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| Well,
here we are again - at the end of yet another year! November saw
us pulling together all of And yes - we have another new zone for you this month - the Life Coaching Zone with Carole Railton. Life coaching has become an integral part of business management over the years, but more recently people have discovered that life coaching is a valuable tool that anyone and everyone can use to reach beyond their wildest dreams.
So, be sure to have a wonderful Christmas, remember
not only to give, but also to take some time to enjoy yourself and
indulge a little! Best wishes until next year from all of us at
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How
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Look
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Aircast - one of the leading manufacturers of orthopaedic devices has developed the Airsport Ankle Brace, to help the sportsperson or chronic sufferer of ankle sprains. Aircast began in the early 1970’s after American Glenn Johnson suffered a segmental tibial fracture while skiing. After months in a plaster cast and on the verge of a non-union, Mr Johnson, with no prior orthopaedic training, recognised the problems, and developed the first off-the-shelf below knee cast, the Aircast. To the surprise of his surgeon, who was convinced that a bone graft was necessary, Glenn’s delayed union healed. From its beginning, Aircast pioneered the functional care of orthopaedic injuries. The Airsport Ankle Brace is easy to use. It slips on over the sock and under the shoe and comes in three different sizes. As with all Aircast products the Airsport Ankle Brace is latex-free. Benefits of the Ankle Brace are its semi-rigid, encased shell that offers proven Air-Stirrup support, and the foam-filled aircell that cushions and supports the ankle with the integral forefoot and the shin wraps providing compression, which enhances proprioception. Mr John B. King, Honourary Consultant in Orthopaedics at the Royal London Hospital said, "Anything that allows tissues to heal in their normal active environment, is a boon to patients and surgeons alike." The Airsport Ankle Brace is available by mail order - free phone number: 0800 1697735 at £45.50 incl VAT and p&p. For further information visit www.aircast.co.uk.
The Brain Bio Centre is an outpatient clinical treatment centre, specialising in the 'optimum nutrition' approach to mental health problems. The centre offers a comprehensive assessment of biochemical imbalances that can contribute to mental health problems, plus advice to correct these imbalances as a means to restore health. The Brain Bio Centre is the clinical division of the Mental Health Project. The Clinic is located at the Institute for Optimum Nutrition, founded by Patrick Holford in 1984. The Brain Bio
Centre works with any person who has a mental health concern. A
wide variety of mental health problems have been helped through
the optimum nutrition approach. These include depression,
anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, ‘brain fog’,
fatigue, learning difficulties, dyslexia, dyspraxia, autism, dementia,
and Alzheimer's As a treatment
centre of excellence, patients are accepted on the basis of being
willing to have a thorough mental health and biochemical assessment
and to follow Tests consist
of Biochemical screening through blood, urine and hair samples,
may include: The cost of
the programme will vary from patient to patient, depending on the
tests, consultations and nutritional supplements required. Over
several months, most patients spend between £600 to £1100
on consultations and tests, plus between £2 and £3 per
day for supplements. The supplement programme varies from person
to person and is The Brain Bio Centre is located at the Institute for Optimum Nutrition (ION) in London. To arrange an appointment for a consultation at the Brain Bio Centre, visit www.brainbiocentre.com or call 020 8871 9261.
Essential
Fatty acids have been succesfully used to treat an amazing variety
of complaints, More
information: Useful
websites and quality oil manufacturers:
Efamol supports the move to improve standards of nutrition for all children and has welcomed the much needed recommendations that schools should serve children at least one portion of oily fish each week. Peter Clough, technical director at Efamol comments: "These new guidelines are long overdue and a very welcome addition to the recent commentary on standards of nutrition in schools. There has been a lot of focus on the sugary and fatty foods that children shouldn’t be eating but we also need to concentrate on nutrient rich foods that children need regularly to keep their bodies and minds healthy." Recent recommendations made by the Catherine Walker Trust confirm that oily fish has been recognised as vital for good nutrition and should be as integral to our children’s diets in the same way as fruit and vegetables. Independent nutritionist, Ursula Arens comments: "The omega-3 essential fatty acids found in oily fish such as fresh tuna, salmon, trout or mackerel should be an essential part of our diet. They offer many health benefits, and play an important role in brain and eye development and function. "Children should eat at least one portion of oily fish per week; more would be better, so even with the new recommendations for school meals it is important that parents provide their children with further opportunities to eat oily fish at home. Children don’t always like the strong tastes of oily fish, which is why a fish oil supplement can provide a convenient way to ensure your child receives the vital omega-3 fatty acids for good health." Wild Berry Blast flavour Efalex Chewies provide an excellent source of the important omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), Arachidonic acid (AA), and Gamma Linolenic acid (GLA) in a tasty one a day capsule. Taken every day they provide the nutrients needed to help support brain and eye function including learning ability, concentration and co-ordination.
Participants in the study will be given a specially developed blend of fish oil provided by Efamol and Efamol Pure Evening Primrose Oil, which together will provide a unique combination of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. The research will be led by Mr Ap Zaalberg, project manager at the Dutch prison system, and a team of scientists from Radboud University. The trial is a development of a previous British study in 2002 by Gesch et al that studied 231 young offenders taking a similar omega-3 and omega-6 formulation to what will be used in the new Dutch study. Results of the British study showed that compared to baseline, those taking active supplements (Efamol Marine, now known as Efamarine) for a minimum of two weeks committed an average of 35.1% fewer offences. The trial concluded that anti-social behaviour in prisons, including violence, is reduced by vitamins, minerals and essential fatty acids. It is suggested that similar benefits could be found in the wider community where diets are poor.
A symptom of anorexia, in addition to physical weight loss, is a deterioration of cognitive function and mental agility. Current remedial diets ensure weight gain but full recovery of mental ability is rarely seen. By supplementing adolescent’s diets with Efalex, Dr Kohn hopes to find out whether this fatty acid supplement will result in improved cognitive function. It may also demonstrate clinical effectiveness in reducing mood depression. Dr Kohn explains: "60% of the brain is made up of fatty acids and when a person becomes malnourished their brain volume can decrease by up to 30%. This can have serious consequences. Malnutrition affects the patient’s belief system and can lock them into the eating disorder. By supplementing the diet with Efalex we hope to replete the brain structure and help the patient to think rationally again." Interestingly
Dr Kohn suggests that anorexia could be a genetic predisposition
and could be
With 2006 just around the corner, we decided it was time to highlight some of the latest products designed to help you make those New Year 'giving-up' resolutions a reality. Take a look at our Addiction & Dependency contact list in the new Resource Zone for information and support. Also, check out Carole Railton's article New Year Resolutions in our Life Coaching Zone. Among the
herbal remedies used for treating addictions, the most
useful is Oats. Used in a tincture formula, this
is effective in helping the will. Hops, Skullcap
and Valerian all calm the nervous system and can
help to overcome the initial reactions to coming off an addictive
substance. You can order all of these herbal tinctures from Neals'
Yard Remedies (0845 262 3145). Smoking Stub
Out Smoking (SOS) Instant Quit Programme Currently
there is a special offer of buy one get one free. So partners, friends
or even work colleagues can give up together when those New Years
Resolutions are made. A Stub Out Smoking Instant Quit pack costs
£29.95 and is available to buy online at www.StubOutSmoking.co.uk. Chocolate
Naked
Chocolate
Healthy
Vegan chocolate bars "Yvonne asked if we could create a magic version of our famous dairy free chocolate that she could happily recommend, with no sugar, lower carb, higher protein and perhaps some essential fats, but still retain the delicious flavour of chocolate. Having found a source of birch tree sugar alternative that has a very low Glycaemic Index (GI/GL) value we then added high protein hulled hempseed to add in omega, 3, 6 and 9 and subtle nutty flavour," says Adrian proudly.
The new Plamil magic 60% cocoa, no added sugar chocolate hit the shelves on World Vegan Day (November 1st, 2005) and is available from all good health shops at RRP of £1.69 or online from www.plamilfoods.co.uk.
Despite this, most of our associations with caffeine these days tend to be quite negative. The popularity and overuse of extremely potent caffeine supplements and drinks have given the very concept of using a stimulant negative connotations to many of us, and many health writers and alternative practitioners often recommend completely eliminating these things from our diet. Is this really necessary? The answer as with so many things in life is moderation. Small amounts of caffeine can uplift and invigorate - and various studies - including fascinating new research conducted at Suffolk University in this country, have shown the psychoactive properties to be genuinely beneficial if delivered in the correct amounts. Many popular drinks contain around 50-80mg of caffeine per can - and this is delivered in to the body extremely quickly. This provides a temporary caffeine 'kick' as the body reels from the release of huge amounts of carbohydrates into the blood, followed by the all to familiar slump in energy a few minutes later. This is not the way Buddhist monks use caffeine - nor is it the way most South Americans keep alert and energised.
A single cup of Yerba Maté may also provide around 20mg of the important anti-stress mineral magnesium, as well as significant levels of many of the B-complex vitamins and many amino acids. It is thought that the assimilation of all of these nutrients with the caffeine accounts for somewhat contradictory benefits of this herb - it can reduce fatigue, increase energy and boost metabolism and also has been shown to improve sleep, digestion and to balance blood sugar levels. Hugely popular with slimmers, Yerba Maté is also an extremely good alternative to tea or coffee - and new research shows it is also more effective as an antioxidant than Red wine or Green tea. Like Green tea, Yerba Maté contains high levels of group of antioxidants called polyphenols, but Yerba Maté is far richer - containing around twice the levels of these important antioxidants. Rio Amazon Yerba Maté is available from Rio Health Direct priced at £5.99 for 40 teabags from www.riohealth.co.uk
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the resources we have been collecting throughout the year to create
a series of supportive and informative directories for our readers.
No small feat! Check out our 
December
was the month where we chose to focus on addictions - this newsletter
takes a look at some of the more common addictions found on New
Years' resoution lists: Smoking, Chocolate, and Caffeine!
Last newsletter we covered the major addiction (although
few people realise it) - sugar. But what are the alternatives? 
Camu
Camu berries are the richest, naturally occurring source
of vitamin C, and are wildcrafted in the Amazon
rainforests. Amla berries are wildcrafted
in Himalayan valleys and are considered to be the
most revered and regenerative herb in Ayurvedic medicine.
C, neither can it be stored in the body in appreciable amounts,
therefore it is essential to take it in supplement form. It is the
main antioxidant found in body fluids, protecting cells from free
radicals - chemicals produced during normal metabolism.
Key
Brand:
Soft
tissue injuries account for 80% of all sports injuries in adults,
and 24% in children, with the most frequently affected age group
15-40 year olds. It is a very common injury at Accident and Emergency
making up 10-15% of all consultations. Incorrect treatment can lead
to disability and eventual osteo-arthritis. 
including
skin conditions, asthma, ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity
Disorder), dyslexia, dyspraxia, depression, aggression, Chronic
fatigue syndrome, Alzheimer's, schizophrenia, Huntington's chorea,
PMS, menopausal symptoms, hormonal imbalance, eating disorders and
inflammatory conditions. DHA is also an essential nutrient
during pre-conception, pregnancy and breastfeeding
to boost brain development in the growing babies. A hot topic at
the moment, reflected by the increase of research into the potential
effects of essential fatty acid deficiency and the results of dietary
supplementation of oils.
Breast
Cancer protection
With school meals once again under the spotlight, the role of oily
fish as a fundamental part of children’s diets has finally
been given the recognition it deserves. The announcement by Education
Secretary Ruth Kelly that minimum nutritional standards for school
meals will soon be introduced, and the recent launch of ‘Eating
Well at School: Nutritional and Practical Guidelines’ by the
Catherine Walker Trust, has placed the role of nutrition in schools
at the front of people’s minds. 
A
new trial in Holland is about to investigate what effects essential
fatty acids may have on people with anti-social behaviour. Set to
be the largest study of its kind, the Dutch research will examine
the effects of nutritional supplements on aggressive behaviour among
500 prisoners aged 18-24 years old in the Dutch prison system. The
trial is one of the measures to meet the challenge of growing aggression
among Dutch prisoners.
connected
to the expectant mother’s diet. Dr Kohn comments: "If
the mother's diet is deficient of omega-3 fatty acids, particularly
DHA which is needed to help maintain brain and eye function, the
baby is born with decreased levels of this fatty acid. It has been
noted that family groups and clusters tend to suffer from this eating
disorder and this could be a contributory reason as to why."
Further support of the importance of DHA can be seen in infant formula
milk where DHA is added in order to ensure optimum nutritional supply.
Monadith is a revolutionary new bio physical therapy where individuals
are treated with electromagnetic energy waves to invert the energy
pattern of nicotine. This process produces what is known as phase
cancellation, reducing the electromagnetic charge of nicotine toxicity
within your body. The average treatment time is around 30 minutes
and between 70-98% of patients can expect to become non-smokers
within 24 hours! Visit 
which grows on a jungle tree. Cacao beans taste like dark chocolate,
because they are dark chocolate! In this book, David Wolfe and Shazzie
introduce the phenomenal, enlightening power of cacao beans engulfed
in the magic of chocolate. Naked Chocolate contains over 60 original,
enticing, mouthwatering chocolate recipes. Order your copy from
You
can also order raw cacao nibs, already peeled and kibbled, which
are very easy to pour into smoothies and other delights. This is
raw, no agro-chemicals, wild, chocolate! You can turn cravings for
cooked chocolate into super-nutrition. All chocolate is made from
the cacao bean, one of nature’s most fantastic superfoods
due to its wide array of unique properties - many of which are destroyed
or corrupted by cooking. 100g raw, peeled cacao nibs costs £4.62
from 
Regarded
by many as eccentric, Plamil’s vegan founder Arthur Ling was
the UK pioneer of bio fuel, soya milk and pea protein. He was also
the original vegan Willy Wonka of dairy free alternatives for milk
chocolate. He died earlier this year aged 86 (though he looked twenty
years younger). Arthur’s son Adrian Ling is keeping the Plamil
innovative tradition alive with a new range of nutrition rich magic
chocolate having liased with top London nutritionist Yvonne Bishop-Weston.
A
delighted Yvonne tells us "Plamil really are the Willy Wonkas
of healthy chocolate - this really is guilt free with all the health
benefits and none of the drawbacks of sugar or artificial sweeteners
- at last we really can have our cake and eat it! Despite Xylitol’s
awful chemical sounding name, the health benefits of this sweetener,
discovered in Finland during the war, are abundantly backed up by
50 years of research. It’s not only good for your
teeth but evidence shows it may be good for your
bones too."
It
may seem like a contradiction - but it is possible to use stimulants
such as caffeine without causing exhaustion or the mood problems
associated with excessive caffeine use. Caffeine is the most popular
drug on the planet, and the use of caffeinated beverages to 'keep
us going' is not new. For many thousands of years, various teas
and infusions have been used to sustain energy levels - and also
as a tonic for the mind. Buddhist monks in India use black tea to
fuel debate and help them through long hours of prayer and meditation.
Artists too, have always fuelled the creative process with carefully
timed brews of Coffee or Green tea.
Yerba
Maté - A way out of the caffeine trap