CONNECTIONS to HEALTH Issue 29

Don't steal, the government hates competition. Hello! and welcome to this issue. Thank you for all your kind comments we've received about our newsletter and the presents we've been sending out. It's good to know you're enjoying receiving them as much as we enjoy sending them. Wellness Article Apologies to everyone who was concerned about our lead article last month. It was, in fact, an April Fool's day ruse.  This piece explains the joke. Read Article Chiropractic Article Our nervous systems are all that stand between us and the outside world.  This is a short piece about some quirks of the nervous system which you might not know it has. Read Article Swine Flu As I write this there is an increasing hysteria about swine flu developing in the press. I'm sure we all need something to take our minds off the pathetic way the government has allowed the economy to collapse but I'd rather it was something more pleasant. However a ray of sanity has emerged giving details of the real risks and how to avoid them. Read Article Your Metabolic Bank Acount How important is having a properly functioning metabolism?  And what exactly is a healthy metabolism anyway? Read Article Bowen Technique Knee and Ankle Study 2009 A new study is starting this year at the centre an Claire Phillipson needs some volunteers for the project. Read Article Question of the Month So you think you have a pretty good geneneral knowledge do you?  Try this exciting question of the month. Read Article CranioSacral Therapy You've seen it on the list of therapies we offer here but do you know what it is? Read Article Bowen Taster sessions Claire Phillipson is having an open day where you can find out all about the Bowen technique and experience this fascinating technique yourself. Read Article Anaemia Anaemia is surprisingly common and the early stages of it can give rise to some very common sysmptoms.  The good news is that it is usually very easy to rectify. Read Article More on Mobile Phones Aren't modern day communications fantstic?  It only took 15 months for this press release to reach us at the speed of light via the interweb.  Ironic considering the topic. Read Article This Month's News We are organising a pamper evening at Oulton First School on Monday May 11th, 7 pm to 9 pm. Come along and meet the therapists and try out a taster. Profits go to the school fund. More News Singing with the Angels is returning to the centre after a bit of a break.  These are amazing sound and vocal workshops and will be happening on the first Sunday evening of the month, with the first one being Sunday 3rd May from 7.00 pm to 9.30 pm.  For more information email Mel Ellis-Jones. Sacred Dance News Allyn is teaching another Sacred Dance weekend. If you fancy trying something wonderful this just could fit the bill. A fantastic video too! Read Article. Recommendation of the month This month a free service which can give you peace of mind. This month's choice. It's All a Matter of Choice Are we better off than our parents?  Most people would say yes ,but Allyn's not so certain. Here are his thoughts on the matter and one suggestion for improving our lot. Read Article. Book of the month Each month we'll give you a suggestion for a book that can make a big improvement to your wellbeing. This month's book. Recipe of the month Mouth watering yummyness that's good for you too! This month's recipe. Audio program of the month Each month we aim to give you a free audio program which you can download and listen to anywhere you like. They will be in mp3 format but you can simply burn them onto a CD for ease of listening. They are streamed audio which means that it will take a little time for the buffer to download, which depends on the speed of your internet connection. Happy listening. This month's audio. Once you've open the above link, if you want to save the file directly to your hard drive then right-click the link for the audio program and select Save Target As... Humour A little something each month to make you smile. After all laughter is the best medicine... ...unless, of course, you have tuberculosis! This month's effort. A closing thought Something to ponder until next time. Bye for now. Read Article If you have been forwarded this newsletter and would like to subscribe to it yourself then click here.

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