Wellbeing - gifts

Eat Well - Tony Chiodo

Tony Chiodo began his cheffing life at gastro-temple Mietta's before heading overseas for what turned out to be a journey of discovery. Travelling from Italy to Japan and India, Chiodo dabbled in alternative health – an interest which came to fruition back in Australia with Wild Rice Wholefoods Cafe and Cafe Angelica in Kew. Since then Chiodo has qualified as a macrobiotic and wholefoods teacher, and has become a regular contributor for The Age and some of Australia's most prestigious food magazines.

Chiodo's cookbook, Eating Well, will convert even lard-loving cynics of healthy eating with its beautifully photographed and easy to follow recipes. Dishes such as the seafood paella or the sour apple and cranberry cobbler are an excellent way to kick off those harsh new year's resolutions without compromising at all on taste

Omni Massage Roller

Simply roll away your aches and pains...

The Omni Massage Roller provides a stimulating, deep tissue massage anywhere, anytime. It's unique design makes it just so easy to use. And it's the perfect massage tool for anyone on the go - at home, in the office, on the road, travelling and even in the bath or spa. Its even great as a relaxing aromatherapy massage tool for pregnancy, and for mums in labour.

FEEL BETTER FAST
Begin by applying pressure, then roll the ball in circular motions all around the desired area, adding pressure as needed. Use two hands for even more pressure.

With just a little practice you'll be able to identify the exact spot that needs massaging and you will feel the relief as your Omni Massage Roller smoothes, soothes and loosens the muscle tissue, bringing improved circulation, natural pain relief and healing to the area.

Cleans Easily:
For light clean up simply spray with a mild household cleaner and wipe dry. For heavier buildups of massage oils and creams, soak in warm soapy water and rinse clean. Allow to drain and towel dry.

"Four Shakuhachi Meditations" by Andrew MacGregor CD

1. IMAYO (14:36) This origins of this music are rooted in the ancient traditions of Japan and it is today still used in a religious context. This melody is also reminiscent of the Japanese folk song Kuroda Bushi.

2. GRATITUDE (11:09) The arrangement of the Zen shakuhachi piece expressing gratitude, is combined with the sustained sounds of didgeridoo, harmonic singing.

3. BEGINNING (20:29 Two versions of the Zen piece "Shirabe", "Beginning", are combined with a lullaby from Shimabara and cello improvisations to create a scene of deep meditation.

4. MOUNTAIN PASS (18:11) Travellers crossing the mountain pass offered a prayer to the god of the pass for their safe journey. The rich sounds of the clarinet, the earth-rhythms of the clapping stones, and the Japanese lullaby (Itsuki no komoriuta) provide a hypnotic backing to this shakuhachi ceremonial music.

Guided Relaxation for Sleep

Guided Relaxation for Sleep offers quick relief to help you achieve a restorative, restful night's sleep. Through calm, soothing instruction, you'll learn to let go of the day's frustrations, quiet your mind and focus on the moment to fall into a deep, sound sleep. Bonus nutrition segments give you a list of delicious, everyday foods and meal planning ideas that rebalance your body's natural sleep chemistry.

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