Nikken's Founder Isamu Masuda, and The Five Pillars of Health

Nikken was borne out of an idea that occurred to Isamu Masuda back in the early 70s. Seeking cash to help his handicapped son, the young Japanese shop assistant hit upon the idea of putting magnets in people’s shoes – and created a business empire.

Magnets? It all sounded so weird, as strange stories spread about astronauts using magnets in outer space to stay healthy, and self-styled experts peddled fanciful theories about why magnets have healing powers. It turned out that NASA really does put magnets in astronauts’ suits, and magnets have been used therapeutically for thousands of years...

Isamu Masuda is now a slim man in his 70s who glows with health and exudes warmth. However it wasn't always like that - he was a sickly child from a poor family, with chronic hepatitis. His father died in the Second World War and his mother managed a small shop. At 18, Masuda found a job with a bus company and over the next few years worked his way up from washing buses to being a desk clerk. At 27 he met and married his wife Fumie, who was working as a travel guide.

Obsessed with health, he worked part-time in a health shop, and the chances are he would have continued in this ordinary anonymous way, had not his son, Koji, been born with a tragic handicap. Doctors couldn’t explain why Koji had been born with this extreme defect.  Isamu was devastated and, still sickly himself, was galvanized into action.

He decided, simply, that he had to make money:

“The doctors said it would be very expensive for Koji to have an operation and I had nothing.”

But he also wanted to do it in a way that would help others as well:

“I started thinking about how we use pebbles in our public hot baths. When you walk on them they stimulate the soles of your feet.  I knew magnets were therapeutic.  In Japan we’ve used them for thousands of years to help healing.  I put the ideas together and made a magnetic insole for a shoe.”

He began to sell his insoles door to door. There was immediate success. His customers claimed they felt better.  Their circulation improved, they had fewer illnesses; even chronic insomniacs began to sleep through the night.

“There were many problems and difficulties to face, but what drove me on and gave me courage was Koji. I had a vision. I was 100% certain that one day, people everywhere in the world, would be walking on my insoles. I knew I could do it, but I had no idea how.”

He approached Katsumasa Isobe, a financier, who remembers those early meetings:

“Isamu was not well. He coughed and looked awful but he had a good idea so I supported it.” 

...and by the time Koji was two, Isamu could afford the medical treatments his son needed.

As part of the Japanese tradition of holistic medicine, Isobe and Masuda expanded the business without worrying too much about why the insoles actually helped people to feel better. They were circumspect, making no medical claims, and never saying they could cure the sick – only that their magnets would give energy, and promote health and well-being.

For the first three years Nikken sold only insoles. Soon the product line and geographical reach was extended first by distributors in Taiwan, China and Thailand, swiftly followed by management staff setting up offices and factories. Nikken became one of the fastest growing companies in Japan's history and by 1993 had moved into 12 countries.

As Nikken expanded, Isamu Masuda mused that physical health was not enough on its own:

“There are five pillars of ‘wellness’. You must also be healthy in your mind, in your close relationships, in finances and in your connections with your community to experience total ‘wellness’.”

Because his own life had been filled with health challenges, this visionary father, like many Nikken consultants since, determined within himself to find an answer that would provide his family with both the money it needed, and the health he himself had been deprived of as a child.

Nikken was built on Masuda's original magnetic insoles invention. Today Nikken still supplies the latest in advanced magnetic insoles. Click on the banner below to visit my dedicated website>>



Adapted from a story by Sam Westmacott via www.theroyalalliance.com

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Natural Healing - A Nikken Case Study

The following testimonial comes from Nikken Consultant Angela Pinem. Angela can be contacted via facebook at https://www.facebook.com/angela.pinem

Important Medical Disclaimer:

The following is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Testimonials are provided by persons who want to share their positive personal experiences. The testimonials are not endorsed by Nikken, nor is there any implied claim of healing, therapy or cure for anyone reading them. Our Independent Nikken Consultants do not make any medical claims. Nikken products are not medical devices and may not be recommended to treat specific medical conditions. 

Angela's Story

I want to share my experience that I have seen with nerve regeneration and bone healing with my daughter Sienna after she fell and shattered her elbow joint a year and a half ago.

It is important to understand how bad this injury was and then the nature of how it healed in the following months, it was quite extraordinary.

Initially after the X-rays the injury didn't seem so bad but then after the weekend when the consultant saw the X-ray on the Monday morning it was clear she needed surgery as soon as possible.

Before the surgery there was not really very much pain. I was told it would be about half an hour of surgery but when they started to operate it was much more complicated. Sienna had to endure two and a half hours of surgery where they wired the joint.

As soon as Sienna came out of surgery she was in a very distressed state and reacted extremely badly to the morphine they had given her during the operaton, she was also in terrible pain which I found so upsetting. I wrapped her immediately in the Nikken Cocoon Sleeping Bag*, to help calm her nervous system from the shock and trauma she was feeling.

Unfortunately she was in extreme pain but she had had all the pain killers she was allowed at that point. I had the Nikken seat with me which actually I sat on because I felt so distressed. I placed one of the Nikken insoles inside the sling in the area of the operation around her elbow. I put the Nikken Powerband round her neck.

She spent two nights in hospital. The first night was very stressful with her being constantly woken up to check that her fingers were ok and she could move them. They were very painful. I had also filled up bottles of water from the Pimag Waterfall which were an absolute blessing as Sienna was dehydrated and her system needed to start to flush out the painkillers, the morphine and anaesthetic.

The day after the operation she was up out of bed colouring, smiling and much happier.

When we got home from the hospital she slept in with me for a couple of weeks within the Sleep System which was so important for her nervous system because of the pain she was experiencing and the trauma she had been through - we had all been through a lot. The operation had left her totally exhausted and depleted.

I started to give her Nikken CalDenx supplements to aid with the bone healing.

In the couple of weeks following the operation her arm was in a half cast with two wires. It was clear though that two of her fingers had nerve damage from the operation probably because the ulnar nerve had been disturbed. They were very painful, and curled, she couldn't straighten them. I was told that it would take potentially a year or so to recover, as nerve regeneration is very slow, but it is far quicker in children because they are naturally growing all the time. Also that she may never be able to have full extension of her arm. I found it all hugely upsetting.

Once the plaster came off her arm was in an L shape and she didn't want anyone to touch it and she didn't want to move it. At this stage I was able to put a Powerband bracelet around the upper part of her arm. Her arm was constantly in a sling- she even slept with it on.

The surgeon told me not to massage the arm but from energy testing I felt it was what was needed, and along with physiotherapy bit by bit she was able to start to move it. It was incredibly stiff. Then I put the Kenko Wrist wrap around the area once the wound had healed with a Kenko Power chip magnet inside. These helped greatly with the discomfort and in keeping the area warm.

All the time she had the power band on day and night, the sleep system at night and after school in the following weeks she was exhausted so I would wrap her up in the Cocoon Sleeping Bag as soon as she got home. Lots and lots of the Waterfall Water. Lots of sleep too.

What I found was she did not need pain relief for as long as I thought she would have to. What I believe is that the Nikken products provided the right environment for her body to heal from the shock and trauma of the accident while aiding the bone to heal and the nerves to regenerate.

Two of her fingers though seemed permanently clawed and there was of course the worry of how the joint would long term recover. But I couldn't focus on that as I had to just take each day as it came and trust that she would heal in time.

Step by step more flexibility came to the joint and after about 6 months one day she just said to me "Look Mummy I can straighten my fingers!" I was so shocked it happened just like that - suddenly they were almost normal again. She now has full extension of her elbow.

I am so very grateful that we had all the Nikken products and the knowledge of which products to use purely because my husband had suffered his stroke just 6 months previous to all this happening and we had seen and continue to see how they have supported him and us all as a family.

Please contact me at angela@nikkenergy.com for more information, or leave a question or comment below.

* please note the Cocoon Sleeping Bag is available on limited edition only. Please call for details.

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Harnessing the Earth's Natural Magnetic Energy

Magnetic energy is a key principle of both Far Eastern cultures and traditional Chinese Medicine. This principle has led to the development of practices such as acupuncture in the Western world. Nikken magnetic technologies have been developed for over 40 years to provide a carefully designed, supportive environment, and Nikken’s magnetic products are designed to fit easily into our normal day-to-day lives. This can be in the form of our Sleep System using products such as the Naturest® Kenkopad® and the Duvet Cover, via special magnetic insoles – Kenko mStrides® or even harnessing this magnetic energy whilst sitting down in the form of the KenkoSeat®.

The most recent development in magnetic innovation is represented by Nikken patented DynaFlux® Magnetic Technology. DynaFlux features a series of individual magnets within an organised structure that places them in polar opposition at several points. Positive or negative poles face each other. Interlocking construction holds these components in place to overcome the repulsion generated by this arrangement. Placing separate magnetic fields in opposition produces a multiplier effect with two notable results:

1. One result is that the magnetic field is intensified in each of these areas, providing 100% magnetic coverage of a complex field within a flat surface.

2. The other is a magnetic field that extends farther from the surface and increases the depth of penetration. This equates to increased gauss strength (the measurement of magnetic flux density).

Patented DynaFlux® Magnetic Technology is at the foundation of the KenkoTouch® and the MagCreator®.

The KenkoTouch® is a small handheld device that delivers pulsating magnetic wave therapy that may help relieve muscles discomforts. The massaging effect leverages the mechanical motion of strategically placed moving nodules; that produce a firm, slightly yielding sensation. The MagCreator® also harnesses this technology to specifically target the back. The specially designed magnetic head is engineered to roll fluidly down the spine and may help soothe tired, tense muscles. The surface nodules add an extra level of massaging stimulation. This can be used either on yourself or on others for that extra level of relaxation.

The MagCreator® is currently available with a saving of 50%. Please visit the online store here.

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Team Member Focus - Reiki Master Lesley Collinson

We are delighted to welcome new team member Lesley Collinson to Nikken. Lesley is a trained Reiki Master and has a passion for helping both people and animals having run a successful canine behaviour practice for over 25 years training with some of the best names in the field of animal psychology. Practising Reiki since 2001 she become a Reiki Master Teacher in 2006.

"I sustained a life changing spinal injury at the age of 13 which has led me to explore many different therapies over the years both holistic and conventional. Reiki has by far been the most successful and powerful of those therapies in helping me and the many people and animals that I have treated."

Dogs

Lesley's dog training business helps dogs and their owners. The aim is to help you to live a happy and harmonious life with your dog without the need to spend hours using complicated or harsh dog training regimes. By using simple techniques that your dog will understand Lesley can help you iron out unwanted behaviours.

Each dog training programme is designed for the individual family with their dog, and is available across the South East including Eastbourne, Hailsham, Bexhill, Heathfield, Uckfield, Crowborough and Frant.

Reiki

We are  familiar with the Chinese word for energy which is Chi and the Indian which is Prana.  The word Rei means Universal and Ki means energy and is Japanese.  Reiki is a gentle non invasive therapy that works on the free flow of energy around the body much like Acupuncture, Tai Chi and Yoga.  If there is a blockage in this free flow of energy it is believed that this leads to some kind of ‘dis-ease’ manifesting.  When the energy is brought back into balance harmonising mind, body, spirit and emotions it can give the immune system a chance to do its work and heal.  This can then enable the individual to make positive life choices such as reducing the need for alcohol and tobacco, eating more healthily, taking exercise and making time for relaxation.

Reiki was founded by Dr. Mikao Usui in the early 20th century.  He was a practicing Buddhist and had a passion to relieve the suffering of his fellow man.  I am a Usui Reiki Master Teacher, but there are now other types of Reiki being practiced, it is my personal belief that the energy used in all healing therapies comes from the same source and therefore it is up to practitioner and patient to find the one that they are most comfortable with.

The practitioner is able to channel Reiki (universal energy) during a treatment and this can begin to bring the body’s energy systems back into alignment.

Lesley recommends that you begin with 4 treatments, but most people love it so much they want to keep coming back even if it is for a top up once every 2-4 weeks.

"In our busy lives it is often the only chance a person will get just for themselves to indulge in total relaxation."

Reiki is a safe and natural ancient healing technique that works well alongside conventional therapies and can assist with the stresses of modern life and all manner of problems from emotional, physical and spiritual.

Reiki can help with:

• pain
• muscle tension
• healing
• anxiety
• depression
• fatigue
• arthritis
• sleep

Reiki with Nikken

We live in a hectic world where going about our daily routines can expose us to things that knock us off balance and leave us exhausted and feeling out of sorts. Air pollution, chemicals in the water we drink, mobile phones and WiFi are all environmental factors that we are not designed to cope with, along with tough work schedules. Sometimes we need some extra help to bring us back into balance.

Founded in Japan, the Nikken vision is based on the philosophy that Total Wellness begins with prevention, and prevention begins with balanced living. Creating balance in each of the Five Pillars of Health – Body, Mind, Family, Society and Finances – can result in a healthier, more satisfying lifestyle.

"I am now very excited to be able to share the range of products that I have found in Nikken as they fit with my ethos and I was amazed at how effective they are." 

The Nikken range helps alleviate the stresses of modern life by providing better sleep, quality air and water, improved exercise, and wholesome nutrition. Combining science, nature and technology the products are integrated into the Nikken Wellness Home® – a unique environment that addresses every aspect of wellness to support the health and happiness of your entire family.

To learn more about Lesley's Reiki Practice please visit here>>

Lesley's dog training business is here>>

Lesley's Nikken website is here>>

Lesley can be contacted on 07706 915716.

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3 Ways to Re-Balance a Stressed Nervous System by Caroline Rushforth

Thank you to my Nikken colleague Caroline Rushforth for this guest blog post.

Having an overburdened brain seems to be the standard way of living in these mega modern times. The mind and body chime as a harmonic unit but as we try to spin all the plates, our energy withers and we become unwell. To help us along with our overwhelming routine we rely on modern technology so we can manoeuvre seamlessly between the chores of daily life, but these come at a cost to our health and most people are completely oblivious to some of the repercussions. Although technology is moving fast, our body and mind continues to beat to the evolutionary drum. So how can we work in harmony with this overflow and allow our emotional and physical well being to keep up with this state of flux?

There are of course many reasons why we may feel tired, stressed out, anxious and fatigued but here are some of the most important (and less considered) contributing factors that I have come across both with clients and in my personal life:

Positive Ions Can Affect Health (in a negative way)

Imagine walking through a forest or sitting by water, sink into the feeling and notice what you see, feel, hear. Maybe you feel calm, relaxed and at ease. Perhaps you feel thoughtful or inspirational.

This is the result of being immersed and surrounded by nature’s gift of negative ions.

So what are positive and negative ions and how do they affect my health?

Positive Ions do not have a “positive” effect on our physical and mental health, they actually weaken the body’s natural magnetic field, and there is no escape from them unless you live in a mountain cave. These positive ions emit through WiFi, mobile phones, air pollution, florescent light bulbs, microwaves, to name but a few. Too much exposure to positive Ions can cause allergies, weaken the body’s natural strength and state, create lethargy, depression, insomnia, anxiety, fatigue and more. Anxiety is proving to be more common in children and teenagers, is it because they are spending too much time on mobile phones or tablets soaking up these positive ions?

Negatively charged ions have a positive effect on our wellbeing. These are found in nature, by water, in forests and in the air that surround these environments. Negatively charged ions elevate our mood by increasing serotonin levels, they help stabilize blood pressure, increase the body’s alkalinity, accelerate physical recovery, purify and clean the air. So if you’re stuck in an office all day with little access to nature, constantly on your mobile phone or at the computer, you may want to think about taking those valuable breaks throughout the day.

Being curious about this subject myself, I decided to seek out solutions on how I could protect myself from this imbalance whilst darting around in my busy life. I discovered there are products that can be used to protect and recalibrate my body’s magnetic field whilst boosting my energy and grounding my mind. I love these products and use them on a daily basis. I wear magnetic insoles in my shoes, and have the magnetic seat cover for my office chair or when I’m driving. Both are great for keeping my energy consistent as the magnets and gentle engineering within them protect and strengthen my nervous system against these positive ions, and at the same time alleviate the aches and pains of a busy day. Both the insoles and the seat cover help to restore my energy and calm an irked nervous system after a busy day!

The technical details - why your body needs good natural sleep

Just like in nature our body needs nourishment through sleep and rest to recuperate. During sleep our eyes go into REM (rapid eye movement) which is our natural emotional processing machine. It is during this time the mind files off all the memories and experiences we’ve had during the day. Sleep allows our right and left brain hemispheres to harmonise and re-balance. When our brain hemispheres are in harmony they rationalise and communicate, we can find solutions to problems and “get over” things more quickly. After a stressful day, disrupted sleep could mean that the brain hemispheres are not firing off to each other properly, which is why some days you may feel more emotional or tired. Small things can bug you more than they normally would. An early night is the best medicine sometimes; it is good to avoid alcohol before sleep to ensure you get as much natural sleep as possible.

Gift your body with healthy hydration

When we are stressed we can often forget to eat or drink water and instead seek out stimulants such as
coffee to give us an overall energy boost. Gifting our body of good nutrition is paramount to self-healing. In order for the body and mind to act consistently, it needs to be given the right fuel. You couldn't drive a car with an empty tank and the same goes for the human body. In fact poor nutrition can bring on further side-effects which is counter-productive to our natural healing process. The brain, skin, muscles, organs all need regular hydration.

Research has shown that having a more alkaline lifestyle can boost physical wellbeing as our bodies can be naturally more acidic if consuming the typical modern day diet. Although it is not recommended to fully convert to everything alkaline, a general boost to having more energy could be focusing on hydration and drinking more naturally alkaline water (also known as ionised water). All water found in nature is ionized to some extent. A good recommendation I have come across is Pi water which is a naturally healthier way to drink water and very popular in Japan.

“Pi Water is the water that is very similar to your bodywater (Living Energy). Living energy means “the energy to live. Pi Water was discovered in 1964 during the study of physiology of plants by Dr. Akihiro Yamashita, a professor at the Agricultural Department, Nagoya University.”

So do you drink enough water or do you dislike the taste and dress it up in coffee or laden it with sugary cordials? Do you filter it through chemically induced plastic?

For more information on naturally filtered and ionised water click here.

If you’d like to read more about Nikken MStrides magnetic insoles click here.

For the energy enhancing Nikken Kenko Seat cover click here.

So to summarize; keep away from too much contact with technology (especially before bedtime). Get out in nature. Have lots of sleep and rest and gift your body with the right nutritional fuel! <3

Caroline Rushforth

Forth Horizons

Tel: 01273 583 987

Mob: 07881 99 88 16

Email: caroline@forthhorizons.com

Website: www.forthhorizons.com

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Nikken Products and Autism

While the exact cause of Autism is unknown, current research indicates that it is a complex neurobiological disorder impacted by environmental injury.  Today it is estimated that as many as 1 in 50 individuals in the US are diagnosed with Autism. At current rates of growth 80% of boys and half of all children will have some degree of autism within 20 years.

"Autism is the fastest-growing developmental disability." (CDC, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, US, 2008)

The rise in Autism along with other chronic illnesses, immune and autoimmune diseases, is a warning to us all.

Fortunately, there are a number of therapeutic approaches that are very beneficial to those with Autism.  In addition, there are simple steps we can take to provide a healthier environment in our homes for our families with the Nikken Wellness Home.

Below are testimonials from families affected by Autism.  The stories range from incredible to amazing!  We hope you’ll find this information beneficial.  Please contact someone in our team for further details about how the Nikken Wellness Home can benefit you and your family.

The following is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Testimonials included in this document are provided by persons who want to share their positive personal experiences. The testimonials are not endorsed by Nikken, nor is there any implied claim of healing, therapy or cure for anyone reading them.

Angela’s Story

Angela is my 4 year old daughter, a pretty girl born with a lot of difficulties.  She was born with respiratory problems, she had trouble walking, trouble eating and chronic digestive problems (autistic symptoms).  Non verbal…not even sounds,  didn’t smile or didn’t laugh (depressed, I guess). Sleeping problems (no sleep).  Banged her head against wall or furniture. No eye contact. Sleep was hard to come by for my wife.

We were both really sad ourselves because of our daughter’s conditions. No energy, no hope. No solutions were offered, just bad news from doctors saying it would only get worse as she grew up. We were at our wits' end!

We were HOPING and PRAYING to get help… Then one day I bumped into Nikken and my life changed instantly forever.  When I got home with the products my daughter was asleep and I placed the magnetic pad on the bed and placed Angela on it.  WOW Angela slept way better (breathing was quiet). It was a miracle.  How could this be and why didn’t I know about this sooner?….I was excited and upset at the same time. I felt blessed but could not understand why I had to wait 4 years to find these great products. Angela spoke 5 days later (we both were hysterical).  She is now super happy, runs, jumps, talks, hugs, sings, and Daddy does too!   We are in love with life again.   I see a better future for my daughter and my family.  Thanks to these wonderful products.  I am forever grateful
I wanted to share this with YOU & with everybody and anybody.

Al Segala, a now very happy and excited man.

James’ Story

My son, James, was diagnosed with autism before the age of 3.  I started attending conferences all over North America, getting newsletters from all over the world and became trained in teaching modalities that showed us a good percentage of progress.  James is now 11.

Over the years, we made progress, but James still had a sleep disorder and a rash on his arms and legs that we couldn't do anything about.  I tried everything. For the sleep, I tried massage, Reiki, herbal remedies (melatonin), and even painted his room blue for a calming effect. Of course, the doctors were prescribing medicines throughout the years.

Yet every night, this child would get up and roam all over the house, turning on TVs with loud volume, turning on lights, and going into his brothers’ rooms and waking them up.  Needless to say I was struggling with lack of sleep myself.  It disrupted the entire household.

I decided to try a Nikken mattress pad on his bed.  It still amazes me. For the FIRST TIME IN EIGHT YEARS, I WOKE MY SON UP!  That was almost two years ago, and he continues to sleep every night, medicine-free!  His body is now doing what it is supposed to do, and he is now making more progress through the day because of this good sleep he is getting.  He is also now COMPLETELY medicine-free through the school day, as well!

He has had other positive effects from Nikken products, and if I didn't experience this myself, I would have never believed it.  The best part was how non-invasive all of these products are.  Autism is like a puzzle, and you are always seeking the right pieces that fit. Well, I definitely found some of the biggest pieces to help my son.  It didn't cure him, but his quality of life is so much better.  And isn't that ultimately what we all desire?”

Carla Piccarreto

Myles’ Story

My husband and I have two sons, our youngest son Myles is 5 years old and was diagnosed with Autism just after his 2nd Birthday.  Myles was non-verbal at the time, had little to no eye contact, and did not answer to his name. He also had a very high level of activity all the time, and very sporadic sleep patterns.

Since the time of his diagnosis we have been heavily immersed in all of the traditional therapies including behavioural therapy, speech and occupational therapy which have helped him to make great strides.

However, Myles’ sleep continued to be a very difficult piece of the puzzle.  It would take him anywhere from 30 minutes to 2.5 hours to fall asleep and then he would consistently wake up 1-3 times each night.  This had a very negative impact on our family as my husband or I would have to sit in his room with him until he fell asleep in order to avoid distractions and other behaviour issues.

In August 2006, I was introduced to Nikken.  We bought our wellness home at that time and added a second sleep system for Myles.  We saw a positive change in his sleep from the very beginning.  He now takes a maximum of 15 minutes to fall asleep!  This is an incredible relief to us!  Myles also wears insoles in his shoes, two sports bracelets linked as a necklace around his neck and has an air wellness traveller in his bedroom. He chooses to drink a great deal more water than ever before now that we drink Pimag water.  We’ve noticed that he is drawn to the Biaxial Body Energizer.  We call it the “relaxing machine” which translates to “laxing sheen” according to Myles.

In addition to the positive change with his sleep, his language has progressed a great deal as well.  We believe that this has to do with the layering of the products provided by our Nikken Wellness Home.

As parents of children with Autism we know that toxins in our environment negatively impact our children.  We cannot underestimate the value of clean air and water in our homes for the benefit of our children.

Shelly Roney

Mia's Story

Our daughter Mia was born in 1997. Late to speak and prone to violent anxiety attacks, she was diagnosed with various forms of autism. When she was in first grade, I was talked into bringing home a Kenko Sleep System, along with other Nikken products. I was not interested in the Sleep System so I put it on Mia’s bed. That night, she slept like a log, did not flop around, and did not grind her teeth for the first time ever in her life. The next day Mia’s teacher called me crying and informed me that Mia just stood up in front of the class and read a book out loud! I immediately bought Mia an entire Sleep System and noticed a complete transformation in my daughter. This literally happened overnight!

Lisa Sturt

Cade’s Story

I and my husband James have been fighting an uphill battle with our son, Cade, who was diagnosed with autism in 2006 at three years old. With modern conventional therapies working to reach into his mind to communicate and help him, progress was slow at best. Cade was diagnosed as a high-functioning autistic child but was still only at the level of a one year old. Our family is entirely health conscious, my husband and I are vegans (strict vegetarians), as are our children. We tried to modify Cade’s diet by eliminating gluten products, which could affect his mental status.

Those of you who are familiar with gluten foods, this is not a big step from veganism. But this did not prove altogether advantageous; there was no discernible difference in Cade’s progression.

Almost after a year of conventional medicine therapies, we were introduced to an alternative... Nikken. People who have children with issues will understand that a parent will go to almost any length to help their child. We weren’t opposed to the idea, but were also not willing to plunge headlong into something we knew nothing about.

My husband has been a nurse for 10 years, and worked as a paramedic 7 years prior to that. He has worked in virtually every possible patient care setting that nursing has to offer. He often tells me of the tragedies he has seen and the miracles he has witnessed, but to have a parent’s hopes for their child crushed by a diagnosis like autism is very devastating. So we did some research and study and learned that Nikken products have improved lives. Magnetic therapies, combined with an environment conducive to being healthy, have had positive results. Medical doctors cannot explain this other than to chalk it up as “coincidence”. But is it “coincidence” that when you treat your body the way it needs to be treated in order for it to be healthy and give it proper nutrition, water, air, exercise, and energy to function at its full potential, that it actually does function better? If a withering plant is in dry soil and you water it, does it continue to wither? Of course not, it begins to flourish and blossom.

Cade’s progress had been very slow up until we introduced Nikken into his life. His sleep had always been restless and he was extremely irritable when he woke up. His ability to focus and concentrate was a struggle, and he would have sudden outbursts which we learned to cope with by distracting him with other things. It was, by far, a difficult task.

To give you a minute idea of our challenges with Cade, here is an excerpt of his speech evaluation. The clinician wrote: “Cade simply was unable to participate in structured activities or assessments though a considerable amount of time was spent trying to help calm him down, settle in and sit in a chair to participate. The clinician allowed him to sit with Mum, stand by the table, and/or have a stuffed toy with him during the assessments. This held no interest for Cade and the assessments were discontinued due to his running around the room and his general inability to participate. The Functional Communication Profile was completed via live interview with Mum.”

These events are vivid in my memory and his behaviour in that office was no different than his actions at home. But after he had been sleeping on a Nikken sleep system (magnetic travel pad, pillow, and comforter) the first week, we began to see drastic changes. He slept soundly, no thrashing about, he woke up easily and wasn’t irritable. His focus and concentration improved and his outbursts were much, much less severe. It was, as some would put it (and we’re among them), a miracle.

“Coincidence” one might say... perhaps. So, we decided to let Cade sleep on a conventional bed for a night just to see what would happen, just to see if his change was “coincidence”. In the morning everything was difficult; it took him a while to wake up and he was irritable again. Throughout the day he, and we, struggled with his attention and focus. It was like he was his old self. Well, that convinced us, this child will continue to have Nikken products surrounding him. Not only has it proven itself effective for him, but it is risk free, there are zero side effects!

Now, Cade up to date is doing remarkably well. This little boy who struggled to maintain the level of a one year old can now complete a workbook designed for children from ages 4 to 6. He continues to make strides everyday and he is a jewel to every eye that beholds him.

We hope this decision to promote Nikken will help many other families who are struggling with similar issues. There are many other companies who carry magnetic products, air systems, water treatment systems and nutritional supplements, but Nikken is the only company with everything wrapped up in one easy package, not to mention the numerous testimonies given with tremendous positive results from their use.

Thank you for taking the time to read this, and may you be blessed as we are.

James & Kitty Bann

Autism Speaks

Nikken has contributed support to Autism Speaks, a group dedicated to funding biomedical research towards the cause, prevention, treatment and cure for Autism. Please visit https://www.autismspeaks.org for more information.

Total Wellness

A Nikken Wellness Home is an unsurpassed environment for creating and raising healthy children. Nikken, a world leader in wellness technology for over forty years, brings together a set of technologies and prevention strategies that invite the benefits of the natural world into your home.

Nikken’s Wellness Home understands that good health depends on a balanced lifestyle. The company’s philosophy is about protecting people from 21st century influences that jeopardize their well-being. Nikken provides creative ways to build health every day through stress-reduction and products that promote wellness across a comprehensive line including five major aspects of daily living: light, sleep, air, nutrition and water.

Better Sleep for Rejuvenation

A good night’s sleep is an essential element for health. Children on the autism spectrum often don’t get deep, regenerative sleep. Nikken combines earth (magnetic) energy, sun (far infrared) energy, and air (ionic) technology to create deep relaxation and rejuvenation. The Kenko Naturest™ Sleep System’s four pieces are scientifically designed for a deeply restful sleep experience in a cocoon of soothing energy, replicating the conditions of the natural environment. To learn more about the Nikken Sleep System please visit http://kenkosleep.com

With grateful thanks to all the families who have shared their stories.

Statutory Notice: Although every effort is made to keep this information accurate and up to date this is not an official Nikken website. Kenko® Naturest® Triphase® Pimag® and Powersleep® are registered trademarks of Nikken. Our Independent Nikken Consultants do not make any medical claims. Nikken products are not medical devices and may not be recommended to treat specific medical conditions. People who are in their first 3 months of pregnancy, or who have a pacemaker, health problem or electronic device (either implanted or external) should consult their doctor or manufacturer of the device before using magnetic products. Do not place Nikken's magnetic products in direct contact with magnetically sensitive items such as watches, video and audiotapes, computer discs, credit cards and portable electronic equipment. The exact specifications of Nikken Products may vary between territories. Nikken is a networking marketing organisation. It is illegal for a promoter or a participant in a trading scheme to persuade anyone to make a payment by promising benefits from getting others to join a scheme. Do not be misled by claims that high earnings are easily achieved.

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My Spring Equinox Newsletter 2017

I’m very excited to bring you this year’s Spring Equinox Newsletter.  It’s a great time of new beginnings and of letting go of past wounds.  This can be a time of emotional and physical change with great possibilities for the next 6 months to bring what you want in your life into fruition.

So what does this equinox hold in store?  You will be feeling those letting go/pulling energies already. You or those around you may already have been experiencing headaches, rashes, bloating, irritability, nausea, cravings, heavy, achy limbs, flu-like symptoms or lack of energy recently. I am seeing a lot of itchy skin and nausea issues in my practice at the moment. These symptoms are signs that the toxins leaving your body are overwhelming your lymph, blood and liver. This is quite normal for the spring time equinox.

The Spring Equinox has long been celebrated as a time of beginning and renewal when day and night are equal length and herald longer daylight hours and an expanding energy in the earth and in our bodies. 

This is the time when the energy of the earth changes its spin and can literally send us into a spin energetically and into a natural detox.  This letting go of toxicity can be on a physical and emotional level.  This year in March we can expect powerful shifts – rebirth propelled by the unexpected to bring equilibrium and balance to our lives.  Ask yourself – what is it that needs to heal on a physical/emotional/spiritual level? Set your intentions to release from limiting beliefs so that you can heal from any pain you have been holding.

With all the detoxification your body is going through you can support yourself at this time and reduce symptoms by following these guidelines.

• Keep those toxins moving out of the body with a pint of warm water first thing, and again mid-morning, mid-afternoon and mid-evening.  I recommend the pimag waterfall filter as it provides you with alkaline, structured, mineralised living water.  This really helps combat acidity and dehydration in the body.  I love the clean taste and light/smoothness of the water I drink.  Here’s the link if you want to check it out. http://nikkenwater.co.uk (http://nikkenwater.co.uk/)
  
  
• For breakfast, have some protein to help avoid blood sugar symptoms listed above. Move away from porridge/cereals and try a smoothie made with soaked almonds or pea protein powder, apple, ginger, avocado and a few green leaves or a mushroom omelette or pancakes made with egg and mashed banana and cinnamon.
  
  
• Eat seasonally and start to alter the foods you eat to match the energy of the spring.  Make the transition towards a lighter diet with lots of chlorophyll-rich green vegetables. Slowly increase your raw intake but still include some warming soups and stews with plenty of bone broth and add plenty of fresh herbs just before serving. Cut down or eliminate alcohol which will tax your liver more at this time.  Cut down on sugars of all sorts (bread, cakes, cereals etc) which are inflammatory.
  
  
• Include ginger daily to support your kidneys.  Increase potassium rich foods – green leafy vegetables, parsley, watercress, peas, bananas, apples, avocados, apricots, nuts and oily fish.
  
  
• Use naturopathic techniques such as daily dry skin brushing with a natural bristle brush, brushing towards your heart to stimulate your lymphatic system.  Also, tap lightly across your chest, just under your collar bone to stimulate your thymus gland.  Take epsom salt baths 3 x a week at this time of year.  You may need to use enemas or a colonic at this time to help support and clear organs that may be struggling. You may also consider a far infrared sauna or using the far infrared sleep products that I recommend from Nikken.
  
  
• Exercise is really important to keep the lymph moving.  Using the high intensity interval training method everyone can maximise the effects of short bursts of exercise even those of you lacking in energy.   Also start taking longer walks in nature if you haven’t been doing so over winter.  Start digging in the garden or allotment. Removing the weeds and preparing the ground for the new growth and abundance both metaphorically and in reality.
  
  
• Connect with nature’s energies of magnetics from the earth, the far infrared warming energy of the sun and the negative ions we breathe down by the sea or in the woods. I think we need as much help here as we can get as most of us live 90% indoors. That’s why I teach about Nikken and their use of these natural energies in products that we use in our daily lives in our homes: to drink clean energised alkaline water, breathe negative ion rich clean air, to have quality sleep cocooned in nature’s energies, to bathe and shower in clean filtered water.  All of these passive lifestyle choices will support rejuvenation and a return to energy and health not to mention provide you with protection from the harmful effects of electromagnetic radiation from wifi, mobile phones etc.  You can read more about these technologies at http://nikkenearth.com and I would love to invite you to attend the free event I am organising here in Brighton on the 25th March at the Jury’s Inn (the information about the day is here http://nikkenergy.com/25-Mar-2017.pdf) to find out more about this way of supporting your health.  Book your free place via http://WellnessDaySeminar-March2017.eventbrite.co.uk
  
  
• Using techniques like Emotional Freedom Technique (tapping) can help clear emotional blocks.  I also now offer Theta Healing to help reprogram neural pathways and change limiting belief systems that are causing stress.

Finally, remember to be gentle with yourself over the next couple of weeks.  Take time out to look after yourself and focus on keeping those routes of elimination open. Create positive thoughts and intentions and focus on what you would love to create in your life during the expansive growth of the next 6 months.

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Spring Smoothie Recipe

1 apple,
Large handful of spinach – chopped,
Piece of ginger,
Small handful of soaked arame/dulse seaweed,
½ avocado,
Juice of ½  lemon,
1 tbsp ground flaxseeds, and chia seeds
1 tbsp ground almonds,
½ pint coconut milk AND Pimag water
1 tsp turmeric powder and a pinch of black pepper

Blend all ingredients together.  Add any supplements you take – eg. fish oil, vitamin D3, B complex – and if too thick add some more filtered pimag water to get your desired consistency -  chew it as you drink and enjoy!

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If you would like help with moving through this equinox period smoothly or would like to harness the power of this natural time to detox, to lose weight, gain more energy, sleep better, reset/rebalance your hormones… give me a call or email me nicki@nutritionandhealing.co.uk for a chat or to book in for an assessment or a 1-to-1.

If you would like to find out more about how to protect and support and energise yourself naturally, I am now doing regular demos to give you an experience of what happens instantly in your body when you are near nature’s energizing and balancing magnetic, far infrared and negative ions.  Come along and see the magic for yourself on the 25th March, Jury’s Inn (behind Brighton Station) 10.30-1pm (book your free place at http://www.WellnessDaySeminar-March2017.eventbrite.co.uk)

I must say I am so grateful to have my own wellness home to protect and energize me and my family at this moment in the cycles of the year.

Many of you will already be members of my Nutrition and Healing facebook group.  If not, do ask to be added.  I share there anything to do with health and healing.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/291408764209136/

I love these interactive means of keeping in touch and welcome questions or feedback.

Wishing you a very happy and smooth transition to Spring.  Nicki x

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You can call/email me for individual health advice or look at my website for more information www.nutritionandhealing.co.uk

Call/text/email for my next Active Wellness Demo dates held in Brighton or we can create events wherever groups want them.

Go to http://nikkenwellbeing.co.uk/info/nicki for Nikken support.

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or call 07786 405366

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Brighton Health and Wellness Events - January 2017

I am hosting three events in Brighton in the next couple of weeks which may be of interest. Please get back to me if you would like to come along to any.

Friday 20th Jan, 7.15pm, Hanover Centre - Nutrition Talk with Laughter Yoga

Saturday 21st Jan, 1.45pm, 108 Stanmer Villas - Creating a Life in Balance with Nikken

Sunday 29th Jan, 6.45pm, 365 Ditchling Road - Heart Centred Film Club Night "In Utero"

Details follow:

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NUTRITION WITH LAUGHTER with Nicki Edgell and Emma Hiwaizi

FRI Jan 20th, 7.15 - 9.30 pm

Hanover Centre, 33 Southover Street, BN2 9UD

Join us for another evening of stress busting in Brighton with Nicki Edgell and Emma Hiwaizi!

NEW YEAR'S NUTRITION COACHING - GET BACK ON TRACK!:
Want to start the new year by getting back on track with your diet after the festive season? Do you feel totally confused about how to regulate your weight and energy levels? Does the advice you have been given seem to conflict? Do you eat three meals per day or six? Do you detox, fast or never skip a meal? Do you have a low-fat diet or a high-protein diet? Nicki Edgell, our clinical psycho-neuro-immunologist, will talk about the Metabolic Balance and the impact of modern day stress on our metabolism, our weight, our circadian rhythm and our behaviour. Nicki will dispel some myths around what we are to eat for health. She will outline practical ways to restore our natural circadian rhythm and metabolism by making a few simple changes to bring about optimum weight and bundles of energy to have the life you want.

LAUGHTER YOGA:
Laughter Yoga is a unique exercise system which combines deep breathing with laughter exercises. Laughter Yoga was created 18 years ago by an Indian doctor in Mumbai who wanted to share the healing power of laughter with as many people as possible. Sessions include songs, games, laughter exercises, deep breathing and a laughter meditation. Laughter boosts endorphin levels, boosts the immune system, can help to alleviate stress and anxiety and can help us get in touch with the more playful and creative aspects of ourselves... Emma Hiwaizi stumbled on Laughter Yoga by chance - but has found it a profoundly helpful tool for dealing with the stresses and strains of modern life. She is the co-founder of Brighton Laughter Club and has been running regular laughter sessions for almost 4 years. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing!

The Brighton StressBusters Team is looking forward to welcoming you all to this exciting event!

Admission: £5 - includes coffee/tea, biscuits and (as always!) lots of positive energy
Registration starts from 7pm.

P.S. We also hope you'll join us for the last instalment of stress-busting at the pub after the event :)

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NIKKEN PREVIEW with Nicki Edgell and Carmen Vesztergom

Sat 21st Jan, 1.45 - 4 at 108 Stanmer Villas, Brighton, BN1 7HN

Do you want to create a life in Balance, Health and Vitality?

Come and learn about Active Wellness and the Nikken Advantage - choices proven to increase health and vitality, reduce stress, pain, low energy, poor sleep & the effects of environmental stresses.

Come along to experience for yourself technologies to support your health and daily active lifestyle.

Explore a new model for personal economic stability to create the life you love.

Connect with Entrepreneurs who are building a purpose driven community.

The Active Wellness 2017 Nikken Global World Tour is coming to Brighton! Catch the next wave!

" I love this Company for it's philosophy and their amazing technologies which I have been using for 8 years. I hope you'll be able to come along to find out for yourself about these great solutions for generating health and income" Nicki Edgell (energy expert)

FREE EVENT but please RSVP call/text 07786405366. Look forward to seeing you.

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IN HOME FILM CLUB NIGHT WITH POST FILM DISCUSSION with Nicki Edgell, Carol Ironside, and Kate Collier

Sunday 29th January 6.45 - 9pm

365 Ditchling Road, Brighton, BN1 6JU

Please join us for our first Heart Centred Film night of 2017 screening the award winning film IN UTERO.

What are the influences that inform how we are formed during the nine months we spend in our mother's womb? Are we who we think we are?

IN UTERO is a cinematic rumination on what will emerge as the most provocative subject of the 21st Century - life in the womb and its lasting impact on human development, human behaviour, and the state of the world. Epigenetics, scientists, psychologists and doctors converge to prove that we are not what we think we are.

IN UTERO brings together for the first time convincing data that explains why some of us face challenges from the start while others thrive.

Prepare to be surprised, intrigued, but no longer baffled by what the future holds for yourself, your loved ones, and the human race.

View trailer here: http://www.inuterofilm.com/

Suggested donation £5 to go to a local homeless charity. Please RSVP to Nicki 07786405366 to reserve your seat and click on the GOING above.

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Nicki Edgell Dip cPNI DNN fntp
Clinical Psycho-neuro-immunologist
Nutritional Therapist
Nikken Wellness Consultant

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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.

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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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