Woodlands

'The trouble with the rat race is, even if you win, you are still a rat'- Lily Tomlin

Research has shown that we have five more hours more spare time per day than we did thirty years ago. Technological advances ,automation, faster cars and the availability of convenience food should theoretically make life easier and simpler, however all it has done is create a scenario in which we have to work even harder to maintain this 'more comfortable' lifestyle. Our lives may have become more comfortable, but certainly less simple. Only when we find ourselves anxious, tired and completely burnt out, do we realise how much we have sacrificed for a 'better life'.

More and more people have reached a point in their lives where they have made a conscious decision to 'downshift' and to simplify. These are people who have realized that we accumulate and consume far more than we need, and in the process create more debt and the need to work even harder to accumulate even more. These are people who realise that the more we have, the more we fear losing.

And these are people who seek a life filled with more passion and purpose, meaning ,fulfillment and happiness- A life to look back on with no regrets.

Today, just take a step back and think about how much of your 'life' you have sacrificed for your 'lifestyle' and think about how you can simplify and unclutter your life .

Often the amount of 'stuff' we have in our space is very indicative of the 'stuff' we have in our heads, and just the simple task of clearing the clothes that you no longer wear or just simply giving away possessions that that you may be holding on to will leave you feeling that much lighter.

A simple smile, a simple meal, a simple walk in nature or a simple hug can enrich your life in a great way.

At Woodlands, while maintaining quality, simplicity is a key focus, from our building design and treatment rooms to our relationship with the river and trees.

Of all the conditions and symptoms that we come across in our practice, the symptoms relating to irritable bowel syndrome are by far the most common. Most people who are undergoing a stressful or emotional time in their lives will experience a change in bowel habit- bloating, abdominal cramps, heartburn, diarrhea or a combination of all of the above. Often, these symptoms become long standing and very debilitating.

Irritable bowel syndrome, otherwise known as spastic colon is related to the nerves which cause contraction and spasm in the muscle of the intestines.

Interestingly, we have more neuro receptors in our intestines than we do in our brain, so it is no surprise that so much of what we experience as emotion is processed in our gut.

In dealing with people with spastic colon, we look at the diet as food intolerances and a low fibre diet is often implicated in this condition. Many people have noticed a dramatic improvement by taking a probiotic such as Acidophilus as well as Flaxseed oil.

From an emotional perspective, it may be helpful to look at whether you are struggling with a lack of self confidence, anxiety or maintaining power and boundaries.

I have had brilliant results with BodyTalk in treating IBS. BodyTalk a very powerful healing modality that stimulates your body to heal itself and address and balance the factors that we might not be consciously aware of.

If you are struggling with a particular condition and would like to approach it from a more integrated perspective please e mail me on:
dr.ela@healingatwoodlands.co.za

Our skin resonance facial promises to take the facial experience to a whole new level. Intensive lymphatic massage is the core feature of this facial allowing its impact to be suitable for all skin types. We then add reflexology to the equation and the sequence masters a true beauty treatment working from the inside out.

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Join us for invigorating yoga classes in our stunning 'Bodhi Zone' glass enclosed yoga studio overlooking the river.

BodyTalk Access- Woodlands is very excited to host our first BodyTalk Access workshop which will be taught by Dr Eugene Botha. Access is a really incredible and powerful 1 day course teaching you stand alone BodyTalk techniques which can be used on your family and colleagues. Access can be described as drugless first aid and has been shown to be shown to enhance sports and exam performance, alleviate anxiety and headaches and promote general wellbeing. This is a great introduction to BodyTalk and is recommended to anyone that has experienced this modality or would like to learn more about this incredible system.The course will be held on Sat 19 April at Woodlands from 8h30-16h00. R 750 pp. Register online www.bodytalksystem.co.za