LETTERS FROM GRATEFUL PATIENTS

EXTRACTS FROM GRATEFUL PATIENTS’ LETTERS

From Anna Pearson, Needlepoint designer and consultant

“Thank you for helping me to lose 11 Kg (2 stone) in weight. I know that my immune system has improved and that my energy levels have increased. Now my clothes fit me and I feel terrific. I really want to thank you, Penny.”


From Kate McBride, Professional potter

“I had M.E. for 3 years, then after a number of visits to the wonderful Penny Rushton, not only did she get me back on my feet, her support and help gave me the energy to start a new career as a potter. I am now so busy with work, I am turning jobs down – hurrah for Penny.”


From John Brien, Retired, due to M.E.

Referral to Penny Rushton at the Hale Clinic was the “turning point in my state of health. Penny’s holistic approach has been dramatic. Penny Rushton has succeeded in giving me good health where others have failed.”


From Gabriella Santinella, Opera singer and actress performing in London’s West End.

“Penny Rushton treats the whole person. Emotional , mental and physical health are all treated with care and compassion. After three months of treatments I feel less chronically exhausted and now perform on stage eight shows a week.”


From Zoe Martlew, Professional cellist

“My symptoms included chronic fatigue, psoriasis, insomnia, faint spells, persistent stomach upsets, severe performance nerves and generally high levels of emotional and physical stress.”
“ Penny’s treatments have transformed existence. Not only have the symptoms vanished, but the underlying causes addressed with a powerful combination of Homoeopathy, the Bioresonance device, dietary plans and counselling, always with absolute clarity, extraordinary insight and, above all, compassion.”

“Penny is a very powerful healer.”


From Tina Slade, Laboratory worker and personal assistant

“I am delighted with the dramatic improvement in my health. Having suffered severe migraines for 30 years, I now find myself able to lead a normal life.
It has been a pleasure to be treated by a practitioner with skill, empathy and insight of a degree to inspire great confidence.”

From Louise Hopkins, Professional Cellist, performing at Wigmore Hall

“Penny has quite simply revolutionised my approach to life, food , health; balancing my previously less than healthy lifestyle.”
“ The treatment is holistic and I have found the results to be quite extraordinary and long lasting.”


From Mali Tudno Jones, Professional Actress

Since seeing Penny Rushton , I have “lost a stone in weight and my various allergies have remarkably improved. Penny has shown me a much more positive way to approach life.”


From Elaine Parkin, Full time mature Student of Theology

“I had suffered with thrush since 12 years of age and my G.P. was unable to help. After suffering for 30 years, within a month of visiting Penny, the thrush had almost disappeared, by the end of the second month it had gone altogether.”

I’ve lost 20 lbs in weight and my alarming P.M.S. has virtually disappeared.

The results are so dramatic I can hardly believe it.”


From Mia Koppel Young Wife and Mother

“I am writing to highlight the amazing success of my treatment by Penny Rushton.” Penny was recommended to me to for the treatment of hay fever, which has not now returned this season for the first time in 10 years.

Penny has also been treating me for ulcerative proctitis, for which my doctor prescribed steroid enemas or invasive surgery. Penny applied a combination of Homoeopathy, dietary advice and counselling. I am now virtually symptom free and know that without Penny’s intuition and expertise I would not be feeling as well as I am.

I encourage you to advertise the success of Penny’s treatment for a chronic autoimmune condition, deemed incurable, which cripples thousands daily.”


From Mrs. C. Clarke Education therapist

“A year ago I was diagnosed with multiple gall stones and my surgeon recommended me to have a cholecystectomy. I was then referred to Penny Rushton whose holistic approach has been brilliant. Not only have I been able to eliminate the gall stones, but I no longer suffer from PMT and I am generally symptom free. Thank you Penny.”


From Mrs. C. Sanders
“Penny is a caring and compassionate therapist. With her help I was able to rebalance my body enabling me to conceive.

Despite seeing gynaecologists since the onset of my problems, Penny was able to go beyond the guidance provided by my doctors and cure the symptoms which had persisted for three years.”

WEIGHT LOSS FOR SUMMER HOLIDAYS

Keeping focused on a weight reducing diet is never easy. It always helps to have a definite goal in order to keep motivated. With summer holidays in sight, now is the time to get back into shape.

Long, light days allow exercise before or after work. Walking and swimming are probably the best forms of exercise to promote weight loss, particularly if done in conjunction with one another. Brisk walking is easy to incorporate into a daily schedule and is highly effective. If free time is short make the most of stairs, steps and escalators during your working day.

As well as increasing exercise, it is necessary to reduce your calorie intake somehow.

Reducing the size of portions is one option, eliminating certain foods is another. However, following an attractive diet plan of your own choice can often be the most enjoyable and effective solution.

Make the most of all the new season young vegetables and juicy berries. Salads come back into their own with fresh herbs and light dressings to make them extra delicious.

If you have strayed from your ideal clothing size, now is the time to return to reality.

Help is at hand:

Weight loss programmes can be individually planned and incorporated into busy working schedules.

Individuals needs are respected and worked into a specific programme.

You will be encouraged to follow a diet rich in nutritious and wholesome foods and delicious recipes will surprise and inspire you.

Homoeopathic remedies may be effective if prescribed in conjunction with a weight loss programme.

Arsenicum Album tendency to nibble when anxious, restless, fastidious types
Aurum Metallicum obesity in later years, depression
Calcarea carbonica natural tendency to gain weight from early age, comfort eating when anxious
Capsicum placid, may suffer with high colour in face, burning digestive tract
Graphites eating relieves burning in stomach, constipation, desires bland foods
Kali Carbonica loyal, conscientious types, prone to gaining weight, weakness, backache
Lycopodium small appetite, nibbles, desires sweet and farinaceous foods
Ignatia weight gain following grief, loss, averse to consolation, eats to compensate
Natrum Muriaticum reserved types, over eating from emotional upset, disappointment, desires salt
Pulsatilla lack of thirst, desires rich foods, desserts, ice cream which aggravate, soft natured Sepia mental, physical, emotional exhaustion, weight gain during hormonal change
Staphysagria anger and resentment, suppressed and sweet natured individuals

FERTILITY AND NATURAL THERAPIES

ABILITY TO CONCEIVE

The correct interactions between hormones are crucial to the health for young couples and especially to ability to start a family.

A woman’s reproductive cycle can be knocked off balance after prolonged or severe stress or by taking the oral contraceptive pill. These situations can sometimes lead to problems with fertility.

Homoeopathic treatment, as well as beneficial diet and lifestyle, can correct these imbalances enhancing one’s ability to conceive.

From Mrs. C. Sanders

“Penny is a caring and compassionate therapist. With her help I was able to rebalance my body enabling me to conceive.

Despite seeing gynaecologists since the onset of my problems, Penny was able to go beyond the guidance provided by my doctors and cure the symptoms which had persisted for three years.”

AVOCADO WITH BROWN RICE AND LENTILS

Main dish

This makes a simple and light summer salad. Prepare the rice, lentils and onion in advance for quick assembly.

Brown rice mixed and lentils are a classic combination, sometimes mixed with barley to provide a hearty dish known as Esau’s Pottage. Like avocados, brown rice with lentils possess nutrients which provide almost a complete meal in themselves.

Avocados:

High in fibre, supports gut health and weight loss
High in vitamins A, C,E and B
Rich in potassium
Excellent source of easily digestible protein
Contains lecithin, supporting mental health
Helps balance blood sugar levels
Helps to enhance beautiful skin
Supports circulation
Helps guard against stress and fatigue

Serves 4

1 tbsp short grain brown rice
½ tbsp wild rice
1 tbsp lentils
1 red onion, sliced finely
1 tsp rapeseed oil
2 avocados, sliced cleanly
8 black olives

For the garnish

4 sprigs French tarragon
mixed green leaves
4 tsp extra virgin olive oil
1 lemon, juiced

1. Cook rice and lentils in three times their volume of vegetable stock over a very gentle heat until tender and stock absorbed.
2. Heat rapeseed oil in a griddle pan and cook the onion slowly until almost beginning to char and caramelize.
3. Assemble rice and lentils, onion and olives in serving dish.
4. Garnish with mixed leaves, avocado, tarragon and dress with olive oil and lemon juice if desired.


ASPARAGUS SOUP

This is a wonderfully cleansing soup for those who love asparagus.

Asparagus:

Excellent source of vitamin E
Important source of folic acid
Useful source of betacarotene, vitamin C, phosphorus and potassium
Contains amino acid, aspartine, which stimulates kidneys and also promotes calm mood
Contains glutathione, principal antioxidant to counteract free radicals
Anticancer, antiageing, supports immune system
Diuretic, supports kidney and liver elimination
Supports joint health
Rich in probiotics, which encourage healthy gut flora
Contains purines, so avoid if you suffer from gout

Serves 4 – 6

20 small – medium asparagus stems, chopped
1 shallot, chopped
2 leeks, chopped
1 celery stick, chopped finely
½ tbsp rapeseed oil
1 litre / 2 pints hot vegetable or chicken stock (homemade or supermarket, avoid stock cubes)
1 lemon, juiced

For the garnish

1 tbsp chopped chervil leaves

1. Heat oil in a large pan and cook shallot, leeks and celery till soft and translucent.
2. Add hot stock and bring to simmering point.
3. Add asparagus and cook gently for 3-5 minutes until just tender.
4. Cool a little before liquidizing in at least two or three batches.
5. Return to pan, heat to simmering point, add lemon juice and serve garnished with chervil.

SALMON SALAD NICOISE, SERVED WARM

This delicious warm salad combines Mediterranean flavours and nutrients which support thyroid gland, hormonal function and the cardiovascular system. It also contains minerals to ensure strong bones and antioxidants which protect against cancer and ageing.

Serves 4

2 red peppers, 2 yellow peppers, halved and seeded
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp rapeseed oil for roasting peppers
4 salmon fillet, skin on
3 tbsp pine nuts
1 lb pack very small new potatoes
1 tbsp lemon juice
3 oz marinated anchovies, drained and chopped (reserve oil for dressing)
2 tbsp. small capers, rinsed thoroughly
1 small packet mixed dried seaweed (available from good health food stores)
1 small packet rocket leaves
1 small packet basil leaves, torn or shredded

1. Heat oven to 200 C, gas 7. Rub peppers with a little rapeseed oil, then place in large roasting tin, skin side up.
2. Roast for 15 minutes, then add salmon skin side down. Scatter with pine nuts and roast for further 10 minutes.
3. Soak seaweed in a little water for 3 minutes, then drain and squeeze out excess water.
4. Steam potatoes in their skins for 8-10 minutes until just tender, then cut into quarters.
5. Chop anchovies and place in large salad bowl with capers and reserved oil, olive oil and lemon juice. Mix thoroughly.
6. Take roasting tin from oven, remove skins from peppers when possible, then slice them. Add peppers, with any juice, to the salad bowl.
7. Add seaweed, rocket and basil to salad bowl and mix.
8. Remove skin from the salmon and flake fillets into small pieces with a fork.
9. Add it with pine nuts to the salad and serve warm.

GRAPES AND PEARS WITH ELDERFLOWER & MINT
Dessert

Fresh grapes, pears, elderflowers, local organic honey and mint are all known for their gentle qualities. When elderflowers are in bloom, this recipe provides the ultimate naturopathic support.

Pears and grapes are among the least likely foods to cause allergies.


Serves 4

225g /8 oz seedless grapes
2 ripe pears, cored and chopped
1 handful freshly gathered elderflowers, washed
1 tsp. local organic honey, optional
600 ml / 20 oz low fat, natural, bioactive yogurt
4 mint leaves, freshly chopped
1 tsp. grated lime zest
1 tsp ground cinnamon

For the garnish

4 extra mint leaves

1. Place elderflowers in a piece of muslin or linen and tie up to form a bag.
2. Place bag in a small saucepan and add sufficient water to just cover it.
3. Simmer gently for 15 minutes, then remove bag and discard flowers.
4. Continue to simmer the flavoured water until it has reduced down to approximately
1 tbsp, then add honey if desired and allow to cool.
5. Place grapes and chopped pears in serving bowl with elderflower concentrate.
6. Meanwhile, stir chopped mint, cinnamon and lime zest thoroughly into yogurt.
7. Serve grapes and pears garnished with mint leaves and with yogurt as a side dressing.

Roasted Yellow Peppers Stuffed with Quinoa and Green Olives

Vegetarian Main Dish

Yellow peppers take on a sweet, intense taste when roasted and make perfect shells for the quinoa filling which is dense in phytonutrients and earthy flavours.

This is a delicious, high protein, allergen free dish, so is of special value for those on restricted diets.

Quinoa, spinach / nettles, tahini and olives are all protein foods. Garlic, spring onions, tahini and nettles are of great value in treating allergic conditions. Together they contribute a great variety of phytonutrients including essential fatty acids, antioxidants, minerals and vitamins, especially calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sulphur, silica, zinc, vitamins A, B complex, C and E.

Serves 4


4 large yellow peppers, halved through their stems and only seeds removed
225g / 8 oz cooked quinoa
120 g / 4 oz bag young spinach leaves or equivalent young nettle and leaves and stems
12 green olives, pitted and chopped
½ tbsp rapeseed oil
1 small bunch spring onions, chopped
1 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tsp ground cumin
juice 1 lemon
1 tbsp tahini

For the garnish

1 tsp toasted sesame seeds

1. Preheat oven to 200 C / gas 6.
2. Place peppers on shallow, oiled roasting tray and roast for approximately 30 minutes, until soft and turning partially golden brown. Set aside.
3. Prepare quinoa according to instructions on packet (this is quick and easy) and place in large bowl.
4. Steam spinach or nettle leaves until wilted, approximately 5 minutes (protecting your hands against the stinging nettles by wearing gloves.) Press out all liquid and chop thoroughly.
5. Mix onion, garlic, chopped leaves and olives into quinoa.
6. Blend tahini with lemon juice and cumin and mix thoroughly into quinoa mixture.
7. Divide mixture between peppers and place in a oven 190 C / gas 5 for 20 minutes until completely heated through.
8. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds.

Salmon in Lemon and Ginger with Red Pepper Salsa

Red peppers are a rich source of vitamin C, as well as having a high antioxidant content. They have also been linked to a reduced risk of heart disease.

Serves 4

4 organic salmon steaks


For the marinade

grated rind and juice 2 lemons
1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
3 tbsp. soy sauce (optional)
12 finely chopped spring onions
2 large garlic cloves, crushed
1 tbsp. freshly grated ginger root

For the salsa

2 red peppers, seeded and finely diced
1 mild red chilli, seeded and finely diced
1 cucumber, finely diced
2 tbsp. celery or fennel finely diced
juice of 1 lemon
3 tbsp. chopped fresh coriander

1. Marinade salmon for 1 hour.
2. Combine ingredients for salsa.
3. Strain marinade from salmon .
4. Heat grill to hottest setting and grill salmon steaks until golden and just cooked.
5. Transfer salmon onto warm plates.

Serve with a green salad, quinoa and reserved salsa. The quinoa may be cooked in fish stock or vegetable stock plus a little orange zest and juice, for 15-20 minutes until germ separates.

Garnish with fresh coriander, finely chopped.

Watercress and Broccoli Salad

Side dish

This is a powerful, highly nutritious and detoxifying salad .
The health benefits of watercress, in particular, are outstanding.

Watercress:
Supports respiratory system.
Suports liver function and detoxification.
Supports kidney function with its diuretic properties.
Helps fight against cancer and ageing.
Strenghtens blood, bones and tissues.
Purifies blood and promotes clear skin, healthy hair and nails.
Has strong antioxidant and antibiotic properties.
Has aphrodisiac properties.
It is rich in vitamins A, B1, B6, C, E and K, iron, calcium, manganese, phosphorus and zinc.

Serves 4

120 g organic watercress, washed and roughly chopped
8 freshly picked, young dandelion leaves (or spinach leaves) washed and roughly chopped
1 small crown broccoli, broken into florets
1 avocado pear, sliced
4 char grilled globe artichoke hearts, sliced and drained from oil, if marinated


For the dressing
1 tbsp. flax oil or olive oil
2 tbsp. lemon juice
½-1 small clove garlic, crushed

For the garnish
1 tbsp. finely chopped parsley

1. Steam broccoli florets for 3-5 minutes until barely tender, then refresh quickly under cold water.
2. Mix chopped watercress and dandelion leaves and place in salad bowl.
3. Add sliced avocado, artichokes and broccoli florets.
4. Blend tahini with garlic and lemon juice and dress salad.
5. Garnish with freshly toasted sesame seeds and fresh parsley.

Nettle Soup

Starter

Spring is the best time to enjoy this velvety green soup with delicate flavour.
If you have access to the countryside, choose a quiet and unpolluted area to search for the young nettle plants.

Protect your hands while gathering the tender, young leaves and stems. Be sure to wash the leaves carefully and cook them while very fresh.

Nettles support the body’s defence to allergens in conditions such as hay fever. Nettles are rich in iron and potassium and they cleanse, purify and fortify the blood.
Nettles contain a high proportion of silica and help guard against brittle bones, hair and nails.

As well as being rich in vitamins A and C, nettles are warming, toning and raise yang energy in the body.

Serves 4

1 tbsp. rapeseed oil
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 sticks celery, chopped
450g / 1 lb potatoes, peeled and diced
225g / 8 oz tender, young nettles

For the garnish

4 tbsp. plain, low fat, bioactive yogurt, optional

1. Place oil in a large saucepan, then cook the onion, garlic, celery and potatoes over a low heat for approximately 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Add nettles and cook for a further 5 minutes, with the lid on.
3. Add 1 litre / 1¾ pints water, return to just boiling point, then reduce heat to lowest point and simmer very gently for approximately 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
4. Liquidise in several batches till smooth, then reheat and serve in warm bowls immediately.

Allergic Reactions

Around 30% of us suffer from allergies of some kind, whether it is hay fever, eczema or food intolerances with resulting allergic reactions, such as bloating and rashes.

When our body is under stress the liver has to work harder to do its job of detoxification.
Stress leads to dehydration which leads to further stress and toxicity.
Mast cells which line the gut are sensitive to hydration levels and are part of the chain of reactions that take place in the immune response.

When our body works effectively it protects us from invading organisms, without going into overdrive. An allergic reaction takes place when immune system misinterprets a normally harmless substance (such as grass pollen, cat fur, shampoo) as an invader. It responds by producing antibodies, which stimulate the release of saliva and histamine, causing inflammation and constriction of airways.

Histamine is metabolised by the liver, but if the liver is under stress this process will be less effective and the allergic reaction may persist.

The solution lies in stress reduction, keeping the body hydrated and following a diet that encourages healthy liver and bowel function as well as a strong defence system.