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I am delIghted to Introduce to you this first issue of Rude Health magazine, which is dedicated to holistic health, organic living and complementary therapies in Ireland.

In this taster edition we tackle a health issue which many people will have experienced at one point in their lives – stress. And we also take a look at how hypnotherapy can assist with weight loss, by tapping into our subconscious to tackle the reasons why we overeat.

I hope you enjoy this first issue. Do get in touch via our website: www.rudehealthmagazine.ie and let us know what you think! We’d love your feedback.

Wishing you rude health,

may I take thIs opportunIty to welcome you to this year’s Rude Health Show! What you have in your hands is the latest addition to the Rude phenomenon – Rude Health Magazine! – created for you, our customers.

This little magazine is just a taste of things to come. We will have a full issue out in spring 2013. In the meantime

I hope you enjoy the show and we look forward to seeing you in your local IAHS store.

The best way to get us is now online via our new and improved website www.irishhealthstores.com or get in touch with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/irish.healthstores) and twitter (@IrishAsocHealth). You can also find an easy-to-use listing and map on our website of all IAHS member stores.

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rude news4 the latest news and research from the

world of holistic health

rudimentaries5 nutritional therapist irene ní Fhlannúra

offers some natural solutions for combating stress

rude awakenings6 we take a look at how hypnotherapy can

assist with weight loss

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rudenews We bring you the latest news and research from the world of natural health

A recommendation by the Irish Medicines Board (IMB) that children under 12 should not be given products containing echinacea has been met with criticism.

The ruling came after a review of data concerning the safety and effectiveness of the popular herb. The conclusion of the IMB was that the use of echinacea can be associated with rare side effects, such as allergic reactions, which could be severe in some cases.

However, the decision has been challenged by the Irish Association of Health Stores (IAHS), who argue that echinacea has been safely and effectively used by children in Ireland for almost 20 years. The IAHS says it has no knowledge of any adverse event in all that time.

Jill Bell, President of the IAHS, commented: “There is no up-to-date evidence to show that echinacea is unsafe for use in under-12s. This ban by the IMB is completely unjustified and will cause worry to many parents who want to protect their children’s health. Ironically it is bound to result in more infections and increased use of antibiotics.”

There could soon be a time when you swap your usual minty toothpaste in favour of a coconut version, following a new discovery by Irish researchers. Scientists from the Athlone Institute of Technology in Ireland have found that coconut oil can help to combat Streptococcus mutans, the bacteria which causes tooth decay. The research team discovered that coconut oil which had been modified with enzymes, in a process similar to digestion, stopped the growth of the bacteria. Lead researcher Dr Damien Brady commented: “Incorporating enzyme-modified coconut oil into dental hygiene products would be an attractive alternative to chemical additives.” The findings were presented at the autumn conference of the Society for General Microbiology.

echinacea ‘ban’ met with criticism

Calling all men! Men in County Mayo are being encouraged to take up exercise and improve their health and wellbeing as part of a free fitness programme. The Men on the Move initiative is offering free health checks, information on healthy eating and the opportunity to sign up to an activity programme.

Under pressure If you have been meaning to get your blood pressure checked then there’s no better time than now. Throughout September the Irish Heart Foundation (IHF) is running a campaign called Know your Blood Pressure: Get it checked, to raise importance of this health issue. The campaign aims to educate the public on what high and low blood pressure is, how to maintain healthy blood pressure and managing and controlling high blood pressure through lifestyle changes and medication if required. Look out for the IHF’s red mobile van where nurses will be offering free blood pressure checks at selected locations nationwide. For more details visit www.irishheart.ie

The key to longevity? Following a healthy lifestyle into old age can add five years to women’s lives and six years to men’s, according to new research from Sweden. The study examined the longevity of a group of adults aged 75 and over, taking into account factors such as lifestyle behaviours, leisure activities and social networks. The group of over 1,800 people were studied for 18

years. In the follow-up period it was found that 92% of the participants died, but half of the survivors lived to be older

than 90. The results showed that survivors were more likely

to be women, be highly educated, have healthy lifestyle behaviours, have a better social

network and participate in more leisure activities. The average survival of people with a low-risk profile (healthy lifestyle behaviours, participation in at least one leisure activity, and a rich or moderate

social network) was 5.4 years longer than those with a high risk

profile. The results were published in the British Medical Journal.

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Nowadays increasing pressures and expectations are placed upon all sectors of society to do it all and have it all. As a result more and more

people are struggling to cope with the demands that everyday life throws at them.

Much of our stress today is perceived through our thought processes rather than a physical danger to our survival. Yet, as part of the stress response, our adrenal glands pump out stress hormones to prepare the body for a ‘fight or flight’ situation that never really manifests. Increasingly, this is having a devastating effect on our health.

Popping a pill?One in every four prescriptions written in Ireland and the UK is for anti-depressants or anti-anxiety medications. However, people are increasingly realising that a pill won’t solve the issue but will instead mask some of the symptoms. The problems still exist underneath and must be dealt with one way or another.

Eating a balanced diet of complex carbohydrates, good quality protein, healthy fats as well as vitamins and minerals nourishes the body, providing it with the nutrients needed for health and vitality.

Foods rich in B-vitamins are increasingly important during stressful times to nourish the adrenal glands, for energy and immunity. These are found across a wide range of natural

whole grains, pulses and vegetables and also from unprocessed protein-rich foods, such as fresh meat, fish and beans.

the gut factorOften, with stress, the body will crave fast-releasing carbohydrates such as sugar, refined grains and junk food in an attempt to temporarily boost energy levels. These foods are stripped of the very nutrients the body requires, further exasperating the negative impact of the stress response.

Stress can be devastating to the digestive system and the ability of our body to absorb and utilise nutrients from food. Supporting the digestive system with clean, unadulterated, fresh food will enhance the functioning of the entire gut which is central to our overall health and wellbeing.

suitable supplements The stress mechanism depletes the body of vitamins B and C so it is important to replenish our levels of these vital nutrients. Vitamin B5 or pantothenic acid is particularly important to the adrenal glands (home of the stress hormones) and should be included in a B-complex formula. Herbal formulas specific to adrenal health include rhodiola and deglycyrrhized liquorice root extract.

Nutritional supplements to optimise digestion such as herbal bitters, digestive enzymes and probiotics can help to restore the digestive problems associated with stress. Immune-boosting formulations including

vitamins A, C, E, zinc and selenium can be of particular benefit for chronic stress which often leaves us vulnerable to illness and exhaustion.

the happy hormonesTherapies can help to switch off the mind as well as the stress mechanism. Yoga, meditation, qi gong, buteyko and breathing techniques are essential for successful stress management.

Being physically active is a wonderful and natural way to deal with the excess energy brought about by raging stress hormones. Exercise, sport and physical activity not only liberates us from the effects of stress but also encourages the secretion of endorphins (happy hormones). Rest and good quality sleep is needed for repair and rejuvenation – a well-rested body and mind is always more likely to handle the daily grind than a tired, worn out body.

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Irene Ní Fhlann�ra DipNT mNTOI is a nutritional therapist practising from R� Nua Nutrition Clinic & Healing Rooms in Co. Kerry. Call (086) 1662562 or visit

www.renuanaturalhealth.com

Try these!n Herbal remedies like skullcap, valerian

and cowslip are all good natural relaxants.

n Flower remedies such as impatiens, elm and vervain can help to ease stress.

n Vitamins A, B complex, C and E plus zinc and magnesium all help the body to cope with stress. Look out for them in supplement form.

You’ll get sound nutritional advice in health shops which are members of the Irish Association of Health Stores. Visit www.irishhealthstores.com for a store near you.

boilingStress is an increasing burden in our daily lives. Nutritional therapist Irene Ní Fhlannúra offers some tips for tackling the problem naturally

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Since giving up smoking, Orla Rainert, 45, from Dublin, found that she was gaining weight through overeating as she swapped one bad habit for

another. Diets didn’t work for her, so she turned to hypnotherapy in a bid to lose the excess pounds. Here she explains why it has proved a success for her.

“Since I gave up smoking there was a natural inclination to pick up more food because you find yourself grappling for another compulsion. I decided to try hypnotherapy because I needed to tackle the reasons why I was overeating. It has really worked for me as I have had four sessions so far at the Paul Goldin clinic and I have lost 3kg.

As well as the hypnotherapy sessions I have a CD that I listen to at home. It’s like being in a deep state of relaxation and afterwards I feel really refreshed as though I’ve had a good night’s sleep.

I’ve noticed a definite change in my mindset. I’m happier, I feel that I can make better food choices and I’m enjoying eating healthier food.

I think I am very open to the power of suggestion and that my subconscious can receive messages very well. Whereas with dieting I would do well for a while but then fall off the wagon, I feel that hypnotherapy works in the long term as I’m changing my beliefs about food and eating. People have commented that I’ve lost weight and my husband has noticed a real change in me for the better. I feel so much more positive about myself.”

Would you have thought of hypnotherapy to help with weight management? Orla woke up to the possibilities after diet regimes failed her...

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Katie-Jane Goldin is based at the Paul Goldin clinic in Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin. Call 01 280 2797 or visit

www.paulgoldin.com

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How does it work?“Hypnotherapy is a very deep state of relaxation where you can get into the subconscious part of the mind and change the way a person thinks,” explains hypnotherapist Katie-Jane Goldin. “All problems and issues, from weight loss to stress, stem from negative habit patterns. Through hypnosis we can show you how to overcome those habits. If you are doing something over and over again it becomes a habit, such as overeating or comfort eating. Or, for example, you might have been told from an early age to finish your food, ‘waste not want not’, and that thought becomes embedded in your mind. Hypnosis can help to change these beliefs.

Hypnosis puts you back in the driving seat and teaches you to have control over things such as portion sizes and knowing when your body has had enough. Taking a look at the language you use is also very important. We find a lot of people using phrases such as: ‘I want to try and lose weight’ or ‘I just can’t lose weight’. We teach them to stop using words such as ‘try’ and ‘can’t’ as this encourages a negative mindset.It’s important to be proactive and to want to achieve your weight loss goals. With a positive mindset and a commitment to changing, you can do anything you want.”

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If you eat from a blue plate you are less likely to overeat, because the

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