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Short Features and Brief Takes Issue 174

by Cherry Coad Aldridge(more info)

listed in product news, originally published in issue 174 - September 2010

TLC Health Centre


TLC Health Centre, 349 Green Lane, London N4 1DZ has been established to provide a range of Medical, Osteopathic and Complementary services to residents in and around North London.

TLC Health Centre

These include a full range of private GP services, medical health checks, travel and vaccination clinics including private prescription services.

Also general Osteopathic treatments which range from structural work on muscle and joint problems, to Cranial, a more gentle approach specifically applied to the movement of body tissues. Cranial treatment enables us to treat a wide range of conditions from migraine to the effects of difficult or prolonged deliveries in babies.

Alongside this, we also have practitioners who specialize in Medical Herbalism, Colonic Irrigation and Manual Lymphatic Drainage, particularly helpful in cases of lymphedaema.

The practice also stocks a wide range of health products including hot/ cold gels to help ease joint and muscle pain and detox oil to assist lymph drainage. All these products are fair trade sourced with a percentage of the sale going to TLC Orphanage in Southern Africa www.tlcorphanage.co.uk  

Further Information
To make an appointment with one of our team please Tel: 0208 809 1719;  www.tlchealthservices.co.uk  


Protect Yourself from Electromagnetic Pollution by Using Crystals

by Barbara Newerla
Published by Findhorn Press. 2010. £4.99. ISBN 978-1-84409-509-4.

Crystal expert and building biologist Barbara Newerla reveals how specific crystals can help us and what they do (and what they can't do) in Protecting Yourself from Electromagnetic Pollution by Using Crystals. This short book (60 pages) has useful advice on which crystals to use for additional protection/boundary setting, for strengthening life energy/power and vitality, for strengthening the centre/stability, for strengthening the nervous system, to boost metabolism and aid detoxification/elimination.

Protect Yourself from Electromagnetic Pollution by Using Crystals

Crystals can help with the effects of radiation and electromagnetic pollution, now more prevalent in all of ours lives with the explosive proliferation of radio-technology for private and business use including mobile phones, wi-fi and Bluetooth technologies.  This abundant 'pulsed high frequency radiation' and the effect on human health is controversial and there continues to be a lot of misunderstanding about the use of crystals for protection.

Electromagnetic pollution refers to the radiation given off by all man-made electrical appliances and devices. It actually consists of two different types of field: magnetic and electrical. The active electromagnetic 'field' is always present in our homes, offices and public spaces. We can't see it but human beings do feel its stressful effects. These active fields are created whenever and wherever an electrical appliance or transmitter is transmitting. It comes through electrical apparatus or appliances and their cables and leads and through the sockets in the walls, railways and tramlines.

Crystals work in an energetic way rather than physical and they therefore can support our energetic body from 'EP' and work optimally when we remove as many of the 'coarse' interfering physical stimuli that blocks our ability to react and resonate with our own energetic systems.

Further Information
Available from Findhorn Press on Tel: 01309 641576; carol@findhornpress.com  and from Amazon www.amazon.co.uk/Protect-Yourself-Electromagnetic-Pollution-Crystals/dp/1844095096/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1282219451&sr=1-3  


Leave your Excess Weight at VIVA Mayr

The modern Mary Therapy is a well established medical treatment plan with a very loyal international following. Mayr Therapy is based upon the oldest cleansing and regenerative method: Therapeutic Dietary Modification. This is carried out under the supervision of a physician in such a way that the patient never goes hungry. We get amazing and lasting results. The duration and content of the treatment have changed over the years. Drastic weight loss is no longer the core element of our treatment plans.

Leave your Excess Weight at VIVA Mayr

Modern Mayr medicine today is a very indi-vidually designed treatment plan to address all your personal health issues. The modern architecture of our medical resort is designed to meet your every need and help you concentrate on your health and well being.

With regard to slimming, as in every other area, our focus is on the personal well-being of each individual guest. We understand the 'ideal weight' as the weight best attuned to the mental, physical and emotional balance of an individual. Losing weight at the expense of your good health is not only a very bad idea in medical terms. It will not make you more attractive either.

Modern Mayr therapy ap-proaches weight loss as a development of natural balance and good health by which the individual gains improved quality of life, beauty and radiance. Losing weight is therefore not just about losing kilos, but about wellbeing. Our approach includes medical and nutrition science diagnostics that identify the personal barriers to weight loss, as well as accompanying treatments such as exercises, psychological support, massages and many other activities.

Modern Mayr therapy addresses the per-sonal dispositions that make losing weight so difficult.

Further Information
Please contact and to book your stay at Viva Mayr Centre for Modern Medicine on Tel: +43 4273 31117; www.viva-mayr.com  


Healing with Source: A Spiritual Guide to Mind-Body Medicine

by Dave Markowitz
Published by Findhorn Press. 2010. £8.99. ISBN 978-1-84409-511-7.

Whereas many healing modalities focus on the symptoms, Healing with Source focuses on reversing the causative factors. In fact, if you focus on the symptom, the Law of Attraction would say you'll only get more of the symptom! At best, typical modalities can only provide temporary pain management. While that's not a bad thing in and of itself, true, permanent healing only happens when you reverse the causative factors.

Healing with Source: A Spiritual Guide to Mind-Body Medicine

Dave Markowitz is a medical intuitive, channel of Source energy and information, and a premier voice in the fields of energy medicine and spirituality. This conversational-style book gently invites you into his paradigm-shifting understandings of health, prevention, and healing. Healing with Source posits that humans are responsible for their own health as well as pain and illness; that blame placed outside the self is disempowering and doesn't lead to spiritual growth or healing. It even goes deep within unquestioned paradigms of societal norms; for example, suggesting that punitive punishment doesn't work because it does not address the underlying causes of the offence. 

Healing with Source suggests that we can co-create a more harmonious external existence by transforming our inner world using the "Five Steps to Healing" and also includes a channelled symbol that can be used to transmit a very high healing frequency, that of the Source. Detailed instructions are given to allow maximum effectiveness, with a link to an MP3 on Dave's website including subliminal summaries of the main concepts under a bed of soothing, ambient music.

Further Information
Available from Findhorn Press and on September 1st on Amazon.
www.amazon.co.uk/Healing-Source-Spiritual-Mind-Body-Medicines/dp/1844095118/ref=sr_1_11?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1282589162&sr=1-11  
www.amazon.com/Healing-Source-Spiritual-Mind-Body-Medicine/dp/1844095118  
Please also visit Dave at www.DaveMarkowitz.Com  


Booth VRT Ltd - Vertical Reflex Therapy (VRT)

Lynne Booth, founder of VRT and best-selling author of Vertical Reflexology and also Vertical Reflexology for Hands offers post-graduate reflexology training courses for qualified reflexologists. These authorised courses offer 12 AoR CPD points per day and 5 CPD points per day from CThA. Course bookings, Books, DVD and charts may be ordered on-line.

Booth VRT Ltd - Vertical Reflex Therapy (VRT)

Vertical Reflex Therapy (VRT) is a simple but profound form of reflexology where the top, or dorsum, of the hands and feet are briefly worked in a weight-bearing position. Over 6500 Reflexologists have attended authorised VRT courses internationally. VRT techniques can immediately be integrated into a reflexology practice. Basic and Advanced courses can be combined in one weekend. Internationally renowned tutors are invited to Bristol to teach advanced reflexology.

Forthcoming VRT and Reflexology courses in the UK and internationally:

VRT Basic Course
25 Sept, Bristol: Lynne Booth 0117 9626746 contact@boothvrt.com  
30 Oct, Cambridge: Christine Roscoe 01223 514 601  sarah.yow@ntlworld.com  

VRT Advanced Course
26 Sept, Bristol: Lynne Booth 0117 9626746 contact@boothvrt.com  
31 Oct, Cambridge: Christine Roscoe: 01223 514 601  sarah.yow@ntlworld.com  

VRT/ART Joint Course
6-7 Nov, Bristol: Tony Porter and Lynne Booth 0117 9626746 contact@boothvrt.com

Advanced Reflexology: Roundabout: the Shoulder
20-21 Nov, Bristol: Krogsgaard and Lund Fransen 0117 9626746 contact@boothvrt.com

Further Information
Please contact Booth VRT Ltd on Tel 0117 9626746; contact@boothvrt.com    www.boothvrt.com  


Camexpo 23-24 October 2010, Earls Court - London


Camexpo Announces Two New Feature Areas

Now firmly established as the definitive industry event for the entire complementary healthcare sector, Camexpo prepares for its eighth annual event, which will take place on 23-24 October 2010 at London's Earls Court, with the announcement of two brand new show feature areas - The CAM stage LIVE and BANT Nutrition Lounge.

CAm Expo Logo

Since knowledge is the key to any successful business, The BANT Nutrition Lounge is a unique new addition that will enable Camexpo visitors to stay up-to-date with how changes in recent legislation may affect their practice.  Whilst The CAM stage LIVE will showcase a host of highly informative, practical demonstrations packed with trade tips from a selection of Camexpo exhibitors.

One of Camexpo's real strengths, and, the source of its ever-increasing visitor appeal, is the comprehensive mix of CAM modalities on offer throughout its CPD education programme.  The show's two, Nutri Centre-sponsored, Keynote Theatres will feature 25 of the CAM industry's best known subject specialists in action, and there are 48 Taster Workshops offering bite-size introductions to a multitude of new therapies and techniques from some of the UK's foremost experts and trainers (sessions £17.50 each inclusive of VAT).

Further Information
The one stop shop for all your professional needs; book your ticket today at www.camexpo.co.uk


Egypt Detox Retreat

A new Mind Body Spirit Detox retreat is launching in Sinai Egypt, by The Red Sea, in October 2010.

Egypt Detox Retreat

Led by Sandra Hillawi BSc AMH CT MT ET  International Trainer in Energy Psychology and Natural Health Practitioner, this is the first of its kind in Egypt and in fact the Middle East. The detox programme combines juice fasting, raw foods and colon cleansing with workshops in EFT and EmoTrance for stress release and emotional healing, and yoga and meditation classes.

Guests fly to Sharm el Sheikh, are transferred to a small hotel, off the beaten track, away from the commercial resorts, in Nuweiba, which is located on the Red Sea facing the Saudi Arabian mountains to the east and Sinai Mountains behind to the West.  "It's a place of breathtaking natural beauty and deep peace" says' Sandra, "perfect for our detox healing retreat."

Compared to UK and European detox retreats, the price is set to be affordable for many, starting from £495 per person per week, based on a shared room.  Planned retreat dates for the Winter season are: 29 October 2010 and 2011: 3 January, 28 February, 25 April. Guests may stay 1 to 3 weeks depending on health and weight loss goals.

Further Information
For more information contact Sandra Hillawi on Tel: 02392 433928;  sandra@passionforhealth.com      www.healingretreats.net  


The BEDA Method: How to Protect your Health for Life

by  Mike Clark NMQAA Dip Official Buteyko
2010. £9.95 www.bedamethod.com

The drug-free Russian method that can help fight stress and other conditions

The BEDA Method: How to Protect your Health for Life
 
 Mike Clark has written a book on how different conditions can be eased without the need for drugs. The book describes the BEDA Method, which incorporates better breathing, exercise, diet and attitude, and Mr Clark, 42, of west Hull, believes it will help people take control of their own health.

His work is based upon the Buteyko Method from Russia, which he said has helped thousands of asthmatics to go medication-free and tackles other health problems, such as obesity.

Mr Clark, who has had support from the Hull Enterprise Partnership, a free business advice consultancy part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund, became a Buteyko breathing therapist in 2000. He then had further training at the Buteyko Institute in Moscow.

The book also includes help and advice on changing lifestyle choices such as smoking, over-eating and excessive drinking.

Mr Clark said: "The reason this book makes a difference is that when people change their attitude to accept their health is their most precious gift, their motivation changes.

"Rather than being a victim, waiting for an illness to occur, they can take responsibility for their own health and learn to do what is best for their health.

"I believe my book can help to do that."

Further Information
The book costs £9.95 and is available by Tel: 01482 342100; www.bedamethod.com  
Hull Enterprise Partnership: www.enterprisinghull.org.uk  


Holographic Breathing and Birth

In Holographic Breathing participants learn how their pelvis breathes and moves. In this process the pelvis becomes a very fluid structure. In childbirth it is helpful to be aware of this and allow the pelvis to breathe with the baby.



During childbirth this breathing gently unfolds in its own way. Most mothers say that this takes away over 60% of the pain of labour, or changes it into something more enjoyable.

It has been long known by midwives that there is a strong relationship between the jaw and pelvis; a loose jaw also helps the pelvis become loose. This is aided in this breathing system as there is a gentle movement of the jaw with the breath.

The nerves that experience pain in the uterus and vagina are the same nerves that experience orgasm. Being able to relax into child birth can transform this pain into something more orgasmic.

In Holographic Breathing, the mouth, jaw, body, and pelvis are in a gentle flux with the breath. This gives mothers something to be with, it can help them breathe and relax through birth. It makes child birth more enjoyable, more meditative, more orgasmic.

There are Free Audio Seminars to learn holographic Breathing and also Free Audio Lectures on Child Birth using Holographic Breathing.

Further Information
Please contact Martin at Holographic-Breathing on Tel: 07795 810 485; martin@holographic-breathing.com   www.holographic-breathing.com  


Cinnamon Slippers - Spicy Fashion

Shoes and slippers made from cinnamon might sound a bit odd; however, cinnamon has been used by the Vietnamese to make shoes for centuries and is rich in therapeutic essential oils.  

Cinnamon Slippers - Spicy Fashion

Cinnamon's health benefits are well documented and include improving energy levels, having anti-bacterial[1] properties and anti-septic effects. Cinnamon has been used as a traditional stimulant in Chinese medicine, having a warming effect on the body and is used for conditions caused by coldness, especially to the fingers and toes. This makes it an ideal material for your feet - helping keep them warm in winter, hygienic in summer and your body and feet relaxed and energized year round.

Cinnamon insoles were clinically trialed in a hospital in Vietnam[2]; the trial confirmed that they helped with conditions such as fatigue, perspiration, foot odour, cold feet and toes, and dry and cracked skin. They are especially useful for their anti-bacterial properties.

This unique footwear is now available in the UK for the first time. The new Aroma Range from Natur Boutique includes slippers with a cinnamon base for winter and sandals and flip flops for the summer. The range contains products made from top quality Vietnamese cinnamon, which contains the highest amount of essential oils of any cinnamon species.

References

1.    Bouhdid S, Abrini J, Amensour M, Zhiri A, Espuny MJ, Manresa A. Functional and ultrastructural changes in Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus cells induced by Cinnamomum verum essential oil. J Appl Microbiol. Apr 1 2010.
2.    Report No 52/40 Hochiminh CityService of Public Health Traditional Medicine, Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

Further Information
To buy your very own Cinnamon slippers or sandals visit Natur Boutique health store at 174 Battersea Park Road, SW11 4ND, Tel: 020 76227856; www.drinkherbaltea.co.uk  

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  • Brief Takes


    Camexpo 2010 - Two New Feature Areas

    Camexpo prepares for its eighth annual event, which will take place on 23-24 October at London's Earls Court, with the announcement of two new show feature areas - The CAM stage LIVE and BANT Nutrition Lounge.  The CAM stage LIVE will showcase a host of highly informative, practical demonstrations from a selection of Camexpo exhibitors. Session topics will include essential oil blending, healing, massage techniques, beauty demos and more, with content set to contain a wealth of tips and techniques of the trade. The BANT Nutrition Lounge will enable visitors to stay up-to-date with how changes in recent legislation may affect their Practice. Show favourites include the Demo Theatre, seminar and taster workshops. Admission is £7 until 22 October, reverting to £18 payable at the door.

    Further information Tel: 01273 645119;  zcambell@divcom.co.uk   http://www.exporeg.co.uk/

    Public Consultation on Regulation of Herbal Medicines


    The Public Consultation on Regulation of Medical Herbalists was completed before the general election, but the report has still not been published. Therefore no decision has been made on whether the profession of Medical Herbalists is going to be regulated.
    This has placed Herbalists in a very serious situation, because in early 2011, a change in medicines law will come into effect whereby, a wide range of over-the-counter herbal remedies and medicines made up by a third party will cease to be available to Practitioners to prescribe to their patients.
    These herbal remedies will have to be licensed in the manner of pharmaceutical drugs. So far, very few herbal products have made it through the licensing process. After 2011, the only way herbalists can continue to have access to the full range of herbal medicines is by being designated 'Authorised Health Care Professionals'. They would then be able to legally commission a medicine to be made up for their patients.
    The only way Herbalists can achieve the status of 'Authorised Health Care Professional' is if they have a statutorily protected status. The National Institute of Medical Herbalists has launched a lobby campaign of members of Parliament to draw attention to MPs about the acute position the profession is in, due to the failure of the Government to make a decision.

    Further information: http://actnow.nimh.org.uk

    Acupuncture Conference

    Registration is now open for the British Conference of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine 2010, to be held at the Royal Holloway, University of London 11 and 12 September. This annual event will host top international speakers who have travelled from the US, Israel and Europe. Hosted by the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC) and now in its 15th year, the conference has established a reputation for bringing together the world's leading authorities on Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine and facilitating a programme of workshops, discussion forums and interactive sessions. This year the BAcC will be welcoming 26 guest speakers.

    Further information: www.acupuncture.org.uk/conference

    Vanishing White Matter (VMN) Disease

    Vanishing White Matter (VWM) disease, which destroys the nerve coating in the brain, is a disease that underlies devastating disorders such as multiple sclerosis. Tel Aviv University has a new four-legged tool to fight the condition, created by a researcher in a TAU lab. In a scientific breakthrough, Prof Orna Elroy-Stein of Tel Aviv University's Department of Cell Research and Immunology is developing laboratory mice carrying the VWM mutation. Her important new development, recently described in the journal Brain, allows for new research on VWM diseases, leading to a deeper understanding of the condition and more effective therapies in the future.

    Further information Tel: 212.742.9070 ext 17; www.aftau.org   www.twitter.com/AFTAUnews

    New Hope for Joint Pain Sufferers

    Osteoarthritis is a crippling disease world-wide, with an estimated eight million sufferers in the UK. It has been described as like 'wearing a suit of rusty armour', with unrelenting, razor-like pain. A new natural collagen supplement, Flexeze Fortify contains collagen hydrolysate powder - a specially process form of collagen which is claimed to be more bio-available - absorbed by our body more easily than unprocessed collagen. A double-blind, placebo-controlled study undertaken by Harvard Medical School and Tufts Medical Centre in Boston, evaluated patients over the age of 48 with arthritis of the knee. The MRI scans taken after one week showed patients taking Flexeze Fortify had significant regrowth of damaged cartilage.

    Further information: www.flexeze.co.uk

    Alexander Lowen Foundation Workshops

    The Alexander Lowen Foundation in New Canaan, Connecticut is running two new workshops. Grace and Harmony: a two-day bioenergetic retreat with Leslie Case PhD at the Foundation on 25 and 26 September and the Tension and Trauma Releasing Exercise Workshop led by Dr David Berceli, international expert of trauma intervention on 28 and 29 September.

    Further information: +1 203-966-3474;   connect@lowenfoundation.org  www.lowenfoundation.org

    International Conference on Integrated Medicine

    An International Conference on Integrative Medicine will be held in October 2010 in Jerusalem for Physicians, Nurses and Therapists. The Conference will deal with ways to unite the scientific principles of modern medicine with the holistic principles of alternative medicine, hosting a dialogue between professionals and participants from around the world. Registration has started.

    Further information: Details and registration forms available at www.jerconvention.com

    American Institute for Cancer Research Conference

    The American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR), is hosting their Annual Research Conference in Washington DC October 21-22 to learn about the latest in cancer research on diet, nutrition and physical activity. Check in is on 20 October between 5pm and 7pm, There is a Poster Session on 21 October and a roundtable luncheon on 22 October, where discussion will be led by registered dieticians.

    Further information Tel: + (800) 843-8114; +1 (202 )328 7744   www.aicr.org

    Sunshine Helps Prevent Multiple Sclerosis, Cancer, Diabetes

    Cancer Research UK has dramatically changed it's advice to cover up and slap on protective creams when you first go out into the sun, but rather expose your skin to its rays for some minutes so that your body can make some vitamin D. The sunshine vitamin is now known to help prevent chronic illnesses such as cancer, diabetes and multiple sclerosis as well as classic bone diseases. Instead of avoiding the sun, stay in the sun for just two or three minutes per side then slowly extend it to a maximum of thirty minutes each side. Avoid sunburn continues to be urgent advice.

    Further information Tel: +31 (0)651 358 180 info@sunlightresearchforum.eu   www.sunlightresearchforum.eu  

    Hospice Phoneline for Health Professionals

    Healthcare professionals are being offered first hand advice on palliative and supportive care through a ground-breaking new 24-hour phoneline being launched by a Suffolk Hospice. St Elizabeth Hospice in Ipswich is amongst the first hospices in the country to set up a helpline, which reaches out directly to the general public as well as healthcare professionals on the subject of palliative and supportive care. OneCall will be staffed by senior registered nurses who take direct enquiries seven days a week.

    The OneCall number is free from a BT landline Tel: 0800 567 0111.

    Cancer Survivor's Guide to the Meaning of Life

    As a two-time cancer survivor, Seth Chernoff learned how to experience the fullness of life. In his new award-winning book A Manual for Living: Reality, A User's Guide to the Meaning of Life, he offers straightforward guidance for achieving lasting happiness, inner peace and overcoming the fear of death.

    Further information Tel: +1 (807) 939-9212  publicity@vom.com  www.warwickassociates.net

    Spirulina to Feed the World

    Spirulina is an ancient blue-green algae that has been present on the earth for millions of years. Research backed from the World Health Organisations and European Union, has created huge interest in how this simple organism can help with the problem of world hunger. Many people in the west are taking Spirulina as a daily supplement due to its nutritional and health benefits. Spirulina has been found to contain high levels of these vitamins and minerals as well as unusually high amount of protein, all the essential amino acids, essential fatty-acids, 4 other B vitamins as well as vitamin C, D and E, and 11 important minerals including potassium. Natural Greens, a natural food specialist supplies spirulina products in easy to use powders that can be added to water, smoothies or juice or taken as capsules.

    Further information Tel: 0844 567 0547  www.naturalgreens.co.uk

    Yoga Teacher Training Retreat in Mexico

    Caroline Kiebl is offering a comprehensive Yoga Teacher Training Retreat in a spa resort in Mexico from 15 November to 12 December 2010. Training is either for a 200 hour or a 500 hour certificate. Each participant will be given an Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training Manual and to those who attend all the scheduled classes, a Teacher Training Certificate will be issued. Each week throughout the retreat there will be one day to lie on the beach, receive spa treatments, go hiking, paragliding, horseback riding, kayaking, whale watching or to go on an excursion.

    Further information:  Tel: +1 415-200-6794;  skype: sourceofyoga  info@sourceofyoga.com   www.sourceofyoga.com  

    Organic Meat Boxes

    Monthly meat boxes have been developed by The Well Hung Meat Company for over five years and are backed by an unshakeable guarantee. If you love cooking meat with real flavour, like home deliveries, are passionate about your health and protecting the environment, like the idea of saving money and eating free meat every month and imagine trying new things, Monthly Meat Boxes could be for you. If you have never tried the monthly meat boxes, enter the promotion code LOVELYMEAT when placing your order and get a £10 discount.

    Further information: 0845 230 3131  hello@wellhungmeat.com  www.wellhungmeat.com

    Be Happy - The 8-Week Programme

    The Happiness project is running the annual 8-week programme in London on 2-3 October, 16 October and 6 November 2010 led by Robert Holden, course creator.
    Robert and Cheryl Richardson will be giving the closing keynote at the Hay House UK I Can Do it Conference in September. Robert will also run another Love's Philosophy workshop which was so popular last year on 11/12 December 2010 at the Columbia Hotel, London W2.

    Further information Tel: 0845 420 9236;  info@happiness.co.uk   www.happiness.co.uk

    Mind, Body, Soul Exhibition

    The Mind, Body, Soul Exhibition will take place this year at Chilford Halls, Linton, Cambridge on 11 and 12 September 2010. This year has the introduction of interactive workshops which include: Reiki Drum, Creative Ceremony and Songs of the Flute. Future Mind, Body, Soul Exhibitions will be in London 2/3 October 2010, Kempton Park 12/13 March 2011 and Brentwood 26/27 March 2011.

    Further information Tel: 01787 224040 emily@primeimpact.co.uk   www.Primeimpact.co.uk

    The Yoga Show

    The Yoga Show takes place this year on 29-31 October at Olympia, London with over 30 in-depth workshops and with top teachers and over 100 free open classes. Tree of Life Pavillion allows you to try various forms of meditation and help find peace and sanctuary, Stage performances, children's workshops, a Pilates Studio, lecture area and over 200 exhibitors. There is also a YogaThon Challenge starting at 12 noon on 30 October to help raise money for charity.

    Further information: www.theyogashow.co.uk   www.yogathonlondon.com

    Ecoballs for Laundry

    World Environment Day was 5 June. You can reduce your carbon footprint, starting with the laundry. Doing your laundry uses energy and water, but chemical laden laundry detergents damage the ecosystems and marine life.

    Ecozone work at getting people to do their part for the environment by switching from laundry detergents to environmentally friendly Ecoballs. Ecoballs can soften clothes even in hard water so there is no need for fabric softener either. Their scientifically formulated filling penetrates powerfully into the fibres, lifting away dirt without fading colours or damaging delicate fabrics and as they don't contain soap, there is no need to rinse your clothes.

    Ecoballs are available at John Lewis or www.ecozone.com

    Yoga in Bed

    Yoga in Bed by Naomi Sophie Call (Findhorn Press, October 2010) is the ideal book for people who want to practise yoga but find it hard to get out of bed in the morning. It has simple directions, clear photographs and an accompanying DVD. It has an introduction to breathing exercises and simple postures. Yoga in Bed will help awaken and focus the body and mind each morning. Beautiful photography and a tasteful design combined with clear, precise instructions enable the reader to feel greater peace as they engage with these poses.

    Further information Tel: 01309 641576;  carol@findhornpress.com   www.findhornpress.com   also available from Amazon  http://www.amazon.co.uk

    Highgate Clinic Spinal Rehabilitation Programme

    Osteopath Simeon Niel-Asher is the of Founder Back into Shape, the first clinic in London to offer IDD Therapy(r) - cutting edge spinal decompression therapy available in more than 800 clinics world-wide. This evidence-based, computerised treatment method targets discogenic lower back pain, neck pain and sciatica. It is designed to improve the health of discs, rehabilitate muscles and ligaments and re-align spinal structures. IDD Therapy(r) has been available in the US for several years and is an FDA cleared device. Simeon Niel-Asher, Osteopath who founded the Back to Shape Clinic is using the new therapy with the help of his expert rehabilitation lab and clinic treatment team.

    Further information Tel: 020-8347 6160  www.backintoshape.com
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