Holistic Therapies NEWS FLASH

DIDYOU KNOW.

Emotional FreedomTechnique (EFT1 clams

to release energy blockage.

•m the body. Somewnesre^edtoas'psycholog.cal

acupressure', itinvolvestaping energy merid,ans

\ to free obstructions. ̂

HOW DOES IT WORK?Fine needles are used to stimulate selectedpoints on the body chosen to ensure a freeflow of energy. This will remove a blockagewhich manifests as pain, and relieve nervepain and tissue spasms. Acupuncture canbalance the body's own energy, to give aholistic therapeutic effect.

FIND OUT MOREAs explained by Bernadette Ward (MSc)director of the Acupuncture Foundation,Irish Institute of Chinese Medicine. Readour columnist Emma Cannon's ownacupuncture experiences on p63.Inspired to learn this healing art? Visitacupuncturefoundation.com today.

--fl- Eve explains... Energy psychology ™Our soul sister and alternative lifestyle guru Eve MenezesCunningham helps us tap into our inner wisdom...

^^^ While not a

m •« psychotherapist• I myself (I'ma^^ M psychosynthesisHB» 91 counsellor)

I was fascinated by PhilMollon's recent EnergyPsychotherapy workshop.

And, a few weeks later,by many of the presentersat AMT's European EFT

and Energy Conference.Psychosynthesis includes

the transpersonal, and mybackground with crystaltherapy, yoga for mentalhealth, EFT and NLP all

include energy work. I lovedPhil's declaration: "Therapydoesn't have to be painful".He also pointed out that wecan all work with the body's

energy system even thoughwe don't fully understand it.

There's a growing bodyof research supporting energytherapy. A recent study onthe effects of EFT on stressbiochemistry showed

participants who completedan hour of EFT reduced theircortisol levels by 24 percent.

Finding a therapist who

works with energy as well astalk therapy makes it morelikely that they'll take a holisticapproach to body and mind.But we can also simply tuneinto our own wisdom. Thinkabout any decision you needto make right now. Sitcomfortably and imagine

yourself saying 'yes'. Whathappens in your body? Do

you feel energised? Stronger?Drained? Weaker? Shakeit off then notice whathappens in your bodyand energy field when

you imagine yourself saying'no'. You'll know what to do.

You really don't need tounderstand meridians andchakras - simply check inwith your heart. Does it lift at

the idea (of anything) or sink?The more you tune into yourown energy field the better

you'll become at decipheringyour inner wisdom.

For more info aboutEve's therapies call 07584354963 for a free phoneconsultation or visitfeelbettereveryday.co.uk

SOOTHING SALVESoothe your skin, lips and even yourmind in one go with a dab of thismoisturising Rescue Balm, £5.75,nelsonshomeopathy.co.uk. The multi-

use ointment containsthe famous Bachflower essences to

RESCUE restoreinner calmand focus.

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