Cenacle Treatment Centre

Complimentary Childbirth Clinic.

In 1933 a British physician was the first to propose the

fear-tension-pain

syndrome in his work

Natural Childbirth

and recommended childbirth preparation as a means to prepare for birth.

Here at the Cenacle Treatment Centre we have been looking at ways to empower mothers to be in ways of experiencing a calm, peaceful, controlled childbirth.

With the guidance of three skilled professionals in the fields of Nutrition, Reflexology and Hypnotherapy you will learn the skills which will enable you to:-

• Overcome the fear of birth.
• Feel calm and relaxed at all times.
• Increase bonding with your baby.
• Reduce or even eliminate the need for intervention/drugs.
• Reduce or even eliminate the pain associated with childbirth.
• Enjoy comfortable breastfeeding.
• Give birth to a calm and alert baby.

The clinic will run over a period of 5 weeks, 1 day per week for 2. 1/2 hours and is aimed at mothers to be who are in their last 8 weeks of pregnancy (32 weeks) and birthing partners. The birthing partner at the end of the clinic will:-

• Learn effective ways in which to support their partner.
• Feel calmer and more relaxed about the forthcoming birth.
• Have a better understanding of the birthing process.
• Learn how to deal effectively with the medical team.

No Jab No School says labour MP

Mary Creagh a labour mp suggested that any child who has not received all their vaccinations should not be allowed to start school. An attempt to increase the number of children having the controversial MMR vaccine. Though the government says that there will be no compulsive vaccinations, though there was a mention of linking child vaccinations and benefits. It is alarming that there is such suggestion of enforcing inoculation when MMR jabs are allegedly believed to cause autism in some cases.

What is reiki

People vibrate at a much lower rate than sound and light which is how we come to form into tangible physical matter. It is possible to feel the benefits of sound and light even though we cannot touch them. Following this principle, reiki works at a higher vibration again and one receives it, it has the power to cleanse an individual's energy fields- moving the denser energy blockages out of their system

lightening

them up.

Reiki is non-invasive, the recipient remains fully clothed and no special circumstances are necessary to receive a treatment. Once a person is trained into the energy, they are able to access this healing energy whenever they wish.

Many people feel more positive, energetic and generally better after a treatment. It is empowering and liberating,and being attuned into reiki offers the individual the opportunity to take responsibility for their own well being. In society where many people feel they have lost control over their own lives, reiki provides a useful and effective tool for personal development.

For more information about reiki ask Anne Holloway a question

Reiki therapeutic healing

Reiki is a Japanese word meaning universal life energy the energy that is all around us. The Usui system of natural healing is named after its Japanese founder, Mikao Usui.

By channelling energy into the body, through touch, it activates our natural healing abilities which in turn increase our inner strength and growth. It is a powerful system of healing for restoring and naturallybalancing energies within the individual. There is no creed or doctrine with Reiki, no special skills are required, it is natural, non intrusive and anyone can receive or learn it.

Hayfever Help

As the weather warms up many people are plagued with symptoms of hayfever – sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes.
Before resorting to antihistamines and nasal sprays there are dietary approaches that can help calm the immune system, boost immune function and help reduce potential allergic reactions.

Diet:
1 Avoid or minimise wheat, gluten (in rye, barley and oats) and yeast – highly allergenic foods
2 Avoid dairy products – increase production of mucus
3 Avoid fatty meats – aggravate inflammation
4 Increase omega 3 intake – oily fish, nuts and seeds. Helps reduce inflammation
5 Maximise nutrient intake through wide variety of fruit and vegetables
6 Drink 1-2litres water/day
7 Avoid alcohol – increases risk of allergic response and strains liver

Supplements:
Consider multivitamin, vitamin C, quercetin, glutamine, bromelain and MSM. Consult nutritional therapist for correct dosage.

Epilepsy and a high fat diet

A UK trial feeding children with epilepsy a high fat diet reduced the number of fits they experienced by a third. The diet appears to mimic the effects of starvation, change metabolism and produce ketones which help reduce seizures.
Researchers are calling for the diet to be more available on the NHS. It consists of low amounts of carbohydrate, controlled amounts of protein but a very high intake of fat.

However, such a diet is not without risks. Side effects included constipation, vomiting, lack of energy and hunger. Not to mention the long term risks of heart disease, obesity and diabetes – a growing problem amongst our childhood population, as demonstrated by Too fat to Toddle – A TV documentary highlighting the horrors of childhood obesity.

Too fat to Toddle

This TV documentary about childhood obesity is set to highlight the growing epidemic of childhood obesity in our nation. Many parents give excuses for this problem in their offspring such as

a slow metabolism

or

family genes

. However in reality, children are being fed too much of the wrong kind of foods, taking too little exercise and being rewarded with high fat, high sugar foods as treats.

Many parents are confused about food labelling and underestimate how much their children eat.
Not only do parents need educating about how to feed their children healthy foods but exercise must also be encouraged on a daily basis. Food should not be used as a reward and portion size needs to be controlled.
Such education needs to take place from birth onwards if this life threatening trend is to be reversed.
Children who are obese are statistically more likely to develop into obese adults and at risk of high cholesterol, diabetes, joint problems and high blood pressure, not to mention the social stigma and potential for bullying associated with being overweight.

Women and heart disease

A report out today highlights the concern that the rate of drop in heart disease amongst women under fifty appears to have reached a plateau for the first time since the 1970's.

The worry is this figure could start to rise in the coming years if obesity and diabetes continue to be such problems. These conditions have risen amongst younger people over the past ten years due to poor diet and lack of exercise.

In order to help reverse this trend, younger women need to focus on eating healthy, well balanced diet, avoiding smoking, limiting alcohol and increasing exercise.

How healthy is your gut?

One in five people at any one time suffer with digestive problems. Many people, if questioned, would like to improve their digestion.

The gut is responsible for breaking down our food and absorbing nutrients needed to maintain health.
The pressures of 21st century life place a lot of strain on the digestive tract, causing many problems.

These include:

• Poor diet –high in wheat, dairy, sugar and processed foods and low in fibre

• Stress – compromises digestion and lowers the immune system

• Drugs – antibiotics upset the natural balance of bacteria in the bowel

• Heavy exercise – slows digestive function

• Ageing process – reduces levels of stomach acid needed to break down food.

For further information on how to improve digestion, ask a question

Top up your tomatoes

A report in the Independent highlights the health benefits of eating tomatoes, especially cooked tomatoes.

These benefits include:

• Protection against sunburn and skin cancer

• Slows down the ageing process

It is believed the antioxidant lycopene found in higher concentrations in cooked tomatoes helps neutralise harmful free radicals which damage the skin.

So, foods such as tinned tomatoes, tomato puree, tomato ketchup and tomato soup can have health benefits.
Another well known benefit of lycopene is it helps reduce the risk of prostate cancer.