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The great thing about this is that what you do to benefit your body such as taking an infra-red sauna can sooth your mind while twenty minutes of binaural meditation does wonders to help you look and feel terrific.

EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUE (EFT)
EFT is an amazing self-help technique where you tap a series of acupuncture points on the face and upper body to clear emotional, physical and psychological issues. Based on impressive new discoveries regarding the body's subtle energies, EFT has been proven successful in thousands of clinical cases. It applies to just about every problem you can name and it often works where nothing else will. You can learn all the basics for free by downloading the EFT Manual here. If you wish to save time and dive right in, then explore the affordable EFT DVD Library here.

BINAURAL AUDIO TECHNOLOGY CDS
These CDs are useful for accessing deep meditative states. Designed to be listened to with stereo headphones, they send different signals to each ear, altering brain wave patterns. The noise you actually hear sounds like rain. The most sophisticated, designed to be listened to in a progressive series are created by Holosync Audio Technology: Available in the UK and Europe from:

Lifetools
12 Tilbury Close
Caversham
Reading
Berkshire RG4 5JF
Tel: +44 (0) 1189 483 444
Website: www.lifetools.com

From other countries contact:

Centerpointe Research Institute
4720 SW Washington Street
Suite #104
Beaverton
OR 97005
USA.
Telephone +1 (800) 945 2741.
Website: www.centerpointe.com

A simpler, less expensive version of the binaural technology, is available from Immrama. Their Insight CD includes three 24-minute tracks for meditation/deep relaxation. Their Focus 2-CD set contains a 72-minute track that can be used while exercising, a 50-minute track to heighten attention while working and a 22-minute track to boost creativity.

Immrama Inc
PO Box 16604
Tampa
FL 33687-6604
USA
Tel: +1 (813) 569 7770
www.immrama.org

FAR INFRARED SAUNA
Infrared saunas are ideal for detoxing the body and for easing aches and pains.

In the UK:
MagMed Ltd.
3 Willetts Court
Pottergate
Norwich NR2 1DG
UK
Tel: +44 (0) 845 22 55 008
Fax: +44 (0) 870 43 20 406
Website: www.physiotherm.co.uk

In the Asia Pacific Region:
MagMed Ltd
100 Munro Road
RD5 Tauranga
New Zealand
Tel: +64 (7) 552 4877
Fax: +64 (7) 552 4850
E-mail: infor@magmed.oco.nz
Website: www.4sauna.co.nz

MANDOLIN
Our favorite mandolin grater for salad making is made in Germany by Börner. You can order the ‘Swissmar Borner V-Slicer Plus’ online from www.amazon.com.

POWER PLATE
This cutting-edge exercise tool is backed by 40 years of scientific research. The Power Plate is used by top athletes to enhance fitness, increase muscle strength and heal injuries. It’s also excellent for reducing cellulite. Check online for gyms and salons near you that offer Power Plate. For further information contact the importer:

UK, IRELAND AND AUSTRALIA:
Power Plate UK
Liberation Fitness Systems Ltd
UK
Tel: +44 (0) 207 272 0770
E-mail: sales@power-plateuk.com

NORTH AMERICA:
Power Plate North America Inc
3363 Commercial Avenue
Northbrook IL 60062
USA
Tel: +1 (847) 509 6000
Fax: +1 (847 509 6004
E-mail: info@powerplateusa.com

NEW ZEALAND
Level 6
5-7 Kingdon Street
Newmarket
Aukland
New Zealand
Tel: +64 (9) 521 4745
Fax: +64 (9) 521 5746
E-mail: info@power-plate.co.nz

WEIGHT TRAINING
If you’re keen to get started on a strength -training program, we recommend Michael Colgan’s book: The New Power Program – Protocols for Maximum Strength. Vancouver: Apple Publishing Company, 2001. Also, Karen Andes’ A Woman’s Book of Strength. Perigee Books, 1995. The following videos are useful, although they’re available only in VHS-NTSC format. Unless you have a multi-system player, you may not be able to view them:

In Shape With Rachel McLish: Includes two excellent workouts – one for the upper and one for the lower body that use just a pair of dumbbells. A solid beginner/intermediate-level workout.

Shaping Up With Weights for Dummies by Tracy York: Includes 12 basic free weights exercises as well as stretching.

Keys to Weight Training for Men and Women by Bill Pearl: Includes three training routines with free weights. Designed to help you learn correct form. Available online from: www.collagevideo.com


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