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August 2015

Complementary Therapies Directory

107 Every Day Uses of Coconut Oil Detecting Nutritional Deficiencies Essential Oil Uses 10 Foods for Clear Healthy Skin

Soul Cafe Meet-Ups Holistic Events Psychic Evenings Past Life Regression Evening

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Welcome to our Complementary Therapies Directory This Directory has been produced to specifically focus on showcasing local complementary therapists which may include Holistic Therapists, Healers, Homeopaths, Yoga Teachers, Herbalists, Acupuncturists, Nutritionists, Practitioners, Life Coaches, Chiropractors and many, many more. As well as showcasing local professionals we also list local holistic & spiritual events and training. Our aim is to help local professional complementary therapists and businesses to build their ‘status’ and clientele through this directory. If you are a professional business the Complementary Therapies Directory is a great platform to promote your services. Advertising works best when it is consistent – not everyone will be in the market for your product or service all of the time, but by maintaining a constant presence you will be the first in the forefront of our readers minds when they are ready to book. If you would like to know more about advertising in this Directory look to the back of this booklet.

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An Evening of Past Life Regression with Steve Woods on Thursday 29th October, 7pm-10pm at Station Hotel, Castle Hill, Dudley, DY1 4RA Due to the success of the last one we are running this event again. Starting at 7pm, the evening will be three hours of demonstrations and discussions on Past Life Regression Hypnosis. During the evening at least 3 people from the audience will be regressed and there will be opportunities to discuss what past lives may (or may not) be. With tickets at just £10 each this promises to be a very special and interesting evening. For more information call Karen on 07746 674802 or visit

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Inspirational Talks

Hello and welcome to our Soul Cafe Meet Up.

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We are a friendly, fun and supportive group offering inspirational talks and regular meetups where like-minded people can come together to explore and share knowledge on spiritual, new age, health and healing topics in an open and supportive atmosphere.

Soul Cafe has now moved to a more permanent venue at the Station Hotel Dudley, opposite Dudley Zoo and 2 minutes drive from the Black Country Museum on the first Tuesday of the month. The evening starts at 7.30pm prompt (doors open 7pm) and the admission is £7 OTD or £5 in advance which includes free tea/coffee, cake and fruit.

Forthcoming Talks 4 August ‘Past Life Exploration for Present Life Development’ Steve Woods 1 September ‘Animal Communication’ Thomas Janak 6 October ‘Your Life Purpose’ Jean Foster 3 November ‘The Balance Procedure’ Jenny Cox For full details visit our new website www.soulcafemeetup.co.uk and/or join our dedicated Facebook Group: SoulCafeTalks 6

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August Oracle Card Reading from Medium Gemma Garbett Hello everyone I hope you are enjoying this wonderful but wet summer. I love this time of year, as it means that my son is off school, so life doesn’t revolve around school runs and is more balanced. Balance is going to be a big theme for August, as there are a lot of big planetary changes happening. It will also be a time where you establish what your true priorities are that will help you to follow your true calling. The cards I will be using this month are the Mother Mary cards by Doreen Virtue. The first card is Blessings and the wording on the cards says ‘Today I count my blessings, small and large, and I notice new gifts that come to me from God.’ This card is telling us to count our blessings, but also remember the importance that we play not only in the world but in the lives of others. The next card is Be Strong… ’I pull myself up and do what needs to be done.’ The second week of the month you may be feeling a little off kilter. Others may get to you or you just may be feeling lethargic. This card is asking you to just keep going as it is when we push through these blocks that we have the biggest breakthroughs. There are two cards for the end of the month and these are Mercy (‘I am kind and thoughtful towards myself and others’) and Prayer (‘Instead of worrying I pray about this situation to bring about real situations.’) I feel that these two go hand in hand. We have to let go of any perceived expectations. It is when we let go that we truly see what our mission is in life. We often get bogged down with our choices and feel that there is no way out of our current situations. However, through prayer and affirmations we can truly let go of our pasts. I feel that body image is going to be a focus at the end of the month, so a lot of self-care will be needed. I hope that you all have a wonderful August and take some time to relax. Love and blessings

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107 Everyday Uses for Coconut Oil There’s been a lot of hype about coconut oil lately, and there are so many claims being made that it sounds nothing short of a miracle. Well it’s really not a cure-all, and what works for other people may not work for you, but it still is pretty dandy to have around. With a little bit of resourcefulness and a dash of creativity, you can find over one hundred everyday uses for coconut oil. Continued from last month... 22. Fight Inflammation : Coconut oil appears to have a direct effect on suppressing the natural chemicals responsible for mediating inflammation. The studies that have been done on this action so far point to lauric acid and capric acid as the biggest contributors, both of which are part of the magnificent medium chain fatty acids found naturally in coconut oil (capric acid alone makes up roughly 10% on its own.) 23. Leather Polish: Use a soft dry cloth to brush any excess dirt or dust off leather and apply a small amount of coconut oil, rubbing it in in a circular motion. There’s no need to go overboard here! Buff to a healthy shine with a soft cloth. 24. Remove Chewing Gum: Why does coconut oil remove chewing gum? I don’t know, but I don’t feel the need to question it. Whether its ground into your carpet or your kid is panicking because they think they have to chop off a big chunk of gummy hair, coconut oil has a weird way of getting the stuff out. Most likely, it sinks in and just makes it so the whole glob glides out over the fibers/hairs easily. This is one case where you can feel free to apply liberal amounts. Rub it thoroughly over the chewing gum and let it sit for 2-5 minutes (or longer, if you deem it necessary.) Use a soft, textured cloth to wipe the gum away. Follow up with a mild soap rinse (or shampooing) to remove any excess oil. 25. Shaving Cream : Nothing is more frustrating than lathering up with a bunch of shaving cream in the shower just to have to all melt off again as the water hits it. Luckily, water rolls right off oil, which means you have solid protection that allows your razor to glide smoothly over your skin. It also leaves it soft, moisturized, and safe from painful bumps and burns. Apply as you would any other cream before shaving. Here is our recipe for chemical-free shaving cream. 26. Get Rid of Soap Scum: Soap is alkaline, and most oils are acidic. This is part of why soap works so well against grease and grime, most of which is stuck to us with oil. Apply a thin layer coconut oil to the soap scum and let it sit for 10-20 minutes. Wipe away with the rough side of a sponge, if the surface allows. For a little extra kick, mist the coconut oil with some vinegar after applying it to boost the acidity. 27. Season Cast Iron Pans: “Seasoning” a cast iron pan is the act of creating a fatty layer that coats the pan, protects it, and also acts as a non-stick surface. Season with coconut oil the same as you would any other type of fat. Typically I will apply a generous coating of coconut oil to the inside of the pan and let it sit in a 250-350 degree (Fahrenheit) oven for an hour or so. Place a cookie sheet under it and let the pan lie upside down if you are worried about oil pooling and smoking. Remove the pan, let it cool, and wipe out any excess oil. Repeat as needed. 28. Deodorant : Sweat on its own typically doesn’t smell. In fact, most sweat doesn’t smell at all, since most sweat glands on our body are eccrine, which produces mostly water with some salt and maybe some uric acid. Apocrine sweat glands become active during puberty, and produce sweat from our underarms, around the genitals, etc. The sweat from apocrine glands has other stuff in it, such as lipids (fats.) When the bacteria on our skin feed on these fats, the byproducts smell. Like store-bought deodorant, coconut oil helps decrease the bacteria count that’s causing the odor. Mix about a tablespoon of arrowroot powder into 3-4 tablespoons of coconut oil for an easy homemade deodorant. Apply as needed; adding beeswax to solidify it some if you feel the coconut oil is too thin on its own. 10

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29. Bath Oil: Soften your bath water, and your skin, with a bit of coconut oil. Enjoy its lovely aroma and gently swish it around now and then to swirl it through the water. It will naturally coat your skin, leaving it smooth and healthy. 30. Rash Soother: There are two things that come to mind when I think of discomfort caused by a rash of any kind-itching and painful swelling. Coconut oil, with its anti-inflammatory effects, is an obvious go-to for helping the swelling. It will also help take the edge off the dreadful itching, curbing the vicious cycle of scratching and further irritating your skin. 31. Cutting Board Conditioner : I used to buy these little bottle of some fancy oil marketed specifically for conditioning cutting boards…never again! Wipe down the cutting board with a damp towel and then dry it. Use a soft cloth to rub in some coconut oil, and let it sit for 10-15 minutes. Buff with a fresh cloth. For a little extra odor removing kick, add a few drops of lemon essential oil (or even just a small squirt of lemon juice.) 32. Go-To Carrier/Base Oil: Lotions, lip balms, massage blends, body butters, sugar scrubs…coconut oil is a great go-to carrier/base oil. Its texture and consistency helps hold whatever it is you’ve created together, while contributing all of its awesome moisturizing and healing benefits. 33. DIY Vapor Rub: Mix peppermint essential oil with coconut oil to make a vapor rub that you can apply beneath your nose/on your chest when you’re congested. It’s a simple, but effective, way to clear out stuffiness and help you sleep better at night. 34. Prevent Lice: I don’t know why lice wouldn’t like coconut oil, since it smells so dang good, but people have found it seems to keep them at bay, and even chase them away. If your little one comes home from school with lice, dip a fine toothed comb in coconut oil and run it through their hair. You can also use it as a precaution if there is an outbreak. 35. Frizz-Fighter: In the deathly dryness of winter, or on steaming humid days, hair can get a little wild. If your mane has a mind of its own, put a *small* amount of coconut oil on your fingers and run them through your hair to get a handle on the frizz. I recommend sticking to mostly the ends if possible, as it can get a little heavy otherwise. 36. On Toast: A simple way to replace butter. Spread some coconut oil on toast for a tasty (and filling) snack. 37. Popcorn Topping: Melt some coconut oil and drizzle it over your popcorn. Add a touch of salt, toss until each piece if coated, and enjoy a magnificent show time snack. 38. Wound Care: Antibacterial and antifungal properties make coconut oil an ideal salve for minor scrapes and scratches. Mix some up with a little bit of honey (also antibacterial) and apply a dab to the area, or just use on its own. Don’t slather it onto a great big gaping cut, but for little stuff it’s a great thing to have in your all-natural first aid kit. 39. Small Motor Lubricant : Use a small amount of melted coconut oil to lubricate small motors, such as on blenders. A little goes a long way. Too much and it can have the opposite effect of running smoothly when it solidifies. 40. Reduce Hair Balls : Strong anecdotal evidence supports using coconut oil to reduce hair balls. There are also those who feel medium-chain triglycerides aren’t the way to go with our feline friends, so do some research to decide what you are comfortable with. Rub a little on your cat’s paws to help improve digestive function and reduce hair balls.

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Venus – Your Power of Attraction Planet of Love Venus is a strong focus at present, moving retrograde and soon to be back in the heart-centred sign of Leo. At this time our focus is naturally drawn to Venus themes: love and self -loving, values, what makes us feel good or not and finances. I’d like to draw attention to a deeper signature behind these facets of our lives: Venus as the magnetic energy of attraction. As human beings we feel attraction powerfully as the drawing towards something. Often we can’t explain what that calling is, it is potent nonetheless. Most commonly we feel that attraction to another human being. It is the magic (sexual or otherwise) that draws us into connection. Yet this magnetism is also experienced in the feel-good of life; art, music, beauty, nature, our creativity and the things we enjoy. We can see how money also falls under Venus’s banner, as it facilitates possibilities of enjoyment – albeit to a limited degree, depending on our values (another Venus theme). In early August retrograde Venus aspects both Jupiter in Leo and Saturn in Scorpio. Both Jupiter and Saturn are what I call ‘teacher planets’, the interface between our personal lives and our true nature as consciousness. So here we have a huge chance to learn and grow through the opportunity (Jupiter) to explore our contractions & denials (Saturn) around love & relationships, self-worth and money (Venus). This is a potent time to reflect on aspects of self-belief that block (Saturn) our capacity to fully be here and heart-fully enjoy life (Jupiter and Venus in Leo). The pointer is towards the balance of our capacities of giving and receiving, mind & will/body & feelings, active and receptive energies. To truly receive requires an opening up our heart; to attract and magnetise the feel-good aspects of life towards us requires that we are connected to our inner receptivity. To receive requires us both to be vulnerable and to know we are worthy. In true receiving we are both humbled and lifted up into an understanding that everything we receive on this earth comes as Grace. Venus and Jupiter in Leo are showing us life is naturally abundant. Question is do we truly see & appreciate this? Are we open to receive this? Our heart magnetic field is 5000 times more powerful than our brain’s. Saturn reveals where we our beliefs in limitation, fears and inhibitions hold contraction against this, or where we are trying to force it. Time for a shift perhaps? Astrological note: Teacher planets Saturn and Jupiter make the same aspect twice more, in March and May 2016, but in different signs: Sagittarius and Virgo. So these themes of learning around expansion/contraction, vision/actuality, self-confidence/humility in the service of our highest aspirations are with us for a while. EnJoY! For further exploration on these current themes in your life contact Cassandra Eve, Whole Woman Astrologer, on 07794 507076 or go to

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Advertising in The Complementary Therapies Directory We promote this directory by handing it out for free at all our events. It is also available as a free download from our website and social media accounts including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+, Pinterest & ISSUU. Each entry is also included in our NEW Online Directory. Links are also included in our monthly e-Newsletters. Each advert size is 134mm(h) x 190mm(w) and we request the finished advert to be saved as a jpeg file. Each advert is charged at just ÂŁ10/month. As well as advertising we are also open to anyone wanting to provide complementary therapy related articles, this is a great opportunity to talk about your particular expertise as well as advertising it. To view previous issues visit - http://mindbodyspiritshows.com/directories/ To book an advertisement, provide an article, find out deadline details or to let us know about your forthcoming events and/or workshops email Karen at info@loveandlightevents.co.uk.

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