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Links
Alexander technique
Alexander Technique in the UK
www.stat.org.uk
Site of the professional body of Alexander teachers in the UK which has a database of qualified members and explains the history of the technique and how it works.
Alexander Technique International (ATI)
www.ati-net.com
Worldwide professional organisation with details of ATI teaching members, workshops, books and videos, and a range of links.
Channel 4 Health – Complementary Therapies
www.channel4.com/health/microsites/
C/comp_medicine/index.html
Part of Channel 4's Health site, this complementary medicine section covers Alexander technique, ayurveda, t'ai chi, yoga and many more therapies. Each section has a list of useful organisations and books.
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Detox
Detox Today or Diet Tomorrow
www.channel4.com/health/microsites/
H/health/magazine/food/foodmatters_detox.html
Channel 4 health article that explains what a detox is, whether it's safe, and lists some useful
organisations that will provide more information.
Drinking – giving up
Channel 4 Health – The Legal Drug
www.channel4.com/health/microsites/
H/health/magazine/drugs/legaldrug.html
Article about safe drinking, the effects of drinking and how to cut down. Also has a get help
section with loads of links and useful organisations.
Alcohol Concern
www.alcoholconcern.org.uk
A wide range of information and advice including a directory of local alcohol services and downloadable reports.
Smoking – giving up
ASH (Action on Smoking and Health)
www.ash.org.uk
At the frontline of the anti-tobacco lobby, the site contains information on the history and
politics of the tobacco industry.
Channel 4 Health – How to Quit Smoking
www.channel4.com/health/microsites/
H/health/magazine/drugs/smoking.html
Gives advice on how to kick the habit, and a section with lots of useful links.
Don't Give Up Giving Up
www.givingupsmoking.co.uk
NHS website with information on the facts and the risks, plus a Q&A section on smoking.
Pilates
Body Control Pilates
www.bodycontrol.co.uk
A reference source to find out more about the Pilates method; a database of qualified teachers
and advice on how to train to be a Pilates instructor is also available.
The Pilates Foundation
www.pilatesfoundation.com/
whatispilates/whatisindex.htm
Articles and general information on Pilates, plus a list of accredited teachers across the UK and
a section on useful books and videos.
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T'ai chi
Easy t'ai chi
www.easytaichi.co.uk
Provides top tips on when and how to practise the art of t'ai chi plus information on
classes for all ages.
The Lam Association
www.lamassociation.org
Set up by t'ai chi expert, Master Lam, this site has a list of recognised teachers in the UK who
offer public classes. Books and videos are also available to buy.
Yoga
Sahaja Yoga Meditation
www.sahajayoga.org
A method of meditation based on an experience called self-realisation. The site has articles on
the health benefits of this type of yoga.
The Yoga Learning Center
www.yogalearningcenter.com
US membership site which offers some basic online instruction on yoga positions.
Yoga Village UK
www.yogauk.com
Lots of useful information with links to local teachers and info on the different types of yoga available.
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Books
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Ageless Body, Timeless Mind: A practical alternative to growing old by Deepak
Chopra (Vintage/Ebury, 1998)
Based on the ancient Indian science of ayurveda, Chopra suggests that we can use our innate
capacity for balance in order to direct the way our bodies metabolise time. He maintains that
optimum health is about achieving this balance physically, emotionally and psychologically.
Deepak Chopra also has a website at www.chopra.com.
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Detox Diet Cookbook by Nicola Graimes (Anness Publishing, 2002)
Useful reading for those who are thinking about giving their body a break from the toxic
stresses of modern life. Examines how toxins affect us and offers ideas that range from a
one-day general detox, to a two-week liver-cleansing diet.
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The Detox Plan: Clearing your body, mind and emotions by Jane Alexander (Gaia Books, 2000)
Follow the questionnaires to check your toxic overload, and then choose simple ways to adjust
your lifestyle and begin your cleansing programme.
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The Effective Way to Stop Drinking by B Colclough (Penguin, 1998)
Discusses the reasons why people drink alcohol, dispels the myths involved, and offers advice
on ways drinkers can change their habits and attitudes. Features a preface by Elton John.
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The Essential Quit Guide to Stopping Smoking by Sara Litvinoff (Hodder and Stoughton, 2001)
Combines information, tips and practical help with the voice of ex-smokers and is structured
into sections such as: thinking about stopping, planning to stop, stopping, and coping with withdrawal.
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Grow Younger, Live Longer: Ten steps to reverse ageing by Deepak Chopra (Vintage/Ebury, 2002)
Chopra reveals how to roll back your biological age so you can feel, perform and look like you
did as far back as 15 years ago. Topics covered include blood pressure, muscle strength and cholesterol levels.
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Official Body Control Pilates Manual by Lynne Robinson et al (Pan Macmillan, 2002)
Written by a leading specialist, this outlines the fundamental Eight Principles of the Pilates
method for fitness, health and wellbeing. Recommended for all levels.
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Ten Steps to a New You by Lesley Kenton (QED Recording Services, 1998)
Complete programme for making lasting changes to improve both energy and looks.
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