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The first day of spring is also called the vernal equinox which comes from Latin, “vernal” meaning “spring” and “equinox” meaning “equal night”. This is the time when there are exactly 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of darkness in the 24 hour day. It is only twice a year, on the spring and autumn equinox that if you were to stand on the equator, the sun will pass directly overhead. It’s been reported that the spring equinox is the only time of the year you can stand a raw egg on its end………
Along with the spring cleaning we do for our homes at this time of year, it’s also a great time to consider a spring clean of ourselves by doing a detox or cleanse. Equinox’s are a great time to reflect, retreat and ease yourself safely into the new spring energy by cutting down on the heaviness of winter foods that have helped fuel us through the cold.
First, lighten up your toxin load. Eliminate alcohol, caffeine, cigarettes, refined sugars and saturated fats, all of which act as toxins in the body. Stress is another deterrent to good health. It triggers your body to release stress hormones into your system. While these hormones can provide the “adrenaline rush” to win a race or meet a deadline, in large amounts they create toxins and make your liver work much harder trying to deal with these. So it’s a good idea to detox stressful life situations along with detoxifying your body.
Secondly, look at what you are putting into your body. At least 2 litres of water are needed daily for your body to function. Taking a bottle of water with you when you go out, or if you sit at a desk, ensure that as soon as your glass is empty, refill it straight away. If you’re like me, there’s always “something” to do, that is more important than filling an empty glass, getting into this good habit will benefit your health incredibly.
Next, look at your diet to give your digestive system a kick start. A diet based on beans, whole grains, nuts and seeds for protein, fruit and vegetables for lots of valuable nutrients. Minimize starchy foods such as potatoes, rice, pasta bread and other flour products. It is best to avoid meat, fish and dairy food. Also stay off manufactured and processes foods as almost all contain a selection of high levels of fat, sugar, salt and chemicals. Cooking destroys some of the nutritious elements in foods, so eating raw food when you can avoids loss.
For a more intense cleanse, try a juice fast for 3 days… an internal shower. It is best not to use too much fruit because of the sugar contents. Lots of different coloured, organic vegetable is ideal.
To support your system one of these homeopathic remedies may benefit your cleanse and can be taken in low potency such as a 6c:-
- Berberis stimulates the kidneys and gallbladder and is a liver remedy. It helps if there is pain in liver and kidneys and is useful if there has been a history of bladder inflammation or cystitis.
- Carduus Marianus protects the liver from toxins and stimulates damaged liver cells to regrow. It can help cleanse the liver and assists digestions of fatty foods.
- Chelidonium also assists detoxification and clears blockages in the liver. It has been known to reduce blood pressure. A keynote for use of this remedy is if the right scapula is painful or history of right lung problems.
- Taraxacum has a diuretic effect and is used as a kidney cleanse and liver remedy. Use if there is fluid retention or difficulty urinating. You may notice a mapped tongue which is a useful indicator for this remedy.
Here a couple of simple naturopathic techniques you can use to support your body during a cleanse:
- Dry Skin Brushing The Skin is an organ of elimination just like the kidneys and the colon, and more than 1lb of waste products are discharged through the skin every day! If the Skin becomes inactive with the pores choked by millions of dead cells, then impurities will remain within the body. How do you Dry Skin Brush? Using a natural, not synthetic body brush (preferably with a long handle), brush the skin when dry, starting at the soles of your feet and working your way up your legs, your front torso and your back, brushing as vigorously as you feel able to. Next do your hands and up your arms. Focus the brush strokes towards the heart. Don’t do your face but you can brush the back of your neck and scalp.
- Hot and Cold Water therapy is a cleansing, revitalising and energising way to support your body and it’s totally free! Switching from hot to cold 3 times at the end of your morning shower will encourage blood flow to the surface of your skin pushing toxins out through the skin whilst encouraging circulation Gradually build up the temperatures as you go so that the last times are much hotter and much colder. Staying under the cold for a good 20-30 seconds at the end will leave you feeling fabulous! Finishing with cold brings about internal heat as the body will want to regain its temperature. Leaving yourself hot will not do the same. If you don’t have a shower then cool yourself down after your bath. Splash yourself all over with cool/cold water, especially your feet and legs (this helps to calm a busy mind). In an ideal world you would dry skin brush first thing in the morning, then shower after, ending with the hot and cold switch! A fabulous way to start any day.
What is one of the most important ways to detoxify the body? Exercise, whether its taking the dog out, gardening, walking the kids to school or more structured with a class of yoga, qi gong or pilates anything that gets the heart working that little bit harder will benefit your detox.
Mothers Day (18th March)
As my way of ‘BIGGING UP’ all the mums out there, I am offering my time on Monday 19th March free of charge (donations welcome which will go to charity). Interested?? If you are a mum and bring your children to the clinic, or if you come to the clinic and think your mother would benefit from a consultation with me then book in. Simple as that… Act quickly though as there are limited spaces.
So with your detox planned and your mother indulged, why don’t you go and try standing that egg on its end….. Or you could save yourself some time and eggs, apparently the equinox has nothing to do with it, it’s near on impossible at any time of the year!
Where to buy Homeopathic remedies – Homeopathic remedies can be bought from healthfood shops, chemists or pop into the clinic.
Homeopathic remedies are often used as self-help for simple conditions, however for more serious complaints a homeopath, GP or health professional should be consulted before using homeopathic medicines.
Written by Sarah Allenby-Byrne, Homeopath
On the First Day of Christmas my true love bought for me a Foam Roller from Coast for my iliotibial bands (ITB’s).
Here’s how to use it.
Merry Christmas from all of us at Coast.
On the Second Day of Christmas my true love bought for me a special offer from Coast of a 2 for 1 TREATMENT & A CLASS
A choice of either a Yoga or Pilates class and the choice of a 1/2 hour treatment of either Reflexology, Deep Tissue Massage, Thai Yoga Massage, Sports Massage or Chair Massage – all for only £26.
Happy Boxing Day.
On the THIRD DAY OF CHRISTMAS my true love gave to me a special offer from Coast of a MASSAGE TRIO – 3x 30 minute treatments for £60
Have you always been a bit confused or overwhelmed as to which massage treatment would be most suitable & beneficial for you?
Coast is offering you an amazing opportunity to try out 3 different massages for yourself from the variety of treatments available at the clinic:
Choose any three 30 minute treatments from the following:
- therapeutic – a gentle great stress relieving treatment, helping you to unwind & relax after a hectic day, soothes away aches & pains
- reflexology – is a holistic, non-invasive therapy that applies gentle pressure to the reflex points on the feet.
- deep -tissue – works very deeply into muscle fibres, reducing deep rooted muscle tension & breaks down stubborn knots & scar tissue in problem areas
- chair massage (including Indian head massage) – performed through clothing on a fully adjustable, ergonomic massage chair for maximum comfort, focuses specifically on the muscles of the upper body & includes an Indian head massage
- sports massage/injury – deep tissue that can be used on an injury.
- thai yoga – a dynamic, rhythmical, dance like treatment, performed on a futon, through clothing which releases energy blockages in the body & in so doing helps to reduce muscle aches & tension by using palming, thumb, elbow & foot pressure & by applying gentle passive hatha yoga stretches, suitable for all regardless of size, age or flexibility.
On the Fourth Day of Christmas my true love bought for me a Yoga 1-2-1 with the lovely Ginny or Emma.
Enjoy an hour of just concentrating on you, your body and your breath. This could be the start of something good…
On the Fifth Day of Christmas I received from Coast, FIVE Homeopathic sessions for the price of Four.
This special offer gives you a 20% discount on your Homeopathic treatment AND it includes the remedies. Come along and meet Sarah, our Homeopath and experience the profound effect of what Homeopathy can do for you.
On the Sixth Day of Christmas you could buy a 60 minute massage – because you are worth it!
On the Seventh Day of Christmas you could join us in celebrating a big Happy 7th Birthday to Coast. Thanks to everyone for the last years and looking forward to the next.
On the Eighth Day of Christmas you could invest in shaping up your body and reducing reoccurring lower back pain with an eight week course of Pilates or Yoga.
Check out our class schedule to find a suitable class time and day for you. What a great way to start the New Year.
Looking good and feeling good!
On the Ninth Day of Christmas could partake in 90 luxurious minutes of a Thai Yoga massage. Ahhh…
On the Tenth Day of Christmas you could buy 10 Chiropractic or Osteopathy treatments for the price of nine. That’s a 10% discount!
On the Eleventh Day of Christmas you could try a heavenly cranial sacral treatment for only £20, usually £40. A heavenly half price bargain!
On the Twelfth Day of Christmas – time to DETOX & we can help. Get rid of that bloated, lethargic feeling along with the Christmas decorations.
Come along and talk with Sue our Nutritionist. She can advise you on how to best clean your body internally so that you function better both physically and mentally. You’ll have so much more energy.
You know you’ve been promising yourself this for a long time – Do it!
Book and pay for a treatment of Reflexology by November 18th and all you will have to pay is the reduced rate of £30.
We will also donate a further £5.00 to Children in Need.
It’s a win win situation.
Call us now on 01273 321133 or check out our website www.coast-chiropractic.co.uk
Relax with some Reflexlogy
We are very pleased to announce that we are now offering Reflexology by our Reflexologist, Elke Hilland. Reflexology has many benefits; whether you are in need of stress relief or just would like a truly relaxing yet energizing treatment, Reflexology is a great way to achieve just that.
Benefit from our introductory offer of just £25 for a 1hr session – that’s £10 off the usual price of £35 when you book your appointment in June 2011.
chair massage
special offer (valid until 30/03/11)
30 mins @ £20
An ideal treatment for those who prefer to receive a massage fully clothed, using no oils. Performed on an ergonomically designed, fully adjustable chair, for maximum comfort, making it suitable for everyone.
Chair massage specifically targets the muscles of the upper body & provides an effective treatment in reducing muscle aches and tension in the:
* back, neck, shoulder, arms & hands *
incorporating an Indian head massage which is highly effective in reducing tension headaches & reducing stress & anxiety levels, therefore promoting relaxation.
Chair massage is the perfect treatment to receive before your chiropractic treatment or yoga/pilates class as it helps to loosen & warm up the muscles of the torso.
Also, if you work closeby to coast, you can experience the immediate benefits of chair massage when you need it most i.e during your working day, pop in & receive a treatment during your lunch break & return to work with renewed energy levels, reduced muscle tension, feeling invigorated & feeling GREAT!!!
appointments available with jeanette:
tues: 4pm-7pm
weds: 2.30pm-7pm
(& earlier on a weds if requested)
Chair Massage Special Offer
Chair Massage
Yeah – I know, it’s a mouthful, but what a bargain!
On Tuesdays and Wednesdays and NOW on Fridays, you can book a 15 minute Chair Massage before your Chiropractic/Osteopathic treatment for the total cost of £43 (that means the massage is only £9!!!).
The Massage relaxes you and allows you to get more benefit from your Chiropractic/Osteopathic treatment.
