Issue 19 - August 2005
WELL BEING NEWSLETTER : Information and Inspiration from Patricia Spence
Well Being: bringing you back to health
Contents:
1. Greetings
2. Massage
3. Grapefruit
4. Inspirational quotes
5. Home Remedies
6. Life Coaching
7. Aqua Detox
8. What's Happening
9. Gift Vouchers
10. Birthday discount
11. About this newsletter
12. Subscribe/unsubscribe
13. Contact us
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1. Greetings, just when I thought that summer had disappeared we had some beautiful sunny days. I'm beginning to look toward a new season with all that it implies for me. And that is making sure my body is ready for the winter fortified with vitamins and kelp (provides iodine for O blood types). I also like to take Floradix liquid iron and herbs although it's recommended for A's. I'm looking forward to an 11 week Introduction to Teaching course which begins in September. I am hoping this sunny spell stretches well into September. May you enjoy the last of the summer.
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2. Massage : Medical Research on the Effects of Massage
The Touch Research Institute at the University of Miami has conducted over 90 studies on the positive effects of massage therapy on many functions and medical conditions in varied age groups. Among the significant research findings are enhanced growth (e.g. in preterm infants), diminished pain (e.g. fibromyalgia), decreased autoimmune problems (e.g., increased pulmonary function in asthma and decreased glucose levels in diabetes), enhanced immune function (e.g., increased natural killer cells in HIV and cancer), and enhanced alertness and performance (e.g., EEG pattern of alertness and better performance on math computations). Many of these effects appear to be mediated by decreased stress hormones.
The references listed below as "in press", "in review" or "ongoing" are not yet available.
Anorexia: Massage therapy reduced anxiety, depressed mood and salivary cortisol (stress hormone) levels and resulted in decreased body dissatisfaction associated with anorexia.
Hart, S., Field, T. Hernandez-Reif, M., Nearing, G., Shaw, S., Schanberg, S., & Kuhn, C. (2001).
Anorexia symptoms are reduced by massage therapy. Eating Disorders, 9, 289-299.
Back Pain: Massage lessened lower back pain, depression and anxiety, and improved sleep. The massage therapy group also showed improved range of motion and their serotonin and dopamine levels were higher.
Hernandez-Reif, M., Field, T., Krasnegor, J., Theakston, T. (2001). Low back pain is reduced and
range of motion increased after massage therapy. International Journal of Neuroscience, 106, 131-145.
Behavior Problem Children: Preschool children with behavior problems who received massage showed less solitary play, and less aggression.
Escalona, A., Field, T., Cullen, C., Hartshorn, K., & Cruz, C. (In Review). Behavior problem
preschool children benefit from massage therapy. Early Child Development and Care.
Breast Cancer: Massage therapy reduced anxiety and depression and improved immune function including increased natural killer cell number.
Hernandez-Reif, M., Ironson, G., Field, T., et al, (In Review). Breast cancer patients have
improved immune functions following massage therapy. Journal of Psychosomatic Research.
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3. Grapefruit is rich in vitamin C and contains pectin, which can help lower cholesterol levels, and bioflavonoids which are thought to neutralize cancer-causing substances.
Freshly squeezed juices may help to cleanse the body by flushing out waste products and harmful toxins. The high acidity levels and simple sugars contained in fruit juice can contribute to tooth and gum problems so rinsing the mouth after drinking is important.
Grapefruit is beneficial to blood types A and AB and neutral to B and O.
Reference: Foods That Harm Foods That Heal
Eat Right 4 Your Type
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4. Inspirational quotes
Find inspiring people - spend time there. Inspiring people are like vitamins for our spirit.
SARK
If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude. Don't complain.
Maya Angelou
Stories are medicine. They have such power; they do not require that we do, be, act anything -
we need only listen.
- Clarissa Pinkola Estes
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5. Home Remedies :
Most of the body's healing processes occur when we sleep. The importance of sleep cannot be over-stated. A good tip for a great night's sleep is to dim the lights an hour or two before you retire. Remember, it's not how many hours you sleep but the quality of sleep that is vital.
- James Enkel
For itchy skin, whether from allergic reactions or insect bites, try this Ayurvedic home remedy.
Coarsely chop a small bunch of washed cilantro and put it in the blender with about 1/3 cup of water and blend. Drink the juice and apply some of the pulp to your skin for quick relief. Cilantro is also great for detoxification. So don't wait for itchy skin to add cilantro to your diet.
Cilantro is the leaf of the young coriander plant, Coriandrum sativum, a herb in the parsley family, similar to anise.
For Bladder Infections try one teaspoon of olive oil and one teaspoon of garlic juice mixed in a glass of warm water. This should help eliminate the bacteria responsible for bladder infections. Drink three times a day, before meals. Substitute cranberry juice for the water if the infection is especially stubborn.
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6. Life Coaching
Recall the things that have held you back. And imagine how you now can get beyond them.
Think of the problems that have frustrated you so. And imagine how you can now rise above them.
Look at how far you've come. And imagine how far you can now go.
Think of all that you've learned. And imagine what you can now do with that knowledge.
Consider all you've done in the past year. And imagine what you'll now be able to do.
You're now in a better position than ever to imagine the very best. And what you can imagine will lead to what you can be.
- Ralph Marston
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7. 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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8. What's Happening
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.
Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice annual Natural Therapies Awareness Day on Saturday 17th September from 10:30am to 4:30pm. Therapies, stands and talks from Aromatherapy to Yoga. Admission £3. Please support them if you can.
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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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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