Issue 13 - October 2011 (PDF - Chipping Norton Times

Strictly - In Moreton
Learn to dance....
Waltz, Cha-cha, Tango Argentine, Salsa, Rumba, Foxtrot, Quickstep,
Modern Jive + MORE
Ballroom / Latin
The Redesdale Hall
in Moreton-in-Marsh
Thursday 7-00 - 8-30pm | Thursday 8.30 - 10pm
Beginners / Intermediate - Upper & Lower Hall
Latin & Salsa - New Class
8.30 - 10pm
Autumn Term - 10 week courses
starting Thursday 6th October
early enrolment advised
W E D D I N G “ F I R S T D A N C E ”
Choreographed to your special song
Especially for You
01789 778007
www.margaretgreenwood.co.uk
OTHER VENUES include…
ALCESTER, STRATFORD-UPON-AVON
Single File
Friendly social group
For unattached people aged 50-70
Welcomes new members to join us, make new friends and
choose from our varied events programme.
Contact 01295 788474 for more details
Stressed? Moi?
Therapists from the Natural Therapies Clinic, Moreton-in-
Marsh, provide some advice about coping with stress.
Everyone needs some degree of stress in their lives in order
to have enough motivation to function on a daily basis.
Stress only becomes a problem when the amount is greater
than an individual’s ability to cope.
The body is designed to cope with high levels of stress in the
short-term. The natural “fight or flight” response that occurs
in a life-or-death situation gave our ancient ancestors a
survival advantage - the ability to respond more effectively
when faced with danger.
While this was useful in the days when people were out
hunting mammoths, nowadays we are juggling the demands
of modern life instead. For many of us, stress has become
chronic. This means that our system does not get a chance
to return to normal; we live as if we were on constant red
alert, and, inevitably, this takes its toll. Stress directly affects
the nervous, hormonal and digestive systems, but in the
longer term can lead to cardiovascular, skin, and immunity
problems, as well as difficulties with sleep and energy levels.
Stress quickly depletes the body of the nutrients required for
the release of hormones during a stressful event, such as
adrenalin and cortisol. Adrenalin is a protein-based hormone
and cortisol is a fat-based hormone. Therefore, it is
important to consume good quality protein and plenty of
good mono- and polyunsaturated fats, such as those found
in oily fish, avocados, nuts and seeds. Many vitamins and
minerals are also required for the synthesis of these
hormones, and eating a healthy and varied diet is essential.
For many of us, habitual negative or fearful thinking creates
more stress than the actual reality of our situation warrants.
Try to become aware of the thoughts you have that lead to
feelings of stress, and challenge whether they are valid.
Relaxation, breathing exercises or meditation can be helpful
to slow the internal chatter of the mind while relaxing the
body. Regular exercise, and physical treatments such as
massage and reflexology, can also be great for releasing the
physical tension that stress creates.
The Natural Therapies Clinic offers a wide range of therapies,
including nutritional therapy. If you would like to find out
more or book an appointment, call us on 01608 650077.
www.natural-therapies-clinic.co.uk
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