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DO YOU NEED A DRINK? J
ulie Ward is a qualified, expe- rienced alcohol specialist who runs ACT Alcohol based in
Bromsgrove. Her service provides one-to-one sessions to teach individuals how to gain control over their drinking. “It is important to make sure you
know how to drink moderately all year round,” says Julie. “Abstinence for a short period will give your body a rest, but it is not an an- swer to a healthier relationship with alcohol. “Many of us struggle to keep
our alcohol levels down… after all, it is a drug and that’s the na- ture of the beast! It’s all too easy to put it off for another time, when life will surely be easier. “Sometimes that can happen, but more often than not it is
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overlooked and you find yourself drinking more. How did that hap- pen!? It happens to a lot of us, but it’s what you do about it that makes the difference. Julie has developed an exciting new approach to cutting down, called “The Personal Formula”. “When you understand your own personal formula then long-term control is achievable. The key is to
learn simple rules and strategies for yourself that when applied guar- antee immediate results. It’s not difficult to learn, it doesn’t take very long and it will be the best thing you ever did!” Julie is offering free 30-minute
introductory “PERSONAL FORMULA” sessions at the Bromsgrove office. Either Julie (far left) or Louise (left) will introduce you to the formula and how it will work for you. Text “PERSONAL FORMULA”
to 07434 286826 and one of the team will respond immedi- ately, or call 01527 878162 to book an appointment.
Find more information by
visiting
www.actalcohol.co.uk or searching ‘ACT Alcohol‘ on Facebook
. Village Health
Tai Chi for all abilities W
hether you want to learn a gentle but effective martial art or you’re looking for
health and relaxation, Tai Chi and Chi- Kung (Qigong) can help. Mark Peters has been teaching
Tai Chi for well over 20 years and runs daytime and evening classes in Alvechurch and Hopwood, suitable for all abilities. “Tai Chi translates as “supreme
ultimate” and is both the pinnacle of Chinese arts and what you see people practising in parks in the early morn- ings across Asia,” says Mark. He first came to it as a martial art in
his early 20s and trained in Malaysia, Singapore and Taiwan, even taking a group of students to train in China. In recent years Mark has been
working with the NHS and training staff to use Tai Chi for patient reha- bilitation: “We are the only people working with the NHS locally.”
Mark adds, “Long before Mindful- ness became so heavily promoted, Tai Chi existed as a mindful activity. “It is so much more than just a
gentle exercise as it has been proven to improve your balance, circulation and respiratory function as well as strengthening your core,” he adds. Classes run at Alvechurch Village Hall on Mondays (10–11am) and Fridays (11am–12noon), and at Hopwood Village Hall on Tuesdays
(7–8pm) and Wednesdays (10–11am). There are classes for all levels, and Tai Chi can be practiced both seated and standing, with progress at a speed that suits you. For details of daytime classes visit
www.paintingtherainbow.co.uk, and for evening sessions see
www.kaiming.co.uk For more information call Mark on 07831 743737 or search ‘Kai Ming Tai Chi’ on Facebook and YouTube.
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