BOWEN WORKSHOP - Autumn 2008

I am taking names for the next Bowen Workshop this Autumn.

The venues will be:-

Afonwen Craft & Antique Centre - Afonwen - Mold

 also at Park Clinic in Denbigh

BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW!!

Contact Tony Crimes now:

- tony.therapy@virgin.net - 07748 368630 - 01745 816209 - 01745 813718

Definitions of Therapies :    Lynn-Amanda

                                 Llanfairfechan

Couples Therapy
Intimate relationships offer the most potential for loving exchange as well as often the deepest challenges.  Most problem behaviour is an attempt to manage or find a solution to pain or distress.  Understanding the causes of these behaviours and learning new ways of communicating and behaving, enables us to move through the obstacles and return to a loving connection.

A couples therapist provides a safe and impartial environment in which to explore difficulties and find ways to resolve them. contact Lynn-Amanda on 01758 760334

 
Heartease Therapy

This is a unique blend of mind, body and soul therapies, which have been refined and integrated through 18 years of in depth training, private practice and personal development. This therapy incorporates the skills and wisdom of Transpersonal and Humanistic Counselling, Reiki, Shamanic skills, Body and Energy work, Developmental theory and Regression therapy. 

This is a powerful yet gentle way of working that will be especially tailored to suit you and will be discussed with you beforehand. This can include face to face talking and hands on healing, which takes place in a safe, and accepting environment.

This therapy can help you to – 

·         Release emotions and gain an understanding of their source and their meaning.

·         Relieve shock and trauma

·         Change unhelpful patterns of thought and behaviour

·         Alleviate physical tension 

·         See the way ahead more clearly

·         Make positive choices for your life

·         Find new peace and strength

·         Connect with your own inner wisdom and heart

·         Improve the quality of your relationship to yourself and your relationships with others

 Indian Head Massage - now available from Llanfairfechan Clinic - contact Lynn-Amanda for an appointment .............

Learning to let go

Harvey Diamond, a nationally recognised lecturer in the art of healthful living, recalls a life-changing encounter in his book Living Health:

“It was shortly after my arrival in Santa Barbara that I met the most shining example of living health that I had ever encountered in my life, and that incredible person introduced me to a philosophy of health care that would change my life forever for the better”.

In my own experience that “incredible person” came in the form of Alicia Sawaya whom was also “…. health personified: clear eyes, lustrous hair, nearly translucent skin, no excess weight, and an excitement for life that I had not come across in a long time…”.

I on the other hand was the antithesis of health! Blood shot eyes, acne prone skin (with the added bonus of early signs of ageing!), overweight, lank hair, chronic constipation, PMS, asthma, anaemia, and sinus problems with zero appetite for life. To summarize I felt rather sorry for myself!

If tea and sympathy is what I expected I had come to the wrong place! Alicia is remarkably frank and gave me a no-nonsense program to work with following a thorough consultation. It had taken a long time for my health to deteriorate and therefore I should not expect to get better overnight. I had to work hard and take the program seriously. As a Primary School Teacher I received a taste of my own medicine!! I felt both excited and relieved that the niggling symptoms that I had experienced for years were symptoms I did not have to simply ‘live’ with any longer!

That cold January night I came home, literally cried with relief and threw away my medication including steroid inhalers and pain killers and started my program that consisted of herbal medicine, regular colonics, cleansing programs and a diet based on the food combining principles. I had 100% faith in the program from the start. Alicia has this rare quality of making you feel totally confident, something I had not come across with other alternative therapists (and I had visited quite a few believe me!).

Despite the fact that over the next six months I had several healing crises such as migraines, stomach upsets, a flare up of old physical symptoms and emotions, little by little I started noticing improvements. Not only was my constipation a thing of the past I wake up earlier and went to bed earlier, I lost weight, my PMS symptoms disappeared (I no longer went into my monthly melodramatic starlet mode much to the relief of my husband!), my asthma improved, my skin glowed, I had boundless energy and most importantly I started to enjoy being me!

But I did not fully experience the inner glow of confident health that I’m currently experiencing until I started Emotional Healing Technique (EFT) sessions. During the hour long (and at times two hour long!) sessions I learnt to deal with phobias, emotional and physical issues that had kept me ‘stuck’ for years. As Alicia quotes in her leaflet “..no attempt should be made to cure the body without the soul…” –Plato-chronicles 156e.

During my EFT sessions Alicia would provide a relative statement for me to repeat while points on my face and hands were tapped until the issues were removed. During the sessions I would physically feel the flow of energy or ‘chi’ washing like gentle waves over my entire body as it removed blocked energy that caused unwellness .At the end of each session I felt sedated as if I’d had a good night’s sleep. Although I instantly felt positive following the sessions it would take a good 2-3 weeks before I’d experience the full benefit.

What exactly are those benefits? I haven’t experienced a single asthma attack .My acne is clearing for the first time in twenty years and I no longer see the scars beneath my jaw line when I look myself in the mirror as I’m now able to ‘face’ and accept myself. People comment on how confident I am and that I no longer apologize for myself. My relationship with family members and work colleagues has improved as I no longer have ‘victim’ written on my forehead and also my phobia of interviews has been addressed which should prove valuable as I have recently handed in my notice at work (the major cause of my distress)! I’m now enjoying seeking employment and I’ve recently applied to study a Masters degree ….watch this space!

The benefits of EFT are profound and the most encouraging outcome is the ability to heal others.            My beauty therapist also had a session with Alicia following my recommendation as she had an addiction to chocolate! One of the aspects related to her addiction was her fear of commitment to men. She recently announced her engagement to an old flame! What further evidence do we need?

Nigella Lawson the infamous Domestic Goddess was interviewed in a leading magazine recently. This is a lady whose family has been blighted by cancer and would expect to be angry at the world. Her positive outlook came as a surprise:” I feel protective of the right to be happy because, God knows, things happen that you have no control over, so to make yourself unhappy when you’re happy is a waste of life.”  

How do we make ourselves happy? By truly loving ourselves. Who’s the fairest of them all ? Titanic star Kate Winslet was voted the ideal beauty in the UK in a recent poll conducted by Hello! Magazine. One proudly self-confident country didn’t plump for any famous names when asked who the world’s fairest women were-Italian women consider themselves to be more beautiful than any celebrity. You go girls! From now on I’m also adopting their self-appreciation -a far cry from the mirror shy girl of six months ago!

Knowing that I have control of any issues that might surface in the future by this simple, fast, effective and beautiful tool is not only reassuring but also provides a calming inner peace.

The EFT sessions together with the above program has allowed me to find some peace within myself and let go of fear for the first time in my life and enjoy pure living, vibrant health. The future is bright, welcoming and exciting! And, as for the negative experiences that kept me from enjoying the here and now? They’re firmly in the past, where they belong!

S. B 2008

BOWEN  WORKSHOP - Autumn 2008

 WHAT DOCTORS DON'T TELL YOU BULLETIN MARCH/APRIL 2008

Dry eyes: A 70-year-old reader is suffering from dry eyes.  Artificial tears, cranial osteopathy, acupuncture, homeopathic drops and a number of supplements have not helped.  Can anyone offer advice?

Vitamin B complex helped one reader, while another found relief by simply drinking lots of water. 

 
Hair loss: A reader is investigating natural treatments for hair loss and wants some advice from other readers.  In particular, has anyone tried Kevis products?

Unfortunately, no one has tried Kevis products, but one reader tried Minoxidil and offers some useful advice.

 
Urticaria: A reader has suffered with urticaria, or hives, for about 10 years now.  The itching is worst when he comes out of the bath or shower.  He’s seen a dermatologist, but no allergies have been identified.  Can anyone help?

Aloe vera products, homeopathy and colloidal silver are some of the suggestions for this problem.
Panic attacks and tremors: Sue is after advice for her 37-year-old daughter, who is a mother of three.  Since her third child four years ago she has never felt completely well, but recently she has started feeling anxious and panicky about even small things. Her hands sometimes shake and she gets nervous twitches in her eyelids.  Can anyone help?

Several readers suggest seeing a naturopath.  Thought Field Therapy and Emotional Freedom Technique are also recommended.
 
 Colitis:  Adrienne wants to know about natural treatments for colitis:  “Someone I know has asked me if I know anything about colitis, from which she has suffered for years. She avoids all dairy, wheat, gluten, yeast etc., but the problem still persists.” Can anyone suggest anything that might help?

This week, suggestions include organic apple cider vinegar, Virtual Scanning and Ayurvedic therapy.

 Constant nausea and fatigue: A reader is concerned about her 40-year-old sister, who until five months ago was very active and hard working. Now she gets tired doing even the most basic tasks and this is accompanied by constant nausea and muscle weakness.  Can anyone offer advice?

A couple of readers reckon this sounds like ME.  Ann, however, thinks toxins and pathogens are the most likely cause.

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When’s the best time to exercise?  Despite the general belief that it’s best to exercise before a meal and on an ‘empty stomach’, the truth is – of course – the very reverse if you want to lose weight.

Exercise boosts hormones that suppress appetite and, as a happy consequence, you eat less when you next sit down for a meal.

But why should it have a more positive impact if you exercise after a meal instead of before?  To find out, researchers from Surrey University monitored 12 volunteers who were given the same breakfast, and half exercised an hour after eating, while the rest sat quietly.

The exercise group burned nearly three times as many calories as the others and, although they ate more at the next meal, their overall calorie intake was less.

They also said they did not feel very hungry when it came to mealtime.  This may be because hormones called                                PYY, GLP-1 and PP, which tell the brain when the stomach is full, increase during and immediately after exercise.

(Source: Journal of Endocrinology, 2007; 193: 251-8).

07 June 2007

Road traffic noise may be a cause of high blood pressure!

Around half of the residents of Stockholm, Sweden who Rsuffer from hypertension live within 100 metres of a busy road or highway, researchers have found.\

By measuring the impact of road noise on them, and comparing that with people who live in quieter neighbourhoods, the scientists reckon that traffic noise could increase the risk of hypertension by nearly one-and-a-half times.

(Source:  Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 2007; 64: 122-6).

Piriformis syndrome: A reader wants to know if there are any natural treatments out there for piriformis syndrome, a condition in which the piriformis muscle irritates the sciatic nerve, causing pain in the buttocks and all along the course of the sciatic nerve. Sitting and climbing stairs is becoming almost unbearable for her.  Can anyone help?

“I would consider seeing a kinesiologist if I were you,” advises Lesley.  “I recently did the foundation course and the piriformis muscle is covered.  It belongs to the Circulation Sex Meridian and is nothing to do with libido, but it does relate to the sexual organs and their bio-chemic functions.  When tested by a kinesiologist a weakness of this muscle on one side can unbalance the sacrum and if weak on both sides it may indicate a problem with the jaw.  A kinesiologist will make a correction there and then, just how long the correction lasts is up to the lifestyle of the person and what homework they do, i.e. nutrition and some lifestyle changes.  You can help support the piriformis muscle by eating plenty of green vegetables and taking vitamin E contained in wheat germ and the oil.  But a kinesiologist will be able to advise further.”

Another reader reckons your best option is to see a chiropractor.  “The sciatic nerve passes through the piriformis muscle in the buttock and can sometimes become pinched causing sciatica,” she explains.  “It is treated by manipulation to the                                sacro-iliac joint, soft tissue work, stretching and lifestyle advice.”  Visit www.wddty.com to find a chiropractor in your area.

Alternatively, you could try walking to alleviate the problem.  Helen has found this simple lifestyle change to be very effective in relieving the pain associated with piriformis syndrome: “I had this painful affliction and tried numerous modalities with no success…until I bought some Nordic Walking sticks and started walking nearly every day for 45 minutes.  The sticks help the posture and take away the stain from the lower back.  That, along with Pilates and a good body massage, working mainly on the lower back and buttocks, has got rid of the pain and the sleepless nights.”

Mediterranean Diet: It can increase your chances of living longer

20 December 2007

Eating a ‘true’ Mediterranean diet can increase your chances of living longer.  You are 22 per cent less likely to die from any disease, and it can even help repair some of the damage done if you’re a smoker.

The only people who don’t seem to benefit from the diet are those who are obese.

Despite the many years it’s been championed, very few researchers have ever looked at the impact of the Mediterranean diet on people’s longevity.

So a research team from the National Cancer Institute decided to find out by sending a questionnaire to 360,000 retired Americans, asking them about their diets, and general lifestyle choices and profiles, including their weight, age and whether they smoked.

Overall, 12,105 participants died in the five years of follow-up, with 5,985 people dying from cancer and 3,451 from heart disease.  But those who carefully followed the diet reduced their risk of dying from any disease by 22 per cent, from cancer by 14 per cent, and from heart disease by 21 per cent.

But the closer the participants followed the diet, the better; those who ate plenty of fruit, vegetables and fish – and kept their meat intake to a minimum – fared best of all.

(Source: Archives of Internal Medicine, 2007; 167: 2461-8).