14 Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, May 11th, 2000


W e l l s p r i n g i s a r e a l s o u r c e o f v i t a l i t y a n d h e a l t h y l i v i n g


EX C E PT IO N A L LY well-informed and ethi­ cally presented advice, plus a remarkably wide range of organic foods, health supplements and herbal remedies are on offer at a new Clitheroe


shop. Wellspring is situated


just inside the Swan Courtyard, off Castle


Street, and is owned by consultant surgeon Mr Robert Hughes and his wife. Hilary, who has a B. Sc in nursing. The couple have both


used various complemen­ tary techniques in profes­


sional practice, going back many years. Few health


food shops can have such a well-qualified manage­


ment team! "The value of carefully


choosing supplements to maintain and enhance good health, as well as using natural remedies to treat symptoms, is becom-


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A D V E R T IS IN G FEA TU R E Editorial written by TIM PROCTER


Advertising co-ordinated by LISA RUDGYARD


ing more and more recog­ nised now," says Hilary, who is running the shop with her daughter, Miss Hannah Hughes. Mr Hughes is a busy


vascular and general sur­ geon based in Preston


after many years in Burn­ ley. His wife has worked in


various hospitals, but more recently has taught health studies to degree level. Currently she is studying for a university diploma in nutritional medicine. The shop's operations


are based on medical-style ethics, which underpins the choice of stock, the way it is presented and the care and knowledge put into giving advice. There is much good


quality evidence for the benefits of supplements


and herbal remedies. This evidence is regularly reviewed by Mr Hughes, who will use his expertise to ensure th a t the shop keeps abreast of all devel­ opments in this field. Mr Hughes explains:


"For example, the herb Black Cohosh has been shown to be more effective than IIRT for menopausal symptoms. However, for the prevention of osteo­ porosis it has yet to be researched." Hilary says: "Health


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supplements help main­ tain good health, and we have knowledge about complementary approach­ es to help in the control of nagging symptoms. Their place in everyone's lifestyle is assured as far as we are concerned. However, I need hardly say that con-


T H E impre ss ive exte r ior of the spa cious Wellspring shop in Swan C o u r ty a rd , Clillieroe.


ventional medicine and surgery are vital in many cases, and where appropri­ ate we will tactfully and without offering a diagno­ sis ourselves urge cus­ tomers to see their own doctor."


Wellspring - it has no


connection at all with the pub of a similar name - has carefully-chosen stock with a varied range of prices. Most are suitable for vegetarians and many for vegans. The couple are


both very keen to ensure that all the products they sell offer value for money, are ethically produced and undergo stringent quality control. All Wellspring's supplements on sale come from countries where reg­


ulation of medicine is very strict.


may only contain 50% of the specified dose of the active ingredient is a waste of money - and the presence of impurities


"Buying vitamins that


may even be harmful," they say. The shop is already wel­


coming customers, though the official opening is on Saturday. In the a f te r ­ noon, Jean Sharpies, a well-known Manchester-


based homeopathist, who has appeared on "Shop­ ping City", will be joining the team to offer advice to customers.


It is worth calling in just


to see what is on offer. Few people will not be amazed!


Knowledgeable staff and a very big range of healthy products


A VAST range of items from classic homeopathic remedies through herbal remedies, vitamins and minerals to organ­ ic toothpaste and organic spices lines the shelves and is displayed generally around the large Swan Courtyard shop. The key skills of the team are tested


most directly on giving advice on how to help with the very many conditions that can benefit from natural remedies and better nutrition. Several ranges of reme­ dies are stocked, offering classic and not- so-well-known products from places as far apart as Kirkham and New Jersey. "We are very careful only to offer prod­


The genetic modification and organic


food controversies hold no fear for Well- spring. Here again, there is an amazing variety of mostly organic foodstuffs, dried fruit, herbs, spices and the like for cooking and baking in the purest form. Organic baby foods, fruit juices and drinks, flour, herb teas, fresh yeast - you name it, Wellspring stocks it or will do its best to get it for you. "We have many of the special items,


ucts made under the best pharmaceutical standard conditions, and packed and labelled appropriately," says Hilary. "But that does not mean the cost is


excessive.” Optimum health and nutrition can be


achieved and maintained by intelligently- chosen supplements as far as Wellspring


is concerned - although this can be a con­ troversial area. "Some traditional doctors are emphatic that if you are not ill, you are all right," admits Hilary. "But there is a gap between not being


T H E sh o p ’s proprietors (c en tre ) with son David and d au g h te r Be th. 01)0500/10/11


ill and being as healthy as your body can be. The diet chosen by many people today leaves the body short of vital substances, but they can be replaced at modest cost, less than the price of a pint of beer a day."


and knowledge of the appropriate diets needed for children who are hyperactive," says Hilary, who has personal experience of this problem and can give sympathetic and knowledgeable advice to other par­ ents faced with it. Wellspring is one of the first shops to


knowledge and expertise in the team relating to health matters, retailing is entirely new. "Our newly-acquired till finds a new way each day to get the better of us," says Hilary. "And I would like to thank our first


customers who have shown amazing patience with our ineptitude with it."


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The revolutionary new treatment for eczema, psoriasis and dermatitis.Based on a centuries old African Herbal remedy, the growing reputation of Kigelia Africana has encouraged us to share the benefits of this amazing tree with you and we have used it as the basis of Themba. Added to this are Aloe Excelsa and African Lavender which nourish and soothe lesions on the skin, helping to reduce pain in inflamed areas and stimulating the healing process that occurs in and on the skin. Users have found Themba to have significant beneficial properties which may help relieve the itchy, painful and uncomfortable symptoms associated with these skin complaints. In the African tribal language of N’Dbele, Themba means ‘Hope’ and that is what we would like


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Available from Wellspring at £1 1.99 fo r 30 grams


For advice or help please


telephone 0 I 484 685 I 00 The Little Herbal Company


wishes Hilary at Wellspring every success with her new venture.


stock Thcmba, a remarkable new oint­ ment for use in excema and psoriasis based on a traditional African treatment but produced in Holmfirth. One Hughes family member has used this with dra­ matic benefit. Finally, whilst there is a great deal of


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