CASTLE STREET CLINIC
WINTER /SPRING NEWSLETTER 2010
Welcome to our Winter edition newsletter. With cold winter days now with us offer a variety of therapies to keep you healthy and well over the coming season.
This newsletter has a focus on Homeopathy, with top tips for keeping your immune system healthy to help fight off those nasty colds, flu and the winter blues, along with an in-depth article on Chiropractic treatment. - and don't forget those all important gift vouchers for Mothering Sundaypresents- on sale in reception now.
We also have two special offers - so take a look and we hope to see you at Castle Street Clinic soon.
About Castle Street Clinic
Castle Street Clinic was established in 1994 and provides a centre of excellence in complementary therapy, where therapists have the opportunity to work in a multi-disciplinary environment offering a wide choice of treatments. We have some 30 therapists practicing in our lovely premises – a little haven from the bustle of the nearby town centre.
We offer over forty different disciplines and all our therapists are fully qualified and registered with their relevant professional bodies.
You can find out all about the therapies we offer and the practitioners who work from the Clinic online at www.castlestreetclinic.com. or call us for more information on 01483 300400
Spoilt for choice? We offer a FREE 15 minute consultation with one of our experienced Health Practitioners to help you choose the therapy which is right for you
Focus on………
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Joanna Al Zuhairi, Homeopath, Mental Health nurse, Yoga teacher
Spanish flu, Bird flu, Swine flu, ……..what next ?
Most complementary therapies adhere to the belief that whether we
succumb to an illness does not so much depend on the outside (germs)
of our body as on the inside esp. on our immune system. So rather than
targeting the germ we need to target our own health so that the body
can defend itself against all kinds of germs. Vaccination is not the answer
as it only protects the body against a few known viruses, whilst it opens
the body up to a lot of known and unknown viruses as the vaccine lowers
our immune system.
WHAT INCREASES YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM ?
- Eating good food; esp. organic food provides natural minerals to keep the body
functioning properly.
- Doing exercises preferably in the open air.
- Divide your time well between work, rest & play.
- Nature is the best Healer: elderberries, echinacea, vit. C, E & D, beta carotene, zinc,
etc.
- Positive emotions: eg. love, laughter, singing, etc.
- HOMEOPATHY (see below)
WHAT LOWERS YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM ?
- Antibiotics, antivirals, vaccinations
- Paracetamol, aspirin and steroids make you feel better but they delay the body’s
primary responds to the virus.
- Cell-phones, wireless radiation (esp. cordless phones), etc.
- STRESS: anxiety, worries, anger, etc.
Whilst positive emotions increase your immunity, negative emotions makes you vulnerable to germs. If you are stressed the NATURAL RELAXATION COURSE will teach you to reduce your stress levels and obtain a peaceful state of mind. It is an 8-week course that involves yoga, meditation, breathing and deep relaxation It takes place at the Clinic. Have a look for more details on this course at:
www.NatuRELAX.co.uk or //www.naturelax.co.uk/course.php 
HOMEOPATHY
This is a scientifically based system of healing that encourages the body to heal itself. It treats the whole person. Each person’s physical, mental and spiritual state corresponds to a homeopathic remedy, which is the constitutional remedy for that person. Taking this remedy will improve your health and so increase your immune system. This requires a homeopathic consultation.
There is good evidence that homeopathy can also prevent an illness by giving a nosode e.g. Oscillococcinum or Influenzinum. This is similar to vaccination except that there are no live germs involved. The germs used for a homoeopathic remedy have been diluted and shaken so many times that the remedy only contains the energy of the germ.
If you are unfortunate to succumb to the flu, homeopathy can accurately target each individual’s symptoms. The main symptoms for swine flu are fever and great exhaustion plus an array of other symptoms which vary for each person. E.g. if you also have nausea and vomiting you will require a different remedy (Nux.vom.) from the person who has muscle or lower back ache (Eupatorium perf) an illness that comes on slowly needs a different remedy (Gelsemium) from the one that starts suddenly (Aconite), etc.
Special offer: £15 for an acute 30 min. consultation (incl. remedy)
To make an appointment for a homeopathic consultation please contact
the clinic FREE 20 min. consultation.
For more info on flu and flu remedies consult my website: www.NatuRELAX.co.uk
Focus on………… 
Dr. Chris Penter
Chris has a dual qualification. His first degree is that of a chiropractor
and his second is that of a sports physician.
He graduated in 1994, and quickly built up the biggest clinic treating headaches in KwaZulu Natal in South Africa, with referrals from General Practitioners, Neurosurgeons and Neurologist. In 1997 he qualified with a Sport Medicine degree. He lectured extensively in the field of headaches and whiplash injuries before coming out to the UK in 2001 to take up a post as medical lecturer at the University of Surrey. He left the University in 2004 to concentrate on developing his clinics in Guildford and London. His experience is vast, and he has had the privilege of treating patients in three different countries (South Africa, Zambia and UK).
He has been involved in treating people at Hell’s Kitchen Studio, as well as treating elite sports people both in South Africa and the UK. Academically he continues to mark and supervise chiropractors pursuing their Master’s Degree. Chris is married to Anel and has two children. He plays golf and squash, and enjoys photography and wildlife.
Chiropractic
Chiropractic comes from the Greek word meaning "treatment by hand", which is exactly what we do. We use our hands to adjust/manipulate the body to promote health and wellness as well as ensure optimum function.
Following a thorough consultation with you, and examination including an extensive hands on assessment, the chiropractor will diagnose and treat the specific joint-muscle complex involved.
Treatment will vary depending on the patient’s complaint and can include: carefully applied pressure/trigger point work, massage, stretching and specific joint/spinal manipulation. Prevention is our focus so rehabilitation/home exercises to promote good posture and initiate strengthening will also be advised on. Every treatment plan is unique to your individual needs to ensure speedy recovery and favourable prognosis. Chris also evaluates the overall wellbeing of the patient, taking into consideration the emotional, psychological, environmental well being of the patients.
Chris treats all musculoskeletal injuries including:
1. ✓Headaches/Migraines
2. ✓Whiplash
3. ✓Shoulder pain/Arm pain
4. ✓Back pain
5. ✓Sciatica
6. ✓Leg pain/Hip pain
7. ✓Sports injuries
8. ✓Arthritis.
9. ✓Colic (Babies)
INTRODUCTORY OFFER—TRY SOMETHING NEW
............ £5.00 OFF YOUR FIRST NEW TREATMENT AT CASTLE STREET CLINIC DURING MONTH OF FEBRUARY /MARCH 2010 . PRESENT THIS VOUCHER ON ARRIVAL
please note this may not apply to all therapies... check with reception at time of booking