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JULY TODDLER OF THE MONTH

Stanley Hughes Born March 2008

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THANK YOU CLARE

Hi my name is Phyllis and I first went to Clare in May, I have suffered from bouts of diarrhoea at least once a week for about 5 years and, although I have been to the doctors and had tests, was told that everything was normal and basically I had to live with it.

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Relaxation Your key to improved Health and Well Being

By Kathy Ward Dip.C.Hyp.NLP. GQHP, GHSC. Advanced Hypnotherapist, Professional Yoga Therapist, Registered Yoga Teacher, Motivation Coach, Master Practitioner of NLP. GHSC Validated Practitioner. Did you know that the most beneficial exercise you can learn is deep relaxation? Why? Because stress is considered the foremost contributor to poor health and a major factor in heart disease, cancer and many other diseases. If you are un-well, then stress increases the risk of your defences being overwhelmed.

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Time to detox with colonic irrigation.

Perfect 10 is delighted to welcome Katie Molloy to their team. Katie specialises in Colon Hydrotherapy. This holistic therapy cleaning the colon is the first step to kick start weight loss, reduce bloating, constipation, skin problems, IBS and much more.

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Bunions Toe Deformities

The foot is roughly divided into three sections the hind-foot, the mid-foot and the fore-foot and toes. The function of the toes, especially the big toe, is to help us balance and to push people forward during walking or running.

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Ginkgo and Magnesium

Ginkgo and Magnesium a useful combination of active substances How fit you feel as you get older depends predominantly on the condition of your heart, circulation and brain.  Forgetfulness, concentration problems, higher irritability, aggressiveness, rapid tiring, nausea, tinnitus and a lowering of joy of living can all be caused by a narrowing of the blood vessels (e.g. arteriosclerosis) leading to the brain.  The brain only makes up 3% of the body’s weight and uses about 22% of all the oxygen the body has at its disposal.  Through a narrowing of the vessels the oxygen supply to the brain is often obstructed, which normally causes a decrease of brain function.

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Review Hair Benitachell

Review Hair Benitachell welcomes Tanya, a new stylist to their team with 15 years experience in hairdressing, she is Toni and Guy London trained and will be working at Review on Mondays and Thursdays, specialising in all aspects of modern hairdressing. Fancy a new look then give us a call and take advantage of our special introductory offer of 30% discount.

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SUNLESS COUTURE TAN

Everyone likes to keep that healthy summer glow all year long but not everyone has the time or the desire to lie out in the sun all day. As we all know this can result in skin damage, premature ageing or even skin cancer.

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De Pelo hair salon

De Pelo hair salon was founded by Denise Hardwick in January 2007 with just one assistant. Denise entered the hairdressing industry in 1980, she secured an apprenticeship with one of the most prestigious Salon’s on London’s Bond Street. After completing her training with flying colours she then moved to Brighton to set up her own hair salon in 1983. Every year Denise attended advanced courses to keep up to date with everything new that was happening within the industry.

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If a day at the spa sounds like pure heaven, this is the place for you.

By Amanda Villamayor When I first walked around this fabulous complex I knew it was large, but I had no idea exactly what was inside. It was more like the Tardis. As well as being a fabulous 4 star hotel, restaurant and spa, the amount of treatments available are astounding. With over 40 facial and body treatments I was like a kid in a candy shop.

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Mark Phoenix Hypnotherapy July

Female Focus talks to the Costa Blanca and Costa Calida’s only practising PURE HYPNOANALYST, Mark Phoenix Dhp MIAPH MNRAH, about Common questions about hypnosis, hypnotism and hypnotherapy.

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Help Association Vega Baja Welfare Officer

The Help Association Vega Baja is excited and pleased to announce that from August 1st 2008 they will be able to offer the services of a ´Welfare Officer´.

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Medaesthetics July questions and answers

Question: I have been told that I can have Botox injected for my underarm sweating which is really severe and making my life a misery. Is this true and how do I go about getting the treatment. Miss A.P. Almeria

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YOUR FAMILY HEALTH MAY BE AT RISK

The World Health Organisation ranks allergies to dust mites as the sixth biggest health problem in the world today and your family may be at risk.

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July Mother and Baby Corner

Maggie, who is Clinica Tarraula’s Health Visitor and Midwife, will be pleased to answer all your questions. Please write to her at: Clinica Tarraula, Edificio La Plaza, No 8, Ctra Cabo La Nao s/n, 03730 Javea, Alicante or e-mail her on healthvisitor@ctonlineclinic.com

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WHY CHOOSE CARE 4 YOU IN SPAIN

By Amanda Villamayor There are times in all of our lives when we need a little extra help. After a hospital operation or accident, When physical health is giving concern, If mental health is causing distress, when loved ones cannot cope, or as a terminal illness takes effect. At these times, call on the professional carers.

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The Menopause - Medcare July

Written by Ivy Bradley, Medcare’s Advanced Nurse Practitioner More than 70% of women experience symptoms relating to menopause. Hot flushes, night sweats, mood swings, loss of concentration, forgetfulness, difficulty in sleeping, loss of libido… the list goes on.

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Toddlers Gallery

Daisy - Kate with her favorite mag!! She maybe one of our youngest readers yet!

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Satisfaction Guaranteed at Hair OTT

As the summer is upon us, it’s nice to see some different looks for ourselves as well as our younger members of society! Here we have Aidan a local school boy ready for the beach and to live life to the full!

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Summer Skin Solutions

Donna at Skin Solutions in Parcent is now a fully trained operator of the amazing CACI ULTRA machine as well as her many other skills in the field of beauty treatments.

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How Clare has improved my quality of life by Angela Liddicoat of Quesada

I suffer from fibromyalgia. This means chronic pain involving the muscles and tendons. It makes many tasks, such as driving a car, from impossible, to possible with varying levels of discomfort.

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PILATES

What is PILATES? Contrary to popular opinion Pilates is not a new technique but was developed by Joseph Pilates as long ago as the 1920s and has been practiced ever since.

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Look after your skin this summer with Priadara

What’s so special about Priadara skincare?

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Facial fillers

Previously we have looked at Botox treatments and this week we will see how facial fillers are used to help people stay looking good.

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Supplements For Women

Because of her monthly cycle and her menopause, the body of a woman is subject to exceptional changes in the hormonal balance, often causing unpleasant symptoms.

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Breast Reduction

Woman with very large, pendulous breasts may experience a variety of medical problems caused by the excessive weight, from back and neck pain and skin irritation to skeletal deformities and breathing problems. Bra straps may leave indentations in their shoulders and unusually large breasts can make a woman or a teenage girl feel extremely self-conscious.

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June Mother and Baby Corner

Maggie, who is Clinica Tarraula’s Health Visitor and Midwife, will be pleased to answer all your questions. Please write to her at: Clinica Tarraula, Edificio La Plaza, No 8, Ctra Cabo La Nao s/n, 03730 Javea, Alicante or e-mail her on healthvisitor@ctonlineclinic.com

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LIPOSKIN RADIOFREQUENCY

THE NEW TREATMENT FOR CELLULITES AND FLACCIDITY part 1 There is a new therapeutic technique as alternating to apply for the improvement of the cellulites and laxness skin, is the RADIOFREQUENCY effective, easy and safe.

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Girlies pamper time package.

At Victoria’s we have noticed that some clients are shy to visit a salon for the first time, so with this in mind we have come up with a new Girlie pamper time package, so rather than go on your own get a group of friends together and go and have a fun and relaxing afternoon or evening at Victoria’s.

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Taking That First Step

Imagine coming out of a shower and seeing a lean, fit, and energised body reflected back to you from the mirror! Perhaps when you were younger (a lot younger) that may have been so, but now the passage of time and a lack of structured exercise has left you with a few too many wobbly bits where there use to be toned curves! It is so easy to let things slip and that diet and exercise programme you have been promising yourself can always wait!

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HELP YOUR HEART by Dr Jean Millar

The word cholesterol is on everyone’s lips these days, and after that comes statins. However, before you become hooked on your cholesterol levels, and start taking your statins, it is important to realise that this is far from the only factor that affects your heart, and some cardiologists do not believe that it is even the main one!

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Anxiety and stress

Female Focus decided to speak to Mark Phoenix, on the issues of anxiety and stress. As an experienced Hypnotherapist and Psychotherapist, Mark has helped many clients deal with anxiety and stress related conditions. Mark explains that Anxiety and Stress respond amazingly well to Hypnoanalysis in fact, Hypnoanalysis is ideal for any kind of emotional or psychological symptom or complaint.

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HAIR OTT MAKE OVER

Hair OTT salon has been opened since August 2005, although they also have a chain of salons back in the UK which have been going since 1976. The services offered range from the traditional cutting and colouring to the other extremes of Racoon international extensions. 

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A VERY HAPPY MICHELLE FOLLOWING TREATMENTS AT BEAUTIFUL YOU

“Well folks I’m coming to the end of my course now and I must say I am really, really pleased with the results. As you can see below in the before and after pictures the skin is much tighter and lifted around my eye area and the naso-genian folds (which are the lines from the side of the nose to side of the lips), are much more lifted, and the upper lip looks firmer and not dipped at the corner, WOW!”.

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Medaesthetics June Questions and Answers

Question I would like to have fillers in my facial lines but I am worried that something might go wrong. What would you recommend as the safest fillers to have. Mrs.A.P. Elche

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