Cenacle Treatment Centre

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.

The truth about additives

A newspaper report claims that the number of children with a hyperactive disorder could be reduced by a third if suspect food additives are removed from our foods.
This fact was researched and highlighted twenty years ago but the government have been slow to act - having detrimental effects on the health, behaviour and academic performance of our children.

Then report will put pressure on the food standards agency to ban food manufactures from using dangerous E numbers - used largely in sweets, soft drinks, ice cream and cakes - foods often fed to our children.

Can we trust what we are buying?

A report in the daily mail highlights the food fraud that we are exposed to. It appears food labelling is not as accurate as it should be and consumers are being led to believe they are buying better quality foods than they actually are. This problem is apparent in as much as 10% of the food we are buying and eating in restaurants.
Foods most at risk of fraud labelling are high-value foods such as wild salmon, free range chicken and eggs, extra virgin olive oil and even alcohol. These products can have damaging health implications. E.g. they may contain high levels of methanol which can cause blindness and even death in extreme cases.

At a time when we are being encouraged to focus on our diet and health, it appears the food manufacturers are more interested in financial profit than the health of the customers.
The Food Standard’s Agency is targeting this problem but perhaps the public should also be putting pressure on supermarkets to audit the quality of their food products and ensure we are buying what the label promises.

Can my diet affect baby’s sex?

Many parents would love to choose the sex of their baby but can their diet influence this choice? A recent poll revealed four out of ten couples would pay £1000 for this opportunity.

Many theories have been put forward over the years including studies suggesting a diet high in potassium and sodium, including vegetables, bananas, fish and meat may increase the chance of having a boy. To increase the chances of having a girl opt for foods high in calcium and magnesium such as milk, beans, cereals, cheese and nuts.

However, such evidence is limited and the main aim is to eat a diet that will prepare the body for a healthy pregnancy, birth and baby.
For more information on choosing the best foods to eat when planning a baby contact Hazel Lambourne