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The Link Magazine. October 1993
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Getting the body to deal
CAROLINE with pain and stress

$FIRST I People suffering pain and stress are finding relief at the hands of local
MOBILE
reflexologist Mary Walker from Lydiard Millicent.
CLASS DRESSES HAIRDRESSER Reflexology is drug free compli- headaches, migraines, intestinal
To BUY or HIRE Top quality mentary therapy based on the idea problems, cystitis, menstrual and
that there are reflex points in the feet menopausal problems, excema,
Appointments day or evening products used which relate to each and every or- asthma, hay fever, heart problems
Delivery & collection gan, function and part of the human and high blood pressure.
service available Competitive rates body. By applying hand and finger Mary treats people of all ages,
pressure, the nervous system is from crying babies and children to
(0793) 872424 Excellent service stimulated to rechannel energy so elderly people.
One Day Sale 13 Oct, 10am -9pm For further details that thebody's own naturaldefences Like all natural treatments, results
25%-50% off all dresses are encouraged to repair itself. will take a little time to reveal them-
Bramtons Social Club House Tel: 723081 "1 find that 95% of illness is caused selves. In fact, the pain might get
Shaw Ridge by stress of some kind," says Mary. worse because the faulty part of the
"It causes blockages in the body's body has been stimulated in re-
systems which reveal themselves in sponse to her finger pressure. Over
pain and physical change. I often several weeks, improvements will
The Cambridge Diet meet people who have been more or start to come through as the body
KEEAR 'N KEEAN less abandoned by doctors and been starts to mend itself.
- the nutritious way told to cope, often with drugs which Reflexology cannot do any harm,
House and garden property to lose weight temporarily mask the problems." but there's a power of good in Mary
maintenance for the busy Mary has effectively helped peo- Walker's fingertips. Foranappoint-
professional Great newsi ple suffering from back trouble, meat, contact her on 770730.
* Cleaning property for new Four new flavours for you
tenants/owners and before to enjoy - Butterscotch, Chocolate
Mint, Asparagus and Chicken and Focus on Osteopathy to deal with back pain
you move out
Mushroom - plus we've improved
* Spring cleaning for busy In support of National Back Pam Week local Osteopath Terry Sutcliffe
on all the old favourites.
working people of the Cricklade Road Practice will be giving a free talk and demonstra-
Contact your Counsellor tion on 'Osteopathy ... Something for Everyone.'
* Fridges, freezers and cookers
to try them today
a speciality Says Terry, "Osteopathy is becom- it could help you, this is yourchance
Telephone Rebecca Clifforde
* House sitting for holidays, ing widely accepted as one of the to find out.
(Westlea) on 873201
deliveries, gas/electric most effective ways of dealing with • Monday 11 October, 7.30pm -
* Fully insured with references muscle, joint and spine problems 8.30pm, The Conference Room,
Health Ptan and yet some people still think we
Call Janet on 875171 Grange Drive Community
just treat bad backs, or worse still,
Centre, Stratton St Margaret.
have no idea what an Osteopath
does!"
• Wednesday l3 October, 7.3Opm
If you have ever wondered what
-8.30pm, Stonehenge Room,
Osteopathy is all about and whether Community Suite, Link Centre.
First Aid advice sets off autumn programme
Sheila Mitchell reports on how useful first aid information was given at
the Breakaways group at the West Swindon Family Project
On two Thursday mornings in Sep- The followingweekconcentrated
Tense? Under Stress? In Pain?? tember members of the Breakaways on basic first aid in the home -cover-
amet for an insight into various first ing the minor accidents which can
Reflexology can help you aid techniques, provided by a quali- happen, particularly involving chil-
fied first aider.
dren. The session also included use-
In the first session there was a ful advice about what to include in a
Reflexology is a drug free way to relax demonstration of how to use the basic first aid kit for the home.
recovery position and also how to The sessions were both useful and
and heal the body, using the body's give the 'kiss of life.' Everyone was informative and everyone gained a
encouraged to try out the proce- valuable insight into the 'do's' and
own natural healing resources. dures on a dummy and agreed it 'don'ts' of basic first aid.
It is based on the principle that there are reflex was a lot harder and more tiring
than it looked. Take a break
points in the feet relating to each and every organ, The Breakaways meet at 15 Gains-
function and part of the human body. Health help borough Way,FreshbmokonThurs-
day, lOam - 12 noon. Subjects and
It is particularly effective with chronic pain and Do you need advice on anything to speakers for October.
stress-related problems, such as back problems, do with health? 7 Oct Hypnotherapy
The West Swindon Family and 14 Oct Aromatherapy
headaches, migraine, asthma, excema, PMT, arthritis, Community Project have set up a 21 Oct Local ghosts and hauntings -
cystitis, hay-fever and heart conditions. Health Issue Support Group where with Mrs Joan Jefferies
you can talk over health issues con- Newcomers are welcome
For an appointment contact: fidentially with Health Visitor Mary Free creche for under fivesorganises
Mary Walker MBSR Matthews. Thursdays 10am-12noon a programme of free talks and
If you have worries, problems or acitivities for anybody who would
(Member of the British School of Reflexology) just need some information, call in like to attend. Newcomers are wel-
Tel: (0793) 770730 to the Project at 15 Gainsborough come and there is a free creche for
Way, Freshbrook. Tel: 871303. under 5s.