One From The Heart For Valentine's Day

On the eve of Valentines Day where everywhere we see symbols of the Heart, I want to talk about the importance of looking after and really being present in our HEARTS.

From my own personal experience over the last 2 years since Nico had his stroke I have felt and watched the effect the shock, trauma, and grief has had on my family's precious hearts.

For me personally I have particularly noticed this in the last 6 months where the grief has manifested in my heart. I have felt palpitations, breathlessness and deep sorrow and ultimately pain in my heart. This seemed to be only really noticeable at night when all is still and we are alone with our feelings and the mind chatter.

For me my biggest comfort has been to get into the Nikken Sleep System - the magnetic mattress topper, duvet and pillow. Cocooned in a magnetic layer of Far-Infrared Technology, Ionic Comfort Technology (releasing negative ions) and RAM - enhancing the Earth's natural energy. It has brought such relief to my nervous system which has then allowed me once in a calmer state to be able to meditate my way out of the constant sadness, anger, pain.

I also have put one of the Magchips on a ribbon and I wear it all the time so it is resting on my chest in the day and at night.

Magchips

What I have noticed is that as the grief stages have come and gone the Nikken products have supported me through this stage so that I have been able to transcend the pain and keep going through the process, not deny it, so that I am able to be emotionally present for my children and husband and be able to cope. I have actually woken up amazing refreshed and energised!

Getting into the Sleep System is really priceless, it is difficult to put into words how much my family all love it because of the comfort and support it brings.

The unique Nikken Sleep System

It is so important to listen to our Hearts, be in a heart felt place, even if it is really painful, respect our hearts and keep loving ourselves whatever arises.

If you would like an experience of the Sleep System please do get in contact with me.

Contact me Angela Pinem for more information or leave a comment or visit http://nikkenergize.com/angelashop.htm

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The Kenko Light - Ideal for Dark Times

Light, whether at home or work, has a huge effect on our well-being

The Importance of Light

Of course there are many factors that affect workplace productivity and well being. But according to a recent report one that is usually fairly low down the list for most employers is office lighting. However a recent study conducted by the American Society of Interior Design indicated that 68 percent of employees complain about the lighting situation in their offices. When you think about it this shouldn't be too surprising. Lighting, whether for work or domestic purposes, is obviously important both physically and emotionally.

The best light you can get is natural light. So if you can sit near a window that is ideal. However that isn't always possible. In some large offices, and especially large department stores, there can be many hundreds of square footage of artificially lit ceiling, without a natural daylight window in sight. Even outside of work we rarely take the opportunity to absorb natural light; it is now estimated that most of us spend more than 90% of our time indoors. In winter many people go days without seeing any natural light at all.

Natural light has been proven to boost productivity far more than the artificial overhead lights with which many company buildings are filled. If that isn’t an option, buy a lamp with a focused point of light and point its beam at your immediate workspace.

The Drawbacks of Artificial Lighting

Employees most often complain of lighting that is either too dim or too harsh. Dim lighting can cause eye strain and headaches, because, when lighting is inadequate, the eyes are forced to work much harder in order to see. Dim lighting can also result in drowsiness and lack of focus, which would obviously have a negative impact on employee motivation. On the other hand harsh lighting, is much more common than dim lighting and is just as harmful. Florescent lighting is particularly unkind on employees, known to cause a number of negative effects including eye strain and migraines - we wouldn't dream of having these monstrous light tubes in our homes so why do we think it's ok in the office?

The Nikken Kenkolight is ideal for home or office and retails for £120 in theUK

Be Natural if You Can

The best alternative to harsh lighting and dim lighting systems is of course natural light itself. In a UK study published in “The Responsible Workplace,” it was shown that windows were the number one determinant of the occupants’ level of satisfaction with a building! This effect is due to lighting’s ability to affect the human body in two ways: directly, in the form of affecting what and how well we are able to see, and indirectly, in the form of effects on our mood, behaviour, and even hormonal balance.

Natural lighting renovations have been shown to result in happier workers, less absenteeism, and fewer illnesses, and, because better lighting encourages satisfaction among workers, it also results in increased productivity.

A major office renovation may initially involve some cost of course but many companies are finding the gains due to energy savings and more importantly productivity more than make up for the cost of the initial investment. And it doesn't necessarily need to cost too much. There is nothing to stop individual employees installing their own desk lamp to alleviate the negative effects of overhead lighting. Many employers will be happy to provide these. By pointing a local light over your work space you can reassert some control over your personal light and banish annoying overhead shadows.

Light Designed to Replicate Sunlight

Where you are confined indoors most of the time, whether at home or at work, it is advantageous to use  full spectrum lighting. Our eyes respond better to artificial light which closely replicates the intensity and range of colours found in natural daylight. People who work under full spectrum light report feeling less tired and moody and experience reduced eyestrain. These types of lamps are also beneficial for alleviating the effects of SAD (seasonal affective disorder) which is naturally problematic during the long winter months.

The Nikken Kenkolight is a full spectrum natural daylight lamp that comes with an adjustable arm which makes it ideal as a desk spotlight or a background mood light. Equally suitable for home, work, office or bedroom, the lamp has three brightness settings, a LED display clock, an alarm (with gradual waking setting if desired), and USB port.

To learn more about the Kenkolight please have a look at this factsheet or feel free to contact me for details.

Grateful sources for this article:
http://www.andrewjensen.net/how-office-lighting-affects-productivity/
https://qz.com/874627/the-complete-guide-to-noise-canceling-open-offices-and-other-hectic-spaces/

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Would you Love to Sleep Better?

Do you feel there are never enough hours in the day and you just have to grab a few more late at night or early in the morning? Do you habitually burn the candle at both ends? Or do you attempt to get enough sleep but feel the quality is not what you need? Do you have a partner who snores or overheats? Is your bed too cold in winter and too hot in summer?

There is much advice about sleep but it isn't always practical in our modern lives. As a central component of their Wellness Home Nikken offers a passive aid that aims to improve both the quantity and quality of your sleep. The Nikken sleep system (comprising duvet, pillow, eye mask, and mattress topper - available separately or as a set) is the best investment I have made for my family. There is also a sleeping bag known as the Cocoon.

If you are serious about investigating this groundbreaking technology, and changing the health of you and your family, have a look at these video links below:

Official Nikken Sleep system video (6mins) 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpOEVNUYA8g&list=PLbYwffS1BlbNUCL7E56ajcAtNTZ3dgi6q

Dr Jim Bews (7mins)  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hr8O5uyjcgU

Dr Anne Bodak (7mins) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5QiqvDjYC8

And another more lengthy (32mins) one on how Sleep Matters by Dr Gary Lindner https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=da7GDSx77gs

It am always available to have a chat with you to find out more about your sleeping patterns and what might help you once you've had a chance to have a look at the links. Please feel free to contact me to learn more.


Many thanks, Angela Pinem

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Healing The Trauma of A Stroke - Family & Nico

Its hard to even begin to describe how Nico's stroke has ripped our family apart at the seams and after a year and a half right now seems the hardest time. But I am going to start with the first days and weeks and how we coped as a family and how important the Nikken products were in supporting us in our grief, anger, tears and total devastation.

When I first arrived at the hospital after a couple of hours drive, the first time I saw Nico after his stroke, not knowing if during that journey he might not make it. I knew I had to give him homeopathic remedies for shock and trauma and that, that alone could of taken his life. But I had to put that out of my head and just trust that he would make it and I would get to see his smile again.

Soon after arriving at the hospital I started to give him Arnica and Aconite, I only had 30c and alternated them every hour until my brother arrived who had seen a homeopath and brought new remedies which I gave him every hour for 48 hours. He also had some crystals under his pillow and on his heart chakra.

I also took Aconite and Arnica and the remedy Lotus. I had to hide that I was giving them to him as I knew I would be told that I wasn't allowed to. That was just the beginning of many stages where I had to think outside the box and just go ahead with the knowledge I'm doing this for Nico and I had to stand up to that in the hospital. There really is nothing they can give you to help with the healing from a stroke. Yes there is the clot buster drug but that just does the job it is supposed to do and that is if you get help in the first 3 hours. The consultant new from the brain scan it had been much longer than that before Nico got to hospital, so the brain damage was severe.

But I never gave up hope, I had to listen to all the worst case scenarios which shook me to the core but inside a voice kept saying and my friends and family, you don't know how this is going to be, I have to remain positive for our children and most of all for Nico. I would go and cry and then come back to his bedside as if nothing had happened. I never told him what the Dr or consultants said and told them not to also, I just kept telling him he can do this, he will be ok, we will get through this.

When all the Nikken products arrived a couple of weeks after is stroke I was so excited, it felt like the cavalry had arrived! I knew these products were not only going to support Nico in his healing journey but myself and our children.

For us at home we all had the sleep system, so important that we could get into bed knowing that our poor shattered nervous systems would be supported in our sleep, and for me I would be able to sleep and actually be able to get up and face the day. I was struggling with that big time before it arrived. Also knowing that the children who were so upset and so frightened would be supported and have peaceful sleep too and be able to face school. They also wore the power bands at night and when we watched a film and were on the sofa together it was never without the Kenkodream Quilt, and sometimes we would bring one of the mattresses down and have that too for extra support. It make us feel so safe and so warm in such exhausting times.

Nico in hospital had his insoles in his socks before he learnt to start walking and when he started physio in his chair. He was sitting and sleeping on the Kenko Seat, he had his power bands on, the water which we had at home too. Also the supplements Greenzmes and Complete Balance. I went backwards and forwards to the hospital a couple of times a day, bringing meals. I washed and dressed Nico every day as the nurses were so stretched and he needed that as a young man to keep his dignity and sense of self.

I would never have been able to keep going if it wasn't for the Nikken products, I don't know how I did do it, but I had to. I knew that when I wasn't there Nico's nervous system was continuing to be held and supported and his body and spirit energised so it could heal and deal with the trauma and shock, it made it easier to leave him each day, as hard as it was.

I never have had a day without my insoles in my shoes and my power bands, they are an absolute must. Plugging me and the family into natures frequencies with all the other Nikken products and then being in nature as much as we could was also vital. As soon as I could get Nico out of the hospital in a wheel chair I did. There is a lovely church near by with a gorgeous green small garden where you could feel the sun on your face and hear the birds sing. It was so important to escape from the hospital environment, which was relentlessly noisey, busy,  and depressing especially as some of the patients were acute and some passed away and they were all much older. We needed it to keep our spirits up. It was really difficult handling a wheel chair even though it wasn't that far away, but I was blessed as there was always a kind soul there to help when I was struggling to push him up the slight hill.

After five weeks Nico was transferred to the Neuro Rehab Unit and it all changed again.

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Sitting and Standing - Miracles Start to happen a month after Nico's Stroke

What I noticed very quickly when Nico started to drink the Pimag water and to sit on the Kenko Seat I brought into hospital, was he was more alert.  He had the mstrides insoles in his socks, his right side was warmer for a start, as the circulation was compromised on his right side, aches and pains became less. Also as he wasn't able to walk, he could sit on the bed without falling to the side and in the chair by his bed, his core muscles were strong and his balance was good, he was lucky.

The KenkoSeat I moved from the chair to the bed so that he was always on it. Being so lightweight and comfortable it was easy to do.

He started to have more energy and sleep less. He was energised and started to try to stand. Then he was standing one day and all the nurses were telling him to sit, his consultant was amazed on her rounds one morning to see him standing, but he didn't want to sit - he wanted to start to learn to walk again. And sure enough within a couple of weeks of having the Nikken products on him he started to learn to walk - a few steps to start with. Hard and very exhausting work in physio, but all the time the Nikken products were energising and supporting his healing, so when he was resting or sleeping his body had the perfect environment to heal and the therapies he started to have in hospital, acupuncture, Bodytalk and Cranial, those therapies were energetically anchored in by the Nikken products which increased the healing potential.

He had his Powerband necklace and bracelet on his right wrist, he wore them all the time.

He stopped bruising as badly from the heparin that was injected into his stomach and warfarin into his arm. Plus the constant blood tests.

His appetite was so good, I have to say I cooked and brought in all his meals, Nico's diet at this point was fundamental for his healing I had to make sure it was balanced, no processed foods, a good clean diet and I supplemented between meals with the Nikken Complete Balance and Greenzymes which he loved. What was amazing was that by the end of 5 weeks in hospital after his stroke he had gained weight not lost any at all! And had started to take his first steps.

At this stage we were given no hope for his recovery, that is the norm with brain injury no certainty, no reassurance. I had no idea if he would actually be able to walk again, the speech part of his brain so terribly damaged and I was told that his right arm may never be usable, the bottom line was he would be disabled but to what extent no one knew. I decided that I would never tell Nico any of this 'prognosis' and I knew in my heart that this was not his future and he was going to have to to really fight and how could he do that if he thought it would be in vain.

Nico is an incredible fighter, there was no way he was going to stay sitting, it was to his down fall as he fell, and at that point he had to realise he had to have help and needed to build his strength, it did shake him up, luckily he didn't break anything but it only fired his path to keep trying. Also knowing that he had 2 young children who desperately were willing him to get well too.

When he was transferred to the Neuro rehab unit at the Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath, his healing and strength went up a whole new level.

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