Alister Gillies
Alister's background is in project development. He is trained in counselling and personal development, although his academic background is in English literature. He has an MA Hons degree in English literature from the University of Glagow, and was the University's Alister Buchan Poetry Prize Winner in 1987.
He has worked in a number of different sectors, some of which include social housing, justice, addiction, community and teaching. He works with organisations, groups, and individuals helping them to negotiate and manage effective change. He helps people to come up with strategies to promote development.
He has been writing for many years, and is a published poet. He also writes short stories, blogs and occasional articles about Aikido philosophy and practice. He is a Fourth Dan Aikido teacher and runs a dojo in Bristol.
He is very interested in Japanese culture and has visited the country a few times, and shares their love of nature. One of his favourite pastimes is to go rambling with his wife in the UK countryside, especially the South West coastal area.
Alister comes from the Western Islands of Scotland, a beautiful and wild environment. He likes to travel, and frequently goes to Europe to attend Aikido Seminars.
His writing is a reflection of his interests, which include eastern and european philosophy and literature, travel, poetry, cooking, society and justice, spirituality, reading, and film and theatre - to mention only a few. Alister's Blog .
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Winning the Battle Against Obesity
Alginates contain dietary fibre that when added to common foods help reduce fat absorbed by the body by 75 percent, aiding weight loss and improved health.
Apr 23, 2010
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Should Organ Donations be Made More Accessible to Patients?
The growth of an ageing population, improved technology and a growing demand for organ donation, raises serious concerns about organ transplant policies.
Apr 20, 2010
- Alister Gillies
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Advice for British Nationals Stranded Abroad
What can British nationals do if they find themselves caught out by the current travel crisis? Where can they go for reliable and accurate information?
Apr 20, 2010
- Alister Gillies
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How to Cope With Workplace Bullying
Whether one leaves an abusive employer, stays and puts up with the hassle, or takes firm action against bullying behaviour, having a plan to cope is vitally important.
Mar 3, 2010
- Alister Gillies
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Forms of Workplace Bullying
Workplace bullying can range from the very obvious to the more discrete. But in all cases it is damaging to employees and employers.
Mar 2, 2010
- Alister Gillies
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How to Identify Workplace Bullying
Recent reports in the British press have alleged that workplace bullying goes on in the highest office in the land. If it's tough at the top, what is it like elsewhere?
Feb 24, 2010
- Alister Gillies
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Alternative Treatment Under Scrutiny
The House of Commons Committee for Science and Technology recommends that NHS funding of non-evidence based complimentary treatment is a luxury that it can't afford.
Feb 23, 2010
- Alister Gillies
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The History of Ki in Asian Martial Arts
Nowadays, large corporations include stress busting techniques derived from ancient systems as part of everyday stress management practice.
Feb 15, 2010
- Alister Gillies
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Mortgages for First Time Buyers in the UK
The economic downturn has hit the first time home buyer badly, but a news report on the home loan market looks promising for first time house purchasers.
Feb 9, 2010
- Alister Gillies
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Balance Mind and Body With Ayurveda
The ancient Ayurvedic system of maintaining mind body balance is based on the integration of three basic Dosha types.
Feb 7, 2010
- Alister Gillies
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