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McTimoney Holistic fertility help for couples struggling to conceive
Chiropractor It is estimated that one in four couples have trouble conceiving, a problem which appears to be on the rise
and a West Swindon-based acupuncturist and fertility specialist Su Bhagi has decided to bring couples
Phil together to discuss ways to help them. we eat is very rich
On Saturday 6 November she approach is useful
Yalden is hosting a seminar to share where the fertility in hormones such
BSc (Hons), MMCA information about how chances problem appears as oestrogen which
Clinics in of conception can be improved, to be unexplained, can confuse the
West Swindon either naturally or via IVF or ICSI, after all the medical body. So keeping
including by paying attention to a number of tests for the man and the meat content of
the woman have
life-style factors.
our diet quite low,
Link Centre “This seminar is especially been done and there eating lots of fresh
important as it will help women doesn’t seem to be fruit and vegeta-
07793 596 334 understand how crucial it is to anything wrong bles and avoiding
[email protected] prepare their body for conception, physiologically.” too much caffeine
Con ven t ion al
and alcohol all play
whether this is to occur naturally
www.bonyparts.co.uk or otherwise,” said Su. “A holistic medicine typically an important role
advocates a three in improving fer-
to six month pro- tility.
gramme of hormone “From an emo-
Fertility Seminar therapy for women tional perspective
Sat. 6th November 10am - 12noon before advising either IVF or ICSI. it’s important to understand that
“It is incorrect to assume that prolonged periods of stress can
Basepoint Business Centre, Swindon the IVF drugs will do all the work. prevent ovulation. For example
If optimum health isn’t achieved juggling a busy career and trying
• Are you experiencing difficulties in conceiving? beforehand it may take longer to to get pregnant at the same time
• Have you been diagnosed with unexplained infertility? conceive by any method,” Su said. is very demanding on a woman.
• Are you considering starting an IVF cycle or have you had She has demonstrated in her “Learning how to let go and un-
several unsuccessful IVF cycles? clinic that greater success rates can derstanding that conception is not
Whether you are starting IVF or looking for a more natural approach, be achieved by addressing such entirely in our control is a vital part
this seminar will provide you with invaluable information on how you issues as poor diet and emotional of improving fertility too.”
can improve your fertility and increase your chances of conception. state of mind. For details of the seminar see the
For more details, please visit www.enerqi.uk.com or call 01793 608776 She added, “much of the meat advert on the left.
This 2 hour event costs £20 per person and is open to women and couples.
Space is limited and advance booking is advisable by mailing Schoolboy helps disabled
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Su at: [email protected]
neighbour take a giant leap
A woman confined to a wheelchair due to multiple sclerosis was
strapped to an experienced jumper and hurled from 13,000 feet on 18
remove September as part of a mass sponsored parachute jump in aid of the
Multiple Sclerosis Resource Centre (MSRC).
unwanted two Jane Gray, 53, said the thrill
Before the jump mother of
overcame her fear of heights.
tattoos “I read about the jump in the
MSRC newsletter and thought,
‘why not – it’s something a bit
different.’
“Whilst I’m quite disabled by
the illness I like finding things to
keep the brain going. It seemed
fun at the time. I’ve got lots of
friends and family coming to
watch the jump. My three carers
have a dark sense of humour;
they said they’re going to be
there to ensure that they have
a job afterwards.”
Jane, of Old Shaw Lane, was
LASER TATTOO REMOVAL (blue/black ink only) diagnosed with MS in 1995 and
has been in a wheelchair for the
Michael with Jane Gray
IPL TREATMENTS FOR SKIN AND HAIR last 13 years. She only has the
use of her left arm, but it has not and colleagues to raise money in
FACIAL FILLERS stopped her living life to the full. Australia.
Young neighbour Michael Doust, Her younger daughter, Dani, is
WRINKLE RELAXING INJECTIONS 12, was impressed by Jane’s com- closer to home and has rallied the
mitment and contributed his pocket support from colleagues at Renais-
TREATMENTS TO REDUCE SWEATING money to her fundraising. He sance at Hillmead.
said, “I think she’s very brave and “I’m hoping to reach £2,000 in
Call Dr Alison Brooks for a free consultation at the wanted to help her get as much sponsorship which would be abso-
Shalbourne Suite, Great Western Hospital, Swindon MIRABEL money as possible.” lutely fantastic,” said Jane.
Jane’s fundraising has taken on Help her exceed her target at:
01672 841029 www.mirabelclinic.com an international flavour with oldest www.justgiving.com/janespara-
daughter Bec galvanising friends chutejump

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