Timeless
Secrets of Health & Rejuvenation
In
his latest book, Ayurvedic Medicine practitioner and health consultant
Andreas Moritz brings to our attention all of the major issues
concerning health, offering information and effective methods of cleansing
for many of the primal organs and systems of the body, including the
blood and blood vessels and the lymphatic system
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CD Helps Holistic Practitioners 'Earn Their Worth'
Amanda
Goldstone has created a comprehensive CD and workbook to help practitioners
achieve their goals and overcome any limiting beliefs.
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on This Here]
The
Jing Luo: The Definitive Guide to Point Location
From
using The Jing Luo; the Definitive Guide to Point Location one can see
straight away the amount of work gone into compiling this hardcover
bound reference manual.
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on This Here]
The
Channels of Acupuncture
One of the most highly-regarded and respected authors and lecturers
in the West, Giovanni Maciocia, illuminates and examines the art of
traditional Chinese acupuncture with this in-depth look at the secondary
channels and other key structures encompassing the human body in Chinese
anatomy.
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Five Element
This exciting textbook gives a clear, detailed, and accessible presentation
of the main features of constitutional five element acupuncture treatment.
It covers the context and history of this form of acupuncture, as well
as the relevant Chinese medicine theory.
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on This Here]
Survivor
Guide to Bird Flu
The CMA has produced a book - 'The Survivors Guide to Bird Flu: The
Complementary Medical Approach' which is now ready to buy from the new
shop.
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on This Here]
The
Nutri Centre Offers Complete Package
With
over 22,414 different products, The Nutri Centre claims to have the
largest list of nutritional supplements in the world, while also offering
an impressive bookshop specifically related to all fields of the alternative
and complementary therapy industry.
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on This Here]
Dietary
Supplement Research Released
The
US Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS) at the National Institutes of
Health (NIH) announces the release of the 2005 issue of the Annual Bibliography
of Significant Advances in Dietary Supplement Research
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on This Here]
ION
Course Upgradeable to BSc
ION
announce that the top-up modules for the BSc are now accredited by the
University of Bedfordshire (formerly University of Luton).
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on This Here]
BCNH
Nutrition Course
BCNH
courses forming its nutritional therapy programme have been credit rated
by the University of Greenwich.
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on This Here]
Nutritional
Course
Nutritional Healing has a simple yet profound philosophy and is about
creating movement and change within the body, mind and spirit using
food and fluids. The philosophy views health and disease at a cellular
level.
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NTC
Grandparenting
The
Nutritional Therapy Council (NTC) has been developing the Grandparenting
Scheme which starts this month (September 2006).
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on This Here]
AAOM
Response to NOMAA Article in Acupuncture Today
According
to an article by Gene Bruno - President Emeritus of The American Association
of Oriental Medicine (AAOM), the AAOM believes that the National Oriental
Medicine Accreditation Agency (NOMAA) application problems at the U.S.
Department of Education pose a serious credibility concern for the profession.
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on This Here]
Acupuncture
Good for Back Pain
Two
recent studies suggest a short course of acupuncture would benefit patients
and healthcare providers in the treatment of back pain.
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on This Here]
The
Jing Luo Guide to Point Location
The
College of Traditional Acupuncture, in conjunction with the author Dean
Lander, Ac.M ; M.B.Ac.C. has published the much awaited 'Definitive Guide
to Point Location'.
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on This Here]
When 'Cheers' Turns to Tears
The British Chiropractic Association (BCA) and The Drinkaware Trust has released new figures on alcohol-induced injuries.
Peter Dixon Elected Chair of GCC
Peter Dixon, a chiropractor, was elected Chairman of the General Chiropractic Council (GCC) at a meeting of General Council.
GCC Seeks Level Playing Field for Students
The General Chiropractic Council (GCC) is disappointed by the level of misunderstanding of its statutory procedures and processes demonstrated by the GMB
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Regulation Of Homeopathic Medicines A Boost For Consumers
The Society of Homeopaths recognises the need for appropriate regulation of homeopathic products, in order to protect patients and consumers, and welcomes the implementation of the National Rules Scheme for homeopathic medicines.
Latest Homeopathy Research
National Service Evaluation (NSE) is a SoH funded pilot project, which is collecting data on 1,000s of consultations with SoH homeopaths throughout the UK collecting data from 100s of their patients and sending it into the project.
Michael Tierra is Visiting the UK
Michael Tierra is visiting the UK in October to present a one-day workshop on Planetary Herbalism, followed by a talk the next day on Tonic Herbs & Deficiency Disorders.
Natures Answer
Nature's Answer® is one of America's largest and oldest manufacturers of maximum strength liquid herbal extracts (since 1972) and pioneers of alcohol-free extracts
New Catalogue from ShiZhen
ShiZhen TCM UK's new 56 page, colour catalogue offers an extended product range, including European GMP standard dried herbs and patent pills, detailed background information for each product range and competitive prices on all products
The School of Creative Kinesiology
The School of Creative Kinesiology is based in Devon, UK. It was founded in the early 1990s when Carrie Jost began to teach the material – after working for two years with Haakon Lovell who originated the approach,
Countdown
to camexpo...
This Sunday sees the opening of camexpo, easily the biggest and
best UK trade show for the complementary and natural healthcare market,
with over 130 stands for the CAM practitioner to visit, and talk to
fellow professionals, see new products, and learn about new sales, marketing
and training resources.
In the altmedzine Show Preview, we have selected over 50 companies
on which more information can be found by clicking the links below.
We also have some News,
including the story of a hefty fine imposed on a woman from Birmingham
for selling a traditional Chinese medicine now banned in the UK.
There are also updated sections including Book
and Product
reviews, so make sure and scroll all the way down, as well as looking
at the side columns, and a new Special
Features section which this week looks at the Mythoself®
process.
Having visited The Nutri Centre last week, I am pleased to give
you a short preview of the UK's leading supplier of nutritional products
(see under Nutrition).
Finally, we hope to meet in person as many readers as possible at camexpo,
so please make a point of dropping by on Stand No 1411 and saying
hallo!
Stephen West (BSc Lic.Ac MBAcC)
Email: stephen@altmedzine.com
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camexpo: PREVIEW
CAM
Community Prepares for the UK’s Biggest Practitioner Show
Britain’s
fast growing CAM community will be descending on London’s ExCeL
in October for camexpo. As well as being the UK’s biggest exhibition
for both qualified and aspiring complementary healthcare practitioners,
camexpo has also raised the bar for quality and professionalism.
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on This Here]
Exhibitor
List: Go
Here
CAM
Awards: Go
Here
Seminars
& Workshops: Go
Here
camexpo Exhibitors Include:
Aura-Soma
Products Ltd Stand:
1911
The
energies of colour surround us for all to see and feel. The Aura-Soma
system has been developed to capture these colour energies at a profound
level, and use them as a tool to discover more about the essence of
who we are. To find out more about this system currently enjoyed in
more than 50 countries, please visit our stand at the CAM Expo.
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on this Exhibitor]
QLink
Stand:
1721
Q-Link
pendants strengthen and balance your body's energetic system, boosting
your resilience to all kinds of stress. Scientifically tested and
endorsed by top practitioners, wearers report having increased energy
and concentration, calmness, better sleep, improved sports performance
as well as EMF protection.
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on this Exhibitor]
Nutri
Centre Stand:
2119
Stand 2119
The
Nutri Centre stand provides a relaxed rendezvous for practitioners
and therapists to network, and the opportunity to join the company’s
popular Practitioner Partnership Programme. Drop by to browse through
a selection from the latest professional publications and meet the
people behind some important recent product innovations.
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on this Exhibitor]
Dragons
Tale Pavilion Stand:
1219
Dragons
Tale, the leading practitioner magazine for the Oriental medicine
sector, has teamed up with exhibition organisers to host the Dragons
Tale Pavilion at this year’s CAMExpo. Visitors to the pavilion
can obtain their free copy of Dragons Tale at stand 1219 and will
be able to talk to a variety of Oriental medicine suppliers exhibiting
within the pavilion.
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BioCare
Stand:
2137
BioCare is an innovative company founded by natural
practitioners and scientists with many years' experience in nutrition
and biological science.
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on this Exhibitor]
Montague
Healthcare Stand:
1817
Virtual Scanning technology is the proof that complementary
health principles - based upon our sensory perception - can be as
important to the diagnosis and treatment of our health and wellbeing
as conventional medical technologies.
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on this Exhibitor]
Yes
to Life Stand:
1238
BioCare is an innovative company founded by natural
practitioners and scientists with many years' experience in nutrition
and biological science.
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on this Exhibitor]
Supersalve/2B
Herbal Stand:
1611
Supersalve
will be exhibiting its range of therapeutic herbal balms on stand
1611 at the CAM Expo 2006. At the show, there is a 25% discount on
the normal Therapist price for Supersalve Massage-Balm.
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The
CHI Centre Stand:
2326
The
Chi Centre is a training school approved by the International Association
of Colon Hydrotherapists and insured by Sun Alliance. We train both
in our centre and on your site.
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on this Exhibitor]
Summerbee
Stand:
1245
Summerbee
Natural Products
will have a range of natural health products available, the most important
of which will be its foot products for reflexologists and podiatrists.
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on this Exhibitor]
JPM
Products Ltd Stand:
1349
JPM
Products Ltd is a 100% wholly owned British family business which
has been trading for over 16 years, offering Exercise, Therapeutic,
Medical and Educational Supplies.
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on this Exhibitor]
Alliance
Products Stand:
1439
Alliance Products was established at the start of
2000 by Stuart Yates and retails a comprehensive range of top quality
Aloe Vera products for health and beauty.
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on this Exhibitor]
Neals
Yard Remedies Stand:
1431
Neals
Yard
offers a wide range of products, offering therapy rooms and teaching
courses in natural medicine, aromatherapy, and nutrition.
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on this Exhibitor]
Revital
Ltd Stand:
1729
With
15 years experience supplying quality brand vitamins, minerals, herbal
supplements, and health foods to consumers and practitioners, Revital
is a leading name in natural healthcare.
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on this Exhibitor]
PainBan
UK Ltd Stand:
1719
PainBan
UK Ltd
was
founded to develop and provide high quality therapeutic and diagnostic
medical devices, specialising in Pain and Wound Management primarily.
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on this Exhibitor]
Higher
Nature Stand:
1939
Higher Nature offers natural, non-toxic, nutritional supplements and
effective remedies for full health and potential, making real information
available, and supplying them to the highest standards and efficiency.
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on this Exhibitor]
Bioforce
UK Ltd Stand:
1931
Alfred
Vogel, the renowned Swiss naturopath, established Bioforce
to produce his world famous organically cultivated fresh herbal remedies,
such as Arnica Gel and the cold and flu remedy, Echinaforce.
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on this Exhibitor]
Darley
Therapy Equipment Stand:
2029
Darley
Therapy equipment can now be ordered on-line, including Custom made
electric, static and portable treatment couches, on-site massage chairs,
reflexology stools and colour complementary accessories.
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on this Exhibitor]
Federation
of Holistic Therapists Stand:
2121
The
Federation of Holistic Therapists is the largest association
in the UK, representing over 20,000 professional therapists. Founded
in 1962 the FHT is a non-profit making organisation who, by setting
industry standards, ensure best practice for Therapists and their
clients.
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The
Aromatherapy Trade Council Stand:
2333
The
ATC is the respected and active trade association for the specialist
trade with a wide sphere of influence both in the UK and internationally.
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on this Exhibitor]
Complementary
Medical Association Stand:
1549
At
camexpo Jayney Goddard is speaking on Marketing Your Practice and
The CMA will be launching its new CD ROM: 'The CMA Complete Guide
to Business Development'.
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Complementary
Therapists Association Stand:
2339
The
Complementary Therapists Association (CThA) is the leading organisation
representing over 9,000 Complementary Therapists in the UK and Ireland.
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on this Exhibitor]
More
Exhibitors
Other exhibitors in our Review include: Absolute
Aromas, Academy
of Onsite Massage, Air
Ion Technologies, The
Alliance for Natural Health, Aromantic,
AOR
Europe, Aqua
Detox, Ascension
Europe, AuraVision,
Balens,
Base
Formula,
Cellhealth,
Crystal
Classics,
Daoyin
Tao,
Dr
Marilyn Glenville, Fortina
Spa Resort, Good
Health Naturally, Grahame
Gardner, Health
Interlink, HSP
Holistic Centre, IPM
/ Therapy Essentials, IWDL,
Maitreya
Monastery, Myofascial
Release UK, Pavilion
Healthcare, Scentique
London, Supa
Group, Towergate,
Ultimate
Massage Solutions, Universal
Essences, VTCT
and Zen
Lifestyles
LATEST NEWS
A woman from Birmingham was fined £4,000 and £6,000 costs on 04 October 2006 at Coventry Crown Court for the illegal sale and supply of the traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) Shubao, a product used for slimming.
London College of Traditional Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (LCTA) has been awarded the prestigious Pearl Award for Media Excellence for its magazine, Dragons Tale.
National Commute Smart Day will be on Wednesday 1 November 2006. With the clocks having gone back the previous Sunday, many commuters will be faced with travelling both to and from work in the dark.
In response to a fourth case of botulism being linked to Bolthouse Farms, Bakersfield, California brand carrot juice, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers not to drink Bolthouse Farms Carrot Juice.
The contaminated spinach disaster in western USA is worsening. To date, 199 cases of illness due to E. coli O157:H7 infection have been reported, including 31 cases of Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS), 102 hospitalizations and three deaths.
Complaints
about Bionetics Press Advert Upheld
Two
complaints about a a national press advert by Bionetics
Ltd were upheld after an investigation by the Advertising
Standards Authority (ASA). The advert, for a food intolerance
test, claimed 'The bionetics team have developed an
innovative new diagnostic test
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www.healthysoul.co.uk is a web site packed with information on women's, children's and men's health, nutrition, complementary therapies and much more. Every month there's a competition and in October the first prize is a year's supply of Viridian Nutrition's High Five Multivitamins/Minerals.
SPECIAL FEATURE
By the time Dawn met Richard, married and had her own children, her physical structure and posture was a reflection of the story of her life (her personal mythology) and her health was a reflection of this too. A look at how The4thR can help you with its Mythoself® process.
EVENTS Calendar
Visit this page for a rolling calendar of CAM related events, exhibitions, seminars and training opportunities
[Events Calendar Here]
UPCOMING EVENTS
Integrated
Acupuncture Seminar for Fertility and Obstetrics
(Integrating Chinese and Western medicine – a new level of post
graduate learning)
Oct 14/15/16th, The Royal College of Physicians
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on this Event Here]
Korean
Hand Acupuncture (KHT)
Sat 14th Oct - Sun 15th Oct 06
The College of Traditional Acupuncture, Warwickshire
Korean Hand Acupuncture (KHT) is a unique and versatile style of micro
reflex system acupuncture among micro reflex acupuncture modalities.
[More
on this Event Here]
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Cranio-sacral therapy, Herbal Medicine (Chinese & Western), Homeopathy,
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tuina, Swedish, deep tissue, Indian head massage, Ka Huna massage,
Thai massage, Thai Yoga massage), NLP, Nutritional therapy, Osteopathy
(Cranial Osteopathy), Reflexology.
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Primal
Defense from Nutri Centre
Primal
Defense, a whole food probiotic designed to optimize the digestive
system, bowel and immune function is now available from the Nutri
Centre.
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Strong
Bone Defence!
In
Traditional Chinese Medicine, Dura-Bone Elixer is believed to promote
strong and healthy bones for men and women. Dura-Bone Elixir contains
the necessary natural vitamins and minerals recognized by western
science as vital anti-aging, bone and tendon-strengthening.
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Deluxe
Cupping Set
A
set of 16 plastic cups and a powerful hand pump for easy and quick
cupping technique. The value of each cup is very well in design
which make it possible to release small amount of air from the cup
and is firm enough to perform rolling cupping technique.
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Platinum
All-Stars from Nature's Answer
Nature's
Answer®, the 'Liquid Professionals™' for over 30 years,brings
you the next generation of liquid supplements. Introducing our Platinum
'All-Star' Line-Up, a product family of Vitamins, Minerals, and
Nutraceuticals in an easily absorbable form.
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Back
By Popular Demand
Solgar
Vitamin and Herb announces the much-welcomed return of several previously
discontinued products to its premium product line.
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Disposable acupuncture needles from SEIRIN have set the standard world-wide - for good reasons.
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If you like having your feet treated you will love the feel of the Zen Life Personal Reflexologist.
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Eye
Massager Mask
The
Eye Massager mask is worn around
the head. The mask is generally shaped to fit against the ocular region
of face. Using the acupressure technique the Eye Massager produces
mechanical stimulation around the eyes and upper nose region
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The Pounding Massager gives you a more concentrated massage resulting in greater soft tissue manipulation. The company says that it has been proven to be able to penetrate down into the deep and soft muscle tissue, which is normally only reached after hours of intensive hands-on massage.
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The Boiance™ Pillow
Boiance™, has dramatically changed the 'face' of the therapy experience with a patent pending face pillow design.
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Massage Mat
Two internal massage hands consisting of six kneading fingers work in unison to give you a gentle relaxation or deep muscular manipulation session.
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Sit back, relax, reach for the remote control and get ready to recharge and enjoy a journey into total relaxation with the Orbital Deluxe Massage Recliner from Zen Lifestyles.
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BOA
asks Osteopaths for Feedback on Foster Review
The
British Osteopathic Association says that it shall be providing commentary
concerning some of the practical issues emerging as a result of the Foster
review in the October edition of Osteopathy Today 'but feedback on the
principals detailed in the reports must be our starting point'.
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DoH
Launches Musculoskeletal Services Framework
It is estimated that up to 30% of GP consultations are about musculoskeletal
complaints. Patients suffering from musculoskeletal complaints have endured
some of the longest waiting times for hospital treatment.
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Bogus
Practitioner Found Guilty
A
bogus practitioner was found guilty yesterday on five charges of unlawfully
describing himself as an osteopath when not registered with the General
Osteopathic Council ( GOsC).
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Alopecia May be Impoved by Hypnosis
Alopecia areata might be helped with hypnosis, Dr. Ria Willemsen, of Free University in Brussels, and colleagues write in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.
NCH
statement on the Regulation of Hypnotherapy
The
practice of hypnotherapy is not about to be restricted by any forthcoming
changes to the law. Some people have mistakenly assumed otherwise because
of various discussions taking place
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National
Occupational Standards (NOS) for Hypnotherapy
These
standards have already been developed in the form of ‘National Occupational
Standards (NOS) for Hypnotherapy’ by ‘Skills for Health’;
the NCH formed a key part of that developmental team.
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Brain Basics 1 - The scientific art of NLP
This is the first of three workshops presented by Janet Thomas. All great leaders have it - Henry VIII, Napoleon, Hitler, Martin Luther King, John F Kennedy, Donald Trump and Richard Branson..
Reflexology
and Infertility
The
Western Mail of Wales reports that reflexology 'is helping women overcome
stress, anxiety and depression associated with infertility problems...'Reflexology
is commonly used as a fertility aid in Denmark where one in four women
will undergo sessions.
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on This Here]
Hand
Reflexology
New
from Kunz and Kunz July 6th was the official publication date for
Hand Reflexology, Simple routines for health and relaxation by Barbara
and Kevin Kunz, published by Dorling Kindersley.
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on This Here]
Uniting
East and West with Daoyin Tao
Anna
Louise Haigh has captured a specialist corner of the therapy market with
Daoyin Tao, by uniting Eastern and Western healing philosophies.
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on This Here]
Massage
in Schools Programme
Founded
by renowned child/infant and baby experts Mia Elmsater and Sylvie Hetu,
the Massage in Schools Programme aims to have every child attending
school experience positive and nurturing touch every day . . . everywhere
in the world.
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This Here]
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