natural healing natural wellness spring 2013 issue
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A spring mix of exciting articles on healing the mind, body, and soul. Healthy eating tips, essential oils, & MUCH MORE!TRANSCRIPT
A Word from the Publisher: Aurora Paradise
Featured Article:The Skinny On Skin 39
DAILYOM:Sharing Your Gifts 2
Alexandra’s Insights:12 Genius Tips 3
Notes From the Natural World:Natural Skincare 5
Physical Advantage:“Under Pressure” 8
The Detox Diva:Detox Bath Basics 10
The Mindful Parent:Baby Steps 13
Dreamworks:Uncovering the Quantum Dream 18 Quickie Chick:8 Ways to Lose Weight 22
Health On Point:Acupuncture Unlocks Physical & Emotional Pain 27
Healing Scents:A Natural Approach to Raynaud’s 29 Natural Remedies:Cure What Ails You 36
Nutritional Bites:Kicking Junk Food 42
& MUCH MORE!
WELCOME NEW COLUMNIST:Elyn JacobsOptions for Life:Hope: The Miracle Medicine 15
PLUS:Healing InnovationsTopricin In The News
At long last, spring is in the air! A most welcome new season, herald-
ing this new issue of our Natural Healing, Natural Wellness.
As the weather warms, thoughts start turning to aquatic adventures. Whether you swim competitively or do leisurely laps, swimming pools can be tough on your skin, making it dry and uncomfort-able. Our feature article gives you the skinny on keeping skin happy and tips for keeping it soft and supple. And Elise’s “Notes from the Natural World” offers more skin-saving advice and skincare recommendations.
We are pleased to welcome our newest columnist, Elyn Jacobs, who is writing “Options for Life” to inspire and provide hope to cancer survivors and their loved ones. In her debut with us, she explores why “Hope” is the miracle medicine.
What else is inside: To help you stay in the best of health, we offer two potent natural remedies to cure what ails you, along with Annie’s detox bath secrets. And if you are trying to “clean up your act” when it comes to eating, you will be inspired as Roufia offers important advice
for kicking the junk food habit (along with a “Superfood” powerhouse recipe). Laurie talks about the toll stress takes on the body and ways to cope, and Nicole explains how acupuncture helps un-lock physical and emotional pain. Our Quickie Chick Laurel recommends eight ways to lose weight—without dieting or exercise—and Alexandra gives you 11 tips for loving your life and your body.
In Healing Scents, Joan provides a natural approach to coping with Raynaud’s; in DreamWorks, Doug explains how to uncover the Quantum Dream; and our Mindful Parent Christina muses on the torn feelings we have about protecting our children while letting them enjoy their freedom.
Here’s to a most splendid spring!
Feature Article“The Skinny On Skin: Caring for Our “Largest Organ”-By Patricia Martin, page 39
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President and Chief of Research:Lou ParadisePublisher: Aurora ParadiseManaging Editor: Patricia MartinArt Director: Elizabeth ChenGraphic Artist: Elizabeth ParadiseContributors:Joan ApterAnnie B. BondDoug Grunther Laurel HouseElyn Jacobs
Alexandra JamiesonElise MullerRoufia PaymanLaurie TowersChristina Towle
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Sharing Your GiftsDAILYOM
--By Madisyn Taylor
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When the holidays, birthdays, or other celebrations
come around, most of us join the masses in
shopping for gifts, wrapping them, and giving them away.
Once we are in the mind-set that this is what we are going
to do, we don’t hold back or struggle with the process. We
simply give the presents we have acquired, letting them go
in the awareness that they were never ours anyway. If we
could apply some of this unquestioning generosity with
our own inner resources and gifts, we might be able to
give of ourselves more freely.
In truth, our gifts only make sense when we give them
away. Imagine carefully procured and wrapped presents
that remain in the house of the giver, never getting to the
people who were meant to have them. If we hold back,
not knowing quite when to share our gifts, we all lose.
Ironically, the more we give of ourselves, the more we have
to offer. For example, if we have a talent for singing
but we hold it back, we sing less and have less experience.
On the other hand, if we offer the gift of our voice to
the world at every opportunity, our talent develops and
becomes still greater, and we have that much more to give.
How we present our gifts can be likened to wrapping
paper and ribbons. When we truly value what we have
to offer, our presentation honors what lies inside it.
We speak well of our talents and introduce them with
confidence and panache. Like a performer who chooses
carefully what to wear and how to set the stage, we provide
an environment that complements and enhances what
we have to offer. Far from being superficial, a beautiful
presentation is as much a part of the energy of gift giving
as the gift itself. All these things together—the gift, the
presentation, and the giving away—make up the joyful
experience of bestowing our offerings
upon the world.
Reprinted from DailyOM- Inspirational thoughts for a happy, healthy and fulfilling day. Register for free at www.dailyom.com.
We all know how to give the gift of a present, but it is more important
to share your gifts that you were born with
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ALEXANDRA’S INSIGHTS
--By Alexandra Jamieson12 Genius Tips For Loving Your Life & Body
Sometimes a small act can create big changes in your
life. Eat a simple food for breakfast that gives you
energy instead of zapping it away? The rest of the day
will transform.
What small change might transform your life?
Choose one or two from the list below—I promise that
all of them will make a world of difference.
I made this list after asking some Facebook friends and
on Twitter: “What’s your best tip that has made your life
better and healthier?”
The result was a great list of genius ideas. Thank you,
friends.
THE “BAKER’S DOZEN”
TRANSFORMATIONAL TIPS
1.“Live a story-free life—not fantasy, wish fulfillment…
Be in your life—not what was, or might be. There is a
unified energy to things. Have an appreciation for your
whole life.”
~ Annie Fox, homeopath and host of Anniefoxshow.com
2. “Start the day with a shake!
Blend a high quality vegan
protein powder, unsweetened
almond or coconut milk, freshly
ground flaxseeds or chia seeds,
organic berries & greens for
steady sustained energy, great
focus and improved fat burning.” ~ JJ Virgin, Celebrity
Nutrition & Fitness Expert, New York Times Bestselling
Author, “The Virgin Diet”
3. “Eating low nutrient foods fuels overeating
behavior; flood your cells with nutrients to beat food
addictions.” ~ Dr. Joel Fuhrman, author of “Eat to Live”
and “Super Immunity”
4. “Your life will transform the moment you allow
yourself to be kind to yourself in your thoughts.” ~ Ariel
& Shya Kane, my personal coaches and authors of “How
To Have A Match Made In Heaven”
5. “I’m all about ‘Gut Rebuilding’ so the #1 thing I’d
recommend (besides laughing and dancing) is to eat
raw-unpasteurized sauerkraut everyday for the natural
probiotics and digestion-boosting powers!” ~ Summer
Bock, fermentationist, gut health coach, and founder of
OlyKraut.
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6. “Turn off your
phone and shutdown the
computer. These days
it’s way too easy to get
sucked into technology
and loose track of time. We can spend hours on social
media, internet shopping or seeking some other kind of
online simulation. Try to take a technology break at least
once a day. During this break take a walk around your
neighborhood, write in your journal or dance around
your house. Lay low on the technology and recharge
your spirit.” ~ Gabrielle Bernstein, author of May Cause
Miracles http://gabbyb.tv/may-cause-miracles-earlybird
7. “Learn to tell the difference between
biological hunger and emotional hunger, cut
down your sugar, and stay hydrated.”
~ Melissa Schumi Jones, Facebook friend and
past client
8. “Follow Alex’s plan in ‘The Great American Detox.’
Worked for me, I recommend it to everyone who wants
to do something about their weight and eat healthier.”
~ Suzieann Harts, Facebook friend
9. “Eat more whole plant foods.”
~ Angela Wortley, Facebook friend
10. “Cut down or eliminate sugar and dairy as much
as possible! This is super hard for me but
I feel a lot better when I follow this rule.”
~Jenni Dillard, Facebook friend
11. “Get a strong support system, a diet buddy. All
of the above are great but I have found having someone
to cheer with me through the victories and support me
through the tough spots makes all the difference in the
world.” ~ Sarah Cornsnake, Facebook friend
12. “Start small. Set realistic goals. Know right off
the bat that it’s going to be a long road.” ~ Samantha, @
Yogitastic
ALEXANDRA’S INSIGHTS
12 Genius Tips For Loving Your Life & Body --continued from page 3
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ALEXANDRA’S INSIGHTS
12 Genius Tips For Loving Your Life & Body --continued from page 4
And finally, my own thoughts:
If your goal is happiness, it’s time to focus on the inner
game. Stuff like making a difference or contribution to
your community, developing richer relationships, and
personal growth. You’ve probably seen the Reality-TV
outer goals of getting rich, looking “hot,” and being
famous that our culture is obsessed with are not your
path to fulfillment and joy. Listen to your soul—and
connect with the highest version of yourself. It is
possible to express that in every moment. And have
some FUN with it all.
Without the fun, you can’t really enjoy the ride.
Now let’s get ready to ROCK!
NOTES FROM THE NATURAL WORLD
Super Natural Skincare --By Elise Muller
All year long—whether it’s hot, cold, or mild—it’s im-portant to keep the skin hydrated and supple. Here
are a few suggestions:Besides drinking lots of water, I find it beneficial to “spritz” the complexion often throughout the day. The “spritz” can be pure spring water or an herbal tea of your choice. I find these to be extremely hydrating as well as toning for the complexion.To slough off dead skin cells and encourage the formation of new skin cells, dry skin brushing is an excellent inter-vention. The benefits of dry skin brushing are too numer-ous to list, but here are a few: tightens the skin; helps the lymphatic system release toxins; tones muscles; regener-ates overall skin health. Always use a natural fiber brush.
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Super Natural Skincare --continued from page 5
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• When my skin is very dry and especially during the winter months I lean towards my formulas containing Bees’ Wax—this ingredient locks in moisture as well as protects the skin from harsh elements. It’s great year ‘round, too.
• Always apply pure natural ingredients—they supply the skin with vitamins and minerals which contribute to our overall health and well-being (vs.) products con-taining chemicals and synthetic ingredients which clog the pores resulting in a dull, aged complexion.
• During the day when my complexion feels dry I com-press my face with a warm cloth and apply my Comfrey Facial Cream for a luxurious pampering. Comfrey is an exceptional ally for dry, sensitive skin and along with its natural anti-inflammatory and soothing properties, Comfrey stimulates blood circulation to firm the skin. For details visit http://mountain-spirit-botanicals.com/facial-care/moisturizers
• Exercise, stay faithful to your regime to avoid getting “winter blues.”
More Skincare & the Bee’s Knees If you expose yourself to harsh sun or cold, this is a wonderful remedy for protecting while deeply nourish-ing your skin.
The formula in question is “Coconut Hair Cream,” crafted with oils, butters and bee’s wax. Bee’s wax locks in moisture, protects the skin, and leaves you with a “dewy” complexion and soft, plump radiant skin.Suggestions for use: take a dollop of Coconut Hair Cream and spread it onto a damp, hot wash cloth. Fold the cloth around the cream, run under hot water and “squish” the cloth to release the essences, making sure the cream has penetrated the cloth. Compress your face a few times (repeat running the cloth under hot water before each compress) and then “go face the cold”.
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Super Natural Skincare --continued from page 6
Another method for use: this cream may also be applied
directly to the skin after cleansing while the pores are open.
It’s a wonderful ally for winter’s chapped, exposed skin.
You may be wondering “hair cream on my face”? If so,
remember that all of my formulas are multi-faceted and
can be used anywhere. I work only with pure botanical
ingredients beneficial for the hair, skin and spirit.
Last Note:
As I am as obsessive about my implements as I am about
my ingredients, most wash-cloths (for me) are too thick
/ absorb too much. Some are too thin/don’t hold the
essence. I purchase my wash-cloths in auto-parts stores
(rags/cleaning section). They’re 100% white cotton (no
dye), perfect weight, and inexpensive.
For details on the products mentioned above, visit http://
mountain-spirit-botanicals.com/facial-care/moisturizers
and http://mountain-spirit-botanicals.com/hair-care.
For details visit http://mountain-spirit-botanicals.com/
facial-care/moisturizers
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PHYSICAL ADVANTAGE
“Under Pressure” --By Laurie Towers
Your spouse just lost a job you were hoping
was recession proof..Your elderly parent has
encroaching health concerns...Your newly-licensed
teenager has your car out way past the curfew and isn’t
answering your anxiety- fueled texts.
To take your mind off these little morsels of concern,
you place yourself in front of your television to only
escape into a world of natural disaster, a crumbling
economy and a dismal outlook on humanity. YIKES!!!
Most likely you can’t change the channels fast enough
as you try to remind yourself of the lyrics to “It’s A
Wonderful World.”
Can’t get around it, can’t get over it, and honestly it
wouldn’t be reality without it...Stress is a part of our
daily intake and makes a cameo appearance in our lives
on a regular basis. In fact, even after the smoke clears
and the tension has lifted a bit, the residue of stress
sometimes remains. It makes itself known with elevation
of blood pressure, tension headaches and--more often
than imagined--weight gain.
Stress will affect individuals in a different ways but
several common relationships between stress and weight
have been established in many people.
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PHYSICAL ADVANTAGE
“Under Pressure” --continued from page 8
Stress hormones and weight gain:
When a person is under a great deal of stress, their body
goes through physiological changes. The most common is
its release of the chemical cortisol, a stress hormone that
studies have linked to the manifestation of abdominal fat.
When our body releases an excess of this chemical, it
interferes with the metabolic process in only one way: it
slows it down. Ergo, when you are hit with a barrage of
stress, while you may be consuming the same amount of
food as before, you aren’t burning a many calories as you
used to.
Stress and food cravings:
Ahhhh...this is easy math. A majority of the populous
tend to eat when under stress. This is the “emotional
eating” that takes its toll on the body if it has a long shelf
life. We reach out for food for solace and it’s never in the
direction of that stalk of celery. It’s the comfort foods
packed with salts, fats and sugars that keep us company
when we feel like we haven’t a friend in the world.
There is definitely both a weight-related value as well as
an overall health one to invest in time to decompress.
In addition to the secretion of body fat hormones, stress
will also sabotage sleep. Studies indicate that those who
sleep less often have a higher body fat content. Lack
of sleep also results in the increased production of the
hormone ghrelin which is a key feature in increasing
appetite.
Here comes the broken record...
Oftentimes the best way to combat stress on a multitude
of levels is physical activity. Duh! Did you really expect
me to say
anything
different?
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Not only does a daily workout burn extra calories and
support and increase overall health and well-
being, it also releases those wonderful endorphins…
The endorphins that stabilize our moods, combat
depression, and even allow us the luxury of a descent
night’s sleep.
That said, now it’s time to put down that remote and put
on a little music. Perhaps a suggestion of some Louis
Armstrong, and I guarantee within a few short minutes
you’ll come to the realization that Pops was right.
PHYSICAL ADVANTAGE
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THE DETOX DIVADetox Bath Basics --By Annie B. Bond
For centuries, people have honored the power of
the bath, not only to cleanse the body, but to heal
the skin and soothe the soul. Water has been known
as a healer since the dawn of human history, revered
throughout the ancient world as a simple and effective
cure for many conditions, both physical and spiritual.
Heat stimulates the immune system to fight off viruses
and bacterial infections. Cold water baths stimulate
circulation and reduce inflammation.
Most of us have heard about the recommendation to take
saunas to sweat the poisons out. But baths? Absolutely.
Epsom salts and hot water help you sweat, and as you
release the fluid, toxic chemicals go with it. We store a
lot of toxic chemicals in our fat, chemicals that are long-
lasting in the environment, and sweating reduces fat
stores, hence releasing the toxic chemicals at the same
time. In fact, it is said that the skin eliminates over one
pound of waste acids every day through the sweat glands.
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Detox Bath Basics --continued from page 10
Hydrotherapy makes our cells more malleable, helping
their membranes to release. Soaking in water is great for
our bodies in this way. After all, our cells are 75 to 90
percent water.
Hot water opens the pores, and cold water closes them.
Hot water draws toxins out of the body to the skin’s
surface, and while the water cools it pulls toxins from the
skin, according to Naturopath Dr. Hazel Parcells. Epsom
salts augment this detoxification by causing you to sweat.
The Skin’s Acid Mantle
When I recommend salts, I am speaking of Dead Sea
salt, Epsom salt, and sea salt. Not baking soda. There is
another consideration for your skin, and that is a thin
layer on the surface of the skin, called the acid mantle.
The acid mantle is typically a pH of 5.5 (with neutral
being a pH of 7, and anything over that an alkaline pH),
which kills germs and bacteria protectively for the body.
Baking soda is alkaline and will destroy the acid mantle.
If you use it you need to help the skin to return to an acid
mantle at the end of the bath. Some do this by adding a
cup of vinegar to the tub at the end of a bath, neutralizing
the alkaline salts (and you will get bubbles while you do
this, and make sure to keep the vinegar water from your
eyes); others rub the body with coconut oil, an oil with an
acidic pH.
pH Chart
Neutral pH: 7
Optimal pH level of healthy skin surface: 5.5
Dead sea salts 5.8 pH
Sea salts: generally around neutral once dissolved
Epsom salts: 5.5-6.5 (considered a neutral salt)
Baking soda: 8.2
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Detox Bath Basics --continued from page 11
I don’t recommend baking soda baths because they will
remove the skin’s acid mantle. Too much use of soap
will do this as well. If you choose to have a baking soda
bath do it with a commitment to restore the acid mantle
of your skin once you are done. However, an alkaline
water wash can neutralize acidic and polluted matter,
as well, and a baking soda and Epsom salt bath is often
recommended after ionizing radiation.
Positive and Negative Ions
Clays are rich in negative ions, the good ions like what
you find at the ocean. By soaking in clay baths, or
rubbing clay on your body, you surround and saturate
yourself with the negative ion charge, revitalizing you
while eschewing pollution. Negative ions bind positive
ions to them (toxic chemicals are rich in positive ions),
and pull them from the body.
Dry Skin Brushing
Before you hop into the tub, consider dry brushing your
skin, which also opens the pores to release toxins. Many
recommend you do this once a day. Dry skin brushing
is also considered to give an internal massage, stimulate
skin renewal, remove cellulite, cleanse the lymphatic
system, and a host of other benefits.
Hot Water Bottle Pillow
Why not make your homemade detox bath experience
as comfortable and mesmerizing relaxing as possible by
filling a hot water bottle and using it as a pillow against
the rim of the tub?
Bath Cautions
Very hot baths can be harmful for people with high
blood pressure, multiple sclerosis, or diabetes, as well as
for pregnant women. Even if you don’t have one of these
conditions, extremely hot baths can actually dry the skin
and make you feel drained, so be sure to use water that
feels comfortably warm, not too hot.
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THE DETOX DIVA
Detox Bath Basics --continued from page 12
If you are sick or have a chronic illness, heart disease,
or take medications, check with your doctor before
using these detox baths. Before using detox therapies
for children, check with their pediatrician. Pregnant or
nursing women shouldn’t detox.
Hot detox baths can be very enervating. You might even
feel dizzy when you get out of the tub, so be aware and
have a place to sit or hold as you get out of the tub. Start
your experience of detox baths by only staying in the tub
for 10 minutes or so to start, and gradually increase as
you better gauge your person reaction to the experience.
THE MINDFUL PARENTBaby Steps --By Christina Towle
A baby’s first steps. There is little more that needs to
be written to trigger emotions of deep joy, elation,
gratitude, and amazement. Humans wait a year to witness
their young’s first steps, deer a few hours, horses mere
minutes.
No matter the wait to witness wobbly limbs achieve stability
and gain momentum, we recognize that life’s first signal of
physical independence is purely awesome. Though, for us
as parents, it is bittersweet bewilderment… Especially for
mothers who have to experience another let go.
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THE MINDFUL PARENTBaby Steps -- continued from page 13
Birth is the first surrendering, baby’s first steps comes
next, then the first day of school, followed by more
ongoing rites of passage for years to come.
At this time as a nation—in the wake of unthinkable
tragedy—we are trying to deal with the anxiety of letting
our children walk without us by their sides. Every step
they take away from us we appreciate while at the same
time we try to “talk our fear” down to keep it from
overwhelming us. We intellectually comprehend that
children are meant to go beyond parental grasp but
emotionally, feeling so raw, we are reluctant to let them
go on without us to protect them.
A friend of mine recently came back from Thailand and
gifted me with a photo of a six year-old boy who literally
lives on a river and gets around curled up in a floating
bucket while paddling with his hands. When he opens
his home’s front door, instead of landing on a road he
can run on, this little boy has to curl up his tiny little legs
and squeeze into a bucket--returning to the fetal position
instead of spreading his wings to fly.
The boy looks similar to my six-year-old son. And
together, my son and I often look at his picture, asking
questions and creating answers about The Boy in the
Bucket. What does he eat? Where does he play? Is his
superhero one that leaps and flies or swims? Our stories
always end with a discussion on how lucky we are to
open our front door and easily walk across the street to
our neighbor’s house to play.
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THE MINDFUL PARENTBaby Steps --continued from page 14
During this story time, I observe my son recognizing
and appreciating freedom. When he took his first steps
was the moment he first felt freedom but talking about
the Boy in the Bucket is when I see him appreciate his
freedom. I sense he quietly respects that he is able to
walk and run freely.
So as we struggle to understand recent national
tragedies and struggle with our torn feelings about
allowing our children to enjoy their freedom, my
preliminary remedy is to go back to step one: return to
the moment little feet first touch the earth. No matter
how long these footprints impact our earth’s soil and
no matter what paths they take, we must celebrate,
appreciate, and capture every step forever in our souls.
OPTIONS FOR LIFE
Hope: The Miracle Medicine -- By Elyn Jacobs
Hope: It gives us the opportunity to do what we
must do to heal from our cancer.
Hope is the miracle medicine of the mind. It inspires
the will to live. Hope is the physician’s strongest ally.
Hope is our strongest ally.
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OPTIONS FOR LIFE
Hope: The Miracle Medicine -- continued from page 15
A physician is in a powerful position to influence
the outcome of disease. Even in the face of the most
advanced of cancers, there is usually room for some
words of encouragement and support, which can
make all the difference in the patient’s attitude towards
their disease and their treatment. Yet, physicians
don’t always offer hope. Many patients are told to go
home and get their affairs in order, there is nothing we
can do, or deliver a grim prognosis. Many hear these
words upon their initial diagnosis, as the cancer has
already progressed.
Martin Seligman has a term he coined “learned
helplessness.” While the concept is strongly tied to
animal psychology and behavior, it can also apply to
the cancer patient.
“You have cancer.” Three of the most dreaded words
you can hear from your doctor. Your world has
changed and you feel a loss of control. Many of
us immediately imagine the worst-case scenario—
death. A moment ago you were a student, parent,
wife, maybe even a doctor. Now, suddenly, you are a
patient, facing mortality.
If we believe that there is no hope and that we have
no control over our situation, we may begin to behave
in a helpless manner; we may feel utterly helpless to
think clearly and make informed choices. People start
telling us what to do and this further relinquishes our
much-needed control. However, those entering the
world of cancer must take control of their treatment—
they need to remain in charge of their health. They
need hope.
Hope, it brings life to survival. Cancer does not
survive in a vacuum. To treat the cancer we need to
change the environment in which it was permitted
to grow. The lack of hope may dissolve our will to
make the lifestyle changes which may enhance our
treatment and improve survival.
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Putting hope in the proper context is important, and
false hope is not always beneficial. However, there are
countless stories of patients who were offered little
chance of survival or a cure, yet who are here years later
to tell their tale, so “false hopelessness” (coined by Dr.
Keith Block) is clearly not beneficial either. We hear
of “unexpected remissions”, a term doctors use when,
by medical standards, the patient should have died,
but instead, patients denied death its victim by seeking
alternative treatments and healing from their cancer.
Early state or late stage— Hope, it gives us the
opportunity to do what we must do to heal from our
cancer. No matter what path we choose for our healing,
hope shall be ever present, for even if we cannot hope
for a cure, we can hope for peace, comfort and relief
from pain as we live each day we are given. We can hope
for a long life, living with our cancer. We can focus on
living, not dying. While there is Hope there is life.
The well-known maxim, “While there is life there is
hope,” has a deeper meaning in reverse: “While there
is... hope there is life.”
Hope comes first, life follows. Hope gives power to life.
Hope rouses life to continue, to expand, to grow, to reach out, to go on.
Hope sees a light where there isn’t any.
Hope lights candles in millions of despairing hearts.
Hope is the miracle medicine of the mind. It inspires the will to live. Hope is the physician’s
strongest ally.
Hope is our shield and buckler against defeat.
“Hope,” wrote Alexander Pope, “springs eternal in the human breast.” And as long as it does we will
triumph and move forward.
Hope never sounds retreat. Hope keeps the banners flying.
Hope revives ideals, renews dreams, revitalizes visions.
Hope scales the peak, wrestles with the impossible, achieves the highest aim.
“The word which God has written on the brow of every person,” wrote Victor Hugo, “is Hope.”
As long as we have hope no situation is hopeless.
--Wilferd A Peterson
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OPTIONS FOR LIFEHope: The Miracle Medicine -- continued from page 17
“While there is life there is hope, has deeper meaning
in reverse. While there is hope there is life. Hope comes
first, life follows. Hope gives power to life. Hope rouses
life to continue to expand, to grow, to reach out, to go
on. Hope sees a light where there isn’t any. Hope lights
candles in millions of despairing hearts. Where would I
be without hope?” ~ Wilferd A. Peterson May 23, 1933
DREAMWORKS
Uncovering The Quantum Dream -- By Doug Grunter
The year 1900 ushered in the 20th century, the
modern era most of us have spent a good deal of
our lives in. In order to get a better sense of the new 21st
century, it would be interesting to get a “bigger picture” of
the underlying forces which helped define the preceding
one.
The year 1900 which launched the 20th century saw
three extraordinary events which at the time seemed
disconnected. I hope to show in this column just how
connected they were and just how fascinating and
important this connection is. The bold type of certain
words are my emphasis.
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Event 1:
Dr. Sigmund Freud publishes the ground-breaking
book, xcd. While dreams had been observed with great
interest at various points in ancient history, they had
never been considered worthy of a more scientific and
cross-cultural investigation. Freud changed all that. He
created psychoanalysis, a deep study of how our dark,
unconscious energy patterns control most of our behavior.
Further, he showed how a detailed study of our dreams
are, as he phrased it, “the royal road to the unconscious.”
Event 2:
Physicist Max Planck discovers quantum phenomena
and is the first to suggest a quantum theory to explain
mysterious phenomena which had baffled scientists
for decades. Quantum physics would go on to greatly
influence Albert Einstein and become the most successful
scientific theory of all time, leading to the computer
revolution so greatly affecting
our lives. One of the most
mysterious results of quantum
theory is that the world we
observe at any one time is but
one of a multi-layered potential
of realities existing at the same time.
Event 3:
L. Frank Baum publishes The Wizard of Oz, a spiritual
allegory based on a dream.
So what connects these three significant events? Well,
it’s easy to see the connection between Freud and The
Wizard of Oz—the dream. And connecting the dream to
Quantum theory?
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Since Quantum Theory leads to the mysterious
conclusion that at any one time there are a number of
potential parallel realities, this ties into a strategy for
dream work I have discussed in previous dream columns,
namely that one of the most important methods of
uncovering the hidden meanings of our dreams is to
remember that every person and object in our dreams
has many metaphorical layers of meaning all at the same
time.
For example: The Wicked Witch on one level is
Dorothy’s nasty neighbor who wants Toto destroyed
for digging up her garden and chasing her cats. But
on a deeper, metaphorical level the Wicked Witch can
represent the dark fear within which, when encountered,
leads to liberation and enlightenment.
Let’s dig deeper. The nasty neighbor’s name is Elvira
Gulch. A gulch is a ravine with a dry creek bed (a lack
of water). In the dream world water often represents
emotion. So the nasty neighbor displays a lack of
emotional connection and in Dorothy’s dream, as the
witch, she is destroyed when water gets poured on her
(as a result of Dorothy’s attempt to save the scarecrow
from fire; in other words, Dorothy’s emotional concern
for a companion overcomes the emotionless gulch of the
witch’s psyche).
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After the defeat of the Wicked Witch, Dorothy then learns
the spiritual lesson her quest was always after: All along
she had the power to return to her “spiritual” home—she
just needed to learn that the answer was never going to
come from someone else such as the Wizard—the answer
was always “within” her.
As I’ve noted in previous dream columns, our dreams are
both unique to each of us and at the same time collective
(that is each dream has a more universal meaning which
according to the great psychologist Carl Jung comes out
of a Collective Unconscious). Since the dream and the
quantum theory of multi-layered realities were keys to
three important events which launched the 20th century,
let’s look at a potential collective meaning of Dorothy’s
dream.
The dream is a result of a tornado. A tornado in waking
life is a terrifyingly destructive physical force. As we
launch into the year 2013 we are all well aware of the
terribly destructive force of tornadoes, hurricanes, and
tidal waves which are increasing due to climate change.
So we can look at the 20th century quantum dream as
an anticipation of the need to identify climate change,
become aware of its present and potential impact, and
come up with solutions.
In the dream world a tornado is a multi-layered metaphor
whose meanings include: A “clearing of the air” about a
significant issue; a wiping out of previously held beliefs,
opening up the potential to see a deeper reality;
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and the mark of being “torn” over an issue (“torn” being
the root “tornado”), in this case being torn between
changing our destructive consuming habits to address the
causes of climate change or giving into our comfort zone
and continuing to consume as we’ve been conditioned to
accept.
On the metaphoric level where dreams operate, a
dramatic tornado (“clearing the air”) may be necessary
so that we can see with a fresh, new vision what is
required to deal with the deep changes taking place, both
personally and collectively. Are we willing to take the
spiritual trip “within” and encounter our darkest fears and
challenges?
Watching our cherished consumer habits which no
longer serve the bigger picture get blown away can be
emotionally terrifying. Seeing The Wizard of Oz as a
quantum dream, we may well need the combination of
brains (Scarecrow), heart (Tin Man), courage (Lion), and
spiritual awareness (Dorothy) to deal with these life-
altering issues.
QUICKIE CHICK
8 Ways to Lose Weight Without Dieting or Exercise -- By Laurel House
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Want to lose weight without going to the gym?
Take advantage of some of life’s greatest
(and surprisingly fat burning) pleasures like sleep, sex,
acupuncture, laughter, and just breathing deeply—no
diet, no sweat.
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1. Lose Weight by Having Sex
Sex is a great way to lose weight. In fact, the average
sex session burns 150 to 250 calories per half hour—
depending on how athletic your sex tends to be. Dr.
Laura Berman, PhD, LCSW, a clinical assistant professor
of obstetrics-gynecology and psychiatry at the Feinberg
School of Medicine of Northwestern University in
Chicago, and director of the Berman Center has said
that sex is definitely a good workout—even if you aren’t
extremely acrobatic—as sex naturally gets your heart
rate up, which in turn improves circulation and burns
calories and fat. By practicing positions other than
just missionary, you are also engaging different muscle
groups, so it can be both a cardio and toning exercise.
2. Lose Weight with Acupuncture and Herbs
The point of acupuncture is to balance specific organ
systems in the promotion of a healthy body. But more
than tonifying the blood and keeping the Qi in check,
acupuncture has been used for centuries to regulate
weight by helping with metabolism and energy
production. According to acupuncturist Douglas
Eisenstark L.Ac., who has served as a Clinic Supervisor
at Emperor’s College and Yo-San University, “Weight loss
is a part of the ‘middle burner’ or the spleen, stomach
and liver organ systems of Chinese Medicine.” Focusing
on those meridians address digestion and the clearing,
which are also related to stress—a common cause of
overeating.”
In conjunction with the acupuncture, herbs are a vital
part of Chinese Medicine. Doug doesn’t just put his
patients on an across the board weight loss formula since
the impetus for weight gain is different for each person.
“Weight loss formulas generally help in digestion.
However, there are different formulas for different
conditions and each case is different. One should see an
experienced Chinese herbalist to get a proper formula.”
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3. Lose Weight by Sleeping
Sleep is more than just a pretty-making mechanism.
While you get your beauty rest, your body is working
away to regulate your systems and heal any damage
done from daily wear and tear. More than the necessary
mending, your digestive system is also pumping hard
to process your food, metabolizing carbohydrates and
breaking down fats.
Some studies have linked sleep deprivation to weight
problems, with the likely culprit being changes in
hormone levels—cortisol and insulin in particular.
Cortisol’s main responsibility is the regulation of sugar,
protein, fat, mineral and water metabolism. When
physical or emotional stress throws us out of whack,
cortisol reacts by pumping up the produced levels. Sleep
deprivation also triggers cortisol production. Insulin is in
charge of blood sugar and fat storage. Sleep deprivation
has been linked to increased levels of insulin, which
makes weight loss more challenging. Bottom line: unless
you want your bottom to continue to expand, treat
yourself to a good night sleep– nightly.
4. Lose Weight by Getting a Massage
Massage improves circulation, helping in the interchange
of oxygen and nutrients between the blood and tissue
cells which increases muscle recovery and strengthening.
More than muscle, massage is believed to be able to
move toxins and water weight from the body as well as
burst fat cells, forcing them to be absorbed away instead
of bunching up on your thighs. More than releasing
water weight and breaking down fat cells, according to
reflexology there are certain pressure points on the feet
that can stimulate the metabolism and encourage weight
loss.
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5. Lose Weight by Volunteering
Whether you’re collecting trash along the ocean’s shore,
helping out at a retirement home, or walking shelter
dogs, volunteering is undoubtedly a great green activity
that lets you get out of your box and do something for
someone other than yourself.
Now, more than a do-good pursuit, you might also be
able to make your contribution a multi-tasking activity,
especially when it comes to hanging out with rescue
pups. Research from the University of Missouri at
Columbia showed that volunteers who walked shelter
dogs for an hour a week also lost weight—about 12
pounds a year. Up your dog walking activity to 20
minutes a day for five days a week and the average
weight loss goes up to 14 pounds a year! Volunteering
at a shelter is, sure, great for the dogs, but it’s great for
your mind and body too. Some studies have shown
that about 70% of people who commit to those weekly
walks keep it up long term (and often stay longer than
an hour)– which is a much high rate of return than any
average exercise program.
Not sure that dog walking is your cup of tea?
Determine your volunteer personality then make
sure to incorporate an active angle, like walking along
a local trail picking up trash or preparing food at a
neighborhood food bank. The great news is, even if you
don’t lose weight, you know you’ve done your part to
help the environment or another person today.
6. Lose Weight with Spice
If you want to start shedding pounds tonight, toss an
extra clove of garlic into your crock pot. The Endocrine
Society’s annual meeting in San Francisco showed that
spicing up your meals with garlic and pepper can help
curb overeating. Research revealed that overweight
people who added extra calorie-free and salt-free
flavors to their meals lost an average of 30 pounds in
six months. Alan Hirsch, M.D., founder of the Smell
& Taste Treatment and Research
Foundation in Chicago says that
“The flavors made people focus
on the sensory characteristics of
the food — its smell and taste.”
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When foods are more enjoyable, eaters tend to feel fuller
faster and therefore aren’t tempted to overeat. A few spices
to try: onions, garlic, hot peppers, and horseradish. A
note: try to skip the salt which promotes water weight
gain—it may not be fat, but the swell sure makes it seem
like it.
7. Lose Weight with Every Breath You Take
We couldn’t live if we didn’t breathe. The question is: Are
you reaping all of the rewards of your breath? Breathing
correctly can actually help you to lose weight. Problem
is—few people do.
Scientists from the University of New Mexico in
Albuquerque found that women who relaxed in
meditation class once a week lost an average of 4 lbs a
month. Billy Blanks Jr,. who helps thousands lose weight
with his “Dance with Me” classes and DVDs, believes that
breath is one of the best no-equipment necessary, easy
green exercises that so many people do incorrectly.
“Singers breathe correctly.” Billy says, “It is the kind of
breath that you are supposed to do in daily life. It’s called
diaphragmatic breathing– in through your nose and
out through mouth. As you breathe in your stomach is
filled with the maximum amount of oxygen and so your
stomach expands and goes out. When you exhale your
stomach goes in.” It makes sense when you think about
it, but it’s opposite of how the average person breathes.
Full deep diaphragmatic breathing actually burns more
calories and helps to tone your abs because you are
actively using the muscles in your core over and over
again all day long. It also delivers more oxygen to your
blood and muscles, allowing you to workout harder and
longer.
Not sure if you’re doing it right? Billy suggests that you
lay on your back. When we lay on our backs we naturally
breathe correctly. Place your hand on your stomach and
naturally inhale, watching your belly and your hand
raise up. Then slightly open your mouth and slowly, with
control exhale. The goal is to exhale for 35 counts. Once
you master it, diaphragmatic breathing becomes second
nature.
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8. Lose Weight with Laughter
Laughter really may be the best medicine. Not only does
it calm the nerves, improve the immune system, and
break the ice, but it also burns calories. Yes, a good giggle
provides a natural cardiovascular workout for your
insides, by increasing your heart rate and circulation,
and toning your abdominal muscles. Dr. William Fry of
Stanford University says, “Laughing heartily five times
a day has the same beneficial effects as ten minutes on
a rowing machine.” What’s more? Ten to 15 minutes of
solid laughter can burn 50 calories which can translate to
4.4 pounds in a year– hey, every little bit counts!
HEALTH ON POINT
Acupuncture Unlocks Physical & Emotional Pain -- By Nicole Cutler, L.Ac.,MTCM
Most people perceive their body’s aches and pains as signs
of a physical problem—such as a pulled, strained or
sprained muscle, ligament or tendon. Lower back pain beginning
immediately after lifting a heavy box from an awkward position
may simply be a physical manifestation of unfortunate body
mechanics. However, some episodes of chronic pain may have little
to do with the physical body. More often than not, some types of
pain are a result of emotional blockages. Because acupuncture does
not distinguish between physical and psychological etiologies, pain
treatments frequently unlock stuck emotions.
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Acupuncture theory is based on the understanding
that smooth ‘qi’ movement forms the basis for health.
Westerners typically correlate the concept of what qi is
most with the term ‘energy.’ Although qi encompasses
much more than energy, it has similar characteristics:
• heatincreasesitsmovement
• coldslowsitdown
• itsabsenceleadstoareductioninactivity
• itscontainmentleadstoanincreaseininternal
pressure
By recognizing that qi flows all throughout the body,
it is easy to recognize that an interruption in qi flow
has the potential to be problematic. Acupuncturists
are extensively trained in the pathways in which qi
travels, and the points used are intended to influence
qi flow. Thus, acupuncture needles have the capacity
to encourage qi movement where it is constricted,
regardless of if the problem has a physical or emotional
basis.
From a western perspective, energy can be interpreted
as either a physical or psychological entity. Typically
viewed in terms of energy quantity, examples include:
• Anabundanceofphysicalenergycanhelp
someone run a marathon or shovel the driveway.
• Adeficitofemotionalenergycanleavesomeone
feeling drained, apathetic or depressed.
Although energy quantity is also considered by
acupuncturists, a prominent imbalance for which people
seek treatment is energy congestion. Known as ‘stagnant
qi,’ energy congestion can be physical, psychological
or a combination of the two. While stagnant qi has
various etiologies, it frequently manifests as acute or
chronic physical pain. Thus, an acupuncture treatment
for a headache, dislocated rib, stiff neck or low back
pain can easily consist of the same points as a treatment
addressing post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, anger
or despondency.
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From another perspective, receiving acupuncture usually
helps simultaneously improve physical and emotional
issues. As such, an acupuncture treatment designed to
increase qi flow for a stiff neck can have two outcomes;
relief of the neck pain and a release of congested
emotions. This ‘emotional release’ often comes as a
surprise to someone who is unaware they are harboring
emotional tension. Luckily, acupuncturists are well aware
of the interconnectedness between physical pain and
psychological issue—and will assure their patients that
their unexpected crying outburst is normal and healthful.
Acupuncture’s demonstration of the link between
emotional and physical stagnant qi does not imply that
someone’s pain is all in their head. Rather, it confirms
that the origins of physical and emotional types of
pain can be one and the same. Likewise, receiving
acupuncture treatment can help ease aches and pains
while simultaneously opening the gates of an emotional
blockage.
HEALING SCENTS
A Natural Approach to Raynaud’s with Therapeutic Essential Oils -- By Joan Apter
Raynaud’s disease (syndrome or phenomenon) is a
condition wherein the arteries to an area of the body
narrow reducing the blood flow. The most common areas
are the hands and feet and occasionally the ears, lips, or nose
may be affected. Usually these are brief episodes and the
fingers or toes become cool and may turn blue or white. As
blood flow returns there may be numbness or throbbing and
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The narrowing of the blood vessels is known as
vasospasm and is a natural response of the body in times
of stress, reducing blood flow to the extremities and
protecting the core organs. In Raynaud’s the sympathetic
nervous system over-reacts to an external trigger and
reduces or cuts off the blood supply to one or more areas
of the body. The most common triggers are temperature
changes or stress.
Raynaud’s tends to be worsened by use of tobacco and
caffeine, and often develops in the early teens. It is most
prevalent in females.
The use of drugs such as beta-blockers, and close
proximity to low temperatures are known to exacerbate
Raynaud’s syndrome.
When approaching Raynaud’s disease with essential
oils, we are primarily choosing oils that are analgesic,
antispasmodic, assist circulation, decongestant, repair
fragile skin, balance the endocrine system, increase
oxygenation to the body’s cells and detoxify, repair and
nourish the skin.
Methods of Application
We can apply the oils topically, with massage, in baths
(always use a dispersant such as sea salt or Epsom salts
before adding oils to bath water), compresses, inhaling
or with a diffuser. A cold air diffuser is the most effective
way to finely vaporize essential oils without harming or
altering their vital components and valuable properties.
Unlike aroma lamps or candles, a diffuser disperses
oils without the heating or burning that damages the
fragile essential oil constituents and can even create toxic
compounds.
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Recommended Essential Oils for Warming:
Nutmeg, Mace, Clove, Black Pepper, Geranium,
Palmarosa, Lavender, Fennel and Rosemary.
This treatment is a two-part regime of baths and
massage, using two formulas on alternate weeks. For
the first week:
Formula 1:
Nutmeg 15 drops
Lavender 5 drops
Geranium 10 drops
Make a blend using these proportions or use these
amounts to 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for a massage
oil.
Bathe twice a day in the morning and evening (before
bed) using 6-8 drops of the blend. The water should be
hot but not uncomfortable. Massage your fingers and
toes. Add 5 drops blend to each tablespoon of vegetable
oil to make a massage oil and apply it all over your
body except your face. Get your partner or a friend to
massage your back for you. Pay special attention to your
toes and fingers as well as arms, legs, bottom, tummy,
chest, and shoulders. Do this daily. During an attack,
use the massage oil as often as you like and double up
on the fingers and toes.
The second formula is used alternately with Formula 1
until the condition eases off and relief is obtained. Use
exactly as directed above for one week, in the bath and
as a massage oil.
Formula 2:
Black Pepper 10 drops
Geranium 10 drops
Nutmeg 10 drops
Essential Oils for Circulation
Essential oils may be extremely useful for promoting
circulation. Myrtle, lemon, and cypress have been
used to strengthen and dilate capillaries and increase
circulation. Helichrysum, clove and citrus oils are
natural blood thinners, balancing the viscosity or
thickness of the blood, and they amplify the effects
of cypress. Marjoram relaxes muscles and dilates
blood vessels, while nutmeg acts as a circulatory
stimulant and anti-inflammatory. Goldenrod is a vein
decongestant.
Niacin (nicotinic acid) is effective for dilating blood
vessels and increasing circulation. The amino acid
L-arginine and cayenne pepper have similar properties.
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Single Oils:
Goldenrod, Helichrysum, Marjoram, Cypress, Myrtle,
Orange, Grapefruit, Clove, Peppermint, Geranium,
Nutmeg, Cistus, Lemongrass
Blends:
*Aroma Life- (Helichrysum, Ylang Ylang, Marjoram
and Cypress) Improves cardiovascular, lymphatic and
circulatory systems. Reduces stress.
*Pan Away- (Wintergreen, Helichrysum, Clove and
Peppermint)
*En-R-Gee- (Rosemary, Juniper, Lemongrass, Nutmeg,
Idaho Balsam Fir, Clove and Black Pepper) Warming
and stimulating.
*Citrus Fresh- (Orange, Tangerine, Lemon, Mandarin,
Grapefruit and Spearmint) The citruses promote joy
and peace and are euphoric.
*Harmony- (Geranium, Rosewood, Lavender,
Sandalwood, Frankincense, Orange, Lemon, Angelica,
Hyssop, Spanish Sage, Jasmine, Roman Chamomile,
Bergamot, Ylang Ylang, Palmarosa, Rose and Spruce)
Creates a harmonic balance for the energy centers of the
body. Uplifting and elevating to the mind.
Application:
TOPICAL: Dilute 50-50, 2-4 drops on affected area 2-3
times daily. Also apply over carotid arteries and pulse
points, wherever arteries are close to the skin surface.
BODY MASSAGE, 2-3 times weekly, start at the feet and
work up to heart.
Additional CirculationSupport:
*Rub 2-4 drops Aroma Life on the carotid arteries and
pulse points, wherever an artery comes close to the skin,
two times daily
*Apply 2-4 drops Harmony over areas of poor
circulation, one to three times daily, as needed
*Take 1/4 tsp of cayenne pepper with a full glass of pure
water daily. Avoid using at bedtime.
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To Improve Circulation
Circulation Blend #1: • 5 drops Basil • 8 drops
Marjoram • 10 drops Cypress • 3 drops Peppermint
Circulation Blend #2: • 3 drops Basil • 2 drops
Peppermint • 4 drops Cypress • 8 drops
Marjoram • 10 drops Wintergreen
Dilute either of the above recipes in one-teaspoon pure
fatty oil (i.e. olive or jojoba) and massage on location, one
to three times daily.
Essential Oils for Stress
*Peace and Calming (Blue Tansy, Patchouli, Tangerine,
Orange and Ylang Ylang)
*Lavender- (Lavandula angustifolia) has a fresh, sweet,
floral, herbaceous aroma that is soothing and refreshing.
Because it is the most versatile of all essential oils, no
home should be without it. Lavender is an adaptogen,
and therefore can assist the body when adapting to stress
or imbalances. It is a great aid for relaxing and winding
down before bedtime, yet has balancing properties
that can also boost stamina and energy.
*Joy (Rose, Bergamot, Mandarin, Ylang Ylang, Lemon,
Geranium, Jasmine, Palmarosa, Roman Chamomile and
Rosewood)
Inhale deeply; apply on chest or under nose. Diffuse.
Essential Oils for Pain Control
To pinpoint the most effective essential oil for quenching
pain, it may be necessary to try each of the essential oils
in these categories to find the one that is most effective
for your particular pain situation.
One of the most effective essential oils for blocking pain
is peppermint. A recent study by in 1994 showed that
peppermint oil is extremely effective in blocking calcium
channels and substance P, important factors in the
transmission of pain signals.
Other essential oils that have unique pain-relieving
properties include Helichrysum, Idaho Balsam Fir, and
Douglas Fir.
The blend PanAway is powerful for pain reduction.
When applied on location or to the Vita Flex points on
the feet, it can act within seconds. Alternate with Relieve
It. These two blends are powerful combination for deep-
tissue pain as well as bone-related pain.
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Single Oils for Pain:
Peppermint, Helichrysum, Spruce, Wintergreen, Ginger,
Clove, Elemi, Oregano, Douglas Fir, Idaho Balsam Fir,
Rosemary
Blends:
*Relieve It- (Spruce, Black Pepper, Peppermint and
Hyssop)
*PanAway- (Wintergreen, Helichrysum, Clove and
Peppermint)
*Aroma Siez- (Basil, Marjoram, Lavender, Peppermint
and Cypress)
*Sacred Mountain- (Spruce, Idaho Balsam Fir,
Cedarwood and Ylang Ylang)
To increase oxygenation to the body’s cells
Diffuse:
*R.C. (Eucalyptus globules, Eucalyptus radiata,
Eucalyptus citriodora, Myrtle, Pine, Spruce, Marjoram,
Lavender, Cypress and Peppermint)
*Raven (Ravensara, Eucalyptus radiata, Peppermint,
Wintergreen and Lemon)
Mix with Frankincense, especially if you smoke cigarettes.
Massage Oils to detoxify, repair and nourish the skin--
will also aid in circulatory stimulation.
Massage into skin vigorously, after your shower or bath,
always towards the heart.
Young Living massage oil blends:
*Cel-Lite Magic Massage Oil combines the health-
enhancing benefits of specially selected vegetable oils
with vitamin E and therapeutic grade essential oils to
nourish and tone skin. Grapefruit essential oil benefits
skin texture and Juniper essential oil helps detoxify
and cleanse skin. Ingredients: Coconut Oil, Grape Seed
Oil, Wheat Germ Oil, Sweet
Almond Oil, Olive Fruit Oil, with
Grapefruit Peel Oil, Cypress Oil,
Cedarwood Bark Oil, Juniper Oil,
Clary Sage Oil.
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Ortho Sport Massage Oil is designed for both
professional and amateur athletes, as well as anyone
who works or plays hard. Ortho Sport Massage Oil has a
higher phenol content, which has been used traditionally
to produce a warming sensation and provide relief to
tired muscles.
Ingredients: Coconut Oil, Grape Seed Oil, Wheat Germ
Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, Olive Fruit Oil, with Wintergreen
Leaf Oil, Peppermint Oil, Oregano Leaf Oil, Eucalyptus
Globulus Leaf Oil, Elemi Gum Oil, Vetiver Root Oil,
Lemongrass Oil and Thyme Oil.
Conclusion
Essential oils can deeply influence our physical
imbalances, psychological well-being and our spiritual
equilibrium.
With Raynaud’s and any other condition, essential
oils can uplift mood and emotion, bring back a feeling
of hope, and assist the systems of the body to regain
function. I have seen profound shifts with clients, family,
friends and pets using this safe and effective form of
plant medicine.
Essential oils are considered one of the most powerful
magnifiers of human intention due to the interaction
between their electromagnetic frequency with our own.
They assist the body to regain balance or homeostasis,
and are truly one of the miracles of nature’s pharmacy!
NOTE: The Importance of Purity
In this article, I mention blends and essential oil
products from Young Living Essential Oils. Young
Living Essential oils are unadulterated, uncut and free of
chemicals, pesticides and heavy metals. They are grade A
medicinal grade and can be used knowing they are safe to
use as described. Please do not buy off the shelf essential
oils that are often extended and adulterated.
Medicinal grade oils cost more, but are safe and effective
to use as described.
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A Natural Approach to Raynaud’s with Therapeutic Essential Oils-- continued from page 35
If an essential oil is going to be applied to the body or
inhaled, then it needs to be of the highest quality to
achieve the desired healing effects. Therapeutic grades
of oil require proper distillation as well as attention to
growing, harvesting, packaging and distribution. There are
international standards for therapeutic grade essential oils.
ISO and AFNOR standards are generally the two referred
to most often. The AFNOR standards state the percentages
of certain chemical constituents that must be present for
an essential oil to be considered therapeutic grade. In
order to gain the AFNOR stamp of approval, the oils must
be sent to France for testing. Young Living oils meet and
often exceed industry requirements.
NATURAL REMEDIES Cure What Ails You -- By Patricia Martin
It’s been a particularly bad flu and cold
season, and in spring there’s still plenty of
bugs and viruses that will spring to life along
with the crocus. Here are some natural
remedies to help cure what ails you and keep
you healthy.
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Cure What Ails You -- continued from page 36
Ginger Honey Tea for Colds and Flu
Terri Lundquist, who is the owner of The Village
Herbalist in Millerton, kindly shared her special
concoction Ginger Honey Tea with me. It’s delicious,
soothing, and will help relieve those unpleasant cold
and flu symptoms. Wrap your hands around a nice hot
mug and enjoy! (Take a peek at Terri’s shop at http://
www.tvhmillerton.com.)
Ingredients:
• 1/2 inch to 1 inch piece of
fresh ginger root (to taste, no
need to peel)
• 2 cups of water
• 1/2 cup local honey (or more)
• Optional ingredients: garlic slices, echinacea root,
fresh squeezed lemon juice, cayenne pepper
Directions:
Slice the ginger root into coins. Gently simmer ginger in
the water for 15 – 20 minutes. Remove from heat, pour
into a mug and add honey (again, to taste). You can add
as much as equal parts ginger tea to honey if desired.
Additions: garlic slices or echinacea root can be added
with the ginger; fresh squeezed lemon juice or a pinch
of cayenne pepper can be added at
the end after the honey.
“Maggie’s Home Remedy” via Nancy
Vienneau of “Good Food Matters”
We came across this wonderful remedy from Nancy
Vienneau that’s good for all kinds of things that can
ail you—including coughs, sniffles, colds, and the flu.
Nancy has graciously allowed us to reprint excerpts
from her original blog post with the dynamite recipe,
which we have found to be very potent, and highly
recommend! Here’s the recipe, and what she had to
say about it. (Be sure to visit Nancy’s blog at http://
nancyvienneau.com/blog/)
It’s an easy one,using four items found in most
pantries: Apple Cider Vinegar, Honey, Ginger, and
Cayenne…plus some water.
And, so quick to put together, so beneficial.
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Combined, I learned from Maggie, that quartet of
pantry ingredients creates a potent remedy to some
of the ails of winter: Sore throat, hacking cough, tight
congestion.
Combined, they turn into a curious orange syrup that
can cut through the croup. And, the taste is really good!
Like you, we’ve been trying to duck the dreaded cold
germs: wash our hands, eat well, get enough sleep, stay
warm. Sometimes even the most valiant efforts get
foiled.
I first mixed up a batch for Bill over the holidays, when
he caught a cold accompanied by a strangling cough.
The Remedy went right to work, acting as both a
calming agent and expectorant.
So, last month, when I felt run down, tight with a tickle
in the throat, I shook up a little Remedy. A spoonful
or two seemed to break its hold, suppress the devilish
tickle.
Just last night, Bill came home after a long workday. His
voice was spent, and he had that dull, woozy feeling you
get when the onset of a cold is trying to make its way
into your head. He snatched up the little bottle, gave it
a vigorous shake, and poured a tablespoonful. “Ahhhh.
This is the Good Stuff,” he said.
I’m not saying it’s a cure-all, or some homeopathic
miracle drug. But it did a mighty fine job taking the
place of store-bought cough suppressants, expectorants,
decongestants…
Wouldn’t you rather have a dose of spicy honey-cider
syrup from a little jar mixed up in the kitchen than any
of those bottles lurking in the medicine cabinet?
I thought so.
Stay warm. Stay healthy. Take good care. And, if need
be, take your remedy.
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FEATURED ARTICLE
The Skinny on Skin: Caring for Our “Largest Organ” -- By Patricia Martin
There’s nothing sweeter than a baby’s skin….And
no matter what page of the calendar we are on, we
should all baby our own skin.
Made up of two main layers—the epidermis and the
dermis—skin is the body’s largest organ. In adults it
covers about 3000 square inches, weighs around six
pounds, and receives about one third of the blood that
circulates through the body. Plus, skin is impressive: it’s
rugged, flexible, and practically waterproof. Our great
protector, it has the unique ability to regenerate and
repair itself.
Love the skin you’re in by keeping it soft and supple, the
natural way.
Tips for Babying Your Skin
Drink lots of water. Staying hydrated helps plump skin
up and makes it healthier.
Choose gentle, natural moisturizers.
Common ingredients found in many
commercial moisturizers include petrolatum and silicone,
which are not good for skin, can cause skin irritation or
allergic reactions in some people, and can exacerbate
dryness over time, as well as allowing your skin to absorb
their irritating and potentially toxic ingredients. Look for
moisturizing ingredients like aloe vera, cocoa butter and
oatmeal.
Skip harsh soaps. The soap you’re using—even if it says
“gentle” on the package—might be leaching your skin of
its lipids. All-natural soaps and body
washes are a better choice.
Shower in warm water. Hot water is hard on skin and
strips it of its natural oils. Use warm water, keep the
shower/bathing time short, and close the bathroom door
to retain moisturizing humidity in the room.
Don’t rub! After bathing or showering, quickly and
gently pat the skin partially dry with a towel.
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The Skinny on Skin: Caring for Our “Largest Organ”-- continued from page 39
Lock in the moisture. Within a few minutes of getting
out of the shower apply a moisturizer to seal the water
in the skin so it stays hydrated longer. (Topricin is an
excellent moisturizer and can be applied many times a
day as needed.)
Exfoliate regularly. Help your body shed the dead skin
cells that build up by using a loofah or body scrub made
with coarse ingredients to buff your skin so it becomes
soft and smooth.
Use a humidifier. Increase the humidity level of air
of your home and workplaces, and consider adding a
humidifier to the central heating system of your home (if
you use a portable humidifier, make sure to use it in your
bedroom at night).
Don’t forget to use sunscreen. It is just as easy to get
sunburn in February as it is in July. Slather on a natural
sunscreen and you’ll prevent damage and dryness.
Stay in the swim. Whether you like to swim
competitively, for exercise, or just for fun, keep in mind
that chlorinated pools can wreak havoc on skin. Treating
it right and preventing it from drying, damaging pool
chemicals can help keep you in the swim! Protecting skin
from water damage is key. Applying Topricin 10 minutes
before you jump in the pool helps to keep skin healthy
by locking out excess moisture and forming an occlusive
film that protects the skin’s natural oils.
Eat right. Maintain a regular intake of fresh fruits and
vegetables with vitamin C and A to keep skin glowing.
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Why Topricin is Tops for skin
Topricin soothes the skin, moisturizes, and provides
vibrancy and energy to the skin while giving your year-
round skincare regimen a boost.
Topricin contains highly purified water, plus coconut
oil, which is emollient for skin and provides natural,
healthy moisture The synergy of its 11 natural medicines
work together help to achieve overall health and vitality
to the skin by naturally helping the body to detoxify
and stimulate blood flow to increase and enhance
oxygenation of the skin.
Other key active ingredients in Topricin include: arnica
for injuries and bruising, Echinacea to help reduce
inflammation, heloderma for relief from burning
sensation in the hands/feet, and graphites that are
beneficial for most skin conditions. But it’s the synergy
of the natural biomedicines working together that make
Topricin the ideal formula for taking care of skin.
Topricin brings soothing relief to skin on the face, hands
and feet, it also provides rapid healing and relief for
symptoms associated with:
Rosacea
Eczema
Psoriasis
Calluses and dry flaky heels
Dry, cracked skin
Sun and wind burn
Skin Deep
Now that you know the skinny on skin, treat it right and
it will love you back! Now that’s skin deep!
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Kicking The Junk Food Habit (And Why It’s Not So Easy) -- By Roufia Payman
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Junk food lays in wait for us everywhere…lurking
in fast food and chain restaurants, on grocery store
shelves, at convenience markets, and inside vending
machines.
Some food choices are obviously not nutritious—chips,
fried appetizers, sodas, processed cold cuts, sweets, and
so on. Other types of junk food are sneakier and less
obvious, hidden inside boxes of so-called natural cereal
or so-called healthy frozen entrees, for instance.
The fact of the matter is that junk food is not only not
good for you, it’s also addictive—making it a habit that’s
hard to kick. Unfortunately, the food industry knows
this and some companies deliberately manipulate
consumers by “designing” foods that tickle our taste
buds and wire our brains to desire more.
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Kicking The Junk Food Habit (And Why It’s Not So Easy) -- continued from page 42
In his book, The End of Overeating: Taking Control of
the Insatiable American Appetite, Dr. David Kessler
reveals how it’s the nearly irresistible combination of
sugar, fat, and salt in processed junk food that keeps us
coming back for more. A former commissioner of the
U.S. Food & Drug Administration, Dr. Kessler says this
unhealthy trio makes for “hyper-palatable” foods that
stimulate a biological response, flooding our brains with
pleasure while leaving us nutritionally deprived and
wanting more.
According to Paige Einstein, a registered dietician with
the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI),
“This year, we found the highest-calorie menu items
we’ve ever seen.” In the CSPI’s latest “XTreme Eating
Awards,” it found that a heavyweight meal at one major
fast food chain tallied up to a staggering 3,500 calories,
with 88 grams of saturated fat, 3,720 milligrams of
sodium, and about 1/3 cup of sugar. (This “winning”
toxic feast consisted of a bacon cheddar double
cheeseburger, sweet potato fries, and a milkshake.)
The availability, proliferation, and palate appeal of
junk food are contributing to the obesity epidemic in
our country, along with ever-larger portions. In fact,
studies show that one in three adults and one in five
children are considered clinically obese. Another
alarming statistic is that 24 million Americans have
been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, and 79 million
people are pre-diabetic.
Eating junk food stimulates us to overeat, and the
empty calories lead to weight gain. These unhealthy
meals make us crave yet more sugar, fat and salt, when
what our bodies really require are healthy foods that
are nutritious and leave us satiated. We need to make
conscious choices about how we fuel and nourish
ourselves.
David Satcher, former surgeon general and director
of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
agrees. After reading The End of Overeating, he
said, “Dr. Kessler thoroughly examines the nature of
our relationship with food and why it is critical to
understand and modify our behavior to reverse this
global threat to health and well-being.”
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Another book just released—Salt Sugar Fat by Michael
Moss, a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter for the New
York Times—further explores the grip “Big Food” has on
consumers and why the obesity rate continues to climb.
He explains that the food industry has distorted the
American diet by formulating products for maximum
“bliss”—and hence over consumption.
DE-JUNK YOUR DIET
So how can we loosen the grip of junk food’s allure
and achieve and maintain a healthy diet?
SMART ALTERNATIVES
For starters, eliminate as many “culprits” as you can from
your diet. Want a sweet? Eat a piece of fruit. Crave
salt? Turn to tasty herbs and spices. Make a creamy
soup without the fat by leaving out cream and pureeing it
instead. Your palate will soon become accustomed to the
change and soon sugar, salt, and fat
will no longer appeal to your taste buds.
BACK TO NATURE
Go for foods that have little or no processing, and
arrive at the table in as natural a state as possible. Good
choices are steamed or roasted vegetables, salads with
dressing on the side, and meats without heavy sauces
or gravy. Keep it simple. Food that’s baked, steamed,
grilled, or poached is healthier than food that’s friend,
coated/crusted, or stuffed.
DETECTIVE WORK
Read labels to see what’s inside that
frozen food entre or cereal. Pay
particular attention to the first four
or five ingredients, and if salt, sugar, non-whole grain
carbohydrates, saturated fat/partially hydrogenated oil
or corn syrup are listed, put the item back on the shelf.
Ditto with chemical enhancements, artificial flavoring,
and dyes. Keep your eye out for anything ending in
“ose” because sugar
can be listed as
sucrose, dextrose,
lactose, maltose,
fructose, and glucose.
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GO FROM BLAND TO BLISSFUL
Jazz up simple, nutritious food with a punch of flavor
to keep your taste buds happy and your body healthy.
Experiment with spices, which have benefits beyond
taste. For example, cinnamon lowers blood sugar
and cholesterol levels, and turmeric has antioxidant
and anti-inflammatory properties.
Here are some ideas for adding a blissful twist to
healthy foods without adding calories.
• Carrots: Roast with a splash of lime juice and
season with chopped cilantro
• Beans: Sauté onion and garlic, add diced
tomatoes, a dash of cumin, chili powder, turmeric,
and bay leaves to dried beans or canned beans that
you rinse and drain.
• Milk. Add a spoonful of local honey and a dash
of cinnamon to a hot cup of milk (dairy, almond,
rice, soy). If you add hot black tea, a dash of ground
cardamom and nutmeg, you have homemade chai.
ROUFIA’S RECIPE CORNER
ONE-POT SUPERFOOD MEDLEY
This is an easy and filling meal to make, and super
nutritious as well as delicious.
1 bunch kale
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 can cannellini or black beans, drained and rinsed
2 cooked beets, diced
1 small shallot, chopped
1 Tablespoon Olive oil
Balsamic vinegar
Salt & pepper
• Wash kale and tear into bite-size pieces. Place in
a large saucepan with a little water and cook on
low until the kale is soft and tender.
• Turn up heat a little, add 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Add garlic, shallot, cooked beets (boiled or
roasted), and beans.
• When all is warm, add balsamic vinegar and salt &
pepper to taste.
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HEALING INNOVATIONS
Stay In The Swim!
Many people are surprised to know that the
chemical agents used in swimming pools—
while having issues of their own—generally aren’t the
cause of dry skin associated with doing laps. The real
cause: Immersion in water for long periods of time
tends to remove the thin, protective layer of oil in our
skin, disturbing the skin’s natural moisture balance,
and causing dry, itchy skin. So protecting your skin
from water saturation is key to keeping it comfortable
and healthy.
One of the best ways you can care for your skin pre
and apres swimming is to protect it with Topricin.
Topricin is beneficial because:
• It balances moisture in the skin to keep it healthy
• It locks out excess moisture by forming an occlusive
film that protects skin’s natural oil
Apply Topricin 10-minutes before going in the water
to maximize its effectiveness, and then after drying
off to help balance moisture in the skin and keep it
healthy and supple.
For more tips, check out this issue’s feature article
“The Skinny on Skin!”
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IN THE NEWS Lou Takes Center Stage
It’s been a very busy season, with lots of exciting happenings! Here are
some highlights:
Ever inspirational, our Lou has been busy with speaking engagements,
providing vital information and tips to help people live a healthier lifestyle
and avoid the deadly dangers of toxic and addictive chemical pain
medications.
In the past few months he’s spoken to veterans at Project New Hope, to
doctors and professionals at the Integrative Healthcare Symposium, to
breast cancer survivors, their families, and friends on Denise’s Breast Cancer
Survivor’s Foundation’s “Cruise for a Cause” in the Bahamas, and at the
Dutchess County Economic Development Corporation’s Green Symposium.
More presentations are booked in the coming months, and we’ll be sure
to keep you posted if you sign up for our email announcements, (info@
topricin.com) and join us on Facebook, (facebook.com/Topricin)
IN THE NEWS Ready To Rumble
We are a proud sponsor of the
Rhinebeck Karate Academy and
Team Rumble. Whether they are practicing or
competing, Topricin helps martial artists of all
ages kick pain away!
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IN THE NEWS Topricin Is Instrumental
Like “The Boss,” Topricin was “Born in the USA…” Which is why we
were excited to be featured at MusiCare’s fund-raising silent auction at
the Grammy kick-off gala honoring Bruce Springsteen as Person of the Year.
Proceeds from the benefit provide essential support to MusiCares, which
ensures that musicians and other industry professionals have a place to turn to
in times of financial, medical, and personal need.
Topricin is popular with amateur and pro musicians alike, who use it to treat
the aches and pains that come from the physical demands of being on the
road and performing. We are honored to know that Clarence Clemons—a
prominent member of Springsteen’s E Street Band who played tenor sax—was
a big fan of Topricin, and used it for many years prior to his passing.
From rockers to classical musicians, performers know Topricin is
“instrumental” for pain-free playing!
IN THE NEWS A Top Green Product
Healthy Holistic Living honored Topricin by selecting
it as one of the 100 Top Green Products of the
Year! “When we talk about ‘green’ we are talking about the
holistic approach,” says Michelle Toole, author and founder
of Healthy Holistic Living. “What that means is not only
is the product healthy for Mother Earth, it must also be
good for you. And not just the physical you, but also your
mind, body, and soul.” Thank you, Michelle, for including
Topricin on your list!
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IN THE NEWS For The Kids
We were delighted when Penn State students Lia
Michos and Elizabeth Chang contacted us asking
if we would sponsor them at the THON dance-a-thon—
which is the largest student-run philanthropy endeavor in
the world. The THON raises money for pediatric cancer
research, and funds raised go to the Four Diamonds
Fund at the Penn State Hersey Children’s hospital. The
participants dance continuously for 46 hours FOR THE
KIDS—so they needed the Topricin we provided for their
backpacks! It is a very worthwhile and inspiring event,
and this year the dancers broke last year’s record by raising
$12.374 million. CONGRATULATIONS to these inspiring
young men and women!
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Lou Paradise Lou is the President and CEO of Topical BioMedics and the inventor of Topricin. He frequently serves as an expert speaker on the use of natural medicines, and has participated in addressing compliance issues related to the regulation of natural medicines as a member of the American Association of Homeopathic Pharmacists (AAHP). He is especially interested and active in issues regarding the care and treatment of the elderly, women and children, and his fellow veterans in VA medical centers around the country.
Lou is a Marine Corps helicopter combat and rescue veteran who served two rotations in Vietnam. He is very modest about his combat service but his many decorations are for bravery in combat and the rescue of wounded solders, sailors, and fellow Marines and the humanitarian rescue of Vietnamese civilians.
Natural Healing, Natural Wellness Contributors
Joan Apter A sought-after public speaker, Joan Apter, licensed massage therapist, offers aromatherapy massage, Young Living Essential Oil products, health consultations and classes. Contact Joan at [email protected]. Visit apteraromatherapy.com and facebook.com/joanapter
Annie B. BondBest-selling author Annie B. Bond has been called “The foremost expert on green living” by Body & Soul magazine. Honed by her own experience with chemical poisoning, Annie now offers others information on pursing a healthy way of life that is in harmony with the earth. Her books include Clean and Green, Better Basics for the Home, Home Enlightenment, and the most recent release True Food, published by National Geographic. For more information, visit www.greenchicafe.com and www.anniebbond.com. She is also Editor-in-Chief of The Wellness Wire, which is a site for day-to-day, hands-on inspiration and help for detox, relaxation, menus and recipes, spa remedies, personal care solutions, fitness and wellness-related articles from around the world, at www.thewellnesswire.com.
Nicole Cutler, L.Ac., MTCMNicole Cutler, L.Ac., MTCM is a long time advocate of integrating perspectives on health. With a Bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience from the University of Rochester and a Master’s degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Five Branches Institute, Nicole has been a licensed acupuncturist since 2000. She has gathered acupuncture licenses in the states of California and New York, is a certified specialist with the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association and has earned diplomat status with the National Commission of Chinese and Oriental Medicine in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology. In addition to her acupuncture practice that focuses on stress and pain relief, digestion and immunity, Nicole contributes to the integration of healthcare by writing articles for professional massage therapists and people living with liver disease.
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Natural Healing, Natural Wellness Contributors
Doug Grunther Doug is a certified dream work facilitator and regularly holds dream work study groups. He has been Woodstock, NY’s most noted radio talk show host for over 25 years. His popular program, “The Woodstock Roundtable,” can be heard over 100.1 WDST-FM and over the Internet at www.WDST.com. To contact Doug, email [email protected] or go to www.dreamworkwithdoug.com
Laurel House Laurel is a healthy living expert, author, personal trainer, and journalist covering travel, relationships, healthy food and fitness in national print and online publications. She has a weekly Fitness and Healthy Food channel on Yahoo! Shine, a “Screwing the Rules” dating/relationships column on Giuliana Rancic’s FabFitFun.com, is a regular contributor to HealingLifestyles.com, a Dating Coach with DatingWithDignity.com, and a lifestyle contributor to E! News. Laurel has been featured on E! News, Weekend TODAY, The Daily Buzz, CBS, Fox, NBC, and ABC Morning News, and other TV shows. Her most recent book, QuickieChick’s Cheat Sheet to Life, Love, Food, Fitness, Fashion and Finance on a Less than Fabulous Budget, was published by St. Martin’s in May 2012. She also doles out dating/relationship advice at www.ScrewingTheRules.com.
Patricia Martin Patricia is the managing editor of Natural Healing, Natural Wellness and the director of marketing for Topical BioMedics, Inc. She is also an author, poet, copywriter, journalist, and lifestyle columnist who frequently co-hosts Doug Grunther’s Woodstock RoundTable radio talk show on WDST 100.1 fm, Woodstock, NY.
Alexandra Jamieson Author, chef, and certified health and nutritional counselor, Alexandra is an advocate of holistic nutrition and healthy living. She has been seen on Oprah, The Final Word, 30 Days and the National Health Test with Bryant Gumble, and was featured in the award-winning documentary Super Size Me. In her books, Living Vegan for Dummies (Wiley, 2009) and The Great American Detox Diet (Rodale, 2005), Alex offers sensible and tasty advice on how to detox, live healthfully, and feel fantastic. For more information, visit www.deliciousvitality.com
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Laurie Towers Founder and CEO of Physical Advantage, NY, NY, Laurie is a fitness expert, former professional bodybuilder, and now Manhattan’s main massage maven. Perennially listed in New York Magazine’s “Best Of ” issue and featured on numerous television news shows and radio programs, Physical Advantage has established itself as the premier “serious” rehabilitative massage center in New York City, with a clientele that includes professional athletes, marathoners, dancers, actors, and singers. She is also the creator of the “Bridal Body Shop,” which helps brides-to-be get in shape with personal training sessions in their own home, and was recently named one of the top businesses primed for success in 2011 by Business News Daily. For more information visit www.physical-knead.com.
Elise Muller Elise’s understanding of the medicine and wisdom of plants was passed on to her in folkloric tradition by people who held onto their customs, beliefs and stories. She received standard education in related fields as well—including Massage Therapy, Aromatherapy, and Plant Spirit Medicine – but her mentors and main influences have always been “the people” and the traditions she feels blessed to be a part of. Her company, Mountain Spirit Botanicals, is a reflection of these traditions. As an alternative to products that are chemically mass-produced, Elise has created a product line exclusively from plant material, with every ingredient either a plant or by-product of a plant/ tree that has been organically cultivated or ethically wild-harvested. She works only with companies that adhere to Fair Trade agreements and organic and sustainable practices. She believes that the song of birds, the buzz of bees, the caring intent of the farmer, the manner in which she “stirs the pot” all go into the end result: products born of integrity and love. For more information visit www.mountain-spirit-botanicals.com.
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Roufia Payman Roufia is the Director of Outpatient Nutritional Services at Northern Dutchess Hospital in Rhinebeck, NY, where she directs the Bariatric Support Group, “New Leaf,” and “Get Real Weight Results” programs. For more information call 845-871-3600 or visit www.health-quest.org/ndh.
Christina Towle Christina is Senior Editor of The Wellness Wire, which is a site for day-to-day, hands-on inspiration and help for detox, relaxation, menus and recipes, spa remedies, personal care solutions, fitness and wellness-related articles from around the world, at www.thewellnesswire.com. She received her B.A. from Princeton University. She has worked in production for Manhattan media companies including Wiley, Forbes Magazine, and ABC News. Her penchant towards news stories on health and wellness steered her towards obtaining her degree in Clinical Nutrition from the Natural Healing Institute of Naturopathy. In 2009, she left Manhattan to raise her son in the rural setting of Rhinebeck, NY. Prior to joining The Wellness Wire, Christina wrote for Healthygirl.net and handled public relations for Gigi Hudson Valley – a farm-to-fork food company.
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Elyn Jacobs is a breast cancer survivor, professional cancer coach, radio talk show host, speaker, and the Executive Director for the Emerald Heart Cancer Foundation. She is also on the peer review board of the Natural Standard Database. Elyn empowers women to choose the path for treatment that best fits their own individual needs. She is passionate about helping others move forward into a life of health and wellbeing. Elyn lives in New York with her husband and two young boys. www.elynjacobs.wordpress.com; Twitter@survivelivewell; Facebook @Elyn Jacobs Consulting; LinkedIn @Elyn Jacobs;
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