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AUTUMN 2021
“Spreading awareness, one link at a time”
NATURAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING MAGAZINE
Seed Cycling Towards Women’s Health 8 Essential Needs of the Human Body GIVEAWAYS: ShaktiShiva Academy Meditation The Healing Room Consultation Hematite Healing Hearts Biodanza Reiki
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Autumn Greetings Happy 2021 to all our readers, we are thrilled to be connecting in with you again.
added the Event Calendar on page 6. Do diarise the ‘Women Rising’ event on page 5.
Enjoy this edition focusing on women and the body with back to basic reminders and tips for Autumn. Included in that regime, we advocate good routines, rhythms and rituals.
Make sure you do not miss out on the Autumn GIVEAWAYS. And, we invite you, please write in, we always enjoy hearing from you.
When you support a woman, you support a whole community.
‘Kudos’ to all those front-line workers, healers, educators and carers who never stop supporting community members where-ever they can. We salute you, and send our honour and gratitude.
Thank you to everyone for the ease and clarity bringing this edition to completion. We envisage increasing the number of pages for the four published seasonal magazines intended this year. The Notice Board pages are popular, and since we started expanding Facebook coverage for Link-Up Members, we are well on our journey into 2021. As we gather articles pertinent to these seasonal themes, we offer them as self-reminders and ‘new thoughts’ for some readers. Of specific interest for Women might be “Seed Cycling” on p7. We also invite you to enjoy connecting with our community of practitioners, all known and trusted, to increase your potential and possibilities for making 2021 your best year yet. Make sure you take advantage of the events advertised. With women in focus, ‘Women Weaving Wisdom’, and ‘Way of Women’ on page 7. And as usual for easy reference, we have
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Anne-Lise and Zephne
CONTACT DETAILS Editor: Anne-Lise Bure Advertising: Zephne van der Merwe Tel: 021 797 1857 Fax: 086 659 0478 Facebook: Link-Up Western Cape E-mail: linkup@naturalhealth.co.za Website: www.naturalhealth.co.za OTHER Link-Up OFFICES P.E. and Garden Route 041-372-1000 // 078-845-7562 email: linkupec@gmail.com Eastern Cape 045-962-1131 // 073-689-5742 Email: editor@luec.co.za http://www.luec.co.za DISTRIBUTION LINK-UP Western Cape is normally published every third month, i.e. Spring (Sept), Summer (Dec), Autumn (March), Winter (June). It is a free publication, and copies of the magazine are distributed to a wide range of depots in the Western Cape. (see our FB page and website for lists). Please email us if you wish to become a distributor in your area. Issue June / July / August
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CONTRIBUTIONS Dr Estelle Moys: “Seed Cycling – Women’s Health” “8 Essential Needs of the Human Body” GIVEAWAYS “Biodanza”, Hematite Healing Hearts, “Reiki”, “The Healing Room” Consultation and a ShaktiShiva Meditation BUSINESS PARTNERS Front cover and internal layout by Lee-ann Harris of Purple Design Email: lee-ann@purpledesign.co.za Printing by Onyx Press Eugenio Scaglia: Tel 021 593 9173. Email: info@onyxpress.co.za
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8 ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL NEEDS OF THE HUMAN BODY In light of Covid-19 and the pandemic, people are reevaluating their lifestyles and looking to make changes that are more sustainable for society and the planet. According to Eric Edmeades, founder of WildFit health coaching program, the human body has eight physical needs: 1. AIR – Without oxygen, we die. Fast, shallow breaths are indicative of a stressed, sympathetic dominant state. Deep, slow breathing fills our lungs with oxygen, calms our sympathetic nervous system, reducing cortisol, the stress hormone. When faced with stressful situations, such as we find ourselves with Covid, box breathing, where you breathe in for 5 counts, hold for 5 counts, breathe out for 5 counts and then hold for 5 before breathing in again can be an indispensable technique. This helps to lower stress, make you feel calmer and more relaxed. 2. WATER – We are 60% water and require it for numerous essential functions including our immune system, brain and muscles. Thirst is a sign of dehydration so make it a habit to drink your 6-8 cups of water daily so your body doesn’t have to remind you. 3. SLEEP – is imperative to good health, and cellular repair. Switching off all digital devices 2 to 3 hours before bedtime gives your brain time to calm down. It is also important not to eat 2 to 3 hours before sleep, either. Growth hormone which is needed to repair cells and burn fat is highest at the start of sleep and will be inhibited if we have insulin trying to lower blood sugar from a late night meal. 4. Improved QUALITY OF FOOD INTAKE – switch from a sugar burning to fat burning regime. This will entail eating less carbohydrates. 5. PHYSICAL MOVEMENT of our arms and legs form the pump action to move lymph around the body, keeping us healthy by moving waste, fluids and immune defence cells. Make a point of walking daily and keeping mobile. 6. SUNLIGHT – is needed to produce Vitamin D naturally. Get out into the light early morning or late afternoon to make this all important hormone for good immunity. 7. NON-ENERGY NUTRIENTS – Eat seasonal food for essential fibre, vitamins, minerals and fats. Avoid junk. 8. PHYSICAL TOUCH & Community – We humans are social creatures. Covid restrictions have shown us how much we need physical contact. A hug, a handshake mean so much. If there is no-one to hug you, give yourself a hug. Anne-Lise Bure and Estelle Moys
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EVENT CALENDAR (also see adverts in the magazine for a more detail) Date
Event
Where
Website / Contact number
e-mail address/ Contact number
Weekly
“I AM” ONLINE study groups
online
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iam@iamfree.co.za
Sundays
Emissaries of Divine Light SUNDAY Services
online
Tuesdays
Tuesday BIODANZA (Dance of Life)
Durbanville
WA Zephne : 082-441-8862
zephnebd@gmail.com
Monthly
Friday BIODANZA: 9 Apr | 7 May | 4 June
Rondebosch
WA Zephne : 082-441-8862
zephnebd@gmail.com
Ongoing
EURYTHMY
Plumstead
082-216-2935 or 082-211-4976
kairos@centreforcreativeeducation.org.za
Ongoing
“Course in Miracles”
Wynberg
www.andreamatthews.co.za
Andrea : 072-203-1501
Ongoing
“SureTouch Breast Screening” Clinic
Claremont, FishHoek, Somerset West
Evelyn : 021-683-1465 (landline)
Evelyn : 083-438-5248
Thursdays
“WAY of WOMEN” (WOW) Journeys
online
WA Zephne : 082-441-8862
zephnebd@gmail.com
BOWEN Technique Training
Cape
Estelle : 084-820-3920
stellieg@telkomsa.net
2021 March 7th April 4th 26 Apr – 2 May
howard@edl.co.za
March
March
March
March
Wellness Holistic Market
Observatory
WA Gladys-Joyce: 061-942-2950
ssholisticfestival@gmail.com
April
April
April
April
Wellness Holistic Market
Observatory
WA Gladys-Joyce: 061-942-2950
ssholisticfestival@gmail.com
“Women Weaving Wisdom”
Stanford
WA Nadia: 076-781-3466
womenweavingwisdom@gmail.com
May
May
May
May
May
2nd
Wellness Holistic Market
Observatory
WA Gladys-Joyce: 061-942-2950
ssholisticfestival@gmail.com
15 & 22 May
Re-Connect with Touch: Beginner Massage Workshop
Constantia
WA Natalie : 072-400-4329
natalie.wittwen@gmail.com
22 – 23 May
Women “Asemskep” Rhythm Retreat
Durbanville
WA Zephne : 082-441-8862
zephnebd@gmail.com
30-May
Sunday Soul BIODANZA
Durbanville
WA Zephne : 082-441-8862
zephnebd@gmail.com
June
June
June
June
“Women Rising at the WellSpring”
Wynberg
021-797-1857
info@novalis.org.za
June 16-Jun
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Seed Cycling Your Way to Women’s Health Seed cycling is a simple way to use food as medicine to support what a woman’s body naturally does in building and balancing hormones. The seeds in question contain phytonutrients required to maintain estrogen, testosterone and progesterone in a healthy balance and are taken in accordance with the woman’s hormonal cycle: Pumpkin and Flax seeds from start of menstruation until ovulation and Sesame and Sunflower seeds from the day after ovulation until the next period starts. Women who no longer experience a cycle can follow the phases of the moon. It is super easy to do: Simply grind 1 to 2 tablespoons of each seed raw and consume daily, either as is with a big glass of water or add to cereal, smoothies, no-cook granola bars or sprinkle over salad. Follicular Phase Days 1 – 14 / New Moon & Waxing Moon Seeds: Pumpkin and Flaxseeds, Chia (optional) Contain: Vit E, Omega 3 Fatty Acids, Lignans, Zinc, Selenium Benefits: estrogen production, increased blood flow to uterus, antioxidant protection, bind excess estrogen for elimination, prepare for corpus luteum formation after ovulation, testosterone for libido
“AsemSkep” BIODANZA
WAY OF WOMEN (WOW) Journeys with Zephne van der Merwe
Come SLOW DOWN and RE-CONNECT, with your potential and rediscover the Pleasure and Joy of Being Human and WOMAN”
Luteal Phase Days 15 – 28 / Full Moon & Waning Moon Seeds: Sunflower and Sesame Contain: Lignans, Selenium, Iron, Magnesium, Calcium, Vit E Benefits:Loweringofinflammation,estrogendetoxification, healthy prostaglandin levels, cardioprotective.
All sessions are an uplifting medley of creativity (Art), movement (Biodanza) and storytelling (Deep Listening), individually or in a group setting. Extrovert, introvert, single, in relation, at a threshold… No limitations – EVERYONE is welcome !
INPERSON BIODANZA sessions Weekly Tuesdays & 1/4ly Sundays : Northern Suburbs Monthly Fridays : Rondebosch
Seed cycling in no way replaces lifestyle changes or necessary medication to treat illness but it is one way to provide the nutrients needed for a woman’s body to function optimally. It may take 2 – 4 months to see changes and may be of benefit to women with various hormonal problems: PMS, acne, PCOS, painful periods, peri-menopause and even into menopause.
AUTUMN THRESHOLD Stand Alone Group Sessions Sat|Sun: 22|23 May, 26|27 June
ONLINE WOMEN JOURNEYS “Women Who Run With the Wolves”, “Sacred Feminine” Movement Coach, Threshold Counsellor VQ Facilitator, Biodanza DidacticTeacher For Vision, Growth and Overall Wellbeing ONLINE | INPERSON
As with any health modification, please consult your health care practitioner for personalised recommendations. Estelle Moys M.Tech. (Hom)
For LINK-UP Autumn 2021 edition: 021-797-1857 | linkup@naturalhealth.co.za
FB: Zephne’s House of Women | Biodanza with Zephne WA / email: 082 441 8862 / zephnebd@gmail.com
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Asemskep| | Re-Connect | Rhythm | Soul Listening | Threshold | Emerge