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Meet Dr. Jayanath AbeywickramaTo Open Your Heart, Change Your Life!

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health 08 Meet Dr. Jayanath Abeywickrama To Open Your Heart, Change Your Life! By Sharelle Fiori

12 Are You Healthy? Or Just Not Sick? By Dr. Tony Jensen

14 Water Filtration is Important By Dr. Michael Gerber

16 Oxytocin The Hormone of Love and Trust By Dr. William Clearfield

24 Why is it Taking so Long to Get What I Want? By June Milligan

integrative health 20 Cancer Treatment Using Mistletoe Extract By Dr. Robert Eslinger

spiritual health 22 A Dream About Death and Transition By Andy Drymalski

reviews28 Effortless Healing 9 Simple Ways to Sidestep Illness, Shed Excess Weight, & Help Your Body Fix Itself By Dr. Joseph Mercola Reviewed By June Milligan

crystology32 Using Crystals to Support Your Intentions By Tania Marie

herbs&spices34 Tulsi The Queen of Herbs By Allison Prater

recipes26 Asparagus & Pea Quinoa Salad With Mint By Shannon Vigil

30 Flax Crackers Food for Fuel By Marie-Claire Hermans

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on the cover08 Meet Dr. Jayanth Abeywickrama To Open Your Heart, Change your Life! By Sharelle Fiori

12 Are You Healthy? Or Just Not Sick? By Dr. Tony Jensen

16 Oxytocin The Hormone of Love and Trust By Dr. William Clearfield

20 Cancer Treatment Using Mistletoe Extract By Dr. Robert Eslinger

24 Why is it Taking so Long to Get What I Want? By June Milligan

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24, 30 Recipe

32 Crystology

34 Herbs & Spices

36 Professional Direcotry

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M ay is when we celebrate

a mother’s love.

Pondering a mother’s love, we imagine a deep, special connection.

That love means something different for each of us. Even the word mother can conjure up many different images and thoughts. Taking it a bit further, motherhood can come in many forms; biological, special friends, mentors, teachers and other kinds of relationships that fulfill the beautiful qualities we associate with a mother’s love and help nourish and nurture us.

One of the qualities most closely associated with motherhood is caretaking. Caring for someone can occur on many different levels. The ability to care for others requires compassion, empathy, desire, patience, skill and strength. In order to provide the strength and compassion caregiving requires, we must first care for ourselves. Think about when you are on an airplane and the attendants are going through the safety routine. When it comes to the oxygen mask, they always tell you to “put your mask on first, so then you can help care for others.” Self-care runs deep, as it is the foundation of you and has the potential to impact all areas of your life.

“Your relationship with yourself sets the tone for every other relationship you have.”

As we honor Mother’s Day, I encourage you to first honor yourself. What kinds of things are you doing each day to show yourself love and care? Self-care can be confusing to many of us, especially for mothers, as we often hear women say that their children come first. Also, there is a perception that self-care can be viewed as selfish.

On the topic of love, let’s start with self-love. What does it mean? One of the first steps to self-love is to be aware of the kind of things that give you energy or a sense of purpose. Have you taken a moment to think about what those are? What activities give you joy? When do you feel a sense of calm and purpose? Ask and answer those empowering questions. The next step is to identify the things you can do to create more of those things in your life. Spend time on the activities that you identified are important to your well being because they will give you the strength and energy to feel good about yourself, and in turn be able to care for others.

Wayne Dyer says it beautifully: “Don’t die with your music still inside you. Listen to your intuitive inner voice and find what passion stirs your soul. When you do this, you’re also tapping into another face of intention: LOVE.”

Find out what speaks to your heart and look for ways to get more of that into your life. Once you know

that, you are on your way to nourishing yourself in ways that will renew and keep you at your best. Physical care comes in many forms and is easy to incorporate into your day. Simply taking a few moments to breathe as deeply as possible and exhale with force will instantly help you feel better.

Our May issue is full of wonderful opportunities for self care, whether it’s seeking the advice of a professional, or the fellowship of a support group about nutrition, spirituality, relationships or fitness. Take a look at the wonderful health providers this month who are sharing their message with you. Attend a powerful event devoted to self-discovery—the Rankema World Event in June.

There are many wonderful opportunities to give you the gift of self-growth.

Like us on Facebook and take advantage of the daily health tips to support your journey of self care!

Happy Mother’s Day! Let’s make May a loving and nourishing month!

Lynn Virgilio

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eloquent speech. It is said to aid in success in business matters, and is particularly known for assistance in areas of legal affairs. Emerald is reputed to possess the power to assist one in becoming an eloquent speaker. Aristotle, a great fan of the gem, wrote that owning an Emerald increases the owner’s importance in presence and speech during business, gives victory in trials, and helps settle litigation.

Emerald is the stone that most represents the energy patterns of an activated Heart Chakra. Located near the center of the breastbone this chakra regulates our interaction with the external world and controls what we embrace or resist. When the Heart Chakra is out of balance, one may feel either controlling or controlled in a relationship, and become overly critical of others.

Inappropriately strong emotional responses to everyday external stimuli can be a sign of an imbalance in this chakra. Green crystal energy, such as Emerald, is used to resolve such blockages and to re-balance the Heart Chakra. A strong and open heart also allows universal blessings to flow into one’s life. Emerald is a powerfully grounding stone in meditation, it helps the meditator to maintain focus on the slow, rhythmic breathing necessary to attaining depth in a meditative state. Once achieved, it assists in maintaining the cool brilliance of deliberate reflection.

References:

1. Cunningham, Scott. Cunningham’s Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem, and Metal Magic. Llewellyn Publications. St Paul, 2001.

2. c ry s t a l vau l t s . com/c ry s t a l -encyclopedia/emerald

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Written by Sharelle Fiori

R enowned Ayurvedic Physician, Dr. Jayanath Abeywickrama, (affectionately known as Dr.

Abey) is an extraordinary person and gifted healer — the kind that is rarely ever experienced. His depth of compassion, wisdom and love is felt by all those having the pleasure of being in his presence; this “energy” truly must be experienced in your lifetime.

His ability to heal not only comes from his ancient Sri Lankan lineage and training; it also expands into his realm of reality and possibility — that which he strives to bring people into.

Dr. Abey brings healing, good health and wellness filled with love, joy and harmony to his patients. To have the opportunity to attend any of his healing evenings, retreats or to experience a private session is truly life altering. He utilizes and teaches sacred mantra, meditation and mind power as powerful healing tools to assist in the healing process.

He works with all types of ailments, including Cancer, M.S. and Parkinson’s, and has helped heal many people. Most

recently, he healed a woman with cancer of the retina. She states, “A spirit in the form of rays of light beams went through my eye from the bottom up through the cancer and out through a perfectly round hole in a dark cloud. I instinctively knew that I had been healed and that my cancer was gone. The peace that came over me was so settling. I had gone from the lowest valley to the highest mountaintop by just placing my trust in something I did not even understand.”

He is especially known for energizing water with ancient mantras used as a healing remedy along with his oils, which he creates for different indications based on thousand-year-old recipes in conjunction with his personal insight and vision. He sends powerful, healing energy to you by energizing the water and reading colors of your aura. Dr. Erwin of Munich, Germany went to study under Dr. Abey five years ago and saw such a benefit from his work that he started using Dr. Abey’s techniques in his western practice. Dr. Abey now spends three months out of the year in Germany.


Dr. Jayanath Abeywickrama “ ”Dr. Jayanath

Abeywickrama “ ”Dr. Abey brings healing, good health

and wellness filled with love, joy and harmony to his patients.

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Blanc (“white from white”) Champagnes are made from 100 percent Chardonnay and Blanc de Noir (“white from black”) Champagnes are made solely from Pinot noir, Pinot Meunier or a mix of the two. Four other grape varieties are permitted, mostly for historical reasons, as they are rare in current usage. The 2010 version of the appellation regulations lists seven varieties as allowed, Arbane, Chardonnay, Petit Meslier, Pinot blanc, Pinot Gris, Pinot Meunier and Pinot noir.

Pinot noir and Pinot Meunier give the wine its length and backbone. They are predominantly grown in two areas--the Montagne de Reims and the Vallée de la Marne. These regions are notable for north-facing chalky slopes that derive heat from the warm winds rising from the valleys below. Chardonnay gives the wine its acidity and biscuit-like flavor. Most Chardonnay is grown in a north–south-running strip to the south of Épernay, called the Côte des Blanc. This includes the villages of Avize, Oger and Le Mesnil-sur-Oger. The differences in climate around the vineyards accounts for the differences in grape characteristics. Blending juice from different grape varieties sourced from multiple geographical areas within Champagne, helps to get the desired style for each Champagne house.

The ripeness of the grapes and the amount of sugar added after the second fermentation—dosage--varies and will affect the amount of sugar remaining in the Champagne when bottled for sale, and hence the sweetness of the finished wine. Wines labeled Brut Zero, more common among smaller producers, have no added sugar and will usually be very dry, with less than three grams of residual sugar per liter in the finished wine. The following terms are used to describe the sweetness of the bottled wine:

• Extra Brut (less than 6 grams of residual sugar per liter)

• Brut (less than 12 grams)

• Extra Dry (between 12 and 17 grams)

• Sec (between 17 and 32 grams)

• Demi-sec (between 32 and 50 grams)

• Doux (50 grams)

The most common style today is Brut, although throughout the 19th century and into the early 20th century Champagne was generally much sweeter than it is today,

Most of the Champagne produced today is “Non-vintage”, meaning it is a blended product of grapes from multiple vintages. Most of the base will be from a single year vintage with producers blending anywhere from 10 to 15 percent (even as high as 40 percent) of wine from older vintages. A cuvée de prestige is a proprietary blended wine, usually a Champagne that is considered to be the top of a producer’s range. Famous examples include Louis Roederer’s Cristal, Laurent-Perrier’s Grand Siècle, Moët & Chandon’s Dom Pérignon, Duval-Leroy’s Cuvée Femme and Pol Roger’s Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill.

Champagne is rich in trace minerals such as magnesium, potassium, zinc and lithium. A 2007 joint study by the University of Reading and University of Cagliari noted that the high amount of the antioxidant polyphenols in sparkling wine can help prevent deterioration of brain cells due to oxidative stress. While the co-authors of the study maintain that it’s too early to conclusively say that drinking champagne is beneficial for brain health, their preliminary findings are encouraging.

Pouring sparkling wine while tilting the glass at an angle and gently sliding in the liquid along the side will preserve the most bubbles, as opposed to pouring directly down. Colder bottle temperatures also result in reduced loss of bubbles. Additionally, the industry is developing Champagne glasses designed specifically to reduce the amount of bubbles lost.

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2. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Champagne










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Dr. Jayanath Abeywickrama “ ”

To say that Dr. Abey’s background is impressive would be an understatement. He belongs to a lineage of 31 generations of unbroken, traditional Ayurveda since Rishi Pulasti (2668 – 2616 B.C), and began his career with a hermit monk studying old Buddhist texts in Pali and Sanskrit.

From the age of 12, he lived with his Ayurveda Master, Porevede Rishi (1928-2002) who taught him the ancient principles and knowledge of herbal studies and ‘energy’ medicine. Eight years later, he entered the Vidyodaya Ayurveda Faculty in Colombo where he graduated in October 2000 as “Ayurveda Vaidya.” He also gained a profound wisdom and deep connection to his Master Ariesen Ahubudu (1920 -2011, advisor for many years to several Singhalese presidents).

Dr. Abey is also at the forefront of bringing back ancient methods of farming and instilling the once-lost traditions and worthiness for all farmers by providing an opportunity for them to participate in harvesting sacred rice.

He is implementing this toxic-free process for today's farmers, and is able to present this process to other countries so they too may gain prosperity while providing a healthy diet, gaining confidence and independence.

It is his particular concern to evoke a feeling of value and appreciation in people for fundamental life-giving and life-sustaining principles regarding ourselves, others and our natural and spiritual resources — only in this way can we successfully master the global challenges of the 21st century.

Dr. Abey treats an international clientele from Europe and the U.S. Among his patients are the former Prime Minister of India, I.K. GUJRAL and the Health Minister of Sri Lanka. Next to Singhalese, Pali and Sanskrit, Dr. Abeywickrama speaks English and German.

Coming to the Reno-Tahoe area — the Rankema World Summit June 26-29! This is your opportunity to experience the healing wisdom of Dr. Jayanath Abeywickrama (Dr. Abey).Take part in the four day life-changing experience. The teachings of Dr. Abey will truly help you to find JOY, HEALTH and SUCCESS. You will be empowered with the tools that you need to make a significant, meaningful shift in your life.

Learn more about this fantastic event at www.rankemaworldsummit.com

To embark on a journey with Dr. Abey is to change one’s life forever. A life filled with love, joy, health, and success.

For more information, contact Sharelle Fiori at 858-449-3270 or [email protected]

1. Video: KTVN 2News, Reno, Nevada www.ktvn.com/story/18829932/healing-with-dr-abey

2. Book: Author: Abeywickrama, Jayanath. Credentials: Ayurvedic Physician

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Are You Healthy?OR JUST NOT SICK?

When you ask that question, most people would say, "be healthy," but in fact, a lot of people are just not sick.

That's because they are missing the subtle warning sign the body is trying to give them.

When you ask most people what makes you healthy, they’ll tell you nutrition and exercise. These are two big components to better health, but most people overlook other key components: emotional health and the brain and nervous system.

All of these play a major role in your overall function of good health.

Nutrition is very important and is overlooked more than we think.

Most people eat a lot of processed foods that taste great, but this is not very nutritious. A healthy diet is not as confusing or restrictive as you might think. It’s about choosing foods that provide your body with the calories and nutrients it needs to perform – not more or less.

The best way to start is to learn the recommended daily calorie intake for your age, weight, height, activity level and gender. In other words, skip the fads and focus on proper nutrition.

After figuring out your nutrition needs, you’ll need to decide what type of exercise will be best for you. Your exercise program should include something from each of the four basic fitness components:

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As a general rule, space your workouts throughout the week and avoid consecutive days of hard exercise. How often, how long and how hard you exercise and what kinds of exercises you do should be determined by what you are trying to accomplish.

Remember to maintain good thoughts because they affect your health.

Neuroscientists are now finding the influence our emotions have on our health and well-being and are mounting evidence that we do, in fact, control our health.

Good emotional health is feeling good about yourself and those around you. It is having the ability to handle emotions, anger, stress, depression, etc. in healthy ways. Not having good emotional health is just the opposite and can include mental diseases and disorders.

The most overlooked aspect of health is the nervous system.

Research proves that the slightest pressure on a spinal nerve root as it emerges from the spine can reduce the function of that nerve by 60 percent in a matter of minutes.

Everyone knows a broken neck or similar spinal injury can produce pressure on the nerves, causing partial or even complete paralysis. However, one tends to shrug off the possibility that a subluxation (pinched nerve) resulting in pressure on these same nerves can be extremely destructive, causing a condition of decreased activity amounting to a slight paralysis or the reverse, a dangerous increase in activity.

For instance, a sluggish liver or gall bladder indicates decreased activity, and an over-active stomach or rapid heartbeat signifies increased activity.

The normal nerve control that has been denied must be restored. By eliminating nerve interference, chiropractic care cannot only correct numerous health problems, but also may prevent many conditions from developing.

Incorporate these components of health into your life and experience a happier and healthier new you.

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1. Nutritional needs: www.everydayhealth.com2. The President’s Council of Physical Fitness and Sports: www.fitness.gov/fitness3. How Emotions Control your Health: www.drdavidwilliams.com.4. Define Emotional Health: www.righthealth.com5. Nerves Interference: www.levanchiro.com

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Dr. Sarno believes the mechanism of this process is that when, in everyday life, the unconscious becomes aware that the person is going to “blow up” emotionally because they finally had enough of whatever was making them angry or upset, (which may have been accumulating over many years) the unconscious mind finds a way to “distract” that person from their emotional upset (and save them from doing or saying something socially unacceptable) by restricting the oxygen carried by the blood to a certain part of the body. Maybe it is an area of the body that suffered a wound in the past. The restriction of oxygen to that area causes pain. That distracts the person from their emotional challenges. It doesn’t actually help the whole situation because now the person has a pain they didn’t have before; but he/she is distracted now, and isn’t suffering as much from the emotional reaction to whatever life situation caused it because their focus is on the physical pain. But it seems that when the emotional trauma is removed, the pain fades away and that’s what Sarno’s book is all about.

Anyone who comes up with a new idea is made fun of; people hang onto their programming, whether it’s a conventional Western medical education or a certain political or religious outlook. It’s easier to hang onto that than do some research on your own. That’s why it takes over 20 years for a new idea that has been proven and peer-researched, to make it into college textbooks. Most professors want to hang onto what they were taught; it’s comfortable. One of our greatest physicists, Max Plank, obviously understood this quirk of human nature when he said, “Truth never triumphs. Its opponents just die out. Science advances one funeral at a time.”

The author calls this mindbody process the Tension Myositis Syndrome. Chapters include: Introduction to TMS; Manifestations in Lower Back and Legs; Manifestations in Upper Back, Neck, Shoulders and Arms; Manifestations in Tendons; Chronic Pain and Lyme Disease; and The Power of Knowledge. This book is available online or at your local bookstore.

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WATER FILTRATION IS IMPORTANT

Written by Michael Gerber, MD, HMD

Although the water coming from our treatment plants must meet strict guidelines to ensure it is safe, that does not mean it is free from all contaminants.

Cysts from bacteria and protozoa, chlorine and, more importantly, disinfectant byproducts, (DBI’s) such as trihalomethanes, chloroform and haloacetic acids, lead, asbestos, mercury, herbicides, pesticides and many medical drugs and hormones, are commonly found in tap water.

Fortunately, in Washoe County we do not have fluoride in our water (thanks Senator Raggio!), nor do the counties in Nevada with less than 400,000 populations.

Fluoride is toxic to the body1. It blocks thyroid function, causes osteoporosis, increases bone cancer risk and mottling of the teeth, to name a very few disorders. It is also difficult to filter out.

DBI’s, especially trihalomethanes, are Cancer Group B carcinogens and have been shown to cause cancer in laboratory animals and have been linked to reproductive problems in both animals and humans. A lifetime consumption of chlorinated water doubled the risk for human bladder and rectal cancer in some indivituals2.

Medical drugs, such as atenolol, atrazine, carbamazepine, estrone (estrogen hormone), gemfibrozil, naproxen, phenytoin and sulfa drugs, are the top several found in tap water as reported in New Scientist.

Sadly, some areas of Northern Nevada’s well water, especially Fernley, Fallon and Washoe Valley, are highly contaminated with arsenic, a potent metabolic toxin.

Some of our patients have shown hair arsenic levels 16 and 17 times above the normal limit. These people frequently have multiple ailments, including crushing depression and severe fatigue.

Arsenic is very difficult and expensive to remove.

WATER FILTRATION

There are many choices available for water filtration.

Reverse osmosis filtration has been popular for under-the-sink units for some time. However, it removes many good minerals and is relatively inefficient. Two to 10 gallons of water are wasted down the drain for every gallon of water filtered.

Distillation also removes all the minerals and produces acid water. It removes good minerals from the body upon ingestion and concentrates toxins in the water, such as the DBIs.

A triple filtration system is our current choice for water purification.

Since 1984 KDF, a high purity copper-zinc formulation has been used to pretreat the water. It extends filter cartridge life for up to one year.

The second stage filter cartridge is .5 micron absolute pleated filter.


The third stage is a 1 micron organic coconut carbon block filter, which doesn’t breakdown or allow bits of charcoal to flow into the filtered water. The coconut carbon block completes this high-quality filtration.

These systems are easy to install under the kitchen sink, but it is even more advantageous to pursue whole house filtration.

It is possible to absorb one pint of water during a shower and much more in a bath. Shower head water filtration is also available, but it needs quarterly cartridge changes.

Since water is our second most important nutrient after breathing air, it is terribly important to protect our families with pure water.

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Rapid heart rate from adrenalin excess secondary to stress, low blood sugar or illness, can be ameliorated by progesterone cream rubbed on the wrists and forearms. It blocks the adrenalin, as do adrenal cortical hormone support, like a weekly adrenal complex shot, which keeps the blood sugar steady. Thyroid supplementation lowers cholesterol levels even in the face of normal thyroid blood tests. When I was in Medical School in the 1960s, if one had an elevated cholesterol level it was automatically assumed to be caused by low thyroid functioning.

References:

1. Gaby, Alan R., M.D. Nutritional Medicine. Fritz Perlberg Publishing. 2011.

2. Murphy, Robin, N.D. Homeopathic Remedy Guide. Published by H.A.N.A. Press. 2000.

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The Hormone of Love and Trust

OXYTOCINWritten by Dr. William N. Clearfield, D.O.


Oxytocin is a fascinating hormone produced deep in the brain, released during labor and

breast feeding, and is associated with sexual activity and arousal, bonding, communication and an overall sense of well-being.

It increases pleasure, attachment, love, orgasms and longevity. Individuals with high oxytocin levels are calm, affable increased and enjoy high levels of trust. 1

It increases with food intake, soft touch, massage, reading, viewing pictures of loved ones, music, singing, physical exercise, positive environments, positive social contacts, living with others, partner support, a mother’s love, romantic love and orgasm.

Dr. Paul Zak, the so called “Love Doctor,” recommends eight hugs per day to increase oxytocin. 2

Administered intranasally, oxytocin reduces social anxiety, improves sexual function, libido, erection and orgasm.

Oxytocin deficiency is present in postmenopausal women with estrogen deficiencies, hypothyroidism, especially low T3, depression, AIDS, CMV infections, Multiple Sclerosis, fibromyalgia, chronic stress situations, chronic opioid use, Parkinson’s Disease, loneliness, anxiety, fear and certain types of schizophrenia. 3

Autistic children present lower blood levels of oxytocin than their peers. Autistic individuals exhibit three core deficits, social communication, repetitive behavior and restricted interest. Intranasal administration of oxytocin can normalize core deficits in some ASD individuals. 4


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High testosterone in relationship to low oxytocin results in autistic tendencies. Low testosterone relative to oxytocin trends toward schizophrenia, bipolar disease and chronic depression. 5

Migraine sufferers with nausea and sensitivity to light and sound appear to respond to a single dose of intranasal oxytocin. 6

Side effects of oxytocin administration include increased water weight, a drop in cortisol (the stress hormone), a persistent headache (rarely) and, if one is on nitrates for angina, a drop in blood pressure. 7

A review of 38 randomized controlled trials conducted between 1990 and 2010 investigated central and adverse effects associated with intranasal oxytocin given in single doses. Side effects due to oxytocin were no different than a placebo. 8

Side effect remedies include a mild diuretic for water retention, adrenal function assessment (see April 2015 Healthy Beginnings Magazine, page 20), neurological evaluation as prolonged headaches after oxytocin administration may indicate brain stem obstruction, and decreased or discontinuing oxytocin in the case of vasodilators. It produces nitric oxide, a blood vessel dilator, with action similar to Viagra.

In determining oxytocin status, we ask individuals to rate themselves on happiness, feelings for others, social interactions, love, touch and 15 other items.

A physical assessment for oxytocin sufficiency includes observing muscle and skin tone, skin color, body posture and seven other parameters.

1. Hertoghe, T. Passion, Sex, and Long Life - the Incredible Oxytocin Adventure. ISBN 978-2-9599713-4-1, January 2010, Luxemburg, by International Medical Books/Archimedial, 4B Route d’Arlon, L-8399, Windhof, Luxembourg.

2. Zak, Paul, Trust, Morality and Oxytocin, TED Talks, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFAdlU2ETjU, November 1, 2011, Accessed March 25, 2015.

3. Flechas, Jorge, and Hertoghe, T., Assessing Oxytocin Deficiency in Your Patients, http://cabecahealth.com/articles/assessing_oxytocin_sufficiency.pdf, Accessed March 29, 2015

4. Guastella AJ, Einfeld SL, Gray KM et al. Intranasal oxytocin improves emotion recognition for youth with autism spectrum disorders. Biol Psychiatry 2010;67(7):692- 694.

5. Weisman, O., Zagoory-Sharon, O., Feldman, R, Oxytocin administration, Salivary Testosterone, and Father–Infant Social Behavior. Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology and Biological Psychiatry, Volume 49, 3 March 2014, Pages 47–52

6. Yeomans, D., In the Pipeline: Nasal Oxytocin Explored for Migraines, Practical Neurology, May/June 2013http://Practical Neurology.com/2013/06/in-the-pipeline-nasal-oxytocin-explored-for-migraines


8. Lee,Diana, Intranasal Oxytocin Effective as Migraine Treatment, Migraine News, http://migraine.com/news/intranasal-oxytocin-effective-migraine-treatment/September 4, 2013


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If the history and physical are positive for oxytocin deficiency, a laboratory and challenge tests confirms or refutes our suspicions.

Supplementing with inositol and choline daily enhances efficacy, providing “insurance” that the oxytocin response will always be present.

Boosting oxytocin naturally is as easy as opening the refrigerator. Apples, ginger, plums, chick peas, garlic, oregano, tomatoes and chocolate all enhance oxytocin.

Perhaps best of all, petting the dog, shaking hands, taking a warm bath or saying “I love you” boosts oxytocin as well.

Dr. Bill Clearfield is a Family Physician and board certified by the American Academy of Anti-Aging and Reproductive Medicine and the American Board of Medical Acupuncture.

If you recognize yourself or a loved one in regards to oxytocin deficiency or have any questions concerning hormones or safe hormone replacement, please contact him at 775-359-1222 or online at www.drclearfield.com.



Now I’m not saying that the toddler years are all sunshine and roses, but I wonder how it’s helping parents and children to tell this story of the terrible two’s. Just like it’s not helpful to tell pregnant women horror stories about childbirth, I wonder about the effect of too much focus on negative stories. What if we said instead, “The toddler years are really amazing and fun, challenging at times, but what in life is not challenging?”

Some days are easier than others, and I am learning constantly as well as my son. A big lesson I learned recently is the importance of daily movement for both of us. We recently changed up our daily routine to include more time outdoors. As much as possible, after I’ve had my morning coffee, we get dressed and get outside. We like to cycle between walks around our neighborhood and trips to various parks and trails. My son is getting to the age where he can hike a bit, and I encourage him to walk and move around as much as possible.

I notice that if we get this time in the fresh air and sun and he gets a chance to exert a lot of energy, he takes better naps. If he naps deeply, he tends to fall asleep more easily and sleep more soundly through the night. He also tends to be in a better mood, and we have less power struggles throughout the day.

Toddlers have sooooo much life force energy! If we have too many days in a row when I have a lot of work and chores to do and we don’t get outside, I notice my son is a lot fussier, and more of his testing behaviors come out. He’s also more likely to have more frequent meltdowns and not sleep as well. If he is able to have some space to walk, run, dig, climb, etc., he is able to use this abundance of energy in appropriate ways. On days when we get a good park session in, he is usually more content to play by himself and focus on books or fine motor activities.

These morning walks have also been really great for me. My energy level throughout the day is more constant, and I am more focused in my daily responsibilities. I am able to get a little time to think and reflect, which helps me be more patient if some of his more challenging behaviors emerge. We also enjoy recounting our walks at the end of the day, recalling the birds and animals we saw, treasures we discovered, and friends we made. I find that talking to him about our adventures at the end of the day helps calm him down as he’s falling asleep. I know this isn’t exactly groundbreaking news, but I do feel this small part of our daily routine is immensely beneficial to our family, so I thought I’d share.

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Now I’m not saying that the toddler years are all sunshine and roses, but I wonder how it’s helping parents and children to tell this story of the terrible two’s. Just like it’s not helpful to tell pregnant women horror stories about childbirth, I wonder about the effect of too much focus on negative stories. What if we said instead, “The toddler years are really amazing and fun, challenging at times, but what in life is not challenging?”

Some days are easier than others, and I am learning constantly as well as my son. A big lesson I learned recently is the importance of daily movement for both of us. We recently changed up our daily routine to include more time outdoors. As much as possible, after I’ve had my morning coffee, we get dressed and get outside. We like to cycle between walks around our neighborhood and trips to various parks and trails. My son is getting to the age where he can hike a bit, and I encourage him to walk and move around as much as possible.

I notice that if we get this time in the fresh air and sun and he gets a chance to exert a lot of energy, he takes better naps. If he naps deeply, he tends to fall asleep more easily and sleep more soundly through the night. He also tends to be in a better mood, and we have less power struggles throughout the day.

Toddlers have sooooo much life force energy! If we have too many days in a row when I have a lot of work and chores to do and we don’t get outside, I notice my son is a lot fussier, and more of his testing behaviors come out. He’s also more likely to have more frequent meltdowns and not sleep as well. If he is able to have some space to walk, run, dig, climb, etc., he is able to use this abundance of energy in appropriate ways. On days when we get a good park session in, he is usually more content to play by himself and focus on books or fine motor activities.

These morning walks have also been really great for me. My energy level throughout the day is more constant, and I am more focused in my daily responsibilities. I am able to get a little time to think and reflect, which helps me be more patient if some of his more challenging behaviors emerge. We also enjoy recounting our walks at the end of the day, recalling the birds and animals we saw, treasures we discovered, and friends we made. I find that talking to him about our adventures at the end of the day helps calm him down as he’s falling asleep. I know this isn’t exactly groundbreaking news, but I do feel this small part of our daily routine is immensely beneficial to our family, so I thought I’d share.

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Mistletoe injections have been used in complementary cancer therapy since 1917 by the Dutch physician Dr. Ita Wegman. Over the years, as the special manufacturing process has developed further, efficiency has progressively increased.

Many conventional physicians decry the lack of clinical trials for many alternative medicine treatments. To date, mistletoe therapy’s effects on various malignant diseases have been researched in over 100 clinical trials.

In fact, mistletoe is one of the most widely studied complementary and alternative medicine therapies for cancer. In certain European countries, the preparations made from European mistletoe (Viscum album) are among the most prescribed drugs offered to cancer patients.

Studies show mistletoe therapy has a positive effect on the patient’s immune system and quality of life and can improve tolerance to standard therapies, such as chemotherapy, without decreasing their efficacy.

Mistletoe extract acts on many levels. On the one hand, it boosts the immune system by multiplying and activating the immune cells. On the other, mistletoe extract can induce apoptosis (the process of natural cell death), which can inhibit tumor growth.

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Written by Andy Drymalski, EdD

A Dream about

Death and Transition



O n the night following the death of her friend, Carl, a woman had the following three-part dream:

“I see Carl lying on his back. He is dead and wears a blue shirt with some sort of insignia or emblem sewn upon the chest. Over each eye is an eyepatch. In the next scene, he is in the same position. This time, however, there are no eyepatches. He is still dead but his eyes are open and they are all white — no pupil or iris is visible. In the final segment of the dream, he is in a prone position, but now his eyes are closed. I notice that there is a slight twitching of his eyelids as if he is trying to open his eyes. Some of the other people present wonder if he is becoming a zombie or robot.”

This is an intriguing dream. Its timing and subject matter suggest that it is giving information about the post-life transition.

The dream gives special emphasis to the eyes. First they are covered with eye patches. Then they are open but all white. Then they are closed but with twitching eyelids. Because they allow us to see, eyes are often a symbol of consciousness. What we look at is where our awareness and attention is.

Initially, the dead man’s eyes are covered with patches.

Usually, eyepatches are worn to protect the eyes following an operation or to aid in the recovery from an injury. Is the dream comparing death to an operation, which heals our vision or helps us to become more conscious?

Eyepatches also prevent us from seeing the outside world. Thus, they direct our thoughts and vision inward, defocusing our attention from the outer reality.

This idea dovetails with the image in the second segment of the dream. If we see only the whites of the eyes, the implication is that the iris and pupil are oriented into the body rather than to the outer world. Symbolically, the dead person’s consciousness is directed away from his former life — from outer life — to his inner life.

In her book, “On Dreams and Death,” Jungian psychologist Marie-Louise von Franz reflects on the deep state of depression that some people experience prior to their death. She states, “… it (the depression) serves to help detach the consciousness of the dying person from the outer world; the latter is experienced in the depression as more or less meaningless, futile, unreal … the eyes … are to be understood as symbolizing one’s view of the outer world, which must now be terminated in favor of a complete about-face toward the inner images. The spirit of discouragement is related to the fact that the ego still looks too much toward the outside, at the visible world, and does not yet sufficiently see the ‘reality of the soul.’” (p. 62)

Seeing the reality of the soul (along with the reality of the unconscious and spiritual world) is evidently something that may be resisted not only during life, but after the death of the body as well.

This may explain the presence of spirits and ghosts.

We can hypothesize that ghosts are spirits that, rather than moving on to the next world, maintain psychological attachment to this world and their former life. This possibility is expressed in the third segment of the dream where the dead person’s eyelids are twitching and concern is expressed that the deceased will become a zombie.

A zombie is a symbol of a person whose spirit or soul is elsewhere. If the

1. von Franz, Marie-Louise. On Dreams and Death: A Jungian Interpretation. Shambhala Publications, Inc., Boston, MA. 1986.

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deceased tries to turn away from his inner life and the afterlife by opening his eyes and returning his gaze to the outer world, he would be like a zombie for he would be taking leave of his soul.

The dream emphasizes the importance of detaching your focus from one world if you are going to move on to the next. This instinctive understanding is symbolized by the common tendency to close the eyes of a person upon their death.

This symbolic act has relevance for the living perhaps even more than the dead. Many people struggle to move on with their life after a significant “death.” This could be the death of a spouse, a child, a job, an identity or a time of life, such as your childhood. You can stay depressed for a long time, and you can live as a “ghost of your former self” if you insist on focusing upon what was rather than turning your gaze inward to discover the new life that awaits you.


Is the dream comparing death to an operation,

which heals our vision or helps us to become more

conscious?


I especially like this dream for the way it so boldly reveals the moral autonomy of the psyche. This dream was not created by the man’s ego. It was not consciously chosen or devised. In fact, this spontaneous product of the unconscious carried a message the dreamer did not want to hear. It was the voice of a higher moral authority within him, a manifestation of God within the psyche. If the dreamer ignored the directive given to him and instead pursued his ego’s goals, the results would have been predictably negative. This is the case for all of us when we pursue a path that goes against that of our deepest self and destiny.

The psyche communicates through many channels, dreams being just one of them. If the dreamer ignored the guidance of his dream, he might have received more dreams of even greater warning: perhaps dreams of being chased, of dying children, or of being in a car crash. In his outer life, he might actually experience an auto accident. He may develop anxiety symptoms or have panic attacks. His relationships with his wife and children would become more disturbed. One of his children may get sick or become rebellious, mirroring his own attitude towards God. Some of these events would be causally related to his decision and actions. Others might be synchronistic. What is certain is that he will encounter a growing number of negative events and frustrations if he ignores the moral directives of his deeper self. Needless to say, his relationship with the wealthy woman would be ill-fated.

Moral relativism is the philosophical viewpoint that all moral perspectives are equally valid or “true.” This position rests upon the argument that because a person’s morality flows from his/her value system, and because people have different values, all morality is subjective with none any better than another. While there is no denying that different people may possess different values, not all values are equivalent. For example, some values promote a life of psychological and spiritual development. Other value systems lead to a pretty much wasted life. Not all values are of equal worth, and neither are the moral perspectives that flow from them.

But the deeper issue here, and perhaps the more paradoxical, is that what is right, or moral, for one person in a particular situation is not necessarily right for another person. This difference is not due to differences in their values systems, but, rather, extends from the fact that what is required for one person’s growth as an individual may not be the same as what is required for another’s. For example, quitting your job because you can’t get along with one of your co-workers could be a morally responsible decision if you are in the wrong line of work and the co-worker is just one more prodding from life to start doing what you really love. Conversely, your decision to quit could be morally irresponsible if life is trying to teach you to stand up for yourself and you are just trying to avoid this challenge by quitting.

The deep reality is that we are morally accountable creatures, whether we want to be or not. This is the case because there is a moral structure to our psyche that transcends our conscious mind and conscious values, and is often in disagreement with them. We can run from this inner authority, but we cannot hide from it. We can try to fool ourselves with concepts like moral relativism, but dreams don’t lie, and life doesn’t lie, and they will always reflect back to you the moral code written upon your soul.

For more info, contact Dr. Andy Drymalski, Reno and Carson City psychologist at (775) 786-3818, or visit online renocarsonpsychologist.com. Enjoy his blog at Jungstop.com.


















Why is it Taking so Long to Get What I Want?

Written by June Milligan, M.Ed., CCHt, PLR

P robably because you’re thinking of what you don’t want more often than what you do want.

Everything is made of energy, which exists in different forms.

One of those forms is thought energy.

So what happens when you think a thought? Well, at least three things happen.

The vibrational frequency (the energy) of that thought goes out like a radio signal into this invisible energy soup we live in, which physicists call “the field of all probabilities.” That thought then attracts to us the people, situations and conditions that match the energy, the essence, of the thought.

That thought also gives us the emotions to match.

Our emotions drive our words and actions, which make up our life.

That’s only one thing that happens when our powerful minds think a thought.

The second thing that happens is the vibrational frequency of that thought (like a cell phone signal) goes from our conscious mind into our subconscious.

Our subconscious mind can’t tell the difference between real and pretend, so it thinks the thought we’re thinking has actually happened to us today and gives us the emotions to match, even if the event happened years ago, or even if it’s just a fear of what may happen in the future.

Those emotions then drive our words and actions, and our words and actions go to make up our lives.

When you remember something happy, you feel good. When you think of something fearful or embarrassing, you feel those same emotions again, just as if the event was happening right now.

That drags you down and may cause you to say or do things that are unproductive and have nothing to do with what’s actually happening around you at that moment.

The third thing that happens when you think a thought is the vibrational frequency of that thought floods all 100 trillion of your cells, and causes that pharmaceutical company inside your body to manufacture chemicals and hormones that match the thought.

So if your thoughts are happy and

cheerful, your body manufactures endorphins, the pain-killing hormone, and serotonin, the feel-good hormone. But if your thoughts are negative, worried, frustrated or disappointed, your body manufactures cortisol, the major stress hormone.

That hormone was designed to be in your cells for only a few moments while you ran from the saber-toothed tiger or some other predator. But it isn’t socially acceptable nowadays to run screaming down the street every time you get a little stressed, so as a result, that cortisol just sits in your cells and damages them, and compromises your immune system.

So in the future, whenever you think a negative thought, take action if necessary, then pivot your mind to something juicy and delicious that you really want to do.

In that way, you’ll begin attracting the people, conditions and situations that you do want rather than those you don’t.

Sound too simple?

This is the way our minds and bodies respond to the energy of thought. So when you wonder why it’s taking so long to get what you want, realize that you’re probably thinking of what you don’t want much more often than what you do want.

How often do you tell the story over and over of something negative or frustrating that happened to you, all the while feeling exactly what you felt like when it really happened, and in the process of telling it, causing other people to feel bad too?

How often?

It’s become a habit with most people, partly because they grew up watching their family do that. They can’t wait to tell the bad news of how someone offended them.

We get into this habit because of our programming by family and the culture. The media gives us a 24/7 dose of negativity and news we can’t do anything about.

Many of us listen because we’ve been programmed to be “informed” when actually we don’t need to know that information. We can’t do anything about it, and it just drags us down and makes us feel bad.

So when we begin to take charge of our thoughts by learning some techniques to control them (one of which is to pivot your mind away from the negative to something you’re really looking forward to), then you begin to take your power back.

When you can control your thoughts, you control your life. When you think of what you do want more often than what you don’t, you’ll be amazed at the opportunities, people, conditions and situations you’ll attract.

Positive things will come to you from sources known and unknown because you will have become a deliberate creator, not someone who is creating by default through random uncontrolled monkey-mind thoughts.

This is the one thing you have control over all the time: your thoughts.

When you take control and let old habits of thinking fall by the wayside, you will no longer wonder, “Why is it taking so long to get what I want?”

You’ll be amazed at first, and then you’ll become very comfortable with the fact that it takes very little time to get what you want.

That’s a wonderful feeling of empowerment and joy.

Learn how to do this. It’s life-changing.

For more info contact June Milligan at (775) 786-9111 or visit online at joyfulchanges.com

1. Hicks, Esther and Jerry. Ask And It Is Given – Learning to Manifest Your Desires. Hay House 2005.

2. Dispenza, Joe. Evolve Your Brain – The Science of Changing Your Mind. Health Communications, Inc. 2007

3. Wolf, Dr. Fred Allen. Taking Charge of Your Life at the Quantum Level. Sounds True 2007




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here also. What was “appropriate” for the past generation may not be desirable or workable today. Parents, and sometimes spouses, have been trained as to what is appropriate and may still be expecting that behavior from you, forty years after they were programmed and conditioned to believe that only certain behaviors were “right.”

If you truly want to stop being manipulated in any relationship, you need to learn to take a stand. You need to start to believe that you’re worthy of the basic human rights listed above and calmly speak your mind about what you don’t want to do. Communication is vital. Talk to the manipulator and explain how you feel. Sometimes they may not even realize that they’re being manipulative. Confronting them will give you the courage to decline their requests when you feel manipulated. Recognize attempts at emotional blackmail by the emotions you feel. Identify those emotions as to what they are: sadness, anger, frustration, or whatever. Just know that each of those negative emotions are creating toxic chemicals and hormones in your own body if you stuff them down and don’t do something about them.

Identify them to yourself, decide you’re not going to put up with any kind of manipulation, speak your mind calmly and directly, then remove yourself from any confrontive storm that may be brewing. Often repeating the same phrase, no matter what the manipulator says, is effective: “I’m not interested in doing that.” To that the manipulator may say, “But that’s what we’ve always done.” “I’m not interested in doing that.” “But why? We really need to do that.” “I’m not interested in doing that,” and so on. Repeat the same phrase until the other person accepts your point of view or you realize that you’re talking to a brick wall. Then leave the room, the house, the car, the office, the situation. Calmly remove yourself from the emotional storm.

By doing that, you will be retaining your personal power, not giving it away to a rigid person who isn’t willing to change in any way and who won’t shut up.

Learn to stand back and observe human behavior in every situation…at home, work or school. It’s often quite amusing, and as you stand back, away from the emotional storm, you’ll realize you’re becoming stronger, more self-confident, clearer about what you want, more empowered and more calm, cool and collected in every way. If that person doesn’t even try to change after you’ve given them enough chances, walk away for good. Their manipulative behavior may be too deeply ingrained for them to ever change. By staying in proximity to that person, they’ll break your morale, which would only lead to your getting used and manipulated by everyone else. Protect your Spirit. Protect your Mind. Protect your Heart. You are an Eternal Spiritual Being, living in this temporary physical body for the deliciousness of this experience. Be determined to make it as delicious as possible.

References:

1. Forward, Susan, Ph.D. Emotional Blackmail: When The People in Your Life Use Fear, Obligation and Guilt to manipulate you. William Morrow Publishing. 1998.

2. Simon, George K., Ph.D. In Sheep’s Clothing: Understanding and Dealing with Manipulative People. Parkhurst Brothers Publishers. 2010.

For more info, contact June Milligan at (775) 786-9111, or visit online at joyfulchanges.com.


How can you tell if you’re being manipulated?

The easiest way to spot it is to pay attention to

how you feel when you’re around the other person.


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here also. What was “appropriate” for the past generation may not be desirable or workable today. Parents, and sometimes spouses, have been trained as to what is appropriate and may still be expecting that behavior from you, forty years after they were programmed and conditioned to believe that only certain behaviors were “right.”

If you truly want to stop being manipulated in any relationship, you need to learn to take a stand. You need to start to believe that you’re worthy of the basic human rights listed above and calmly speak your mind about what you don’t want to do. Communication is vital. Talk to the manipulator and explain how you feel. Sometimes they may not even realize that they’re being manipulative. Confronting them will give you the courage to decline their requests when you feel manipulated. Recognize attempts at emotional blackmail by the emotions you feel. Identify those emotions as to what they are: sadness, anger, frustration, or whatever. Just know that each of those negative emotions are creating toxic chemicals and hormones in your own body if you stuff them down and don’t do something about them.

Identify them to yourself, decide you’re not going to put up with any kind of manipulation, speak your mind calmly and directly, then remove yourself from any confrontive storm that may be brewing. Often repeating the same phrase, no matter what the manipulator says, is effective: “I’m not interested in doing that.” To that the manipulator may say, “But that’s what we’ve always done.” “I’m not interested in doing that.” “But why? We really need to do that.” “I’m not interested in doing that,” and so on. Repeat the same phrase until the other person accepts your point of view or you realize that you’re talking to a brick wall. Then leave the room, the house, the car, the office, the situation. Calmly remove yourself from the emotional storm.

By doing that, you will be retaining your personal power, not giving it away to a rigid person who isn’t willing to change in any way and who won’t shut up.

Learn to stand back and observe human behavior in every situation…at home, work or school. It’s often quite amusing, and as you stand back, away from the emotional storm, you’ll realize you’re becoming stronger, more self-confident, clearer about what you want, more empowered and more calm, cool and collected in every way. If that person doesn’t even try to change after you’ve given them enough chances, walk away for good. Their manipulative behavior may be too deeply ingrained for them to ever change. By staying in proximity to that person, they’ll break your morale, which would only lead to your getting used and manipulated by everyone else. Protect your Spirit. Protect your Mind. Protect your Heart. You are an Eternal Spiritual Being, living in this temporary physical body for the deliciousness of this experience. Be determined to make it as delicious as possible.

References:

1. Forward, Susan, Ph.D. Emotional Blackmail: When The People in Your Life Use Fear, Obligation and Guilt to manipulate you. William Morrow Publishing. 1998.

2. Simon, George K., Ph.D. In Sheep’s Clothing: Understanding and Dealing with Manipulative People. Parkhurst Brothers Publishers. 2010.

For more info, contact June Milligan at (775) 786-9111, or visit online at joyfulchanges.com.


How can you tell if you’re being manipulated?

The easiest way to spot it is to pay attention to

how you feel when you’re around the other person.


healthy recipe

pring is here! Time to allow your body to do it’s natural detoxing and shed that heavy, warm, winter layer. Nature helps us out by giving us light and fresh detoxifying foods

this time of year. That’s why it’s best to eat local and seasonal, because what grows in your area is what’s best for your body during that season. Pretty cool that nature makes it easy on us to figure out “what to eat”, right?

This recipe uses asparagus, peas and mint; some of my favorite spring produce. I threw in some fresh lemon juice (a staple in my house) and raw, local honey, which can help you overcome some of those springtime allergies, too. This recipe will be one of your favorite springtime side dishes!

quinoa salad with mint&Pea

AsparagusSubmitted by Shannon Vigil, Holistic Health Coach


ASPARAGUS + PEA QUINOA SALAD WITH MINT (gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian) Total time: 20 minutes Serves: 4

INGREDIENTS: Use organic whenever possible. • 1 cup cooked quinoa (see instructions here) • 1 bunch asparagus • 1 1/2 cup green peas, fresh or frozen • 2 tablespoons fresh mint • 1/4 cup olive oil • 1/2 lemon, juiced • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard • 1 teaspoon honey (preferably raw + local) • sea salt + pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS:

If you don’t have any leftover cooked quinoa, start with that. You can find simple cooking instructions on the Whole Foods website.

Next the dressing: In a mason jar, add olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt and pepper. Put the lid on and shake vigorously for 30 seconds. Dressing is done.

Wash the asparagus and pat dry. To chop, hold the woody end and use a sharp knife or vegetable peeler to create shavings or diagonal pieces. Stop when you’ve reached the hardened woody end, about 2 inches from the bottom. You can discard those pieces. Add the asparagus a large mixing bowl.

Next chop the mint finely and add to the mixing bowl. In a small saucepan add hot filtered water. Dip the peas into the pan and let sit for 2-3 minutes. Drain and add to the mixing bowl.

Now stir in 1/4 cup of the dressing and combine well with the veggies. Lastly, fold in 1 cup cooked quinoa. Taste and add more dressing if needed. Serve over a bed of salad greens!

Shannon Vigil is a Holistic Health Coach and creator of online nutritional programs. Sign up for her healthy recipes newsletter online at www.shannonvigil.com.




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• Take a sunbath. Vitamin D is super important for thyroid balance. It can be difficult to get the proper amount with food alone. Try basking in the sun (without sunscreen) for 20 minutes a day to get your levels up. As long as you don’t overdo it your skin won’t be harmed.

• Five minute breathing break. Chronic stress affects proper function of your hypothalamus and pituitary glands, which directly affect the thyroid. Practice breathing from your diaphragm for five minutes once a day to remind your nervous system that all is well.

#3 Sex Hormones:

Estrogen and Progesterone. These two sex hormones work together in a delicate balance during the course of your menstrual cycle. Estrogen keeps you juicy, joyous and feeling sexy. Progesterone is considered your natural antidepressant and anti-anxiety hormone. Problems occur when you have too much estrogen relative to progesterone. This is known as estrogen dominance and it affects 80 percent of women over 35.

Recommendations for balancing sex hormones:

• Vitamin C. It’s the only nutraceutical treatment proven effective for low progesterone.

• Eat less red meat and dairy from conventionally-raised animals. These animals are often given synthetic hormones and antibiotics that lead to estrogen overload. Choose organic and grass-fed.

• Fiber. Most women only consume about 13 grams per day compared to the recommended 35-45 grams. Try adding flax seeds or chia seeds to your meals or consider taking a fiber supplement.

Each of these hormones are important on their own, but they interact with one another in a special way. If you want to feel balanced, radiant and able to live to your full potential, start taking action to bring this trio of hormones into balance. The results could change everything for you!

References:

1. Gottfried, Sara, MD. The Hormone Cure. Scribner. New York, 2013.

2. Weaver, Libby. Rushing Woman’s Syndrome. Little Green Frog Publishing Ltd. New Zealand, 2011.

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Nine Simple Ways to Sidestep Illness, Shed Excess Weight, And Help Your Body Fix Itself

Effortless HealingBy Dr. Joseph Mercola

Reviewed for Healthy Beginnings by June Milligan, M.Ed., CCHt

Dr. Mercola has built the most visited health website in the world—regularly consulted by millions of people each day. He has treated over 25,000 patients during

his career and written two New York Times best-selling books. He started his career as a physician using traditional mainstream approaches, but when he began to realize the effectiveness of natural therapies to treat patients, he changed his practice to natural medicine. Initially he lost three fourths of his patients but continued on his path of prescribing and suggesting only natural remedies. In other words, he put his money where his mouth is.


He has been one of the leading teachers of health for over a quarter century, summarizing and making accessible information accrued through decades of experience and research. His advice is consistently ahead of the rest of the medical community and his approaches are solid and based on state-of-the-art scientific evidence.

Effortless Healing is not only an excellent resource for the public, but is also valuable for healthcare practitioners who want to transition to natural medicine. His book contains foundational truths that are well-researched and have already been proven effective by Dr. Mercola and other practitioners. He is an international leader in the natural health and organic movements.

The information in this book and the articles on his website are up to date, interesting and able to be applied immediately in your life. Kelly Brogan, a holistic women’s health psychiatrist says, “We are not broken. We are not helplessly waiting for our next diagnosis. Quite the contrary, we have been misled about our body’s innate power to heal, and our access to vibrant health. Dr. Mercola, the world’s pioneer in self-directed wellness, provides a simple, evidence-based roadmap to empowerment in his latest book – some of which may be surprisingly unexpected!”

Chapters (called Healing Principles) include how to burn fat for fuel, how to exercise less and gain more benefits, how to clean your brain with sleep, how to avoid six “Health Foods” which aren’t good for you and how to create your Effortless Healing Plan. The author explains what Effortless Healing Is and Why We Need It. The information in this book may surprise you. Regarding low fat dairy items, a big problem is the chemicals added to it, partly to give the creamy texture we’ve come to demand from yogurt. One such chemical is dimethylpolysiloxane, a chemical defoaming agent added to low fat yogurt. This chemical is banned from use in organic products. Other additives are commercial thickeners and stabilizers, including carrageenan (which is known to trigger gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea and bloating), xanthan gum, modified cornstarch, pectin and gelatin as well as artificial colors and flavors. It’s heartbreaking to think of the folks who reach for yogurt and its probiotics because they’re suffering from digestive issues, then making them even worse because of the inclusion of chemical additives and preservatives.”

He goes through easy ways to reduce cravings for sugar and other unhealthy foods, gives information on which foods promote human growth hormone (HGH), how to normalize hunger levels, boost your brain health and dramatically lower your risk of cardiovascular disease. There is an entire chapter on what you can do to sleep better, the dangers of certain sleep aids, as well as practical ideas that anyone can put into place immediately to increase the time that you are sleeping deeply so that you can awaken rested and refreshed.

This book is a gold mine of information. Every quote and study is listed with the source, page numbers and dates published. In the back of the book, so you can do further research on anything you’re particularly interested in. Effortless Healing is available online or at your local bookstore.

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There’s almost nothing worse than experiencing ear pain, itching, loss of hearing, or a sinus headache.

Ear Candling is an ancient practice, dating back to biblical times in Egypt, the Orient, as well as European cultures. This simple, gentle treatment removes wax from the ear, improving your sense of well-being, physical, mental and even spiritual. The candle is a long hollow tube made from unbleached muslin immersed in an aromatic herbal solution. After it dries, the cone is then dipped into beeswax. The cone or candle is then placed into the ear opening and the top of the cone is lit; soft warm white smoke billows down the tube into the ear and softens the wax. The flame on top of the cone creates a vacuum that pulls out built up wax, toxins, bacteria, dirt and residue from past medications. Ear Candling may also help with a dry hacking cough (a result of a sinus infection), sinus headache, tinnitus, and itchy ear. Today more people are seeking alternatives to digging in the ear with Q-tips or using a hydrogen peroxide flush to clean a blocked ear canal. Ear Candling is a relaxing, natural, non-intrusive treatment.

References:Tatum, Anne. Ear Candling. A.P. Enterprises. 1995.

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causing the body to refuel after stress even when it doesn’t need to. This causes excess fat fuel (glucose), which turns to fat-causing excess fat storage. All the above referenced patients were suffering from chronic stress.

Gut:

Just know if you have leaky gut, food allergies (gut related), small intestinal bacteria overgrowth (SIBO), endotoxemia, dysbiosis, or lipopolysacharides in your blood stream they will combine to cause multiple systems such as your thyroid, blood sugar, adrenals, and immune system to dysfunction killing any chance of weight loss.

All of the 25 patients who were evaluated suffered from various combinations of the above noted dysfunctions. They all lost all, or close to, the amount of weight they desired to lose. And most of you who can’t lose weight probably also have a combination of two or more of the above metabolic abnormalities.

The Solution:

Find out which of the above categories you fit into. Fix them. And you will lose weight.

References:

1. Ferolla SM, Armiliato GN, Couto CA, Ferrari TC. The Role of Intestinal

Bacteria Overgrowth in Obesity-Related Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. Nutrients. 2014 Dec 3;6(12):5583-5599. Review. PubMed PMID: 25479248.

2. Festi D, Schiumerini R, Eusebi LH, Marasco G, Taddia M, Colecchia A. Gut microbiota and metabolic syndrome. World J Gastroenterol. 2014 Nov

21;20(43):16079-16094. Review. PubMed PMID: 25473159; PubMed Central PMCID:PMC4239493.

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FLAX CRACKERSFood for Fuel

Submitted by Marie-Claire, Energy Coach For Experts™

F lax crackers come in all sizes and tastes. The taste of flax seeds is so neutral that you can add whatever you like. You can make them spicy, soft, savory, sweet; it

all depends on what mood you are in. Make lots of them in different tastes and store them in a sealed container so you always have a nice choice for every craving.

We all tend to make tasty crackers, but sometimes all you want is a very neutral one, which doesn't take over the tastes of your toppings. This golden cracker is made of golden flax crackers only and is just perfect to put loads of vegetables and a dressing or fermented cheese on top. It is a great basis to add other ingredients and experiment with.

A surprisingly delicious variant comes from mixing some raw sauerkraut in the mixture. You can chop it up first or use it whole, or blend some with your flax seeds. Everything is possible and each time you eat one of those, you will be adding natural probiotics and more enzymes to your body, meaning: premium energy! The possibilities are endless and once you tried it, you will want more!

Another advantage about crackers is, that they fit so well in the organization of your busy week. Being prepared is the key to creating consistent success in your health track, as health is an ongoing journey. Especially when you have a demanding job or a business, clients that you want to serve at your best, a community and loved ones whom you want to lead by example and with excellence, taking good care of yourself every day is your priority number one. The better you prepare, the easier it gets to sustain your energy, to show up, feel and look at your best. Fill up your dehydrator in the weekend: you’ll get more yields with the same effort! You can store these crackers for many weeks and when you have a few tastes in your pantry, all you need to do is grab and go. They even fit in a fancy purse to recharge during traveling, a meeting or a business lunch. Dress them up with a scoop of fresh guacamole and a tomato slice, fresh herbs. Or just take them to munch on during a concentration dip during work...

TOOLS YOU NEED • A blender or coffee grinder • A large bowl • A spatula

INGREDIENTS FOR ONE TRAY • 1 C of golden flax seeds • 1 C of ground golden flax seeds • 1/2 C spring water • 1/2 tsp sea salt

INSTRUCTIONS - TAKES ABOUT FIVE MINUTES • Grind 1 C of flax seeds with the salt • Add the flour to the bowl with the whole flax seeds and

mix with your hands • Add the water • Mix well with a firm spatula • Take a tray and spread the mixture thinly and evenly • Dry for five hours • Flip them over on to the mesh screen and let them dry

overnight or for about 8 more hours, depending on how crunchy you like them

TIPS • Double or quadruple the amounts and add several

tastes for different moods • Mixed with fresh tomatoes, rosemary and basil, you can

taste Italy with every raw bite • You like it hot? Add jalapeño peppers • For an orient touch, play with a curry mix or with garam

masala, cardamom • Store them in a dry container in a cupboard or in your

pantry and they will stay crunchy for weeks • Lovely to add some crunch to a salad by breaking them up

and sprinkling on top • Perfect to take with you in your purse or briefcase!

Marie-Claire Hermans is an Energy for Experts Coach, Author, Raw Foods Chef and Creator of “Ravishing Raw FooDprint Success System™”. She started “Ravishing Raw” after curing herself from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia, with raw food. As a raw food coach, she specializes in offering professional help to those who are suffering from similar debilitating conditions. Along with her expertise in jazz music management and booking work, she helps world class artists — challenged by there demanding lifestyle — find solutions to improve their health. Visit her online at ravishingraw.com.


using crystalsTO SUPPORT YOUR INTENTIONS

crystology

T he Earth is supporting humanity’s awakening to the re-discovery of ancient and forgotten healing arts, such as the utilization of crystals. Reverence and use of crystals goes back to the dawning of civilization. They have

been connected with specific parts of the body and its organs for thousands of years. As members of the mineralogical kingdom, crystals are universal energies that allow one to contact and synthesize these individual energies for healing and integration. Each crystal contains their own “personality” and can be utilized in unique ways to facilitate healing. Crystals are nature’s gift to man and are found in all shapes, sizes, colors and composition. They each have a unique vibrational resonance due to their varying mineral contents, their inherent geometry and the color frequency they emit, making them powerful healing tools.

Written by Tania Marie, RMT, IARP, NAPW

Crystal healing is a method of healing – crystals or gemstones are placed on or around the body, on the chakras (spiritual energy centers), used as reflexology tools to stimulate points on the feet, worn like jewelry, or can be placed in and around one’s home to enhance energy. They heal holistically on physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels, helping to direct the flow of energy to a particular part of the body, restore balance, and ultimately cleanse by releasing and clearing blocked energy. Chakras (pronounced “shock-ras”) are Sanskrit for wheels of rotating energy flows in the ethereal body. They are in related locations within the physical body along the spinal column starting from the base of the spine, up to the crown, or top of the head. There are seven major chakras within the body where the energy flows intersect. The health of an area of the physical body and the condition of its associated chakra are interdependent, so when the chakras are blocked or cleared, the body’s state will mirror that.

Each chakra corresponds with different states of consciousness, developmental stages of life, archetypal elements, body functions, colors and sounds. Crystals are capable of interacting with these energy centers within the human body because they are electromagnetic conductors that work through resonance and vibrational sound. Each crystal and gemstone embodies certain energies, colors, and elements that mirror the qualities needed to facilitate clearing and raising chakra vibrations. They have been used to realign subtle energies and dissolve dis-ease by helping to get to the root of the issue. Wearing crystals and gems used to be a royal or priestly experience, but is now something we can all receive benefit from, even by just having one in close proximity or learning to meditate with them.

There are so many varieties to choose from that help facilitate different functions and healing intents. • Boost your energy with Orange Carnelian • Attract wealth and reenergize with Citrine • Cleanse your space with Amber • Enhance intuition with Apophyllite • Boost confidence with Hematite • Smoky Quartz and Black Tourmaline have the ability to

absorb negative energy • Fluorite clusters can alleviate debilitating effects of

computer use • Selenite accesses angelic energy, calms, and is great for

bone and back issues • Peridot is a visionary stone that helps diffuse anger, reduce

stress, and release negative patterns • Rose Quartz is a perfect choice if you are seeking love

in your life. Try Kunzite to access higher vibrational, unconditional love that aligns the heart chakra with the throat (self-expression and communication center) and third eye (intuitive center) chakras

• For migraines, the cool and calming Lapis Lazuli is great to quickly draw it off

• The spiritual stone and disease-source locator, Larimar, radiates tranquility and guides the soul onto its true path while removing self-imposed blocks.

• Serpentine helps diabetes, cleanses and detoxifies • Emerald is a wisdom stone that aids liver detox and aids

mental clarity • Quartz is a master healer for any condition that balances and

stimulates the immune system.

As you can see, the choices are endless. It is up to the individual to ultimately heal themselves, yet there are many catalytic tools, such as crystals, that can help facilitate the healing process and help one reconnect to wholeness. Choosing a crystal to work with can be as simple as following your intuition as to which captures the essence of the energy you are drawn to, or you can reference crystal healing indexes to help you link symptoms with relevant crystals.

1. Love is in the Earth: A Kaleidoscope of Crystals Updated by Melody, Earth-Love Publishing House, 1995

2. Hall, Judy. The Crystal Bible: A Definitive Guide to Crystals. Godsfield Press, 2003

For more info, crystal classes & crystal healing pendants contact Tania Marie, Reiki Master Teacher, Visionary Artist & Owner of Emerald Bridge at (775) 343-9244 or www.taniamarie.com.

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The Queen of HerbsTulsi

Written By Allison Prater

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Ocimum tenuiflorum, also known as Ocimum sanctum, is better known as Holy basil, or tulsi. It is an aromatic plant in the family native to South Asia. Tulsi is a multi branched

small shrub, usually growing only 30–60 cm in height. The plant has hairy stems and beautiful green or purple leaves that are strongly scented. The flowers have a subtle purple tint. The two main types of Tulsi cultivated in India and Nepal: the green-leaved (Sri or Lakshmi Tulsi) and purple-leaved (Krishna Tulsi).

Tulsi is cultivated for religious and medicinal purposes, and for its essential oil. It is widely used throughout South Asia as a medicinal plant and as an herbal tea. In Ayurveda, it is affectionately known as the queen of herbs, and has an important role within the Vaishnavite tradition of Hinduism, in which, devotees perform worship involving holy basil plants or leaves.

Tulsi is mentioned in the Charaka Samhita, an ancient Ayurvedic text. The herb is considered to be an adaptogen, meaning it is helpful in balancing different processes in the body, making it more adaptable to stress. Its strong aroma and astringent taste, is regarded in Ayurveda as a kind of “elixir of life” and is believed to promote longevity. It is also considered a Sattvic herb.

Sattva is the quality of love, light, tranquility, compassion, harmony and love. It is said to promote wisdom and intelligence, and enhance perception and clarity, as well as joy and contentment. According to Vedic wisdom Sattva encourages spiritual awakening and development of the soul.

Tulsi’s health-giving properties are supported by its array of constituents, including flavonoids, fatty acids, sterols and polyphenols. It strengthens the immune system and benefits digestion. Its essential oils, which include eugenol, carvacrol, linalool, nerol and camphor, give Tulsi its sweet, pungent aroma and taste. The warming properties of Tulsi improve digestion and absorption of nutrients. Tulsi also has antispasmodic actions, which help relieve spasm, wind and bloating. Tulsi’s appetizing, digestive, laxative and anthelmintic actions have been used to treat symptoms related to anorexia, as well as nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain and worms. Tulsi also has a mild laxative effect and anti-ulcer activity. This reduces the effect of peptic acid or irritating drugs on the stomach lining and increases the production of protective stomach mucus instead. Its diaphoretic and diuretic actions aid elimination of toxins.

Tulsi can also help calm anxiety, mild depression, insomnia, and a variety of stress-related problems such as headaches and irritable bowel syndrome. Its antioxidant actions may account for its adaptogenic effect, and its ability to increase resilience to stress. It boosts energy in a way that is grounding and centering, instead of over-stimulating the system the way caffeine will.

Tulsi’s decongestant action explains its use in treating coughs, colds, fevers, sore throats and flu. Studies have demonstrated holy basil’s activity against a range of micro-organisms including E. Coli, Staphylococcus aurous and Mycoplasma tuberculosis. Research has also demonstrated Tulsi’s ability to lower blood sugar, as well as cholesterol and triglyceride levels. In a 1996 study of 40 patients with non-insulin dependent diabetes, those who took 2.5 grams of dried Tulsi leaf each morning experienced a definite reduction in their blood glucose levels, as well as cholesterol levels.

As you can see, there are many benefits to this revered herb. While Tulsi is generally regarded as safe, because of its warming action, pregnant and nursing mothers are advised to use caution and consult with their caregiver before ingesting this plant. Tulsi can be taken in teas, juice or in tincture form. It is often combined with ginger and black pepper and honey. Tulsi is easy to grow, in India, Tulsi is traditionally grown in domestic courtyards, partly for spiritual purposes but also because its aroma is said to purify the atmosphere. The distinct and wonderful presence of Tulsi is sure to enhance your medicine garden.

1. Bremness, Lesley. Dorling Kindersley Handbooks: Herbs. Dorling Kindersley. New York, 1994. 2. wikipedia.org/wiki/Ocimum_tenuiflorum 3. positivehealth.com/article/ayurveda/the-herbal-garden-ocimum-sanctum-tulsi-sacred-holy-basil

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Motherwort, or Leonurus cardiac, is an herbaceous perennial plant and member of the mint family. Some common names of this herb include Throw-wort, Lion’s Ear and Lion’s Tail. Originally from Central Asia and southeastern Europe, it is now found the world over, as its popularity for use as an herbal remedy spread.

Motherwort thrives on roadsides, fields, even in disturbed areas like dumps and vacant lots. The plant prefers well-drained soil and partial shade, and thrives in climate zones four through eight. Motherwort has a square, hairy stem and flowers of a light pink/violet hue appear at the top part of the plant. It can grow to a little over three feet in height. The leaves are the part of the plant used in medicinal preparations.

Motherwort enjoyed a long history of use in traditional medicine in Central Europe, Asia and North America. Some believe the name Motherwort comes from its popularity among midwives who used it for a variety of purposes including uterine tonic and for the prevention of uterine infection. There is some disagreement among herbalists as to whether Motherwort should be given to pregnant women. Susan Weed recommends it for promoting relaxation, easing pains during and after labor, and preventing hemorrhage. Michael Tierra disagrees with her and believes the herb should be contraindicated for pregnant women, since the herb can cause bleeding when taken in larger doses and could therefore induce miscarriage. In China, it was historically used to prevent pregnancy and regulate menstruation.

Motherwort contains the alkaloid leonurine, a mild vasodilator that has a relaxing effect on smooth muscles. For this reason, it has also been used as a cardiac tonic, and to ease flatulence, menstrual cramping and insomnia. Susan Weed cautions there is a risk of this herb becoming habit forming, if taken in

regular doses over an extended period of time. According to Tierra, the traditional Chinese medicine energy and flavors are bitter, spicy, and slightly cold, and the systems affected are the pericardium and liver.

As always, consult a care provider you trust before working with this, or any herbal remedy. Motherwort is an attractive plant that thrives in our high desert climate. Bees enjoy its beautiful flowers, and it requires very little pampering.

References:

1. Tierra, Michael. The Way of Herbs. Pocket Books. New York, 1980.

2. Weed, Susun S. Wise Woman Herbal for the Childbearing Year. Woodstock, 1986.

3. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leonurus_cardiaca

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