Be well - naturally

Tip of the month February 2012

Steve — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:48:18 +0000

Allow yourself to be happy. Too many people do not realise that happiness is a choice. Are you living the life you want to live, or one that you are expected to live? Are you stuck in the same patterns and habitual behaviours that do not fulfill you? Are you busying and distracting yourself constantly to avoid facing your real needs? Most common regrets in later life are having spent too much time working, not having been brave enough to make different choices, and not spending enough time with loved ones and losing touch with old friends. Health kinesiology is a powerful therapy that can support you and free you to be yourself, amongst other things. Be the person you are meant to be.

Tip of the month January 2012

Steve — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 11:02:35 +0000

Sugar
There is a vast difference between simple sugars – the refined processed kind usually added to foods – and the slow-releasing carbohydrates (wholegrains, pulses, fruit and veg.) that the body converts to glucose to use as fuel. One is ageing, the other is vital. Simple sugar is involved in four of the ageing processes – acidication, inflammation, emilinative slowdown and hormonal imbalance. A diet full of highly sugared foods slows the body’s ability to regenerate itself and so speeds the ageing process. On an everyday level it causes aching joints, cravings, flabby belly, lack of muscle tone, lowered alertness, mood swings, puffy eyes, spots, tooth decay and wrinkles. Sugar has been shown to sorten life span, hence its nickname ‘white death’. It is the most ageing food of all. -E. Peyton-Jones, dietician
Health kinesiology can help you!

Tip of the month December 2011

Steve — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 10:53:44 +0000

As many indulge in rich food and alcohol at this time of the year, there are simple ways to support your body. Keep hydrated by increasing your water consumption. Divide your body weight in kilos by 30 to calculate the amount of water in litres you require on a normal day. To rehydrate after a heavy night mix 6 level teaspoons of sugar and one level teaspoon of salt in one litre of water, mix well and drink. Alcohol irritates stomach lining, to prevent and help with this take friendly bacteria in a sugar and additive free capsule form, these are readily available in health food shops and on line (e.g. acidophilus and others). To help with digestion of heavy and rich foods take digestive enzyme supplement, available as above. Digestive enzymes are produced by healthy bodies, but occasionally a boost is of benefit. Take with each rich meal. It is the stomach acids that break down the food and antacids such as Rennie do not help with this due to their alkalising effect. Take milk thistle supplement to support your liver.
Happy Christmas!

Tip of the month November 2011

Steve — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:37:16 +0000

Are you feeling low? At the end of the day write down all the things that made you happy that day. Keep a diary of happy things to re-train your brain to be happier. If this fails, book HK

Tip of the month October 2011

Steve — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 20:14:46 +0000

We catch cold viruses easily via contact as well as via droplets in the air. Wash your hands regularly when out and as soon as you arrive home before you spread the germs into your own home. Cover your mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing, throw away the tissues and wash hands. Antibiotics do not work for viruses, so when you have a cold, have plenty of rest, fluids, and healthy food including plenty of fruit and vegetables. Take vitamin C and echinacea to boost immunity. If you catch every virus going, your immunity is low and you need to take steps to optimise it.

Tip of the month September 2011

Steve — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 07:30:31 +0000

Blackberries are extremely high in rutin, antioxidants, vitamin C, vitamin A. Great as a snack, in porridge or over your breakfast cereal.

Tip of the month August 2011

Steve — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 07:00:54 +0000

To keep you safe from wasp stings at this time of the year, avoid wearing sweet perfumes and eating and drinking outdoors, especially of alcohol, fruit and other sweet foods. If you get stung, gently dab the area with a clean tissue, place it 2″ under your navel (this is an acupoint called central vessel 6) and follow the tapping procedure on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRq8RRpuD1I . For extreme reaction seek medical help immediately.

Tip of the month July 2011

Steve — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 18:14:10 +0000

Signs of stress:

* Always feeling that something needs to be done, and that you cannot simply sit and relax.
* An inability to make decisions, and becoming increasingly frustrated by this.
* Poor concentration and increased irritability.
* Drinking excess caffeine or alcohol, and/or smoking.
* Palpitations of the heart, a ‘lump’ in the throat or stomach, dry mouth and slight tremor of the hands.
* Interrupted sleep patterns.

Try breathing exercises, physical exercise, get enough sleep, reduce the amount spent on PC/games, and other gadgets, read a good book, spend time outdoors, cook/enjoy fresh food, sit at the table to eat, socialise with good friends, have a laugh, share your feelings. Book a HK appointment.

Tip of the month June 2011

Steve — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 06:50:27 +0000

Did you know that while young children naturally dislike foods that they are allergic to, adults crave foods they are allergic to? So, if you crave sugary foods, junk food, bread, dairy, etc. you are likely to have a problem with this food. The addiction makes it difficult to make the dietary changes, but if you manage to avoid the problem food for 2 weeks, it starts to get a easier to do so. HK can help you to become more energetically robust and supports any changes you wish to make in life, improving your wellbeing and happiness. Read a little bit more about foods, allergies and addictions here http://www.livestrong.com/article/15012-what-is-the-allergy-addiction-syndrome/

Tip of the month May 2011

Steve — Mon, 02 May 2011 14:15:40 +0000

Sunshine enables the body to make vitamin D. Some sunshine is good for us as long as we stay safe from burning. Many sun lotions have high levels of toxic ingredients (and colourings) and more and more people are developing allergies to them. Try organic sun products, available on line or in good health food shops. Google brands such as Korres, Green People, Aveda, Lavera, etc. they work very well. Sunlight increases the production of endorphins and serotonin in your brain which will definitely leave you feeling much better. Enjoy it, stay protected and toxin free!