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Stop Smoking – Positive Approaches by Ursula Markham On any given day there are literally thousands of people trying to kick the smoking habit. Many experts agree that the best method to stop smoking is one which is non-invasive and permits the smoker to use his or her most positive asset – the power of their own mind to achieve their goal to stop smoking.

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Starving Amidst the Oceans of Energy– Energy Nutrition to Maintain a Healthy Energy Body by Silvia Hartmann PhD Dr Silvia Hartmann describes the ‘energy body’ as a system of complex organs, pathways and lines of communication and exchange. Ancient techniques such as acupuncture and Chi Kung work with this system and Dr Hartmann’s own techniques seek to repair and rebalance the system, which in turn gives improvements for the mind, body and spirit.

Beyond Healing– The Form: Love and Truth in Reflection by Suzanne Johnson ‘The Form: Love & Truth in Reflection’ is a series of movements that the practitioner makes around the seated recipient. It is described as a gateway for both participants to experience true healing. It looks like a slow dance or moving meditation.

Exercise and Diet to Cope with Menopause Naturally by Monique N. Gilbert PhD Health advocate and personal trainer/fitness counsellor Monique Gilbert reminds us that the menopause is not a disease and is a natural part of a woman’s reproductive life cycle. Its unpleasant symptoms can be managed with exercise and diet.

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Poisoned – Side Effects of Mercury Amalgam Fillings by Chris Trickett The author relates his personal experience of the effects that mercury amalgam fillings have had on his life – of his resulting ill health and subsequent recovery.

Esalen Massage: Deep Connections by Lucia Appleby The Esalen Institute in California has consistently been at the forefront of new developments and discoveries in the fields of psychology and bodywork. In this article, Lucia Appleby gives us an overview of Esalen’s work.

Sutherlandia as Support for Immune Dysfunction by Salmaan Dalvi PhD In this article Dr Dalvi introduces us to the properties of Sutherlandia, a traditional remedy with a recorded history of safe usage dating back over 100 years.

Reflexology from the Grassroots Up by Candice Caradoc The author describes the career of established reflexologist Lynn Hatswell who from small beginnings became involved in developing the practice of reflexology in Australia and in setting up the Reflexology Association of Australia.

Our Toxic Environment and How We Can Protect Ourselves by Joanne Baker Ancient medicine and even western practice until the Industrial Revolution equated our health with the health of the natural environment. Now science and medicine seek to control nature and the balance between humans and their environment has been tipped.