You can now buy Aqua Viva Health gift vouchers online using Google Checkout. Simply select the voucher value from the dropdown box, and click on the 'buy now' button. Postage within the UK costs £1 and vouchers are sent with our price list (so your recipient can choose what pampering they would like) in a silver envelope.

 is it safe to buy online from aqua viva health?

Whenever you shop online, before handing over your credit or debit card details, make sure that the web address starts with 'https://' rather than 'http://' - the 's' means secure. Next, look for an image of a closed padlock either next to the web address or in the bottom right hand corner of your browser's status bar (the bit at the bottom). If the padlock has a red line running through it, or is just on the web page itself and not in the status bar, then don't enter your details. Finally, make sure the payment processor encrypts your data.

Aqua Viva Healtlh uses Google Checkout to process payments - we don't even see your card details! Read about Google Checkout policies here.

Tina Brocklebank is a professionally trained makeup artist using the exclusive Bobbi Brown range of cosmetics. These products are normally only available in shops such as Harrods and Harvey Nichols in major cities, so being able to trial them closer to home is a real treat!

Whether you want bridal make-up, prom night pampering, make-up lessons or a look for a special occasion, Tina can help. She does a full consultation to ensure she understands your needs, and takes before and after photographs so you can see how she has enhanced your natural features.

A full make-over costs £50 and a session generally lasts up to an hour. To see examples of her work, please see www.tinabrocklebank.co.uk.

Susan Jeffers Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway®

The best selling Susan Jeffers book 'Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway' has changed the lives of millions of people and helps people to change their perceptions, think more positively, overcome every day fears that hold them back from leading fulfilling lives and live with more love and less anger.

This one-day workshop, presented by Jan Rilatt of YouPlus, one of only seven people licensed in the UK to deliver the workshop, is now available for the first in this area.

You will learn how to:

• raise your level of self esteem
• turn fear and indecision into confidence and action
• be more positive
• move from pain to power
• have purpose and meaning in your life
• stretch your comfort zone and take more risks
• recognise the power of your thoughts
• ...and lots more

If you don't feel it's for you, may be someone you know who would benefit, either a friend, colleague or someone in the family. Jan promises it will be a life changing experience as long as people put into practice what they learn on the day. Places are limited - Jan will only be having a small group to ensure it's more beneficial, so if anyone's thinking of booking, we suggest you book early to avoid disappointment.

Venue: Aqua Viva Health, 14 Abbeygate, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN31 1JY (location)
Date: Saturday 16th August 10.00 - 16.00
Price: £75 (RRP £95) to include course materials and refreshments. Please make your own arrangements for lunch.

For more information and a booking form, call Jan on 01472 599589 or email janrilatt - at - youplus.co.uk.

This is the registered trademark of Susan Jeffers Ph.D. and is being used with her express permission. Jan Rilatt is licensed to teach courses based on the teachings of Susan Jeffers Ph.D. as contained in her international bestseller Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway®

If you have irritable bowel syndrome, the Gut Trust can be of invaluable help. From communicating with people going through the same as you, to being able to access latest IBS news, and being able to talk to qualified nurses who are IBS specialists, it's worth a small membership fee (currently £24 a year).

As well as being able to access the information on their website, membership benefits include a quarterly members' journal 'Gut Reaction', a 'Can't Wait' card to help you get to a toilet in an emergency**, access to local self-help groups, a specially written Self Management Programme written by Prof. Nick Read and much more.

** that's where we come in...if you're shopping in Grimsby and need the loo in a hurry, just pop in, flash your card and you're sorted!

So, why did we get in touch to offer this? My e-mail to the Gut Trust explains:

I did my MMedSci at Sheffield and my dissertation on the effect of liquorice on IBS was printed in Gut Reaction (GR52 Jan 2004). I have since qualified as a colon hydrotherapist and help many people with their IBS symptom management - as a sufferer myself, I do know how colonics help me...We would like to open our toilets to Gut Trust members so they can use our facilities if necessary.

There was a huge amount of interest in deep abdominal massage after it was seen on several different television shows recently.

Although we don't take measurements (after all, everyone is different, and not everyone will want to have a bowel movement partway through the treatment), this massage relieves trapped matter and gas, and will make passing motions easier, though you won't necessarily 'get the urge' straight away.

There are many benefits to the treatment - not just relieving bloating and constipation. By working on the connective tissue between your different organs, your breathing will improve, your posture may be better, fluid retention will be reduced, your digestion improves and you help your body to detox.

For more information, see our deep abdominal massage webpage, or ring 01472 722444.

Pilates is a non-impact form of exercise which focuses on core posture to help keep the body balanced and the spine supported. It also teaches awareness of breath and alignment of the spine, and aims to strengthen the deep torso muscles.

Pilates classes start at Aqua Viva Health on Thursday 1st May 2008.

The class, held at 7.15pm-8.15pm every Thursday evening is £4 per session.

For further information and to book please ask at reception, or give us a ring on 01472 722444.

Please note this is an update from a previous post.

Pilates is a non-impact form of exercise which focuses on core posture to help keep the body balanced and the spine supported. It also teaches awareness of breath and alignment of the spine, and aims to strengthen the deep torso muscles.

Pilates classes start at Aqua Viva Health on Thursday 17th April 1st May 2008.

The class, held at 10-11am 7.15pm-8.15pm every Thursday morning evening is £4 per session.

For further information and to book please ask at reception, or give us a ring on 01472 722444.