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Issue 39 April 1999

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Biodanza – The Dance of Life by Karen Woodley The creation and organisation of Biodanza was initiated through research by Rolando Toro during the 1960s. A clinical psychologist, anthropologist, poet and painter, Rolando Toro always wanted to develop the most illuminated form of human expression through creativity using different ways of expression such as music and body exercises.

How to Maintain Glucose Levels by Marilyn Glenville, Ph.D. Almost all dieters have an underlying blood sugar imbalance. Blood sugar can be the most important factor in losing and maintaining a healthy weight. The importance of correcting blood sugar fluctuations to lose weight is emphasised by the title of an article published in the Encyclopaedia of Common Diseases written by the staff of Prevention Magazine; 'Low Blood Sugar Can Make You Fat'.

Weight Loss Through Well-Being by Paul Smith The bare facts about dieting are well known – only around one in twenty attempts to lose weight will succeed. Yet this doesn't stop millions of people trying over and again to reach their desired shape and weight. Despite all the available nutritional research, dietary aids and exercise programmes, there seems to be a simple, unassailable truth – that it is easier to put weight on than it is to take it off.

Massage for Detoxification by Mario-Paul Cassar Mario-Paul Cassar DO ND practices Osteopathy, Sports Therapy, Naturopathy, Massage and Bodywork Therapy. A respected author and established tutor with many years of experience in Massage Therapy and Bodywork, he has lectured in a number of colleges and centres in the UK, Europe and the USA. He is the principle of the Massage and Bodywork Institute and senior lecturer at the College of Osteopaths (Middlesex University).

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Self-Belief in Sport using NLP by Peter Cohen and Michael Breen Peter Cohen is a sport psychologist and NLP trainer, working, modelling and training with top athletes. He has worked as a health and fitness professional for ten years. He is the author of the best selling book, Slimming With Pete.
     Michael Breen is an NLP Master Trainer and works closely alongside Dr Richard Bandler the creator of NLP. He is one of the most accomplished and sought after NLP trainer/consultants in Britain today.

NLP in Education - A Magnificent Opportunity by Don A. Blackerby, Ph.D. Many times when I used to teach mathematics, I would notice that some student would be staring out the window daydreaming. I would wonder what was going on in their mind that they would not be turned on to math. I often wished that I could "open up their heads and look inside to see what was going on." I couldn't then but I can now – metaphorically. I do it with Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP)

The Effect of Aromatherapy Treatment on Raised Arterial Blood Pressure by Jolanta Basnyet Aromatherapy treatment is widely used for the purpose of relaxation and although the effects of aromatherapy massage are controversial, there is a shortage of controlled studies to substantiate its beneficial effect on the raised arterial blood pressure.

Holistic Treatment for People and Pets by Midi Fairgrieve If ever there's something wrong with my dog that doesn't require urgent veterinary attention, I always opt for complementary treatment. The other day we were both at the chiropractor; Basil (the dog) had a sprained left shoulder and I had recently cricked my neck on the left side. "Can you see us together?" I asked, when making the appointment. The chiropractor in question is trained in McTimoney-Corley chiropractic and her practice embraces both people and animals, and so I booked a double appointment. He went first!

 

Regular contributors and listings

Editorial by Sandra Goodman, Ph.D.

What is 'gestalt' about Gestalt Therapy? by Sheldon Litt, Ph.D.

A Mercurial Cure for Colitis by Dr Angela Jones

Why Develop Degrees in Complementary Medicine? – by Brian Isbell, Ph.D.

An Holistic Approach to Optimum Sports Nutrition by June Butlin

The Bat Method by Joël Carbonnel

 

Regular contributors and listings

Letters to the Editor

Research Database Updates – Accupuncture; Alternative Medicine; Cancer; Immune Response; Pain; Women's Health

Training Colleges, Schools and Centres  UK     US

Complementary Practitioner Listing

Diary/Calendar of Events


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