Wellbeing for Women with Sara Turner

According to the latest information, there are 9 million people living with arthritis in the UK. Arthritis means inflammation of the joints – the two most common kinds in the UK are osteo- arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Arthritis is not just a disease of old people and can affect people of all ages, including children.  According to conventional medicine there is no cure for arthritis – this month on Wellbeing for Women we are going to be talking to four different complementary health experts in this area who will share how symptoms can be minimised and quality of life improved.

My guests are Christine Horner of the Margaret Hills Clinic who advocates an anti-acid diet, Medical Herbalist Trudy Norris, Bowen Practitioner John Wilks and medical journalist Nikki Bradford.

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Part One: Interview with Christine Horner

Part Two: Interview with Trudy Norris

Part Three: Interview with John Wilks

Part Four: Interview with Nikki Bradford

Sara is a flower essence consultant. Her mission is to raise awareness of mind-body health, in particular flower essences. She has a special interest in working with fertility and pregnancy. You can email Sara here

Christine Horner – the Anti Acid Diet

Margaret Hills was crippled by rheumatoid and osteo-arthritis as a young nurse.  When orthodox treatment could do nothing for her, she researched and developed her simple, natural cure, which, against medical predictions, was completely successful.  Since then her ‘acid-free’ approach has brought relief to thousands worldwide.  Her daughter, Christine Horner, who now runs the Margaret Hills Clinic, continues her work.

In this interview and in their book “Treating Arthritis the Drug-Free Way” they share their unique drug-free method, inspiring others with Margaret’s hope and determination.  To find our more please visit: www.margarethillsclinic.com

Trudy Norris – Medical Herbalist

Trudy is a fellow of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists and has been in practice in Scunthorpe North Lincolnshire since 1993. She also works as Information Officer for the NIMH which involves the helpline service for those needing information from a practitioner. . Herbalists use plant extracts to treat both acute and chronic health problems in people of all ages. This is done following a detailed case history including consideration of any orthodox medication the person may be taking and lifestyle factors that maybe impacting on their well being. Herbalists recognise and work with the subtle differences of people and plants and each prescription will differ depending on the individual needs. Following an initial consultation follow up visits involve evaluating progress made and refining the prescription as required. A herbalist will also give recommendations relating to lifestyle factors such as diet, exercise and stress management.

For more information about Trudy email or to find a medical herbalist in your area visit www.NIMH.org.uk

John Wilks MA FRSA RCST BTAA  Bowen Technique

The Bowen Technique is a ‘light touch’ therapy that stimulates healing in the body by activating muscles, tendons and ligaments.  It has seen huge popularity despite the fact that the first training in the technique only took place in the UK about 15 years ago.

Although particularly successful in treating many musculo-skeletal problems such as frozen shoulder, back pain and migraines, it is also suitable for arthritis, chronic pain and inflammatory conditions because of the gentle nature of the therapy.  For more information see www.bowtech.com

John Wilks is a senior instructor for the Bowen Therapy Academy of Australia and practises at two clinics in Dorset, UK.  You can contact John via his website www.therapy-training.com

Nikki Bradford has worked as a health editor and writer for several magazines, including Essentials and Good Housekeeping. Her books include The Well-Woman's Self-Help Directory, Pain Relief in Childbirth, and Men's Health Matters. She also contributed to the Good Housekeeping Complete Book of Parenting and acted as a consulting editor on the bestselling The Hamlyn Encyclopedia of Complementary Health.

In this interview Nikki gives advice on finding your own anti-arthritis plan by looking at different modalities so that you can choose the best ones for you. Nikki discusses the benefits of magnetic therapy, homeopathy and a natural supplement which can alleviate the side-effects of non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

Nikki’s latest book is Fix Your Life and contains 500 holistic solutions to every day problems, including the advice she gives today plus much more

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