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    Málaga Alternativa: Surya – the essence of yoga and ayurveda

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    From the first ‘Om’ Isabel Guerrero knew that yoga was going to be something important in her life. Having decided on an adventurous holiday in India 7 years ago, she encountered this ancient discipline in its heart land and was immediately drawn in. Before long she was back for more and this time, as well as studying yoga in Dehradun and Rishikesh with direct senior disciples of B.K.S Iyengar, she also spent time learning about the Indian medical system of ayurveda in the Shashi Clinic … Continue reading

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    The Macrobiotic Diet: Our Great Grandmother’s Cooking Style

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    This article which summarises some of the principles of the macrobiotic diet is only available in Spanish. Click here to read it.

    Contact Ana Bardají of cocinatusalud.com if you want to find out more about this generally vegetarian diet that consists largely of whole grains, cereals, and cooked vegetables.

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    Biofeedback

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    “There is nothing more powerful than an idea whose time has come.” Victor Hugo

    Julia Rose has been a practitioner of energetic medicine since 1995, working as a Kinesiologist, and Touch for Health instructor in Spain and in the UK. In 2004 she came across a biofeedback device called a QXCI, and was so impressed with the depth of investigation and huge array of treatments that were possible with this one device, that she decided to find out more about it. She eventually found … Continue reading

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    World Spine Day

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    Every year on October 16th people from around the world join together to raise
    awareness on World Spine Day as part of the Bone and Joint Decade’s Action
    Week.

    Spinal disorders, such as back pain, neck pain, scoliosis and disc disease, to name
    a few are common, and they can have a profound effect on a person’s overall health,
    impacting a person’s ability to work, to enjoy everyday activities and even disrupting
    healthy sleep patterns.

    Research has demonstrated that poor postures and inactivity can contribute to the
    development of back pain and other … Continue reading

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    Painted Medicine – New homeopathy

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    Painted medicine is like acupuncture but without needles, a gentle form of balancing the body’s energy system, using symbols and combinations of parallel lines painted onto the acupuncture points, called meridians, that act like antennas on the skin and can change our body’s energy system. The technique is based on the research of Dr. Erich Koebler (1936-1994) who analyzed the correlation between traditional Chinese medicine, and new discoveries in quantum physics and dowsing. With the knowledge he acquired he achieved amazing results in healing. Like … Continue reading

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    A better digestion naturally

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    Too often we dismiss the embarrassing symptoms of bloating, gas, constipation, diarrhoea or indigestion and we (over) use anti-acid pills or laxatives. Medications provide a quick fix but can allow the problem to become chronic and sometimes evolve into more serious issues such as IBS, ulcerative colitis or even colon cancer.

    In Chinese Medicine, a healthy digestion is considered crucial for your energy levels, immune resistance and overall mood and its use to help these disorders is becoming more common place in Europe.

    Paula, a … Continue reading

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    What is Reflexology?

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    Reflexology, per definition is a holistic treatment. This means that reflexology has the intention of treating not only the physical body, but also the mind and the spirit. The combination of these 3 elements make a person who they really are. What makes a person tick? Their opinions, desires, fears, experiences, and every building block which makes this person act and react in the way they do, creates THIS person. For example, when you are coming up with a cold (physical), it will have an … Continue reading

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    Healing Symptoms

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    Symptoms are a nuisance, undesired and unwanted. So it is understandably there is a natural desire and reaction to want to be rid of them. However assume for a moment that symptoms are a good thing. Suppose they are messages from your body that actually aid to restore and maintain health.

    There is a process called homeostasis by which the body looks to maintain a stable internal environment. This is essential in order to stay alive. An obvious example of homeostasis is sweating and shivering to … Continue reading

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