Napiers - Herb and Plant Remidies

I am privileged to have been asked to host in Glasgow this tremendous opportunity for anyone to learn and be an EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) Practitioner in one weekend at the special price below by Alison Munro BSc(Hons) Pysc;  EFT-ADV  AAMET; PDC.Hyp;  MBSCH.

This course is accredited by the Association for the Advancement of Meridian Energy Therapies (AAMET).

Gary Craig has authorised the AAMET to teach Emotional Freedom Technique.

NORMAL PRICE – £400 – SPECIAL WEEK-END PRICE – £300

Alison normally presents this as 2 separate trainings costing £400 and taking usually 3 months to complete whereas this one is presented in two days with a £100 saving !

Description              This is a 2-day training course covering EFT Approved Level 1 and EFT Approved Level 2.

Who should attend ?

People interested in self help and working with friends or family.

Existing Therapists from either mind or body backgrounds wishing to

include EFT in their practices.

People who would like to become EFT Practitioners.

What you will learn on Day 1

The history and background of EFT

How EFT works to balance the energy system

The Discovery Statement

The Affirmation

Psychological Reversal

The Full basic Recipe

The Short Version

The Movie Technique for releasing a negative memory

The Personal Peace Procedure

Dealing with Cravings

Questions

Practical sessions

What you will learn on Day 2

Refinements to the tapping sequences

Finding Core Issues

Clarification of Aspects

‘Gentleness’ Techniques

Working with Phobias

Working with Pain

Troubleshooting

Principles of the Palace of Possibilities

Addressing Physical Issues

EFT on the Phone

Troubleshooting

Exam details

Questions

Practical sessions

There is an exam to complete after the course, which must be submitted within 6 months of the training.   Additionally, 2 case studies of you using EFT as a treatment must be written up and included with your exam.   On completion of the exam and 2 case studies you will receive an EFT Practitioner Certificate and will be eligible for accreditation through the AAMET.   You will be supported throughout the course itself and in the 6 month period after your training via email and phone to Alison.

Location 113 Earlbank Avenue, Scotstoun, Glasgow G14 9DY

15 minutes from Glasgow Airport

15 minutes from City Centre

Dates: Saturday 11th September to Sunday 12th September 2010

9-6pm

Cost NORMAL PRICE – £400 – SPECIAL PRICE – £300

Payment:

A 20% deposit is required to book your place on this course with the balance payable one month prior to the 31^st July 2010. You can pay online via PayPal through Alison’s website or you can send a cheque, payable to Alison Munro to the venue address above.

I consider the training I undertook with Alison to be the key to one of the most powerful tools yet discovered. It is a tool I use everyday and can be used for ANYTHING. I was absolutely amazed at her superb skills as a trainer and it is now a great resource for me to use as a tool within my own practice.  This is a fantastic opportunity not only for your own personal development but for therapists to be even more effective within their practice.

Dorothy

For further information and booking enquiries please phone:

Dorothy Reynolds – Mobile No. 07929 288706

www.hypnotherapyhealing.org.uk

Alison Munro – Mobile No.  07903 312349

www.efthypnosis.co.uk

People respond to the stress of exams in different ways, some people relish the thought of doing the test, whilst others experience full blown panic attacks leading up to the event, and in between these extremes, most people feel a little jittery, find it hard to concentrate on their studies, and maybe suffer from a lack of sleep.

Herbal medicine can help to support your body and mind through exam periods. Napiers Study Blend can be used in an oil burner, or simply sniffed from the bottle to aid you. This stimulating blend contains the essential oils of Mint, Basil and Rosemary – these herbs help the mind to focus, whilst also exerting a gentle calming effect on the nervous system.

Ginkgo Biloba, whose common name is ‘The Memory Tree’, is a key herb for exams. Ginkgo is traditionally used for its supporting effect on the adrenal glands, (which are involved in the stress response), whilst also stimulating blood flow to the brain, optimising cognitive function and thereby aiding concentration and memory – perfect.

Another key exam herb is Ashwaganda (Withania), another adrenal tonic, providing energy and support to the nervous system, whilst also having a stimulating effect on the brain. Ashwaganda and Ginkgo make a very good partnership, the overall effect being increased concentration and memory, coupled with a gentle calming effect on the mind and body.

Duncan Napier himself in 1860 originally formulated one of the most popular stress remedies recommended today in our Napiers Clinics. Scullcap, Oat and Passionflower Compound contains over 20 different herbs, including Scullcap, Oats, Passionflower, Jamaican dogwood, Limeflowers and Valerian.

Try to get good nights sleep. Don’t OD on coffee or caffeine based drinks during the day. Leave at least a half hour gap between putting your revision down and going to bed to let your mind calm. Sleep is important for concentration, memory formation and helps the repair of damage to your body’s cells during the day. Napiers Sweet Dreams is a traditional herbal remedy to help you sleep.

Don’t get run down, boost your immune system
Many students fall prey to coughs and colds and it can be really helpful to boost your immune system over this period. Napiers Elixir of Echinacea is a licensed herbal remedy, formulated to help the body fight back against infection.

Take regular exercise
Whilst studying for exams it is very important to take regular breaks and to take regular exercise.  A brisk half hour walk will really help restore your energy levels and help de-stress and freshen your mind. Take time out to let your body and mind relax!

Napiers is celebrating its 150th Anniversary!

At Napiers we really do have something to celebrate this year! It is now 150 years since Duncan Napier opened our first shop and clinic, in Bristo Place Edinburgh on 25th May 1860.

We would like to take this opportunity to say a big thank you to all those who have supported us over many years, and have attended our clinics and consultations, by giving you a special anniversary discount offer. If you book a consultation with one of our therapists between 10th May and 10th June you are entitled to 10% off all Napiers tinctures recommended at that consultation.  Book now by contacting your local clinic – we’d love to see you soon!

Wishing you the best of natural health    Dee

Our Special Anniversary Present to You!

Just print out the coupon below and take it to with you to your next consultation between 10th May to 10th June

April Promotion

Reflexology/Bowen/Kinesiology

The discounts on offer from the participating practitioners only:

Lucy Trend – Thai Foot and Reflexology – Introductory Offer of £5.00 off first treatment.

Caroline Madden – Bowen Technique – Introductory Offer of £5.00 off first treatment

Joanne Polding – Kinesiology – Offer of £38.00 for 1.5 hrs treatment instead of £50.00

At Napiers Clinics I see an increasing number of patients with digestive problems.   No matter how good your diet is, if the food you eat is not properly broken down and absorbed, your body will lack the building blocks it needs for the best health and vitality.

One of the digestive problems we now regularly encounter is Irritable Bowl Syndrome (IBS). IBS is a blanket term for a wide range of symptoms including abdominal cramping, alternating diarrhoea and constipation, wind and bloating. The most common triggers can be stress, anxiety and food intolerance and sensitivity. It is important to identify which are the triggers for your symptoms and then to avoid these where possible.

One of the major factors in many digestive orders is often stress. The release of adrenaline as part of the body’s response to stress causes a reduction in blood flow to the digestive organs, which can lead to digestive problems. If you think this may be an issue for you, I have put together a FREE information sheet on dealing with stress.

However there are a number of herbs which are traditionally used to relieve digestive problems and these include:

Peppermint – this is my herb of choice where there is spasm, wind or bloating. Traditionally used as an after dinner drink, Peppermint Tea is refreshing and also helps aids digestion.
Fennel also helps relieve colicky pain whilst supporting the digestive processes and combines well with the peppermint.
If there is discomfort or mild constipation try taking licorice. This helps to regulate bowel movements, and is also very soothing

Bloating and wind can be very uncomfortable and embarrassing side effects of digestive problems and Gentian Bitters can be taken to increase appetite, reduce flatulence, gurgling and bloating and promote good digestion.

Slippery Elm is used traditionally to treat any inflammation or irritation of the lining of the digestive tract.  It is a soothing nutritious powdered bark and is particularly useful for IBS and heartburn and can be taken as powder made into a warm drink.

Constipation is also a common problem. The bowel is one of the major routes for ridding the body of waste products and if blocked can contribute to major health problems and general lack of vitality.
Pysillium husks can be used as a bulking agent to help promote regular bowel movement.  Slippery Elm also combines well with Psyllium in Psyllium and Slippery Elm Powder which is used to tone the bowel and gently ease constipation and is often also used by herbalists for help with diverticular disease and mild constipation as well as IBS.

Causes of chronic constipation include a low fibre diet, lack of exercise, dehydration, stress and poor muscle tone.  It is very important to address these lifestyle issues as well.  Take regular exercise, drink plenty of water and take time out to let your body and mind relax!

The first few weeks of April normally signal the beginning of the hay fever and allergy season.  However, due to the very harsh winter, it is likely the plants will be flowering approximately 3 weeks late and the signs are that there will be an explosion of plants flowering all at the same time giving rise to high pollen levels.  Not good news for hayfever sufferers and I recommend preparing early to minimise the symptoms!

Every year I see more and more people, who have never had any allergy problem, suddenly develop symptoms. The usual symptoms are itchy eyes, runny nose, sneezing, even sore throats and headaches. More recently I have been seeing a big increase in skin related allergies developing in the spring. I have a lot of theories on why this is happening; on why our immune systems are being more challenged. Everything from our diet to the chemicals in our home, all challenge our immune system. When an already challenged immune system is faced by further hurdles, such as a high pollen count, there can be a breakdown and allergy symptoms develop, even to people who have never suffered from any allergy symptoms in the past.

The best way to get on top of the problem is to start treatment before the problem actually develops
Once an allergy situation has developed it can be difficult to treat and you are often left trying to manage the situation, rather than cure it. Allergy has a domino affect on the body. You often find that you start off sensitive to one thing and, before you know, it you are sensitive to a whole range of things. Over the last few years I have developed a three part allergy/hay fever battle plan that can reduce, if not stop your symptoms.

Stage1: Start a few weeks before your symptoms would usually develop
Plan to cut dairy products out of you diet. Dairy can make any allergy you suffer worse and will cause mucus production, making runny noses and blocked sinuses worse. Try and be very strict, cutting out all cows milk products and using goats and sheep’s cheese, soya milk and dairy free spreads instead. Remember that milk chocolate is a dairy product, and dark chocolate is dairy free!

Stage 2: Start taking a teaspoon of local honey each day
Honey, which is made from pollen, almost acts homoeopathically by helping your body to build up a resistance to pollens and grasses. Local honey will be specific to the pollens and grasses in your area.

Stage 3: Simple herbal remedies can be used to ease allergy symptom.
Nettle has anti-histamine like action and will cut down the body’s response to allergy, Chamomile will soothe mucus membranes and Sinus Rub can ease sinus pain and congestion. These herbs are available pre-blended as Napiers Nettle Blend or you can also buy the dried herbs and make up your own herbal tea.  Napiers Summertime Blend Herbal Tea is rich in the herbs traditionally used for their soothing and anti-allergy properties and contains eyebright, chamomile, liquorice, elderflowers and nettle. Drunk regularly these teas will help to control symptoms. For those sufferers who don’t like liquids, I use Napiers Nettle and Chamomile Capsules.  Napiers Sage and Garlic Catarrh Remedy can help relieve the symptoms of nasal and bronchial catarrh and any infections associated with allergies.  Red sage is an antiseptic and astringent and the Liquorice encourages expulsion of mucous. Echinacea and Elderflower can also help relieve symptoms. This traditional mixture containing anti-catarrhal and expectorant herbs has a stimulant effect on the immune system. If you are suffering hot, itchy eyes, you can also try using a cold chamomile tea bag as an eye compress.

Relief for summer skin allergies
If you suffer from skin allergies or heat rashes (also a form of allergy) try cutting dairy products out of your diet for a few months to see if it helps. A tea made out of dandelion leaf will ease heat rash and swollen ankles and reduce skin allergies. Make sure you only use unperfumed products on your skin and try moisturising with soothing Starflower Cream and our acclaimed Infant Starflower Cream for facial use.

Read an interesting article about Seaweed in the daily express. The article discusses the benefits of seaweed and how it can help to fight obsesity.

http://www.dailyexpress.co.uk/posts/view/164397

Napiers sells Seagreens Organic Kelp capsules. This product is harvested from a remote Norwegian managed conservation area and processed in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland under organic standards. The  Organic Kelp is grown in an area free of pesticides and artificial chemicals. Seagreens® are free of contaminants, toxic metals and microbial pathogens, irradiation, GMOs, manufacturing incipients, wheat, dairy, gluten and other known allergens.

Therapy of the Month - Holistic Massage Therapy and Dr Hauschka Therapies.

We have various practitioners based in Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Special Offers – March 2010
Nicola Crawford (Cresswell Street, Glasgow) is offering 30% on all her treatments on Wednesdays only excluding Hopi Ear Candling.
Jennifer Syme (Hamilton Place, Edinburgh) is offering £5.00 discount off treatments
Maika Sanz (Bristo Place, Edinburgh) is offering a 1hr treatment for £30.00
To book a treatment or find out more, please contact our clinic reception on 0131 225 5542

Napiers Infant Starflower Cream appears in the April 2010 issue of Easy Living.