Issue 16 - May 2005
WELL BEING NEWSLETTER : Information and Inspiration from Patricia Spence
Well Being: bringing you back to health
Contents:
1. Greetings
2. CranioSacral Therapy (CST) - SomatoEmotional Release?
3. Research
4. Traditional Medicine
5. Home Remedies
6. Life Coaching
7. What's Happening
8. Aqua Detox
9. Gift Vouchers
10. Birthday discount
11. About this newsletter
12. Subscribe/unsubscribe
13. Contact us
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1. My intention of producing a newsletter each month didn't quite make it in April.
It's been a busy time for me - a time of setting new things in motion. The Body Mind Practitioners Group came into being this month. We are, so far, 4 independent therapists/practitioners and between us offer therapies from Astrology to Therapeutic Massage, including Aqua Detox, Baby Signing, CranioSacral Therapy, Distance Healing, Homeopathy, Indigo workshops, NLP, Reiki, Life Coaching, and Tarot. For further information please ring 0800 1076089.
My friend and colleague Ann Whittle and I are also putting together a 1-day workshop for new parents and babies. We will teach a few useful CranioSacral techniques to help the new-born with e.g. colic and the new mother to recover.
I've just come back from Scotland where I did an intensive workshop on Therapeutic Imagery and Dialogue. I gained more tools to use when the release of emotion from the tissue is called for. I also completed, in April, a further 1-day training in the Cancer Education Programme provided by the Fountain Centre. I completed 5 days training in July 2004.
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2. CranioSacral Therapy (CST) - SomatoEmotional Release?
In a CranioSacral treatment, “SomatoEmotional Release? (SER) is the expression of emotion that, for reasons deemed appropriate by some part of our non-conscious (1) has been retained, suppressed and isolated within the tissue (soma).”
It has been observed that specific body parts, regions and viscera (organs) frequently retain, independently, the energy or memory of both physical and emotional trauma. Many SER case studies have resulted from the Vietnam Veterans' Programme set up by the Upledger Institute in the USA.
The SER process is initiated as the result of “meaningful and intentional touch/hands-on communication between the therapist and patient/client. Conscious recall of past incidents connected to `isolated' tissue memories most frequently occurs as sudden insight within a few hours if not at the time of SER. It is not uncommon for patients/clients to consciously experience tissue-related emotion at the time of SER and to have recall of the original incident later.”
The word “nonconscious” is used …….to denote any somatic, mental or spiritual process or situation not within the patient's/client's conscious awareness at the time described. The word was coined to avoid the wide variety of connotations - correct or incorrect - which have accumulated around the words “unconscious” and “subconscious”.
Reference: SomatoEmotional Release and Beyond by John E Upledger C.O.,O.M.M.
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3. “Research is completely clear that a bout of acute stress, in virtually any form, will cause, at the very least, a temporary lowering of your immune system, while chronic stress will result in continued less than optimum performance of various components of your immune system." Peter J. D'Adamo N.D.
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4. Traditional medicine
The Autumn 2003 issue of Holistic Health reported on the World Health Organisation's (WHO) strategy on traditional medicine (TM).
WHO's definition of TM is, “Traditional medicine refers to health practices, approaches, knowledge and beliefs incorporating plant, animal and mineral based medicines, spiritual therapies, manual techniques and exercises, applied singularly or in combination to treat, diagnose and prevent illnesses or maintain well-being … In industrialised countries, adaptations of traditional medicine are termed `Complementary' or `Alternative' (CAM).”
The article states that the WHO strategy is designed to assist countries develop national policies on the evaluation and regulation of TM/CAM practices. Its aims are to create a stronger evidence base on the safety, efficacy and quality of TM/CAM and “to ensure availability and affordability of TM/CAM, including essential herbal medicines and to promote therapeutically sound use of TM/CAM” and that efforts will be made to document traditional medicines and remedies.
So, with WHO promoting TM/CAM, I wonder why vitamins and herbal medicine are under threat from European legislation!
Also, it is always useful to give your therapist/practitioner feedback on treatments or products. This helps build a picture of the overall validity of TM/CAM.
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5. Home Remedies :
I found these handy home hints on the web when surfing one day and share them with you.
Sore Throat? Mix 1/4 cup of vinegar with 1/4 cup of honey and take 1 tablespoon six times a day. The vinegar kills the bacteria. (A good old fashioned remedy - salt also works well.)
Listerine therapy for toenail fungus... Get rid of unsightly toenail fungus by soaking your toes in Listerine mouthwash. The powerful antiseptic leaves your toenails looking healthy again.
Cure urinary tract infections with Alka-Seltzer! Just dissolve two tablets in a glass of water and drink it at the onset of the symptoms. Alka-Seltzer begins eliminating urinary tract infections almost instantly -- even though the product has never been advertised for this use.
Tomato paste boil cure... cover the boil with tomato paste as a compress. The acids from the tomatoes soothe the pain and bring the boil to a head. (This one has to be my personal favourite.)
Rainy day cure for dog odour... Wipe down with any dryer sheet, instantly making your dog smell springtime fresh. (I'm not sure what your dog will think about smelling of springtime!)
If you do try any of these remedies and find that they either do or don't work please let me know.
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Quality is never an accident;
it is always the result of high intention, sincere effort,
intelligent direction and skillful execution;
it represents the wise choice of many alternatives.
- William A. Foster
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6. Life Coaching
"We are what we believe we are." -- Benjamin N. Cardozo
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Christina Baldwin is quoted as saying that journal writing is a voyage to the interior.
Journal writing is a great way to begin to make changes in your life. A way to become conscious of what is, at the moment, unconscious - to become aware of beliefs that are sabotaging what you want in life. [Another valuable method of doing this is by drawing. It might be that a combination of life coaching, drawing and body work would suit you.]
Hints on how to journal:
The mind needs a starting point and there are several ways in which to do this:
Set yourself a quiet space and time and write constantly for 10 minutes without editing your thoughts and then sit back and read what you have written. What can you learn from your writing?
Work with sentence stubs.
e.g. If I had no financial restraints I would …
If I was free to re-train, I would…
The one thing in my life I am most afraid of is …
If today was my retirement, tomorrow I would …
Choose your own sentence and then write the question with different answers over and over again until you run out of answers - or allow the sentence to prod your thinking processes and write your flow of thoughts.
This is a lovely and powerful way to begin to engage with your beliefs, thoughts and feelings - to really engage with your world.
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“Someone to tell it to is one of the fundamental needs of human beings.” --Miles Franklin
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7. What's Happening
I have one late evening appointment available on Mondays at 7pm. For a CranioSacral, massage, Aqua Detox or Life Coaching appointment please ring 01252-333738.
I am holding an evening clinic at the Fountain Centre, Royal Surrey Hospital, Guildford, every second Wednesday. Two appointments are available 5pm and 6pm. Tel: 01252-333738 for an appointment.
Yoga class - Ash Vale, Thursdays is no longer running. The format of this class is being re-worked. Please see web site for further details.
Surrey Hampshire Practitioners Group (now called the Body Mind Practitioner Group) is a collection of local, independent practitioners, therapists and teachers with a wide range of skills and a deep interest in health, well being and personal growth. For further details, for an information pack or to join the group please phone and leave a message. We will respond as soon as we can. Phone: 0800-1076089.
Yoga - Satchidananda Wholistic Trust: Tel: 01420-562027 :
Integral Yoga workshops for 2005 - 10am - 1pm
11th Jun, 16th Jul, 17th Sept, 15th Oct, 5th Nov, 3rd Dec.
National Federation of Spiritual Healers. Camberley Healing Centre every Wednesday evening 7pm-9pm - Frimley Village Hall, Frimley Green. Tel: 01276-65779 for more information. No charge (donations accepted to cover hall costs).
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8. Aqua Detox Therapy - Detox and rebalance your body's systems
Aqua Detox aims to improve:
arthritis, circulation, general metabolism, headaches, inflammation, liver and kidney function, menstrual pain, mercury & heavy metal detoxification, skin problems and generally balances the whole body and enhances greater clarity of thought and well being
and
for those unable to detoxify in the conventional way due to illness
It can also be used as part of a detox diet plan.
Aqua Detox is an electromagnetic detoxification process carried out on the feet. This is a convenient and efficient therapy to clean and purify your body. (See website for client experiences.)
Just relax and enjoy a half hour of `time-out'.
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9. Gift vouchers available for any value towards any treatment or combinations of treatments -
CranioSacral Therapy, Massage and/or Aqua Detox and Life Coaching.
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10. Birthday discount of £5, on all treatments, during the week of your birthday.
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11. About this newsletter - This is a free newsletter written and distributed by Patricia Spence at HandfulOfCherries.com. My intention is to inform, inspire and promote a holistic lifestyle. If you enjoyed this issue please forward it to someone you know who would find it interesting. If you have any difficulties with formatting or problems with your e-mail program, you can always read the newsletter on the website. I usually upload it a couple of days after sending it out.
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13. Contact us
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