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Issue
Number 6 - August 2001
In
this months issue of "Naturally Happy"
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Colonic
Irrigation: Powerful Cleansing!
by
Carol Kunowski: Colonic therapist
Colonics are
a unique treatment that uses water to enable the body to heal itself
for we are frequently dehydrated. Water soothes the body and enables
us to release.
A colonic is a cleansing
of the large colon with warm water( gravity fed) with colloidal silver
in it. The water is circulated through the large intestine (sometimes
called the Colon or Bowel) by means of a speculum, which has an inlet
and outlet tube attached to it and to the machine. While this water
is circulated through the large intestine, the therapist gently massages
the abdominal area to assist in removing the old stale stagnant faecal
matter that has formed.
It is this stagnant
material being stored by the body that causes toxin material to be absorbed
by the blood, producing most of the sickness so prevalent today. By
cleaning out the colon, it enables the rest of the body to follow suit,
for they then start discharging their own toxins.
By massaging the
abdominal area this allows us to get into the reflex points, just like
reflexology on the feet. This allows us to get into areas that are congested.
These are usually emotional points. This then helps us to release the
toxins from the body, as physically you do not normally release, so
we need to get into the emotional aspects for a complete physical and
emotional release.
metaphysically the
colon is holding on to the past. If you are constipated or have diarrhea
for example, there is resistance on line, which means we are reluctant
to go forward or move on. So through talking, it enables us to let go
of whatever we are holding onto. Diet and exercise does play a major
part in our recovery. Therefore these aspects must also be addressed.
It is not necessarily
the most comfortable of treatments but the results outweigh the small
amount of discomfort that you may feel. It is an avenue to empowering
yourself so that you can heal. To find out more about Colonics contact
Carol @ the Auchenflower
Colonic Clinic
Yoga:
ancient, tried, tested and highly effective!
by
Terri Field
Ph D
The pace of
life seems to be increasing almost exponentially with our competing
demands of family, friends and work; continual distraction and over-stimulation
from advertising and the media; and the constant need to keep up-to-date
with changes in technology .
Even if we wanted to, most of us cannot remove
ourselves from the rapid pace of change and everyday stress. Therefore,
it's essential that we learn how to deal effectively with it. But how
to choose from the myriad of cures and strategies presently available
to us? One ancient, tried and tested, system is yoga.
Yoga, as a system,
extends beyond physical postures, to include breath control, meditation,
and ethical guidelines - all aimed at helping the yoga practitioner
along the path of holistic well-being. The postures (along with breathing
techniques) provide relief to those suffering from many different kinds
of physical and emotional ailments. The word "yoga" literally
means "union" and that is precisely what differentiates it
from other remedial techniques that focus on only the mind or the body.
Yoga works in such
a way as to bring oneself to the present moment, to "tune into"
the current state of one's body and mind and to accept this state without
judgement and without reaction - a crucial technique in transforming
negative stress into positive and productive energy. Whilst generally
physical exercise is important to maintain health and well-being, we
need more in our contemporary chaotic times - we can learn, through
yoga, to develop our own centre of stillness and quietness, our own
"inner sanctuary" without withdrawing from our loved ones.
At Yoga for Now,
Terri and Eileen have developed a variety of approaches to cater to
different needs: dynamic yoga classes; workplace yoga classes with an
emphasis on stress relief; stress management programs; and private tuition
suited to individual needs. For further details click on yogafornow
Music
& Singing:
Healing for Everyone!
Anyone can learn
how to sing and anyone can learn to use their voice for healing. This
is the message from well known Psychologist and Voice Worker, Dick Rigby.
"The voice is such a wonderful instrument for having fun, bringing
healing and spiritual development" Dick said.
Not only can people
learn how to sing in tune, but they can also learn how to be more confident
with their voice. "To sing with confidence, we need to overcome
the fear that many of us have of singing". "Once we can learn
to overcome any unreasonable fears about singing, we can learn to use
our voice just as we would learn to play any other musical instrument,"
Dick said.'You
can learn how to rediscover your natural voice and you can use your
voice to express your personal empowerment"
The sound of the
human voice can be used as a wonderful way to heal both oneself as well
as to heal others. "Voice Toning" has been used as a very
effective tool for healing for many years now. Toning is simply the
singing of a single note for an extended period of time for the purpose
of connecting and healing. In Australia, toning is used as a form of
music therapy, and seems to be gaining in popularity.
For most people,
toning is very easy to learn. "When a group tones together, the
sound produced can be very beautiful, even when the voices are untrained".
"It can sound like you are in the middle of a choir singing a Gregorian
Chant", Dick explained. "The power of toning to make physical,
emotional, social and spiritual connections is just amazing".
Many people may sing "a bit out of tune" at times. Often a
person will sing "flat" when they go to sing a high note.
They will not quite reach the note. The good news is that people can
be taught how to tune their voice. This is not such a difficult task.
For most people, the problem lies at the listening end. We simply don't
listen well enough. We don't attend to the note that we are meant to
be singing with enough care. Effective listening is an essential part
of learning how to tune the voice.
Supporting the breath
is also very important both in singing and using the voice to heal.
It is not hard to learn skills such as how to breath more effectively,
how to open up the airways, and how to stand in a more balanced way.
When these skills
are learned, it is easier to maintain a steady note and to project the
voice.
Dick is author of
the book "Holistic Singing and Toning - Developing voice power
for healing and enjoyment". In his book, he explains the many ways
that the human voice can be used in healing. He also describes the power
of the techniques of guided meditation and meditation with toning. These
techniques are very useful for helping people with relaxation and overcoming
sleep disorders.
Singing and toning
can also put energy into your life. Dick reported that "often people
will come to a weekend workshop on Saturday morning feeling tired and
drained, and by Sunday afternoon they are feeling full of energy".
Dick will be teaching these skills at a weekend workshop on 13 th &
14th of October in Brisbane. The workshop is called "Singing for
Fun & Healing - Learn how to sing, tone and heal. For details about
the workshop and further details on Dick
Click here
It's
a guy thing!: Some men still torture their skin
on a daily basis!
Some
men still torture their skin on a daily basis. It's a shock, how few
men actually take care of their skin.
To retain your youthful good looks, you simply have to care for your
skin. Men's skin begins to form deep furrows from the age of 30. It
is a fact that men have thicker, stronger, oilier skin than women, but
being thicker, will sag into deeper folds than women's skin.
In
the corporate world, your skins youthful good looks can be the difference
between winning and losing a deal, or being seen as having passed your
"use by date". Men's skin has it's own unique need, so read
on to discover a few "how's and why's" for wise guys.
Keep it short, keep
it cool. Super-long hot showers may feel good, but they are bad for
the environment, wasting water and energy, and are also horrible for
your skin! Hot water erodes your skin's moisture barrier, leaving it
dry, taut and flaky.
Drop the soap! Most
men still use soap. It's a guy thing! Soap strips the skin of vital
moisture and can lead to breakouts, sensitivity, dry, taut, and flaky
skin. Vitaman's Full Monty face and body shower gel, or Special Cleansing
Gel from Dermalogica, make it easy to fresh start your days and nights
while you're loving that shower.
Be Sensible. Splashing
on alcohol-based after-shave may feel good, but that stinging means
your skin is hurting! Listen to your skin. Taut and flaky from hot water,
stripped of moisture by using soap, and then stung into action with
after shave.. Calm and cool it instead with "Fire
Extinguisher" after-shave balm by Vitaman.
Smooth As a baby's
bottom? Does that describe the way your skin feels after shaving? Foaming
with a soap, or soap based shave cream, may temporarily soften the hair
and skin, but leave it taut, red, dry and flaky.. AGAIN! How much better
to use a shaving preparation designed to care for your skin, to soften
the skin with moisturising ingredients,
allowing a closer shave, and to soften and weaken the hair! Dad didn't
know better, but you can learn a better way.
Get rid of the razor/foam combo and try Dermalogica's Professional Shave
- the choice of celebrities and magazine editors worldwide. Vitamin
has "Smooth As"- you guessed it - a baby's bottom. No self-respecting
femme wants your whiskers scratching her well cared for skin.
Too macho for moisturiser?
Don't be! Men's skin needs moisture to prevent dehydration that causes
premature ageing. If you have an oily skin, choose a light oil free
moisturiser, or one that absorbs that oil.
At Results Skin
Centres, Adelle O'Connor and her team of professional male and female
skin therapists are trained to diagnose your skin, and match the right
cleanser, shave cream, after-shave and moisturiser to your skin and
lifestyle.
Book a complimentary
skin diagnosis, and receive a complimentary Personal Training session
if you walk away with $100 worth of men's skin care on that day!
Click
here for details
The
team at My Health Specials would like to congratulate Adelle on the
launch of the new Results Skin Centre in Bardon.
Practitioner Profile: Michele Lynch - Psychologist
Psychologist
B.A (Psych), P.G.Dip Psych
Psychologists assist
people to explore and resolve issues that are creating difficulty for
them. The role involves improving quality of life by supporting client's
to make informed decisions, choices and changes to their life.
Michele
Lynch is a qualified psychologist, registered with the Queensland Board
of Psychology (Reg. No. 950709). She has over 7 years experience in
the field of Psychology in both a clinical and research capacity.
Michele sees her
role as one of supporting clients and working together to meet their
goals. She takes a very collaborative approach that is aimed at creating
independence and self-sufficiency, rather than one of dependence on
the therapist.
She also takes
a "Life-Coaching" approach, believing that all individuals
can improve and learn new skills, benefit from observation and feedback
and learn to "self-regulate" behavior. Michele
uses a variety of techniques and approaches during sessions.
She works mainly
within a Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy (CBT) framework, but may also integrate
creative media such as sandtray, clay work, symbols and metaphors where
appropriate.
What is CBT ?
Cognitive Behaviour
Therapy (CBT) is a highly effective form of therapy that is based on
the concept that our cognitions or thoughts (what we think), effects
our emotions (what we feel) and our behaviours (what we do).
CBT teaches the
individual to become aware of their inner dialogue or self-talk and
to listen out for 'destructive' or unhelpful thoughts and beliefs (sometimes
called "common thinking errors").
The client then
learns to "challenge" these thoughts and gradually replace
them with more helpful beliefs. Combined with other strategies (such
as Relaxation and Coping Plans), CBT is a suitable framework for treating
a wide range of issues.
Micheles role involves
providing psychology services for children, adolescents and adults for
range of issues, including:
- Anxiety
- Anger
- Depression
- Stress
- Child behaviour
(e.g., non-compliance, aggression, tantrums, bedtime, habits, fears,
self-esteem)
- Enhancing your
relationship with your children (The Power of Praise, Encouraging
Good Behaviour, Teaching New Skills etc)
- Self-esteem,
increasing confidence and assertiveness
- Problem Solving,
Decision Making
- Loss and Grief
- Goal setting
- Personal Development
You can contact
Michele direct @ Indigo House on 3358 1311 or on 0402 156 318.
or click
here.
Short
and Sweet:
Coconut Custard
Meringues with Banana Salad
Ingredients :
Coconut Custard Meringues with Banana Salad
Serves : 10
1/4 cup custard
powder
2 tablespoons castor sugar
2 cups Australian Skim Milk
1/3 cup desiccated coconut
1/3 cup Australian Pure Cream
2 bananas, sliced
2 oranges, segmented
1/4 cup passionfruit
10 preprepared meringues
Method :
Combine custard
powder and castor sugar in a saucepan with a little milk to form a paste.
Add remaining milk and coconut and heat, stirring until thickened. Cool
and fold in cream. Top meringues wih custard and fruit and serve. Banana
Salad: Combine bananas, oranges and passionfruit together.; **This recipe
is suitable for lacto-ovo vegetarians who have adopted a vegetarian
diet for health reasons.
Nutritional Analysis per serve
Serves : 10 Carbohydrates : 49 g
Energy : 1085 kJ Calcium : 84 mg
Protein : 5 g Iron : mg
Fat : 5 g
Laughter
is the best medicine
A
young ventriloquist is touring in the
Southeast and stops to entertain in
a bar in Alababma. He's going through his usual stupid redneck jokes,
when a
big burly guy in the audience stands and says threateningly, "I've
heard just
about enough of your smartass hillbilly jokes--we ain't all stupid here
in
Alabama!!"
Flustered,
the ventriloquist begins to apologize, when the big guy interupts
him and say,"You stay out of this mister--I'm talking to the smartass
little
fella on your knee."
Quote
of the month
"Whatever
happens in life, if it doesn't kill you it can only make you stronger"
Anon
In the next issue of "Naturally Happy"
- Personal training: no excuses!
- Repair and Revatilise with Organics
- Beauty Intelligence: its a state of mind,body and spirit... not
just a look!
My Health Specials provides this information for your personal
education and enrichment. Information provided should not be used for
diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease. Nor should the information
replace the advice of your health care practitioner. Always seek professional
advice if suffering an illness.
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