Rumana Zahn

Naturally Speaking

Newsletter by Naturopath Rumana Zahn

May 2007

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Dear Reader

I tried to get the newsletter out last month but never managed it. Like many I had about a million and one things to do before going away on holiday. The good thing is that I now have much to share with you - the holiday, recent failures and the successes. The failures are a necessary part of life - who has ever ridden a bike without falling off? The important thing is to know how to pick yourself up and move on. Find out more in my personal reflections.

In this issue

Feeling unmotivated then the article on energy is a must read.
Aviva reviews the all talked about "The Secret" dvd documentary.
Read Sam latest trials and tribulations of life in her blog.

So sit back and be inspired.

With Love

Rumana

Personal Reflections

Rushing to get out the door one hour to go before leaving for my holiday, I stop in my tracks, the business project I was working on for weeks folds. I re-read the email. I'm gutted. I have no time to discuss or do anything to influence or change the decision. I feel frustrated.

In business or in our personal life sometime things don't work out no matter how much time or energy we put into them. The disappointment, the frustrations, the energy and sweat, it all feels like it's been a waste of time. At times like this it feels like wish I wish I stayed in my comfort zone; at least I don't have to experience pain or disappointment. But I know this is not the answer otherwise I never would have changed anything in my life.

Adversity offers us the potential to learn, to grow and understand more about ourselves and life. No matter how painful it might seem, if I reflect back I know that it was the hardest, the darkest times of my life that taught me so much. Not that I wish to go there again but it certainly has given me the motivation to know how I choose to live life now. I also know that when one door closes another one opens.

I welcomed the experience of a very enjoyable holiday in Cuba; dancing salsa and diving in the Caribbean, really did help to heal and revitalise the soul. The contrast of being in a communist country where there is little prosperity but lots of music and dance was quite an extraordinary experience. One cannot but feel gratitude that humans are so adaptable and the prosperity and freedoms we have in the west are really taken for granted.

So after a holiday and then the celebrations of a poignant birthday I am back at my desk and full steam ahead. I am currently working on another new project which is about to launch next month. I am so excited I am bursting to tell you but have to wait until the next month. So look out on the website and the next newsletter.

Award for Excellence

Rumana who runs the Complementary Medicine Walk-In Clinic at the Nutri Centre, Kingston Park Tesco Newcastle Upon Tyne was celebrating receiving her CAM [Complementary and Alternative ] Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Community 2007. "I am thrilled to have received this award and grateful to be recognised for the work that I have done", says acclaimed Naturopath and Herbal Practitioner Rumana.

How Do You Create More Energy?

Energy is our fuel; it is our get up and go. Have you noticed how energy is linked to your motivation? When we are full of energy we are bright and ready for action. When we lack energy we feel tired, become flat and listless and want to do less. Where does our energy go and how can we make more of it?

Sam's Blog

Hi this is Sam. I started my treatment with Rumana beginning of April 2006. She said I had an interesting way of putting the treatment into words and would I share my experiences with others! So here is my story, uncut! (PS I thinks she's brave letting me tell my story uncut but here it is).

Sacrifices

Oh my life!! Where have the last fourteen weeks gone!!!!??? I feel like I have been existing with my head filled with a haze of grey fog.....Not only have the wheels been well and truly off - but the torture I have put myself through trying to get them back on again has been exhausting!! I accept I am a little prone to over exaggeration but really!!! Life changing experiences and all that malarkey...I suppose if...

What's the Secret?

Inspirational Life Coach, Aviva Baran shares her wisdom to keep us all engaged with our inner sparkle.

Some of you may have already heard about a powerful dvd that is hitting the world. It's called "The Secret" - a documentary with metaphysicians, therapists, authors, etc. In a nutshell, it's about the law of attraction. Energy attracts like energy.

It's key principles state that -

Everything is energy
We have the power to create our own vibration (positive and negative)
When we think something we control our vibration
Our feelings are the conscious expression of that vibration
What we focus on with thought and feeling is what we attract i.e. you attract to you what predominates your mind
All that we are is the result of what we have thought
So it is of utmost importance to focus on what you do want rather than on what you don't want. If you focus on what you don't want you will attract that in to your life!

I mention it here because the more aware we are of our own thoughts, emotions and actions the more we create our own desires and thus wellness. As a Life Coach I assist you to focus on what you want and then start action. The universe honours action not intention alone. Integrating and applying these principles create empowerment, achievement and fulfillment.

If you would like to see if Life Coaching can work for you, take advantage of the free initial consultation, contact Aviva by email viv@artslink.co.za

Which Remedy?

There are so many good ones on the market but which one is the best to go for...?

When you buy vitamins or mineral supplements do you know the difference between food state vitamin supplements compared to that of chemical supplements? Food state supplements are complete vitamin and minerals within a food complex which means that there are supporting substances present to help the nutrients absorb into the cells. This is not always the case with chemically derived supplements. For example take Vitamin C, when it is associated with bio-flavanoids the absorption of vitamin C is greatly increased. It is the absorption into your cells that matters, meaning you are getting the most out of your supplement.

There are only a few companies that sell these types of vitamins. One I have come across is Cytoplan who base all their supplements on food state.

Cytoplan Tel: 01684 310099 or visit the Cytoplan website

(Some companies may provide discounts if you state referred by practitioner Rumana Zahn when purchasing).

Ready to Take Time Out?

Picture waking up to the peaceful sounds of the Sierra Nevada mountains of southern Spain, breathing in the fresh mountain air and slowly making your way to an inspiring and uplifting yoga class. The day is filled with food and drink so delicious that you bearly realise you are cleansing your body. You take a relaxing break by the pool, perhaps read a little or get ready to go for a meandering walk in some of the most stunning locations in the area. These are some of the delightful experiences and memories you will take away from the Yoga, Walking and Detoxification Retreat.

Benefits

Improvement in your health and wellbeing
Look good and feel good, improve your skin, hair and nails
Plan how to reduce unwanted body weight
Improve digestion and digestive disorders
Start focussing on a reduction/elimination plan of strong prescription drugs
Maintenance of health and wellbeing therefore reducing risk of future ill health
Feel the increase in your energy, vitality and zest for life
Access to experts in yoga and natural health

How will you achieve this

Set your health goals
Expert guidance on planning your year's health programme Taste carefully crafted delicious nutrional food
Experience herbal and detoxification organ cleanses
Yoga practices to stretch and ease away tension
Experience deep calm and peace with meditation and relaxation
Be with a team of highly skilled experts support you

Most people find this retreat deeply beneficial on all levels - mind, body, emotions, spirit, lifestyle. Read more by clicking on the links below.

Yoga Walking and Detoxification in Spain 20-27 June 07

Yoga Walking and Detoxificiation in Spain 15-22 September 07

Here are some comments from the last retreat.

"Location was fantastic - an amazing start to any holiday is to pick the oranges that you will eat for lunch!" Matthew Woodeson

"Programme was fantastic, experience massively informative." Mai

"Food was amazing, venue, excellent, spiritual, calming and perfect for what we were doing. The whole programme was fantastic, far surpassed my expectations.

I suddenly realised that there was more to me than I have ever allowed my self to believe." Sam Dixon

"I know so much more about nutrition and have come to understand my own digestive system in a way which I think will be life changing. Thank you so much!" Judith Lewis

"It's a great way to kick start a healthy living programme with extremely knowledgeable people around you." Odile Wittemans

"Gentle detox, gentle yoga, good food, great people, and wonderful mountains. Worth it.

6 days not enough. Ideally 2 weeks or even 10 days would be great" Teresa Saliba

Book now...

Events Diary

View full calendar here

The Natural Woman

11 June at 6 pm
Newcastle

Explore naturopathic approaches to women’s health including hormones, PMS, natural alternatives to HRT and fertility. We will also discuss how a woman’s natural cycle underpins every aspect of her life and how this affects her emotional wellbeing.

Yoga, Walking and Detoxification

20-27 June and 15-22 September 07
Andaluccia, Spain

Retreat in the beautiful mountains of southern Spain will help you to revitalise your health and rejuvenate your spirit.

About Rumana Zahn
BSc (Hons), DipM, CEd, MBRCP, KFRP, MH, MRNI, MGNI and MAMH

Rumana Zahn is a multi-disciplined practitioner in the field of Natural Medicine, principally a Naturopath and Medical Herbalist. She runs clinics in Newcastle - within a GPs practice, Darlington and Seaham Hall's exclusive Serenity Spa. Recently she set up a Walk-In Clinic at the Nutri Centre in the Kingston Park Tesco in Newcastle.

Rumana writes a health column for the North East Exclusive and is one of the key Advisors to the Institute of Complementary Medicine. She runs health improvement programmes and retreats internationally. She is passionate about natural medicine speaks and lectures regularly on the subject of creating health and wellbeing.

Rumana is a member of the British Register of Complementary Practitioners.

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