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BSc Hons with Integrated Masters (Ayurvedic Medicine)
British Wheel of Yoga (BWY) accredited Yoga Teacher

Tel: 07816 063746

About Ayurveda

Stress, weaken digestion, lifestyle, irregular work and sleep may all contribute in pushing your health out of balance. Through Ayurveda, appropriate nutritional, diet and lifestyle plan will be devised for you, along with herbs, yoga and meditation to assist your body to return back to balance.
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Ayurveda places great emphasis on the prevention of disease by encouraging maintenance of health through close attention to balance in one’s life, right thinking, diet, lifestyle with the use of herbs, nutritional and lifestyle advice. It is not only a comprehensive medical system but also a way of living.
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Ayurveda is an ancient system of traditional medicine from India. It is a comprehensive and a traditional healing system going back more than 5000 years. Ayurveda focuses on the whole body and its relation to the external world to re-establish and maintain equilibrium with the body.
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Ayurveda has often been described and consisting of two words ‘Ayur’ and ‘Veda’ meaning the ‘Science of Life’, this science of life are meant for the maintenance of positive health and management and prevention of disease.
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Ayurveda’s aim and objective:

• Is to focus on health of the whole body rather than just the disease
• Prevention of ill health
• Rejuvenation of the body

It is a holistic approach towards life, health and disease management. It primarily focuses on personalised health, incorporating nutrition, lifestyle practices, herbal remedies and therapeutic modalities for treatment Both internal and external factors, act upon us to disturb this balance, these are reflected as a change in one’s constitution.  Examples of these emotional and physical stresses include one’s emotional state, diet and food choices, seasons and weather, physical trauma, work and family relationships. Once these factors are understood, one can take appropriate actions to minimise their effects or eliminate the causes of imbalance and re-establish one’s original constitution.

Ayurveda is about understanding food through its qualities and how they effect us when eaten.

In Ayurveda we are created by the five elements:

• ether/space
• air
• fire
• water
• earth

So too is food!

Each food is defined by 1 of 6 tastes:

• sweet (earth & water), dates, rice, pumpkin
• sour (earth & fire), lemon, vinegar, fermented foods
• salty (fire & water), sea salt, rock salt
• pungent (fire & air), ginger, garlic,
• astringent (air & earth), green grapes, cranberries
• bitter (air & ether), tumeric, green vegetables

These 6 tastes helps us to work out which food contains the building blocks that we are in need of in our body.

Knowing the right dosage of food, when to take, how to prepare, cook, that is suitable for the individual. While the right food may invigorate, heal, ground one individual, the same amount may cause stress to others. Eating the wrong foods can lead the digestion to become impaired, toxins accumulate and disease or dis-ease occurs! Meaning not being at ease with oneself.

Learn and understand through Ayurvedic medicine the right food, tastes and qualities for your body to great a healthy you!

Ayurveda identifies three basic types of doshas or constitutions principles that are present in everyone. These are vata, pitta and kapha. These principles can be related to the basic biology of the body.

Vata is the subtle energy associated with movement. It governs breathing, blinking, muscle and tissue movement, pulsation of the heart. In balance, vata promotes creativity and flexibility. Out of balance, vata produces fear and anxiety.

Pitta expresses as the body’s metabolic system. It governs digestion, absorption, assimilation, nutrition, metabolism and body temperature. In balance, pitta promotes understanding and intelligence. Out of balance, pitta arouses anger, hatred and jealousy.

Kapha is the energy that forms the body’s structure, bones, muscles, tendons, and provides the “glue” that holds the cells together. Kapha supplies the water for all bodily parts and systems. It lubricates joints, moisturises the skin, and maintains immunity. In balance, kapha is expressed as love, calmness and forgiveness. Out of balance, it leads to attachment, greed and envy.

How Ayurveda can help

• Staying Well  or Preventive Care
• Hormonal balance – Thyroid, Adrenal Fatigue
• PMS symptoms
• Menstrual cycles – Irregularity, pain, disconnect, dysmenorrhea, heavy bleeding
• Minimises inflammation
• Cleanses the body
• Overall balance
• Manage insomnia
• Anxiety, Depression, general worries, high stress, negative attitude or ‘stuck in a rut’
• Regulate the digestive system, particularly bloating symptoms, gas, constipation, acid reflux, loose stools
• Manage diabetes, high blood pressure
• Healthy skin
• Improve Concentration
• De-Stressing
• Revitalise energy
• Relaxation
• Anti-Aging

About Yoga

​Yoga is a journey, a process that helps us become more aware and appreciative of our life. The word yoga means ‘unity’ or ‘oneness’. Yoga is a means of uniting, balancing and harmonising the mind, body, emotions and spirit. This is done through the practice of asana (postures), pranayama (breathing), meditation and savasana (corpse / resting pose).

As we breath and gently stretch, bend, twist, and work our muscles and organs we loosen knots of built-up tension, unresolved emotions, anything that keeps us from harmony. Yoga practice brings us to a place of inner peace. In this calm, serene state we open ourselves to healing and accepting our intuitive wisdom and power. With continued practice, Yoga begins to restore and heal our internal organs, through the asana and breathing practices.

Yoga encourages focus on breathing, posture and body awareness, all important elements for good health. The practice of yoga makes the body strong, flexible; it provides you with increased energy, strength, and balance.

Benefits of Yoga

• Improves your circulation, muscle tone and flexibility
• Strength, structural alignment
• Stay mentally calm, quietens the mind
• Feel calm, and eases muscle tension
• Can improve the functioning of the respiratory, circulatory, digestive and hormonal system
• Brings about emotional stability and clarity of the mind
• Provides effective stress management through positive thought patterns and deep relaxation breathing techniques
• It will increase your physical and mental well-being

Yoga can help in managing:

• Stress
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Boost self-esteem and confidence

Welcome to my page, my name is Peter Sear of PS Hypnotherapy and have lived for over 30 years in Rickmansworth.

I offer assistance to reduce stress, anxiety, phobias and optimize a work skill set. Our fast paced lives our expectations, of ourselves and others, combined with our reactions to verbal and non-verbal communication, can cause our thoughts to go into overdrive. Whether at work, home or social situations these thoughts can make us feel physically drained.

We all want quick fixes and after trying to cope with an issue for many years your intention has led you to my page where I offer effective assistance and training in relearning to achieve positive change and seems automatic and becomes effortless when we see results, improve and enjoy.

Clinical trials have shown benefits using hypnotherapy, a technique of relaxation and focused concentration to improve mental and physical health.

Unlock your potential!

Task focused relaxation, clinically proven to be a more effective approach combined with self-hypnosis training to assist clients in order to facilitate long term results as well as immediate benefits.

Clinical trials also resulted in showing when our bodies are deeply relaxed we are unable to stress physically or mentally and can facilitate healing to occur.

If you have any questions please call to find how I can help.

please call on 07717041947 or email me at peter@pshypnotherapy.co.uk

Website www.pshypnotherapy.co.uk

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Reiki is a safe, natural holistic form of therapy for many acute and chronic conditions. It is suitable for everyone including children, pregnant women, and the elderly.

Fiona worked for 10 years as a qualified nurse, concluding at King Edwards VII’s Hospital for Officers, London W1.

After raising her family, Fiona trained as a holistic therapist obtaining a diploma in Holistic Massage and Anatomy & Physiology, before choosing to specialise in Reiki. Now after 10 years of experience, she has found Reiki to be a profound gentle and powerful complementary therapy.

Fiona’s aim is to promote the awareness of the many benefits obtainable from Reiki.

For an appointment, please call:
FIONA LEVITT
ITEC Dip. Anatomy & Physiology
USUI SHIKI RYOHO: Advanced course in the USUI REIKI Method of Life Energy Renewal

Tel: 01494 431 923
Mobile: 07882 681 851
Email: fiona.levitt@yahoo.co.uk
A free 15 minute assessment session is offered over and above the 45 minute Reiki session. There is time on either side of the session for discussion and questions.

REIKI

What is Reiki?

Reiki is a Japanese word meaning ‘Universal Life Force Energy’ (pronounced ray-key). It is a form of natural therapy which has been used traditionally throughout Japan and India since ancient times. This Life Force Energy can be defined as the energy which resided and acts in all created matter – animal, vegetable and mineral. The Reiki Practitioner channels this life energy through their hands to the recipient, helping to release any blocked energy and cleanse the body of toxins to create a state of balance.

The History of Reiki

In the second half of the 19th Century, Dr. Mikao Usui, a Japanese scholar and minister, rediscovered and developed this almost-lost therapy system from ancient Buddhist teachings after many years of study, research and mediation. He dedicated his life to Reiki and trained others as Masters who were responsible for carrying on the tradition. Hawayo Takata, one of his first Masters, brought Reiki to mainland America and passed on the tradition which was then spread throughout America, Europe and the rest of the world.

How does Reiki work?

Reiki is energy in its truest sense. It is a safe, natural and holistic form of therapy for many acute and chronic conditions. The recipient is fully relax on a couch whilst the Practitioner places their hands on the recipient’s body in certain positions which helps activate the body’s natural ability to restore itself. The Practitioner is simply the channel. The energy goes to the deepest level of a person’s being bringing about spiritual, mental, emotional and physical wellbeing.

Why Reiki?

Reiki is different to other therapy methods due to its simplicity. There is no belief system attached to Reiki, all that is required by the recipient is the desire to be healed. It is non-intrusive and does not require the recipient to remove their clothes.

Why conditions benefit?

Many acute and chronic conditions have been known to benefit from Reiki such as stress, repetitive strain injury (RSI), joint and back discomfort, arthritis, sinusitis, migraine, asthma, eczema, chronic fatigue syndrome, insomnia and sciatica to name but a few. It can be used to great benefit for those who are suffering from terminal illnesses and those suffering with long-lasting complaints. It can also be used as a First Aid for accidents and common ailments such as toothache, cuts, burns and scalds.

Who can be treated?

Reiki is suitable for everyone including children, pregnant women, their babies and the elderly. Reiki is not only for those with noticeable ailments or complaints, those who are will can benefit from Reiki as it is a great ‘pick me up’ and helps maintain health and wellness. All of us at some point in our lives feel that we need a boost or change in direction. Some of us may feel unable to cope with certain aspects of life and need a course of action, whilst others just need to be put back on track. Reiki enables us to return to that state of harmony.

Reiki supports all forms of orthodox treatments and complementary therapies.

Tel: 01923773060
Mobile: 07884185115

Registered with the General Chiropractic Council (GCC) and a member of the British Chiropractic Association (BCA)

I started Chiropractic and Wellness Centre with a colleague in 1999. My intention was to create an accessible venue where a range of natural therapies that are offered in an uncomplicated fashion at a reasonable price by experienced practitioners. Therapeutic knowledge combined with the skills of the healing arts are what drives our centre 20 years later. For Chiropractic there are prompt appointments, convenient for those working business hours who need evening appointments plus Saturday mornings. Make our centre the informed choice for your injury and wellness issues.

• Neck Pain
• Low Back Pain
• Headaches
• Herniated Discs
• Shoulder Pain
• Stress Reduction
• Low Back Stiffness and Irritability
• Running and Exercise Injury
• Foot Pain
• Numbness and Tingling
• Sciatica
• Arm/Wrist/Hand Pain
• Hip/Leg Pain
• Scoliosis/posture
• Trapped Nerve
• TMJ/jaw pain
• Sports Injuries

What should I expect on my first visit?

Like other health care practitioners, Chiropractors follow a standard routine to acquire the information needed for diagnosis and treatment.
A complete medical history will be obtained and physical, neurological and orthopaedic examinations will be conducted. A postural and spinal analysis will be performed to evaluate the alignment and check the motion of the spine.

What is an adjustment?

Adjustments are a specific manual chiropractic treatment used to correct spinal alignment problems to improve motion of the vertebra. A patient’s symptoms, pain and discomfort are relieved by moving specific joints to reduce pressure and irritation.

Is an adjustment painful?

Most patients report a sense of well being after an adjustment. However, in rare instances mild soreness or stiffness may be felt similar to the feeling you experience after exercising. This discomfort resolves within 12 to 24 hours.

How many adjustments will I need?

One adjustment may provide immediate relief and alleviate symptoms. In order to correct the problem several adjustments over a period of time are often needed. Each patient will be carefully evaluated to determine which course of treatment is best for them.

What are non-force techniques and soft tissue therapies?

All patients at Chiropractic and Wellness Centre receive some soft tissue therapy, massage or electro-therapy to prepare an area aimed at unlocking and decompressing swollen joints in order to relieve the acute phase of the injury. Patients who prefer milder non-force techniques to be used are well catered for and are given soft tissue correction in preference to an adjustment.

What is the theory behind Chiropractic treatment?

The modern Chiropractor is an independent physical/manual therapy practitioner who works both directly and indirectly with the nervous system.

Your nervous system controls and regulates every cell of your body. When your nervous system doesn’t work correctly, you don’t work correctly. Ideally, our bones stack up one upon the other: the head rests directly on top of the spine, which sits directly over the pelvis, which sits directly over the knees and ankles. But if you spend hours every day sitting in a chair in front of an office P.C., if you hunch forward on a phone or stand all day, if you drive long distances, lift excessively, or play dynamic sports you will stress your spine and it may become misaligned.

The recurrent soft tissue damage will eventually cause pain and you will feel as if you have a physical problem as the root muscles of your posterior neck and or your low back are affected by the resulting nerve tension and increased joint pressure.

That is where chiropractic really shines. Chiropractors provide the physical solutions: adjustments, exercises, stretches, muscle therapies to help the body heal from conditions that are physical in origin, but there is a deeper understanding that the learned patterns of this injury process actually reside in your nervous system.

Hence the need for gentle, specific adjustments (the Chiropractic word for manipulation) to improve the co-ordinated efficiency of your spine and joints, bones, muscles that all rely on these intimate nerve tissues that are the key to recovery.

The chiropractic adjustment is a quick thrust applied to a vertebra or a limb for the purpose of correcting its position, movement or both. Adjustments are often accompanied by an audible release of gas that sounds like a “crack.” The sound sometimes shocks people a little bit the first couple times
they get adjusted, but the sensation is usually relieving.

Many chiropractors also use far gentler mobilising and stretching techniques that re-activate the balance of muscle tone and restore the function of nerve tone around an injury site that includes the large prime mover muscle groups but also take account of synergists, the smaller muscle groups that support the main trunk or the overall balance of a limb.

Chiropractic has a purposeful analytical approach aimed at more fully understanding the mechanism of injury, in order to direct a physical therapy to where it is needed most with the correct level of intensity. Respect for the healing art that can so easily be overlooked if we notice only the obvious
physical injury and not the evidence that the body’s own inner regulator is at work.

This was what the original first chiropractors referred to as the innate, the inner healer, a premise at the heart of chiropractic philosophy that set their emerging profession apart from the very beginning in the mid-western United States one hundred years ago.

Tel: 07870 813287

Infertility Acupuncture for Men & Women

I specialise in using Acupuncture to help couples conceive both naturally and with IVF assistance. The British Medical Journal states that Women who use infertility Acupuncture with IVF have a 65% increased chance of a successful conception.

Cosmetic Acupuncture

Cosmetic Acupuncture is a completely natural non-surgical facial. It is a natural alternative to invasive injections, fillers and chemical treatments. Cosmetic Acupuncture works on the collagen in your skin to tone, lift, rejuvenate and remove fine lines & wrinkles

Acupuncture for Pain

Acupuncture is medically proven to reduce and treat all types of pain – both acute and chronic. As an acupuncturist, it is very rewarding to bring immediate relief to those of my patients suffering pain. Acupuncture is wonderful for treating musculoskeletal pain as well as nerve pain.

Homeopathy

Homeopathy uses natural plant, herb and mineral extracts to stimulate the bodies own healing responses and works at a very deep level to cure from within rather then suppress. Homeopathy works at the physical level and just as importantly, at a mental and emotional level. Homeopathy looks at the effect of ones emotional state and sees the effect this has on the general health. It is then used to address both sides of our being. Therefore it is highly effective and totally safe. All of us had times where we are stressed and then get a stomach ache or a headache or other physical symptom….Homeopathy understands and treats the deep link between your emotional well being and the physical symptoms you suffer.

IVF And Infertility

Couples having difficulty in conceiving are often in a very distressed and vulnerable situation. If and when as a couple you decide to have children, it is right that you explore all avenues to assist that magical goal of having a safe and successful pregnancy.

There are many many factors that effect a couples ability to conceive and have a successful pregnancy. Expert, experienced and sympathetic holistic care can be a vital ingredient in achieving these aims and has many times in my own practice, meant the difference between reaching that goal and experiencing continued anxiety and distress that unfortunately acts further to reduce your chances.

A Look at the Whole Picture – not just seeing you as people attached to an egg & sperm !

First it is important for you to appreciate that Acupuncture has a strong scientific basis that has proven clinical effectiveness in assisting successful outcomes for IVF and also natural conception. Acupuncture with IVF can increase the chance of pregnancy by 65% as documented in the British Medical Journal. Furthermore, getting pregnant is really only half the battle. Fertility Acupuncture improves the chances of a full term successful pregnancy and a live birth by nearly 90%. I have placed a references guide at the bottom of this page and would be delighted if you took some time to read these.

As a practitioner, I will look at you holistically as a couple. I will explore many areas of your health, well being and emotional states. These all have an impact on the chances of successful conception. I take time to understand the issues and use experience from all the branches of alternative therapy that I practice to formulate a treatment plan. The treatment is individualised and works to harmonise the body’s internal organs and energy in order to give each couple the best chance for successful conception.

Both men and women should be supported for at least 3 months prior to the IVF procedure. For men, acupuncture and Chinese medicine can improve the quality and quantity off semen. This improves the health of the embryo which in turn reduces the risk of miscarriage. For women, it can improve the quality and quantity of the eggs to help create healthy embryos. It can also regulate oestrogen and progesterone levels, thereby thickening the lining of the uterus. Research shows that increased blood flow to the uterus can help promote the implantation of the embryo.

Whatever stage you are at, please give me a call and I can discuss the options and individual issues with you.

References

1. Increasing IVF (in-vitro fertilization)success rates: 65% more likely to have a successful embryo transfer for women who underwent acupuncture. Effects of acupuncture on rates of pregnancy and live birth among women undergoing in vitro fertilisation: systematic review and meta-analysis. Eric Manheimer et al. BMJ, 7 Feb. 2008.
2. Improve ovulation.Clinical studies on the mechanism for acupuncture stimulation of ovulation.Mo X. et al. J Tradit Chin Med, 13(2): 115-9, 1993.
3. Improve sperm quality. Effect of acupuncture on sperm parameters of males suffering from subfertility related to low sperm quality. Siterman S. et al., Arch Androl Sep-Oct;39(2):155-61, 1997.
4. Routine pre-birth acupuncture reduces medical interventions. Acupuncture for pre-birth treatment: an observational study of its use in midwifery practice. Medical Acupuncture 17(3) 16-19, 2006.

Cosmetic Chinese Acupuncture For Facial Rejuvenation

Rejuvenate, tone and improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles the natural way .

Cosmetic facial acupuncture is the non-surgical system for rejuvenating the face and
revitalising the whole body. Chinese medicine has for thousands of years learnt the
secrets of stimulating the skin so that it regenerates from its micro-cellular level to restore
a youthful look and feel.

Studies published in the International Journal of Clinical Acupuncture showed that of the
people who received Facial Acupuncture, 90% demonstrated marked results after only
their first treatment.

Over the course of treatments you can expect to look more radiant and also start to feel
more at balance and happy in yourself. Facial Revitalising Acupuncture will bring your
natural beauty to the surface.

Facial Revitalisation can achieve reduced laughter lines, crows feet and forehead furrows.

It can also :

• Eliminate fine lines and wrinkles
• Reduce large wrinkles
• Lift jowls and eyelids
• Reduce swelling, puffiness and bags around the eyes.
• Improve the appearance of dark circles around the eyes
• Stimulate natural collagen production
• Give the skin better hydration ability
• Reduce or eliminate double chins
• Brighten, balance and improve complexion

Understanding Your Allergies

Allergies are dramatically increasing in the general population. I see many patients who have never had any problems and all of a sudden develop hay fever, rashes, hives, food intolerances and all manner of allergy issues. The prevalence of Eczema and Asthma in children has now risen to 1 in 3 ! What is going on ? The medics are doing lots of research into this area and although there are many theories, there is no definitive answer.

The result is that many people are resigned to popping anti-histamines, squirting nasal sprays with steroids and rubbing in cream after cream to supress the symptoms. Unfortunately these conventional treatments can also cause unwanted side effects. An allergy triggers your body to turn on itself (an Auto-Immune response) and release histamine which causes the outwardly symptoms you suffer. Conventional treatment focusses on alleviating the outwardly irritation without getting to the underlying root. There is a better way – the natural way – let me explain :

Natural Ways to Cure Allergies

As a complimentary practitioner, I have learnt that the root cause of your allergy lies in an imbalance / disturbance in the natural energy flow around your body. This disturbance causes your body to “forget” how to deal with the thing (allergen) that is triggering your allergy and that is why you get allergies suddenly during your life. The body’s “memory” can be lost by stress, illness, diet, emotional problems or a whole manner of other issues.

By using Homeopathy and a technique known as Kinesiology (like acupuncture but without needles), I can assess the root cause of the energy disturbance and help the body to “remember” how to deal with the trigger. The idea is not to treat the surface rash or the itchy eyes, but rather to treat the underlying cause so that your body no longer produces histamine in response to the trigger substance.

Treatment is very simple. There is an initial consultation (about 1 hour) where I take a detailed history that examines areas such as diet and stress as well as your physical general symptoms. You may lie on a couch and I will hold your arm and assess its resistance when near grass or cat hair or wheat or whatever substance you are allergic to. I will then give you a natural remedy to take and we schedule a follow-up to see how you get on.

Does it Really Work or is it just “mumbo-jumbo?”

You know I had the same thought when I went to see a complimentary practitioner for the first time. I was a sceptic, I admit. However, my first child had terrible Eczema from only 4 weeks old and had bad allergies to Nuts, Wheat, Dairy Products, Gluten and Seafood. As you can imagine this made his diet very challenging indeed. I went everywhere, including Great Ormond Street, and besides very strong steroid creams. There was no help.
In desperation, I saw a Homeopath. Within 4 weeks of this first consultation he was drinking milk and eating Pizza for the first time in his life. He now enjoys a full and varied diet and there is no hint of eczema on his body. Thank God.

My own example is also interesting. I developed a very bad case of Allergic Rhinitis – a condition where my nose ran like a tap 24 hours a day and I had puffy red eyes continuously. I was given heavy steroids, saw the top Ear, Nose and Throat specialists, but nothing helped. Around the same time as my son was treated, I also tried these therapies and can happily report that my allergy condition has been resolved.

The real point I am making is that conventional medicine for these types of problems is still pretty crude, not very successful and can have bad side-effects. There are natural alternatives, that I purely by chance stumbled across, which have changed my life. I now enjoy seeing others get relief from these debilitating and chronic conditions. There are no side effects, everything is about getting your body to deal with the problem itself – with a little encouragement.

So, I think there is not much to loose besides an hour or so of time and I recommend that you give it a go. I look forward to seeing you or just having a chat on the phone.

Good Luck and stay well.

Cara Ostryn Bsc runs The Rickmansworth Hypnotherapy Clinic based within our clinic. It is one of London’s most well-known and successful full-time Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy practises.

She has twelve years experience as a clinical hypnotherapist and registered Pure Hypnoanalyst . She has successfully treated thousands of people with stress and anxiety-related problems, phobias, weight problems, confidence, social anxiety, panic attacks and her stop smoking one-session treatment produces excellent results.

Cara specialises in Pure Hypnoanalysis and believes it is THE most effective and quickest form of hypnotherapy available today for almost all psychological, emotional and stress-related symptoms.

She also trains clients to conquer symptoms and anxieties using ‘Changing Limiting Beliefs’, a program designed to empower clients by changing and improving the way they think and feel about themselves and their lives.