Your Life-Your Choice October, 1998 ==================== issue 16 Letter from the Editor Happy Thanksgiving to all Canadians celebrating this weekend! In keeping with the Holiday, I'd like to thank all of you who have been loyal subscribers and with us from the begining. Thanks to the newer subscribers who have added to our growth. Many thanks to everyone who has contributed articles, testimonials, feedback, etc. All of your contributions has inspired the growth that Your Life-Your Choice has experienced. Thousands of people have been helped as a result of YOUR input. Because of all of you, Your Life-Your Choice is celebrating our 1st year anniversary this month! As promised we are offering some terrific deals to celebrate the occasion. All Your Life-Your Choice promotional opportunities are being offered as a 2 for 1 special during the month of October. This means that when you place your classified ad you will receive 2 ads for the same price. 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There are 3 publications scheduled for October, each with a new question. Answer each one correctly and you'll have 3 chances to win!!! The contest closes on November 7 and the draw will be held on November 8. This is to give everyone a fair chance to submit each answer. What will you win??? Cary Brown, who has been contributing recipes to the Your Life-Your Choice Recipe Corner has generously offered one of his popular Recipe Books. We've only seen a small sampling of what Cary has to offer. The lucky winner will receive a complete collection of nutritious recipes, including illustrations. THE CONTEST QUESTION: What's the difference between Acupuncture and Acupressure? The answer can be found within this issue. Email your answer to mailto:yourlife@life-choices.com with CONTEST in the subject. Be sure that you include your answer, a correct email address, your name, state/province or country. I'll need that to anounce the winner. 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He told me to apply Dermovate, twice a day for 3 weeks and said only to come back to him if it didn't clear. Well, I have only used Dermovate 5 times, and it has cleared up. I know that it was the herbs cleansing my blood and liver that caused this. Sharon Colorado ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ If you, or someone you know, have a testimony you'd like to share, it can be submitted to mailto:testimony@life-choices.com with "Testimonies Your Life-Your Choice" in the subject heading. All testimonies should be kept to a maximum of 200 words and should include the method of treatment used without naming industry specific brands, companies, or individuals.. For example: "through the use of Bee Pollen" is permitted because it is the name of the actual herb. However "by using XYZ product" (only available through a specific company) is not permitted. All testimonies become the property of Your Life-Your Choice. All submissions are subject to responsible editing and any reference made to an industry specific product will be edited out as this section is not intended to be an advertising platform. Share your story and help other readers who share your health concerns. ********************************************** Section 3 A Myriad of Options By Brigitte Synesael Having found a line of herbal combinations specially formulated by top scientists in North America to provide optimum results, Brigitte has spent the past 3 years promoting wellness through the use of herbal supplementation. Further details can be found at: http://www.Life-choices.com/herbal/. Being the editor of Your Life-Your Choice has opened up Brigitte's awareness and strengthened her conviction to many types of alternative and complementary therapies. The Your Life-Your Choice Headquarters contains many informative opportunities and can be found at http://www.Life-Choices.com. ---------- Okay, so you've decided that you're tired of taking toxic medicines and dealing with the side effects that come with them. You've made a decision to take some preventative measures for your health. The questions is… Where do you begin? With so many modalities at hand, which alternative therapy is the most effective? Which one is right for YOU? Consider this series of articles a resource to be used as a starting ground. We will cover most of the commonly recognized modalities and briefly describe what they are all about. Remember, this is a brief description. Often we will not be able to do justice to the therapy in question in such a limited amount of space. However it should give you enough information to decide if you're interested in pursing it further. This resource is meant to educate you as to the numerous options available. YOU are the one who is empowered to take control over your health on a going forward basis. ACUPRESSURE - Acupressure is based on the same concept as Acupuncture. In this treatment, however, stimulation is administered through strategically applied pressure with the thumbs or fingers instead of needles. Often this is done in conjunction with a Shiatsu Massage. A benefit of this treatment is that you can learn to properly perform this technique on yourself. ACUPUNCTURE - Acupuncture has been practised in China for over 4,500 years. It is believed that an energy flow travels through our body using pathways called meridians. This energy is referred to as our "Chi". Illness is said to occur when a blockage in the meridian stops the Chi from passing through and an imbalance of energy flow transpires. The practitioner evaluates the situation and strategically inserts thin needles into the skin to stimulate these points, clearing up the blockage, and restoring balance. Consequently, restoring health. Recently some scientists have suggested that the acupuncturists's needles may stimulate the body's endorphins (naturally occurring painkillers). Thus allowing the body to heal itself. This treatment is used for various common health issues such as building Immune Systems, Epstein-barr, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Depression , Alleviating Pain, Addiction Recovery, and many more related ailments. ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE - This technique was discovered by Australian born Physiotherapist, Fredrich Alexander. He believed that through our fast paced, stressful environments and the people we have surrounded ourselves with, we have unconsciously developed poor structural (postural) habits. This, in turn, has resulted in health issues that need to be addressed. This technique teaches an awareness of the skeletal structure and how to best promote optimal health by maintaining appropriate postures and specific body movements. The Alexander Technique has been known to be effective for addressing Digestive Problems, Depression, Arthritis, Anxiety, and similar health concerns. AROMATHERAPY - Every plant has an Essential Oil which contains both medicinal and aromatic properties. When properly extracted from the plant, these Oils can have tremendous healing properties. Essential Oils are easily absorbed through the skin. As such their efficacy is enhanced when used in Baths or during Massages. Fragrances can be dispersed into the air using a diffuser for the purpose of inhaling. Specific Oils have been known to be particularly effective in addressing certain health issues. It is not uncommon to see Aromatherapy used in conjunction with other modalities such as Acupressure, Massage, Psychotherapy, etc. Aromatherapy has been helpful in many common health issues including colds, controlling mood swings, dealing with stress, increasing mental alertness, and much more. AURA HEALING - It is said that every living thing emanates a sphere of coloured light which encompasses it. This sphere is referred to as an Aura. Evidence of illness can be seen within the Aura and often appears as a darker area. This therapy is closely integrated with Chakra. Only a trained healer is able to diagnose through visual perception of the Aura. Often Masters of modalities such as Reiki and Chakra have integrated this into their healing techniques. AYURVEDIC HEALING - This is a Hindu system of medicine practised originating in India and parts of the Far East. This treatment is based on the idea of balance between your body specific body type and the elements; air, earth, fire and water. Typically when resolving health issues, emphasis is placed on diet, herbal treatments, and yoga breathing. As we have exhausted our space limitation for this issue, we will continue exploring Alternative/Complementary Therapies in upcoming issues. 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Offer valid for October '98 only! ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ******************************************** Section 5 Travel: This Vacation, Be Prepared With Natural Remedies By Tracy L. Pipp / The Detroit News http://detnews.com/ For your vacation this year, remember to pack all the necessities: clothing, shampoo, camera -- and a natural first-aid kit. The last item is the suggestion of leading natural healing expert Dr. Andrew Weil. He details what he takes on his travels in the current issue of his newsletter, Self Healing: * Vitamins and supplements. Travel stress can wear down immunity, making it even more essential to keep up with your regular program. * Echinacea. Stale airplane air invites coughs and colds; Take this immune-boosting herb at the first sign of a scratchy throat. It also can be used as a preventative by starting the regimen a day or two before you depart. * Zinc lozenges. For coughs, colds, congestion or a sore throat. * Melatonin. This hormone, which regulates sleep/wake cycles, is an excellent remedy for jet lag. * Valerian. A nonaddictive and natural sleep aid. * Ginger. Ginger can calm queasiness and ease indigestion. Try eating slices of it candied or taking two to four capsules of the powdered spice. * Acidophilus. This antidiarrhea agent is a culture of the friendly bacteria found in sour milk. Take it with meals in places where diarrhea is a threat. ************************************************************* 6. Back to School Aromatherapy. I first came in contact with the essential oils perhaps 15 years ago. Their healing power awed and fascinated me from the start. Several years of study and experimentation with the essential oils followed. The founding of Nature's Gift Custom Aromatherapy Products followed. I am really delighted that the internet gives me a venue to learn from others, and to share what I've learned. ----- Back to school time in my family always triggered a round of new coughs and colds, as the children, especially the youngest, were exposed to germs from other neighborhoods. I wish when my children were school aged I had known about the wonders of aromatherapy, of the anti-bacterial and antiviral properties of some of the most common oils. Some suggestions for beating the 'back to school' nasties in your house this Autumn. One of the strongest antiviral and antibacterial Essential Oils is good old Lemon Oil (Citrus limon), cold pressed from the rind of the lemons. Don't buy the little 1/2 ounce bottle at your local health food store; you will often find Lemon Oil in bulk from many online suppliers. I don't recommend using lemon in 'skin blends' for massage, etc., but add a teaspoon or so of it to the washing machine (shake it up in a cup or so of water, first, and then pour it in) or pour a few drops on a cotton wash cloth and add it to the drier. Not only does it do a job on the nasties, but it leaves your clothes smelling 'cleaner than clean.' A few drops added to the dishpan while washing dishes, and added to the pan of water you wipe down countertops, floors, etc. will leave your kitchen germ free. I use lemon oil and water in a glass atomizer bottle for cleaning mirrors, the telephone receiver, around the bathroom sink, etc. Add a few drops to a dishpan, or about a half teaspoon to a bucket of water. I do not recommend adding it to the dishwasher, since I'm not sure what effect it will have on plastic or rubber parts. Another great germ killer is Tea Tree Oil, Melaleuca alternifolia, from Australia, or Manuka, Leptospermum scoparium from New Zealand. Different essential oils, the same effect on germs, viruses, molds and spores. I prefer the Manuka because it has a slightly softer, less medicinal smell, but that is a matter of personal taste. Again, add to the water when cleaning up, or even add about four or five drops to a bath when you suspect someone might be coming down with a cold. (Make sure to stir the water thoroughly when adding EO's to a bath, since they don't disperse in the water.) When it comes to homework time, sometimes even the most eager student has trouble settling down and concentrating. Research in Japan indicates that lemon oil dispersed in the air leads to better focus, fewer errors and heightened ability to concentrate. Again, the spray bottle with a little Lemon EO shaken in with water will do for an inexpensive room scenter. (Avoid spraying this on your antique wooden chair, the Essential Oil can do bad things to wood finishes.) Another problem that seems epidemic nationwide is head lice. It happens to all of us, the nicest children from the nicest families in the nicest schools. There is anecdotal evidence that a shampoo with lavender, peppermint and tea tree essential oils added MAY help prevent an infestation. Adding a TOTAL of 10 drops of each essential oil per two ounces of shampoo, and rinsing the hair with a vinegar/water rinse with five or six drops of the essential oil blend added to the rinse. If your child does bring home the dreaded note that lice have been found, a researcher on one of the Aromatherapy mailing lists has shared the following: Shampoos are generally ineffective at killing lice and their eggs since they don't stay in contact long enough to be effective. It is better to use a base of 40% alcohol (vodka would do), 60% water and add EOs to that at a rate of 10 drops to 2 ounces of the water/alcohol mix. Rub that into the scalp and leave on overnight then shampoo off in the morning. Then put a rinse through the hair using 2 mls of the same EO/ EO mix that you used originally added to half a pint of 50:50 vinegar and water. Repeat the whole process a week later. As to EOs to use, tea tree would work fairly well but I would combine it with eucalyptus. In working with small children, I prefer to use Eucalyptus Smithii, a gentler chemotype that is less apt to be irritating. If at all possible, I would rather try the above mixture, rather than the chemical shampoos that are sold for killing lice. One still has to take a fine toothed comb to the nits, but the procedure above is generally effective. Please be very careful about storing your Essential Oils if you have small children; many of them are toxic at very low doses if taken internally. ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Disclaimer All material appearing in this newsletter is provided for educational purposes only. 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