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Looking out of the window as the train made its slow approach towards Euston, suddenly, amongst the tired & dreary London buildings, there stood a magnificent young Magnolia Stellata in full bloom, shining & lighting up the entire view. Such energy, vibrancy, enthusiasm & courage emanated from this glorious little tree. There she stood in her small back yard celebrating life, welcoming the new season & giving great pleasure to all who bathed in her beauty. Above is a picture of one of her sisters because, you too, are a star. Step into Spring with your whole being.
Immerse yourself in the springtime energy,
growth, greenery & blossom. I wish, for you,
the refreshment of Spring. Make it the
'season for the self' - an honouring of
health & wellbeing, of life. The Spring
Equinox, Festival of Awakening, celebrates
renewed life & welcomes the
lengthening of the days. It is often a time
when strong winds blow as if clearing away
the old to make way for the new. The air can
also feel light & young as though embracing
the new energy, hopes, aspirations & plans.
Time for planting seeds both physically &
symbolically. Choose a special seed & feel it
full of life-force.
Define then put into it what you want for
yourself now. Picture the roots emerging &
spreading into Mother Earth, giving you a
firm foundation from which to grow & thrive.
Then see the shoots growing upward, full of
vim & vigour, transforming into that which
you want
for yourself & this you can now nurture. It
is important to ground your dreams & this is
a great way of doing it together with taking
appropriate actions - not just dreaming or
hoping!
According to the Oriental 5 Elements system
this time of year is governed by Tree energy
& is a very active time of year. It is about
transformation & growth, the release of
stored energy (just as in the seed),
inspiration & self-confidence. Now is the
time to deal with any unresolved
frustrations, anger or resentments. Honest
communication is essential & is well aspected
this Spring. Your Liver & Gall Bladder will
be all the more comfortable for it. So,
resolve, let go & move on! Have fun -
remember the Hare in March, full of antics &
jumping for joy. May your magical seed grow &
flourish. May you enjoy Spring's optimism &
focus, stimulation & freshness. Springtime
blessings, Nicky
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This is the best time of year to take your
health to a
higher level. Much better than just after
Christmas,
which is really too early in the year for
major changes.
With the onset of Spring you can safely
review your
raw/live food intake, and increase the
percentage. It's
the best time to step up your exercise too.
Fish out
the rebounder, find your running gear, or
just get into
a good yoga or aerobics class. Some people
like the
controlled stretching, other people prefer to
move
swiftly and get breathless. They are both
good. Why
not do a bit of both? It's the time of year
to book a
short course of colonics, and maybe some Manual
Lymph Drainage sessions too.
Find a colonic hydrotherapist Click
here
If you prefer to do it yourself with a few
high enemas
at home, and maybe do a few days on a mild liver
flush too, click
here to request free leaflets
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A few weeks ago we were having fun here
filming an
interview for the Raw Food Files, which will be
available around midsummer. We'll let you know
when they are on sale.
They comprise a series of interviews with
people who
promote different raw lifestyles, from lots
of fruit, to
largely greens, from 100% raw/live salads
veggies and
juices to lots of dehydrated dishes.
Variety is certainly the spice of life! With
opinions,
theories and practice from all over the UK,
from long
established and well qualified
therapist/trainers to
more recent enthusiasts, this series will get you
thinking. Whether you agree or disagree with
some of
it, or are just pleased to hear directly from
such
diverse people, these glimpses will
definitely inspire
you to join in, and maybe review your own ideas.
Here's Emma doing a bit of scene setting and
Paddy
checking camera number two
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Burgers with mango chutney
Here is Emma's recipe for delicious burgers with fresh mango chutney. She made them heart-shaped for Valentine's Day, but any shape is yummy. Click here for recipe The Spring group made sushi amongst other things. You don't need a recipe! Just some quinoa (or even rice), some sheets of dried raw nori seaweed, some colourful veggies, a sharp knife and imagination. Have fun! And thanks for the sushi mat Caitlin! 
CAROB CAKES
 They also made some Easter treats, (without chocolate or cacao)! Just almonds, honey, carob and vanilla. Click here for recipe |
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Practitioner Training starts April
26th
Summer Week June 14th to 20th There's still time to send your application for the Practitioner Training, starting April 26th. We are now booking the summer week too. Click here for details and to apply.  |
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 Elaine and the Team
The UK Centre for Living Foods
email:
elaine@livingfoods.co.uk
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