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By

Simon Heale LCSP NRHP of Chelsea Natural Health Clinic, Fulham Rd, SW10

FOR THIS WEEK ONLY 10% OFF SPORTS MASSAGES

Its now Sunday afternoon and all of those brave and inspirational souls and soles will have completed their challenge: to run a marathon.

The weather was so kind to you and hopefully all went to plan. You have your medal, your T-shirt, goody-bag, blisters, aching legs and so many memories.

This brief piece is a reminder of how to recover well from this physical ordeal, enabling you to get back into training, stay illness and injury free.

Nutrition: Eat more protein than carbohydrates for the next week. Protein assists in the healing of tissues, many of which have been fairly battered. Eat normally too, any sudden increase in fats now, as you slow your training could have an effect on your weight. Keep your fluid intake up, being careful not to hit the alcohol too heavily.

Body-Care: Over the next few days have a combination of warm and cold baths. The cold baths will assist in the healing of the tissues and the warm will soothe aching fibres. Having a few EPSOM SALT baths will greatly improve your muscle recovery this week. Soak your feet in Epsom Salt and ice any aching joints or muscles.

Treat yourself to a Sports Recovery Massage later this week or next to sort out any post run aches, strains or the inevitable stiffness.

For appointments this week please call the Chelsea Clinic on 020 7352 3087, or for Crouch End call me on 07932 393972.

FOR THIS WEEK ONLY 10% OFF SPORTS MASSAGES

You will be stiff on Monday, but probably stiffer on Tuesday. Walking down stairs will seem like an impossible task. KEEP MOVING, YOUR MUSCLES WANT TO MOVE. Lying on the sofa will not do. Many of you will be going back to work this week, Tube steps will never look so impossible. Enjoy them, you may look weird to others as you negotiate the giant 3 steps, but you will know why you are like this. You are a marathoner!!!

Introduce gentle STRETCHES later this week, especially to the Quadriceps, which will be the main culprits, stiffness wise.

Get moving as soon as possible: get onto an exercise bike either Tuesday or Wednesday for about 20 minutes. Walking will keep the muscles lubricated and only do any running towards the end of the week.

REMEMBER: YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM WILL HAVE BEEN COMPROMISED BY RUNNING 26.2 MILES. YOU ARE THEREFORE AT RISK OF CATCHING INFECTIONS, COLDS ETC.

So increase any immune function supplements, juices, foods this week. If you want more information on this please email any of our nutrition therapists on www.chelseanaturalhealth.co.uk

What Next: You may experience Post Marathon Blues: a natural hiatus following such a long build up of training, culminating in the run. No matter how much they love you, even your partners, family and friends will be relieved its all over (for this year), as us runners can be a bit of a bore with marathon preparation, post marathon you will need to give them a break now. Attend to their needs; trust me, they’ll love you for it!

So to conclude: glory in your success. No matter how you feel you have done, you have completed something that very few people manage to do in their lifetimes. Give yourself permission to feel smug. Allow those weepy moments, when your emotions, for unknown reasons overwhelm you.

Well done you!!

If you need any advice about the marathon or need a post run massage please call reception on 020 7352 3087 to make an appointment for Wednesday and Saturday.

I can also be contacted on 07932 393972 for any advice.

FOR THIS WEEK ONLY 10% OFF SPORTS MASSAGES

Simon Heale has run 8 London Marathons, New York and Jo’burg as well as an ultra-marathon in 2008…..and has wept after each one!!!!

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For more information please call the clinic on 0207 352 3087 or use the form above to contact Lynda directly.

• Lynda Mathewson

If reducing stress was your New Year resolution what better way to achieve it then having a course of reflexology treatments? It is very difficult to change your behaviour when your nervous system is in overdrive. You will tend to over eat, overreact, over sleep, over worry, become over sensitive, irritable and angry. The less stress you endure and the less stress impacts your life, you will feel more balanced and better able to achieve those really big resolutions that somehow never get realised because you put too much pressure on yourself.

The physical, mental and emotional benefits of reflexology make it particularly helpful for all stress-related conditions. By inducing a state of relaxation, tension is released, circulation improved and toxins can more easily be eliminated from the body. And as the body’s energies flow there is a renewed sense of health and well being on all levels.

By rebalancing the nervous system, relaxing the body, we allow the body to do its job properly, creating

well being and health, allowing you to reach your potential.

Book your reflexology treatment on Saturdays with Adriana online by clicking here

or phone 0207 352 3087

Treatment times and prices

1 Hour £60

Winter Skin Rejuvenation OFFER

with Jenny James at Chelsea Natural Health Clinic, Fulham RD, SW10.

75 minutes only £60 & your own prescriptive aromatherapy blend to take home!!   Only until mid Feb

Aromatherapy Facial Rejuvenation: a natural face lift – erases and softens lines, smooths the skin, helps restore lost muscle tone, without using Botox or surgery!   As part of your personal rejuvenation plan, this powerful healing technique provides a holistic approach that treats the actual causes of facial ageing.   What should I expect in a non-surgical face lift treatment?

• Facial massage can help slow the ageing process, restoring lost muscle tone and encouraging skin elasticity by effectively stimulating areas that have become flaccid with time and disuse.   It can also help relax tense muscles, such as those around the jaw and neck; and gently exfoliate dead skin.
• Acupressure points are stimulated during your treatment to helps drain toxin away by encouraging blood and lymph circulation of face, neck and skull.
• Essential oils used in aromatherapy bring vital nutrition to skin cells restoring balance, correcting damage and encouraging healing

Your First Treatment: will concentrate on your main concerns such as  crows feet –  the lifting massage technique  restores the skins suppleness by toning the collagen and elastin fibres smoothing  fine lines; or deep cleansing and exfoliating – with a traditional ayuverdic “ubtan” and finishing with a relaxing marma point massage.   You will also receive advice on pure oils and creams to incorporate into your regime to help œfix the treatment.

New Year, New Skin, New You: the difference in your skin tone and texture will be noticeable after your first treatment but a course of 5 weekly treatments is recommended to start with.   Followed by top up treatments fortnightly or monthly (for more details and results see testimonials www.aromatherapylondon.com)   Regular sessions can really help to tone and revitalise the skin as well as providing relief from conditions such as headaches, insomnia etc and bringing deep relaxation.

75 minutes for £60 and your prescriptive aromatherapy blend to take home (offer applies until 15th February)

• Aromatherapy treats sports injuries naturally
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Special offer: 6 Treatments for the price of 5 if booked and paid for in advance. Fulham Rd, SW10

Please visit my prices page for more details of my fees and treatment options available.

• Low Cost Shiatsu Clinic
• 10% DISCOUNT OFF SHIATSU FOR NEW CLIENTS
• Aromatherapy Special Offer
• Winter Skin Aromatherapy Rejuvenation Offer

Jan Murphy is delighted to be able to offer new clients at Chelsea Natural Health a 10% discount off her normal fees.   Please note however that this discount doesn’t apply to her low cost clinic that she runs on the 1st Tuesday of each month.

• Low Cost Shiatsu Clinic
• 10% DISCOUNT OFF SHIATSU FOR NEW CLIENTS
• Aromatherapy Special Offer
• Winter Skin Aromatherapy Rejuvenation Offer

Low Cost Shiatsu Clinic with Jan Murphy, Fulham  Rd, SW10

Jan Murphy, Shiatsu Therapist (MRSS) at Chelsea Natural Health Clinic would like to let you all know that as of 7th April and every 1st Tuesday of the month she will be offering a Low Cost Clinic.

In these difficult times, it is only fair (especially as we need Shiatsu and stress relieving massage more), that it is affordable to all.

Jan will, therefore, be offering 60 mins for £38 for 30 mins for £28. The treatment needs to be booked in advanced as limited spaces. I do hope this helps and allows you to try the wonders of Shiatsu and Japanese Bodywork.

• Low Cost Shiatsu Clinic
• 10% DISCOUNT OFF SHIATSU FOR NEW CLIENTS
• Aromatherapy Special Offer
• Winter Skin Aromatherapy Rejuvenation Offer