

tune up now?

The change in seasons

places additional demands

on our bodies. In particular

we are more vulnerable

physically and mentally as

each of the seasons change

and therefore more likely

to get sick or depressed.

Traditional Chinese medicine

recognises this and uses

acupuncture to smooth the

transition. At certain periods

of the year, the body can have

easonal tune-up

difficulty adapting to change

and can tire or deplete easily,

leaving it more vulnerable

to disease. A seasonal tune

up can help your mind and

body to adjust, easing the

transition from one season to

the next. It will also replenish

the body’s motivating energy,

known as Qi, improving ability

to deal with stress, boosting

energy levels and helping the

body to ward off illness and

allow the body to function

more effectively.

How does it work?

A seasonal tune up works

in much the same way as

getting your car serviced

– motorists are advised to

regularly check the oil and

water levels, give the tyres

a once over and top up the

antifreeze in order to keep

their cars running efficiently.

Your body and mind can

also benefit from a quick

tune up to help you look and

feel your best. Acupuncture

aims to improve overall

wellbeing by identifying

and treating the root cause

of any problem, rather

than specific symptoms.

Addressing imbalances in

the body will help return Qi to

an optimum level, improving

overall wellbeing of the mind

and body and preventing

further illness. Acupuncture is

based on Chinese medicine

principles that have been

developed, researched and

refined for over 2,500 years.

Acupuncture is holistic,

not focused on isolated

symptoms. It regards

pain and illness, whether

physical or mental, to be a

sign the whole body is out

of balance. Acupuncturists

look at the whole person so

may also provide dietary and

lifestyle advice alongside an

acupuncture treatment.

What will happen in a

seasonal tune up?

Treatments are tailored to an

individual so will vary from

person to person. If you

have not had acupuncture

before, the acupuncturist will

apply a number of different

diagnostic processes to

get a better picture of your

overall health. This includes

taking a full medical history,

reading your pulses or

looking at your tongue. From

this, the practitioner will be

able to form a diagnosis

and treat the source of any

underlying problems. By

inserting fine needles into

the channels of qi energy an

acupuncturist can clear any

blockages that are impeding

the flow of energy, stimulate

the body’s own healing

response and help restore its

natural equilibrium. To make

an appointment with Jane

Sefton MBAcC please visit

www.acupuncturenaturally.

co.uk or call 07834369390.

*CBI Absence & Labour

turnover.

WORDS: JANE SEFTON


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No, not exactly the riddle of the Sphinx, but you’re getting warm. What does a giant basaltic slab discovered near Alexandria have in common with Hollywood’s quintessential ‘ladies man’? The answer. An enchanting medieval town of 10,000 citizens in south-west France, whose Tourist Office loudly proclaims its USP: “Figeac, the banks of the Nile in the valleys of the Lot!” There must be something in the water, for the town was the birthplace not only of Jean-Francois Champollion, the father of Egyptology who cracked the hieroglyphic code of the Rosetta Stone discovered in 1799; but also of Charles Boyer, born pre-cisely 100 years later in 1899, the suave, heartthrob of the silver screen.

Figeac, is in the delightful department of Lot, favoured by Brits, in the Dordogne Valley, the latter described by Henry Miller

in the 1930s “as the nearest thing to Paradise this side of Greece.” Abutting the north-eastern edge of the 435,000-acre Causses du Quercy Regional Nature Reserve, the 12th-century trading town of half-timbered and stone houses, palaces would become a stop on the route to Santiago de Compostela. The ancient mint, Hotel de la Monnaie, is now the Figeac Tourist Office.

Born in Figeac on August 28, 1899, Charles Boyer at 11 monopolised the town’s small movie theatre. His phenomenal photographic memory while at Paris’ Sorbonne landed the unknown’s first break as an emergency stand-in for a star - and he never looked back. Boyer was a Hollywood leading man when I met him when I was one of Madison Avenue’s ‘madmen’ visiting our LA branch office. The hosts were George & Benita Sanders whose guests were the

Joseph Cottens and Charles and Diana Boyer. Be-

fore dinner, George and I enter-tained on the piano, and Boyer performed slick conjuring tricks. A happy, enjoyable evening that ended a decade later in tragedy. Both Sanders and Boyer’s wives died of cancer, and the two men committed suicide. Boyer only loved one woman in 44 years of wedded bliss.

Jean-Francois Champollion, son of a Figeac bookstore owner, was born in the town on December 23rd, 1790. He was nine when Napoleon’s soldiers had uncovered a stele near the town of Rosetta on the Nile River Delta, and so began a lifelong obsession to unravel the hidden secrets of the world’s first super-power. The single most famous slab in the history of archaeol-

Nick Hordern’s sleuthing takes him from the Next County to the Next Continent

THE NEXT COUNTY

THE BANKS OF THE NILEin the Lot Valley

Nick Hordern, author/broadcaster at Giza Pyramids, Cairo

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OFFICE DU TOURISME DU PAYS DE FIGEAC: [email protected] 3-star Best Western Hotel, Le Pont D’or from £64; 2-star Ho-tel Au Pont du Pin from £47Restaurants La Dinee du Vigier, Eurl Le Cinq; Les Anges Gourmande, Restaurant Pizzeria Del PortelChampollion Museum: Dedicated to the native son’s life and works, open year round. Euros 3.

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ogy, now in the British Museum, contained a decree from the general council of priests in 196 BC, in ancient Greek, hiero-glyphics, that adorn Egyptian monuments, and demotic, a joined-up writing. Only the Greek was understood, until in 1822, the 32-year-old, fluent in Middle Eastern and Oriental tongues, dashed into his brother’s office and shouted “Je tiens l’affaire!” (‘I’ve got it!’), whereupon he collapsed and stayed in bed for five days.

Champollion died aged 41, worn out after having visited Egypt, revealing to the world its 3,000-years of ancient Egyptian history, and fulfilling a childhood dream. I humbly followed in his footsteps, inspired by John Keats’ sonnet to the Nile, “Son of the old moon-mountains African! Stream of pyramid and croco-dile!.” Cruising up the Nile in a floating palace, I visited ancient towns that soared from the desert: Abu Simbel, Edfu, Kar-nak and at Luxor, Hatsheput’s Temple, where pictured is the 4,000 years ago Punt expedi-tion for the fabulous luxuries of spices and gold at the Horn of Africa.

This same Horn of Africa is today destitute, its starving population a scar on the face of humankind. The message was highlighted (“Don’t they know it’s Christ-

mas”) by a charismatic figure, Sir Bob Geldof, who followed Keats’ tradition of artists suc-ceeding where politicians failed and raised $100 million. Before I left, I had to talk to Sir Bob. His staff had warned me off so I had to doorstep him at the London Library where he was reciting his beloved Keats to a hand-picked audience of celebrities.

It took all my courage to ap-proach him. After all, he had called a notorious Horn of Africa warlord , a f-----!, and on TV, too. It had stopped the interpreter dead in his tracks. “Go on,” said Bob, “translate it.” I clutched my BBC World Service mike and headed for the scrum around Sir Bob. Might the former Boom-town Rat, known as much for his expletives as for his tireless campaigning for Africa’s poor, decide to “make Hordern his-tory? I’m 6’2”, but he, sylph-like towered over me. “How are you, Sir Bob?” “Fine, thank you,” he replied. So far, so good. “There were echoes of Keats in your Geldof in Africa book,” I said “Wow!” he replied. “That’s flat-tering. I didn’t intend to. That’s fantastic!” His love of Africa and its people shone throughout the interview, saying “I only feel alive when there.”

If my mother, a convent girl from an Order originating the Next County, had not met and wed

THE NEXT COUNTY

an Old Etonian car salesman (General Motors) in Alexandria, a stone’s throw (je m’excuse) from Rosetta, I would not be here, standing in Champollion’s foot-steps publicising the wonders of Figeac’s native son.

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Sandy NewbiggingISBN: 978-1-907571-10-7

I was recently introduced to this book by Becci Harvey

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unhealthy beliefs as being a major cause of chronic stress,

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top 20 unhealthy beliefs can negatively impact on your health. The book is great

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HEART THOUGHTSA TREASURY OF INNER WISDOMLouise L HayISBN: 978-1-4019-3720-1£12.99Heart Thoughts is a beautifully illustrated and charming treasure trove of small pieces of wisdom. Compiled from Louise’s meditations, spiritual treatments and lectures. It is easy to read, pick up and choose a page as your daily guidance to asset you in your day-to-day experiences. Use the index to look up wisdom for a specific area of your life or just choose a page a random - you may be surprised at how relevant the words are to you at that moment.

SEARCH INSIDE YOURSELFChade-Meng TanISBN: 978-0-00-746797-6£12.99Famed for its innovative and enviable working culture, Google is more that just a search engine. The Search Inside Yourself’ program, created for Google by a diverse group of

individuals from within Google including a Zen master, a CEO, a Stanford University Scientist and best selling author Daniel Goleman. It has been a life changing program for many at Google employees. This book shows you how to apply the principles for yourself, your business and everyday life. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and would make an excellent introduction to personal development, especially those who come from an academic and scientific background or those who think searching inside yourself is only for those on a spiritual journey.

This book presents a new way of understanding relationships. It begins by examining the main areas where people get stuck - possessiveness, unrealistic expectations, judgements etc. and explains how to move past these issues, and cultivate relationships based on love that is real. The readers is able to understand what is going on not just as a mental concept, but also as a felt experience in the body. The model used for this new understanding is the Tantic Yoga Chakra System.www.awaken-love.com

WHAT IS LOVEThe Spiritual Purpose of RelationshipsFrank Vilaasa978-87-988722-6-9 £10.99

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Chi (Outdoors, Beginners

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Eastbourne, from £10,

01323 732024, info@


2pm-3.30pm, Self

Acupressure Workshop,


Eastbourne, £15,

01323732024, info@


17-20th9am - 5.30pm, Multi-

level Counselling Skills

Course, The Link Centre,



thelinkcentre.co.uk

31stEnchanting Evening - yoga,

stillness and devotional

chanting, Natural Fitness


01323 732024, info@


15th12noon, Become a





Brighton, FREE,

07964743349, www.narda.

co.uk

18th2.00pm-

4.00pm,

Shamanic

workshop with

Emma O’Leary

and Susie

Gates, Natural

Fitness


01323 732024, info@


Sept3rd6.30-7.45pm Scaravelli

Yoga St Michael’s, High

St, Lewes, Suitable for

all levels £126 (14 week

course) 01273 470955,


8.00-9.00pm Scaravelli

Yoga, St Michael’s, High



course) 01273 470955,


6th12noon-1pm Lunchtime Tai





£42 (6 week course)

Equilibrium 01273 470955

www.taichiforhealth.org

12th


at the Yogalife Studio in

Eastbourne. Donations.

7pm – 9pm, Network

Evening for Helping

Professions, The Link

Centre, Newick, Free,

wendy@thelinkcentre.

co.uk, www.thelinkcentre.

co.uk

15th9.30am – 4.30pm,

Certificated foundation

certificate in hypnotherapy

– 6 days over 3 weekends,

The Link Centre,



thelinkcentre.co.uk

Thai Massage School

Introductory Course in

Brighton. Learn the art of

Traditional Thai Massage

combining soothing

massage, acupressure

and applied yoga. www.

thaimassageuk.com e mail

christine@thaimassageuk.

com 01273 562202

Mondays2 - 3.15 pm, Yoga for the

Over 50s, Brighton Natural

Health Centre, £8.50 (£7.50

conc), 01273 600010, www.

bnhc.co.uk

Tuesdays3 July - 4 Sept, 11 - 12

noon, Qigong Exercise

class 3 and 4 week

courses, Brighton Natural

Health Centre, £28/£21,

01273 600010, www.bnhc.

co.uk

10 July - 11 Sept, 7 - 8.30

pm, 10 week Astanga Yoga

Beginners course, Brighton

Natural Health Centre, £85,

01273 600010, www.bnhc.

co.uk

4 - 5.15 pm, Nia dance

class with Teresia Sykes,


Centre, £8.50 (£7.50),

01273 600010, www.bnhc.

co.uk

Wednesdays11 Jul - 1 Aug, 3.30 - 4.45

pm, Ballet for Adults

in a fun and relaxed

atmosphere, Brighton

Natural Health Centre, £30

(£28 conc), 01273 600010,

www.bnhc.co.uk

Thurdays10am, become your own

shaman! harner shamanic

counselling 45 minutes

introductory session, 4 st

james st, brighton, free,

01273 670081, www.narda.

co.uk

630-8pm, Intermediate

Yoga Class with Lisa

Powell, The Christ

Church Hall, crn London

& Silchester Road, St

Leonards, £42 for 6 week

course, 07733395065,

www.lisapowell.co.uk

Fridays10.00am -11.30am Friday Morning Yoga

& Meditation class,

with Karunajala. www.

brightonbuddhistcentre.

co.uk

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11th9am-2.00pm, Walk in

shiatsu clinic, Natural

fitness , Centre,

Eastbourne, from £10,

01323 732024, info@


2pm-3.30pm, Self

Acupressure Workshop,


Eastbourne, £15,

01323732024, info@


17-20th9am - 5.30pm, Multi-

level Counselling Skills

Course, The Link Centre,



thelinkcentre.co.uk

31stEnchanting Evening - yoga,

stillness and devotional

chanting, Natural Fitness


01323 732024, info@


15th12noon, Become a





Brighton, FREE,

07964743349, www.narda.

co.uk

18th2.00pm-

4.00pm,

Shamanic

workshop with

Emma O’Leary

and Susie

Gates, Natural

Fitness


01323 732024, info@


Sept3rd6.30-7.45pm Scaravelli

Yoga St Michael’s, High



course) 01273 470955,


8.00-9.00pm Scaravelli

Yoga, St Michael’s, High



course) 01273 470955,


6th12noon-1pm Lunchtime Tai





£42 (6 week course)

Equilibrium 01273 470955

www.taichiforhealth.org

12th


at the Yogalife Studio in

Eastbourne. Donations.

7pm – 9pm, Network

Evening for Helping

Professions, The Link

Centre, Newick, Free,

wendy@thelinkcentre.

co.uk, www.thelinkcentre.

co.uk

15th9.30am – 4.30pm,

Certificated foundation

certificate in hypnotherapy

– 6 days over 3 weekends,

The Link Centre,



thelinkcentre.co.uk

Thai Massage School

Introductory Course in

Brighton. Learn the art of

Traditional Thai Massage

combining soothing

massage, acupressure

and applied yoga. www.

thaimassageuk.com e mail

christine@thaimassageuk.

com 01273 562202

Mondays2 - 3.15 pm, Yoga for the

Over 50s, Brighton Natural

Health Centre, £8.50 (£7.50

conc), 01273 600010, www.

bnhc.co.uk

Tuesdays3 July - 4 Sept, 11 - 12

noon, Qigong Exercise

class 3 and 4 week

courses, Brighton Natural

Health Centre, £28/£21,

01273 600010, www.bnhc.

co.uk

10 July - 11 Sept, 7 - 8.30

pm, 10 week Astanga Yoga

Beginners course, Brighton

Natural Health Centre, £85,

01273 600010, www.bnhc.

co.uk

4 - 5.15 pm, Nia dance

class with Teresia Sykes,


Centre, £8.50 (£7.50),

01273 600010, www.bnhc.

co.uk

Wednesdays11 Jul - 1 Aug, 3.30 - 4.45

pm, Ballet for Adults

in a fun and relaxed

atmosphere, Brighton

Natural Health Centre, £30

(£28 conc), 01273 600010,

www.bnhc.co.uk

Thurdays10am, become your own

shaman! harner shamanic

counselling 45 minutes

introductory session, 4 st

james st, brighton, free,

01273 670081, www.narda.

co.uk

630-8pm, Intermediate

Yoga Class with Lisa

Powell, The Christ

Church Hall, crn London

& Silchester Road, St

Leonards, £42 for 6 week

course, 07733395065,

www.lisapowell.co.uk

Fridays10.00am -11.30am Friday Morning Yoga

& Meditation class,

with Karunajala. www.

brightonbuddhistcentre.

co.uk

Check out the Wellbeing Directory!online at www.wellbeingdirectory.co.uk.

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