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10 The Link Magazine • June 2006
Getting to the point of acupuncture

When setting up her acupuncture practice Enerqi, Su Bhagi, below, wondered whether Swindon would be keen to try oriental medicine. In
fact, she discovered that there is a real demand here and that people are already knowledgeable about the benefits of acupuncture thanks
to recent media coverage.
Some clients have come to her Su has retrained in the ancient focus is on where focus on the body's
practice at the Basepoint Centre at Chinese art, after a successful ca- there is imbalance energies. When ap-
Rivermead after reading magazine reer as a chemical engineer. She in the body and it propriate, Su uses
articles highlighting the use of acu- decided she wanted to help people isn't always where Reiki while the nee-
puncture to increase fertility. Su with hands-on treatment while still people think." dles are in place to
confirmed that the treatments can using her analytical skills to un- Su regularly bring additional
help and has recently seen a client derstand in detail how a person is treats for head- benefits and en-
through a cycle of IVF which hap- feeling. ache and mi- hance well being.
pily ended in a pregnancy. The "I like the way that acupuncture graines, back and Pure Reiki sessions
client reported feeling very differ- doesn't just focus on the symp- neck pains, 1 are also available.
ent during the second cycle com- toms. It considers what else is hap- asthma, digestive Initial consulta-
pared to the first unsuccessful cy- pening to the individual on both and menstrual tions for acupunc-
cle. She felt more relaxed and posi- emotional and physical levels," problems and ture take about one
tive throughout. said Su. "In Chinese medicine the many other condi- and a half hours
tions. with subsequent treatments tak-
While completing her three year ing about 45 minutes. For more
degree, Su began to use Reiki in information call Su on 608776.
combination with acupuncture She is a member of the British
treatments. It seemed a very obvi- Acupuncture Council.
If the pain from arthritis, migraine, Scientifically tested and used throughout the ous combination as both therapies www.enerqi.uk.com
World, the APS machine is now available in
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FROM ERECTION
Boys don't cry!
PROBLEMS? The fifth National Men's Health Week takes place from 12 to 18 June
and this year is focused on mental wellbeing.
Tina Deas a counsellor with A life that cause emotional pain such
O Have you suffered from problems Time To Talk says, "our culture as broken relationships, job loss,
reinforces the belief that men bereavement. Sometimes this can
with erections for 6 months or more? should be strong, successful, in result in depression, lethargy, in-
control and capable of handling terrupted sleep patterns or low-
O Are you willing to take part in a problems without help and that ered libido.
they should hide certain emotions. If you feel that any of the above
clinical trial of an inhaled medicine To show vulnerability is consid- relates to you or someone you care
ered taboo and to have problems about and would like some profes-
for erection problems? with anxiety or depression is con- sional help contact A Time To Talk
sidered weak." Counselling and Support Service
0 Are you aged 18-65? But men are not invincible. Like on 07722 023950 or mail:
women they have experiences in [email protected]
0 Are you otherwise healthy?
First Aid training close at hand
If you have answered "yes" to these questions
you may be eligible to take part in a clinical trial To cater for the need for first aiders in the work place the commercial
arm of the British Red Cross has opened a new fully equipped
of an inhaled medicine for the treatment
training centre at Coped Hall Business Park, Wootton Bassett.
of erection problems
Head of Commercial Training delegates have more confidence
For further information call Vicky King Annette Holmes said, "first aid and 95 per cent feel more valuable
training is more than a legal neces- to their employer with their newly
or Nicola O'Toole on 01793 726748 sity. Employers appreciate the ad- acquired skills.
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