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The Origins of Tai Chi.

The origins of Tai Chi are vague although many scholars will credit Chang San-feng of the Sung Dynasty (960 – 1278) with the development of Tai Chi in the twelfth century. Then again other scholars will claim that he lived in the thirteenth or even the sixteenth century.

 It is said that he had two important predecessors, one of these was the Indian monk named Ta Mo who came to China to practice meditation and is credited for developing the Shoalin exercises which in a way are similar to some of the Tai Chi movements and these exercises were developed for the physically degenerated monks of the Shoalin Temple to strengthen their bodies so that they could be a more secure temple for the soul.

Tai Chi for health

Everyone who practices tai chi agrees that the increased flexibility is one of its great attributes. Many of these benefits are consistent with many other forms of low-impact exercises, with the added benefit of focus on improved posture, balance and alignment.

Modern Pilates?

Modern Pilates is based on the original works of German-born Joseph Pilates who designed a series of exercises that uses both mental and physical techniques to condition the body. His methods were used primarily by dancers, however, in recent years these methods have been introduced into the health and fitness industry.

Modern Pilates training programmes are ideal for personal trainers, physiotherapists, health professionals, experienced group exercise teachers and Pilates enthusiasts.

Stick what in my ear?

THERMAL AURICULAR (HOPI CANDLES) An ancient therapy practised by the North American Hopi Indians. The hollow candles, made from linen and beeswax, are carefully inserted into the ear. When lit, they create a chimney effect, drawing out wax and impurities, clearing the ear and other areas such as the sinus and nose. A facial massage is also carried out to improve circulation, aid lymphatic drainage and help further clear the sinuses and nose. The candles can also be used to treat rhinitis, congestion from colds, headaches, catarrh and migraines.

What Is Sickle Cell Anemia?

Sickle cell anemia is a serious disease in which the body makes sickle-shaped red blood cells. “Sickle-shaped” means that the red blood cells are shaped like a "C."

 Normal red blood cells are disc-shaped and look like doughnuts without holes in the centre. They move easily through your blood vessels. Red blood cells contain the protein haemoglobin.This iron-rich protein gives blood its red colour and carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body.

Diet,exercise and dealing with emotional problems or just take a pill?

Every one should take drugs to lower their blood pressure and to lower the risk of heart attacks and strokes, claims expert professor Malcolm Law. Professor law also stated that even people who do not have high blood pressure should take drugs to cut these stroke and heart attack risks, and his claims were supported by a London based experts stating any one aged fifty five and over should take drugs to lower their blood pressure.

The stroke association warned the drugs could have side effects, which I believe reflects the views of many people in the UK. Every one is different and surly the first method to lower blood pressure should be life style change! what is happening in that persons life that is creating high blood pressure. Could it be stress, diet lack of exercise or  an emotional disturbance  that has impacted in that persons life.

Yoga helping depression

A recent study has revealed remarkable results in helping women with breast cancer overcome depression. The system on test was Restorative Yoga and the study that lasted for ten weeks enabled the participants to develop positive emotions such as peace and calmness in comparison to the control group.The study involved forty four women with breast cancer who were placed in one of two groups. Thirty four percent of them were already having treatment for cancer.

Raise your game with Cenacle

Performance coaching is a part of every top athlete's training. In any sport you must train so that your body is capable of the demands made upon it and you must hone your skills so that your trained body can produce the performance expected of it.

However, have you trained your mind so that you are mentally on top form and able to perform as you would wish?

Douglas Craddock cannot help you with the training of your body or your skills, but if you have trained them he can help you train your mind so that you can produce those top performances you know you can achieve, and so that you can achieve them every time.

Cenacle News

We are talking about Colonic Hydrotherapy in the Cenacle Treatment Centre this week, have a look at our News section and learn more about this beneficial therapy. 

Has the credit crunch affected your relationship?

It just cannot be avoided all the doom and gloom around us at the moment, all the talk of recession, credit crunch, and falling house prices, and fuel prices on the increase, we have to consider the emotional cost this has on us as a society.  Debt can cause havoc in our lives, and we juggle things from one pot to another, but ultimately its our emotional well-being that can suffer in my opinion. The symptoms can be anxiety, stress, and depression.  Alongside the debt, counselling that is available for people in serious debt, there is Counselling to talk about the issues of anxiety, and stress, and the daily implications of this.

The other big issue at the moment is thousands of people have lost their jobs, and are continuing to do so on a daily basis, and again the impact of this on their self esteem, and confidence will leave them in tatters. Alongside this their relationships usually suffer also, as the breadwinner is no longer earning and
this can lead to arguments, and resentment, and ultimately end their relationship.