A long tussle concerning the validity of Homeopathy
between the world`s most famous homeopath and probably the world`s most
well known `quackbuster` appears to have come to head in December 2008
after 5 years of to-ing and fro-ing. On the one side is Homeopath
George Vithoulkas, whose International Academy for Classical Homeopathy is based on the island of Alonissos in Greece. On the other is American
magician and skeptic, James Randi who heads what he calls The James
Randi Educational Foundation, based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Vithoulkas and Randi are equally passionate in their diametrically
opposed views and an easy meeting of minds was never very likely.
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What are EFA’s?
These are fats that are essential to the body’s optimum functioning. They cannot be made by the body so must be obtained from the food we eat.
The main EFA’s are:
• Omega-3
• Omega-6
• Omega-9 (non-essential as the body can make some as long as it has plenty of Omega 3 & 6).
Why do we need EFA’s?
They have a large number of roles within the body, including:
• They generate and maintain the fatty membranes which surround every body cell.
• They are important for memory and brain function.
• They help maintain healthy hair, skin and nails.
• They are essential for maintaining a healthy hormone balance, good eyesight and a strong immune system.
• They offer protection against heart disease by helping to reduce cholesterol and triglycerides. They increase the ‘good’ HDL cholesterol and decrease the ‘bad’ LDL cholesterol.
• They can be converted into prostaglandins which help transmit important information vital for controlling inflammatory reactions and activity of the immune cells.
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If you are training actively and want to boost your performance you will find regular sports massage an essential part of your routine. Massage helps to clear toxins and waste products from the tissues, keeps the muscle length and improves recovery time. It is also enjoyable and relaxing, just the treat you need to keep your motivation up when you put yourself through heavy training sessions!
Do you have injuries or areas that frequently give you pain and problems in performance? Deep tissue massage alongside Scenar therapy and neuromuscular techniques is excellent at getting to the bottom of long-standing injuries and chronic problem areas. These are often caused by postural imbalances, so work on correcting ingrained posture and movement patterns is needed to really clear the issue. Scenar therapy releases old body patterns and deep myofascial release massage helps to realign the whole body into a balanced and easy posture.
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