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    New in – Pukka Ayurvedic Skincare

     I am delighted to have found the amazing Pukka Ayurvedic Skin Care range.   I was introduced to it by a friend who said – “You must stock it, it is amazing!”

     I am now using it myself and find it absolutely gorgeous, it smells great, feels wonderful and is very effective!

     So that you can try it for yourself I am offering

    * a free facial using the products, this includes a dosha analysis so that the right products for your skin are chosen.  

    * 10% off every purchase until 15th June

    * Free samples (while stocks last)

        - online ordering coming soon, but in the meantime you can order by phone with credit card.  Free postage and packing until 15th June.

     See the fantastic range below:

     Skin Care Collection  £18.90

     Welcome to Pukka’s naturally active organic skincare. At its heart is Ayurveda, an ancient Indian philosophy of health and wellbeing, which advocates skin detoxification and nutrient replenishment in the quest for a vital, radiant complexion. Experience a complete skincare routine inside this collection box with a free sachet of Firming Face Oil.

    Includes:

     Gentle Cleanser, organic rosewater and green tea – 10ml

    Uplifting Toner, organic rose and orange flower – 10ml

    Radiance Serum, organic aloe vera and manuka honey – 10ml

    Deep Moisture Day Cream, organic neroli and shea butter – 10ml

    Nourishing Night Cream, organic frankincense and avacado – 10ml

    Firming Face Oil, organic starflower, arnica and rosehip – 2ml

     Nourishing Brightener   £13.00

     A replenishing, gentle face scrub especially formulated for oily to normal skin, which contains freshly ground bilberries and almond to gently exfoliate. The amla and gotu kola replenish and brighten the skin.

     Organic content: 100%

     How to use: Mix 1 teaspoon with your cleanser or water. Gently massage into skin. Remove immediately with cotton wool and rinse.

     Ingredients: Prunus amygdalus dulcis (almond) seed powder*, vaccinum myrtillus (bilberry) fruit extract*, emblica officinalis (amla) fruit powder*, asparagusracemosus (shatavari) root powder*, glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root powder*, rubia cordifolia (manjishtha) root powder*, hydrocotyle asiatica (gotu kola) leafpowder*, azadirachta indica (neem) leaf powder*, athrospira platensis (spirulina)powder*, curcuma longa (turmeric) root powder

     Gentle Cleanser £11

     This soothing cleanser contains organic rosewater and green tea, and will leave your skin feeling pure and balanced. Suitable for all skin types, especially the most sensitive, the cleanser contains a skin purifying formula, a fortified signature blend of Ayurveda herbs which helps clear congested skin.

     Organic content: 92.9%

     How to use: Gently massage onto your face and neck. Rinse off with warm water.

     Ingredients: Aqua, cannabis sativa (hemp) seed oil*, rosa damascena (rose) flower water*, butyrospermum parkii (shea butter)*, theobroma cacao (cocoa) seed butter*, glycerin*, glyceryl stearate‡, sucrose stearate‡, coco-glucoside‡, ricinis communis (castor) seed oil*, olea europaea (olive) fruit oil*, camellia sinensis (green tea) leaf extract*, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil*, aloe barbadensis (aloe vera) leaf juice powder*, quillaja saponaria (soap tree bark)*, emblica officinalis (amla) fruit 100:1 extract*, hydrocotyle asiatica (gotu kola) leaf 120:1 extract*, curcuma longa (turmeric) root 20:1 extract*, rubia cordifolia (manjishtha) root 70:1 extract*, azadirachta indica (neem) leaf 50:1 extract*, coconut alcohol‡, tocopherol‡, xanthan gum‡, lactic acid‡, dehydroacetic acid() , benzyl alcohol() , citric acid‡.

     Uplifting Toner  £17.50

     A light, refreshing toner that will leave your skin feeling clear and bright, and gently fragranced with orange flower. Suitable for all skin types, even the most sensitive. The rosewater and orange flower will tone and brighten the complexion whilst the calendula and gotu kola will clarify and hydrate the skin.

     Organic content: 100% of the agricultural ingredients.

     How to use: Spray onto your face after cleansing or as a refresher over makeup.

     Ingredients:Rosadamascena (rose) flower water*, citrus aurantium amara (orange) flower water*, alchohol*, aqua, calendula officinalis (calendula) extract*, chamomilla recutita (chamomile) flower extract*, althea officinalis (marshmallow) root extract*, hydrocotyle asiatica (gotu kola) leaf extract.

     Balancing Day Cream  £25

     A light, cooling day cream especially formulated for oily to normal skin, gently fragranced with uplifting rose and lavender. The rose otto and macadamia will gently replenish and protect whilst the evening primrose and shea butter will nourish and condition the skin.

     Organic content: 92.9%

     How to use: Apply a blueberry sized amount to your face and neck after cleansing and toning.

     Ingredients: Aqua, oenothera biennis (evening primrose) oil*, rosa damascena (rose) flower water*, adansonia digitata (baobab) seed oil*, cucurbita pepo (pumpkin) seed oil*, macadamia ternifolia (macadamia) seed oil*, butyrospermum parkii (shea butter)*, theobroma cacao (cocoa) seed butter*, glycerin*, glyceryl stearate‡, sucrose stearate‡, coco-glucoside‡, punica granatum (pomegranate) seed oil*, aloe barbadensis (aloe vera) leaf juice powder*, sesamum indicum (sesame) seed oil*, lavandula angustifolia (lavender) flower oil*, pelargonium graveolens (rose geranium ) flower oil*, rosa damascena (rose otto) flower oil*, anthemis nobilis (roman chamomile) flower oil*, emblica officinalis (amla) fruit 100:1 extract*, hydrocotyle asiatica (gotu kola) leaf 120:1 extract*, curcuma longa (turmeric) root 20:1 extract*, ocimum sanctum (tulsi) leaf 70:1 extract*, coconut alcohol‡, tocopherol‡, xanthan gum‡, lactic acid‡, dehydroacetic acid() , benzyl alcohol() , linalool†, citronellol†, geraniol†, citral†, eugenol†, farnesol†, limonene

     Deep Moisture Day Cream £26

     This luxuriously rich day cream contains shea butter, and is especially formulated for dry to normal skin, gently frangranced with neroli and ylang ylang. The neroli flower and shea butter will soothe and soften the skin whilst rosehip and poppy seed oil will firm and protect.

     Organic content: 92.6%

     How to use: Apply a blueberry sized amount to your face and neck after cleansing and toning.

     Ingredients: Aqua, cannabis sativa (hemp) seed oil*, simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil*, butyrospermum parkii (shea butter)*, cera alba (beeswax)*, rosa damascena (rose) flower water*, rosa canina (rosehip) fruit oil*, papaver somniferum (poppy) seed oil*, theobroma cacao (cocoa) seed butter*, glycerin*, glyceryl stearate‡, coco-glucoside‡, sucrose stearate‡, coconut alcohol‡, emblica officinalis (amla) fruit 100:1 extract*, hydrocotyle asiatica (gotu kola) leaf 120:1 extract*, curcuma longa (turmeric) root 20:1 extract*, ocimum sanctum (tulsi) leaf 70:1 extract*, punica granatum (pomegranate) seed oil*, aloe barbadensis (aloe vera) leaf juice powder*, citrus aurantium amara (neroli) flower oil*, cananga odorata (ylang ylang) flower oil*, tocopherol‡, xanthan gum‡, lactic acid‡, dehydroacetic acid() , benzyl alcohol() , citral †, eugenol †, iso eugenol †, benzyl salicylate †, geraniol †, farnesol †, linalool.

     Nourishing Night Cream £28

     A soothing and rejuvenating night cream for normal to dry skin that will not congest your skin whilst you rest, gently fragranced with soothing frankincense and sandalwood. Frankincense and avocado will nourish and soothe whilst the pomegranate and starflower will rejuvenate and revitalise the skin.

     Organic content: 92.9%

     How to use: Apply a blueberry sized amount to your face and neck after cleansing and toning.

     Ingredients: Aqua, cannabis sativa (hemp) seed oil*, rosa damascena (rose) flower water*, borago officinalis (starflower) seed oil*, persea gratissima (avocado) oil*, perilla ocymoides (perilla) seed oil*, butyrospermum parkii (shea butter)*, theobroma cacao (cocoa) seed butter*, glycerin*, glyceryl stearate‡, sucrose stearate‡, coco-glucoside‡, punica granatum (pomegranate) seed oil*, sesamum indicum (sesame) seed oil*, aloe barbadensis (aloe vera) leaf juice powder*, emblica officinalis (amla) fruit 100:1 extract*, hydrocotyle asiatica (gotu kola) leaf 120:1 extract*, curcuma longa (turmeric) root 20:1 extract*, rubia cordifolia (manjishtha) root 70:1 extract*, azadirachta indica (neem) leaf 50:1 extract*, boswellia neglecta (frankincense) oil*, santalum spicata (australian sandalwood) wood oil*, coconut alcohol‡, tocopherol, xanthan gum‡, lactic acid‡, dehydroacetic acid()­, benzyl alcohol()­, limonene.
    *Certified organic.

     Radiance serum £32

     A wonder serum that will leave your skin feeling fresh and bright, gently fragranced with sandalwood. Suitable for all skin types, even the most sensitive. The aloe vera and manuka honey will soothe and refresh whilst the gotu kola and lemon balm will tone and brighten the complexion.

     Organic content: 97.5%

     How to use: Apply a thin layer to your face and neck before moisturising.

     Ingredients: Aloe barbadensis (aloe vera) leaf juice*, leptospermum scoparium mel mellis (manuka honey)*, xanthan gum‡, lonicera caprifolium (honeysuckle) flower extract, anthemis nobilis (roman chamomile) flower water*, santalum spicata (australian sandalwood) wood oil*, olea europaea (olive) leaf 1:1 extract*, emblica officinalis (amla) fruit 100:1 extract*, hydrocotyle asiatica (gotu kola) leaf 120:1 extract*, curcuma longa (turmeric) root 20:1 extract*, ocimum sanctum (tulsi) leaf 70:1 extract*, melissa officinalis (lemon balm) leaf 1:1 extract*, passiflora incarnata (passion flower) 1:1 extract*, citric acid‡, potassium sorbate()­.
    * Certified organic.

     Firming Face Oil £38

     A restorative treatment oil especially formulated for mature skin, gently fragranced with soothing neroli and petigain. The rosehip and starflower will plump, enhance and tone whilst the arnica and neroli flower will rejuvenate and protect the skin.

     Organic content: 99.9%

     How to use: Apply a small amount to your face and neck before or instead of moisturising.

     Ingredients: Oenothera biennis (evening primrose) seed oil*, cannabis sativa (hemp) seed oil*, sesamum indicum (sesame) seed oil*, rosa canina (rosehip) fruit oil*, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil*, borago officinalis (starflower) seed oil*, papaver somniferum (poppy) seed oil*, triticum vulgare (wheatgerm) oil*, citrus aurantium amara (neroli) flower oil*, hypericum perforatum (st john’s wort) extract*, tocopherol‡, citrus aurantium amara (petitgrain) leaf oil*, arnica montana (arnica) flower extract*, emblica officinalis (amla) fruit 100:1 extract*, hydrocotyle asiatica (gotu kola) leaf 120:1 extract*, curcuma longa (turmeric) root 20:1 extract*, rubia cordifolia (manjishtha) 70:1 extract*, azadirachta indica (neem) 50:1 extract*, citral†, geraniol†, farnesol†, limonene†, linalool†.
    *Certified organic

     Nourishing Face Oil £32

     A restorative treatment oil especially formulated for dry or damaged skin, gently fragranced with rose and rose geranium. The avocado and pomegranate will give the skin nourishment whilst the calendula and rose otto will leave the skin radiantly glowing.

     Organic Content: 99.9%

     How to use: Apply a small amount to your face and neck before or instead of moisturising.

     Ingredients: Oenothera biennis (eveningprimrose) seed oil*, cannabis sativa (hemp) seedoil*, sesamum indicum (sesame) seed oil*, prunus amygdalus dulcis (almond) seed oil*, simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil*, helianthusannuus (sunflower) seed oil*, persea gratissima (avocado) oil*, triticum vulgare (wheatgerm) oil*, punica granatum (pomegranate) seed oil*, perillaocymoides (perilla). seed oil*, hippophae rhamnoides (sea buckthorn) oil*, rosa damascena (rose otto) flower oil*, calendula officinalis (calendula) flowerextract*, pelargonium graveolens (rose geranium)flower oil*, tocopherol‡, santalum spicata (australian sandalwood) wood oil*, emblicaofficinalis (amla) fruit 100:1 extract*, hydrocotyle asiatica (gotu kola) leaf 120:1 extract*, curcumalonga (turmeric) root 20:1 extract*, ocimumsanctum (tulsi) leaf 70:1 extract*, citral†, eugenol†,geraniol†, citronellol†, farnesol†, limonene†,linalool†.
    *Certified organic.

     Firming Eye Cream £25

     A light, refreshing eye cream that will replenish and firm the delicate skin around the eyes, gently fragranced with neroli and rose. Blue chamomile, rosehip and elderberry will firm and protect the skin. Suitable for all skin types, even the most sensitive.

     Completely free from parabens, petrochemicals, synthetic frangrances and colours.

     Organic content: 92.9%

     How to use: Pat gently onto the contour of your eyes, twice daily.

     Ingredients: Aqua, oenothera biennis (evening primrose) oil*, rosa damascena (rose) flower water*, rosa canina (rosehip) fruit oil*, triticum vulgare (wheatgerm) oil*, corylus avellana (hazel) seed oil*, butyrospermum parkii (shea butter)*, ribes nigrum (black currant) seed oil*, theobroma cacao (cocoa) seed butter*, glycerin*, glyceryl stearate‡, sucrose stearate‡, coco-glucoside‡, sambucus nigra (elderberry) oil*, punica granatum (pomegranate) seed oil*, aloe barbadensis (aloe vera) leaf juice powder*, sesamum indicum (sesame) seed oil*, rosa damascena (rose otto) flower oil*, chamomilla recutita (blue chamomile) flower oil*, citrus aurantium amara (neroli) flower oil*, emblica officinalis (amla) fruit 100:1 extract*, hydrocotyle asiatica (gotu kola) leaf 120:1, extract*, curcuma longa (turmeric) root 20:1 extract*, rubia cordifolia (manjishtha) root 70:1 extract*, azadirachta indica (neem) leaf 50:1, extract* coconut alcohol‡, tocopherol‡, xanthan gum‡, lactic acid‡, dehydroacetic acid() , benzyl alcohol() , citronellol†, geraniol†, linalool†, eugenol†, citral†, farnesol†, limonene†.
    *certified organic.

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    Coming Soon – Pukka Ayurvedic Skin Care

    Coming soon to our shop is the amazing Pukka Skincare Range that will be available to buy in the centre or online.

     Pukka Skincare – this UK Soil Association organic certified range is formulated according to Ayurvedic principles and designed with your dosha in mind to strengthen skin defences and promote maximum health and wellbeing.
    Pukka secrets to beautiful skin are inspired by the ancient Indian philosophy of Ayurveda that encourages us to look after our health in harmony with nature.

    An individual’s dominant skin type is often a good indication of their body-mind type, which in Ayurveda is called a ‘dosha’. There are three dosha types: vata, pitta and kapha.

    I absolutely love this range of products that are pure, organic and work very effectively.

    Available from Tuesday May 15th .

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    Sweeteners – The Good, the Bad and the Ugly!

    The controversial topic of artificial sweeteners is one that I discuss on many occasions with people who attend my talks or come to see me as clients.   I hope to give some understanding here of what sweeteners are, which are deemed harmful and which are not.

    Lets start with that troublesome artificial additive Aspartame.

      What exactly is it?

     Aspartame is a non – saccharide sweetener that is 200 times sweeter than sugar .

    It contains 4  kcal energy per gram so much less is needed for sweetness although it contains calories.

    Aspartame is a methyl ester of the aspartic acid/phenylalanine dipeptide.  It is often blended with other chemicals to improve the taste or to be able to be used in cooking etc.

    Its E number is E951. and it was approved for use by the FDA in 1974    

    Because its breakdown products include phenylalanine, aspartame must be avoided by people with the genetic condition phenylketonuria (PKU).

    The following is taken from an E News broadcast of 16th December 2005 by What Doctors Don’t Tell You

    “Fresh fears emerged this week over aspartame, an artificial sweetener found in 6,000 types of food, drink and medicines widely available in every supermarket.

    Roger Williams, a member of the parliamentary select committee on food and the environment and Liberal Democrat MP, said any items containing aspartame should be withdrawn from sale as there was “compelling and reliable” evidence that aspartame can cause cancer.

    His comments came after research published by the European Ramazzini Foundation inItalyover the summer linked aspartame to cancer in rats.

    “There is strong scientific evidence that the components of aspartame and their metabolites can cause very serious toxic effects on humans”, Mr Williams said.

    Mr Williams told the House of Commons the additive was potentially “far more dangerous” thanSudan1, the banned food dye linked to cancer and found in some products inBritainearlier this year. He claimed aspartame was found in ten times more products.

    Leading scientists have joined Mr Williams in calling for products containing it to be taken off the shelves. Erik Millstone, professor of science policy at theUniversityofSussexsaid “There are sufficient grounds for banning aspartame. There are serious problems about how it was approved.”

    The European Ramazzi Foundation study found the incidence of cancer in female rats rose in direct relation to the dose of the sweetener they were given. The scientists suggested the cancer could be triggered be chemicals created by aspartame as it is broken down in the body.

    Regular readers of What Doctors Don’t Tell You have known of the potential side effects of aspartame as far back as 1996. Apart from causing headaches, aspartame is also linked to panic attacks, mood changes, visual hallucinations, manic episodes and isolated dizziness, and has been associated with hyperactivity in children.

    But what is less known is the widespread use of aspartame in prescription and over the counter medicine. In the What Doctors Don’t Tell You special report entitled “Drug Additives: the not-so-inactive ingredients” we reported …………

    “The concentration of sweeteners in oral solutions and suspensions ranges from 30 to 50 per cent of the formulation. In some antibiotic and cough/cold preparations, the sweetener content can be as high as 80 per cent……….

    Aspartame, an excitotoxin (a central nervous system stimulator), is increasingly being used in chewable tablets and sugar-free formulations of drugs and supplements. Headache is the most common adverse effect linked to aspartame. Up to 11 per cent of patients with chronic migraine reported that their headaches are triggered by it………”

    The report goes on to reveal a whole host of ingredients and excipients that are added to prescription drugs to make them more palatable, yet which trigger as many side effects and reactions as the drugs themselves.

    If you are taking prescription medicine or over the counter remedies you need to know what to look out for and what questions to ask your pharmacist.”

     

    In an article by Dr Jim Bowen in 2005 he states that aspartame in gum is even more toxic than ingesting it in foods and drinks.

    “Aspartame in chewing gum is absorbed directly though the buccal mucosa of the tongue, mouth, and gums, making it a far worse poisoning than even if it were given intravenously. The nerves serving this area and their vascular supply derive directly from the brain, so the Aspartame absorbed through them goes directly into the brain, by passing the spinal cord and blood brain barrier.
    The intact Aspartame molecule and its diketopiperazine form are vastly worse poisonings than any of the other poisonings which arise from it during digestion, and liver processing of the digestive blood, which is delivered directly to the liver via the portal vein. The other poisonings, as mentioned, are indeed horrendous but Aspartame from gum is far worse, making even the smaller amounts contained in chewing gum strikingly dangerous and damaging.”

     

    Aspartame is found in the following sweeteners:

    Nutrasweet

    Equal

    Spoonful

    Equalmeasure

    Amino sweet

    Canderel

    Neotame

    Hermesetas granulated

    Sweetex

    The next sweetener we will look at is Saccharine     - E no – E954

    Blends of saccharin with other sweeteners are often used to compensate for each sweetener’s weaknesses and faults.  Saccharin is often used together with aspartame in diet carbonated soft drinks, so that some sweetness remains should the fountain syrup be stored beyond aspartame’s relatively short shelf-life. 

    It goes through the digestive system without being digested, although because of its sweetness it can trigger the release of insulin.

     Saccharin was produced first in 1878 by Constantin Fahlberg, a chemist working on coal tar derivatives in Ira Remsen’s laboratory at the Johns Hopkins University. The sweet taste of saccharin was discovered when Fahlberg noticed a sweet taste on his hand one evening, and connected this with the compound that he had been working on that day.

    In 1972, the USDA made an attempt to completely ban the substance.  However, this attempt was also unsuccessful, and so the sweetener continued to be widely used in the United States. It is now the most popular after sucralose and aspartame.

    There has been concern over saccharin causing bladder cancer and when all is said and done it is chemically made and therefore not ideal to keep our bodies in optimum health.

    Other brand sweeteners:

     Hermesetas Gold : a blend of acesulfame K E950 (methyl chloride considered to be a carcinogen)  and aspartame

    Hermesetas Liquid : a blend of sodium saccharide and cyclamate -

     Sodium cyclamate E952 . – banned in theUS.

     Sweetex – a blend of aspartame and saccharin

     Splendasucralose – chemically altered chlorinated sugar compound – E955

     Sorbitol – E420 – aggravates IBS and has a  laxative effect

     Other sugars:

     Glucose also known as dextrose-  this occurs naturally in fruit and plant juices and in the blood of living animals. Glucose is a major energy source in the human body.  It is the primary energy source for brain cells.  Glucose can be stored in the body as glycogen, a glucose polymer.  Excess glucose can, of course, be converted to fat.
    Glucose is of particular concern to diabetics, who are less able to move excess glucose out of the blood.

     Fructose (fruit sugar) – this is a simple sugar not affected by insulin.  It is processed in the liver.  The problem can be that the liver cant process it fast enough and makes fats that enter bloodstream called triglycerides

     Sucrose – household sugar – ½ fructose ½ glucose – linked to obesity, diabetes and heart disease. High on the glycaemic index and to some highly addictive.

     High fructose corn syrup – 55% fructose, 45% glucose has become a popular ingredient in sodas and fruit-flavored drinks. . Given how heavily used high-fructose corn syrup is, there is concern about possible adverse health effects.  

    The processing of high fructose corn syrup may cause health problems although it is chemically similar to fructose. 

    Xylitol   is a sugar alcohol sweetener . It is found in the fibres of many fruits and vegetables, and can be extracted from various berries, oats, and mushrooms, as well as fibrous material such as corn husks and sugar cane and birch . Xylitol is roughly as sweet as sucrose with only two-thirds the food energy. Too much however can cause digestive problems.

    Agave is a sweetener commercially produced in Mexico from several species of agave, including the Blue Agave (Agave tequilana), Salmiana Agave (Agave salmiana). Agave nectar is sweeter than honey, though less viscous. It is low glycaemic index so therefore good for desserts and breakfasts.

     

    Erythritol - sugar alcohol (or polyol) that has been approved for use as a food additive in the United States and throughout much of the world. At the industrial level, it is produced from glucose by fermentation with a yeast, Moniliella pollinis      It can however cause digestive problems  – found in Truvia the new Stevia blended product.  

    Now lets look at the best herb to add sweetness to our diet: 

    Stevia – is a natural herb grown inBrazil,Paraguay,Mexico &China, and has been chewed, crushed and stewed for centuries.

    There are different types of stevia available – 100% stevia is suitable for diabetics, other stevias have bulking agents such as honey and those are great for baking and weight loss but not diabetics.  

    The Steviosides from the stevia leaf are 300 times sweeter than sugar. These steviosides have shown to support healthy heart function, prevent the growth of bacteria that cause tooth decay and balance blood sugar levels.

    Stevia has been used in many countries for hundreds of years so its safety is well proven.

    I recommend only using 100% pure stevia leaf rather than the new blends available that are blended with such things as erythritol such as:

    Truvia – a consumer brand stevia sweetener containing erythritol and Rebiana, which the FDA permitted as a food additive in December 2008.Coca-Cola announced intentions to release stevia-sweetened beverages in late December 2008.

    Shortly afterward, PepsiCo and Pure Circleannounced PureVia, their brand of stevia-based sweetener, but withheld release of beverages sweetened with reb-A until receipt of FDA confirmation. Since the FDA permitted Truvia and PureVia, both Coca Cola and PepsiCo have announced products that will contain their new sweetener.
    FAQs from The European Stevia Centre

    1) Is Stevia safe for diabetics?
    Yes, Stevia [powder and whole leaf liquid extract] used as a sweetener are absolutely safe (Boeck-Haebisch, 1992). The chronic study by Chan et al. (2000) with human volunteers has demonstrated that blood biochemical parameters were not altered by 250 mg stevioside thrice a day for 1 year.

    2) Are the sugar moieties of stevioside safe for diabetics?
    Stevioside, the main sweet component of Stevia, is about 300 times sweeter than table sugar. Therefore, only small amounts need to be used for sweetening purposes. It is not taken up by the intestines and is not metabolised by enzymes of the gastro-intestinal tract as the sugar bonds in stevioside are ?-glucosidic bonds. However, it is degraded to steviol and sugar moieties by bacteria of the human colon. To substitute for the total amount of added sugar in the food (± 131 g per person per day inBelgium) less than 400 mg stevioside are required per day. This means that in the colon only about 240 mg of glucose is released from the 400 mg stevioside. It can be estimated that about 1/3 of this glucose is metabolised by the bacteria of the colon, 1/3 is excreted and about 1/3 is taken up (± 80 mg) which of course is a negligible amount of glucose. See also FAQ about steviol.

    3) Is stevioside carcinogenic?
    NO. Stevioside is not taken up by the intestines and is not metabolised by enzymes of the gastro-intestinal tract. However, it is degraded to steviol and sugar moieties by bacteria of the human colon. A weak mutagenic effect of steviol (only 90 % purity) in one sensitive Salmonella typhimurium TM 677 strain has been demonstrated but this does not mean that stevioside used as a sweetener should be carcinogenic in humans, even if the stevioside is transformed to steviol by bacteria in the colon! The activity of steviol in Salmonella typhimurium TM677 was very low and was only about 1/3000 of that of 3,4-benzopyrene, and that of steviol methyl ester 8,13 lactone was 1/24500 of that of furylfuramide (Terai et al., 2002). Although a weak activity of steviol and some of its derivatives was found in the very sensitive S. typhimurium TM677 strain, the authors concluded that the daily use of stevioside as a sweetener is safe. Moreover, the presence in the blood of the chemically synthesised steviol derivatives after feeding stevioside is not proven at all. Very high doses of steviol (90% purity) intubated to hamsters (4 g/kg bw), rats and mice (8 g/kg BW) did not induce micronucleus in bone marrow erythrocytes of both male and female animals. However, these doses showed some cytotoxic effect to the female, but not to the male of all treated animal species (Temcharoen et al., 2000). It is not excluded that the toxicity is due to the 10% impurities present. The safety of oral stevioside in relation to carcinogenic activity is evidenced by the work of Yamada et al. (1985), Xili et al. (1992), Toyoda et al. (1997) and Hagiwara et al. (1984) with rats. Very significant inhibitory effects of stevioside were reported on tumor promotion by 12-O-tetradecanoylphorbol-13-acetate in carcinogenesis in mouse skin (Yasukawa et al., 2002). Stevioside exhibited significant inhibitory effects on the two-stage mouse skin carcinogenesis in vivo induced by 7,12-dimethylbenz[a]anthracene (DMBA) and 12-O-tetradecanoylphorbol-13-acetate (TPA). Stevioside also inhibited mouse skin carcinogenesis initiated by peroxinitrite (Konoshima andTakasaki, 2002). The authors concluded that stevioside might be a valuable natural sweetener as a chemopreventive agent against chemical carcinogenesis. In 1999 the JECFA clearly stated: “Stevioside has a very low acute oral toxicity. Oral administration of stevioside at a dietary concentration of 2.5% to rats for two years, equal to 970 and 1100 mg kg-1 BW per day in males and females, respectively, had no significant effect. Reduced body-weight gain and survival rate were observed at a dietary concentration of 5% stevioside. There was no indication of carcinogenic potential in a long-term study…”(WHO, 1999). Moreover, there have never appeared reports proving that the use of Stevia or stevioside enhances the number of cancers in populations, even after a very long time of use (eg.Paraguay: more than 500 years,Japan: more than 25 years, South-Korea: 16 years,Brazil: 13 years,China: 12 years or theUSA: since 1995 admitted as a dietary supplement).

    4) How much steviol will be taken up by the colon?
    If all of the added sugar (131 g/day) is substituted for by stevioside, which is nearly impossible, then about 400 mg stevioside is required per day. Degradation in the colon gives about 160 mg steviol. About 90 % of the steviol formed is excreted with the faeces. Small amounts of steviol are taken up by the colon and conjugated to be excreted in the urine. In hamsters fed 250 mg steviol/kg body weight, a free steviol concentration of about 102 µg/ml plasma was without harmful effects. In humans no free steviol could be detected in plasma after oral administration of 750 mg stevioside per person per day (± 12 mg/kg bw). The maximal peak concentration of conjugated steviol was around 20 µg/ml, i.e. far below the values found safe for hamsters. As less than 400 mg stevioside will be used per day, this value will be rather below 10 µg/ml. The conjugated steviol derivatives are excreted into the urine.

    5) Is Stevia safe for phenylketonuria (PKU) patients?
    Yes, Stevia and stevioside are absolutely safe as the chemical structure of stevioside is a diterpene glycoside that is totally different from aspartame.

    6) Stevia and Blood Pressure In a study with humans, stevioside (250 mg thrice a day) was administered for 1 year to 60 hypertensive volunteers (Chan et al., 2000). After 3 months the systolic and diastolic blood pressure significantly decreased and the effect persisted during the whole year. Blood biochemistry parameters including lipid and glucose showed no significant changes. No significant adverse effect was observed and quality of life assessment showed no deterioration. The authors concluded that stevioside is a well tolerated and effective compound that may be considered as an alternative or supplementary therapy for patients with hypertension. Although blood pressure was lowered, no effects on male potency were observed, a characteristic that improves quality of life! In the treated group, the average blood pressure at the beginning of the study was about 166/102. By the end of the study, this had fallen to 153/90. In contrast, no significant reductions were seen in the placebo group. Liu et al. (2003) reported that the underlying mechanism of the hypotensive effect of administered stevioside in dogs (200 mg/kg BW) was due to inhibition of Ca2+ influx from extra-cellular fluid.

    7) Is it true that Stevia or stevioside influence reproduction?
    Not at all! The results of a decrease of live birth rate in rats (Planas and Kuc, 1968) by Stevia decoctions were refuted by Shiotsu (1996) who did more reliable experiments with many more animals using methods as similar as possible to the methods used by Planas and Kuc. No effect on general condition, body weight, water consumption, live birth rate or litter size was found. No effects of stevioside were found on fertility or reproduction in mice, rats or hamsters (ref.: see chapter literature). Whereas Melis (1999) suggested a possible decrease of the fertility of male rats by a very high dose of Stevia extract, Oliveira-Filho et al. (1989) who administered extracts with similar stevioside content stated that there is certainly not an effect on male fertility. It is not sure that the observed effects were due to the stevioside present in the extract. It should also be mentioned that the used extract concentrations were extremely high, at the start of the experiments even 5.34 % of the body weight (or around 5.3 g stevioside/kg bw). For an adult person of 65 kg this means 3.47 kg of dry Stevia leaves or about 34.7 kg fresh leaves/day, i.e. more than 50% of the body weight! The significance of such experiments where only one extremely high concentration was tested, should be questioned. Melis’ results are also in contradiction with those of a huge number of other researchers, who could not reveal any effect on fertility of male or female animals.

    How much Stevia or stevioside may be consumed per day?
    An acceptable daily intake (ADI) of 7.9 mg stevioside/kg BW was calculated (Xili et al., 1992). However, this ADI should be considered as a minimum value as the authors did not test concentrations of stevioside higher than 793 mg/kg BW. From various chronic toxicity studies an ADI of 20 mg/kg BW can be deduced (safety factor 100). Even an ADI of 7.9 mg/kg BW means that a person of 65 kg may consume 513 mg pure stevioside per day. For substituting all the added sugar in the food (about 131 g/day), which is nearly impossible, less than 436 mg stevioside are required. This amount equals about 4.36 g dried Stevia leaves (10% sweetener content).

    9) How much dried Stevia leaves or how much stevioside should be used for sweetening purposes?
    All depends upon the sweetener contents of the dried Stevia leaves. This may vary between 6 and 15 % of the dry weight. Therefore, the dried leaves are between 18 and 45 times sweeter than sugar. This means that 100 g of dry leaves (6% stevioside) correspond to 1800 g sugar or to 4500 g sugar (15% in the leaves). Pure stevioside is only used in the food industry and is not for sale in shops. It is always mixed with other compounds to dilute the extreme sweetness and to facilitate the weighing in the kitchen. Depending upon how much bulk compounds are added the sweetness of the mixture varies and you should try it out yourself. The most frequent mistake people make with Stevia or stevioside is measuring out too much. Very tiny amounts of the powder can greatly sweeten. It’s easy to add too much Stevia, which overwhelms the taste buds. It is a challenge to find the right amount of Stevia to use because it is so highly concentrated. Stevia comes in many forms: (The sweetness varies with each form.) – liquid concentrate, easy to measure in drops – white powdered extract, non-licorice flavor (the form primarily used in Japan) – it is sometimes blended with a non-sweet filler called maltodextrin. – fresh Stevia leaves – extremely sweet taste with a strong licorice flavor – dried leaf, finely powdered (licorice flavor)

    10) How many calories are in Stevia extract?
    Virtually none. Stevia extracts are considered to have zero calories, zero carbohydrates, zero sugar, zero fat and zero cholesterol.

    11) Can Stevia extract replace sugar in the diet?
    In the first place it has to be said that the food industry adds too large amounts of sugar to our food. This added sugar is virtually devoid of nutritional benefits and, at best, represents empty calories in the diet. We really do not need this added sugar in the food. We are supposed to eat fresh fruit and vegetables daily and these contain enough sugars for our body. Stevia is much sweeter than sugar and has none of sugar’s unhealthy drawbacks. In case of hypoglycemia, Stevia or stevioside are of course unable to substitute for sugar. Consult your physician.

    12) What about Stevia or stevioside and dental health?
    From experiments with albino Sprague-Dawley rats Das et al. (1992) concluded that neither stevioside nor rebaudioside A is cariogenic (cavity causing). Although rather high concentrations of stevioside and Stevia extracts were shown to reduce the growth of some bacteria, the concentrations used for sweetening purposes are rather low. Therefore, the beneficial effect of the use of stevioside would rather be due to the substitution of sucrose in the food by a non-cariogenic substance. Moreover, stevioside is both fluoride compatible and significantly inhibits the development of plaque, thus Stevia may actually help to prevent cavities.

    13) Can Stevia or stevioside be used in cooking and baking?
    Absolutely! The melting point of stevioside is 198 °C without decomposition or browning. It is extremely heat stable in a variety of everyday cooking and baking situations, compatible with dairy products and with acidic fruits such as strawberries, oranges, limes and pineapples. Moreover, it is pH stable, non-fermentable and does not darken upon cooking and therefore it has a wide range of applications in food products.

    14) What is the composition of a Stevia extract?
    The four major steviol glycosides are: stevioside, rebaudioside A, rebaudioside C and dulcoside A. It has long been known that rebaudioside A has the best sensory properties (sweetest, least bitter) of the four major steviol glycosides. On the whole plant level, steviol glycosides tend to accumulate in tissues as they age, so that older lower leaves have more sweetener than younger upper leaves. Since chloroplasts are important in precursor synthesis, those tissues devoid of chlorophyll, like roots and lower stems, contain no or trace amounts of glycosides. Once flowering is initiated glycoside concentrations in the leaves begin to decline.

    15) How to prepare a Stevia Extract?
    A liquid extract can be made from fresh or from dried and ground Stevia leaves. Simply combine a measured portion of Stevia leaves or herbal powder with pure alcohol (Brandy, or Scotch will also do) and let the mixture sit for 24 hours. Filter the liquid from the leaves or powder residue (eg. using a coffee filter) and dilute to taste using pure water. Note that the alcohol content can be reduced by slowly heating the extract and allowing the alcohol to evaporate off. A pure water extract can be similarly prepared, but will not extract quite as much of the sweet glycosides as will the alcohol. Each liquid extract can be cooked down and concentrated into a syrup.

    16) What is the legal status of Stevia and stevioside?
    Both the Stevia plant, its extracts, and stevioside have been used for many years as a sweetener in South America, Asia, Japan, China, and in different countries of the EU. In Brazil, Korea and Japan Stevia leaves, stevioside and highly refined extracts are officially used as a low-calorie sweetener. In the USA, powdered Stevia leaves and refined extracts from the leaves have been used as a dietary supplement since 1995. In 2000, the European Commission refused to accept Stevia or stevioside as a novel food because of a lack of critical scientific reports on Stevia and the discrepancies between cited studies with respect to possible toxicological effects of stevioside and especially its aglycone steviol (Kinghorn, 2002; Geuns, unpublished). The advantages of stevioside as a dietary supplement for human subjects are manifold: it is stable, it is non-calorific, it helps maintain good dental health by reducing the intake of sugar and opens the possibility for use by diabetic and phenylketonuria patients and obese persons.
    Acknowledgements to http://www.kuleuven.ac.be/bio/biofys/ESC/English/ESC.htm


    I choose Stevia as my choice of sweetener as it is natural, has no calories, no side effects, no after taste and no harmful effects !

    Claire Whiles 20/04/12

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    Roman Dorchester with Chris Tripp on The Light and Energy Channel

    Latest The Light and Energy Channel Show – click here to watch show:  www.thelightandenergychannel.tv

    In this show we visit Dorchester in Dorset UK with Archaelogist Chris Tripp

     The area in around what is nowDorchesterhas been inhabitated for many thousands of years.  When the Romans invaded South East England in 43AD they named the town Durnovaria

     In the 4th Century the Romans surroundedDorchester with a stone wall of which a part can still now be seen.  We begin our show here by theBoroughGardens.

     Chris then takes us to The Roman Town House built in the first decade of the 4th century.  An incredible place with under floor heating, mosaics, a well and shrines.

     There also plaques that mark the burials of babies which was common at this time to bury dead infants under the flooring of houses.

     The Roman Town House was discovered in the 1930s when building took place for the Dorset County Council offices and is remarkably well preserved.

     To reach the Roman Town House walk down The Grove and turn right into Northernhay or access via the County Library.

     We then took a stroll throughDorchesterto Maumbury Rings with Chris showing us how the town was fortified with a ditch and earth embankment that would more than likely of had a wooden stockade on the top.

     Dorchester also had a market place lined with shops and public buildings and many artefacts can be found in theCountyMuseumsuch as a mosaic floor found underDurngate Streetand one of many skeletons found atMaidenCastle.

     This skeleton was a member of the Durotriges tribe of Iron AgeBritainand was discovered in the 1930s with a Roman ballista bolt lodged in his spine.

     The Durotriges tribe of Iron Age Britons were  farmers and villagers who lived atMaidenCastlefarming the land outside the ramparts.  In the battle forMaidenCastle, the Durotriges were only armed with slings and stones and were massacred by the Roman Army.

     Maumbury Rings is an ancient Neolithic Henge and Roman Amphitheatre with three distinct phases of construction.

     In the Neolithic around 2,500 BC a large bank was made with a series of shafts 3 metres apart and 10 metres below ground.  There were 45 in total of which 8 have been excavated. Skulls and other fragments have been discovered and also a large stone Phallus.

     The Romans converted the site into an amphitheatre removing earth from the centre of the rings to build up the banks.

     During the  English Civil War, around 1642, the rings were  remodelled into a an artillery fort to protect the Southern edge of the town. 

     Moving then on toMaidenCastleto close our show this is the largest and most complex Iron Age hill fort inBritain. The castle was first laid out in 600BC over the remains of a Neolithic settlement. During the following centuries the hill fort was extended and additional defences thrown up around it.

     The vast multiple ramparts enclose an area the size of 50 football pitches, and the site was home to several hundred people in the Iron Age (800 BC – 43 AD). Excavations here have revealed that occupation of this hilltop began over 6,000 years ago, in the Neolithic period. In AD43 it was taken by the Roman army and its inhabitants moved to the new town of Durnovaria, modernDorchester.

     MaidenCastleappears to have been abandoned after the Roman conquest, although it is thought that the Romans may have had a military presence on the site. As you wander along the top of the hill you will see an area thought to be the location of a shrine dating from a 4th century AD temple. In the 6th century AD the hill top was entirely abandoned and was used only for agriculture during the medieval period.

    What happened toDorchesterafter the Romans left is not certain. The town may have been abandoned. Or there may have been a small number of people living inside the walls, grazing their cattle there and farming fields outside the walls. As time went by people seem to have trickled back intoDorchester. At some point a market began and slowlyDorchestergrew into a town again.

    Useful links:

     http://www.archaeotreks.co.uk/

    http://xcavate.blogspot.co.uk/

    http://www.dorsetforyou.com/romantownhouse

     http://www.maidencastle.com/

     http://www.dorsetcountymuseum.org/

     http://www.localhistories.org/dorchester.html

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    Introducing the Tarot – film with Garry Andrews

    See the latest film on The Light and Energy Channel – Introducing the tarot with Garry Andrews

    click here  - http://www.thelightandenergychannel.tv/

     Garry Andrews  interest in Tarot and related subjects began at the early age of 11 when his mother asked him what he wanted for his birthday. He replied – ” a pack of tarot cards”.  His mother was not surprised as she herself had a talent for the art and met regularly with other mediums.

     In this show Garry discusses many aspects of the tarot and its use in divination.

     He tells us there are no special talents or abilities required to learn this fascinating art, and it is also a lot of fun to learn. Tarot can be used as a valuable tool toward self discovery.

     The practice of tarot  reading can be used as a way of understanding your inner being and to access the deepest parts of the mind. It is a form of divination which can be used to sign post possible future events, however the future is not set in stone nor is the future fated in some way.

     We all have free will and can change our future from one minute to the next.

    Tarot shows the possibilities, it does not show absolutes.

     Tarot can be a very useful counselling tool and a powerful way of understanding yourself and the path you are on.  You can show where you are now and the way to move forward with your life.

     We were delighted to see a small part of Garrys own collection of Tarot cards and he showed the changes in card style and design over time.  Looking at the mediaeval copies through to present day computer graphic designs.

     The tarot is broken down into the Major and Minor Arcana and Garry explained the suits, elements and other aspects of the minor arcane.  Some of the Major Arcana cards may be misunderstood such as the Devil, Death and the tower and it was fascinating to hear the meanings and how to interpret the cards yourself. 

     There are many ways of carrying out a reading with the layout or spreads of the cards and we look at a few examples, together with the importance of setting up for a reading so that you are in the right “place” to carry out a reading – one of Garrys techniques is the placing of a particular ring on his finger that he uses only when doing a reading.

     Cards need to be protected for obvious practical reasons but also so that energies are cleared or not stored in the cards. The use of black silk and boxes can be implemented for protection.

     Garry carried out a “day reading” live on the show for Claire which was very accurate!

     Garry teaches Tarot courses from complete beginners through to being a competent reader and is also in the process of completing his first book on the subject which will be a fascinating and informative easy to use manual.

    Of course we will let you now when the book is ready for sale.

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    Exploring the Kundalini

    Ancient Indian and Egyptian wisdom speaks of the central channel of the human energy system as the key to enlightenment experiences and spiritual balance. This channel is a pathway of light that runs all the way up the body from the Base to the Crown. It is known as the channel of the Kundalini (or Candali) fire energy that resides at the base of the spine and is often likened to a Dragon or Serpent.

    When activated, the Sacred Feminine Kundalini fire spirals upwards from the Root to the Crown, clearing and strengthening the entire aura along the way and flooding the body’s network of subtle channels with light. The multi-dimensional aspects of the DNA are activated and there is the potential for cosmic interaction with the Divine. This inner alchemy is the ultimate spiritual peak experience – it promotes greater Mastery of this dimension and an awareness of the true nature of existence.

    Ancient Indian Tantric practice combined with Ancient Egyptian energy techniques open the initiate safely to the pure way of Kundalini and offer increased healing, magical and psychic abilities together with a greater sense of Free Will.

    When the way of Kundalini is integrated with daily life, existence becomes ecstatic and there is true appreciation of the joy all around us. Practices of the Kundalini can also be shared by partners, offering much greater potential for developing a spiritually connected, healthy and fruitful relationship.

    Ancient Indian Tantra makes connections with the ten Mahavidyas, Divine Feminine aspects of the Goddess Kali.  Ancient Egyptian techniques for working with the Kundalini energy include focused meditation, the integration of symbols such as the Ankh, the Lotus, the Menat and the Lemniscate together with the invocation of the Tantric aspects of the Sacred Feminine Deities such as Sekhmet, Hathor and Isis.

    Focused spiritual work with the Kundalini energy offers the potential for self-realisation through complete alignment with the crystalline matrix of the Cosmos. We discover important inner keys to ‘Oneness’ that empower us as true Creators and Divine Co-Creators of Heaven on Earth.

    JOIN RHIAN FOR THIS ENLIGHTENING DAY WORKSHOP & EXPLORE:

    • The importance of the Kundalini energy in conscious awakening and spiritual growth.
    • The human energy anatomy in relation to the Kundalini.
    • Kundalini meditation and energy techniques.
    • Connecting with Ancient Indian and Ancient Egyptian Tantric Goddess archetypes as part of your spiritual practice.
    • Crystals and the Kundalini.
    • Sound and the Kundalini – including toning and ancient mantras.
    • Working with the Kundalini energy for healing & self-empowerment.

    Fee: £55               £10 deposit on booking please  

    Following this introductory workshop, there will be the opportunity for you to progress to a two-day programme that will include full Kundalini activation through Ancient Indian Tantric empowerments and Ancient Egyptian Tantric initiation.

    Visit Rhians website www.templeofthegoldenheart.com

     

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    Love – The Beauty of the Soul

    Love – The Beauty of the Soul.

     Love is the Beauty of the Soul said St Augustine – a beautiful quote but not just for Valentines Day!

     In this latest Light and Energy Channel show we look at love in all its aspects.

     Claire is joined by Rhian Crystal Priestess, who is a spiritual teacher, healer and keeper of the crystal skulls and Noel Lockyer -Stevens who is an interfaith minister and author. Together they discuss “What is Love?” The need for self worth, techniques for bringing love into your life, moving into 2012 and beyond.

     To view the show click here : www.thelightandenergychannel.tv

     Useful Links: Rhian Crystal Priestess http://templeofthegoldenheart.com/ Noel Lockyer- Stevens – interfaith minister http://www.thefivewordlegacy.co.uk/ http://www.interfaithfoundation.org/users/lockyerstevens@hotmail.com

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    Sacred Sound Healing Treatments

     Come and experience the transformational resonance of  Sacred Sound together with the  Healing Power of Crystals

     Enjoy a Private Session with Rhian Crystal Priestess   The session includes the client laying on a couch with specifically chosen crystals laid out with healing sacred sound using crystal bowls and gong, followed by activation of the healing in themonochord chair—amazing experience—highly recommended!!!

     £25 for a 45 minute session

    Appointments available 10am -6pm

     (a £10 deposit is required on booking)

     

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    Satvic Foods -the latest Light and Energy Channel film – out now

    Sarah Bradshaw (Chinmayi) who holds wonderful meditation sessions , reiki and crystal healing at the centre joined me for the latest Light and Energy Channel Show.

     In this show Chinmayi explains “What are Satvic Foods and how they can benefit our health”

    A full list of satvic foods is available to download on the show notes.

     To view the show click here : www.thelightandenergychannel.tv

     Useful Links: www.keyoflife.co.uk www.lightandenergycentre.co.uk

     Now available from our shop: A series of 7 chakra balancing meditations channelled by Chinmayi and set to the music channelled by Thadaeus. Beautiful and enchanting meditations to create balance and harmony within your mind, body and spirit. Available as MP3 downloads or audio CD discs. Click on the link to listen to previews and to purchase http://www.thelightandenergychannel.tv/store/

     

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    Parallel Worlds – An interview with Josephine Sellers

    Our next show for you to view on The Light and Energy Channel  is Parallel Worlds—an interview with Josephine Sellers.

    To view the show visit – www.thelightandenergychannel.tv

    In this show we meet author and therapist Josephine Sellers to find out more about her extraordinary life.

    As far back as she could remember Josephine had experienced psychic phenomenon, knew she had lived before and seemed to carry within her a passion for exploring what life is really about. With her husband Brian by her side, their joint curiosity evoked for them a challenging, interesting and sometimes exciting life, but more importantly, they discovered they had led many lives, some of them together upon ancient sites in Dorset and Somerset.
    They were on a mission this time to rectify and adjust the energies generated by the events of centuries past.
    Jo recounts her tale and discusses reincarnaton, the coming together of soul groups in many lifetimes and where this journey has led her now.  

    Useful Links:
    www.josephinesellers.com
    www.transpersonalbooks.com
    www.stateofmindmedia.com

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