Nutrition is the study of what gets into the cells of the body for survival. In order to function at optimal performance, the body needs macronutrients, (carbodhydrates, proteins and fats) and micronutrients (vitamins and minerals). These are generally supplied in the food that we eat. However, in order to supply the body with the daily required amount of these nutrients, we need to eat a large variety of foods, preferably home grown, organic and unprocessed foods In practise, this does not happen. Foods have been processed to prolong their shelf life with many chemical additives, and have been grown with chemical fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides. In many cases, the processed food such as breakfast cereals are so depleted, that the manufacturers have to put back the lost vitamins and minerals due to the manufacturing process. If its not in the food then where are you going to get it? The only prudent answer is that you may have to supplement even the best diet that you can eat with natural vitamins, and good quality, bio-available minerals and herbs.
Many times, allergies and food sensitivities or intolerances and dehydration result from a diet lacking in adequate quantities of vitamins and minerals, as well as vegetables and fruit, whole grains, protein, healthy fats and water, and frequently the same foods are eaten daily, not providing a seasonal variety. This can be a major cause of many health complaints that a person may be suffering from. Using food rotation or Kinesiology, allergies and food sensitivities can be identified and treated very effectively, and nutritional imbalances corrected.
Aromatherapy is an ancient therapeutic treatment that enhances, well-being, relieves stress and helps in the rejuvenation and regeneration of the human body. The method of massaging essential oils into the body using different techniques has been used throughout history in the medical practices of the world’s great civilizations. Today it is recognised by orthodox practitioners as one of the most natural and beneficial of alternative therapies.
Essential oils are a vital part of aromatherapy. Essential oils are pure, aromatic essences which are extracted or distilled from flowers, trees, herbs and fruits; all oils have their own unique properties. Essential oils are used for relieving stress or nervous system related disorders, and their action is either stimulating, sedating or rejuvenating. Certain essences aid circulation and all oils can be used to treat a large range of conditions.
The essences are highly concentrated and are usually blended with a pure vegetable carrier oil, such as cold pressed almond or olive oil, which are then massaged into the skin. The skin, absorbing these oils distributes the therapeutic properties throughout the body system via the bloodstream.
Other ways to experience the benefits of essential oils is to place a few drops in a diffuser or vaporizer to disinfect or deodorize a room, or added to a bath, supplying strong healing qualities and enhancing the calming effects of warm water to relax body and mind.
Essential oils can be used effectively for:
- First Aid
- Chronic conditions
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- The common cold
- Natural skin and hair care
- Natural household cleansers
- Natural pest control
- To calm emotions and the mind
- Memory and recall of information
- Addictions
- Balances hormones
- Pregnancy and labour
- Infant care
Can Aromatherapy help me?
Aromatherapy can benefit everyone. There are many conditions which can be helped by this technique ranging from skin problems, to stress and ordinary every day aches and pains. You don’t have to be ill to consult a therapist. Many people find that their sleep patterns and energy levels are improved as well as having a more relaxed mind and body.
Through any form of creative expression, whether this is working on paper, canvas, with clay or any other medium, we experience a stillness and inner peace and a calming of emotions.
In particular the art of “doodling” allows expression of the inner mind, and is a useful tool in gaining clarity in patterns in relationships or behaviours. Once insight has been gained, kinesiology and counselling can transform the outdated patterns into more useful ones. Often a pattern or behaviour started in childhood as a useful coping mechnism, but the pattern remains long after its “use by date”. By becoming aware of the issues involved it is easy to adopt a new useful pattern, such as becoming more confident and assertive.
Any art or craft completed by the client may be brought in for therapy: photography, drawings, needlework etc. If no art or craft has been done in the past, some simple doodling exercises will be given to bring to the next session. It is not about creating master pieces (although that will inevitably happen), but expression of the self through the art form.
Another option is to take the intuitive drawing classes taught in the clinic. The student works on a choosen theme which may be a current problem to be resolved, like a health concern or relationship difficulties, and through the different exercises allows expression of the issues involved.
The drawings/art and craft works are then used in a personal consultation using kinesiology to identify the main issues and the various relating stressors and ages when they occurred, and blockages cleared.
Usually between 2 to 4 session are needed depending on the number of issues emerging.
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) is a fast and non-invasive technique involving the acupuncture points on the meridians to eliminate all negative emotions such as fears, guilt, depression, anger, grief, traumatic memories, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), phobias, nightmares and behaviours that are not useful, all limiting emotions in sports, business and the performing arts. It usually only takes minutes to perform and the result is permanent.
The negative emotions are coded in our energy fields and causes a disruption in the body’s energy system. This limits our potential and may sap our energy. However, if a memory does not cause a disruption in the body’s energy system, then a negative emotion cannot occur. That is why some people are bothered by their memories causing an imbalance in their energy system, while others do not. EFT recognises that there is only “one basic cause” to the negative emotions, and therefore the correction is simple and applies for all conditions.
Relief is experienced immediately, but in some cases, (such as additions and overweight) homework may be given to reinforce the effect.
Flower Essences
Flower essences have been in use for centuries by many cultures including the Egyptians, Aboriginals and Europeans. Paracelsus, the mystic and healer of the 15th century first recorded the use of flower essences to treat emotional imbalances.
Dr Bach, a highly respected medical doctor, pathologist and bacteriologist concluded as had other physicians such as Dr Hahneman, the founder of homeopathy, that good health was the result of emotional, spiritual and mental balance, and that when he treated the emotional and psychological factors affecting his patients, their diseases were cured. He claimed that disease was caused by emotional imbalance and that all disease was the physical manifestation of this imbalance.
Over time, he developed remedies that corresponded to twelve states of mind:
- Fear
- Terror
- Mental torture or worry
- Indecision
- Indifference or boredom
- Doubt or discouragement
- Over concern
- Weakness
- Self distrust
- Impatience
- Over enthousiasm
- Pride or aloofness
He initially developed “The Twelve Healers” in 1932 (known as the Bach flowers) and later other remedies that corresponded to the emotional states. He believed that medicines should not cause severe reactions, nor be harmful or unpleasant to take, and that their effect would be gentle and sure to heal the body and mind.
There are numerous types of flower essences: The Australian Bush Flowers,The Western Australian Bush Flowers, The Californian flower essences, The Dessert Alchemy flower essences, Essences of Change, Innate Healing Essences, just to name a few.
Gem Essences
Gemstones of the mineral kingdom have been consistently used in many ancient cultures for healing, as found in records in Egypt and India. Gemstones stimulate healing within the physical body based upon the principles of resonance or harmony and vibration. All things are in a constant state of vibration and in a constant system of harmonics and resonancy, and therefore, gems have a direct vibrational impact on the molecular structure.
Popular gemstones such as diamond, ruby and emerald have wonderful healing properties for the whole system, including the heart, the brain, the nervous system and circulation.
Shell Essences
The mystery and beauty of shells has whispered to us over the ages. We still feel a hint of awe when we hear the sound of the waves magically locked within the curves of a conch or touch the shimmering silvered surface of a pearl shell. Shells were revered during our more primitive lives as receptacles of shamanic power, symbols of currency and status and items of adornment.
Shell essences are a new vibrational healing order. They have been given to the world at this time to help people evolve towards a more loving harmonious life on this planet. The shell essences were made to help us to re-connect to divinity and to heal our lives on all levels.
Shell essences are safe and gentle but allow very profound healing by correcting and rebalancing the ancient energy flows which cause difficulty and dysfunction instead of health and happiness.
Shell essences blend well with all healing modalities and allow very effective healing in areas not easily accessed by herbs or nutritional therapy.
All animals know instinctively what herbs or plants they need when they are ill. A cat will eat grasses for internal cleansing and to help bring up fur balls, and other plants and herbs will rid an animal of intestinal parasites. Some animals thrive on toxic plants that kill others. Wild animals will fast when they are ill, and domestic ones may also need a rest from feeding when not well, and only pure water should be given. If the illness is prolongued, some honey may be added to the pure water to introduce some nutrients, or a liquid diet of milk and juices if fasting is inappropriate.
All domestic animals may need a little help when they are ill, as they no longer have access to the plants they need to keep them healthy. Natural medicines, such as homeopathy and flower essences, are safe and effective remedies to promote healing without any side effects.
The preferred method of administration is to add a few drops of the liquid remedy to drinking water. Some animals relish the sweet tablets and many animals have an instinctive attraction for the medicine in whatever form it is administered. For horses, the pills can be placed in an apple, and for cats and dogs placed in a piece of meat, or the liquid remedy may be poured over the food. For birds, the drops may be placed on bread or seeds.
Some of the many conditions that can be treated with homeopathics and flower essences:
- Aggression/panic
- Boredom
- Depression
- Fear
- Excessive barking/over-excitability
- Insecurity/house training
- Restlessness
- Allergies
- Worms and fleas
- Coat and skin conditions
- Digestion
- Arthritis
The remedies can be administered on a large scale in the field for cows, goats and sheep.
All domestic animals can be treated succesfully for a large range of physical conditions, as well as emotional states.
These days, our furry friends living in cities and suburbs are living in circumstances not according to their genetic coding and natural habitat, and are fed tinned food and chlorinated water. Lack of freedom and excercise along with inappropriate diet have ensured that our pets frequently suffer from degenerative diseases, skin problems and cancer.
Kinesiology using muscle biofeedback testing, allows to assess and redress any imbalance and is a natural, non-invasive and effective tool to promote vital health and longevity in our companions. Natural medicines such as homeopathics and herbs give fast relief from symptoms.
In a consultation, your pet’s general physical and emotional wellbeing will be assessed. Your pets may display emotional disturbances, readily discernable in its body language, such as aggressive or fearful behaviour. Show animals may display “stage fright”. Animals are also susceptable to stress, causing disease, especially if the stress recurs frequently or is prolongued, like feeling lonely or bored. As for humans, the diet is an important part of keeping vital and healthy, and healthy diet suggestions will be given. You will be asked to record the nature, texture and odour of the animals’ urine, faeces and any blood, pus or vomit. The discharges and bodily fluids give a precise insight into the internal changes in the animal arising from a diseased state.
Acupressure and electrical acupunture may be used succesfully for pain, chronic conditions, digestive disturbances, nerve injuries, allergies, respiratory diseases, distemper and feline leukemia, arthritis, lameness, nerve deafness, hip dysplasia and behavioural problems.
Other environmental issues discussed will be the amount of exercise needed (dogs), playtime and activities, grooming, bathing and parasite and flea control.