Wellbeing Magazine May/June 2013 by Haywood Media

Published by Haywood Media

May/June 2013

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inspiring

enlightening

INTERVIEW:

TRAVEL

Rikka Zimmerman

SPA IN FRANCE

CLIMATE CHANGE

DENTISTRY

Past, present & future

How will it affect our health?

IBS

THERAPY

Natural Solutions

Healing art of Thai Massage

nutrition

MENTAL HEALTH

NUTRITION

FITNESS

HEALTH

TRAVEL

COMPETITIONS

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CONTENTS Inside this issue...May/June 2013

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News

Lesley Hallows

Features NUTRITION Mental Health.......................................

Case History - A positive Outcome.....

Publisher lesley@wellbeingmagazine.com

LOCAL NEWS News from your area ...

Richard Branson

TRAVEL Joined up in Joigny.........................

THERAPY Health art of Thai Massage.............

NUTRITION Natural Solutions to IBS.. ...................

DENTISTRY REVEALED Them now & in the future................

CLIMATE CHANGE How will it affect our health.................

TOTALLY TRANQUIL Past, present & future.....................

INTERVIEW Rikka Zimmerman..............................

THERAPY ROOMS Local Business for your wellbeing...

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Website richard@wellbeingmagazine.com

Rachel Branson

Editor rachel@wellbeingmagazine.com

Associate Travel Editors Frances Barnes & Nick Hordern

Contributors

Kate Arnold Jan Brockle Marilyn Glenville Tara Love Perry l

DIARY Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s On in East Sussex...............

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LOCAL

NEWS

Wellbeing news from around your area...

Welcome TO WELLBEING MAGAZINE!

t’s that time again; it’s Springtime, and time for bringing this edition of the magazine together. It’s a time of intense activity and communication, and fine-tooth combing

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correspondence to ensure no-one gets left out. More so for me, for the moment, being still quite new to the publishing world; this is my third edition. It’s a time of learning, bringing with it a

sense of achievement that grows with each publication. There are hiccups along the way, sometimes accompanied by a dip in confidence, though I try to remind myself to learn, rectify if possible,

and move on. The ups definitely outweigh the dips. Since my first edition, I’ve been out and about and started to get to know some members, meet some stockists, find new places to distribute the magazine, and increased the print run. It is a genuine pleasure to be part of a publication that helps our members be seen, and at the same time provides a treasure chest of helpful and interesting information for our readers. My journey with the magazine is a reflection of life in its’ fullness I think. I am blessed to have more ups than dips in my life, though sometimes when the knocks happen it’s time to learn, digest, and move on. And for me, the therapies and philosophies featured in the magazine contain the wisdom and practices that help me do just that. If you are a regular reader then chances are that this magazine brings the same for you. If you are a new reader welcome to Wellbeing! Until next time, wishing you all the good things that you wish for yourselves.

Lesley

Wellbeing news

M.E. Awareness Week 6th - 12th May

Every year the media message is the same - people are suffering with this mystery condition and forgotten while they suffer and wait for a cure. This has to change. Mother Teresa had the right idea, when asked to attend an anti-war rally she refused. She said she would only support a propeace rally! So let’s change the mindset together! There is an 8 Essentials e-book for carers and those who are ill, to explain the holistic approach to recovery www. thechrysaliseffect.com or for readers who love to read stories “Finding M.E” by Elaine Wilkins is an inspirational recovery story, and 10% goes to the M.E CFS and Fibromyalgia Recovery Association which will help to build the positive portal that shouts from the roof tops about Recovery!

Sex is free, fun and good for us But it can also be a source of anxiety. Professor Alan Riley from the Lancashire School of Medicine and Health says loss of libido is the number one complaint amongst women. A recent report by Relate shows an increase of 240% from 1996 - 2002 in the number of couples seeking help for loss of desire. While men have access to Viagra, the race to create a pink pill for women hasn’t been successful. Largely because female sexuality is complex, involving the ‘heart, head and hormones,’ says Dr John Studd. We need to approach sex holistically taking diet, lifestyle, stress levels, work, relationships and self-esteem into account before we label someone with ‘sexual dysfunction’. The Libido Project - we are working with Dr Michael Jemec to help advance his research and theories around the link with LH (luteinising hormone) and sexual desire. Contact nicci@rudemgazine.co.uk to get involved. RUDE is an online resource for better sex and relationships, health and wellbeing. It offers an engaging mix of news, politics, culture, reviews and features exploring modern relationships and sexuality. www.rudemagazine.co.uk

SETTING GOALS For Spring and Summertime

Caroline of the Eastbourne and Uckfield Hypnotherapy Practice is often asked... ‘When is the best time to make a change to my life? The answer will be different for everyone, but one common factor is that we all need to be ‘in the right frame of mind’ in order to achieve our goals. The spring and summertime is one of those times when we, naturally, have that feel good factor and this is the ideal time to take advantage of the benefits this can bring to our general health and wellbeing. Combine this feeling with confidence, motivation, enhanced self esteem and a clear vision of your goals and you can see why this is one of the best and most successful times to make a change in your life. So, can I change the way I feel and can I achieve my goals? Certainly you can and now is the perfect time to take advantage of this feel good factor. With our support and motivation you can make those goals a reality. First step is to come along and have a chat with Caroline. A free, no obligation, consultation where we can discuss all the things you would like to achieve and how we can help you reach your goals. From there on, it’s life back to you. A healthier and happier way to live. Tel: 01323 762844 eastbourne-hypnotherapy.com www.uckfield-hypnotherapy.com

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LOCAL

5 Minutes With Liz Jeffries

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e spoke to Liz about the Alexander Technique and how it may benefit those wanting to continue an active lifestyle, or help with posture while pregnant or during mum’s activities. Q. What is the Alexander Technique? It is an educational method that looks at everyday movement habits, and how you can change them for the better.

INTUITIVE HORSE

magine spending time with a horse out in nature where he ‘listens’ and senses your every emotion, he ‘sees you for who you really are’, he walks with you, he stands by you, he gently nuzzles up to you, maybe even lies down with you. Thinking you possibly couldn’t have that with a horse? Worried or excited by the thought? Doesn’t matter which, our monthly 3 day intuitive horse retreats are for everyone and no horse experience is needed. The self-development retreats allow you to spend time with our horses whilst getting in touch with your intuitive side and working through any difficulties you may be experiencing in your life. The retreat is designed to get you thinking about your relationship with yourself and your external environment. All retreats are based in Hastings. For more information please visit us at intuitivehorse.co.uk 07825 036 301 Intuitive Horse - ‘seeing you for who you really are’

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Q. How is the technique taught? By one to one lessons or group sessions, both are very effective. Q. How long are the lessons and how many will I need? A lesson lasts 30-45 minutes. The number of lessons depends upon the individual. I would assess this through observation and talking about your issues. Q. What happens in a lesson? I observe posture and movement. I gently place my hands on your neck, shoulders and back. I also check your breathing and movement whilst you are walking, standing and sitting. You don’t have to remove your clothes. There is no manipulation.

Q. Who can benefit from learning the Alexander Technique? People of all ages, professions and lifestyles can improve their quality of life, whether they are experiencing pain or wanting to enjoy life more. Q. Why do Alexander Technique lessons help? AT releases unnecessary muscular tension, of which you may be unaware. These tensions can affect breathing and posture. Q. Where can I have AT lessons and how much does it cost? There are group sessions, walking sessions, one to one lessons, plus a special Mums & Bumps Session. Hastings/St Leonards, Bexhill, Eastbourne and Tunbridge Wells have various sessions available. Prices start at £25 per person (Lower for group sessions) Contact Liz Jeffries, MovingU4ward, 01424 465838/07929 725156 or email info@ movingu4ward.co.uk

LETTING THE TRUTH BE KNOWN

here are many reasons we avert the heart; the most common being grief, trauma, childhood experience or relationship breakdowns. Alongside these visible causes can be the unacknowledged yearnings to answer those four existential questions; Who am I? Where am I? Why am I here? What am I supposed to do? The Shaman’s Truth teaches us that the meanings and answers we seek are already waiting for us deep within our hearts. If we clear away the pain and allow our essence to breathe we let go of the ‘story’ creating the confusion in our minds and instead create the space required to find out who we really are. First we need to lose sense of ourselves in order to take back the reins and reclaim our original identity; resting in this Truth a path of the heart unfolds. Opening the heart we restore our power out of the clutches of the past, reclaiming our Truths, desires and longings. Singing out a light shines as we let it be known the reasons we are here, joyfully sharing our new found purpose with the world around us. Narda Martine BSc Hons Neuro, Dip Psych, Dip Hyp - Shaman’s Truth Practitioner, Counsellor & Workshop Leader Offering Soul Retrieval/ Restoring of Psyche, Shamanic Divination, Harner Counselling & Finding the Way problem-solving sessions. See website for upcoming workshop series ~ Four Keys to Enlivened Existence & Exploring the Shaman’s Truth Visit www.narda.co.uk to learn how core-shamanism can guide YOU into an Enlivened Existence.

IMPROVE YOUR POSTURE - IMPROVE YOUR LIFE

Appearance - Even if a person does not have the most beautiful/ good looking face, they may appear attractive simply through their effortless poise. Length in the spine, open chest and a lifted head gives the impression of confidence and in so doing, also makes you feel more confident. This in turn alters the feedback

that you receive from others, creating a positive cycle of appearance and confidence. At first, as you start to open up your body, the stance may feel exaggerated, but take a look in the mirror at your profile, and you will realise that this is not the case. Posture related aches and pains - To a certain extent the shape of your spine and it’s relation to your shoulder and pelvic girdles is genetic, but largely, an arched back, rounded shoulders, pinched neck etc will be due to habits built up over many years. These postural habits, whether they are work

related or maybe even an emotional response since childhood, in later life can lead to aches and pains, restricted blood and nerve supply, headaches, an imbalance of weight on the joints and many other problems. General health and wellbeing - At each vertebral level of your spine there are nerves carrying sensation to the brain, such as pain from an inflamed muscle, nerves from the brain telling the muscle what to do and also nerves going to all the organs and glands in the body. This means that if the upper area of your spine

is restricted, you may not only get shoulder pain, but may get twinges in the heart area. If you are getting menstrual pain, you may also have lower back ache. If you have a restriction in the neck, you are likely to get head aches. Find help to improve your posture Samvida Swift at Hastings Holistics works with Deep Tissue Massage and Craniosacral Therapy to help you to undo those postural habits, working together and suggesting exercises tailored to suit your personal needs. www.samvidaswift.com 01424 441595

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words: Kate Arnold

MENTALhealth

Mental health is a huge topic, but this month Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll take you through the basics of how what we eat can affect our mental health. I know this is a subject very close to peoples hearts as so many of us have either suffered from mental health issues or know someone who is suffering.

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n astonishing one in four of us are likely to suffer with some sort of mental health problem in our life time. In real terms this will account for around 300 people out of 1,000 experiencing mental health problems; 230 of these will visit a GP, 102 of these will be diagnosed as having a mental health problem, 24 of these will be referred to a specialist psychiatric service and 6 will become inpatients in psychiatric hospitals. A few years ago Mind embraced the wonderful work Amanda Geary did with her Food and Mood project (www.mind. org.uk for more info), highlighting how what we eat can change our mood and behaviour patterns. Most of this research and information is not new but has been buried and lost somewhere in the passage of time. For those of you who would like more help with food and behaviour ie for dyspraxia, dyslexia, adhd, and autistic spectrum disorders you may be interested in www. fabresearch.org. For the first time I’ve enclosed a brief case history of a sectioned patient of mine, which I hope helps you envisage a little better what can be done to help.(see p. 12) Todays modern diet has changed beyond recognition. Whilst some people may be more informed as to what is good to eat, it is difficult ploughing through the marketing

and hype and getting to the truth about our food. Producing cheap food has been catastrophic for not only peoples health but for the quality of the food produced. This has left us with a diet that is hardly recognisable from that of our grandparents. Todays diets contain: • A high concentration of long chain saturated fats • A high glyceamic load due to the presence of refined sugars and grain products • A low nutrient density with regards to vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, fibre, phytochemcials, amino acids, and unsaturated fatty acids • An omega 3 to omega 6 fatty acid ratio thats differs from our ancestors • Low amounts of pre and probiotics • A high salt content • A high level of environmental contaminants such a mercury dioxins, PCB’s phthalates etc • In short modern diets have all the required characteristics to impair both brain function as well as general health. That’s quite a statement I’m making! How can nutrition help with mental health issues? In my mind modern diets are a recipe for madness. If, on the

most basic level are brains are made of 70% water and 30% essential fat, is it any wonder with our fast and furious way of living in the 21st century that our mental health is not supported with diets that quiet frankly leave much to be desired. Nutrition can certainly play a supportive role alongside medication from doctors and psychiatrists. One of the most common conditions I see in my clinic is depression, which can range from mild anxiety to bi -polar disorder. It is easy to over generalise and say that all people with mental health problems have bad diets. That is not the case. However a good three quarters of people with mental health issues may well have, poor blood sugar control, vitamin and mineral deficiencies and food allergies. It’s also not the case that eating five portions of fruit and vegetables per day and taking a few supplements is going to “cure” your mental health issue. Obviously people who have lived through trauma/loss/grief etc will have a cause for their illness, or indeed low levels of serotonin, but these people can still be supported through their process by good nutrition. This is really the time to say that what you eat can change your mood greatly. A fantastic out of print book called Not All In the Mind by Richard Mackarness highlighted this back in the 1970’s. As you can imagine with

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Wellbeing nutrition the growth of processed food, and millions of nutrient deficient people, mental illness appears to be on the increase. Of course our hurried stressed lifestyles do not help, together with the throw away celebrity culture that has ingrained itself into our every days lives, being happy and contented is sometimes hard in the 21st century. So how does food affect my mood? Your feelings are generated by tiny brain chemicals called neurotransmitters. These include dopamine, serotonin and adrenaline, glutamate, GABA and acetylchoine. Neurotransmitters are responsible for dictating your mood and are greatly affected by what you eat. Serotonin is associated with a reduction in stress and tension and feelings of happiness, whereas dopamine and adrenaline have different mood effects by boosting concentration and alertness. The influence of food is extremely relevant when neurotransmitter production is considered. Amino acids found in proteins provide the raw materials needed to make neurotransmitters and a low protein diet is often at the route of neurotransmitter imbalance. You may be interested in the fact that over the last 17 years, in all the thousands of food diaries I have seen, barely any are high in protein, but nearly 70% are high in sugar and caffeine. Some foods directly stimulate a neurotransmitter response

e.g. carbohydrates influence serotonin production and caffeine stimulates adrenaline synthesis. There are many other specific vitamins and minerals that have a powerful effect on your mood. Without proper neurotransmitter balance brain function and mood can be seriously affected. Feelings of anxiety and stress are commonplace in today’s society. The body’s stress response has not yet evolved to deal efficiently with modern life, meaning the slightest emotional stress still causes a powerful release of chemicals. Two minerals, calcium and magnesium play an important role in regulating your nervous system. By making sure you have adequate dietary intake of these two nutrients you can help yourself combat feelings associated with stress and induce calmness and relaxation. Serotonin has received much publicity as a key factor in boosting mood and getting rid of the blues. This neurotransmitter is important to maintain feelings of happiness and positivity. There is now a huge amount of research which links reduced serotonin levels with lowered feelings of self-esteem and poor accomplishments. Serotonin is formed from the amino acid tryptophan, with the help of the ‘good’ omega-3 oil and vitamin B6. Tryptophan is an essential amino acid which means it can’t be made by the body and therefore has to be sourced from food, making the link between food and mood very relevant for this neurotransmitter.

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Brains Neurotransmitters

These are made from protein and if your diet is deficient in the building blocks then you will not be able to make these and mental and neurological problems may result. Serotonin When balanced you sleep well, enjoy food and think rationally. When out of balance, there can be sleep problems, depression, PMS and hormonal imbalances. Sources in foods: eggs, turkey, bananas, yoghurt, milk, cottage cheese and dates. GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) - Natural valium! Controls the brain’s rhythm so you function at a steady rate. When out of balance you can get headaches, palpitations, seizures and heart problems. Sources: flour and potatoes. Dopamine Controls metabolism. Used for, energy excitement, new ideas and motivation. Out of balance can lead to addictive disorders, obesity, severe fatigue and in the long run Parkinsons disease. Sources: in beets, soybeans, almonds eggs, meat and grains. AcetylcholineA brain lubricant that keeps the internal structures moist so that energy and information can pass easily around the system. When balanced you are creative and feel good about yourself. Out of balance you can get memory loss and language disorders. Sources: eggs, liver and soybeans.

Kate’s tips Diet and good mental health

There is common ground in most mental health issues that will aid in the person’s recovery. Below I’ve set out a few ideas on how to change your diet for the better. For more details about food and mood go to www. mind.org.uk and click the mind guide to food and mood for more information. • Eat every three hours combining protein with carbohydrate to ensure stable blood sugar levels throughout the day. • If possible get some exercise - at least half an hour daily - this is particularly important with depression. • Avoid E numbers, colourings, preservatives, msg and sugar substitutes. • Keep well hydrated - drink about 1 ½ litres of water daily. • Always eat breakfast. • Eat enough complex carbohydrates - the body uses them to make serotonin and they keep blood sugars stable. • Avoid saturated fat i.e. chips, fried food, too much cheese and red meat. • Check yourself for food

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allergies - there is a strong case for certain foods creating certain moods. If in doubt, get a blood test done or do your own food and mood diary, writing down everything you eat and drink and everything you feel mentally and physically. Eat whole grains: wholemeal bread, brown, rice and brown pasta. Eat a high amount (at least five portions) of fruit and vegetables per day. Eat oily fish (salmon, sardines, mackerel at least three time a week. Eat adequate amounts of protein at every meal, this is important for building neurotransmitters. Keep up with your vitamin and mineral intake - in particular zinc, magnesium, vitamin B and essential fatty acids. These are all important in the production of serotonin. A good multivitamin (with at least 10mg zinc), Omega 3, and a calcium and magnesium supplement would be

useful. Get your Vitamin B12, folate and thyroid checked with your GP. Many people with mental health disorders have low levels of B12, B1, B2, B5, B6, magnesium, calcium and zinc. These can all be tested and deficiencies alleviated. Do not self prescribe vitamins and minerals without professional help (particularly if taking medication). The role of nutrition in mental health isn’t some quack idea. There is overwhelming evidence to the contrary and trials to back up the claims. For those interested, there is a government paper - The Links Between Diet and Behaviour - The influence of nutrition on mental health - a report of an inquiry held by the Associate Parliamentary Food and Health forum in January 2008. Go to www.fhf. org.uk/inquiry to download the document.

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Wellbeing case history

positive outcome words: Kate Arnold

I don’t usually include case histories in my articles but wanted you see an example of how food and mood works in the real world! Tom was 26 yrs old and when I saw him, he was sectioned in a psychiatric hospital north of London. He had been diagnosed with schizophrenia - he heard music, not voices, had self harmed, and been in and out of hospital for six years. His mother was very concerned at his overall health - she felt he had got worse in hospital and he was now sedated much of the day. He had been violent and aggressive towards her so when I visited Tom I had to wear a bleep and have the door open during my visit. I was shocked to see how ill a 26 yr old can look like, when they have not been diagnosed with any physical health problem. He was very pale, very black under the eyes with a face covered in acne, and underweight. Most of his teeth were missing. He looked worn out with a system that was not working for him. It took me three visits to engage with him and to get him to trust me. He was keen to do anything to get better and agreed to some testing. His diet consisted of black coffee,

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ten cigarettes a day, no water, chips and five Dr Pepper fizzy drinks which seemed to be the only drink on offer. The vending machine in the hallway sold only fizzy drinks and chocolate bars. With the help of his psychiatrist who was skeptical but helpful we found the following: Tom had scurvy. Tom was positive to tissue transglutaminase antibodies ie he had coeliac disease. His B12 levels were extremely low. He had very low levels of zinc. His blood sugar was very low at various points of the day. I’m not sure what the psychiatrist actually thought of the results or me (!) but he was immediately on board to correct what we had found. He did not think vitamin B12 injections or zinc would make a difference. But... they did. Tom followed a gluten free diet, cut out coffee, we balanced his blood sugar as much as we could within the confines of hospital food and he drank water instead of Dr Pepper. He was given Vitamin C, B12 injections and high levels

of zinc. And little by little.. he got better to the extent that he is now out of the hospital and working part time. He still smokes and he still has bad days but is now off every medication except a low level anti depressant. There have been no violence or aggressive outbursts, and no bouts of self harming for two years. Tom recently visited India and has become vegetarian and meditates for an hour a day. He feels this has pushed him further on the path to recovery. Clearly, this won’t happen with everyone. Mental issues are complex and multifactorial however in this incidence it was the stepping stone for Tom making a near full recovery. If you would like to talk through your mental health issue in confidence and how nutrition may help please call on 01323 737814. For up to date research, articles and information on health and nutrition go to my Facebook page Kate Arnold Nutrition or follow me on Twitter #KANutrition.

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IBS NATURAL SOLUTIONS TO

eading nutritionist Dr. Marilyn Glenville PhD, has applied her many years of clinical experience to bring you a lasting solution, in the form of her brand NEW book Natural Solutions to IBS.

Inside you will discover:

Astonishingly, Irritable Bowel Syndrome affects one in five people in the UK! If you are one of them, then you will be all too familiar with the disruptive and often embarrassing symptoms that accompany the condition. Unfortunately the medical profession can do little to relieve this distressing condition. Luckily however, help is at hand. Full of practical nutritional advice, as well as suggestions for ways to help tackle emotional wellbeing, Natural Solutions to IBS offers the vital support that you need to relieve symptoms of IBS and heal your digestive system.

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What IBS actually is and how it is diagnosed Your medical treatment options – what’s helpful and what isn’t Nutritional tests to help you pinpoint the causes How to identify potential trigger foods and how to eat to beat IBS Which supplements and herbs can help ease your discomfort The impact of your emotions and stress – and how to counteract them Natural solutions to many common digestive problems including bloating flatulence, burping,

Don’t let IBS rule YOUR life! Take control and find out how to combat symptoms for good with Marilyn’s ‘Ultimate IBS-Busters’

Keep a Food Diary In doing so, you may discover that there are certain foods that trigger the symptoms or it could be the time of day which makes them worse, for instance when you are tired or you may find your symptoms are linked to regularly stressful aspects of your week.

Try an Exclusion Diet Try excluding wheat and dairy foods for two weeks as these have been shown to be the biggest culprits in triggering IBS symptoms.

Avoid beans Certain foods contain something called resistant starch which means that they resist digestion. This in turn, can cause bloating, abdominal discomfort, flatulence, trapped wind and diarrhea. These foods include beans such as lentils, soya and chickpeas.

Wellbeing health BLOOD SUGAR: THE FAMILY by Michael Moore Published by New Holland in hardback at £19.99.

Watch your table manners Don’t talk with your mouth full, as in doing so you can gulp mouthfuls of air and this can cause excess belching. Chew well, chewing is the first part of digestion and can reduce foods fermenting lower down in the digestive tract.

Cut out coffee Coffee stimulates peristalsis the wave-like muscle contractions that move food through the digestive tract. So with IBS, coffee should be avoided in order to reduce these contractions. . Dr Marilyn Glenville PhD is the UK’s leading nutritionist specialising in women’s health. Her fully trained nutritionists runs clinics in Tunbridge Wells, London and Ireland. Courses and events take place in the UK & Ireland. glenvillenaturalhealth.co.uk

Lemon Chicken & Power Food Salad I like to serve these together, but the chicken and salad both work as snacks on their own. Serves 4 2 tablespoons agave nectar 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce juice and grated zest of 1 lemon 4 large chicken drumsticks Salad 3oz (80g) brown rice, cooked 3oz (80g) cannellini beans 2 scallions/green onions, finely sliced 2oz (60g) fried tofu, diced 2 tablespoons broad beans 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds 1 large ripe avocado 1 bunch baby coriander/cilantro leaves 1. In a small bowl mix together the agave nectar with the hoisin sauce and the lemon juice and zest. Place drumsticks in a large dish and brush with the mixture. Leave to marinate in the fridge for 2 hours or overnight.

2. Preheat a grill pan or barbecue and grill the drumsticks until cooked through and caramelised on the skin. Keep brushing this on as they cook. For a nice barbecue flavor, I even let the skin almost burn. 3. In a small bowl combine the salad vegetables and gently mix. Season with sea salt and pepper. 4. Mix the dressing ingredients into a small jar and shake well. 5. Serve the salad on the side with the hot sticky chicken and some lemon wedges.

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Recipe & image Courtesy of New Holland Publishers

Michael is an internationally renowned chef and global entrepreneur. Based in Australia but originally from Portsmouth he is the man behind such culinary successes as The Café Royal, The Bluebird, and 45 Park Lane. Hardworking, fit, healthy, a man who did a lot of exercise and looked after himself, he was shocked to discover he was a Type 2 diabetic. That was about 10 years ago. He didn’t let the diagnosis floor him, but the stroke that nearly killed him 8 years later almost did. Michael was incredibly lucky, he made a brilliant recovery and still works as hard as he ever did, but he is very much aware that the food that got him his international reputation in the first place isn’t very good for you. Consequently he has set out to produce food that tastes brilliant, but is healthy.

CLIMATE CHANGE

How will it affect our health? WORDS: Pat Crawford.

he Rural Focus Press Group (RFPG) was set up by me nearly two years’ ago to enable representatives from rural sector bodies and organisations to meet at regular intervals to discuss a variety of issues, find common ground and then work with journalists and others in the media sector to provide the public with information, comment and advice.

Since its inception, the group has grown – both in relation to numbers and influence. Now consisting of eighteen members representing diverse bodies such as Hadlow College, the National Farmers’ Union (NFU), Campaign for Protection Rural England (Protect Kent), Natural Resources Institute (Greenwich University), Ag Advisory, Action with Communities in Rural Kent, The English Apple Man, Women’s Farming Union (WFU), Kent Wildlife Trust (KWT), et cetera, meetings are held roughly every six to eight weeks. By providing regular columns for national/regional media, the RFPG gives the rural sector a notable – and ‘different’ - voice which focuses on creating awareness concerning some of the crucial challenges we face.

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Topics that have been aired, discussed and reported include ‘How can we reconcile the growing pressures on land usage?’, ‘How might climate change affect the man in the street?’, ‘Food security – can we meet the challenges?’, ‘Do we really understand ‘sustainability’?’, ‘Climate change – has the economic crisis pushed it dangerously off the agenda regionally and nationally - and globally?’ At the latest meeting, attended by fourteen members, the subject debated was ‘How might climate change affect our health?’ What a question – where to start and where to go? Everyone agrees that this topic is destined to rise to the top of government

agendas all round the world. Even at the current time, the global population is roughly divided into those who don’t have sufficient food – and those who have too much: a mixture of famine and glut in roughly equal proportions. But the question is loaded anyway – obviously it is one that is impossible to debate without at the same time considering population growth. Comments extracted from a Paper published by the World Health Organisation (WHO): ‘Although global warming may bring some localized benefits such as fewer winter deaths in temperate climates and increased food production in certain areas - the overall health effects of a changing climate are likely to be overwhelmingly negative.

Climate change affects social determinants of health – namely, clean air, safe drinking water, sufficient food and secure shelter.’

Professor Chris Atkinson, Natural Resources Institute, Greenwich University. Climate change is likely to induce significant reductions in food production, particularly outside the UK, for example -Spain and parts of the tropics. Unfortunately, this is where we currently source much of our ‘out of season’ fresh produce. This supply of fruit and vegetables is a vital component in trying to sustain a healthy diet.

Douglas Jackson, Managing Partner Ag Advisory. Climate change could have a positive impact on health in the UK. We are told we should be eating 5-a-day and in fact that should be 9-a-day! With a changing climate - and new technology the proportion of this that can be UK produced could be higher giving us better access to fresh, healthy produce. Water will be an issue, however, so the fresh produce sector needs to start address this now.

Tessa O’Sullivan, Action with Communities in Rural Kent. The expected impact of climate change in the UK includes flooding, overheating and water shortage. In terms of the impact of climate change on housing and health, we need to insure our homes are resilient to flooding - and can be repaired and reoccupied rapidly when an event does occur.

Jamie Weir, CPRE – Protect Kent. We might experience more frequent droughts and prolonged flooding and our water supply is likely to be significantly more temperamental! It is therefore crucial that we begin to act more sustainably in order to ensure that we have enough water for our own population in the future.

John Guest, The English Apple Man. Prospects for a healthy diet for all consumers will recede with the influence of extreme weather events on areas of important food production. Water will be an even more precious resource but, at the same time, floods will continue to challenge global food production. Fresh fruit and vegetables will become more expensive leaving

the poorer families with only cheap unhealthy processed food as an option.

Dr Howard Lee, Hadlow College. Direct effects: heat stress affecting people and livestock - plus reduced water supplies - plus flooding - plus storms (due to Extreme Weather). Indirect effects: climatic Extreme Weather and more general temperature increase. As an example: every 1°C increase in temperature between 30°C and 40°C during the flowering period reduces the grain yield of maize, sorghum, wheat and rice by approximately 10%. Thus, as we struggle to feed the rising population in the face of climatic change, the main problems are likely to be associated with food shortages.

Representatives of other rurally related bodies and organisations are invited to join the group or to attend a meeting as an ‘observer’. Please contact Pat Crawford; pat. crawford@hadlow.ac.uk 07771 635684

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Are you waiting for a treatment or operation?

Would a delay affect you or someone you know? Perhaps you are concerned about how you, or someone you know, will be affected by waiting too long for an operation, investigation or treatment. We all know that our health is so important for our quality of life – for both those needing treatment and those being carers.

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Michelham Private Patients Unit in Eastbourne offers affordable private healthcare with outstanding service. A package of care is designed for you and a hospital visit can become a more hotel-like experience. The most popular benefits of private healthcare are: • Consultant of your choice • Prompt treatment • Private en-suite rooms • À la carte menu

Michelham has additional benefits of: • On-site emergency services for added peace of mind (Some medical procedures can only be offered in private units that have NHS 24-hour care and emergency services) • State-of-the-art equipment • Fixed price surgical packages • Outpatient services

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You may be surprised to learn that the tranquil Michelham Unit is a hidden oasis within the Eastbourne District General Hospital. There is a huge range of medical care available from minor treatments to very complex surgery and Cardiology. How do you access private healthcare? Simply discuss your needs with your GP and they will refer you to a specialist Consultant. The Consultant’s secretary will make all the arrangements for your treatment within Michelham. Insurance or self-funding You can utilise the private healthcare services within Michelham in two ways: • via your private health insurance policy • by paying directly yourself

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Remember

WHO YOU ARE! Words Carina Grundel

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ikka Zimmerman is a global leader in consciousness, the creator of Adventure In Oneness™ and an internationally acclaimed speaker, author and singer-songwriter. Propelled by her unbounded love for humanity, Rikka travels the world and works with thousands of people radiating a vibration of joy, peace, possibility and Oneness in all she does. She will be coming to London, England, on her World Tour, June 20th - 24th 2013. Rikka’s Adventure in Oneness™ Events have been called the most transformational classes on the planet. I catch up with Rikka between her classes in the USA and Canada and putting the last touches to her new conscious music CD, which is scheduled to debut soon. And of course I wonder what ‘remembering who she is’ has meant in her life, and what that could actually change for people at this pivotal time in our planetary history? Rikka ”We are at a time of awakening in consciousness. How many of you have noticed the energetic planetary changes both in your life and the world around us? What if it was time to remember who you are?” She continues telling me about her childhood, where she grew up in a very normal household; if you used the word energy, everyone would laugh at you. As a curious child

she always had this, including looking up in the sky and wondering about other planets and the stars, wondering about the universe and why we are here, and what the meaning of all of this was. As an adult she set out on the journey to have a perfect life, trying to get and attain all those things that she thought would make the recipe of her life perfect. She went on to college and got a Bachelors Degree in photography, then started a photography business. At that time she was doing music as a hobby on the side. She goes on explaining that she didn’t think she was good enough to actually make it as a musician. She felt very selfconscious on stage, and in fact for her to speak was the worst thing. Rikka ”I could sing, but I would never speak. If it was pre-planned I could do it. And isn’t that interesting, because everything I do now is talk!” She laughs out loud. And she continues to tell, she would get up on stage and say things like “Hey guys, music is just a hobby, so kind of receive whatever it is you receive.” And after the performances she would walk up to everyone and say; “How was it?” Trying to talk herself out of how bad she thought she was. Of course in that way she was not showing up as herself, not showing up as the greatness of her, but instead as timid, scared and full of self-

conﬁdence issues. Where she was functioning from at the time meant she could not go very far in music. Because she thought she was not good enough, she couldn’t take off. She also couldn’t create songs that would be on the radio, because of her perspective of not being good enough. Rikka ”Within that whole kingdom, I began seeing that I was limiting my life. I was holding myself back and what I could be for the world and myself.” This was the beginning of her spiritual journey. She did years of therapy and other modalities and began in this search to unlock herself from these limitations that she had actually put herself in. Very quickly, as she began unlocking herself, things began shifting at a very rapid rate. As she started to let go of the judgments of how she was not good enough, and that her songs were not good enough, new songs started appearing. More people started coming to her shows, so instead of playing for four people in a tiny coffee shop, she began playing for ﬁfty, and two hundred people. Things really started expanding. Within twenty-four hours she was being offered a record deal by Elton John’s producers! Rikka ”The more willing I was to get out of my own way, the more possibilities showed up in my life and world. I had been asking for a record deal my entire life and

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that would be my dream come true - to be a singer and be on tour. I dreamed about this ever since I was a little kid. I began asking the question ‘Why is it not showing up? I asked for it. Then I began looking at it and realized, I really thought I was not good enough.” She could ﬁnally see ‘What if that is not my judgment to decide, what if that was not my right to decide, if I was not good enough to sign a record deal?” When she ﬁnally let the whole energetic thing around that go, within twenty four hours she was being offered a record deal by Elton John’s producers. Rikka ”That shows how quickly we get to move from where our life is now, to who we would actually like to be. And what if it could be twenty-four hours for you too? What if you are only a few energetic shifts away from really having your dream and your life come true?” Rikka is willing to continuously awaken. And, by having worked with thousands and reached and inspired hundreds of thousands of people for the past eight years, she has opened doors to allow them to live a life which is their dream come true.

What if you are only a few energetic shifts away from really having your dream and your life come true? ‘Inviting each person on the planet to remember, embrace and BE the magniﬁcent, unique expression of the divine they were born to be is one of your

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aims. Could you explain that a bit more?’ Rikka ”So have you heard the expression that you are an infinite being? Now being this infinite being, does it also make sense that you should really have infinite possibility to create anything in your life that you would like to create? How many of you have tried to create the life that you would like to create and it didn’t quite show up? If that is the case, what if there is something in your system, or some type of limitation, that you created to limit you in some way? And if you have chosen to limit you, you could also make a different choice, to un-limit you? No one could run a four minute mile until one person did, and as soon as that person did, it broke that reality around what was allowed to show up. What if by you embracing this

infinite being that you are, and that field of infinite possibility, and by being your magnificence it actually sets the world free? It breaks up the paradigm of limitation and opens up an energetic space that the rest of the world can follow into. It’s like the hundredth monkey effect... so for each of you starting to embrace that magnificence, that miracle, that field of infinite possibility, and really showing up as this beautiful, amazing being that you are, you actually give the rest of the world that same possibility by your willingness to have it.”

Q There are so many

modalities out there, what sets Adventure in Oneness™ apart? Rikka ”I would say, Adventure in Oneness™ is all about You. It is like an energetic birthing tank for releasing limitations,

seem to change quickly. For a person who is wondering where this planet and their life is heading, what clarity could they receive by coming to one of your Adventure in Oneness™ classes in London?

and bringing the inﬁnite and unlimited you into being. The difference between Adventure in Oneness™ and other things that are out there, is you as the being are the answer to everything that you are looking to ﬁnd. All of this is actually within you. As we ask you questions, we begin pointing you back to you. Back to who you are. Back to what you really know and who you came here to be. And then energetically we begin bringing that information and energy into existence. By the time you have become so fully connected with yourself, over time you get to be you. There is not exactly a formula, because everyone and every class is completely different. Everyone coming to the classes create the classes, and that is what makes Adventure in Oneness™ so unique.”

Q The energies in the world

Rikka ”How many of you are living your life based on trying to get it right or perfect, and trying to not be wrong for what you are creating? In that, are you actually creating your life from what makes your heart sing, or from other people’s realities? Through these classes you get in touch with that which makes your heart sing, so that your heart and your being can ﬁnally play in your life. So they are what is choosing how you move forward for you in your world.”

Are you actually creating your life from what makes your heart sing, or from other people’s realities? Rikka points out that most people live a life where they compromise about everything. Maybe they say ‘I would like to be a singer, but I am not really that good’. “What if you could have everything and you could be anything?” She mentions the singers Willy Nelson or Bob Dylan, and says, ”you could say, that they couldn’t sing and they could have stopped themselves, but they didn’t.” She continues ”what if you could live your life based on an inﬁnite menu, and what could show up in your life could be beyond your dreams come true - better than anything

you could ever have imagined?” That is what these classes have to offer. That they are the embodiment of the miracle that is truly here to shift all of humanity and this planet.

What inspired you to put the new album out right now? And what is the message you would like to bring across with your songs? Rikka ”This album was created to bring people home to themselves. So that every being on this planet can fully remember who they are. That they are a gift of magnitude, that they are magnificent beyond their wildest imagination, that they are the embodiment of the miracle that is truly here to shift all of humanity and this planet, and return everything and everyone home to themselves. And that each of you are that key, so every song has keys to Oneness inside of it. Behind every song there are energetic tones and toning that actually raise the vibration to embody the infinite being with the infinite possibilities each of us already are.” At this time Rikka also wished to create a mainstream bridge that everyone could receive very easily. The album will be available by donation and Rikka will be contributing the profits of the album to various charities. It will be available at her London classes June 20th - 24th. To find out more, go to www.rikkazimmerman.com

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JOINED UP at Joigny Nick Hordern & Frances Barnes

fter a luxurious Britanny Ferries’ overnight crossing in our cabin from Portsmouth to Caen, we stayed with friends en route before arriving early at Joigny, a charming medieval town with half-timbered houses 100 miles south of Paris in northern Burgundy. La Cote Saint Jacques overlooks Joigny’s majestic, slowmoving River Yonne and is close to the famous Chablis vineyards. After checking into the upmarket Relais & Chateaux Hotel, we dropped off our luggage in the lovely suite with riverside balcony, and headed for the split-level spa [800 sq. metres]. Here, the Treatment Centre boasts a hammam, sauna, fitness centre, body and treatment rooms, where, amongst others, one can indulge in Ayurvedic massages, revitalising ‘Papaya Puree’ body scrubs, Balinese body treatments, using Cinq Mondes and Carita top brands. Unwinding after superb body massage and facial, we swam a few lengths in the upper-level indoor swimming pool before plunging into the adjacent effervescent giant circular Jacuzzi, where we secretly phantasized over a dinner to be prepared by Patron three Michelin-starred Grand-Chef, Jean-Michel Lorain. Life doesn’t

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get much better than this!” Just 1½ hours from Paris and located at the gates of the Burgundy region, here is a “Destination Hotel” really worthy of the title. One of the 26 best dining experiences in France¸ La Cote Saint Jacques is a Mecca for food-loving Parisians seeking a weekend’s escape from the city. Once arrived, a wealth of attractions mean there is no need to step beyond the hotel’s enclaves. Lovely air-conditioned suites and spacious elegant terraces overlook the river. Along with the Spa, Jacuzzi and large indoor swimming pool, there is fishing, boating or waterside dining for those inclined. Specially designed entertainment programmes for children are on offer. And, of course, cookery courses from Jean-Michel are a star draw. The hotel, an assemblage of townhouses cleverly realigned into a de luxe hotel, is clustered above the banks of the picturesque river. Here, in the wood-panelled dining room, Jean-Michel, when just 27, first garnered his famous Michelin Star triumph, the youngest Chef in France to achieve such an honour. Visitors from all over the world are drawn to this prestigious Relais & Chateaux member, and in 2009, Jean-Michel won the coveted Prix Villegiature Award for Europe’s best hotel restaurant.

“White asparagus with warm vinaigrette” then, “mango and pineapple brochette with chilli” was our lunch in the restaurant of the calm, stone-coloured Spa. Finally we had cracked that all time French paradox. How come our Gallic cousins can indulge their gourmet lifestyles, yet stay so slim? Conundrum solved as we both conserved our appetite for dinner, and enjoyed a delicious calorie-counted Menu. In the wood-panelled library, we were offered a flame-thrower of a pre-dinner aperitif that was not only delicious but designed to loosen the tongues of any unsuspecting stiff upper-lipped Anglo-Saxon. Maceration Agrumes’ comprised: Cognac, Grand Marnier, Campari and Domaine Michel Lorain’s cremant Burgundy. Gourmet themes abound, celebrity photos and a wallpaper of recipes by the bar; to descend to the dining room, we boarded a copper lift that was like a stepping into a giant kettle. On

Recipe Passion Fruit Souffle for Wellbeing Readers devised by Jean-Michel Lorain, Masterchef, La Cote Saint Jacques-Joigny Room’s Balcony over-looking River Yonne (photo by Nick Hordern)

BRITTANY FERRIES: [Reservations & Enquiries, telephone 0871 244 0744] The car ferry service operates from 10 ports in the Irish Republic, France and Spain. This summer, Brittany Ferries sails from Portsmouth to 3 appealing destinations in Normandy: incl. Caen, Cherbourg and, from May 16th, Le Havre.

Spa’s giant Jacuzzi overlooking River Yonne (photo by Nick Hordern) offer for fine dining is Chestnut crème brulee, Ocean Terrine or the signature dish Bresse Chicken steamed in Champagne and cooked in pastry-sealed casseroles, the choirboy’s pastry ruff served by the Dining Room Manager, Pascal Bondoux. Throughout, the décor and colour schemes are inspired by the warm earthy tones of fruits and vegetables. Says Jean-Michel Lorain, hotel patron who leads a team of 75 professionals, and, unlike many celebrity chefs, is always to be found in the kitchen: “For me, this is much more than a hotel. It is the house where I grew up, my grandparents lived and where my father and mother opened the hotel. I want guests to enjoy it as friends.”

La Cote Saint Jacques & Spa, 14 Faubourg de Paris, 89300 Joigny, France. Telephone: +33 (0)3 86 62 09 70 Wellbeing Readers as hotel guests, children under 12 staying in rooms are not not charged. Playing area. Pets welcomed. 3 Michelinstar restaurants.

SPECIAL OFFER Wellbeing Readers are welcome to use Hotel’s Spa at special rates. (even if not staying at the hotel) : Bali Ritual Flowers, 30 min. facial incl. back massage - 67 Euros Oriental traditional massage, 30 min. relaxing massage with hot oil - 50 Euros Polynesian massage, 30 min. captivating Samoa I. and Tonga ritual - 50 Euros; Incense Scrub, 30 min. with honey, spices and incense - 50 Euros …

Ingredients for 4 People 6 whites of eggs 90 g semolina sugar 3 egg yolks 2 spoonfuls of passion fruit mix Sauce 20 passion fruits Semolina sugar Preparation Butter the soufflé moulds and put them in the refrigerator The Sauce Cut the passion fruit in two and extract the pulp with a spoon Strain the pulp through a sieve to recover the juice Keep two spoonfuls of juice to make the soufflés Boil the rest of the juice with a sweetener to end up with a sauce not too sugary The Souffles Beat the egg whites while adding 60 g of sugar In a salad bowl, whip the 3 egg yolks with 30 g of sugar until a white mix Add two spoonfuls of the passion fruit pulp Mix delicately the whites and the yellows Fill the souffle moulds Oven cook at 210C (th 7) for 8 minutes Presentation Serve each souffle on a plate with the sauce separate in a sauceboat Once served, add a spoonful of sauce in each soufflé through an incision in the crown centre

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Words Nicola Smith

(founder Bodywisdom School)

The Healing Art of Thai Massage A friend recently recounted her experience of having ‘a massage’ and then ‘a healing’. Although it is, of course, possible to have hands-off healing, Traditional Thai massage (Nuad Boran), doesn’t make a separation between the physical and emotional, the tangible and the subtle. In traditional Thai medicine, we are all one interconnected system of energy expressing itself in different ways, and therefore there is no distinction made between the handson experience and the experience of being healed. Traditionally, Thai Massage begins by offering up a prayer of thanks to Dr Jivaka Kumar Bhaccha, the historical father of Thai Medicine. The significance of this is to set a healing framework for the session, placing it in the hands of over 2000 years of Buddhist teachings and Ayurvedic medicine. Thai bodywork addresses the physical structure (joints, soft tissue, bone, circulation) by using rhythmic rocking, levers and counter levers, bodyweight and acupressure. But

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the focus is on the energy body, maintaining clear flow and balance within the 10 Sen (energy channels). Our approach is to work meditatively and from the heart. The practice of developing compassion begins with ourselves, as we open to our heart to others, we open our heart to ourselves. In working together we have the opportunity to become more compassionate - not just toward our physical potential or limitations but in how we regard ourselves and others when we encounter: restriction, fluidity, holding, mobility, frustration or ease. Instead of forming another judgement about this we simply become aware of it and let it be. It is in this moment that the Buddhist teachings of Awareness and Loving Kindness rise into action. The beauty of Thai Massage is its accessibility - not only for potential clients, but also for the practitioner. You don’t need specialist equipment, towels or oils, just your time, attention and a willingness to explore together. For beginners, it is possible, in one day, to acquire the basic tools to work sensitively with your hands and

efficiently with your body. Yogis can explore with a partner, through the use of applied Hatha yoga stretches; blending principles of Ahmisa with applied Loving Kindness. There are also plenty of teaching resources available in books and on-line. Thai Massage Step by Step (Nicky Smith, Southwaterbooks) comes highly recommended for beginners and Bodywisdom school has new on-line tutorials coming soon, with free foot massage tutorial to view now on our facebook page or website. There is something for all levels, from your first experience of Thai Massage as a new student (Clients can check the list of recommended practitioners on the website ) up to advanced practitioner, offering immersive retreats or weekend workshops. Next introductory workshop 2nd June & 7 July for our Yoga & Thai massage workshop, both in Eastbourne. Bodywisdom School: 0845 521 1266 bodywisdom.org.uk www.facebook/bodywisdom

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Hospital, Dept. of Psychiatry, Kings Drive, BN21 2UD Enterprise Centre (nr Station), BN21 1BD Library, Grove Rd, BN21 4TL Lushingtons, 30 Lushington Rd, BN21 4LL Natural Fitness, 51 Royal Parade, BN22 7AQ Physio Plus, 18 Gildredge Road, BN21 4RL Waitrose, High Street, Old Town, BN21 1HR Hailsham: Hailsham Chiropractic in Car Park, 2 North St, BN27 1DQ Hailsham Pavilion Theatre, George Street, BN27 1AE Hailsham Health Foods, 2 St Marys Walk, BN27 1AF Waitrose, Vicarage Field, BN27 1BE Weatherspoons, opposite the Pavilion Theatre Hastings: Bio Five O, 7 Courthouse Street, TN34 3AU Bullet Coffee House, 38 Robertson Street, TN34 1HT Judges Bakery, 51 High Street, TN34 3EN Library, 13 Claremont, TN34 1HE Margos Market, 2 Claremont, TN34 1HA Trinity Wholefoods, 3 Trinity Street, TN34 1HG Wellington Centre, 44 Wellington Square, TN34 1PN Heathfield: The Stores in Rushlake Green, Nr Heathfield, TN21 9QD

Wholefoods Health Store, 82 High Street, TN21 8JD Horam: Horam Natural Therapy Clinic, High Street, TN21 0EL Lewes: Baltica Cafe, 145 High Street, BN7 1XT Daisy’s, 1 Station Road, BN7 2YY - opposite station Equilibrium Complementary Health Centre, 16 Station Street, BN7 2DB Middle Farm, Lewes Road, Firle, BN8 6LJ Spectrum Eyecare Ltd, 24/25 Cliffe High Street, BN7 2AH The Florist shop adjacent to the station Newhaven: Seahaven Herbs, 19 Newhaven Enterprise Centre, Denton Island, BN9 9BA Seaford: Physio Footprint, 10 Broad Street,BN25 1ND Pomegranate, 45 Broad Street, BN25 1NG Seaford Health Centre, Dane Road, BN25 1DH Station Steyne House Natural Therapies, 35 Steyne Road, BN25 1HT

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DENTISTRY

REVEALED

Pat Crawford talks to Pieter Claasen about dentistry then…now…and in the future.

ur teeth are important: digestion of food commences in our mouth, our teeth are related to the way we speak –we like to have sweet breath - and everyone likes to have a nice smile! What is not always understood is the degree to which the health of our teeth and mouth influences the entire body. It is only relatively recently that research has revealed that gum disease may be an indicator of heart disease or diabetes - and loose teeth can be a sign of osteoporosis. Pieter comments ‘Today, we take a more holistic approach and dental examinations automatically include checks for signs of mouth cancer and various diseases’. . We tend to think of dentistry as a relatively new branch of medicine but Pieter says that excavations have revealed evidence that dentistry was practised as long ago as 7,000 BC. ‘It appears’, he says, ‘that the early practitioners used bow drills and it is suggested their ‘expertise’ might have evolved from their skills as bead craftsmen’!

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Against the odds, modern-day reconstruction of the methods used has apparently confirmed the methods used were effective! Pieter points out that most of the tooth problems we suffer today were experienced by our forebears thousands of years ago ‘Albeit’, he says, ‘today’s problems are exacerbated by our devotion to sugar’. The examination of remains reveals that the loss of teeth was certainly not unknown to the ancient Greeks and Egyptians who attempted surgery - and even went as far as making dental prosthetics. Pieter adds ‘One can only imagine the pain involved so very different from the painless treatment we are able to provide today!’ In China, evidence has been found that indicates silver amalgam was used as a filling material as early as 200 BC and excavations of ancient sites has revealed that Early Asian civilizations also demonstrated advanced thinking. Looking back a relatively short time ago, before dentistry became a science in its own right it was commonplace for extractions to be performed by

blacksmiths, barbers and other tradesmen. In ancient times, some barbaric cultures removed teeth as a punishment! Hippocrates wrote about the use of wires to stablise loose teeth and ‘set’ fractured jaws. The use of dental bridges is believed to date back to the Etruscans (who lived in the area covered by today’s central and northern Italy) as long ago as 700 BC. Egyptian skulls dating from nearly 3,000 BC were found to contain evidence of small holes having been drilled in the jaw close to the roots of a tooth – something thought to relate to drainage of abscesses. In the Lebanon then Phoenicia - missing teeth were replaced with animal teeth bound into place by cord! Many of the tools used by our forebears would be regarded as barbaric today. Often they weren’t specifically designed for the job in hand but adapted from the tools of a totally unrelated trade! Old drawings depict patients being held down whilst the ‘dentist’ wielded something that looked horribly like a hammer or a saw more suited to the work of a carpenter! Advances, when

Hold still - this might be a little bit “saw”

Illustration Caroline Knight

Some barbers became known as ‘tooth drawers’ but one more sophisticated group, following the French example, called themselves ‘dentists’ from the word ‘dent’ – tooth. ‘Dentistry’ as it was practised – so different from the Calm and Gentle Lifetransforming Dentistry practised by Pieter Claassen!’ they were made, were often exclusive to quite small geographic regions - and some tools were used for a very long time. ‘The pelican’, for example, designed by Guy de Chauliac in the 14th century, so called because it resembled a pelican’s beak, was used for many, many years. Pieter says that Sir John Tomes (born in 1815) ‘made huge progress in dental research and is credited with many advances. Before Tomes, pain was very much a part of dentistry’. Keys and other devices were commonly used for extraction. The key gripped the tooth very tightly when it was turned and it wasn’t unusual for the force to remove a chunk of gum! Pieter adds ‘And, in the most extreme cases, the degree of force even resulted in a broken jaw!’. Some misconceptions lasted for centuries. Dental caries – more simply, tooth decay – was believed to be caused by a tooth worm! Reference to this belief was found in a Sumerian text dating back to 5,000 BC. Homer

referred to the tooth worm in his writings - and belief extended to ancient Egypt, China and India. The legend is known to have persisted into the 14th century – perhaps even later. Some early attempts at dentistry were surprisingly promising but these were followed by a long period when dentistry was in the wilderness and few advances were made. Medicine and surgery were practised in the monasteries for many years until, in France in 1163, an edict was issued forbidding monks and priests to practice surgery on the basis that the shedding of blood was not compatible with holy office! This left barbers, who had previously assisted the monks, moreor-less the only practitioner and they called themselves ‘barber surgeons’. Henry V111 made his mark in England by granting a charter to a group of surgeons and barbers which eventually developed and evolved to become The Royal College of Surgeons.

Believed the first book to be published in England about dentistry, ‘The Operator for the Teeth’ by Charles Allen was published in 1685. George III’s dentist, Thomas Berdmore, published a book about dental disorders and deformities in 1768 and in 1771 John Hunter, revered as the father of modern surgery, published an outstanding book about dental anatomy: ‘The Natural History of the Human Teeth’, Pieter says that in the 19th century, ‘Porcelain dentures were introduced by Giuseppangelo Fonzi, an Italian dentist, a development that rendered the practice of using teeth from human corpses obsolete’. But Pieter predicts something much more exciting: ‘The profession is confidently looking forward to the time when it will be possible to grow teeth from stem cells’, Next time: Pieter discusses some of the techniques and materials used in modern dentistry. . Dr Pieter Claassen is senior partner in the Hanover House Dental Practice, Tonbridge, Kent. Married with two small children, he specialises in family dental treatment that is focused on individual care and gentle painless dentistry and high quality results. Hanover House: 01732 353402.

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Totally Tranquil

PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE

Totally Tranquil began as an idea in the mind of Mary fifteen years ago. She was at college taking a foot reflexology course and during the business part of the course she was set the challenge of naming her future business and snapshot of the business. “I imagined that one day I would open a practice space called Feelable Feet & Tingling Toes.” She imagined that it would be located on the ground floor, with ramp access and a hydraulic massage bed so that provision could be made for people with mobility problems, people with prams and children to be able to enter the therapy space and get on to the massage bed with no

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real difficulty. She also dreamt that it would combine therapies and give tailor made treatments to clients, depending on their individual needs, and would offer low cost treatments to anyone living on a limited budget. Over the next fifteen years Mary took further courses in Advanced Reflexology, Swedish Massage, Reiki 1,2, Master Attunements and an A level in Anatomy & Physiology. She created therapy spaces in her living room, at a market table, in tiny sheds at Cobblestone Walk in Steyning, and in the Ropetackle building in Shoreham. Then four years ago she had a call from a friend telling her about a possible space at Tarmount Studios and everything changed direction completely.

On July 20th 2009 Mary opened under the new name of Totally Tranquil. She fulfilled her dream of providing a therapy space located on the ground floor, with ramp access and a hydraulic bed and from then on she began to provide combined therapies tailor made to the needs of each individual client and low cost work for people living on a limited budget. In September 2012 she began to see the possibility of creating a one-stop therapy shop where clients could come and have access to a wide range of physical, psychological and spiritual services. “I offered the therapy space for hire and as a result there is now a wonderful team of four body & light workers and three counsellors. All of the therapists have a wealth of experience.”

Treatments available at Totally Tranquil Mary offers Hand and Foot Reflexology, Spiritual Guidance, Reiki Healing, Reiki Teaching, Reiki 1, 2 and Master Attunements, Angel Card Readings and Angel Card Teaching. Mary is training as a Spiritual Medium. She is able to provide low cost work. You can purchase gift vouchers for all of her treatments and workshops. She can take appointments for, and address enquiries about, all of the other therapists. Contact Mary on 07796 518667 Daphne Durrant offers Indian Head Massage and Reiki Healing, and is able to provide low cost work. Contact Daphne on 07766 048949 Kate Conway offers Swedish Massage, Aroma Reflexology and Reiki Healing; she also offers a combination of all 3 of these therapies known as Rassage. She uses organic essential oils and base oils to aim to bring balance naturally and to enhance health and wellbeing of mind, body and soul. Contact Kate on 07713440821 Angela Small teaches and offers a wide range of Energy Treatments.Â Working with the light, Angela offers Reiki I, II and Masters Training Courses, Reiki Healing and Energy Alignment, Animal and Equine Reiki, Ayurvedic Natural Facelift, Hot Stone Massage Therapy, Chinese Cupping, Pregnancy Massage, Remedial Massage including Myofascial Release, Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Spiritual Healing/

Guidance and Tai Chi Training. Angela on: 07906 252727 Terri Thompson offers Counselling, Psychotherapy & Hypnotherapy; she has experience of working as a school counsellor and currently works with young adults with learning difficulties. Terri at www.nolimitsliving-sussex.com Richard Mark offers Psychotherapy, Counselling, Hypnotherapy and Advanced EFT. He is a trained CRUSE Bereavement Counsellor. He has particular interest in the neurobiology of trauma, PTSD, ADHD and mindfulness. Richard has worked for a leading addictions charity and a mental health charity. He also offers clinical supervision to other therapists. Find Richard at www. calmandrelaxed.co.uk Mary Evans offers Humans Givens Therapy which is a form of short term solution focussed counselling. The approach is based on the idea that we have innate emotional needs which must be met in balance to keep us emotionally healthy. The therapy draws on the latest research into how the brain operates and uses a variety of proven techniques for problem solving and developing new emotional responses. Mary is particularly skilled in the treatment of anxiety, depression, anger and pain management and is very experienced in working with women survivors of sexual abuse. Mary at www.thehumantouch.me.uk

On 20th July 2013 Totally Tranquil will be celebrating our 4th birthday. You will be able to meet all of the therapy team either at the Totally Tranquil therapy space or at our stand at the Wellbeing Fayre in East Street from 10 am till 4 pm. While you are there feel free to pick up a birthday voucher offering buy 1 treatment and get 25% off your second treatment (this offer is only for Hand & Foot reflexology/an Angel card reading/a Reiki treatment with Mary, and this and must be booked on our birthday). Angela Small will be offering 10% off all her treatments booked on the day. Totally Tranquil is set in a sunny off-road courtyard in the centre of Shoreham. It is open every afternoon Monday to Friday, and most Saturday afternoons - you can meet Mary on these days. The space can be open at other times (including evenings) for bookings with other therapists. We also have a stand at the Artisans market, held in East Street on the fourth Saturday of every month (except for July when it will be held on the 27th). You can meet some of the other therapists, have a chat, find out what we do, make appointments and pick up information to take home with you. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve just launched a new website full of information, client testimonials, upcoming events, blogs, and in depth explanations of our therapies. Visit www.totallytranquiltherapies.co.uk

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Welcome to the Therapy Rooms, where you will find solutions and ideas to support your health and wellbeing. We encourage you to contact our clinics and therapists to find out how they can help you to improve your health, fitness and knowledge. Enjoy and be inspired.

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n O s ’ t a h W May 3rd 10am-2pm, Walk In Shiatsu Clinic, the holistic Japanese bodywork therapy, St Lukes Parish Centre, Stone Cross, Donations from £10 for half hour treatment, contact Nick Neter, 07773 061309, www. eastbourneshiatsu.co.uk

Fitness Centre, Eastbourne, Donations from £5 for half hour treatment, contact Nick Neter, 01323 732024, eastbourneshiatsu.co.uk 12-2pm, Walking Book Club, Alexandra Park, Hastings, Free, nicci@rudemagazine.co.uk, www.rudemagazine.co.uk

4th

22nd

12-2pm, Single Parent Friendship Brunch, Frank’s Front Room, Hastings, Free, nicci@rudemagazine.co.uk, www.rudemagazine.co.uk

7-8pm, 8 Strands of Brocade (Ba Duan Jin) Qigong 6 week course, The Wellington Centre, Hastings, £39, Catherine Burnett, 01424 815128 catherinejburnett@tiscali.co.uk www.thewellingtoncentre.com 8-9pm, the Heavenly Pillars Qigong/Tai Chi Qigong Shibashi Set 1, The Wellington Centre, Hastings, £39, Catherine Burnett, 01424 815128 catherinejburnett@tiscali.co.uk, www.thewellingtoncentre.com

4th & 5th

9.30am, Diploma in NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming), The Link Centre, East Sussex, £400, Leilani@thelinkcentre.co.uk www.thelinkcentre.co.uk

8th

7pm, Local Support Networking Forum, The Link Centre, East Sussex, £ small donation, email Leilani@ thelinkcentre.co.uk www.thelinkcentre.co.uk

10th

‘Vital Impact’ Workshop for Practitioners, Learn more about M.E, CFS and Fibro, Hickstead, West Sussex, 01293 220906

11th

9am-2pm, Shiatsu College, Walk In Shiatsu Student Clinic, the holistic Japanese bodywork therapy, Natural

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25th/ 26th

9.30am, Nutrition 101, An introduction to Nutrition, The Link Centre, East Sussex, £140, email Leilani@ thelinkcentre.co.uk www. thelinkcentre.co.uk

25th/ 26th/27th

9.30am start, Self Development Intuitive Horse 3 Day Retreat, Hastings, £280, 07825 036301, intuitivehorse.co.uk

27th 6.15-7.15pm, Foundations of Yoga courses, 6 week terms, Southwater Centre, St Leonards on Sea, £36, Contact Nicola Smith, 07930 442639 odywisdom.org.uk

June 1st 12-2pm, Single Parent Friendship Brunch, Frank’s Front Room, Hastings, Free, nicci@rudemagazine.co.uk www.rudemagazine.co.uk

2nd

10am-5pm, Introduction to Thai Yoga Massage workshop with Bodywisdom School, Open to all, Natural Fitness Centre, Eastbourne, £45, Contact 0845 521 1266, www.bodywisdom.org.uk 2pm - 5pm, Shiatsu for friends and family, learn about the amazing art of Shiatsu, Shiatsu Studio, St Leonards On Sea, £35, 01424 815128, www.shiatsucollege.co.uk

5th, 12, 19th, 26th

10-11pm, Tai Chi Qigong in the park. Coombe Valley Countryside Park, Bexhill Rd, free drop-in sessions, Catherine Burnett, 01424 815128, catherinejburnett@tiscali.co.uk

4th

6.00-7.00pm, Pilates for all levels, St Michael’s, High St, Lewes, £48 (6 weeks) Equilibrium 01273 470955, www.equilibrium-clinic.com

6th

12.30-1.30pm, Lunchtime Tai Chi (outdoor), Bay

Vue Gardens, Hillcrest Rd, Newhaven, £42 (6 wk course), Equilibrium 01273 470955, taichiforhealth.org

8th

9.30am-1.30pm, Horsewisdom workshops for all Bodymind practitioners, Use EGL to develop your practice, TN12 7HX, £50, Contact Nicola Smith, 07930 442639 equineaffinity.co.uk 2pm-4pm, Open Afternoon for Qigong Teacher Training - starts October in London Shiatsu Studio, St Leonards On Sea, 01424 815128, shiatsucollege.co.uk/courses

12th,13th,14th

9.30am start, Self Development Intuitive Horse 3 Day Retreat, Hastings,£280, 07825 036301, intuitivehorse.co.uk

12th,13th,14th,16th

Advanced Thai Massage Course, St Leonards on Sea, Immersive workshop for side back pain & pregnancy, Bodywisdom School,0845 521 1266, bodywisdom.org.uk

13th

‘Vital Impact’ Workshop, Learn more about M.E, CFS and Fibro, Hickstead, West Sussex, 01293 220906 5-8.30pm, Seated Acupressure Massage, 10, 20 and 30 minutes treatments available, The Natural Fitness Centre, Eastbourne, from £7, Nick Neter, 01323 732024, naturalfitnesscentre.co.uk Booking essential

14th

10am-2pm, Walk In Shiatsu Clinic, the holistic Japanese bodywork therapy, St Lukes

Parish Centre, Stone Cross, Donations from £10 for half hour treatment , contact Nick Neter, 07773 061309, eastbourneshiatsu.co.uk

15th/16th

9.30am, NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) Practitioner, The Link Centre, East Sussex, £450, email Leilani@thelinkcentre.co.uk www.thelinkcentre.co.uk

20th-24th

Adventure in Oneness, with Rikka Zimmerman, events are designed to support you in being the magical, miraculous, infinite being you truly are, London, www. rikkazimmerman.com/ eventures/live-classes/aiolondon-2013

20th/27th

29th 9am-2pm, Walk In Shiatsu Clinic, the holistic Japanese bodywork therapy, Natural Fitness Centre, Eastbourne, Donations from £10 for half hour treatment, contact Nick Neter, 01323 732024, www. eastbourneshiatsu.co.uk

July 6th,13th,20th,27th (Every Sat in July) 9am-5pm, Massage Clinic, Equilibrium Health Centre, 16 Station St, Lewes, £45, with Steve, Rachael or Dafna, Equilibrium, 01273 470955, www.equilibrium-clinic.co.uk

7th

12.30pm, Tai Chi Qigong in the Country Park sponsored by Active Hastings, Hastings Country Park, free dropin sessions, Catherine Burnett, 01424 815128, catherinejburnett@tiscali.co.uk

1-4.30pm, Partner Yoga and Thai Massage for Yogis, All welcome, no partner needed, Yoga Life Centre, Eastbourne, £25/£40 doublebooking, Nicola Smith, 07930 442639, bodywisdom.org.uk

12-2pm, Walking Book Club, Alexandra Park, Hastings, Free, nicci@rudemagazine. co.uk.rudemagazine.co.uk

10am-4pm, Wellbeing Fayre, East Street, Shoreham, meet the team of therapists from Totally Tranquil as they mark their 4th birthday, pick up a birthday voucher, see article in this edition

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11am-4.30pm, Divine Empowerment Mid-Summers Day Workshop, special healing day, Heal your Life, Theta Healing, Feng Shui, Drumming, and special performance by Sitar player Garima, Join us for an Amazing Day, Workshop in Hassocks, contact Laura Topper 07980 568021, selfbelief@lauratopper.com

20th

Regulars Mondays 1.15-2.00pm, Tai Chi Qigong low cost community class, Salvation Army Hall, Ore Village, Hastings, Catherine Burnett, 01424 815128, catherinejburnett@tiscali.co.uk

2-3pm, Gentle Exercise and Relaxation Class rooted in the practice of Qigong, Natural Fitness Centre, Eastbourne, £7 per class, first one free, contact Nick Neter, www. naturalfitnesscentre.co.uk 5.45-7pm, General Yoga, The Wellington Centre, Hastings, £36 per 6 week course, Lisa Powell, 07733 395065, www. lisapowell.co.uk 6-7pm Yoga for all, Westfield Community Hall, £5 per class, 07722 868397 www. shiatsucollege.co.uk/hastings 7.15-8.30 pm, Pregnancy Yoga, The Wellington Centre, Hastings, £60 per 6 week course, Lisa Powell, 07733 395065, isapowell.co.uk Tuesdays 9.30-10.45 am, General Yoga, Copthall, Hawkhurst, £42 per 6 week course, Lisa Powell, 07733 395065, lisapowell.co.uk 11.30am-12.30pm, Tai Chi Qigong low cost community class, Salvation Army Citadel, Hastings Town Centre, Catherine Burnett, 01424 815128, catherinejburnett@tiscali.co.uk 5.30-7pm, Yoga and Qigong, The Shiatsu Studio, St Leonards, £7, 07722 868397, shiatsucollege.co.uk/hastings Wednesdays 10am, Harner Shamanic Counselling, 30 min intro, Bypass the confusion of the mind, Shaman’s Truth, Brighton, £15, 01273 670081, www.narda.co.uk 11.30-12.30pm, (except 2nd

one of the month), Gentle Exercise and Relaxation Class rooted in the practice of Qigong, WRVS, 24 Hyde Rd, Eastbourne, £4.00 per class, first one free, contact Nick Neter, www. eastbourneshiatsu.co.uk 5.45-6.45pm, General Yoga, The Wellington Centre, Hastings, £36 per 6 week course, Lisa Powell, 07733 395065, lisapowell.co.uk Thursdays 8.45-9.45 am, Tai Chi Qigong Shibashi, build core stability with the 8 Strands of the Brocade, booking now for the next 6 week course, The Shiatsu Studio, St Leonards, £39 07722 868397 10.30-11.30am, Tai Chi Qigong low cost community class, Concordia Hall Church Rd, St Leonards-onSea, Catherine Burnett, 01424 815128, catherinejburnett@ tiscali.co.uk 11am, Harner Shamanic Counselling, 30 min intro, Bypass the confusion of the mind, Shaman’s Truth, Brighton, £15, 01273 670081, www.narda.co.uk 6.30-8pm, Intermediate Yoga, Christ Church Hall, St Leonards, £42 per 6 week course, Lisa Powell, 07733 395065, lisapowell.co.uk 8.15-9.15pm, Qigong and Meditation, St Lukes Parish Centre, Stone Cross, £6.50 per class, first one free, contact Nick Neter, www. eastbourneshiatsu.co.uk

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