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Mind, Body, Spiritual & Energetic Healing. The New Science of Healing, Better Digestion in 3 Easy Steps, Aromatherapy Basics, Sound - The Language of the Body, Natural Pet - is your Pet's food affecting their health? Moving on and letting go, How to Center Yourself and more...TRANSCRIPT
Universal Living Universal Living Mind, Body, Spiritual & Energetic Wellness for the 21st Century
September / October 2014 | Vol. 02 Issue 05
eZine
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THE NEW SCIENCE
OF HEALING
The Living Matrix
WHAT IS YOUR “GUT”
TELLING YOU?
AROMATHERAPY BASICS
IS YOUR PET FOOD
CREATING HEALTH ISSUES?
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CONTENTS SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2014
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4 | The Living Matrix The New Science of Healing
By Mary Robbins
6 | What’s your “gut” feeling?
Better digestion is just a few easy steps away By Roseann Zaft
9 | East Meets West
A is for Aromatherapy—getting started. By Mary Ellen Derwis
11 | Sound:
Language of the Body By Jill Matson
12 | Natural Pet
Is your pet’s food affecting their health? By Debbie Jones
17 | SPIRIT: Moving On
and letting go…. By Rosanne Heinrich
18 | How to Center Yourself
Five simple practices to help you keep centered. By Dr. Judith Orloff, MD
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Can you benefit from the new science of healing?
What is healing exactly? Can we all be healers? I just
finished viewing a film called “The Living Matrix” in which
these questions are examined. These questions are
strange to many of us who have only known the current
modern medical paradigm which entrusts all of our
healthcare into the hands of healthcare professionals,
leaving the patient with few options except prescribed
drugs and surgery. However, it should be noted that this
current state of affairs is relatively new being at most
only about 200 years old. Previously, healing was ap-
proached in an entirely different manner which allowed
us more personal power about the methods used to re-
gain our health.
The Living Matrix introduces us to a whole new under-
standing of how our bodies are organized and how they
function; and it is nothing like what we currently believe
to be true. As Yoda says, “You must unlearn what you
have learned.” Of course, if you are reading this ezine,
you are probably aware that we do have many compli-
mentary holistic options available to us when we need to
heal. Some are ancient, like yoga and acupuncture, and
some are newer like Reconnective Healing, Access Bars
and Quantum Energy Self Care Tools. Before big pharma
and corporate medicine ever existed, we humans relied
on treating the body with natural sub-
stances like herbs and food that sup-
ported the body. Hippocrates, the fa-
ther of modern medicine said, “Let food
be thy medicine and thy medicine be food.” Every an-
cient culture had its own version of a doctor, whether
they called them shamans, medicine women or village
healer. So, what we are talking about is not really a new
paradigm, but a reawakening of what healing really has
always been, a restoration of the body’s own intelligent,
magnificent repairing system.
But exactly how do methods that rely on nutrition and
invisible energies work? Most don’t know that there is
hard science to back up the new (old) science of healing.
These options are still considered less than creditable by
a large unknowing segment of the US population. This is
where The Living Matrix comes in - to enlighten and em-
power us by revealing the current scientific information
available that supports a more precise and less tortuous
healing experience. It is no less than a complete 180 de-
gree swing from our current belief system. In the film,
we learn to question that we are separate – separate
from our bodies, separate from our brains, separate from
each other. What if we were all joined together and ex-
isted in an all expansive field of energy? What if we were
a vibrational energy that manifests as one outer matter
By Mary Robbins
The Living Matrix: The New Science of
Healing
September/October Issue—Page 4
body surrounded by an invisible field called a Biofield or
Bio-Energy field? What if all living things were nothing
but a bundle of condensed energy that vibrated and sent
information through the field?
When we look at our bodies in this way, we now have a
way to approach other questions that current accepted
science can’t explain such as: How does one fertilized egg
know to become a fully formed human being? Where is
consciousness or memory located? How does distance
healing work? The Living Matrix features such luminaries
as Dr. Bruce Lipton, Fritz Von Popp, Edgar Mitchell and
Lynn Mc Taggert who are able to explain very clearly how
this might occur. This is not pseudo science they are es-
pousing, but real discoveries that have illuminated our
understanding of the universe and all that resides therein.
And it is easy to absorb.
One of the most profound revelations is that matter and
energy waves are interchangeable depending upon hu-
man observation. This helps to understand how thoughts
are energy but can manifest in human actions such as
beautiful art or in the body as human disease. We now
know that stress can cause great harm to our bodies in
the form of inflammation which can then result in discom-
fort and even disease. Is it possible that all human mala-
dies are caused by energy distortion or disruption? Even
the food we eat can have a negative effect energetically
as it is not the food itself, but the energetic signature of
the food that is harmful. The energy emitted by a toxin
such as fluoride will have a negative energetic signature,
whereas, the vibration from an organic orange will be
positive and life giving to the body.
After you watch The Living Matrix , you will never view
your body, mind and consciousness the same again. Your
new understanding will empower you to seek out alterna-
tive and complimentary methods of self care – not that
you must abandon your healthcare professionals entirely.
Modern medicine with all its advanced technology is su-
perb at patching us up after accidents or repairing us from
congenital defects as well as diagnosing where problems
exist. However, in the end, it is your choice how to treat
your body. Watch The Living Matrix and educate your-
self to the possibilities of advanced self care. Maybe, you
are the best judge after all.
September/October Issue—Page 5
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After eating do you feel fully energized and ready to rock
or do you feel tired and ready to nap? Are you healthy
and feeling great inside and out or are you sick all the
time with colds and flu? Do you end your meals with a
satisfied smile or are you left gassy and bloated like a bal-
loon ready to burst? If you suffer from gas, indigestion,
heartburn, tiredness or cramps and have lost that loving
feeling, it could be your gut trying to tell you something is
up!
If you are fed up feeling like you have no energy or are
craving unhealthy foods, then this information could be
the answer to your problems. What if you could feel
alive, vital and energized just by adding 3 simple steps to
your lifestyle?
Your digestive system is an amazingly vital and complex
system. It forms the first line of defense for your immune
system, brings you vital nutrients and is often felt as the
source of intuitive feelings. But if that system has been
damaged, by antibiotics and poor nutrition, it could be
causing all sorts of symptoms. Lucky for you just a few
simple changes can begin to restore your gut and make
you look and feel much healthier.
Step 1: Chew your food!
The first step in digestion is when you put the food into
your mouth. You chew it into little tiny pieces and mix it
with saliva. That saliva contains enzymes which start to
break the food down into even smaller bits which your
body can use. See how simple? Chew your food well and
improve your digestion! I bet your mom told you that too.
Well, she was right! Chewing is really important and it the
first step to healthy digestion.
Enzymes, in your saliva and in the rest of your gut, break
down food to its simplest building blocks. They are special
molecules which fit specific types of food and cut it into
extremely small pieces. They act like little scissors, chop-
ping up your food. Without enzymes food would just
pass straight through you and you wouldn’t be able to
absorb any nourishment.
Step 2: Get more enzymes
Your body is able to make enzymes but it gets less effi-
cient with age. Another way of taking in enzymes is from
the food you eat. Fruit and vegetables are full of natural
enzymes which break down food. Nature packed them
full of exactly the right biology to work with your body –
handy, huh? But, if you cook all your food, you kill off the
enzymes so it is important to eat at least some fruit and
vegetables raw. As many of you know already, I am a
HUGE fan of having a quart of green smoothie a day.
There is no better way to get these food enzymes in your
system and the blending process actually helps you digest
the ingredients more easily.
If you are consuming lots of cooked food, consider a qual-
ity digestive enzyme supplement to support the break-
down of macronutrients (carbohydrates, fats and pro-
tein). Since cooking the foods damages the enzymes, tak-
ing a supplement will give you back the digestive ‘tools’ to
get these essential nutrients into your body. We simply
cannot manufacture enough enzymes ourselves and there
are massive health benefits from taking a high quality di-
gestive enzyme supplement.
Step 3: Make friends with friendly bacteria When you swallow food, it makes its way down to the
stomach where it is all mixed up. Then substances are
added to help digestion. Food usually stays in the stom-
ach for a few hours, until bit by bit, it is emptied into the
intestine where the process of absorbing the nutrients
occurs.
Living in your intestine are trillions of bacteria which help
break down food and absorb nutrients. Most people
don’t realize how important these little miniature assis-
September/October Issue—Page 6
tants are. Without realizing, we kill them off with antibi-
otics and don’t feed them what they need. Worse still, we
feed the bad bacteria and fungus that lives there too.
Bad bacteria, and specifically the fungus candida, love
sugar. They even make you crave eating more of it! If you
over feed the bad guys they stage a takeover and wipe
out the helpful bacteria. This means your immune system
gets weaker and you stop absorbing all the nutrients
needed to keep you healthy.
These good bacteria are amazingly vital to your health.
Science is only now uncovering how many people are sick
because the bad bacteria and fungus have taken over.
Childhood illness such as eczema and asthma, along with
adult diseases such as cancers, obesity and loads of auto-
immune disorders are all being linked to, yep, you’ve
guessed it, bacteria!
The simple and effective way to heal your gut is to replen-
ish those wonderful little bacteria living in your intestine.
Your best bet is a daily dose of high quality prebiotics and
probiotics. There are a lot of products out on in the mar-
ket today…... so buyers beware. Consult with your naturo-
pathic doctor or health care professional to make sure
you are getting what you need. Alternatively, you can just
include more good bacteria in your diet by eating fer-
mented food like yoghurt and sauerkraut (pickled cab-
bage). Also, it is essential that you take a look at the
amount of sugar you are consuming as it ONLY feeds the
bad bacteria and fungus. Instead, feed and nurture the
good guys with natural plant based food.
When you start working with good, healthy bacteria you
will quickly feel your energy levels increase as you get
more nutrients from your food. Your immune system will
become more effective and you’ll stop getting all those
little sniffles. Allergies
will disappear and you will reduce your risk of all sorts of
other diseases. Basically, by simply cutting out sugar and
eating more raw fruit and vegetables you will revamp
your gut and almost immediately feel the benefits. An-
other excellent reason to get the bacteria working for you
is they will naturally help you drop a few pounds and re-
duce your appetite. What more could you want?
That’s it… 3 simple steps to keep your belly happy and live
a more vibrant life!
- Chew your food really well
- Boost your enzymes with raw food or supplements
- Support your good bacteria (avoid antibiotics, reduce
sugar and eat fermented foods or take pre/probiotic sup-
plements)
So, trust your intuition, listen to what your gut is trying to
tell you. There is a new healthier you waiting to be dis-
covered.
BODY
Not sure where to go from here? Roseann C. Zaft is a Certified Fitness Trainer, Wellness Coach and a Member of the American Association of Drugless Practitioners. Roseann’s training and personal journey with digestive problems enables her to offer expert coaching pro-grams designed to help even her busiest and challenged clients to achieve optimal health and find balance of fitness and nutrition in their life. Roseann is enthusiastic about sharing her passion and ener-gy to individuals. Her vision is to create communities of wellness. She offers workshops in private homes and public workplaces to help spread the word about living fit. Contact her at [email protected] or visit her website www.livefit2day.com and join her mailing list to receive monthly tips on how you can live a happy, healthy and har-monious life, one day at time!
DISCLAIMER OF HEALTH CARE RELATED SERVICES: Roseann Zaft, aka LIVEFIT LLC, encourages you to continue to visit and to be treated by your healthcare profes-sionals, including, without limitation, a naturopathic or traditional medical physi-cian. LIVEFIT is not acting in the capacity of a doctor, licensed dietician-nutritionist, psychologist or other licensed or registered professional. LIVEFIT is not providing health care, medical or nutrition therapy services and will not diagnose, treat or cure in any manner whatsoever any disease, condition or other physical or mental ailment of the human body.
September/October Issue—Page 7
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According to Robert Tisserand, author of one of the first
books I owned on the subject, Aromatherapy is the thera-
peutic use of plant-derived, aromatic essential oils to pro-
mote physical and psychological well-being. It is some-
times used in combination with massage and other thera-
peutic techniques as part of a holistic treatment ap-
proach. Plainly, the use of plant essential oils affect body,
mind, and spirit through inhalation, topical use, and in
some cases, ingestion as is used in Europe and Asia.
Such a lovely practice, so powerful, and yet you will find
the aromatherapy “wars” are on full bore here in the US.
“Mine is better than yours”... blah, blah, blah. I have cho-
sen to consider the source when reading all this ‘”stuff”
on the internet and moved beyond it so that I am able to
find oils that speak to me personally. I use them in my
practice because I know they work. Plain, simple.
We did not invent the use of essential oils in the United
States. Aromatherapy is an ancient healing art used since
biblical times. And in China, their use is documented as
far back as 3000 BC.
Why are we so fascinated with aromatherapy? Perhaps,
because for millennia ancient peoples have used it as a
very important form of medicine. The community healer
provided them. Before that, each family had their own
healer, Mom. She harvested and provided medicinal
herbs for her family or clan — an essential part of daily
living.
Much has changed since ancient times. Modern distilla-
tion processes have created a much more potent product;
consequently one must be cautious in their use. The vola-
tile oils can be toxic in large amounts and some may
cause irritation.
So here are the basics:
Why do Aromatherapy? Well the benefits of using natu-
ral products opposed to synthetics in your wellness re-
gime is obvious, your body recognizes the healing proper-
ties of natural things and is confused by synthetics be-
cause they do not occur in nature. Essential oils are de-
rived from the plant oils which carry the information that
supports immune function. They are easily available. You
East meets West
By Mary Ellen Derwis
is for Aromatherapy
is for Aromatherapy
A
A
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can now establish yourself
as the healer in your own
home.
What about the Fra-
grance? I hate a specific
oil.. I get this question a
lot. If you have an aversion
to a specific scent it just
might be you really need
that one and your critical
mind is attempting to pro-
tect you from making changes in your lifestyle. What
would I do? Put it on my feet! Now I can appreciate the
benefit without smelling it.
So what’s in it for me? Well, aromatherapy triggers mem-
ories, gets into the bloodstream in 20 seconds, every cell
in 4 minutes, olfactory system, fab for anxiety, relaxation
etc, anti-viral, anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, inexpensive &
safe treatment for day to day health challenges. Now let’s
look even further:
Fragrance can bring back a memory if it has been an-chored with a specific scent. Think Lavender…think Grandma.
Gets into the bloodstream within 20 seconds if in-haled or applied to the skin
Travels to every cell in your body within 4 minutes
Crosses the blood brain barrier almost immediately if the oil is high in sesquiterpenes. Here it affects your mood.
Not bio accumulative—essentials oils will not build up in your body
Can be used for pain relief such as peppermint, which is used in many sports creams.
Can be antiviral and boost the immune system such as lemon.
Can be antifungal and help with athlete’s foot fungus such as melaleuca.
Need to relax? Try Lavender.
Need to focus? Try peppermint.
Have I piqued your curiosity? Good. Nature’s medicines
are within your reach, all you have to do is educate your-
self. So I want you to go to your nearest library and take
out one of my favorite books: Aromatherapy an A-Z by
Patricia Davis - a great reference book that should be in
every home library.
The best way to navigate the study of aromatherapy is to
find someone you trust for more general information. I
teach classes locally in the Greater Cleveland area at Unity
Spiritual Center in Westlake. Maybe you live in another
community, don’t be discouraged. Track down someone
you trust and ask about classes. Reading a book limits you.
Online courses also limit you because unless you touch
and breathe in the oils and listen to the messages they
impart to you, it is all theoretical. Feel them and you will
not forget that experience. Listen to them and you will
learn.
There are no regulations for the use of essential oils. What
does that mean for a newbie? Use common sense! Most
important for me personally: I have individuals sample oils
by inhalation via a toothpick. This way the oils do not
touch the skin. Some individuals are very sensitive to the
oils. You may be too.
When putting the oils on the skin, use a carrier such as
fractionated coconut oil. This protects the delicate skin by
dilution.
Once you have an experience, you will begin to under-
stand the complexity of this modality for healing. Want to
learn more? Feel free to contact me.
Ah, the next article is about a wonderful modality called
bodywork. It encompasses several types of work: massage
energy and more. Stay tuned for the B’s in our series of
East meets West.
With 22+ years of experience as a licensed Masso-therapist (OH and HI), Universal Healing Tao Full Instructor of Chi Nei Tsang , Chi Kung & Tao Yin Chinese Yoga, as well as basic Aromatherapy, guided imagery, feng shui, Mary Ellen Derwis Lmt. blends eastern and western wellness techniques into a user friendly format for the individual.
She has offices in Broadview Hts and Westlake, Ohio and offers classes at Unity Spiritual Center in Westlake, Please feel free to visit her Facebook pages, Like them & initiate a discussion. Text or call 216.548.8980, or email [email protected] if you have ques-tions or comments or if you have a subject you would like more information about concerning wellness. Your input is welcome.
Aromatherapy Diffuser
Studies are popping up all over – showing that the lan-
guage of the body is sound. Invisible sound waves are the
body’s secret communication system! Understanding the
“Rosetta stone of body language” will unlock untold
breakthroughs in health.
Science maintains that nerves communicate information
to the far reaches of the body through electrical impulses.
Thomas Heimburg*1+, a Copenhagen University biology and
physics researcher, questions this, “The physical laws of
thermodynamics tell us that electrical impulses must pro-
duce heat as they travel along the nerve, but experiments
find no heat.”*2+ We need to rethink standard thinking
about inter body communications via the nervous system.
Heimburg proposes that the nerves communicate infor-
mation, but through sound waves. This controversial idea
also explains how anesthesiology works – a mystery that
has baffled scientists for years. Anesthetics change the
melting point of nerve membranes so that they can’t
propagate sound. Nerves are put on “stand by” and can’t
report messages that the brain would interpret as pain.
Do the nerves communicate pain and other things
through sound waves?
John Beaulieu, from BioSonics, links nerves and sound in
an entirely new way. He believes that the high pitched,
electrical ringing in one’s ears (a sound that comes and
goes, not like tinnitus) is the sound of nerves communi-
cating. By humming the sound heard in one’s ears, the
sound can lessen or stop.
Sharry Edwards, from BioAcoustics, believes tiny ear
sounds reflect communications within the body, “Our ears
create intrinsic sound waves” (scientific fact). Sound goes
out the ears like a radio signal, broadcasting to the rest of
the body. Is the language of the body numbers (of cycles
of sound waves), expressed as frequencies or sounds?
This reflects the idea of Plato and Pythagoras who insisted
that “all is number” (do they mean we should count the
number of sine waves of sound?). Edwards did this very
thing. By observing body sounds, Edwards discovered that
when waves interact, the addition or subtraction repre-
senting wave cancellation or addition is impeccably accu-
rate. In other words the processes that occur in the body
(like digesting your food) operate like interacting sound
waves. Further, these numbers (gotten by counting sound
waves) can be correlated to chemicals and biological for-
mulas within the body.
Our incredible and intricate bodies utilize the power of
sound for communication and wave interference interac-
tions for body maintenance and operations. Our medical
field is learning this wisdom. Now it uses sound for sono-
grams, tens units and to heal broken bones faster.
Sound, is right in front of our noses, yet we have barely
scraped the surface of its secrets and mysteries. When we
do, a whole new way of thinking will become evident –
uplifting and tuning our world.
*1+ Thomas Heimburg and theoretical physicist Andrew Jackson – co
authored this research study in the Biophysical Journal.
*2+ Controversial Idea: Nerves Communicate Sound, Not Electricity,
March 14, 2007, http://www.livescience.com/1357-controversial-idea-
nerves-transmit-sound-electricity.html
Jill Mattson is an author, artist, musician and composer whose passion is studying antiquity. Jill has extensively researched an-cient traditions that used Sound Healing to transform people’s
consciousness and soothe their mind, body and spirit. To experience Jill’s music, visit her website for THREE free MP3 downloads: http://www.jillswingsoflight.com
Sound The Language
of the Body
September/October Issue—Page 11
No doubt, you have seen the latest news re-
ports about how the food we choose to
eat affects our state of health and wellness. The re-
ports are constantly changing, but hot topics currently
range from organic vs. non organic
foods, GMOs vs. Non GMOs, and fresh
foods vs. processed foods, just to
name a few. Many of us try to eat the
healthiest food we can, within the
means of our budget.
It seems to be common knowledge
now that whole, fresh foods are the
best option to keep us feeling well.
You may have noticed that when you
eat fresh foods you feel better, are
more alert, more active and are gener-
ally in a positive mood.
But on occasion, for whatever reason, you may reach
for ‘bad’ food, and by ‘bad’ food I mean highly pro-
cessed food that usually comes out of a colorful bag
and is found in the middle of the grocery store, far, far
away from the fresh fruits and veggies along the perim-
eter. You may notice that after you eat these types of
foods you may feel uncomfortable, bloated, and you
may just want to sit on the couch and veg out for a
while. And this is after just a few snacks (or maybe
even a binge, if it is one of THOSE days)!
But imagine how you would feel if you
ate like this every day. What would your
energy levels be like if you never ate a
fresh vegetable, tasted a crisp apple, or
had fresh eggs, salad or meats? If you
are a carnivore, can you imagine living
on canned, processed meat for your
entire life? If you are a vegetarian, can
you imagine living on canned fruits and
vegetables every day? How do you
think you would feel? Sure, you would
survive, but would you thrive?
Most people would agree that the answer is “No”. But
many haven’t made the connection to the way they eat
and the way they feed their pets. Consider this: All
living things benefit from fresh, nutritious, unpro-
cessed, whole foods. When animals are fed processed
food on a daily basis they typically begin to display signs
September/October Issue—Page 12
Can your pet’s food
affect their health?
By Debbie Jones
of ill health over time (just as we would if our diet was
so limited). It may show up as a dull coat, runny eyes,
stinky ears, dry scratchy skin, dirty teeth, bad breath,
lethargy, intermittent vomiting (especially for cats), a
bad temper, or more significant issues may arise.
So how can you tell if the food you feed your pet is nu-
tritious and healthy or over-processed and lacking in
necessary vitamins, minerals and enzymes? The first
step would be to look at the label. Bypass the pretty,
brightly colored bag with pictures of fresh fruits and
vegetables and go straight for the Label of Ingredients.
You want to ask yourself the following questions: What
types of foods are listed (whole foods versus syn-
thetic)? Are the ingredients easily recognizable? Are
there any organic ingredients? How long is the ingredi-
ent list? Are there chemical additives? Is the food
made in the USA and are the ingredients sourced in the
USA? Is there a number to call if you have questions?
Is there an expiration date and a date of manufacture?
Wow, this sounds pretty similar to what we look for on
our food labels. So, that’s not so intimidating. Let’s see
if we can break it down further. First, always look for a
quality protein source (not a ‘by-product’) to be listed
as the first ingredient. Examples are chicken, turkey,
beef, etc. You do not want to see any ingredients that
list the generic term ‘meat’.
Next, check to see if one ingredient is listed several
times in different forms. An example of this may be
corn meal, corn hulls, and corn grits. If you add up all
the ‘corn’ ingredients it is now the primary ingredient in
the food. You may see chicken listed first (implying
that the food is made mostly of chicken) but if the next
three ingredients are corn based, then the food is pri-
marily made up of corn.
Lastly, be wary of any food that is ‘dyed’ to mimic fresh
foods. Dyes or food colorings have no nutritional value
and like some dyes that are used in human grade food,
they can be linked to hyperactivity and food allergies in
pets.
These are short and simple steps that you can take to
ensure that your pet is receiving the nutrients required
for optimal health and quality of life To learn much
more about how to feed your pet a nutritious diet eve-
ry day, visit www.PetNutritionandWellness.com.
The good news is that there are more manufactured
foods on the market today which are nutritious and
made with quality ingredients than ever before. There
are also pet food companies that use human grade in-
gredients, which are highly recommended. Also, consid-
er investigating alternatives to kibble such as wet
foods, dehydrated raw, freeze dried or frozen raw.
The Natural Pet
September/October Issue—Page 13
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Again, there are many
great options available to
help your pet thrive, not
just survive.
So what can you do
to boost the nutritional value of your pet’s
food beyond reading ingredient labels?
First, get rid of any packaged snacks or treats. Instead,
consider fresh (or frozen) fruits and vegetables as
healthy snack options. Some examples are frozen blue-
berries, carrot sticks or sliced hot dogs. A cut-up apple
or even banana are wonderful nutritious snacks or top-
pers to your pet’s dinner bowl. Sweet potato chips or
dehydrated chicken strips are great and are so easy to
make! Simply slice a sweet potato (or chicken into thin
strips) and cook in the oven at 250 degrees for 2-3
hours until the chips are crispy (the chicken may take a
few more hours to fully dehydrate). These are great
snacks that your pets will prefer over the store bought
treats you currently offer. And if you have a dog, gone
are the days of wasting food! If you have some salad
greens, broccoli, cucumbers or celery that are not quite
crispy enough for your taste, blend them in a blender
and top off their dinner or breakfast meal (make sure it
is not spoiled or rotten).
The ideas are endless. And you may be surprised at the
dramatic changes that you will see by taking small steps
to boost your pet’s diet! Not to mention how much
your pet will love you for it.
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I t is almost time to write the next article and this
time I will be ahead of schedule. When I sit to
write, I am never sure what will come through,
but the time feels right now.
The energies we are living in at this time are suddenly
changeable. Have you noticed that people are making
life changing decisions on a dime? All of a sudden they
are changing the course of their lives. Sometimes it is
a nagging desire that has been at the back of their
minds for years and all of a sudden they decide to quit
their job and go teach in the Yukon or some other fa-
vored location.
Or, they have been married and unhappy for 30 or 40
years and now decide to move on.
Many people are changing their life styles and many
more are struggling with the desire to do so. This is
the time to move forward. Go where your heart is
pulling you now. There is no such thing as security ex-
cept with trusting the Spiritual Energies that so want
to be of service to you.
Over a year ago I wanted to retire from my J.O.B. I
was scared and still am. I am old enough that I have
many layers of Belief System to peel off to find my
dreams. But that is simply an excuse. I need to move
forward and to trust.
A dear friend shared with me an affirmation she is us-
ing. It feels good and I am sharing it with you in this
writing….”I ALLOW the Universe to support me.”
Doesn’t that feel the simplest and easiest way? Just
allow and move forward trusting it will all come to-
gether in the easiest way possible. Of course, this
does involve giving up control. For some of us, this is a
really big deal.
As part of the planning committee for my (oh Yuk)
“50th high school graduation reunion, I watch some of
the participants struggle to let go of control.
We hope for everyone to want to come to the party
and enjoy themselves. We can only do our best to
provide a joyful event, but we cannot ensure all will
find the event joyful and gratifying.
Watching the stress people create as they try to plan
the perfect weekend, hoping to control the outcome
for those who attend, has been an eye opener for me.
Maybe it is a major mirror to make me see and realize
I too must let go of trying to control the future.
If we spend some time contemplating control, we will
find we really don’t have any at all. So, give it up and
just do what feels good.
You will be guided and you will
find greater joy if you “Let Go”
and as the saying goes, “Let God”.
- Roseann Heinrich and my angels.
By Roseann Heinrich
Moving On... Spirit
September/October Issue—Page 17
September/October Issue—Page 18
by Judith Orloff MD
Watch your diet. Notice what foods feel good,
which do not. Your body will tell you what it
requires. Usually, denser foods-meat, chicken,
fish--have more of a grounding effect than
grains, vegetables, or fruit. I'm not a big meat
eater but if my body announces, "I need a
hamburger," I will devour one. Listen to your
body's signals. Notice how they fluctuate.
Do mundane tasks. Mindfully focusing on eve-
ryday chores can bring you back to your body.
Grocery shopping, going to the bank, paying
bills, washing clothes, taking out the trash, or cleaning the
yard can be grounding. These activities anchor you in the
here-and-now by drawing on the luminous nature of the
ordinary.
Practice Anonymous Service. Do something nice for
someone without taking credit for it. Hold the elevator for
a little old lady. Let someone go before you in line. Serve
food to the homeless. Give a charitable donation. Any-
thing that shifts the focus from you to helping others. No
deed is too small. The act of giving--especially when
you're most frazzled--opens your heart, is regenerative.
Spend Time in Nature. As poet William Wordsworth put
it, civilization can be "too much with us." People, cars, the
news, telephone cables matting the sky, all can keep us
from our bodies, divorce us from what is natural. Regular-
ly take at least a few hours out from your routine. Visit
the beach, a forest, a canyon, a river. Choose a spot that
moves you. Aboriginals seek out windswept plains for pu-
rification. Native Americans go to fresh streams to clarify
their inner vision. (Any water source, including a bath or
shower, can cleanse and purify.) Tibetan monks pilgrim-
age to mountaintops. Allow yourself to draw on the
earth's primordial forces. Savor the beauty of a twilight,
sunset, or dawn. Let them nourish and restore you.
Meditate. Sitting in meditation is a life-line to your center,
to the earth. By calming the mind, you can re-align with
your essence. Close your eyes. Focus on your breath.
Then gently extend your awareness downward to strata,
bedrock, minerals, and soil. From the base of your spine
begin to feel a continuity with the earth's core. Picture
having a long tail that roots in that center. Allow the
earth's energy to infuse your body and stabilize you. If
you meditate for five minutes or an hour this is sacred
time.
Judith Orloff MD is a psychiatrist, intuitive heal-er, and NY Times bestselling author. Her latest national bestseller is “The Ecstasy of Surrender: 12 Surprising Ways Letting Go Can Empower Your Life” (Harmony Books, 2014). Dr. Orloff's other bestsellers are “Emotional Free-dom, Positive Energy, Guide to Intuitive Heal-
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