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32 The Link Magazine • May 2005
New found confidence for Toothill's greatest loser
When the scales tipped over 26 stone, Giles Smith decided that he had to do something to stop his exploding weight problem. Little did he
know that with will power and help from the local Slimming World class he would lose an incredible 10 stone in 36 weeks.
LastyearGiles turned to his dad Giles maintains a rigorous diet
for help and he suggested joining of vegetables and lean meat and
him at Sharon Painter's Slimming has been adopted as a role model
World class at Toothill Commu- by club members.
nity Centre. "I knew I would just He's also joined a badminton
keep piling on the weight if I went club, something he would never
on stuffing myself with junk food; have contemplated before shed-
I can't remember a day when I ' ding the pounds.
didn't have chips" said Giles. "As you can see from the picture
V Giles was a very big guy," said
I wasn't a very determined per-
son and it was tough going along Sharon. "But he really is amazing.
to the class with all those women His determination to lose weight
there; it was really hard to keep to n is an inspiration to all of us and it's
the diet at first. But losing 15lbs in -yhc0C ate ec fantastic to see the growth in his
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the first week gave me the boost Strangers confidence.
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and I've just kept it up." o ly "Giles set his own goals and
we've been there to support him
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Contact point An ear to better health
Reiki Master
Continuing our series on complimentary health treatments Laura Campbell,
Yasmin Hopkin-
who runs Hands of Thyme, describes Thermal Auricular Therapy or Ear Candling.
son wrote about
;r . the benefits of Ear Candling is a treatment that Hopi' means
Reiki in the April has been used for centuries to re- ' peaceful ones'
edition but we lieve ear problems. Originally used and the company
did not print her by civilisations such as the Egyp- who produce the
C ` phone numbers tians, Romans, Greeks, and Asians, candles I use in my
which are it is better known today for its link treatments, con-
877780 or with the Native American Hopi tribute a propor-
07729 228979 tribe. tion of monies re-
ceived back to the
Hopi tribe. This is
by way of 'pay-
=- Achieve Success ment' for the use
of their'recipe' for
the candles.
PILATES CLASSES The candles are
Shaw Village Hall Mon:6pm - 7pm; Wed:7.30pm - 8.30pm hollow tubes
Haydon Wick Tues: 8pm - 9pm made from a com-
Prime Bodies Gym Tues: IOam - I lam bination of herbal
YOGA CLASSES extracts such as chamomile and With the client lying on their
Haydon Wick Mon:7.30pm - 8.30pm (Beginners class) sage. These are blended in honey side, a protective covering is placed
Greendown School Tues: 8pm - 9pm; Fri:7.30pm - 8.30pm and beeswax, with organically around the ear. The candle is rested
grown linen, which is rolled into a on the opening of the ear to form a
CrickladeTown Hall Mon:7.30pm - 8.30pm: Thurs: I pm - 2pm
tube with a small filter inserted at seal and is then lit and allowed to
NEW CLASSES FOR BEGINNERS at IYC, Old Shaw Lane one end. burn for about two thirds of its
Yoga Wed: 12.30pm - 1.30pm Ear candling can be used to re- length.
Pilates Thurs:9.30am - I0.30am; Thurs: 7pm - 8pm lieve a variety of ailments, includ- The candle is supported
ing migraine and headaches; glue throughout by the therapist, for
ear in children - a safe and gentle safety and to maximise the effec-
treatment; catarrh; sore throats; tiveness of the treatment. You will
sinusitis; tinnitus and tonsillitis. feel a gentle warming sensation
It is good for those prone to ex- with a feint crackling sound which
cessive ear wax, such as ear-plug lasts for about 8 to 12 minutes.
wearers like musicians and motor- The herbal vapour circulates in
bike riders. People with minor the ear cavity stimulates blood and
snoring disorders also benefit. lymph circulation, which can boost
It is not a suitable treatment for the immune system and help regu-
Monday: 6pm & 7.30pm those with grommets in place, al- late pressure within the sinuses.
Even Swindon Community lergies to any of the products or Relief can be immediate with a
Centre. Rodbourne.
Kathryn. 871430 Tuesday: lDam, 5pm ear infections. release of pressure, freer nasal
& 6.30pm Toothill Community
Monday: 6.30pm & 8pm The treatment itself lasts about breathing and improved sense of
St John's Church. Haydon Wick Centre. Sharon. 527332 45 to 60 minutes and should only smell. The candling is repeated on
Rob. 771414 Wednesday: 6.30pm
Brookfield School be done by a qualified therapist. It the other ear and the treatment is
Tuesday: 6.30pm & 8pm
Kathryn. 871430
Abbey Meads School is not one that can be self-adminis- completed with a relaxing facial
Paula. 701442 Wednesday: 6.30pm tered. A full consultation is com-
St Francis Primary School. Taw Hill massage to aid the movement of
Sandra. 07985 914112 pleted prior to treatment and ob- any congestion released.
servations from an examination To try out Hopi ear candling,
08700 75 46 66 with an ottoscope are also re- call Laura Campbell on 877447.
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corded. www.handsofthyme.co.uk