Health & Wellbeing Fair All about Therapies for  Dogs & Their Humans

24th April 12noon – 4pm
Crantock Village Hall TR8 5RT

A chance to meet Qualified Holistic Practitioners who can help keep your dog & you in tip top condition – all under one roof!
Acupuncture, Aromatherapy, Baby Massage/Yoga, Bowen, Canine Massage, Homeopathy, Hydrotherapy, Indian Head Massage, McTimoney, Myotherapy, Reflexology, Reiki, Shiatsu, TTouch,  VHT Human Bodywork, Animal Communication and Nutrition. Plus lots of Doggy things to buy!!
Entrance Fee - £2 (humans only please!)

Organised by Canine Health Concern Local Group
www.canine-health-concern.org.uk
 For more info - Email storey95@btinternet.com

Bodmin Riding and Heritage Day Saturday July 4th 2015

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Bodmin Riding and Heritage Day Saturday July 4th 2015.

Last Saturday the sun shone brightly on the celebrations taking place to mark Bodmin’s Riding and Heritage day. There was lots happening on Mount Folly and I was there with two members of staff from the Duchy Chiropractic Clinic enjoying the fun and talking to people about the treatments available at the clinic.
It was good to share how chiropractic treatments and homeopathy could help people improve their health and well being. There was lots of interest from people enjoying their day out and we welcome any one to the clinic who is interested in discovering the benefits of our therapies. 
It was lovely to meet many new people and learning some of Bodmin’s history was a bonus. I had to leave before the beast was sighted but I do hope it all turned out well!

Bye for now
Brenda x

Listen to the messages are bodies are sending us...

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This week I have been reminded several times how important it is that we listen to the messages are bodies are sending us. I hear myself saying to people if we don’t listen to the messages then they will get more frequent and stronger in order to demand our attention. If we continue to ignore the warnings our bodies are sending then eventually we will be stopped by symptoms that just cannot be put to one side.

Why do we ignore what our bodies are telling us? Why do we continue to do the things that we know are not good for us? Why do we take the pain killers, the alcohol, the cure alls, instead of working out why we are suffering and what we need to change to ease that pain, be it physical or emotional? Why are we not listening to our inner guidance?

These are not questions that can be answered in a few moments, but we do need to begin to address these fundamental issues if we are going to be able to be healthier. Let’s not keep ignoring what our body is so desperate to tell us.

Bye for now
Brenda x

We were thinking about change....

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We were thinking about change in the last blog and I would like to share a few more thoughts and ideas around the same theme this week. Change is definitely in the air as I write, it is chilly this morning and autumn is on its way.

The problem with major life change is that it creates a lot of things that we don’t know about and the not knowing is scary, this is what makes us anxious about change I think. Our brains also don’t like loss and change can mean the loss of a loved one, loss of a job, loss of our home or relationship, all very difficult to understand and take on board. We really don’t like things we don’t understand and change brings many things that we find it difficult to get a handle on.

Change is inevitable so how best to cope? Some very good advice is to look at change as a positive thing rather than a negative, allow ourselves to feel the stress but don’t stay with that feeling, don’t dwell. Don’t fight the change. Try to see the change as a lesson, an opportunity and remember that everything passes.

Finding a healthy way to deal with our feelings helps a lot. Exercise, physical activity, yoga and meditation can all help us to feel better in ourselves and help us see the change in a more positive frame of mind. Self reflection time allows us to take a step back and see the possibilities the change can offer, perhaps self growth, increased self awareness or being more able to work in line with our purpose on the planet.

Scary at first, changes in life can’t be avoided so let’s try to embrace them and find the positive. If we find that we are stuck in a difficult place and the changes are just too overwhelming then have a word with a homeopath. Homeopathy is very good when we become bogged down with emotion and can’t find a way forward. Don’t let change get you down.

Bye for now
Brenda x

Approach of autumn...

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There are leaves on the paths in the park and there is a distinct chill in the air. Everything points to change for us all with the approach of autumn.

The children have gone back to school and families are adjusting to the new school term. Students will be on their way to college and university soon may be leaving an empty nest but certainly a big space in family life. Change for everyone involved.

We all face change at some point in our life and how we deal with that change can be very important for our health. I recently read a book by Dr Spencer Johnson called ‘Who Moved My Cheese?’ subtitled ‘An Amazing Way to Deal with Change in your Work and in your Life’. It only took about an hour to read but within the story there are very helpful and useful ideas and tips on how to approach and manage change.

Inability to adapt to change can cause health problems. If you feel you need some help adapting to a new situation then don’t leave it too long before you look for advice.

Check out next my blog next week where I will be putting together a few ideas of how to deal with change. For homeopathic help if you feel stuck give me a call 07967 276336.

Bye for now
Brenda x

Our bodies are truly amazing...

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Our bodies are truly amazing but it isn’t until they stop working, as well as we would like, that we take any time to notice how things are. Helen, a fitness instructor that I have known for many years, reminded me of this on Monday. As Helen says our bodies are the most amazing things that we will ever own and we need to pay them more attention.

Relaxation is a good time to tune in to what our body is saying and if we do this regularly we will get to hear the messages we need to hear and be able to respond. Oh no I hear you cry; I haven’t time to spend relaxing that’s the last thing on my list! Well if you don’t spend some time listening to your body it will just have to send you louder and louder messages and eventually you will have to pay attention because things have become so bad that you can’t function as you would wish. Then there will be more to be done to fix things.

Let’s not get to the point where we have to stop because we have missed all the clues. How about scheduling in a 20 minute relaxation session once a week, actually put it in your diary and make sure you take the time to nurture yourself.

The thing is this, if we are well then we can take care of all the things we need to but if we are under par things become a struggle and take us twice as long. We could have spent the time relaxing and listening and prevented the struggle being necessary, relaxation is time well spent.

Bye for now
Brenda x

Homeopathy - Feel good inside and out...

Homeopathy - Feel good inside and out

 Homeopathy Awareness Week

14^th-21^st June 2014

Did you know that skin is the largest organ in the body covering about two square metres in total? Skin plays a vital role in our overall well being, it not only protects us, keeps us warm, helps us to cool down and allows us to interact with the world, but it also shows how healthy we are on the inside.
Homeopathy is a complementary therapy that can be used to help with minor skin ailments for all the family.
Homeopathy Awareness Week, from June 14-21, will this year focus on this popular area and how homeopathy may play a part.
Working as a homeopath I find there is a great interest in holistic healthcare and skin complaints are one of if not the most common problems that patients seek homeopathic consultations for.1

 

”Homeopathic philosophy approaches skin disorders in a holistic way, not just looking at the skin symptoms in isolation. As a professional homeopath I will not necessarily prescribe topical creams or even homeopathic medicines directed towards skin conditions alone but instead I will spend a great deal of time exploring all aspects of an individual looking at how the body is functioning as a whole, including the impact of physical and emotional stress on the skin. Prescriptions are tailored to each individual patient according to their specific symptoms."

 

I saw all sorts of skin complaints in my time as a pharmacist and this is also the case since I have become a homeopath. Skin conditions from acne, boils, eczema, psoriasis, urticaria, can be very unpleasant and difficult for people to cope with. I myself have struggled with skin complaints for a number of years and I find that homeopathy has offered me relief and help.

 

If you would like to talk about your particular condition please give me a ring for a free 15 minute chat where we see how homeopathy could help you.

Telephone number 07967 276 336.

 

B x

References

1.      Thompson, EA, et al., 2008, Homeopathy, 97(3):114-121; Witt, C, et al., 2008, BMC Public Health, 17(8):413; British Homeopathic Association http://www.britishhomeopathic.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/homeopathy-and-skin-conditions.pdf

 

 

 

Why suffer the misery that the symptoms of hay fever...

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Time just races by, who would have thought that it’s hay fever time of year again? Have you been sneezing from time to time, eyes a bit sore and itchy and nose a little runny?

These are the tell tale signs that it’s hay fever season and it’s time to consider using homeopathy, especially if you have never discovered the benefits it has to offer. In my experience homeopathy is very helpful for the symptoms of hay fever and many choose to use homeopathic remedies to help with their allergy symptoms.

Have a look at my hay fever newsletter on my website for some further info on allergies and my spring special offer.  www.cornishhomeopaths.com

Do get in touch, why suffer the misery that the symptoms of hay fever can bring when help is just a phone call or email away

Telephone 07967 276336, email bmpretty@cornishhomeopaths.com


Bye for now
Brenda x

Love, Medicine and Miracles...

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I have been reading a fabulous book called, Love, Medicine and Miracles written by Bernie Siegel who is a distinguished American surgeon.
The book has lots of wonderful information about how we can help our own healing processes and how we can empower ourselves and take control of our illnesses rather than letting our illness take control of us. In the book Bernie talks about the mind, body and spirit connection and how emotions such as fear, loss, anger and loneliness can alter our body chemistry and in some cases lead to physical illness.
This really struck a chord with me because this is what we homeopaths believe too and see in day to day practice.
Our patients tell us their stories and make the connection with how they felt in the time leading up to the beginning of their disease; they come to understand how and why they might have become ill.
Bernie’s patients are cared for with love and understanding, they learn to hope, find joy and work on a positive state of mind. Miracles of healing can happen, and the book has a number of stories about very poorly patients who live far beyond scientific and medical expectations. Please read this book it will have an enormous effect on how you view your health and well being and also how you care for others.


Wishing you a good week.

Bye for now
Brenda x

On Saturday 11th Jan we are holding an open day at the Duchy Chiropractors...

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Made those New Year’s resolutions? Did you make one about getting fitter and healthier in 2014? Well if you did then I have just the thing to help you out.
On Saturday 11^th Jan we are holding an open day at the Duchy Chiropractors, from 10am until 2pm. Come along and find out about the treatments we offer and how we can help you reach your health and well being goals in 2014. We will have some special offers too, don’t miss out.

Duchy Chiropractic Clinic, 2 Mount Folly, Bodmin, PL32 2DB. http://duchyclinic.co.uk/

Looking forward to seeing you on Saturday.

Bye for now
Brenda x

Preparations for Christmas...

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As we are drawn further and further in to the preparations for Christmas and lose ourselves in lists of things to do; card writing, present wrapping, cake making, house decorating and the general bustle that comes with this time of year let’s not forget what it’s really all about. Christmas means different things to different people but the meaning can be buried under that pile of things to do.

As I hunt for the sellotape and those cards I am sure I bought last week, as time ticks by and I decide that no it’s boughten cake this year, no time left to make one now, I easily forget why I am doing these things.  Let’s give ourselves a break, some space to sit and think; a breather from it all would do us the world of good. Let’s remember what it’s all about.

Wishing you a good week.

Bye for now
Brenda x

The sort of friendships that last a lifetime...

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This week I was very fortunate to be able to see Calendar Girls at the Wadebridge Town Hall. It was a production by the Camhayle Theatre Club and it was excellent. I felt as if I was one of the members of the Knapeley WI sharing in the ups and downs of village life. The story of the pain and sadness of John Clarke’s diagnosis of leukaemia and the celebration of his life with the nude calendar by the ladies of the WI was poignant and truly memorable.

There were many lessons to take away from the evening but for me it was about friendship; the sort of friendships that last a lifetime. As Christmas approaches and we become buried in things to do let’s not forget our friends, the people who are always there for us holding our best interests to their hearts. These are the people who know when we are down but putting on a face for the world, these are the ones who tell us to go see your homeopath you need a remedy!!

Thank you to all our friends and we will be there through the good times and bad because that is what friends do.

 Wishing you all a good week.

Bye for now
Brenda x

Today as I was walking in the woods...

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Today as I was walking in the woods in the rain with our dear dog Meg, I was reminded to live in the moment. Meg was having a lovely time sniffing the piles of fallen leaves, listening for things to chase, following trails left by other animals; she wasn’t worried by the rain or the chill in the air. Meg doesn’t have lots of baggage to drag around with her, she lives for the moment she is in and enjoys it. A lesson for me and for us all I think.

The woods were beautiful today, the autumn leaves washed with rain were even more colourful and the quiet was so restful. I am glad that I didn’t miss it by being bogged down with my stuff. Thank you Meg.

Wishing you all a good week.

Bye for now
Brenda x

Dr Jayne Donegan, a GP and a homeopath...

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This week I attended two lectures given by Dr Jayne Donegan, a GP and a homeopath. There was much of interest about childhood vaccinations and nursing poorly children through acute disease. Have a look at Jayne’s website and gather lots of useful information: http://www.jayne-donegan.co.uk. I can recommend her downloadable books: Safe treatment of Childhood Injuries and Safe Management of Fever.

Jane is like a breath of fresh air and I was delighted to hear her general measures for managing acute illness which can be found in The Safe Management of Fever book. I was particularly pleased with Jayne telling us about the need for REST and if we as adults rested when we needed to we probably wouldn’t get all those infections. I have been telling my patients for ages that they need to rest when their body asks for rest and that they need to listen to the messages their body is sending. Thank you Jayne for reminding us all of the importance of REST.

Bye for now
Brenda x

Gelsemium sempervirens...

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Gelsemium sempervirens.

Autumn has arrived and with the change of season many local people are coming down with a fluey cold, not good. The cold doesn’t seem to be clearing very well either and a couple of people have told me that they have been left feeling tired and heavy.

This is where the homeopathic remedy Gelsemium comes in. Gelsemium is the number one remedy for weakness after an acute infection, such as a cold. Look for the following symptoms;

·         Tired, heavy feeling.

·         Limbs ache, tremble and feel weak.

·         Thirstless.

·         Feels better in the afternoon.

In this situation try one dose of the remedy and wait and see if you feel better.  If you feel an improvement only repeat the Gelsemium as the benefits wear off, after a few doses you will find you no longer need the remedy and you will begin to feel like your usual self. If the remedy doesn’t help, contact your homeopath for advice. Hoping that you feel better soon.

Wishing you all a good week.

Bye for now
Brenda x

British Homeopathic Association...

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This week I have been browsing the website of the British Homeopathic Association and it is packed with information about homeopathy. If you haven’t had a look I recommend that you do www.britishhomeopathic.org.

There is lots of useful information on the site and there are 200 articles about various conditions that have been helped by homeopathy and you can also search for particular conditions. The following link is to an article about fibromyalgia http://www.britishhomeopathic.org/bha-charity/how-we-can-help/conditions-a-z/switching-off-the-pain/ . It is a fascinating story of one person’s experience of fibromyalgia and the help she received from homeopathy when nothing else had really helped.

If you are wondering if homeopathy could help you then why not do some research and find the stories of others who have been helped. Then give homeopathy a try for yourself, www.findahomeopath.org.uk will help you find a homeopath near you.

Bye for now
Brenda x

A Chinese saying ‘to take medicine only when you are sick is like digging a well when you are thirsty...

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While reading a book about holistic health for dogs, I came across this Chinese saying ‘to take medicine only when you are sick is like digging a well when you are thirsty. It is already too late......The Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Internal Medicine 2500BC. This is exactly right isn’t it; the best way to keep healthy is to work on prevention, because as we know prevention is better than cure!

With this thought in mind it is time to think about your yearly homeopathic ‘MOT’. As the season changes from summer in to autumn we need to be thinking about preparing for winter, I know we don’t even want to think about it but far better to sort out these little niggles now before they become bigger problems. I am offering my homeopathic health check for £20 this year, good value, if I do say so myself, as you will come away with a winter survival plan, appropriate remedies and advice on how best to look after your health during the winter months. What’s not to like? Contact me for more details on 07967 276336.

Bye for now
Brenda x

 

The thing about our bodies is that they are pretty wonderful and we need to look after them as best we can...

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The thing about our bodies is that they are pretty wonderful and we need to look after them as best we can. This means that we need to be mindful of what is good for us and what isn’t. We all have that extra biscuit from time to time, or is that just me? We all know that exercise is good for us but sometimes it is just too much effort. However, as long as most of the time we are doing our best with our health in mind then we are taking good care of ourselves.

But what happens when things go wrong, as they do from time to time, and we become unwell? What then?

More and more people are turning to complementary medicine to help them take care of their health. As many as one in three people in the USA use complementary medicine and it must be because they find benefit from these therapies. Are people likely to spend money on things that don’t help? I think not.

I believe that homeopathy is a very useful tool that can help us take care of our health and well being. Homeopathy is versatile and can be used alongside conventional medicines, so don’t be put off from trying homeopathy for yourself. Give me a call on 07967 276336 and we can discuss how homeopathy could help you.

 

Bye for now
Brenda x

Is autumn on the way?

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I am thinking that there is a definite chill in the air in the early morning, or is it only me? Is autumn on the way? As the bank holiday approaches thoughts are turning to September and the children going back to school and students beginning or returning to university. There is a sense that change is on the way.

We all react to change in our own way. For some of us change is exciting and challenging, while others of us struggle with anxiety and the fear of the unknown.  A little bit of anticipatory anxiety helps us through I think but when it takes over then we need to think about finding help to bring us back in to balance.

In my experience children who have worries relating to school respond very well to homeopathy. School headaches, tummy aches on a Monday morning or a more general nervousness about going to school can all be helped. What’s that old saying; school days are the best days of our life? If your child finds school difficult and doesn’t enjoy it as much as they should because of anxiety, it is time to think about homeopathy.

Bye for now
Brenda x






 

Give me a call and we can find out what needs to be done...

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This week we have been struggling without any hot water, the stove is out, as the weather has been too hot and the immersion heater decided to stop working too. Well my husband being a practical sort of chap thought we might be able to fix the problem with the immersion heater ourselves. So yesterday tools to the ready and having read up about hot water systems we head for the airing cupboard and the hot water tank. Well to cut a long story short, we gave up trying to sort the problem just before a major flood type disaster occurred! We rang the plumber and he’s going to fix it next week.

I have been thinking about how the lesson from yesterday applies to our health. It seems to me that we can all look after ourselves up to a point, but after we reach a certain stage we need to seek help and guidance. It also seems to me that it is best to get help before the disaster or major breakdown in health occurs. It is a matter of reading the signs our body sends us and responding accordingly. Let’s all try to tune in to what our body is telling us and return to being as healthy as we can be.
I am looking forward to lots of hot water next week and to helping you be as healthy as you can be. Give me a call and we can find out what needs to be done.

Bye for now
Brenda x