Beat this summers blues !

 We rely on our beautiful Cornish sun to revive our spirits and encourage us to spend time outside, at the beach and in the countryside, where we appreciate the warmth on our skin, the fresh air and the plants and flowers that grow around us.

But some people suffer from allergic reactions to pollen you may recognize one or all of these symptoms, often one leads to the other allergic reactions.

 Cold – Watery eyes Runny nose

Heat – Red eyes, Sore Throat, Sinus pain, Headaches, Sneezing, Dry tickly Cough, Sinusitis, rhinitis

Phlegm – Congestion, moodiness, poor concentration, nausea

The body is trying to rid itself of what it perceives as an invader (pollen or dust ) and is trying to sneeze, drip, cough or try constantly to flush  your  inflamed eyes.

 So, how can you help yourself?  

A simple tip is to coat the inside of the nose and nasal hairs with gel or oil (flavored lip balm smells best) as this may pick up larger dust/pollen particles preventing irritation.

 Buy local farm honey, the closer to your house the better as there will be local pollen which can build resilience (freshly raw honeycomb is best).

 Stop Dairy products, the evidence connecting mucous forming Cow’s milk and cheese is overwhelming. Most people are addicted to dairy without realizing and  the body can react as if you are coming off a hard drug so be aware of headaches and irritability that develop as you remove lactose from your diet, try it for 28days from moon to moon, and then see how you feel.

 Magnolia & Chrysanthemum flowers for phlegm sinuses (boil one handful of Magnolia Buds and chrysanthemum in a for 10 mins, strain and serve) –

 Peppermint tea + a sprig of Spring Onion plus honey

If nose has yellow or white sticky phlegm

 Bean Sprouts – bought or soak and sprout Mung Beans to create bean sprouts cheaply.

Aubergine / Egg Plant, Pears

 Any yellow phlegm from the Lungs can be resolved by consumption of Bitter foods due to its removal of Heat and its descending drying property.

 Foods and Herbs that can be deemed bitter are;

Dandelion Leaf, Chamomile tea, Hobs, Valerian, Echinacea, Alfalfa, Rye bread, Rose petal.

 Hope these  tips are of benefit and will improve your Summer like a breath of fresh air.

For advice and appointments contact one of our therapists at Blue Lotus.

Already  able to provide treatments  and referrals for Back and Shoulder Pain, IBS , Stress, Headaches, Migraines, Sport Injuries, Improving Flexibility, Emotional Release, relaxation and energy balancing. Hypnotherapy, Coaching and NLP. The center also offers on site a consulting Medical Herbalist,Physiotherapist, Counseling and Psychotherapy. 

As well as an established schedule of classes such as Yoga and Pilates we facilitate an ongoing programme of education and discussion here on site in our workshop.

Please ring prior to attending any new class to confirm that there is space available and also as summer is approaching that the instructor is not on holiday.

Our Workshop is available for hire on an hourly , half or full day basis. Providing a calm enviironment with facilities.

Thoughts for the Summer

In  being able to embrace others with my heart,I am also able to embrace myself and feel more comfortable about being who I am

 Kazuo Fujii, 1997

Be patient towards all that is unresolved in your heart.     Do not hurry to seek the answer. Live the questions.

(Rilke)

Courtesy of Sue Parker Hall

Psychotherapist and Counselor.

Fortnightly Personal Development Therapy Group

Beginning Monday 5^th Sept 2011

Facilitated by Sue Parker Hall

(Certified Transactional Analyst (psychotherapy), MSc, MBACP Snr. Accred)

Monday evenings – 6.00 - 8.00 at the

Stithians Centre, Church Road, TR3 7DH

£25 per session (6 places)

Workshops

with Chris Hardaker

THE ART OF ALLOWING

An introduction to 'FOCUSING' a one day workshop.

FOCUSING is a simple body based process in which we learn to sense from the inside the embodied wisdom that we all carry. Human bodies live immediately and directly in each situation and we can learn to identify the 'felt sense' of our experience as a guide to living more fully and effectively.

ALSO

CELEBRATING COMMUNITY AND CREATIVITY THROUGH MUSIC MAKING

"LIFEMUSIC ™" is an accessible and creative form of music making which is designed to promote well being, enhance relationships, enrich lives and strengthen communities by building trust.

The Lifemusic method uses participatory music to enhance well being and develop positive relationships within groups. It is open to all, whether musically accomplished or not.