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Issue 82 November 2002

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Low-Carb Diets by Stephen Byrnes Richard Allen knew something was very wrong. In the late 1980s, at the age of only 35, the graphic designer and father of two suffered a heart attack. Thankful that he survived, Richard followed his doctor’s instructions to the letter to avoid another heart attack and to avoid making a widow of his wife.

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Choosing Oils to Balance the Chakras and Auras By Dr Glennis Rogerson Dr Rogerson is a practising therapist who has written a course on Chinese Medical Theory. This article is a small part of the course material and covers how essential oils can be used to affect the hormonal balance of the body through effects on the seven chakras and the glands.

Pilates for Today by Dreas Reyneke Pilates looks after the basics of posture, the cardiovascular system, breathing and reduces stress to make it, according to the author, the most suitable method to counterbalance our sedentary 21st century life.

Vibromuscular Harmonisation by Mark Lester The Vibromuscular Harmonisation Technique (VHT) is a new bodywork technique developed by Jock Ruddock and inspired by such disciplines as Aikido, Bowen Technique, Tai Chi, Cranio-Sacral Therapy, Kinesiology and Zen.

 

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Ten Steps to a Healthy Complementary Therapy Practice by Celia Johnson Based on her 13 year career as a massage therapist, Celia Johnson sets out a 10-point plan to advise newly qualified therapists how to create a successful and fulfilling practice.

Fulfilling Your Life Potential by Anthony Aurelius Anthony Aurelius is a Professional Life Coach, working with clients over the telephone. In this article, he outlines strategies that can lead to a happier and more satisfying life. He stresses that individuals can enhance each strategy by consulting a Coach whenever the need arises.

Happiness and the Immune System by Dr Shara BA Cohen Dr Cohen is an immunologist, scientific consultant, science writer and lecturer who specialises in presenting science for non-scientists. Here she presents the biological evidence supporting the idea that your mood and emotional responses can have an important effect on your health.

 

Regular contributors and listings

Editorial by Sandra Goodman, Ph.D.

Connecting to Spirit Our Many Selves by Vivienne Silver-Leigh

The Herbal Garden The Therapeutic Value of Sesame Oil by Anne McIntyre

Food for Thought Nutrition for Asthma by Penny Crowther

Mind the Body; Embody the Mind The Weakest Chains by Joël Carbonnel

Case Studies Spiritual Healing for Severe Eczema by Chandrika Vaghela

 

Regular contributors and listings

Letters to the Editor

Research Database Updates –  Acupuncture; Alternative Medicine; Cancer; Heart Disease/Stroke; Nutritional Status; Pain; Stress/Relaxation.

Training Colleges, Schools and Centres  UK     US

Complementary Practitioner Listing

Diary/Calendar of Events


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