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34 N E HEALTH September 2005 www.healthspectrum.co.ukLearning toride the wavesof lifeOne man’s meat… isanother man’s poisonFOR geneticreasons, we’re allvery different inthe way that our bodiesprocess foods andutilise nutrients.Traditional Eskimos,for example, thrive onvery large quantities ofmeat and fat, whilepeople born in thetropics stay healthyeating fruits and grainsand other lightvegetarian fare.For decades,scientists haveobserved that peoplewho eat according totheir genetically baseddietary needs havevirtually no incidence ofcancer, heart disease,or any otherdegenerative ailments.“Healthexcel’sMetabolic Typing is asimple system whichhelp you to identifyyour metabolic type, soyou can then selectjust the right ‘body fuel’to enable your body tofunction at peakefficiency,” says dietexpert Philip Crosby.He claims the systemcan help preventchronic illness, boostenergy and mentalclarity, help losepounds and maintainan ideal weight andstrengthen immunity.“Dietary solutionsneed to be tailored toindividuals, becausewhat works for oneperson may have noeffect on anotherperson, and may makea third person worse,”says Philip. “Thattechnology is availablein the form ofMetabolic TypeTesting.”● Call (01325) 282508for more information.3WAYS TO...ease baby teethingdiscomfort1Rub baby’s gums withyour finger or a dampcloth.2Give him a teething ringand keep it cool, butdon’t give him a frozen oneas contact with extremecold may hurt.3If your baby is eatingsolid foods, offercold items like applesauce or yogurt.Is the encroaching dark of autumn making you miserable?Is your day-to-day life just too much of a burden? NE HealthMagazine life coach JULIETTE LEE offers some helpWE live in a time of enormous how you deal with change. Do you have a glasschange. We only have to look at half-full or half-empty attitude? If you have athe number of gadgets in our negative attitude, you are more likely to strugglewith changes than someone who resolveshomes to see how much life ischanging. And if you have to make the best of whatever happens in life.mastered everything from downloading musicon iPods to surfing the worldwide web, you’redoing well. Our society is almost unrecognisablecompared with only a few decades ago.Here are a few eye-opening statistics on howmuch our lives have changed:● Divorce rates are at their highest, with onein three marriages ending in divorce;● Stress accounts for over 13 million lost workingdays every year – twice as many as in the1990s;● The proportion of children living in singleparentfamilies in the UK has more than tripledsince the 1970s, to 24 per cent in 2004;● A job for life has gone, with most people havingto switch careers at least once in their workinglife;● Depression is growing, affecting one in fivepeople. By 2020, it will be the most disablinghealth condition, second only to heart disease;● More people are living alone, around one insix adults.(Ref: UK HSE and World Health Organisation)Quite a picture isn’t it? Changes in life arehere to stay, yet how many of us were taughtthe necessary life skills for dealing with thekinds of changes we face today?Dealing with major change is difficult, exhaustingand, in some cases, frightening. However,it’s only through change that we learn andgrow. Looking back over periods of change,would you say that you were a stronger, morerounded person as a result? If you can, good foryou! We cannot stop the flow of life, but we canlearn to ride the waves more easily.So how about some key pointers to ridinglife’s rollercoaster? Based on my own life experiencesand having coached many peoplethrough changes, here’s my survival guide.Accept change as a natural way of lifeIT’S our resistance to change that causes pain.The more you hold onto the past, while life ispulling you forward, the more drained andstressed you will be.Slow downMAKE time and space to be alone with yourthoughts every day. We all need time to ourselves,even if it’s only ten minutes a day. Unlessyou make the choice to take time out, lifewill swamp you. Perspective is only possible ifyou step back and only you can make thatchoice.Assess values and meaning in lifeWE live in a very wealthy society comparedwith only a few decades ago, yet many peopleare experiencing a sense of emptiness. We havelost sight of our values in life. Ask yourself:“What is truly important to me in life?”Cultivate a positive attitudeHOW you view life will have a major impact onBuild self-esteemA HEALTHY view of ourselves is vital to ourwell-being. If we truly value ourselves, we willtake the time to care for our needs in body, mindand spirit.Look to a higher powerBELIEF in a higher power, whether you call itlife force, nature or universal energy, willstrengthen, guide and sustain you throughchanges in life. People who hold the view thatthere is a power beyond us, generally comethrough difficult times more easily.Have visions and goalsSET yourself a target, learn to dream again andput them on paper. Writing down your goals willmake them more than just a wish in your head.Make conscious choicesTAKE full responsibility for where you are inlife. Blaming circumstances or other peopleonly drains your ability to take control of yourlife and make the changes you need to make.When you realise that something in your life isnot as it could be, do something about it. Takeone small step every day.Seek supportMAJOR changes are physically, emotionallyand mentally draining. “No man is an island”and we all need support from time to time. Don’tlet pride get in the way of creating a more balancedlife.Have funDO you remember what that is? If you don’t,then whatever is going on for you in life, youneed to rediscover your sense of humour. Peoplewho take themselves lightly are more ableto fly.So if you can’t beat the flow of changes in life,the only way forward is to embrace them. Fundamentally,life is good and we are all more resourcefuland stronger than we think. We canall learn to thrive in our ever changing world.Remember: “You gain strength, courage andconfidence by every experience when you muststop and look fear in the face… You must do thething you think you cannot do.”– Eleanor RooseveltJuliette Lee is a life coach and spiritualhealer with a passion for helping peoplecreate more fulfilling lives and careers. Inaddition to one-to-one coaching, she runspersonal development workshops and writesa monthly column for The Northern Echolifestyle magazine, NE. She can be contactedon 01748 823010.You can download a copy of The SpiritualGuide to Surviving the 21st Century onwww.juliettelee.co.uk.
Children can be frightened by news bulletinsASK THEEXPERTQMY eight-year-old is anxious afterseeing the news about the Londonbombings and suicide bombings aroundthe world. Should I try to protect himfrom bad news like that?AEDUCATIONAL psychologist MichaelDuke says: “What parents need to doin any situation like that is to keep it incontext so their children understand thatsomething has happened and they aremade aware of the need to be safethemselves, while at the same time theyare helped to rationalise what’s happenedso although they’ll be fearful, those fearsare in context.“No age is too young to do it – childrenwill always have fears, and you can talk tothem about them as soon as they startcommunicating. Parents are usually quiteadept at communicating with their ownchild and answering their questions.“I would say to my own children thatit’s unlikely it would happen up here inthe North-East, but parents should helpchildren develop a realisticunderstanding of the danger.“With regard to what children see andSeptember 2005 www.healthspectrum.co.ukhear on the news, parents need to make adecision based on the age and sensitivityof their child and be sensible about whatthey watch.“Parents should be vigilant about whattheir child watches, and if it’s about aterrorist attack, watch it with them andanswer their questions, and don’t givethem open access to whatever they wantto watch.”QI HAVE just had a baby and I thinkmy husband feels left out because allthe attention is on me and our baby.What can I do to make him feel better?AHEATHER Welford, from the NationalChildbirth Trust, and author of theNCT book Feelings After Birth, says: “Iwonder if your husband really feels leftout, or just a bit sidelined?“Ask him how he feels, and explain howvital he is to you and your baby. Fathersare important right from the start of life –not just as a support for the new mum,but in their own right as a carer for thenew baby. Your baby can become close toboth of you, even in the early days.N E HEALTH35“We know that skin to skin contactbetween mother and baby is soothing,and helps the new baby regulate itstemperature, as well as calming crying.Fathers can offer this, too, and babiesoften settle very well on dad’s bare chest.Fathers can bath the baby and changenappies – not a horrible job, at all, and it’sone that promotes eye contact and giveslots of chances for “conversation”.Making Life EasierHave a 30 minute Vacation Everyday in aTeesdale LodgeA CLEVEDEN CARE NURSING HOMERadcliffe Crescent, Thornsby, Stockton-on-TeesTeesdale Lodge is dedicated to providing residents with thehighest standard of care in a personal and friendlyatmosphere where privacy and dignity are respected.Furnished to a 4-Star Hotel standard with a homelyatmosphere, Teesdale Lodge is a purpose built single storey.Please telephone MATRONTo appreciate this superior home a visit is essential.To arrange your visit, telephone 01642 612821w ww.cleveden-care.co.ukWe are currently recruiting NURSESMondayElmridge Methodist ChurchCarmel Road - 7pmTel: Sandra (01325) 722129Hospital Social ClubHollyhurst Road - 7pmTel: Louise (01325) 368245St Marys Parish HallBarnard Castle - 10amTel: Jeanette (01325) 362932Tuesday• New Group Opens 4th OctoberEastbourne Sports Complex •Hundens Lane - 7pmTel: Keith (01833) 690204T a k eECONOMY MOBILITY SCOOTERSaS c o o t e rCockerton Band ClubCockerton - 7pmTel: Brenda (01325) 720165Dolphin CentreMarket Place - 10amTel: Joan (01325) 720737St Marys Parish HallBarnard Castle - 5.30 & 7pmTel: Jeanette (01325) 362932Womens InstituteNeasham Road,Middleton St George - 6.45Tel: Linda (01325) 357922WednesdaySpringfield Church CentreThompson Street East - 7pmTel: (01325) 357922T r ipt ot h eS h o p s w it ht h is M o n a m ia n d r e c e iv eB a t hL if t o raM a s s a g e C h a i ra b s o l u t e lyR.R.P. £686BRAND NEW SCOOTERS from ONLY £695Home Demonstrations arrangedPart exchange consideredTel. 01642 881017Mob. 07788 983962ThursdayClifton Centre (St Comumba’sChurch, Clifton Road - 6.30pmTel: Kath (01325) 257264Springfield Church CentreThompson Street East - 10amTel: Linda (01325) 357922Ted Fletcher CourtSalters Lane South5.30 & 7pmTel: Joan (01325) 720737Whessoe Parish HallHarrowgate Village - 5.30pmTel: Lynne (01325) 266870TRYBEFOREYOU BUYTo Advertisein the nextNEHealthTelephone:(01325)381313Express CourierCollection and delivery,Local and UK,Private and CommercialFULL G.I.T. 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