Those Winter Blues
Do the winter months get you down more than you think they should ?
Seasonal Affective Disorder ( “SAD”) , sometimes known as the winter
blues can take us all by surprise.
One theory is that lack of sunlight reduces the production of seratonin in
the brain, leading to feelings of depression, a desire to sleep, food
cravings and lack of energy.
At Ilkley Complementary Therapies , we offer a number of different
treatments, which may help to relieve these seasonal symptoms.
This leaflet gives you a short description – please feel free to call us, pick
up a leaflet for more information on our therapies and therapists, or drop
in to talk to one of our therapists with no obligation.
Homeopathy
Homeopathy recognises the connection between physical, mental and emotional
symptoms and treats the person, rather than the condition, with safe and effective
homeopathic remedies.
It enables you to stand back and take a look at yourself, specifically at patterns and
shifts in your mood. We often find ourselves with recurring or seasonal physical
symptoms, made worse by mental or emotional strains or environmental factors.
An initial consultation of 1 to 1 ½ hours with a follow up a few weeks later is usually
suggested.
Nicky Whitehead
www.nickywhiteheadhomeopath.co.uk
01943 817138
Shiatsu
Shiatsu is a traditional hands-on holistic Japanese body therapy, based on Traditional
Chinese Medicine (TCM).
In TCM depression results from increased Yin as a result of, for example, fatigue,
stress, negative thoughts and memories, stress, anxiety, anger, winter, darkness, cold
and moisture. The goal of shiatsu treatment is to build up Yang energy and rrstore the
balance.
The hands on treatment works on acupressure points on the energy channels of your
body.
Diet can also help with Yang type foods such as lamb, leeks, oats , ginger and, in
winter, raw and cold foods !
In general, try to avoid physical stress, get enough sleep and protect yourself from
colds and flu to build up and preserve the Yang.
Joerg Sommer
01943 603388
Bowen Technique
The Bowen Technique is a series of very gentle, light-touch movements that can be
carried out through a layer of light clothing. It can bring relaxation to the whole body
and, most importantly, enables the body to re-balance itself in a physical and
emotional way.
Many people in Ilkley have experienced the benefits on a physical level, with painful
spines, back ache, knee and shoulder pain as common troubles.
The Bowen technique has also helped many people with emotional difficulties and
depression, including seasonal affective disorder in the winter months. An initial
series of three treatments is usually suggested, allowing relaxation and harmony to
replace the anxiety and tensions that can build up.
Sheelagh Dale
Jenny Howarth
01943 603388