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| October
has been an eventful month for the What Really Works team, with
Susan Clark's surprise decision to change focus after an incredible
seven years writing her weekly What's the Alternative
column in the Sunday Times Style supplement. Fortunately Be sure to catch Susan's hot new column, What Really Works, in Grazia Magazine - the UK's No.1 weekly glossy - beginning next week on November the 8th! Other exciting news at What Really Works is the addition of the Resource Zone, where we have listed organisations and services so that you can find support and information relating to particular health issues or treatments. The Resource Zone will be up and running by mid-November, so keep your eye on the homepage for details.
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What
Is Wheatgrass? A
versatile superfood that works on two levels: Nutritional
Features: Benefits:
How
to use wheatgrass
WEBSITES Sweet Wheat is available from Xynergy Health Products online (08456 585858).
IS
IT REALLY THAT BAD FOR YOU? Sugar gums up the immune system. Your immune system is made up of numerous antibodies which attack foreign invaders. Medical studies have found that antibody production drops after people have as little as 18 grams of sugar, about as much as you'd find in half of a can of regular fizzy drink. Sugar interferes with the cells of the immune system. Eating just 3 oz of sugar can result in a 50% reduction of the ability of the white blood cells to destroy viruses and bacteria for up to five hours. Due to the need to use up your body's minerals, eating sugar can cause a chromium deficiency, copper deficiency, and can interfere with absorption of calcium and magnesium - an imbalance which can cause hyperactivity, anxiety, concentration difficulties.
The
many faces of sugar When you crave something sweet, try eating protein (like raw nuts and seeds). This will help to avoid the ups and downs of sugar addiction. Processed sugar not only causes addiction, but it is linked to depression as well. Your best bet is to avoid sugar altogether by eating good quality wholefoods. Adapted from an article by Deanna Latson www.gotohealth.com
A blend of five aromatic essential oils which each have a history of use dating back thousands of years, it can be used to clear a stuffy nose, ease pressure on the sinuses and relieve catarrh and chesty colds. Po-Ho Oil is named after the Chinese word for peppermint, one of the oils which features in the blend. The other oils are a heady mix of eucalyptus, juniper, cumin and fennel, which, like peppermint, are valued for their analgesic, antiseptic, decongestant and expectorant properties. Po-Ho
Oil is designed to be used as a steam inhalation.
Three to five drops of oil should be added to a bowl of
steaming water, or you could use a Bioforce inhaler,
and the vapours are inhaled through the nose and exhaled through
the mouth for five minutes. For an instant remedy when out and about,
sprinkle a couple of drops onto a hanky and inhale the vapours.
Po-Ho Oil can also be diluted in a carrier oil as
a warming rub for chest colds and muscular pain. *Po-Ho Oil costs £3.95 for 10ml, Bioforce Inhaler plus Po- Ho Oil costs £9.99, from health stores. Stockist enquiries phone 01294 277344 or visit Bioforce online.
Transformational
Breathing can help to improve general wellbeing, increase
energy levels, improve cardiovascular fitness, enhance sports performance,
reduce anxiety and stress levels, boost immunity, and generate a
sense of tranquility and happiness. Individuals who currently experience
respiratory problems will also find Transformational Breathwork
to be of great benefit due to the increased levels of oxygenation. Alan Dolan is running a number of Transformational Breathwork sessions in the UK throughout November. Alan is a certified Transformational Breathing Facilitator who has trained in both the United States and the UK with the founder of the technique, Dr. Judith Kravitz. UK Dates Sessions
begin at 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm and 6pm Tel:
0034 690 162 426
Information courtesy of Higher Nature
There are two types of visible veins. First there are those dark, bulging, sometimes aching veins that can make even the greatest pair of pins look unattractive. Then there are thread veins - those little networks of red or purple patterns close to the surface of the skin, caused by dilated blood vessels - which can pop up anywhere on your body, including your face. They don't just affect the middle-aged either. Visible veins - especially those found in the leg - are common during pregnancy. You're also more likely to suffer from them if you're overweight, constipated or spend long periods of time either standing or sitting. Doctors believe they can run in families too. Thankfully, in the majority of people, visible veins aren't harmful. Many, however, find them embarrassing and unsightly, particularly women. Luckily, there are an encouraging number of natural substances that may help support your veins - here are just some of the most widely-used: Flavonoids Anthocyanidins Proanthocyanidins Vitamin
K Horse
chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) Butcher's
Broom (Ruscus aculeatus)  stockings
and tights, which, despite being tight, help improve circulation
in the legs.
Click on the following links to find out more about two leading vein health products, Aloe Vein Gel and Vein Support Formula. Contact Higher Nature online to order.
If you are receiving this newsletter as text only, you can now view the full online version by clicking here. You can also access our entire archive of newsletters by clicking here. * Disclaimer: The advice in this newsletter should not be taken as a substitute for medical advice or treatment, especially if you know you have a specific health complaint. Our advice is that you find a GP who is sympathetic to the usefulness of natural medicine. |
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for all of Susan's loyal readers the story does not end there...
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are still running items on 
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An excellent brand of wheatgrass which is easily accessible for
those of us who don't have the equipment, time or inclination to
grow and juice wheatgrass at home is Sweet Wheat.
Containing pure 100% freeze-dried wheatgrass juice
(the water extract from wheatgrass harvested at 7-10 days old),
Sweet Wheat is gluten free, contains no fillers, and binders and
no enzyme-destroying heat is used in the manufacturing process.
Everything
you need to know about wheatgrass...
With
Christmas just around the corner, how about making a pre-New Years'
resolution and taking a stand against the ever-present sugar rather
than going through detox after the damage has been done...
How
much sugar do you really eat?
often added to the syrup in canned fruits. Peanut butter and many
dry cereals (even corn flakes) contain sugar. Some salt contains
sugar! 
It's
no fun having a cold, but for many people the after effects can
be just as bad when the bunged-up feeling doesn't disappear. Catarrh
and nasal congestion are increasingly common as
poor air quality and environmental pollutants can further irritate
the nasal passages. Po-Ho Oil was first recommended
by Alfred Vogel, the Swiss nature doctor, nearly
80 years ago and it is still popular today because of the instant
relief it brings.
Did
you know that most people only use 20-30%
of their breathing capacity? When you consider that 70%
of our energy comes from our breath, and 80% of
detoxification occurs via our breath, you begin to understand
why increasing the amount of oxygen coming into our bodies has such
a significant physical, mental and emotional impact. 
Veins
- we all need them. After all, they do the pretty crucial job of
carrying blood back to our hearts. But nobody really wants to see
or feel them. Visible veins, however, are par for the course for
many people as they get older. Experts estimate more than half the
middle-aged population has visible veins, and that four times more
women suffer from them than men.