Basic Bowen Course Dubai HD 2

BOWEN THERAPY/TECHNIQUE

About

An original system of gentle but powerful soft tissue mobilization that affects the body both structurally and energetically to restore its self.

Mission

One motto of the technique is "Less is more" and the therapist must sense when enough has been done.

Description

It is a system of subtle and precise mobilizations called "Bowen moves" over muscles, tendons, nerves and fascia. The moves are performed using the thumbs and fingers applying only gentle, non invasive pressure. A treatment consists of a series of specific sequences of moves called procedures, with frequent pauses to allow time for the body to respond.

The art of Bowen is somewhere between the art of Zen calligraphy and Homeopathic medicine. The practitioner must strive to do the minimum of moves or procedures to trigger in the body the desired self healing response. Doing too many mobilizations could actually be counteractive. The sicker the patient is or the more acute the condition is, the less is done during the session and the less pressure will be used to do the moves, the more profound the effect will be on the body.


The following list of diagnosed conditions comes from claims of patients worldwide that found relief from such conditions:

• Musculo skeletal conditions of the spine and limbs: acute or chronic, post traumatic or post surgery or from a more arthritic origin (lumbar, thoracic, cervical pain and related muscle spasms and loss of mobility).
• Sports injuries: ankles, shin splints, runner knees, adductors and hamstrings strain, rotator cuff injuries, tennis elbows....
• Pelvic imbalances: tilt, leg length, hip pain and imbalance, inguinal and groin pain.
• Frozen shoulder: capsulitis, rotator cuff, arthritis.
• Whiplash from car accidents: receiving Bowen treatment immediately following a whiplash will greatly speed up recovery.
• Sacro iliac pain and imbalances: post traumatic or related to pregnancy.
• Coccyx pain: from trauma or after giving birth.
• Migraine/headaches from stress and tension, structural and postural imbalance or digestive origin.
• Hamstrings: tension, stiffness and strain.
• Pregnancy: before (to help the body go through all the changes associated with pregnancy and help prepare for labor), during labor (to facilitate labor) and after birth for the mother (quicker recovery) and the baby (crankiness, colic, projectile vomiting...)
• TMJ: pain and tension in the jaw.
• Knee pain: meniscus, strain.
• Ankle: strain, sprain.
• Elbow:related to tennis, golf or computer use.
• Sterno costal pain from sprung or cracked rib.
• Sciatica
• Herniated disks
• Chronic pain syndrome, Fibromyalgia...
• Menstrual pain, irregular cycle, PMS.
• Breast pain: related to PMS, mastitis, irregular milk supply.
• Carpal tunnel and Repetitive stress injury.
• Digestive problems: constipation, diarrhea, liver/gall bladder congestion and pain
• Bed wetting.
• Respiratory conditions: Asthma, hay fever allergies, emphysema, cold & flu , sinus congestion. A Bowen treatment at the first signs of a cold can very often stop it from developing.
• Kidney: water retention, stone, assist kidney function.
• Foot pain: hammer toes, halux valgus (bunion), plantar fasciatis...
• Incontinence (adult)
• Prostate.
• Infertility: male or female
• Scoliosis and kyphosis pain.
• ADD/Hyperactivity.
• Neurological conditions: Bell's palsy, cerebral palsy, polio, stroke, muscular dystrophy, Parkinson, torticolis, multiple sclerosis...... these conditions over repeated series of sessions will respond to varying degrees depending on severity. Often patients have show gradual improvement of their condition and of their quality of life.
• Heart conditions: chest pain, angina...
• Detox from drugs: I have seen patient's detoxifying even after years of not using any drug.


Note: Often patients come to the Bowen Technique after having tried many other modalities to no avail. If a patient has not responded to other forms of therapy, it is always worth giving the Bowen Technique a try as it has shown to trigger in many sometimes surprising and unexpected recovery when nothing else had worked. A young man in France in his early twenties who was born with the right half of his body paralyzed and spastic was able to recover full use of his right arm and write with his right hand after receiving 10 Bowen sessions !

COCONUT WATER

Coconut water is Fat Free and Cholesterol free. Deliciously refreshing and more hydrating than water especially if you live some where hot. 

It is rich is Magnesium and has more Potassium than several bananas! 

Its no secret that I dislike the taste of water and so no surprise that I have replaced water with Coconut water. It is also rich in Vitamin C and helps the skin look younger.. Yes you guessed it has anti ageing properties.

Some claim that it helps you lose weight, however there has been no conclusive evidence. Another one of its benefits is that it boosts energy levels.

The best two brands I have found on the market are Vita Coco and Go Coco...

Stocked at Whole Foods and Holland & Barretts

Enjoy and stay healthy

SUGAR CANE

Sugar cane is from the Grass family and has a very small sugar content around 15% and that is in raw unrefined sugars, and it is also Alkaline.

It is rich in Vitamins A,C,B1,2,3,5 and B6, Calcium, Manganese, Copper, Zinc and Cobalt. It is rich is Antioxidants and has a sufficient amount of Chlorophyll too.

It fights cancer, breast in particular and stabilizes the Blood Sugar. So it is very beneficial for Diabetics. It also assists with weight loss and detox’s the Kidneys as well as prevents tooth decay.

It helps to treat Sore Throats, colds and Flu and combined with Ginger makes a potent natural remedy for the symptoms of Colds and Flu.

Sugar Cane has no Simple sugars and so is ideal for Diabetics however should be moderated for Type 2 Diabetics.

FEED YOUR SKIN WITH ARGAN OIL

Argan oil is a 100% natural oil extracted from the Argan nuts which grow in the south western parts of Morocco as well as the western regions of Algeria. The Argan tree is naturally grown so is not subjected to any chemicals. Argan trees live for up to 200 years, and may not come in to full production till they are 40 to 60 years old.

The production of Argan oil is very labor intensive and the task is taken on by the Berber women of the region. It takes one and a half days to produce 1 liter of Argan oil.

100kg of Argan nut are required to produce 1-2kg of Argan oil.

Argan oil has twice as much Vitamin E as Olive oil and is very rich in Antioxidants. Argan also contains 8 essential fatty acids including Linoleic which is not produced in the body and must be taken as a supplement. Studies have shown that as little as 0.5% linoleic acid can reduce Breast, Colorectal, Lung, Skin and Stomach Cancer.

Argan oil contains 34-36 % Linoleic Acid.

It is rich in Omega 3, 6 and 9. Which target Cell growth, aids Water retention and combats depression and builds stronger immune system.

Deficiency in Omega 9 has certain symptoms and they are the following

Eczema skin eruptions, Cracking finger tips, Dandruff, Hair loss, Behavioral changes, dry skin and Dry eyes, stiff joints, Mail sterility and Miscarriage.

Argan oil comes in cosmetic as well as Culinary version. The difference being that the nut is roasted before pressing to make the Culinary oil.

Cosmetic Argan oil is very easily absorbed on the skin and has vast benefits for the Skin, hair and nails. It is fantastic for skin repair, and eliminating stretch marks as well as improving the elasticity of the skin. Argan oil is a potent anti aging oil. Used as a massage oil it aids with the drainage of the lymphatic nodes as well as moisturize, soften and  heal skin Eczema and Psoriasis.

Argan oil What is it good for? 

Argan can be applied on to the skin or taken mixed in food. You can even cook with it. It is more expensive than Olive oil but has amazing health benefits.

• Anti-Aging and anti Wrinkle 
• Softens Psoriasis
• Heals Eczema
• Reduces marks from Acne and Other Skin Conditions
• Heals Sunburns
• Reduces Stretch Marks
• Split ends
• Dry scalp and dandruff
• Heals dry nails
• Sore or Stiff Muscles
• Reduces water retention

HIIT 10minute Exercise

High Intensity Interval Training is the best way to keep healthy and to lose excess weight. 
It has been suggested that this type of exercise is more beneficial than spending hours in the gym. 
Even if you were to spend just 30 seconds a day doing only one exercise movement you will see and feel the benefits. 

I recommend 10 minutes of any combination of the movements I have put together. They mainly target the hips, bums, thighs and abs. These areas being of most concern for most women. 

Here is how I recommend you put together the routine.

Exercise  1 -  30sec
Exercise  2-  30 sec.         X 2 rep
Exercise. 3-  30 sec

30 second break
Continue with any other combination in the same way as above


HIIT works because it demands 90% effort which means that the body starts burning fat cells straigh away. This also raises the metabolic rate of the body so that your body will continue to burn fat after the exercise for up to 24 hrs! 

Start with one move for 30 seconds if you find it difficult and increase the routine to 60 sec with a 
combination of 2 moves. 

I do not recommend more than 10 minutes however if you feel up to the challenge then you can try my "HIIT Suicide" which is 18 minutes and includes all the moves. 

Make sure to hydrate and to warm up for a few minutes before hand and do some stretches after the exercise.  

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCJ0F6MQONU


Enjoy getting fit and if you have any questions or if you would like your own costom designed routine you can contact me on 

atoosahealthfitness@gmail.com

NATURAL HENNA


Henna is the most natural sun block known to man! it is also far more effective than any other sun tan lotion brand on the market. you can experiment with the pure natural Henna your self. make sure that you do not buy the ones mixed with colouring agents.

if you were to apply Henna to a patch of your skin and expose yourself to the sun you would see when the colour effect of the Henna has worn off that beneath it is still as white as the day you applied the Henna.

Henna is also great for cooling down the skin for burns. Its great for healing Boils, Burns and bruises and is a pain killer when applied to skin.

It helps eliminate dandruff and moisturises the scalp as well as eliminate split ends when applied to the hair as hair mask.

The best sun tan cream on the market which contains Henna is called CARROT SUN.
it comes in a tub or spray and can also be used with sun beds.

It comes in 6 colours.. my favorite is Mixed Berries.

Saffron for hang overs!

                

Saffron has several benefits you may not have known about! For example if you drink a large cup of Saffron tea before you go out drinking it will prevent you from getting a hang over! The best benefit is derived by using Saffron strands in hot water with some sugar to taste.
Saffron is also known to reverse the effects of brain degeneration due to alcohol consumption.Good luck with tonight and 

HAPPY NEW YEAR! 

Tis The Season

Brussels sprouts, as well as being rich in Vitamin K and Manganese have Sulforaphane which is known to have potent anti Cancer qualities. In order to maintain the level of Solforaphane you should only steam, stir fry or microwave them and not boil them.

They are also known to help DNA repair in the cells and block Cancer cell growth

Eat as much of them as you can while they are in season.

Happy Holidays.

                         PUMPKIN'S and their BENEFITS

Pumpkin's are more popular for their decorational uses than their health benefits, So I would like to tell you a little bit about them so that this Halloween you can tell your kids that they dont just chase away the Ghouls and Ghosts but also the bad stuff in the body!

Pumpkins are rich in Vitamins A,C & E and necessary for maintaining the integrity of the skin and the mucus membrane. It is essential in fighting Cholesterol and because it is rich in Carotenoids, both carotene's Alpha and Beta it is beneficial in the fight against degenerative eye diseases and provide fiber.

Pumpkin Seeds

Keep the seed and toast them because you can use them with your food. 

Toss them with your salads or just sprinkle them on your frozen yogurt or just have them as snacks.

They are rich in Magnesium and they stabilise the blood sugar levels. Rich in Tryptophan which converts in to Serotonin in the body. Serotonin is excellent in helping with sleep. So this is perfect for your children and all adults that have trouble sleeping at night.

Last but not least they are rich in Omega 3 and they help fight cancer and keep you healthy.

Try Pumpkin and Orange soup with toasted pumpkin seeds on top

Select quantities according to your numbers.

Roast Pumpkin flesh and add to some fried garlic and onions. Add the juice of 4 oranges (4 oranges for every medium sized pumpkin) add equal amount of water as the juice and cook for no longer than 15 minutes on medium heat in order to preserve the Vitamins and Minerals.

Add seasoning ( I find that salt, pepper and coriander works well)

Blend and serve with toasted pumpkin seeds and and toasted bread.

Afew other things you could make are:

Pumpkin quiche

Pumpkin and zucchini salad

Pumpkin pie

Roasted Pumpkin and potatoes to go with your Sunday roast

 

Have a Happy and Healthy Halloween.

I would love to hear your recipes for Pumpkin

Frozen Grapes...

I am hooked on Frozen Grapes! they make a delicious snack and they are excellent for those hot summer days! or any other day.. its perfect for kids, like tiny Popsicle..
They also have incredible health benefits.. rich in Vit A, C, B6 an folate, Calcium, Iron and phosphorus, Selerium and Magnesium. It is a powerful Antioxidant containing Flavonoids which reduce radicals and slow Ageing!
Grapes are beneficial for Lungs, Asthma, Cholesterol, Migraine, Kidney disorder, Breast Cancer, Indigestion, Constipation, Fatigue and also prevent Cataract. 

Breakfast on the go!
2 Banana's, strawberries, lots of Ginger, water melon,Orange juice, cranberry juice, 3 spoons of yogurt, 2 level spoons of muesli,  blended together and served with crushed Pistachio nuts. you cant get a better break fast on the go than this smoothie.. enjoy..

An extract from my book

Staying Young & Healthy

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Staying-Young-Healthy-ebook/dp/B0074JK76C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1347341852&sr=8-1

Let’s move on to another one of my all time favourite snacks, carrots. They are sweet, crunchy and full of the stuff that keeps you looking young!!

Yes Young!!

It is a powerful anti oxidant and its anti ageing, which helps to keep the skin protected against sun damage and wrinkles.

In fact carrots reverse the effect of sun damage on the skin. Carrot juice has been found to have considerably less benefits than actually eating carrots themselves. In addition carrots help you lose weight because your body uses more calories digesting it than it provides.

They contain a large amount of beta-carotene, which gives it its orange colour.

After many years of trying an un mentionable number of products that promise to stop hair loss I have found one that actually works!

https://www.lush.co.uk/product/301/New-Solid-Shampoo-Bar

Rassoul is a naturally occuring clay from under the Atlas mountains in Marocco.
It is rich in Silica and Magnesium and is fantastic for reducing dryness in skin and improving the clarity and elasticity of skin.
a great product that contains Rassoul is a facial scrub by Lush Cosmetics called Dark Angel.

You will notice results immediately. Use twice a week or 2 to 3 times a week if you have oily skin for exceptional results.

Cranberry snacks

These semi dry Cranberry's make an excellent snack in between meals and provide a long list of health benefits. You can eat as much of them as you like without worrying about calories. They are sold in most super markets and all health food stores under different brand names. 

Possibly the best body scrub on the market today!!

I have been trying these products from Boots and I have to say they really do what they say on the package!! the Body scrub is sooooo good it is almost unbelievable. It has totally eliminated my one dry elbow from leaning on my desk while I work on the computer. I have tried many thing to remedy the dry skin but this did it in one week.. definitely worth getting..

Lemon Grass

Lemon Grass and Ginger tea is probably the most potent antioxidant and cancer fighting tea you could drink.

Smash some lemongrass and put in boiling water with some freshly cut ginger and boil for 15 minutes. Strain and drink it either as it is or with some honey.

It also help with intestinal problems and digestion not to mention provide an aromatic scent through out your home.


 

Parsley

Here is something you may not know about Parsley!

It has three times the Vitamin C of Orange and twice as much Iron as spinach. 2 table spoons of it will provide 150% of the recommended daily intake of Vitamin K. It is also super rich in Folic acid.

So I have created my own special pesto sauce that you can use either with pasta or over salad to give you a super healthy option and an alternative to the traditional pesto.

2 bunch of Parsley
1 bunch of coriander
1 bunch of mint
1 clove of garlic
a hand full of pine nuts
half a hand full of cashew nuts
juice of 1 lemon
Juice of half a lime
Half a tea cup of olive oil and half a tea cup of corn or other oil


Put everything in to a blender add salt and pepper for seasoning and blend.

you can make large quantities and keep in the fridge or divide them in to smaller portions and freeze them.