You know what it’s like when you’ve organised a party or an event, and you are never quite sure how many people are going to turn up? So it was for our recent Taster Day – but we didn’t have to worry at all! At one minute past ten, the first couple arrived to have their free taster sessions of everything that was on offer – and it went from there! The therapists who were offering free tasters were kept busy all day – visitors enjoyed acupuncture, reflexology and different kinds of massage. It was easy to spot those who had received treatments – they floated out of the door with smiles on their faces! The talks proved popular as well. Helen Malik talked about food intolerances, a common issue nowadays, especially with so much processed food in the typical diet and hidden “nasties” in many so-called natural foods. Yaso Shan demonstrated her skills and experience with herbal remedies and even made up a herbal remedy to ease arthritis during her presentation! Judy Sharp talked about the various ways in which past life traumas can trigger issues in the current lifetime, including relationships, health and money. It was all food for thought! We were delighted to see so many old friends there, and to welcome new friends to Vinings for the first time. Because Vinings has been going for 25 years, some people said “I used to come to you years ago, how lovely that you are still here!” while others said, “we’ve only recently moved to the town and we hadn’t found you until now” – so it showed that by getting out and about at The Orchards and the Town Day, we do meet new people! If you knew us ages ago, or if you have only just found us – come along and say hello!

HELEN MALIK BSc NMed; mBANT; CNHC registered; IFM member Helen has a BSc in Nutritional Medicine from the University of West London and is currently studying Functional Medicine with the Functional Medicine University in the USA.  She is a Member of The British Association of Applied Nutrition and Nutritional Therapy (BANT), the UK’s professional body for Nutritional Therapists, and is also registered with the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC). Tel: 01444 316 306 Website:    www.sussexnutritionclinic.com Helen will be giving a talk on food intolerance testing at our Free Taster Day on Sunday 21st September – so if you ‘d like to know more, come along and have a chat with her.