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28 | www.westendermagazine.com<br />
They teach rhythm patterns based on<br />
West African drum beats, starting with<br />
the basics, and novices are able to start<br />
drumming almost immediately.<br />
In the class I attended, there were<br />
two drummers taking their first class,<br />
who were quickly pounding away like pros.<br />
The participants range from beginner<br />
to advanced. Everyone is provided with<br />
authentic African drums such as djembe and<br />
dunun drums, along with mallets.<br />
Classes are offered on a six months,<br />
six weeks or a weekly, pay-as-you-go basis.<br />
The modest fee helps cover the operating<br />
costs of the class.<br />
If you haven’t tried this yet, give it a go.<br />
It’s interesting – and fun! Visit here for more<br />
info: glasgowdrumcircle.org/classes.<br />
One of the most important ways we can be<br />
healthier, is through the food which we eat.<br />
For Gabriela Nicol of Paleo Lifestyle,<br />
food was very much the medicine which<br />
solved her digestive problems.<br />
Suffering with Irritable Bowel Syndrome<br />
(IBS) Gabriela, decided to make a conscious<br />
change to not only eat healthy, but to<br />
embrace a diet derived from sustainable<br />
sources, and good quality ingredients.<br />
Her background in science and<br />
understanding of digestive enzymes,<br />
led her to adopt the paleo diet. Gabriela<br />
found that her IBS disappeared, and she’s<br />
been symptom-free for four years. She also<br />
discovered she had more energy, and even<br />
looked younger. Colds and frequent viral<br />
infections have also vanished since she has<br />
gone paleo.<br />
Gabriela believes in the benefits of<br />
good nutrition so strongly, that she formed<br />
her business, Paleo Lifestyle to share her<br />
expertise – and her food with others.<br />
Based in Maryhill, she bakes dairy and<br />
gluten-free, sugar-free and low carb, using<br />
organic ingredients from sustainable sources.<br />
Instead of milk, Gabriela uses coconut<br />
milk, and nut milks such as cashew and<br />
almond milk.<br />
Gabriela has created desserts that are<br />
not just healthy, but also delicious. Some of<br />
the most popular desserts and treats are her<br />
vegan cheesecake, vegan snickers, bounty<br />
bars and carrot cake. She uses stevia or<br />
natural maple syrup for sweetening.
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