Wirral Well-Being - Spring 2022

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Welcome to the Spring edition of Wirral Well Being magazine Laura Seymour Editor/creator Spring is here... The season of new beginnings, such a positive time of the year when days get longer, the weather get warmer, and the world starts to revive and reinvigorate. New seedlings begin to grow. Trees start to bloom; flowers and birds seem to burst into life once again. It’s a time of year for healing and rebirth that you can sense all around us as a new energy grows. ‘’ The heart is like a spring garden. It can grow compassion, fear resentment or love… what seeds will you plant there?’’ Jack Kornfield ‘’To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow’’ Audrey Hepburn Let’s face it with everything going on in the world right now we could all do with the warmth of the sun to help us grow and thrive.

I hope you enjoy this issue and enjoy the spring.

We cover some excellent topics in this addition and as always signpost you to some wonderful services.

Our Wirral Well-being award this time goes to Joey Ackland and his amazing team at Campaneros the Crisis café at 2a Price Street Birkenhead for their incredible work they are doing in creating a safe space for anyone in crisis, feeling overwhelmed anxious or stressed. Well done all!

CALLING ALL DOG LOVERS!

Is a new dog magazine launching 31st March 2022.

It is full of interesting features, products and helpful hints for you and your dog.

Dogs give so much to the human race and we want to give back to them focusing on rescue centres not breeders. We want to help the dog owner care for their friend so they can live their best life together.

You can have a digital copy of each edition sent to your inbox by subscribing now IT'S COMPLETLEY FREE!

www.vanityfurmagazine.co.uk If you are a business in the canine industry and would like to advertise, please email diane@vanityfurmagazine.co.uk or call 0151 558 1979 We also have a free directory online where you can look up a dog service in your area.

Any business wishing to sign up - it's FREE!

We are also looking for a sponsor if anyone is interested, please contact me to go over the details.

Take care Laura x

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BENEFITS OF CHLOROPHYLL “SUNSHINE FOR YOUR INSIDES”

Chlorophyll’s a natural plant pigment that makes veggies green and helps leaves turn sunshine into food. But plants are plants. What could chlorophyll do for people?

It turns out, there’s some evidence that the benefits of chlorophyll could range from fighting acne to even preventing stinky pits.

So, what exactly is chlorophyll?

Chlorophyll’s the pigment that’s responsible for the pop of green in the garden each spring. But it doesn’t just exist to bring you out of your long winter blues. Plants need it to carry out photosynthesis the process that helps them turn sunshine into fuel And it might even have some perks for humans. You can get chlorophyll by eating your veggies or by using chlorophyll supplements.

1. It might help improve skin Scraped your knee? Got a cut that won’t heal? Chlorophyllin may be able to help with that!

Older research suggests that an ointment containing chlorophyllin could be more effective at healing wounds than a saline solution.

2. It may boost your blood health Chlorophyll has long been rumoured to improve red blood cell quality. And there is some research to support that.

Back in 2004, scientists studied folks with a blood disorder called thalassemia. When participants drank 100 millilitres (mL) chlorophyll-rich wheatgrass juice each day, their need for blood transfusions decreased by at least 40 percent. However, it’s still unclear whether the wheatgrass

itself, or the chlorophyll content in that wheatgrass, is responsible for these benefits.

3. It could smooth out your fine lines and wrinkles Want to keep your skin smooth and firm? Chlorophyll might be able to play a role.

Sodium copper chlorophyllin can be dabbed directly onto the skin. In one tiny 2016 study, four women who applied chlorophyllin gel to their skin experienced an improvement in their skin texture. The results were similar to what they’d get from tretinoin, a retinoid.

4. It could help your acne There haven’t been any large, conclusive studies on chlorophyll for skin texture or acne. But initial studies seem promising. In one 2015 study of 10 people, a gel infused with chlorophyllin helped prevent zits and smoothed large pores after 3 weeks. Another study found that a skin care regimen of cleanser, over-the-counter (OTC) cream with 2 percent salicylic acid, and a finishing gel with chlorophyllin was highly effective for women battling a combo of acne and fine lines.

5. It might subdue body odor While the science remains slim, lots of folks claim chlorophyll helps them smell better.

• Urinary and faecal stench. Chlorophyllin has been used to tamp down noxious bathroom odours.

• Body odour related to a medical condition. A brief 2004 study discovered that it’s also useful against the fishy odour caused by a metabolic disorder called trimethylaminuria.

• Bad breath. This is all anecdotal, but some peeps say it reins in bad breath.

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We pride ourselves on customer satisfaction and continue to earn repeat business from our clients, many of whom have been coming back to us many years. At Heswall Building Services, we can carry out any building task no matter how big or small. Our experienced builders and tradesmen will carry out the work you require to a high standard and in an efficient manner.

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We pride ourselves in providing our members with a safe place to train, offering a wide range of high-tech equipment, and a broad range of classes suitable for every level and ability. We also recognise the need for ensuring our members get the most out of the time in the gym and therefore we operate a capped membership to ensure the gym is never too busy and our members can access kit without waiting around.

Our staff and personal trainers have a wealth of knowledge to support you with your goals and educate you on the way so you can develop your own understanding and implement it within your own training sessions.

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Reclaimed wood makes a statement, turns heads, captures attention, enhances well-being, and improves the environment. It’s more than a design trend.

It can enhance and complement just about any design style. It can show its history through a rich patina, circle sawn markings and nail holes but reclaimed wood can also have a clean or eclectic aesthetic. Either way, there is a soulful nature and meaningful story to discover.

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I was recently asked to paint a large amount of fencing. The fence was already fourteen years old and on its last legs.

Cordless at the ready, several boxes of screws, some new pieces of timbers later, the fence was ready to paint.

This was the first time I had taken on a job like this, and quite frankly I was not looking forward to it because I did not know what I was getting into.

Anyway, I did a lot of research on what other people had done in the past, what preparation etc. and which product I should use.

After a lot of homework, I decided to use Ronseal fence paint. This is not to say that the other products would not be as good, this was just my choice.

There are three ways to paint a fence.

1. Use a paint brush 2. Use a roller 3. Spray it My fact finding showed that using a top of the range airless sprayer was the best way to do the job properly. So, I bought a top of the range Wagner Pro sprayer.

I started applying the paint with my new sprayer.

I knew it was going to take several coats. And sure enough the first coat the fence looked rubbish.

The first coat was just sucked into the timber and the fence did not look that good. But after allowing the first coat to dry and applying the second coat, well, my socks were well and truly blown off! The fence was fully coated and looked fantastic.

This is all well and good, but what did I end up charging the customer? So, the fence panels were 6 feet x 5 feet and in between concrete posts and I worked out what I believe to be an outrageously low price of £8.00 per panel.

On this my first job, there were 27 panels. This means that 27 x 8 = £216 was my fee for this job.

Although the panels were already 14 years old, I reckon I have just added at least another six or seven years to their life. And in another six or seven years they can be painted again.

A 6-foot x 5-foot panel like I did on this job costs around £45.

• Then you must get it delivered.

• Then you must get it fitted.

• Then you must get the old one taken away.

Or we can come and repair, paint and bring your old ones back to life for a lot less money, and a lot less hassle. These are your options.

I was so impressed with the finished job I decided to advertise and get some leaflets printed.

The one attached to these pages of scribble is what I decided on.

The problem is that the leaflet doesn’t tell the whole story on how we started painting fences and why you should get yours done and leaflets just end up in the bin.

Plus, because I don’t know what response I am going to get, I am not going to pay any more money for printing; so here is my story, and I look forward to hearing from you.

Danny PS. You can work your own prices out.

• 3-foot x 6-foot panel is £6.00 • 4-foof x 6-foot panel is £7.00 • 5-foof x 6-foot panel is £8.00 • 6-foot x 6-foot panel is £9.00 • Fence panels without posts £2.50 per sq. meter PPS Painting fences is not all we do.

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‘Happy new Fence!’

Untreated your fence will last between 8 – 12 years.

New for old - this fence is 14 years old

Shine-On are your local company who specialise in painting fences.

We use Ronseal which is famous for its slogan ‘It does exactly what is says on the tin!’

We also use the latest spray technology to deliver the paint to ensure best coverage. Check us out at www.shine-on.co.uk For a small investment we could keep your fence looking fantastic for many years.

We can even bring old fences to look like new and add many years to their life.

Call us today on 0151 665 0085 to see if we can help protect your fence.

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Chris Malkin Physiotherapy Ltd 349 Pensby Rd, Wirral, CH61 9NL | Tel: 0151 342 7740 chrismalkinphysio@gmail.com | www.chrismalkinphysio.co.uk

First Class Physio caring for you & your health.

We are a friendly, family run Physiotherapy practice, based on the Wirral since 2014.

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We treat a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions and are specialists in sport and exercise Physiotherapy. Our team of experienced male and female physiotherapists provide expertise in a variety of areas to meet your healthcare needs.

Joseph Malkin offers a Nutrition service malkinnutrition@gmail.com

There are a number of other services located at our Clinic:

A counselling service with Colin Macgregor www.Colinmacgregor.co.uk

Caroline Lyons provides a podiatry and chiropody service Carolinelyonspod@hotmail.com

Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy with Rachel Barton www.rachelbarton.co.uk

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Darren Holmes @darren__kaizen_mindset_uk_

PHYSICAL, MENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS COLUMN Stress is everywhere! Its at home, its in our finances, it’s on the tv news and on the internet It’s at work and it is even visible on the school run or the daily commute to each day.

People rushing from A to B, trying to get through the traffic lights, beat the next junction, flashing head lights, beeping horns, dog walkers, joggers, kids crossing the road in groups, Covid updates, Fuel price hikes, interest rates, inflation, War in Ukraine, toilet roll shortages, I could probably fill this page and several others with all the daily stressors that we soak up through our subconscious exteroceptive sensory stimuli, or in normal terms all the things we can see, hear, feel, smell and taste.

Stress & vulnerabilities are the two largest contributors to poor mental health.

My name is Darren Holmes, I am a Military veteran and the founder of the Kaizen Wirral Wellness platform, The Blended Approach To Physical, Mental health & Wellness, and I am delighted to contribute some of my work with the Wirral Wellbeing Magazine, it is my mission to assist, educate and inspire as many people as I can, on their own journey to stressless wellbeing & happiness, via Mental Health awareness, Cognitive behavioural therapy, Nuero linguistic programming, Mindfulness and the Routes & Dimensions of Wellness. www.kaizen-mindset.co.uk

However stressors don’t wait until we feel at our upmost best to deal with them, just like the school yard bully doesn’t wait until you receive your first Black belt in Martial arts before they pick on you, so our own ability to build tolerance and capacity is now required more than ever, our daily stress account requires abundance, so that as the daily stressors start to appear ( like a tennis player serving the ball, or serving the stressors over the net in your direction one at a time ) we have the agency and capacity to deal with them and send them straight back.

Here at Kaizen Wirral Wellness one of our many capacity building strategies is called the Routes to Wellness ( you probably already have your own, and if they are working for you then Kudos my friends) however if you are currently feeling pressure or stress in your daily life I can assure you that choosing the Routes to Wellness will make significant positive differences in how you perceive your daily stressors to be, but more importantly how you respond to them in a pro- active nature and not a reactive confrontational manner.

Choose the lowest hanging fruit, the one route that you could begin to make the easiest changes too, it could be exercise with a walk, or perhaps drinking more water each day, then gradually begin to habit stack with the next - The Kaizen Wirral Wellness Platform, Routes To Wellness.

How are your tolerance levels today? If you had to write down just a few words to describe how you are feeling what words would you use, stressed, anxious, apprehensive or worried, does it feel as though your stress bucket is overflowing? Do you know what your stress bucket is?

Do you even have one? or do you have lots of capacity to handle your stressors with logic, reason and rational.

We all have a stress account, the number of stressors that we can handle minute by minute, hour by hour or day by day! our ability to deal with the rigours of life can often be down to how we perceive those rigours, are they pushing you towards burnout or are they actually the motivating factors in your daily wins & successes.

Not all stress is bad stress, the Greek word Eustress means good stress, the stress we require to get us out of bed in the mornings, the first dose of Cortisol (one of our stress hormones) that motivates us to go for a run before work, or at least take a shower before breakfast.

Eustress helps us to achieve daily necessities, get up, take the kids to school, walk the dog, go to work, meet a deadline, earn o bonus, go to the gym, cook a healthy meal for the family, participate in evening activities whatever they may be, brush our teeth and go to bed to recharge for the following day.

Please utilise our free resource www.kaizen-mindset.co.uk where you will find out lots more information about each individual route to wellness as well as lots of tips, strategies, models and capacity building options.

Until the next edition, please remember that we grow through what we go through.

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What’s On Online courses offer available anytime access allowing you to work at your own pace.

Julie Perrigo - Founder

Mindfulness and mental health awareness During April and May it's great to see anxiety and mental health awareness being discussed more openly. However, some of the issues we face are linked to a culture that encourages us to fill every waking moment with doing and achieving, to the extent that for some exhaustion and stress have become part of normal life. To some extent it is, we have a stress response system that reacts to threats and keeps us alive. When the danger passes, our nervous system re-balances and our stress chemicals subside. So how does stress become a problem?

Stress was designed to support a short term reaction but many factors prolong our stress response so it never gets an opportunity to reset. It might be that we work with someone we find particularly difficult and dealing with them causes us to feel stressed. However, our powerful mind notices and soon we don't even need to deal with the person to experience stress. Seeing them across a room, or thinking about them triggers the stress response. When we're continually thinking about them, we never reset the nervous system or stress chemicals. Now our stress system is continually charged in threat mode.

Stress - the badly behaved guest that never leaves!

We find ourselves increasingly agitated in seemingly trivial situations and start to worry about holding everything together. We worry we'll lose our temper or break down and this causes more worry and stress. We literally wear ourselves out until we become depressed or burnt out. Sometimes we manage stress by removing ourselves, only to find that the cycle begins again. This was my personal experience of stress and after many decades of going through this cycle, mindfulness gave me an effective way of working with stress. We can't alter our fight or flight response but we can change the way we react to it. Through mindfulness based self awareness, we learn to notice our physical, emotional and mental state and rather than being swept along we pause and take action to disengage or reset.

I developed Mind21 to share the techniques that helped me and because I also appreciate the power of overwhelm I wanted it to be as accessible as possible. It focuses on the experiential guided practices of mindfulness that work on emotional regulation. The practices are accompanied by short presentations explaining how the mind and stress work. This combination of theory and experiential learning, leaves us feeling empowered to take back control.

Exclusively offer for Wirral Wellbeing customers Experience a FREE 7 day trial, no card details required.

Simply book through the online courses website and enter code WIRRALWB. When you're ready to buy enter WIRRALWB20 for 20% off.

Beautiful Journeys (Online) 9 guided journeys take you off to the forest, the seaside and more. Guided mindfulness meditations designed to give you 30 minutes of "me time".

21 Day Challenge (Online) Experience the power of meditating for just 10 minutes per day. 12 minute sessions give you insight to help you get the best from your practice before guiding you through a different practice every day. Morning meditations can release endorphins and really set you up for the day.

Mind21 (On-Line) Building on decades of stress & mindfulness research this course provides all of the tools you need to manage stress with just a 30 minute daily commitment. When you've finished you'll get access to Beautiful Journeys & the 21 Day Challenge absolutely FREE. April Join us at the Leasowe Castle on 3rd April for our Brene Brown & Mindfulness retreat day.

May This mindfulness for well being is a 2 hour experience that illustrates the techniques that contribute to our well being. Join us at the exclusive Noubalm HQ, Pacific Road. Book through the events web site.

All Being Well - Wirral Wave Hear from well being providers right here on the Wirral by tuning in to Wirral's very own well being show - All Being Well at www.wirralwave.co.uk

Mindfulness & Brene Brown Retreat Day Are you running on empty? Perhaps you're curious about whether there's more to life and want to try something new. It can be difficult to schedule that all important time for ourselves, but when we don't get deliberate about our time, one day drifts into the next; the seasons and years pass and we drift along on autopilot.

Brene Brown's "Gifts of Imperfection" is all about getting purposeful and authentic with our lives. The international best seller is funny and honest, exploring the stuff we all think about but never discuss. So we put together some classic restorative mindfulness practices, added this fabulous book and asked the Leasowe Castle to provide a dedicated space with refreshments throughout the day. This unique experience for just 15 people takes place on Sunday 3rd April and is an opportunity for like minded people to recharge their batteries, enjoy some mindfulness practices and experience some great conversation. In mindfulness we have a saying that "in just turning up for yourself, you are doing something in your own greatest interest". So book your space today through our events web page.

For online courses visit: www.justbreathesolutions.co.uk. To book events, visit www.justbreathe.solutions.

For other enquiries email Julie@justbreathe.solutions. You can also follow us on Linked In, Instagram and Facebook @justbreathe.solutions

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MEDITATION WHY BOTHER?

Benefits of Meditation Meditation is a simple way of reducing stress. Meditating produces a relaxed and tranquil mind, allowing you to focus and eliminate those endless scattered thoughts that can be causing pressure and anxiety. The sense of calmness generated can carry you through the day improving your physical and emotional well-being. By increasing self-awareness, you are better able to manage stressful situations.

Spending just a few minutes a day in meditation can be helpful in restoring your calm and inner peace, and this feeling of calm will gradually carry over into those periods between your meditation sessions.

Types of Meditation There are literally dozens of ways to meditate, it can be analytical, mindfulness, transcendental, yoga and so on, but generally, they all have one thing in common, and it’s that they begin by generating a period of calm or settling the mind by focusing on an object such as the breath, an image or a sound.

The basics of meditation Start by finding somewhere quiet and peaceful, silence your phone and any other possible distractions.

Get yourself comfortable, you can sit on the floor, lay down, in a chair or stand, the important thing is not to slouch. The aim is to be relaxed and alert.

Then think of a length of time that you will be comfortable with, don’t go for longer sessions at first.

of meditation to appear in a dull manner, here you can adjust your position or imagine bright light for a minute.

If you are having difficulty with either of these then rather than stubbornly persisting with long sessions, try short but frequent sessions.

Developing a routine A good time to meditate is just after you wake up, when your senses have not become too active, but the power of thought is present. Dawn is when the mind is clearest and sharpest. However, others they may find that later in the day, or an evening works better for them. It is your meditation so make it as formal or informal as you wish. You can meditate whilst walking, standing, sitting, or lying down.

Applying in daily life If you are just beginning meditation, don’t be too self-critical thinking you are not doing it right, this will only add to your stress. Later if you find benefit from meditation, you can start refining you practice. As you become more skilled you will find that you can meditate anywhere and so will be able to apply it to stressful situations.

Try setting yourself a motivation for the meditation, think: Today as much as possible, I will harm no living beings with the actions of my body speech or mind.

Today as much as possible, I will seek to benefit others in whatever way I can.

Bill Seymour - Buddhist

Close your eyes, then starting at the crown of your head, mentally scan down through your body, making sure that you are relaxed, check that your jaw is not clenched, shoulders are relaxed and so on. If possible, try to keep a straight but relaxed back.

Now focus your attention on your breath. Breathe naturally through your nostrils, don’t force the breath, just breath naturally, allow your mind to settle and become calm and present for a few minutes. Don’t try to control your breathing, just focus on the sensation of the air entering and leaving the nostrils, the rise and fall of your chest. Continue observing the breath until you are completely at ease.

Remember quality is better than quantity.

Problems during Meditation - two common obstacles that occur in meditation, are excitement, which disrupts our concentration, the mind wanders, the remedy is to just be aware and gently bring your mind back to focus on the breath. The other is sluggishness which causes our object WIRRAL WELL

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SOUND HEALING IS TAKING OVER WELLNESS IN 2022

Take a look around. What you perceive to be empty space around you is

A modern approach to ancient sound healing.

actually teeming with sound waves and vibrations. If only we could see

Riding the wave of A.I., we foresee auditory culture expanding through the

it: the smooth, rhythmic wavelengths of music. The rough, jagged lines of

wellness world akin to a No. 1 hit. But as science takes sound into new places,

random and unorganized noise. But sound is invisible, meaning we can only

it simultaneously breathes new life (and research) into the sound healing

experience how it feels think nails on a chalkboard or your song playing at

practices utilized by cultures across the globe for centuries. Technology may

the grocery store. From that vantage point, we already know that sound is

be paving a new w ay forward, but we also anticipate the wellness world will

powerful. But in 2022, the impact that sound has on well-being will make itself

feel more trusting than ever to walk paths of the past—especially because of

heard through what is known as psychoacoustics.

the pandemic.

Psychoacoustics: The science of sound.

Susy Schiefflin, a professional sound healer and founder of The copper vessel often refers that she has seen sound healing grow more mainstream than

From a scientific perspective, sound is explained by two components: physical

ever. "There has been a great increase in popularity and demand for sound

and psychological. The physics of sound describes the pressure changes

baths since

that occur with the vibration of an object, which are then perceived by the

the pandemic," Schieffelin described. "It created time and space for people to

outer and middle ear physiology. The psychology of sound is how we interpret

shift their focus to wellness and self-care practices. People became

each sound in the brain, which doesn't only provide information about our

curious about healthy ways to spend their time and began in-home workouts,

environment but elicits emotions and feelings. This component is better

meditation practices, and explored new modalities such as sound baths." In

known as psychoacoustics, and as this field rapidly expands, innovations in

a sound bath, participants lie comfortably on the floor, while the practitioner

the auditory wellness space are sounding back.

plays instruments that yield different vibratory qualities, "bathing" them with

According to Ilene. S Ruhoy M.D and founder of the Centre for Healing

sound.

Neurology: Psychoacoustics is an exciting field that we are still learning a

But it's not just the well-being scene lending an ear toward sound baths.

lot about. There is a connection between sound and health and sound and

"Throughout the pandemic, many companies made great efforts to bring

healing." The mechanics of hearing are somewhat straightforward, "but what

wellness to their employees," Schieffelin said. "I have led hundreds of virtual

we hear and how we hear it and how we perceive sound is more complex,"

sound baths for companies such as Google, Dove, Alo Yoga, and Nordstrom

she said. "Our bodies take in our surroundings. Our health is interconnected

since the pandemic began." Perhaps that has something to do with the

with our senses—one of which is hearing. The ability for air to conduct sound

research, which now connects singing bowls to significantly less tension,

as well as bone to conduct sound shows the various means of entrance of

anger, fatigue and depressed mood. Or the simple fact that singing bowls

our acoustic surroundings. I think the conduction of sound into the brain and

originating in the Tibetan mountains around 500 BCE and gongs dated back

throughout our body holds some great promise." So what happens to our

to sixth century China are, and always have been, an auditory delight.

well-being when we start playing with our senses?

The new era of sound healing.

Naturally, not all of us have regular access to the vibratory bliss of a sound bath. But many "sound musicians," like Jackie Cantwell of the big quiet

The power of psychoacoustics has even rippled into Silicon Valley, where

meditation , are making their debut on Spotify. According to Schieffelin, even

capital firms known for their success with wellness startups are backing

well-known artists and celebrities such as Jhene Aiko, SZA, Kendall Jenner,

companies bringing artificial intelligence onto the psychoacoustic scene

Adele, and Leann Rimes are incorporating singing bowls into their music or

in creative and transformative ways. Sound will no longer be something

are sharing their personal experiences with them. And the effect on well-

that consumers just passively listen to but something their own metrics can

being seems undeniable: "Many people leave a sound bath feeling that their

influence. In November of this year, startup. Endel showed the world what A.I.-

anxious, fearful thoughts have quieted and been replaced with a deep sense

powered sound can do when they teamed up with artist Grimes to create the

of calm and a stronger connection to their true self." No wonder sound baths

“ A.L Lullaby” an adaptive sleep soundscape. And wait, define soundscape? A

are on the queue for 2022.

soundscape is simply the combination of multiple sounds to create a specific auditory environment.

The source of sound

Powered by artificial intelligence, the "A.I. Lullaby" factors in location, weather, and natural light exposure to create a personalized soundscape that helps

All sound healing techniques whether they're coming from A.I. or B.C.-times

children and adults fall asleep.

require a source. While sometimes that source may be the majesty of an

Aside from the "A.I. Lullaby," Endel is available as an app that (with permission)

earth gong, this is 2022 we're moving into, so most of us are probably looking

can incorporate even more personalized data to create one-of-a-kind

to a speaker to experience the power of sound. And because we all have an

soundscapes for sleep, focus, study, recovery, or relaxation. Through an Apple

ear for quality, we need and our well-being deserves a device that picks up on

Watch, Endel's soundscapes will factor in weather, movement, heart rate,

all the fine details.

circadian rhythm, and ultradian rhythm. It is not unrealistic to imagine a near

As much as sound is a science, it's also an art form. And sonos technology

future where these soundscapes become critical in helping us access the

speaks to both. Driven by software and inspired to make higher-quality

well-being benefits of meditation or sharpening the mind for creative work.

audio easier, Sonos speakers define the future of listening, which is why all

Similar to Endel, the app Brain FM is using technology to create "functional

the artificial-intelligence-powered soundscapes and digitized ancient sound

music"—algorithmic music designed to prompt a specific mental state like

healing techniques will be heard loud and clear through Sonos speakers next

focus or sleep while reducing distraction. Their music, also created by artificial

year.

intelligence, works to coordinate neurons in the direction of a desired mood

Sound is everywhere. Sound is powerful. But most importantly, it's captivating.

state. This innovation is a response to the newest theories in neuroscience,

Just think about how easy it is to get a song stuck in your head. And that's

which explain the connections between music and well-being, like dynamic

why, with a growing awareness of its many benefits on mental and emotional

attending theory, an understanding of how oscillations in music affect

health, we see the science of sound sending its invisible waves through the

oscillations in our brain. Brain.fm music is proved to create brain oscillations

world of well-being next year. Just remember, you heard it here first.

that enable attention for better work productivity and increase the delta waves associated with deeper sleep meaning that more targeted wellness might be just a play button away.

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Why are women using CBD products – and can they help?

According to research, 55% of CBD users are women. While there are many different reasons why people take CBD, and scientific research into potential medical benefits is still in its early stages, there are some firm believers that CBD products could support some women in areas such as their menstrual cycle and PMS, along with the menopause and other areas of wellbeing. Multi-award winning CBD manufacturer, Orange County CBD shares some of the many reasons why women might be turning to CBD:

To support mood

Many women find they feel a bit flat or experience low mood as their period approaches, or a common issue is that they have mood swings. Low mood can also be also a problem for some women going through the menopause, and a lack of sleep due to night sweats can also contribute to feeling out of sorts. Whilst there is not yet medical proof that CBD products can make a positive difference, many people who take CBD regularly do report that it seems to help support their mood in a beneficial way.

To aid sleep

Many women experience poor sleep during certain points of their cycle and at various times when going through the menopause, which can affect every area of life negatively.

Lots of women report that CBD seems to help support a good sleep wake cycle when taken daily over a sustained period of time, which early research suggests looks promising. The quantity and quality of sleep we have makes an essential contribution to maintaining good physical and mental health at every time in our lives, but can have extra importance during times of hormonal fluctuation.

Experiencing cramps during your cycle is never fun and for some people, they can be severe enough that they have a real impact on daily life for at least a few days every month.

While more scientific research on CBD and muscle relaxation needs to be done, some early studies do show promising signs that it could have a positive effect on tight and contracting muscles (which cause menstrual cramps) and pain. This could also mean that CBD might have a positive effect for those who experience discomfort due to hormonal fluctuations during their cycle.

To assist with managing stress

For many people, much of the stress and anxiety they experience can be caused by external factors, which sometimes are not within their control. However, CBD is known for being one way to aid relaxation, and some of the methods for taking CBD can also help with winding down, such as using a CBD bath bomb or enjoying a relaxing CBD muscle rub.

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Whilst this is obviously not something that relates solely to women, many people like to use skin care products that contain CBD, such as face creams.

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You’re getting ready for a peaceful night sleep when you see something moving on the floor next to your bed.

A spider!

You yell out for a non-arachnophobe to help. They jump into action. The shoe slams down on the hardwood. Thank goodness! Then you see the spider scurry under the bed, you feel the fear rising, you know you can’t sleep in that room tonight.

Your poor aiming hero tries to convince you that it’s a just small spider who is more afraid of you. You don’t see it that way . Your thoughts spiral “What if it crawls on me when I’m sleeping?” “What if it bites me?”

“What if it crawls in my mouth?” You end up sleeping on the couch in the living room.

Why is it that two people can experience the same situation, but react so differently?

Their perception, anxiety is based on a perception of danger. By avoiding what we fear, we protect ourselves from danger or what we perceive to be dangerous. Anxiety is a protective mechanism meant to keep us safe. But when anxiety interferes with our life, impacting enjoyment and functioning, it has risen to the level of a disorder. This occurs when our perception of danger is distorted.

Perception is distorted as it feels like the spider is huge. Distress becomes intolerable as you dwell on the thought of it lurking under your bed. Possibility and probability are confused as it seems likely to crawl into your mouth. And danger is amplified as the spider is likely to be deadly.

It’s difficult to remain calm when your imagination is running wild with possibilities.

Even if you know your thoughts are irrational you may be unable to control them, which is one reason why people who suffer with anxiety struggle.

The frightening thoughts often result in physical symptoms like racing heart, sweating, difficulty breathing, sleeplessness, stomach issues, and light-

headedness; just to name a few. Seemingly, the choice is to endure symptoms or avoid the situation altogether. Thankfully there is a third option. This is where treatment comes in.

What is the most effective treatment for anxiety?

I use a tailored multi-therapy approach which can include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), counselling, hypnotherapy and coaching.

Together we challenge the way you think about a situation (a huge deadly spider) effect how we feel (afraid) and how we behave (avoid the bed).

We tend to assign meanings to specific situations and the things that happen in our lives.

Most often it’s not the actual situation causing our anxiety, but the meanings we attribute; accurate or not. In our example, meanings have been assigned to spiders. It isn’t the spider causing anxiety; it’s the meaning assigned to the spider. When you suffer with an anxiety disorder, thoughts are given a lot of meaning, are taken very seriously, are repeated in the mind, and therefore have a lot of power.

By changing irrational thought patterns and confronting fears, many of my client learn to step beyond their comfort zone to attain the freedom they desire. By learning a certain mindset, anxious situations are approached differently as you learn to tolerate uncertainty and distress. What was once uncomfortable becomes comfortable with repeated practice.

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MONKEY SEE MONKEY DO! NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE IMPACT YOU ARE HAVING EVERY DAY ON THE CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE IN YOUR LIFE- MAYBE EVEN SOME ADULTS!

What are you going to do today that helps the children & young people in

and how to regulate all of this appropriately- to become emotionally

your life become the adults you want them to be?

intelligent! If we do this, then we can pass this valuable knowledge and skills onto the next generation to support our society in becoming more rounded,

Those of you that I work with or follow my Social Media pages will know that

caring, understanding, kind and, ultimately, more emotionally intelligent,

one of my favourite sayings is Monkey See Monkey Do - I talk about it a lot!

which may create the overarching impact we are striving to achieve.

However, I never really go into deep detail unless it’s through conversation so

Look, to be blunt, you chose to be a teacher, carer, parent, support worker

I thought I would create this article to do a ‘deep dive’ into exactly what it is I

etc and you chose to do this for a reason- because you want to have a

am banging on about!

positive impact on the world you leave behind, leave your footprint, spread your knowledge, love and kindness onto the little people you interact with. So

Let me start by talking briefly about the ‘Nature V Nurture’ debate, this is

step up, learn what you need to learn to support those little walking, talking

something that has always been, and will always be a talking point in regards

sponges make sense of the world inside of them, the world around them, and

to understanding exactly what is the most powerful factor in our development

to help them make the universe a brighter and kinder place to be!

as human beings.

In the instant, bonkers, fast paced, never enough and ever changing world we Usually this subject and discussion arises when we are talking about

find ourselves in - strive to be the clarity that they need EVERY day.

extremes; elite athletes or depraved criminals, however, I want to bring it to the surface to get your minds ticking about what really matters in our own

How do we do this I hear you ask as your head feels like it is going to explode

day to day lives- our own children and young people that we parent, care for

with this particular perspective?

and teach. The reason I say parent, care for AND teach is because no matter which of these roles you categorise yourself in, make no mistake about it- you

Well, I will leave you with a simple quote that brings us full circle…..

are fulfilling ALL of these roles So, back to Nature V Nurture, my overarching point on this is this- the only thing that REALLY matters to us as the adults

“What we are teaches the children more than what we say, so we must be

surrounding our children, our next generation, is the nurture we provide. We

what we want our children to be” ~ Joseph Chilton

have limited control over what nature gives our children, but we do have massive control over how they interact with the ever changing world around

IT. STARTS. WITH. YOU!

them; their attitudes, beliefs and understanding of what they see, hear and

Monkey See Monkey Do, remember!

feel.

Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/jc_wellbeing_support/ The way I see it is this- it's our job to stay on the ball, look after ourselves and

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our own mental and physical health, learn as much as we possibly can about

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We believe Buying the right products for your unborn child should be a fun an enjoyable experience at this most special time in your lives. So if you're looking for the care and attention you deserve at this amazing time, then pop into our showroom.

The store was originally located in Moreton on the Wirral, then moved to larger premises in Hoylake 14 years ago, Its is now run by Ian and Sharon son and daughter of Joan and Anthony the founders all those years ago. Sadly Anthony passed away on November 1st 2012 leaving Ian in charge.

This was obviously a very upsetting time on all the family and has given us some time to reflect on the what the family and store has been over the years.

Joan although semi retired, can usually be found around somewhere talking to customers or just chatting away, too well really anyone that will listen lol, some of which are our second or third generation, and to all of you we thank you for all you valued custom and recommendations over the years. So now a new chapter for Babylicious is about to continue!

Having a baby is all about product knowledge. By coming into a smaller independent store as first time parents you can learn so much more than just reading reviews and blogs etc and who won what in which competition or magazine or going into larger competitors who usually only know their own ranges or market leading brands.

This is an ever changing industry with new technologies and safety standards out every year!

industry.he has no intention of leaving and they have no intention of letting him go his roles entail :To help judge the concept and innovation awards every year, this is a short list compiled down from thousands of applicants with new ideas that will come to market through private finance or investment from within the industry, to bring you the customers the best of what is to have for your children in the future. Most importantly though is his role as a Banta judge. this is where all companies are asked to enter there own products into the awards, to be stringently compared to each other, an be judged by 10 separate ambassadors for the industry, as to what is the best within the industry. With this insight Ian is always shopping two years ahead of what is coming to market in the future, and has helped many companies come to sell there products within the UK. With the advancements in carseat technology within the past two years its very exciting what is ahead in this sector particularly for 2013. We hope you will use this information as a guide, and follow us on Facebook in the future to see what you can expect!

It's going to be a very interesting and eye-catching year for all of us. Thank you for reading this description of where we place our store within the market palace, we will of course answer questions you may have to the best of our abilities.

Shop now online www.babylicious.org and dont forget to follow us on facebook and instagram or come down and meet us at the shop, always a warm welcome.

What might seem like a bargain might not be at all!!

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Feel supported and safe within a space of like minded people, teachers and healers. You have the opportunity to take time out in solace or to connect with others.

We explore an array of traditional and non traditional yoga, meditation and mindfulness practices- all tailored to suit your mood, energy levels and personal needs

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You'll be fully nourished regularly with homemade, delicious vegan and vegetarian food. We use organic and fair-trade produce when possible.

The retreat welcomes everyBODY including all levels of experience and fitness, including beginners. This weekend of transformation and personal growth will leave you feeling energised, recharged, empowered and at peace.

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As well as yoga and meditation we dive deep into nature, exploring mindful walking, wild swimming and holistic workshops. You will practice techniques to dissolve fear, stress and destructive thought

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