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The perfect St.Valentines Gift!
You & your partner can share the unique romantic experience of receiving a relaxing table massage lying side by side . . . in the same room . . . at the same time.
The treatments are geared to meet individual needs – so whether you’d like a relaxing holistic massage or if you’d prefer a deep-tissue/sports massage – both can be catered for.
Massages take place in Coasts lovely newly refurbished Pilates/Yoga Studio & are carried out by two of our resident therapists:
Cherry Loane, Jeanette Mahoney, Shalina Sheikh.
Costs: £99 – 60 minute treatment
Bookings available :
Sat 13th @ 1.30pm / 3pm / 4.30pm
Sun 14th @ 12pm / 1.30pm/ 3pm/ 4.30pm
Mon 15th @ 6pm / 7.15pm
Limited availability so please book as soon as possible with reception on 01273 321133, to avoid disappointment.
The perfect Valentines Day Gift
For both of you!
The last year has been a difficult one for me (I know there are many of you that feel the same). No matter how much I tried to improve situations, another crisis occurred. It felt like hiking up a hill made of treacle. Thankfully, I managed to care enough about myself to continue juicing, (I swear, it’s my top health tip), which kept me going but I was still suffering from the effects of stress. For me this results in insomnia and body pain, especially in my feet and legs.
One particularly dreary day in January I decided to soak in an Epsom Salts bath; my mother used to do it so I thought I would give it a go. I’m not a bath person; I like to shower and get on with my day. I took my kindle, lit some candles and soaked… until the water cooled. Went to bed, slept like a baby and woke up feeling great! Since then, I have been having an Epsom salts bath once or twice a week. It hasn’t got rid of the problems but it has aided me in reducing my body pain and improving my quality of sleep which definitely aides in me being able to cope with what life throws at me more competently.
Why do it works (the science bit)
Epsom salts are a naturally occurring mineral compound of magnesium and sulfate. Both of these minerals are easily absorbed through the skin whether via a foot bath or a bath (greater surface area, therefore more effective).
Magnesium is commonly lacking in our diets, due to modern farming methods, however, it is vital for over 300 enzyme reactions in our bodies (and that is what we know of, there will be many more of which we are unaware). Some of those enzyme reactions are responsible in reducing inflammation, muscle pain/cramps, anxiety, relieves constipation; magnesium is also a natural sedative and therefore can help with sleeping problems.
Sulfates help with the absorption of other nutrients, easing migraines, and flushing toxins. They also help strengthen the walls of the digestive tract.
Here are some of the benefits that Epsom salts baths can provide:
- Promotes relaxation / eases stress
- Eases muscle pain
- Eases sprains/sports injuries/bruises
- Promotes sleep
- Relieves constipation (can also be taken orally, e.g during a liver cleanse)
- Flushes heavy metals/toxins from the cells = aides in detoxing
Last month there was an article in The Daily mail, with celebrities Gwyneth Paltrow, Victoria Beckham and Elle Macpherson claiming the miracles of Epsom salts baths including: reduced bloating/flat tummy to a hangover cure. Epsom salts will reduce bloating but.. and as far as a hangover cure; yes it helps detox your body so will aid in reducing the symptoms of a hangover, however, your liver will still be over loaded from drinking to much alcohol. I would try and look at the bigger picture of these claims. Epsom salts is a great aide but as always, what you are putting in your body is extremely important.
To get started
Fill your bath tub with warm water and add 250 grams or more of Epsom salts. The more salt you add, the greater the effect. Then soak for at least 20 mins.
If you really want to improve the whole experience I recommend using a body brush to stimulate the skin/lymphatic system (it makes your skin feel like silk too) and opens the pores before a 20-minute soak in an Epsom salts bath.
You can purchase your Epsom salts from the clinic, £3.50 for 1/2 kg, £5.50 for 1 kg. Our salts are from Westlab, the highest food quality Epsom salts. We also carry the dry body brushes. Cheap, effective aides to health.
If you have never indulged in an Epsom salt bath, give it a go. It’s an efficient and inexpensive way to relieve stress and improve your health.
Written by Anne French
Many of us may have found ourselves listening to a friend/relative who appears not to be coping with the stresses of life, and/or who appears to be suffering from muscular pain/tension as a result of their stress. As a supportive friend perhaps we have suggested to our troubled pal/relative…why don’t you have a massage to relax and unwind! Or perhaps this has been recommended to you? But have you ever really questioned how exactly does massage work in this way? Why is it relaxing?
Of course setting the scene helps, calming music and soothing aromatherapy oils both help to create an ambience conducive to relaxation, but what is happening physically to the body during a massage to achieve a further state of relaxation?
The level of tension held in muscle tissue throughout the body, is controlled by the nervous system. Tension can build up in specific areas of tissue that are continually held in a shortened position, this could be caused by an injury or by emotional, postural, occupational or over-use factors. The nervous system gets used to holding on to this tension and after time accepts this level as normal.
Deep tissue massage techniques on a tender spot often cause initial pain, followed afterwards by relaxation. A couple of theories have emerged to explain this, firstly the pain factor causes a release of endorphins which suppress pain and so release tension. Furthermore, the pressure compresses the blood vessels and starves the immediate area of blood, when the pressure is released the blood floods back in and the nervous system reacts to these changes by relaxing the local tissues that are being worked on . . . hey presto! Tension is released!
So we can see massage has a direct impact on the nervous system, it stimulates the nerve receptors in the tissues which control tissue tension and furthermore , the mechano-receptors (nerve endings) that respond to pressure, touch and warmth are also stimulated. When the therapist touches the clients body, this is registered by sensory receptors in the skin, muscles or joints and messages are relayed to the spinal cord and up to the brain for processing. This results in messages flowing down the spinal cord, via motor nerves to the skeletal muscle. The neurochemical balance in the brain responds to the incoming information and the homeostatic balance of the body is altered, this affects the parasympathetic pathway of the autonomic nervous system which results in relaxation.
There are 2 divisions of the autonomic nervous system (ANS) the sympathetic nervous system (SNS) and the parasympathetic nervous system (PNS). The SNS is often called the “fight or flight” pathway which is triggered when we are startled, excited or challenged, it is aroused with emotions associated with anger, joy and fear.
The PNS is connected to the normal and relaxed functioning of the body processes. When the PNS is activated the heart-beat slows and blood pressure is reduced, breathing rate slows down and may become deeper, blood vessels to skeletal muscles return to normal and digestion is promoted. This is often why during a massage a client may feel their tummy rumbling.
Tension in the soft tissues may reduce output from the mechano-receptors, which can cause over-activity in the SNS. By releasing this tension, massage can restore the balance by stimulating the PNS and in so doing bringing the body back to a relaxed state of being.
Massage induces a state of relaxation by activating the Parasympathetic Nervous System – which lowers blood pressure, slows heart-rate and encourages deep, slower breathing.
Specific massage techniques help the nervous system “let go” which results in a release of muscle tension and a reduction in pain.
Written by Jeanette Mahoney – massage therapist
therapeutic, deep-tissue, thai yoga, chair, pregnancy massage
The power of touch!
Massage . . . relax . . . unwind
Coast offers a variety of massage treatments from 30 – 90 minutes, ranging from £30-£60 from our team of therapists.
Massage Gift Vouchers are available
The perfect gift for Mothers Day!!!!
February sees Cupid draw back his bow and shoot an arrow straight through the heart, or so the song goes. Love is intrinsically good for us and good for our hearts. It is one of the things that make us human. You could even say consciousness is love, or love is a large part of consciousness; love of sweethearts, love of family, love of friends, love of what we do, love of being alive, and of course love of the self.
In Chinese medicine joy is the emotion of the heart, and the spirit (or shen) is said to reside in the heart. This aspect of spirit refers to emotional intelligence, or the intuitive feeling part of consciousness which is stored in the heart. So often we treat the heart and pericardium channels in acupuncture to affect problems with the spirit or mind.
Problems such as depression, panic attacks, forgetfulness, anxiety, palpitations and insomnia, all show that the heart organ, or the fire element is out of balance.
Insomnia is a very common problem people seek acupuncture for and is a classic sign the heart energy is not settled. In Chinese medicine the shen is said to be anchored by the yin of the material blood. i.e. when you fall asleep there is enough blood to pull down and ground the spinning yang activity of the mind and produce that delicious moment where you fall asleep. When there is a lack of heart blood, the thoughts continue to spin around and around for hours, or one falls asleep but for an insufficient time and the shen pops awake again at 3 in the morning bright as a button. Heat can also be involved in agitating the shen or depleting the yin (fluids and blood) and contributing to insomnia.
So treating the heart is often key to insomnia and most problems where we feel too much or too little. The heart is known as the Emperor in Chinese medicine because it is where the spirit resides. It is through our spirit that we perceive ourselves and others and interact with the world around us.
So if my heart is happy, I love myself and my experience of life is better.
So more love the better right? Why not take the next 30 seconds out to complete this life changing exercise! It’s simple and free and nobody will know you are doing it so you won’t feel silly! Just close your eyes (after you`ve read this) sink your awareness down inside your chest, midway between the breast bone and spine and just become aware of your breath. Just focus on the rising and falling of the chest and relax. Then, when you’re ready, just look down with your mind’s eye and smile. Not with your mouth but just with the same feeling a smile would create. An inner smile. Smile at your heart and feel good. Now you have connected to your heart energy feel free to affirm anything you want. Don’t forget to say I Love you, it is Valentine’s Day soon after all!
Written by Jeremy Marshall, Acupuncturist
With the holiday season nearly upon us, over-indulgence of food and drink can bring about or exacerbate digestive problems and cause discomfort.
One of the attractive features of homeopathy is that with a vast amount of homeopathic remedies available, the most appropriate remedy for the individual symptoms presented by the person are chosen, rather than treating a named illness.
The Merck Manual 15th edition defines Irritable Bowel Syndromes as “motility disorders involving the small intestine and large bowel associated with various degrees of abdominal pain, constipation or diarrhoea, largely as a reaction to stress in a susceptible individual”. It may also be referred to as nervous or functional diarrhoea or mucous colitis.
Taking a detailed case history from a patient usually uncovers stress factors the patient is / has been subjected to, and IBS can be one of its manifestations. Here are a look at five remedies that I have successfully used in practice for symptoms of IBS and the personality types that these are most suited to.
Natrum Muriaticum: (Sodium Chloride – Salt) This remedy is suited to persons of an intensively private and sensitive nature, not known for making small talk or gossiping so they appear reserved and shy. They prefer to avoid social gatherings and enjoy their own company. Their sensitivity means that they can be easily hurt, and once upset they tend to hold insults and grudges. They have a dislike of slimy foods such as undercooked egg white, oysters and bread, but like salty and starchy foods. Mid-morning is the time they would feel hungry or their symptoms aggravate and when under stress they can lose their appetite.
When affected by the symptoms of IBS they could experience indigestion, cramping pains, wind, hiccups and bloating that is worse after eating. Their mouth is dry with a bitter, salty taste, and when in pain they become very thirsty. They will strain to pass a stool and after completing the act of defecation feel as though more stool remains in the rectum.
Lycopodium – (Club Moss) This remedy is suited to people who can be angry but have difficulty expressing their feelings. They can be easily offended or embarrassed and have a fear of failure, particularly of exams of public speaking or of being lost, and since they are intellectual people it can make them seem impatient and irritable, rude and domineering. They do not like to be alone but also do not like company, preferring to know that there is someone else in another room in the house or office.
Although they are hungry for their food, they feel full up quickly even when they have only eaten a small amount, can suffer with flatulence and dislike the feeling of pressure of tight clothes. They like to eat chocolate and sugary, sweet foods but have a dislike of onions; their symptoms can be worse between 4.00 and 8.00pm. Symptoms of constipation, flatulence, indigestion, belching and heartburn are commonly found with this remedy. Beans, cabbage, onions and other flatulent foods can distress this person’s digestive system and passing wind will give relief.
Pulsatilla (Pasque flower) A gentle, mild natured individual that is easily moved to laugh or cry, shy initially yet make, and keep, lots of friends. They are very easily influenced or hurt and will suppress their feelings, becoming moody and full of anxiety. They particularly worry about what others will think of them; if they feel humiliated they blame themselves for what has happened. With a desire to be in the fresh air, all their symptoms are improved.
Their appetite is changeable and they are sensitive to fatty or rich foods, they tend not to feel thirsty but experience a bad or bitter taste in the mouth in the mornings. Bitter belching, indigestion and heartburn pains are worse at night, stomach rumbles and wind is difficult to expel. Their stool can change from constipation to diarrhoea within the course of a day. Changeability is the keynote of this remedy.
Calcarea Carbonica (Calcium Carbonate) Where Nat Mur types tend to be lean, the Calc Carb personality is more robust. They are happy, contented types when they are well, but once stress affects them it makes them very anxious and cause them to worry about everything, particularly their own health. When under stress they become sluggish both mentally and physically, becoming concerned about what other people might think of them. They are dependable and reliable and take their responsibilities very seriously with a tendency to overwork, leading to exhaustion; they will plod on because they are so stubborn and fearful they might lose their job.
Sweating occurs on both mental and physical exertion and is more profuse during sleep. They experience a bad, sour taste in their mouth and feel much worse when the atmosphere is cold and damp, being in a draught and for drinking milk. Their digestion is sluggish, their metabolism is slow and therefore they can gain weight easily and their stool symptoms are constipation at first, followed by sour-smelling diarrhoea. Tight clothing does not suit them, since it makes the painful bloating worse. Belching is sour and they suffer with flatulence.
Nux Vomica (Poison Nut) The personality associated with Nux Vom is one who is excitable, enthusiastic, ambitious, a workaholic with a creative mind who is critical, fussy and easily frustrated by limitations and can become irritable and argumentative at home or at work. They dislike being contradicted or being disturbed and if this happens they may shout or swear at the person who has offended them.
They have a tendency to eat highly spiced foods, smoke, like alcohol, drink excess coffee and over-indulge in the wrong foods at the wrong times, often due to the effect of mental and emotional stress. They may take medicines to combat the effects of insomnia brought on by overwork, living on stimulants and a lack of exercise.
Overindulgence can lead to a slowing down of the digestive process, causing the stomach to feel heavy and bloated particularly after eating. Other symptoms would be cramping, heartburn, indigestion, flatulence and constipation. A hot drink and passing wind helps to relieve these symptoms. Working late and eating at irregular hours may lead to a bad night’s sleep so for the person who wakes jaded with the feeling of a ‘hangover’, breakfast is certainly out of the question; the day will start with a cup of coffee. When the hunger pangs kick in later on there will be a craving for foods that further stress the digestive system. A hard stool, alternating with watery diarrhoea and a possible feeling of faintness is associated with their digestive complaints.
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.
Reflexology is a very gentle holistic therapy that has been a very
useful tool to our ancient forefathers as much as today’s modern
societies. One of the reasons why so many people find Reflexology very
helpful as a preventive healthcare and to ease their symptoms is that
this therapy breaks the pattern of stress.
Many of you may be aware of
the negative impact continuous stress can have on our health. However,
stress in itself is neither good nor bad. It is simply the internal
response of our bodies to external changes and difficulties and
therefore a tool for our survival. When we experience stress our
systems prepare for “fight or flight” as our bodies cannot distinguish
between a real threat and “imagined”. Most of the outside stressors in
our society are “imagined” like for example a looming dinner with the
in-laws, a speech we have to give, deadlines at work etc.
Other factors include for example quality of food, environmental pollution,
imbalance between exercise and rest. It is impossible to avoid stress
altogether, however, how we deal with stress is key to our well-being.
When we are stressed our bodies prepare for the situation by making
changes such as releasing adrenaline & noradrenalin, increasing the
heart rate, shutting down our digestive system, tensing of muscles and
many more. Over a short period of time these changes won’t affect our
bodies negatively, if the pattern of stress is unbroken though, it may
lead to all manners of problems and lowered immunity. As we relax our
bodily systems return to normal: the blood pressure will be lowered,
the digestion functions properly again, muscles relax and so on. Our
bodies can then start to repair themselves and work towards
homeostasis.
Whilst in principle our bodies work the same, everyone is different
when it comes to finding ways to relax. A lot of people use exercise
such as yoga, pilates or any other exercise, whilst others turn to
activities like reading or meditation. Unfortunately, some of us are so
used to being “on the go” all the time, that we find it very difficult
to relax. This is where Reflexology comes in. EEG brain activity based
research has shown that Reflexology effectively relaxes the person
receiving treatment. This is partly due to touch being very relaxing
and nurturing and partly due to the changes in the body affected by
the techniques applied. Reflexology is mostly carried out with the
clients lying on their back on a treatment couch ensuring that they
are comfortable and warm to enhance relaxation. Furthermore, all you
have to take off are your shoes and socks which eliminates any
potential anxiety about getting undressed. Carrying out treatments
whilst fully clothed also aids the relaxation process as for many
people the idea of getting undressed to receive treatment is causing
them anxiety.
In my experience, and most reflexologists will agree with me on this,
reflexology – although very beneficial as a ‘one-off’ treatment –
works best and tends to show it’s true potential through regular
treatments. As mentioned before, our daily lives are full of stressors
that we cannot avoid; giving the body a chance to reset its clock
regularly is therefore the best way to prevent ill health. Don’t wait
any longer, start resetting your clock on a regular basis in whichever
way you choose and stick to it. If you are like myself and find
yourself working through yet another lunch break or until late at
night, book yourself in for reflexology treatment today.
Written by Elke Hillard
A few weeks ago I took a long weekend; my first break in ages. I needed some time and space away from my normal environment to make a new life plan, as I felt I had lost the plot a little as far as work / life balance was concerned. So I spent 4 days with a friend, at a beautiful spa resort in Sussex. It was perfect. I slept and I ate and I slept and I exercised and I slept and I read and I slept and I was massaged and I slept and I slept and I slept. I felt so good and it showed on my face.
I really didn’t realise I needed to sleep so much. I knew I was stressed, running a small business in this economic environment is difficult, plus there is always some crisis either just happened or about to happen, so sometimes my sleep patterns are disturbed as I toss and turn when my thoughts won’t stop. Now I realise, I was sleep deprived.
A recent study conducted at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm investigated whether sleep deprived people were perceived as less healthy and less attractive than people that had had a full night’s sleep. They took 23 participants aged between 18-31 years and photographed them after a full 8 hour night’s sleep. They then deprived the participants of sleep and once again photographed them in the morning. These photographs were then presented to 65 untrained individuals, between the ages of 18-61, to rate the participants attractiveness and perceived health on a 1-10 scale.
Their findings revealed that those images showing the sleep deprived versions of the participants had overwhelmingly lower scores and that those versions of the participants were perceived as less healthy, less attractive and more tired compared with when they were well rested.
So beauty sleep is just that; a chance for your mind and body to rest and recover. And for those of you that didn’t see me in the first few days after my return to the clinic (and therefore can’t disagree with this statement) I looked REALLY good.
Now there are other studies on sleep deprivation that suggest that poor sleep effects heart health, cholesterol levels, hormone levels, the appearance of skin and hair, obesity, depression and diabetes.
Sleep, is obviously, one of the most important aspects of our health and well-being. The average adult needs 8 hours of sleep per night. However, studies show that most adults get a lot less than that, an average of 5 hours of sleep per night (that’s probably all you parents out there). Insomnia caused by stress causes more stress and can be a vicious cycle. So here are some tips for a good night’s sleep.
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Regular exercise like walking will reduce stress hormones (but don’t exercise within two hours of your bedtime, it may keep you awake).
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Don’t nap late in the afternoon.
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Don’t drink caffeine drinks (coffee, tea, soft drinks) after 3pm.
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Avoid large meals a couple of hours before you sleep. A light snack is fine.
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Stop working on any task an hour before you retire to bed, so that you have time to calm your brain.
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Don’t discuss emotional issues right before bedtime.
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Don’t watch TV or work on the computer in your bedroom.
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Make sure your bedroom room temperature is comfortable and well ventilated.
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Keep noise and light to a minimum.
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Learn a relaxation technique.
Here are some products that have been known to aid a good night’s sleep
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Chamomile – tea and essential oil have been used for their calming effects and for insomnia relief. Do not use if pregnant as it may stimulate uterine contractions.
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Valerian – has been found to not only decrease sleep onset time but also promotes a deeper sleep in small studies. This herb becomes more effective overtime, so taking it nightly works better than taking it only on the odd night.
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5HTP – is a precursor to serotonin, a neurotransmitter (you may have heard of because of the rampant use of antidepressants) which then goes on to make Melatonin that helps regulate the sleep-wake cycle (circadian cycles). This product can help whether the trouble is falling asleep or staying asleep. Melatonin is available over the counter in North American but unfortunately, you cannot buy it here, however, 5HTP is available in this country. Do not take this product if you are on antidepressants.
Get a good night’s sleep and chances are you will live a longer healthier life AND look good.
Written by Anne French
References-:
Association of onset of obesity with sleep duration and shift work among Japanese adults.
Itani O, Kaneita Y, Murata A, Yokoyama E, Ohida T.
Sleep Med. 2011 Apr;12(4):341-5.
Obesity and metabolic syndrome: Association with chronodisruption, sleep deprivation, and melatonin suppression.
Reiter RJ, Tan DX, Korkmaz A, Ma S.
Ann Med. 2011 Jun 13.
Beauty sleep: experimantal study on the perceived health and attractiveness of sleep deprived people.
Axelsson J, Sundelin T, Ingre M, Van Someren EJ, Olsson A, Lekander M.
BMJ. 2010 Dec 14;341:c6614. doi: 10.1136/bmj.c6614.
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.
A lot of patients ask ‘will my low back or neck pain return?‘ The answer (as usual) is that depends, particularly as a lot of physical problems are linked to increases in stress levels. The body is brilliant at coping with all the things we throw at it day-to-day, such as an unbalanced diet; working long hours; not taking time for yourself; not getting some form of exercise. Problems come as the body has only so much capacity to absorb the abuse that we throw at it.
Life, for most of us, is currently very stressful and the level of stressors around us increases all the time e.g. pollution; reduced quality of food; changing work patterns; increased uncertainty in modern society. No wonder our cave person (politically correct) bodies are struggling to keep up with this evolution, we just weren’t built to live like this!
The body’s’ in built stress responses were designed to help cave people deal with situations of imminent danger e.g. avoiding getting eaten by a woolly mammoth. Our bodies however do not differentiate modern stresses from prehistoric ones, so we over use these stress responses in our daily life continually overproducing stress hormones (Cortisol and Adrenaline).
Some of the prolonged effects of these stress hormones are:
- Decreased bone density
- Higher blood pressure
- Impaired cognitive performance (foggy thinking)
- Reduced immunity i.e. more coughs and colds
- Increases inflammatory responses in the body = pain
- Increased abdominal fat, which is associated with heart attacks and strokes
It is your body and it needs a bit of help!
Increased stress tends to mean we crave carbohydrates which are most easily available as sweets and chocolate. The energy from these is short-lived and puts further strain on our adrenal glands increasing the problems above. The solution is to avoid these sugary snacks and replace them with foods that break down more slowly and therefore give us energy, spread evenly over a longer period of time. Foods like:
- Nuts (if you are not allergic !) e.g. almonds; brazils nuts; pistachios; chestnuts; coconuts
- Seeds – easiest found in seed mixes containing pumpkin; sunflower; sesame and linseeds
- Raw vegetables and Hummous
- 1 or 2 bits of fruit a day. (Yes you should be eating vegetables for the rest of the minimum 5 a day.)
Also reduce the use of caffeinated drinks i.e. tea, coffee and energy / sports drinks and replace with water (ideally filtered), herbal teas (try Clipper or Yogi brands, they taste as good as they smell), coffee replacements e.g. Yannoh. Even decaf has some caffeine in it and caffeine increases production of the stress hormones and affects sleep which can lead to reduced body repair.
Boring isn’t it! But you will feel better and your body will thank you. You will also do something to help your health long-term and reduce joint pain therefore seeing the Chiropractor or Osteopath less regularly, consequently saving money.
We stock Yannoh at Coast. If you haven’t already tried it, you are probably thinking ‘nothing substitutes coffee’ and I must agree. But Yannoh actually tastes good. Try it and you’ll see what I mean. We also have a very experienced Nutritionist – Sue Aston if you are interested in maximising what your body should be eating. And then of course, there are Anne French and myself, Stuart Dowden, to help to reduce your stress by improving the function of your body with either Chiropractic or Osteopathy.
Don’t suffer in silence. There is so much you can do to help yourself and we are here to help and support you either with information or therapy.
Written by Stuart Dowden, Osteopath.
DETOX CLASSES AT COAST
Our Nutritionist Sue Aston, is running a 6 week detox course here at Coast starting on Thursday 17th March 2011.
Sue will take you through a 6 stage program to gently cleanse and rid your body of toxins so you feel energised and healthy!
The classes will inform you:
- Why detoxing is important
- The easiest and safest way to detox
- How to maintain a healthy lifestyle
Sue will issue information hand-outs at the end of each class which will include easy recipes and ideas. If you are unable to make a class, the hand-out will still be available for you.
You will be asked to keep a diary of how you feel from one week to the next, which will ensure Sue can give you the very best advice for you individually.
The classes will be held every Thursday, for six weeks, starting on 17th March 2011 at 6.30pm. Each class will last for an hour but extra time at the end will be allowed for any questions. The cost of the course is only £50 which includes all hand-outs! To ensure personal treatment, places are limited, so book yours now to avoid disappointment!
An apple a day could keep the Chiropractor away!
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