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4 Candida the unwelcome resident

7 The effects of toxins and chemicals on hormone health

10 Energetic Healing - Ear Candling

14 What Is Health Coaching - and How Can I Use It?

18 Traditional Thai Massage

22 The Bowen Technique - Panic attacks

24 Lose weight with the Ayurveda powder massage

28 Exclusive Readers Competition

29 Need Complementary Therapy Insurance?

30 Helping weak bones

31 Redox Signaling Molecules

32 Happiness a positive choice


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inflammation and excess free

radicals. Inflamed intestines

create a 'leaky gut', through

which undigested food particlesand foreign bodies enter the

bloodstream and trigger allergies

and intolerances. Typical

symptoms are bloating,

flatulence, constipation and

diarrhoea.

In addition, Candida releases

toxins which enter the blood

stream, damaging tissues and

organs. Fatigue, irritability,headaches, 'foggy' brain and

poor memory may be due to

toxin accumulation in the brain

Candida is a normal -

albeit unwelcome - gut

resident. It serves no

purpose to humans, is usuallyquite harmless and exists in

small numbers. In its benign,

round form, Candida attaches to

our intestinal lining and its

growth is regulated by friendly

bacteria and the immune system.

But, when conditions are right,

Candida grows 'mycelia', multi-

cellular root-like strands, which

penetrate the intestinal wallslooking for food. Mycelia release

'phospholipase' enzymes, which

damage the gut lining, creating

Candida

the unwelcome resident

Living inside our intestines is the tiny, single-cell

yeast Candida albicans. Candida is afundamental cause of many, often long-term and

unexplained, health complaints, ranging from

intense sugar cravings, fatigue and headaches,

to thrush and chemical and food sensitivities.

and liver. Recurrent coughs,

colds and asthma may also belinked to a build up of Candida

toxins. Toxins may also be

excreted through the skin,

causing rashes and itching and

exacerbating skin conditions

such as eczema.

Candida also multiplies and

travels from the intestines to

other body parts, such as the

vagina, mouth, throat, nose,ears, respiratory tract and anus.

Once there, Candida upsets their

normal healthy balance and

triggers myriad symptoms. For

example, when Candida

overgrows in the vagina and

invades the vaginal wall,

inflammation ensues, along with

itching, burning and discharge.Once Candida multiplies and

spreads, it is extremely difficult to

eradicate.


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Why Candida overgrowsCandida overgrowth can be

triggered by one factor or a

combination of them. Candida

thrives on sugar. Sugar is difficult

to avoid, especially when 'hidden'

in foods like ready-meals,

sandwiches and sauces. Refined

carbohydrate (white bread,

pasta, rice, etc) also feeds

Candida, as it rapidly breaks

down to sugar during digestion.

If immunity is low; due to

illness, stress, insufficient sleep,

emotional and mental problems;

or is challenged by viruses,

bacteria, parasites, allergies andexcess free radicals; the body's

ability to battle Candida is

lowered and Candida takes

advantage to flourish.

Environmental chemicals

(pesticides, paint, petrochemical

and heavy metals) and steroids,

like cortisone, also weaken

immunity. Low functioning thyroid

and adrenals contribute to poorimmunity and are made worse by

a high sugar diet. A strong

immune system is essential in

fighting Candida overgrowth and

this requires nutritional support -

try a comprehensive

multivitamin and mineral, with

extra zinc, vitamins C and D,

selenium, hibiscus and black

elderberry. Antibiotics can make

the difference between life or

death, but over-use can create

its own problems. Antibiotics

destroy the friendly bacteria

living in our intestines and

vagina. With good bacteria levels

depleted, Candida takes the

opportunity to thrive and

multiply. As other healthconditions can cause these

symptoms, it's best to check for

Candida overgrowth before

starting an eradication

programme. A nutritional

therapist can organise this.

Reducing Candida

overgrowthSo you think you might have

Candida overgrowth? Anutritional therapist can devise a

diet and supplement programme

to help tackle Candida (it is

unlikely Candida will totally

disappear, as it's a natural gut

resident). But if you choose to

'go it alone', then we've some

simple tips to help you on your

way.

What can be eaten?Sugary foods are highly

'addictive' and weaning off them

is tough - cravings can be

intense. Until the body gets used

to less sweetness and cravings

lessen, there are sugar

substitutes, which do not feed

Candida. FOS (fructo-oligosaccharides) is a sweet

powder that actually feeds

friendly bacteria and can satisfy

that sweet craving. Xylitol looks

and tastes like sugar, can be

used in cooking and is even

tooth-friendly. Vegetables and

low GI/GL fruit have their own

natural sweetness. And eating

protein and unrefinedcarbohydrates at every meal

helps to reduce blood sugar

swings and thus lessen cravings.

Supplementary supportCandida is stubborn to reduce

and, depending on the extent of

overgrowth, diet alone is not

always enough. When starved,

Candida reverts to its round form

and can survive in a benign state

for years. But, as soon as its

favourite food - sugar - is eaten,

Candida re-grows, re-spreads

and re-releases its toxins. Extra

support may be needed to

reduce numbers.

Caprylic acid, grapefruit seed

extract and garlic offer powerful

support against yeast

overgrowth. Some nutritionists

also use olive leaf. Garlic also

contains the active compound

allicin, which supports healthy

immunity. Coconut oil naturally

contains caprylic acid.

Friendly bacteria support

intestinal lining renewal, create

lactic acid (which balances

intestinal pH and helps goodbacteria survival), create

antibiotic-like substances (which

regulate Candida overgrowth),

promote nutrient absorption,

support normal intestine

movement and stimulate

immunity.

Glutamine is the major nutrient

for the intestinal lining and

important for its growth andregeneration. Glutamine also

helps reduce sugar cravings by

giving fuel to the brain.

Candida overgrowth can

impair digestion. Digestive

enzymes support food

breakdown and nutrient

absorption. Candida's toxins can

put extra load on the liver.

Artichoke, choline, taurine,methionine, N-acetyl cysteine

and glutamine can help.

Fibre provides bulk to faeces,

which help cleanse the colon and

remove dead yeast cells. Try

ground flax seeds and colon

cleansing herbs.

Candida 'die-of'As Candida dies, it temporarily

releases more toxins into the

bloodstream. These toxins can

produce symptoms of 'die-off ' -


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headache, fatigue, nausea,

diarrhoea, itching and flu-like

symptoms. Chlorella can help to

mop up these Candida toxins

and reduce these effects. If 'die-

off ' symptoms are too strong

and unpleasant, reduce the diet

and supplement programme until

symptoms lessen.

Common symptoms of

yeast overgrowth:[Sugar/carbohydrate cravings

[Abdominal bloating

[Irritability [Chemical

sensitivity[Itchy anus, vagina

[Food intolerance, allergy

[Headaches [Fatigue

[Thrush (oral, vaginal)

[Flatulence [Joint pain

[Recurrent sore throats

[Constipation, diarrhoea

[Low sex drive [Itchy ears

[Yeast/mould intolerance,

allergy [Poor concentration

[Congested sinuses

Foods to avoid[Sugar, honey, jam, syrup

[Sweets, chocolate, biscuits,

cakes [Fizzy drinks, fruit juice,

squash [Ice cream, sweetened

yoghurts, desserts ['Hidden'sugar: sauces, tinned fruit and

vegetables, ready-made meals,

sandwiches, 'junk' food

[White: bread, rice, pasta, flour,

crackers [Corn: flour, tortillas,

pasta [Dried fruit [Sweetened

cereals [Bananas, parsnips,

potatoes [Alcohol (except theoccasional glass of dry wine or

spirits) [ Yeast-raised bread,yeast extract, Brewer's yeast,

pizza base, monosodium

glutamate (E621) and citric acid -

if yeast intolerant

Foods allowed[Low GI/GL fruit (2 portions per

day maximum) [Lactose-freecow's milk, soya, rice and oat

milks[Vegetables, salads

[Non-sugar sweeteners (xylitol,

FOS) [Fish, poultry, meat

[Wholemeal: flour, pastry, pasta

[Rye sourdough, soda bread

[Beans, peas [Nuts, seeds(unsalted, unroasted)

[Wholegrains [Tofu, tempeh,

natto [Tomato juice (diluted,unsweetened, unsalted)

[Yoghurt (low fat, natural,

unsweetened) [Herbs [Herbal

teas [Cooking and salad oils

[Eggs [Oatcakes[Butter (in

moderation)[

Muesli(unsweetened), Kashi [Cottage

cheese [Seed and nut butters

[Bean sprouts [Mushrooms

[Water - 1.5-2 litres per dayCG

Susan Mitchell

For further information

on Candida call HigherNature's Nutrition

Department on

0870 066 4458.


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They are found in

everything from plasticsto pesticides, and the

residues of hormonal

medications such as the Pill and

HRT, that don't break down once

they pass into our water supply.

Even though the government

tells us EDCs are perfectly safe

there is a growing body of

evidence to suggest that they are

not and that they have potentially

damaging effects on hormonal

health and health in general. In

the wild, some of these problems

have been dramatic. For

example, the EnvironmentAgency (DEFRA) has found that

a third of the male fish in UK

rivers has become feminised

and produced eggs after

developing female sex organs.

The increasing levels of

xenoestrogens in our

environment have coincided with

an earlier onset of puberty. Atthe turn of the twentieth century

the average age for puberty to

begin was 15. Now some girls

as young as eight are growing

breasts and pubic hair. Women

with higher concentrations of

certain pesticides in their bodies

run a greater risk of developing

oestrogen-dependent breast

cancer than women with lower

levels.

Xenoestrogens are stored in

body fat and can affect men and

women differently. Overweight

people tend to have higher

concentrations because

xenoestrogens are lipophilic -

which means that they love fat!

There's no doubt that all of us

are affected by xenoestrogens,

and they may be at the root of

more health problems than we

know. It's no coincidence in myopinion that the huge

proliferation of xenoestrogens in

the last 20 years has coincided

with a decrease in sperm counts

Xenoestrogens ('foreign oestrogens') are oestrogen-

like chemicals usually from pesticides or plastics that

have been linked to disruptions in hormones for both

men and women. These endocrine (hormone)

disrupting chemicals (EDCs as they are often called)

are chemicals in the environment that mimic our own

natural hormones.

The effects

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of 50 per cent, an increase in

testicular cancer; an increased

number of boys born with

undescended testes and other

problems with their reproductive

organs, more girls than boys

being born and an increase in

oestrogen-dependent health

problems such as breast cancer,

endometriosis and fibroids.

Researchers have found a

connection between dioxins (a

class of xenoestrogens from

pesticides) and the development

of endometriosis. They found

that 79 per cent of female rhesus

monkeys spontaneouslydeveloped endometriosis after

being fed food containing dioxin.

Dioxins can be found almost

everywhere, not only in the food

we eat but also in many products

we use on a daily basis, such as

the material used for tea bags

and sanitary products.

Last year two companies had

to remove their cod liver oilcapsules from the shelves

because of the high levels of

dioxins found in them. In the sea,

fish accumulate toxins, which

pass through their livers (the

organ responsible for

detoxification). Extracting the oil

from the liver of the fish is likely

to provide high quantities of

these toxins.

Other examples of

xenoestrogens are:Nonylphenols - used in the

manufacture of plastics, skin

creams, detergents, toiletries,

lubricants and spermicides

Bisphenols - leached frompolycarbonate plastics when

heated

Phthalates - found in make-up,

nail polish, hair spray, plastic,

carpets.

What can you do to help

yourself?

[There are 3,900 brands ofinsecticide, herbicide and

fungicide which are approved for

use in the UK and some fruit and

vegetables are sprayed as many

as 10 times before they reach

the supermarket shelves. What's

the answer? Buy as much

organic as you can afford. If not,

then wash and peel non-organic

fruit and vegetables beforeusing.

[Avoid, as far as possible, foodand drinks in plastic containers

or wrapped in plastic. Don't store

any fatty foods (such as cheese

or meat) in plastic wrap.

Because xenoestrogens are

lipophilic (fat-loving) they will

tend to migrate into foods with a

high fat content. Remove food

from plastic packaging as soon

as possible.

[Reduce your intake of

saturated fats. There are two

reasons for this. First of all, you

will lay down fat stores that will

present a welcome home for

xenoestrogens, and secondly,

the fat you take in is likely to

contain xenoestrogens from the

animal's environment.

[Do not heat food in plasticespecially in a microwave oven.

[Increase your intake of fibre,which helps to prevent the

absorption of oestrogenic

chemicals into your bloodstream.

[Eat more cruciferousvegetables, such as broccoli,

Brussels sprouts, cabbage andcauliflower. These are high in a

substance call 'indole-3-carbinol',

which helps to prevent toxic

oestrogen from being absorbed

in your body, while at the same

time encouraging its elimination.

[It is especially important tomake sure you are getting

enough antioxidants in your diet,

and the best way to do this is toeat lots of antioxidant rich fruit

and vegetables. Antioxidants are

protective substances that patrol

your body, mopping up toxins.

Research has shown how

powerful they can be in the

removal of toxins from the body.

For instance, the antioxidants

vitamin A, E, and C and zinc and

selenium all have powerfuldetoxifying effects.

[Eat a wide variety of fruit andvegetables as specific pesticides

are used for specific crops and

you'll avoid eating too much of a

given pesticide.

[Eat phytoestrogens, found infoods such as soya, chickpeas

and lentils, which can reduce thetoxic forms of oestrogen in your

body.

[Avoid using pesticides in thegarden and flea sprays for pets.


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[Buy 'natural' cleaning productsfor your home, to reduce the

number of potentially

xenoestrogenic chemicals in your

household.

[Use natural toiletries, e.g.,organic sanitary products,

deodorants and skin creams - in

particular, anything that is rubbed

into your skin especially aroundyour breast. More than 70,000

synthetic chemicals are used

commercially and it is estimated

that an average women uses 12

toiletries every day and applies

more than 175 chemical

compounds to her body in the

process. We are surrounded with

chemicals that we use every day

on our skin and hair, in ourhomes and work places, yet

nobody knows the potentially

harmful chemical cocktail effect

these chemicals might have

when combined together over a

period of time. The skin is one of

the most absorbent and porous

materials in the world, and will

absorb into the body anything

that is put on it. That is why

nicotine and HRT patches work

so well through the skin. Also,

this becomes even moreimportant when we think of

babies and children and the

effect these chemicals might

have on them.

[Other research has raised

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questions about the safety of

cling film made of a type of

plastic called polyvinyl chloride

(PVC). Use cling film made of

polyethylene or use grease proof

paper instead.

As inhabitants of an

industrialised world we are being

constantly bombarded bychemicals and it is not possible

to control all of them, but think

about those which you can

reduce or eliminate your

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Experiences that carry

emotional energy

include: past and

present relationships, both

personal and professional;

profound or traumatic

experiences and memories; andbelief patterns and attitudes,

including all spiritual and

superstitious beliefs. The

emotions from these experiences

become encoded in the

biological systems and contribute

to the formation of cell tissue,

which then generates a quality of

energy that reflects those

emotions. Neurobiologist Dr

Candace Pert has proven thatneuropeptides - the chemicals

triggered by emotions - are

thoughts converted into matter.

Our emotions reside physically in

our bodies and interact with ourcells and tissues. In fact, Dr Pert

can no longer separate the mind

from the body, she says,

because the same kind of cells

that manufacture and receive

emotional chemistry in the brain

are present throughout the body.

Sometimes the body responds

emotionally and manufactures

emotional chemicals even before

the brain has registered a

problem.

All our thoughts first appear as

energy. The thoughts which all

carry emotional, mental,

psychological, or spiritual energy

produce biological responses

that are then shaping the form

and function of the tissues. Inthis way, these energies are

being stored in our cellular

memory. No information is ever

lost, and it is all written down in

Energetic Healing

Ear Candling

It is a fact that we are energetic beings with abody, not a body with 'some non-material

aspects' to it. This energy, the human energy

field, contains and reflects each individual's

energy. This is as it is and your energy field has

been created by all your personal experiences,

starting from much farther back than we

generally are keen to acknowledge. It is this

force that shapes and influences the physical

tissue within the body as, at every moment, this

energy creates the tissues.


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the state of balance the cells, the

organs and the whole physical

body appears in.

For any kind of therapy to

succeed, the patient must have

an internalconcept of power, an

ability to generate internal

energy, such as a belief in

his/her self-sufficiency. Power is

at the root of the human

experience and it is at the root of

all healing. Our attitudes and

belief patterns, whether positive

or negative, are all extensions of

how we define, use, or do not

use power. Many people who

lose something that representspower to them - money, or a job;

or a game - or who lose

someone in whom their sense of

self or power is vested - a

spouse or lover, a parent or child

- develop a disease. Our

relationship to power is at the

core of our health.

Healing and curing are not the

same thing. Briefly, a 'cure'means that one has successfully

controlled the progression of an

illness. Curing a physical disease

does not necessarily mean that

the emotional and psychological

(energetic) reasons for the illness

have been removed, which

means that the illness, in some

form or another, will progress

and the symptoms of illness willreturn. The process of curing is

entirely passive and external (it

happens around you). Healing,

on the other hand, is a very

active and internal process. It

involves an insight into your own

attitudes, memories and beliefs

and a deep desire to release all

the patterns that no longer serveyour balance of health.

Conventional medicine has a

very passive attitude towards

power. The treatments do not

require a conscious participation

on the part of the patient, beyond

the co-operation of actually

taking the tablets. When a

person is passive, he/she cannot

fully heal. There may be a

recovery, but no healing can take

place, as there is no active

change in the field that has

expressed itself in this particular

biological way, the specific

disease. In other words, the

source of the physical disease,

that which created it in the first

place - personal energy - has not

changed. In the long term, that

can only be changed by theperson who has the power and

the insight, and that is, whether

you like it or not, yourself.

Making a difference in your

energy field will change the

bodily tissues. This can be a

fleeting change or, if we repeat it

and hold on to the change, it can

permanently alter the way the

body, the organs, the cells, lookand function. Therefore, all

traditional therapies are aiming

to bring about an alteration in the

energy field and are inviting the

person to make it a permanent

one. Unfortunately, because

people are well trained in their

passive role in the curing of their

illnesses in the western world,

they tend to sit back and let ithappen. As a result, they have

been everywhere, tried

everything and nothing works.

Many therapies are, in fact,

being blocked almost before

'they get to us'. Doomed to fail.

Some of the natural healing

methods seem to have been

picked for their immediateimpact, such as vomiting,

hallucinogenic substances,

rhythmic drumming and fire. You

cannot help being affected by

these kinds of therapies but,

indeed, in the long run it remains

up to the individual to decide

whether or not they will allow

change to become permanent.

Now, let's ask ourselves

what kind of difference

fire makes?Fire warms things, dries things

and makes things lighter. When

we make a fire, we can warm

ourselves and dry our clothes.

But we also know that it

evaporates water; it makes it

lighter. Equally, it turns the heavy

wood or coal into very light dust.

Fire produces heat, dryness and

lightness. Heat means that things

are less cold. Heat is also

energy; that means that extra

heat makes things more

energetic, run smoother and

better. Dryness means that

things are less wet. Less water.

Water evaporates when addingheat to it. Lightness means that

things are less heavy. This

happens when water evaporates

but all else will also become

lighter. Ear candling is such a

traditional way of delivering extra

heat through the use of fire, in

this case by burning a hollow

candle placed in the ear.

What are some of the

health beneficial effects

that we have observed

from ear candling?We get less congested, less

mucus, even less lymphatic

oedema. We have more energy,

more immune resistance, a

better circulation. We feel better,lighter, less depressed. These

changes are brought about in the

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burns. These changes occur in

the aura, in the energy field of

the person, and from there the

changed energy field is

expressed in the material world.

Hence, the body changes too

and does so from one moment tothe next! All bodily functions are

an immediate expression of the

interactions within its energy

field. No changes in the physical

can happen without the changes

having occurred in the energy

field first. The body can only

materially express what is

already there energetically.

We are an energy field and ear

candling changes it by adding

heat to that field. We also know

that every piece of matter lies at

the centre of its own energy field.

The body is the centre of our

energy field but, at the same

time, every piece of our body,

every cell, lies at the centre of its

energy field. The body's field canbe seen as an association of

cellular fields. All cellular fields

together make up the body's

field. So, when the fire changes

the human energy field, it

essentially does that by having

an impact on all the cellular fields

at once. But how does a cell

know what is going on inside its

energy field or, more precisely,

inside the energy field of thewhole body?

Candace Pert's research

showed that every cell in the

body produces the chemicals

corresponding with the mood you

are in. So, at any given moment

in time, every cell in the body

knows what you are feeling and

it reacts to it. Its function is

adjusted to your mood andguided by it. And this is why,

when you are happy and

contented and the phone rings

and a voice says, "Your mother

has just died!", you instantly

change to feeling extremely sad.

Not only that, but your gut stops

digesting, your breathing

becomes shallow and fast, yourblood pressure increases, your

pulse rate increases, the tension

in your muscles increases, your

eyes fill up with water, and so on.

All of these changes happen

instantaneously. This can only be

explained because every

singular structure within the body

structure is getting the message

at the same time and responding

accordingly. That is why there is

always perfect coordination.

Biologists have found that little

antennae on the cell's surface

are responsible for picking up

'the vibrations' of the

environment. In other words,

every cell of your body is

listening out for energetic

changes in its environment, in

the organ's environment, in thebody's environment.

But there is one last little piece

in this particular puzzle, and we

are going to need it if we want to

even begin to understand the

seen effects of ear candling and

healing in general, and that is,

that it has been established that

these antennae are not all

sticking out all of the time. Thecell can retract the antennae

inside the cellular membrane.

Why would a cell not

want to know absolutely

everything that goes on

in the world around it?Well, the truth is that there is too

much. Also, some of it could bevery dangerous and is better

ignored and shut away than

responded too. We should know

that that works pretty similar for

us as a whole. Have you never

listened to a conversation and

afterwards someone talks about

it but you seemed not to have

heard the same things they have

heard? It was there, but your

registration of it was totally

different. The cell does

something similar by choosing

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not to 'record' some things or to

record stuff in a particular way.

Who makes that decision? Well,

it turns out you do. The brain

plays a significant part in

choosing what to ignore and

what to register. The brain is the

main tool the ego has. This is

where you label things with 'like

it', 'hate it', 'must avoid', 'stupid',

and so on. These are some of

the choices you make. If you

believe something to be stupid,

you no longer listen to it. You

retreat. You determine what the

cells of your body will listen out

for and what they won't hear. Youdetermine which antennae are

out and which ones are not

available. Of course, these

decisions change from moment

to moment under different

circumstances but as they are

mainly based on previous

experiences, some decisions we

stick to for an awful long time.

What you believe determineswhat you are going to listen out

for in your environment. Life

presents itself to you in the form

of what you believe it should look

like.

Whatever you believe is what

you are going to experience. I

am talking here about whatever

belief is anchored in your heart,

in the true 'you'. You see the

world as you believe it to be, and

so you can alter whatever

influence a therapy, for instance,

is aiming to have on you.

However, and this is the real

beauty, an ear candle always

does the same thing to you. It

warms you up; it dries you out; itlightens you up. If you choose to

reverse those changes

afterwards and, for instance, put

the congestion back, then you

certainly can do that. That way

you can 'prove' the therapy does

not work.

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heat, dryness and lightness to

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receiving it directly. The qualities

are direct changes made to that

part of the person's energy field

and therefore to their tissues.

The truth is that you do not have

to believe in ear candling before

it delivers its beneficial effects to

you. You only decide whether or

not you want to hold on to those

effects or not, but you are always

receiving them. All of the effects,

not just the ones you 'like', and

that is because ear candling acts

upon the human energy field

itself without the interference of

other factors like the person

delivering the therapy. For thatreason, it is a powerful energetic

healing tool. However, I advise

you to learn to use it properly

and to familiarise yourself with

both the way energy creates our

reality as well as how ear

candles can help us to make the

necessary changes for us to

regain our health. CG

By Patrick Quanten MD


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meaningful reactions to a

stressful event - and this meanswe can take control to change

them.

What Health Coaching

Isn't - Two Traditional

Health ModelsCoaching is very different to two

well-known health approaches:

1) Prescribe and Treat - The

conventional medical model, in

which the healthcare provider

knows more about the client's

problem than the client does.

While experienced healthcare

providers may know exactly what

a client needs, this approach

doesn't ensure compliance and

can be disempowering for theclient. When this approach is

necessary, even in

complementary and alternative

L

ife coaching developed

in the USA, in the early1990s, to help people

achieve more from their careers,

businesses and personal lives.

Despite its growth, coaching has

only recently started being used

within healthcare. Perhaps this is

partly due to the popularly-held

beliefs that illness is a mistake of

the body, and that doctors, rather

then ourselves, are responsiblefor our health. There has also

been, until recently, little

awareness of the crucial impact

of our thoughts and beliefs on

our health.

Yet therapy and coaching fit

naturally together, especially

when we adopt the perspective

that the body doesn't make

mistakes. META-Medicine, an

advanced biopsychosocial

system of health understanding,

shows how all health issues are

What Is Health

Coaching - andHow Can I Use It?Health Coaching is a synthesis of the philosophyand practices of life coaching with healthcare, to

assist clients to attain greater wellbeing.

Therapists from all disciplines can utilise the

coaching principles and questions introduced in

this article to bring insights and a wellness focus

into client relationships.

therapies, it can be

supplemented by coaching.

2) Health Education - Providing

health information to motivate

people to change their habits.

While it is certainly valuable,

health information can be

overwhelming, and doesn't

always encourage clients to

change - especially when fear isused as motivation! Coaching

can help by giving clients a

sense of responsibility and

support to make lifestyle

changes.

What Health Coaching Is

- An Empowering

ApproachCoaching is based on thepremise that everyone has the

inner potential to overcome their

barriers and achieve their goals.

A health coach is a partner who

guides the client through the

maze of healthcare choices, and

helps them to overcome hurdles,

particularly self-limiting beliefs,

that arise on the path towellness. Because coaching is

client-focused and flexible, it can

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want a healthier lifestyle, as well

as those with serious or chronic

health conditions. It can also be

combined with the treatment and

education approaches above.

Any therapist, however short

or infrequent your appointments

are, can make use of the

coaching model. Seeing clients

regularly over a certain period of

time (usually 3-6 months)

enables rapport, trust and

openness to develop. However,

even in one or two sessions, you

can utilise the first three of the

core coaching principles below.

Four core features of

coaching

[ A focus on positive future

outcomes: thinking about

solutions instead of problems. In

the health context, this means

focusing on achieving wellness

rather than overcoming illness.

[ Self-empowerment and self-responsibility: encouraging the

individual to maintain control of

their results.

[ Actively listening to the client.

[ Providing ongoing support.

Why Take a Health

Coaching Approach?

Benefits for therapists

Have you ever given a treatment

and not known how successful it

was because the client didn't

come back? Or had clients who

expect a quick fix for a long-term

problem? These situations can

be extremely frustrating. Setting

a broader framework through

coaching may help. Coaching

involves commitment to more

than a one-off treatment: even

within a short timescale, a client


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could be encouraged to set

future actions and arrange a brief

follow-up conversation to ensure

continued progress. If you have

a course of appointments, this

enables rapport to develop, and

for you to uncover clients' core

blocking beliefs.

It's been discovered in cutting-

edge fields of bio-informational

and epigenetic medicine that our

thoughts and beliefs are

programming our cells at a DNA

level. Therefore, helping

someone change their beliefs

from self-limiting to positive will

have an effect not just onpsychology, but also physiology.

META-Medicine takes this

understanding even further.

Benefits for clientsFrom a client perspective, having

a partnership devoted to their

success can be both

empowering and supportive. It:

[ increases awareness of the

importance of self-responsibility

for healing;

[ enables the client to set goals

and take action;

[ maintains motivation through

accountability - knowing you'll

check on their progress!

[ provides support for

overcoming barriers and

getting out of their comfort zone

(even uncomfortable 'comfort

zones', like illness, are familiar

territory); and

[ if the partnership is longer-

term, it will see them through

relapses of behaviour and old

habits.

How to Get Started -

Coaching Questions to

Use with Your ClientsIf a more active coaching

focus is appropriate in your

work, try experimenting with

these questions.

Setting Wellness-Focused Goals

[ What does being well really

mean to you? What will you feel,

hear, and see when you achieve

wellness?

[ What do you want to achieve

within the next 3, 6 or 12 months

in your health andwellness?

[ What can you do to make

sure that your goals are:

Specific? Measurable? Realistic?

Achievable? Motivating?

Generating Options

[ What actions could you take

to move you closer to your

goals?

[ What changes could you

make in different life areas, such

as work, home life, relationships,

nutrition, exercise and relaxation,

to move towards your goals?

[ How can you increase your

wellness in everyday actions

such as eating,sleeping,

breathing, feeling, thinking andcommunicating?

Making a Commitment

to Action

[ What will you do by our next

appointment? How will you

measure your achievement?

[ What three things can you do

to overcome any barriers totaking these actions?

[ How can you increase your

commitment to taking these

actions?

How We Work - META-

Medicine Diagnosis and

Therapy within a

Coaching FrameworkMETA-Medicine provides an

understanding of clients' health

issues at every level: mind;

emotions; body; spirit; social

interaction; and environment.

Once we understand the

meaning and cause of a health

issue, then we are in a position

to help a client to overcome it.

The goal-based and supportive

ethos of coaching provides our

framework.

Step 1: META-Medicine

Diagnosis

META-Medicine enables us to

pinpoint the specific cause and

meaning of a client's symptoms,

and the emotional patternsunderlying them. For example,

as our earlier articles explain, we

know that eczema is the healing

phase of a separation shock: a

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traumatic feeling of

disconnection from a loved one.

The meaning of the skin reaction

is during the preceding stress

phase, when the skin

desensitises to enable the

individual to overcome the shock.

The eczema is a symptom of

regeneration.

A META-Medicine

diagnosis aims to

uncover:

[ the specific emotional pattern

behind a health issue;

[the shock or traumatic event

that led to it;

[ where the client is within the

healing process;

[ the triggers within the client's

life that cause the issue to recur.

During a diagnostic session, our

approach is coaching and

question-based. It's the client

who has the answers - only they

know the stressful situations in

their life and how they thought

and felt. While the META-

Medicine models guide us in the

right direction, META-Medicine

diagnosis is essentially an

enquiry process, as each client's

specific experience is different.

For example, cystitis isdefined in META-Medicine as a

territory-marking conflict: an

inability to establish and maintain

boundaries. With two clients with

cystitis, one was caused by an

argument with a housemate,

while the other's started when

she left her husband, moved out

of their house and didn't feel at

home in rented accommodation.

Step 2: META-Health Planning

Once we've identified the root

cause of an issue, we co-create

a plan for healing. This covers all

aspects of a client's experience:

physical body, mind and

emotions, spirit, social interaction

and environmental changes. The

last two areas particularly lend

themselves to coaching: changes

must be realistic and achievable,

yet powerful enough for the client

to overcome their triggers. For

example, with a cystitis issue,

the client may benefit from

support in setting boundaries

with others.

Step 3: Integrating Therapyand Coaching

Because META-Medicine

explains the importance of

beliefs to health, our work

focuses primarily on changing

mental and emotional patterns.

We use approaches such as

EFT (Emotional Freedom

Techniques), NLP (Neuro-

Linguistic Programming), TimeLine Therapy and brainwave

entrainment, and refer clients to

other professionals for therapies

such as acupuncture,

homoeopathy and nutritional

therapy.

Alongside therapeutic

work, coaching helpsclients to:

[ change their focus from

illness to wellness;

[ overcome disempowering and

limiting beliefs;

[ set goals and actions;

[ understand the barriers to

healing, and create strategies for

overcoming them.

We've had experience using thisintegrative approach to help

clients to not only overcome

problems, such as chronic

musculoskeletal issues, anxiety

and depression, but also to

increase their wellbeing at all

levels. We believe that through

integrating the key principles of a

positive focus, client

empowerment and ongoingsupport, clients are inspired to

achieve wellness, rather than

simply alleviating symptoms.

CG

Authors Robert Waghmare

and Joanne Ross are META-

Medicine Health Coaches and

Master Trainers. They runregular two-day Introductory

Workshops in META-Medicine,

which cover the meanings of

common health issues, how to

create a META-Health plan and

how to do root-cause diagnosis.

They've trained therapists from a

wide range of disciplines

including homeopathy,acupuncture, holistic therapies,

counselling and modern

medicine.

The META-Medicine Health Coach Training integrates

META-Medicine diagnostics with health coaching and

gives you qualified Health Coach status.

To find out more, including further articles and a free

newsletter, visit www.metamedicineuk.com or call

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Athai Massage session

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blending exquisite Asian

techniques including thumb

pressure similar to Chineseacupressure which works along

energy lines similar to meridians

or nadis. By thumb pressing

along these sen lines, as they

are known in Thailand,

blockages are released creating

a free flow of energy and prana

throughout the body. Another

important part of Thai Massage

is the Buddhist and spiritualinfluence. Students are

encouraged to recite a short

prayer silently in pali (the

Buddhist language) before

commencing the massage to

focus and quieten their mind.

Thai massage reflects the four

divine states of mind of Buddhist

teaching: loving kindness,compassion, vicarious joy and

equanimity. A Thai Massage

given with 'metta' (loving

kindness) is essential.

YogaMany yoga postures may be

included in a Thai Massage. The

dynamics of Thai Massage are

very similar to Ashtanga yoga -the Vinyasa linking and flow from

one asana to another. The use of

bodyweight, correct body

mechanics and rhythm is

essential for performing a good

Thai Massage. It is like a yoga

dance and a meditative

experience for both the client

and practitioner. More yogateachers are enjoying learning

the art of Thai Massage and

experiencing the benefits for

themselves. Clients are able to

go deeper into a posture when

assisted by a Thai Massage

practitioner enhancing their

flexibility and encouraging deep

relaxation in each pose.

Ashtanga yoga can greatlyimprove the flow and rhythm of a

Thai Massage Practitioner.

Iyengar yoga can also help a

practitioner feel how far to take a

Traditional

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Traditional Thai Massage

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client into a posture. This is

indeed an art, working slowly

with mindfulness and watching

facial reactions will help thepractitioner to feel the point of

resistance and maximum stretch

for the limbs.

BenefitsThai Massage has many benefits

and is suitable for people of all

ages irrespective of their level of

flexibility. Sports people, Yoga,

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Thai Massage. It works very

deeply on an emotional level and

also has a profound effect on a

physical level.

It is very good for back pain,

sciatica, shoulder and neck pain.

The numerous slow stretching

movements free the tension held

within the body. They increase

flexibility, relax and elongate

tense muscles, mobilise and

open joints, thus energising and

nourishing the client by allowing

the prana to flow more freely

around the whole body. Thaimassage relieves aches, pain

and stiffness, stimulates and

improves the range and freedom

of movement and coordination.

The stretching movements affect

the entire body by releasing both

deep and superficial tension and

re-educating the client into abetter alignment and improved

posture.

Thai massage also soothes

the nervous system, and has a

positive and calming effect on

the mind inducing deep

relaxation. The circulation of

blood and lymph is improved.

Internal organs and the immune

system are stimulated. Thistransformative therapy produces

a powerful feeling of wellbeing,

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Thai massage sessionA session can last for 1 or 2

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The client lies on their back

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recites a short prayer. Relaxation

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This rhythm is very important for

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movements while the client is

side-lying. Then with the client

lying on their stomach (prone),

various leg stretches and

palming and thumbing the

energy lines of the back are

performed. The client is then

placed into the sitting position

which focuses mainly on the

spine, shoulders and posture.

Each movement is carried out in

a continuous flow.

Ten Thai Massage

Asanas

ButterflyAlso known as the Frog Jump in

Thai Massage. Good stretch for

hips, back, hamstrings, gluteus

maximus and abductor muscles.

Ride HorseStretches the hamstrings and

gluteus maximus muscles. Eases

the lower back and sciatica.

BridgeAlso known as Kidney Stretch in

Thai Massage as the knees are

stimulating the kidneys reflexes

on the feet whilst creating

flexibility in the spine and back

muscles.

CobraClassic yoga pose - backward

bend. Muscles of the back and

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and strengthened. Increases

flexibility in the spine, improving

energy flow in the sen lines and

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improving energy flow in sen

lines. Balances the thyroid gland

and good for varicose veins.Plough is beneficial for neck,

shoulders and thoracic area.

LocustGood for hip mobility, sciatica.

Stretches quadriceps and

abdominal muscles. Strengthens

muscles of the back

Head to KneesA classic forward bend

counterpose to backward bends.

Stretches back and hamstrings

and improves flexibility of spine

and energy flow in sen lines.

Cross Leg to SittingAn excellent way to bring the

client into sitting posture andcounterpose to the cobra and

backward bends. Relaxes the

back and spine.

Forward BendAnother classic yoga asana,

again counterpose to backward

bends. For variation, legs can be

outstretched. Releasesblockages along sen lines and

eases back. Good for the

nervous system.

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But when we feel wavesof delight or excitementin relation to something

wonderful happening in our lives,we don't feel we need to seektherapeutic intervention for it!This, of course, is not the casewhen we are struggling with theupsetting, alarming andseemingly inexplicable symptoms

of panic that are the body/mind'sresponse to a trauma of somesort.

The Bowen Technique isthought of mainly as a therapythat deals with the aches, painsand injuries of the body, but italso has a remarkable ability todeal with the emotional level inits gentle non-intrusive way.

Just recently, 16-year-oldAnnie was brought for Bowentreatment because of a history ofpanic attacks that were now

impacting on her life verysignificantly. The first signs ofany panic responses from herbegan 10 years previously when,as a little girl of six, she hadbroken her arm at the elbow andwas in hospital for six daysimmediately after the break andthen later for two further days toremove a plate. For about a year

after those experiences, she'woke' screaming with nightterrors and began sleepwalking.(Night terrors can occur inchildren usually between theages of three and eight and theyseem to be caused byunresolved psychologicalconflicts, traumatic events orfatigue. They are characterised

by episodes of abruptawakening, usually with apanicky scream, andaccompanied by intense anxiety,confusion, agitation,

disorientation, unresponsiveness,marked motor movements, andtotal amnesia concerning theevent.)

Annie's recent history (last fewyears) was of frequent panicattacks, characterised by heartrate increase and a feeling ofterror rising up from stomach tohead. She was also suffering

from a number of phobias, suchas the dark, crowded places andclaustrophobia. She was havingtrouble staying at school formore than a few hours at a timewithout at least a small panicattack and when she had majorones (at least once a week) shewould have to be picked up andtaken home. In addition, her

sleep was constantly disturbedand she had trouble dropping offto sleep.

She had, of course, been

The Bowen

TechniquePanic attacks

Most of us are well aware of the intricate and

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taken to her doctor a few yearsearlier and her mother told methat the doctor had said that theNHS couldn't do anything forAnnie until she turned 18, so "goaway"! Hard to believe, but thatis what was reported. In the

meantime, Annie had connectedwith a counsellor and had beenseeing him once a fortnight forsome months before her firstBowen treatment.

Other interesting things tonote: Annie reported that shevirtually never drank any water ifshe could avoid it, as shedisliked it. She was also eating

up to four packets of crisps perday and used artificial sweetenerfor anything she wanted tosweeten.

After her first treatment (in lateSeptember), the most noticeableresponse to Bowen was thatAnnie's aversion to waterchanged dramatically: she wasimmediately very thirsty and

drinking tons of water completelyoff her own bat. Her sleepingpatterns also changed quicklyand she was going to bed earlierand sleeping well. She had somesmall panic attacks in the weekafter her first Bowen and alonger lasting one was not asintense.

After treatment number two,

she was definitely seeing a big

change with many more panicfree days and being able to domore with friends and familyoutside the house and wasremaining in school more. Thispattern of good improvementcarried on week by week with

only a few regressive wobblesthat were not too serious.

Annie had seven treatmentsbetween late September and thevery end of November and willnow only return if she has anyrelapses or feels the need toward any shaky feelings off. AndAnnie is a changed girl: she isstaying at school all day with no

problem, is a regular at bandpractice, is able to go out toshops and to lunch with friends,and is still voluntarily drinkingplenty of water, sleeping well andhasn't touched crisps in weeks!

Annie's experience provides agood example of how Bowen canwork at energetic and emotionallevels. A great many of the

moves in Bowen do go overacupuncture points on meridianlines and seems to be able tobreak some of the distressingmind/body links that result insuch things as panic attacks andother emotional disturbances

such as phobias. Also, we knowthat Bowen often makes peoplethirsty when they are not drinkingenough, and this was a bigfeature of Annie's response.Some dehydration was likelyinvolved with her lack of well-being, in addition to thechemicals and salt that camewith her diet of crisps.

When she first came forBowen, Annie asked me not toshut the treatment room doorduring her Bowen sessions (eventhough her mother was always inthe room throughout thetreatments). At the final Bowenappointment, she didn't evennotice that, out of habit, I hadclosed the door. CG

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The word 'Udvartana' is largely used for the most

famous body treatment in Ayurveda to lose

weight. However, if we refer to the classics of

Ayurveda we find different types of Udvartana

mentioned, which are classified according totheir action on the body and the result the

Ayurveda physician would like to achieve.

Also there is a big

misconception that

Udvartana is only used

as a treatment to lose weight,

whereas Sushruta (Father of

Ayurvedic Surgery), divides theAyurvedic powder massages into

three parts:'Utsadana',

'Udgharshana' and 'Udvartana'.

Utsadana - Here different oils

and powders are mixed together

to form a paste and are rubbed

all over the body. These herbal

powders and oils exfoliate and

enhance the complexion andglow of the skin, and are highly

rejuvenating.

Udgharshana - This is a

treatment where only powders

which are dry and rough in

nature are rubbed all over the

body to induce the same

qualities and remove the excesswater and earth element

(KAPHA). It is mostly used in

obesity and diabetic cases.

Udvartana - According to

Sushrata, this is a body-toning

programme, with application of a

combination of prescribed herbal

powder and oil on the entire

body. It is used in the treatment

to reduce fat and strengthen thebody, at the same time taking

care that the body does not

become too rough and dry in the

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So as you see, according to

Sushruta, 'Udvartana' and

'Utsadana' are the same

treatments where herbal pastes

made of different oils and

powders are applied to achieve a

specific result.

Whereas Charaka (Father

of Ayurvedic Medicine)

gives only the term

'Udvartana' for all the

above.Thus as we can see from above,

Udvartana can be used to loseweight, improve skin complexion,

de-stress and relax as well as

act as a natural full body

exfoliation treatment.

Positions used for

UdvartanaIf Udvartana is done on a

wooden bed (Droni) then the

face down position should be

avoided as it very uncomfortable

for the client. On the wooden

bed there would be seven

positions, .i.e., sitting, face up,

left lateral, face up, right lateral,

again face up and then sitting.

Here the back, waist and

buttocks would be done in the

lateral positions as mentionedabove. However, if the

preference of your client is a

cushion bed then the positions

could be threefold (sitting, face-

up and face down) or as

required. You need to remember

that the change in positions is

only intended to enable

maximum exposure of a body

part for the strokes to beeffective and comfortable for you

to perform, to achieve the

desired result.

If done as a one off treatment to

de-stress and re-energize it can

be performed in THREE (sitting,

face up and face down) positions

on the cushion bed, so that it is

enjoyable for your client.

Procedure for UdvartanaThis unique body treatment

begins with the Indian head and

face massage with a therapeutic

head and face oil. This takes

place in the sitting position which

is followed by the face-up

position.

Strokes - All the strokes on theextremities and back are rubbing

strokes done by keeping both

hands near to each other, in a

downward direction with

increased pressure.

Abdomen - is always done in

the face-up position. Starting

from the left side, do horizontal

movements lifting the fat/muscle

tissue from left to right to left atleast 4-6 times. Then placing

your left hand over the right on

the umbilicus, start to glide both

the hands gently in a clockwise

direction making small circles.

Gradually make the circles

bigger covering the entire

abdomen and then reduce the

circle size coming to the centre

of the abdomen.

Buttocks- If the client lies on

their stomach then you can do a

mix and match of the above

strokes of the extremities and the

horizontal stroke from right to left

and vice versa of the abdomen.

These horizontal strokes should

be used on the waist and the

buttocks if the client is lying inthe lateral position.

Points to remember

during the treatment[As compared to Abhyangam(Ayurvedic full body massage),

this treatment will require more

pressure and speed.

[Apply oil during the treatmentif the paste gets dry, as it may

lead to a mild itching sensation

during the rubbing movements.

[ Remember to move your


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body with your strokes.

Appropriate body position and

movement will also ensure that

you do not build up pain in your

body while giving this treatment.

[ During the long strokes, keepyour legs wide apart as this

enables better and more uniform

movement and pressure, which

will also enable you to use your

body weight and not arm

pressure.

How does the treatment

work?In the treatment of Udvartana,

we use herbal powders (in theform of oils or dry powders) that

are dry and rough in nature and

hot in potency.

The oil taken for Udvartana is

sesame based which is hot in

potency and is infused with

herbs which create lightness,

dryness, roughness, remove the

blockages and stiffness, and also

have a 'cutting or liquefying

action' on the fat tissue. This oil

also takes care that the skin

does not become dry

superficially and remains soft

and supple after the treatment.

This herbal paste (powders

and oils) when rubbed on the

body in a specific manner

creates friction, which open the

pores, remove blockages in

vessels, increase the heat in the

tissues and percolates inside to

stimulate fat metabolism.Once the paste is rubbed on

the body and the massage is

over, the client is asked to sit in

an herbal steam chamber where

the head of the guest remains

outside the steam chamber, so

that they can stay in for a longer

time during which a lot of excess

water is lost from the body. Also,

as the pores open, the herbal oil

mixed with the paste percolates

deeper into the skin inducing its

fat liquefying properties and

doing its work as mentioned

above.

If used as a beautification

treatment a different set of herbs

is used as oils and powders

which are extremely rejuvenating

for the skin.

Benefits

[ Reduced cellulite/subcutaneous fat tissue.

[ When taken as a part of atreatment programme including a

strict Ayurvedic diet plan, regular

exercise or Yoga and appropriate

internal Ayurvedic herbal


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medication as prescribed by the

Ayurveda physician, it helps to

reduce weight and gives a well-

toned body.

[Beautiful skin complexion.

[ Cleanses and revitalises theskin and removes body odour.

[ Better skin tone - even if youare losing weight with exercises,

other forms of diet etc

[ The best benefit ofUdvartana, even when taken as

a one-off treatment, is that it is

one of the very few treatments

that de-stresses you, but at thesame time also has an

invigorating effect (reduces VATA

and KAPHA).

[ The blockages in the bloodvessels are removed and pores

open, removing body stiffness,

facilitating better absorption of

oils etc. through the skin.

Though the treatment is widely

used to get a well-toned body,

the actual outcome is highly

individualised based on the

specific need; hence the

consultation with the Ayurveda

physician becomes extremely

important.

Based on the consultation, theAyurveda physician chooses the

appropriate combination of herbs

and oils. This combination,

especially chosen for the

individual (depending on his/her

body constitution, climate and

ailment etc.) yields the specific

result that one is looking for.

Herbs used in theUdvartana for weight

loss:[Triphala[Kolkullathadi[Kottumchukkadi etc.

Herbs used in the

Udvartana for glowing

skin:[Yashtimadhu [Rose [Neem[Sariva

[Sandalwood [Usheer

[Khadir etc.

Oils used in the

Udvartana for

weight loss :[Kottumchukadi [Triphala

[Dhanwantaram[Karpasasthyadi

Oils used in the

Udvartana for glowing

skin:[Mahanarayana [Chandanadi

[Balashwagandhadi

[Dhanwantar Kuzumbu

Contraindications:

Udvartana should not be

offered:[For dry skin conditions

[In pregnancy

[To the emaciated [Children

[After the body detoxificationand purification procedure of

Panchakarma. CG

Vaidya Kohli Vishal (BAMS, PGPP and PGDKP) is a

Bachelor in Ayurveda Medicine and Surgery,

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