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"Totally Tranquil started out as a dream many years ago. I was a young mum. I went to college so that I could reclaim my identity as a person," says owner Mary. "I took a course in reflexology and within the first month of being at college I decided that one day I would open a therapy space and offer accessible, affordable tailor made treatments for all people.

"The best way for me to answer this is to share my own story of how clearing the ‘madness' within me allowed me to find the treasures of the Earth as I slowly pushed deeper into shamanism. Always a knower and seer but immersed in a family consumed with ‘madness' I doubted the location of my own sanity.

The Sussex Eating Disorders Clinic has been founded by Greg Szanto to help the increasing number of people who are suffering from eating disorders.

Don't miss Lushington Chiropractic's annual wellbeing open day on Wednesday 9th August (10am to 2pm). Want to find out more about chiropractic and how it can help you. Intrigued about acupuncture but not ready to take the plunge?

They're holding treatment tasters throughout the day, including an introduction to acupuncture, massage and posture advice. Sample delicious homemade cakes, chat to chiropractors and even win fabulous prizes throughout the day.

Q So what actually happens during a Reiki treatment with an animal?

A wonderful technique that really could change the way you feel about yourself and about the things you want to achieve in your life. Caroline from the Eastbourne Hypnotherapy Practice explains; "We often find it difficult to make changes in our lives because we have learned negative beliefs associated with those changes. How many times have we been told that it's difficult to give up smoking, yet most of our clients have no difficulty at all.

This month, we're hearing lots of good news about an extraordinary new tonic made from all natural ingredients. It's called Mazu Gold, and whilst established in America, it's only just hit our shores. The overwhelming majority of testimonials from people taking Mazu Gold report better sleep, and more energy throughout the day.

There has been much written on positivity in the self-development world. It is the basis of teachings of the ‘law of attraction', ‘cosmic ordering' and ‘The Secret'. But how easy is it to get and nurture a positive mind even in times of stress and dis-ease? In my role as a life coach I aim to heighten people's positive attitude and thinking so they can flow through life with ease. Two quick tips from my ‘Awaken Positivity' workshop:

The stuff we own says a lot about us, but we acquire more possessions on a daily basis, so unless we increase the size of our house each year, it follows that we must, at some point have a bit of a clear out. Words which fill my boyfriend with dread. Our things are important to us, or course. Often they have deep emotions attached to them.

The delightful Source of Light retreat is set in a tiny hamlet surrounded by stunning scenery, high in the mountains above Malaga, promising stillness, pure air and scents of mountain herbs as you practice in the yoga circle shaded by olive trees. The host Richard, offers vegetarian, vegan and ayurvedic cooking, and his wife Betty provides massage, reiki and Bach flower therapy. The holiday is suitable for men and women of all ages and levels of experience including beginners.