Where to begin? At the eleventh hour...Friday night 9pm, our friend Lisa located a Zumba instructor....yeah! In December Zumba was a great hit - as it was again on Saturday.
Lida Olson (http://www.turningpoint4health.com/) has blessed Strength for Life with her yoga classes for many of our weekends. As a cancer survivor, a background in nursing, Reiki master and training in acupressure - we are in the best of hands and instruction.
Peter Bongiorno, ND, L. Ac (http://www.innersourcehealth.com/) spoke at tea. This Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine shared a plethora of information for us all. Vitamins - which ones? how much and too much?; your gut - how healthy is it? and what can we do for best absorption?; organic foods; green tea and exercise were mentioned over and over. There were questions galore for Peter as you can well imagine. If only we could have a week to cover all this information. Check out the schedules of talks available by Dr. Peter Bongiorno (http://www.innersourcehealth.com/news.aspx).
And please take a moment to write to our legislators in support of licensing Doctors of Naturopathic Medicine. Use this link - it will take a minute of your time for a lifetime of healthy choices in care (http://capwiz.com/naturopathic/issues/alert/?alertid=13069731)
Deborah Hanley, L. Ac - (http://www.acupunctureandcompany.com/) our very first group ear acupuncture. Dr. Bongiorno and Deborah both agreed there was no explanation why acupuncture works - but it does. (...that pressing reflex points stimulates the nerve endings which then cause the brain to release certain pain and mood mediating chemicals - such as endorphins, enkephalins and neuroactive amino acids such as glycine, glutamine and GABA, all of which act upon different tissues and parts of the body and affect its response to stress and discomfort ~ Fara Begum-Beig)
From Deborah's handouts...EAR - gateway to balancing the body (NADA point descriptions)
- 1. Sympathetic - autonomic nervous system; strong analgesic (pain relieving) and relaxing effect
- 2. Shen men - spirit gate; alleviates anxiety and nervousness - produces calming and relaxing effect
- 3. Kidney - essential energy - Yin and Yang sources; alleviated toxicity in the kidneys and strengthens the nervous system
- 4. Liver - increases emotional balance leading to relaxation and increased confidence; stabilizes emotional behavior and mood swings
- 5. Lung - alleviates toxicity in the immune system, respiration and skin; promotes relaxation, physical balance and expression of feelings - especially sadness and letting go
(on a personal note - since Saturday's group acupuncture - I have slept for six hours each night without waking. I really thought it was the Bailey's on Saturday night - but the same again on Sunday.....hmmmmm - check back and see if I am still sleeping - this could be my answer)
And Deborah shared three awesome teas that she prepared and brought to the retreat. Gunpowder Green Tea ( Organic - These tiny hand-rolled pearls are shiny, grey green. They make a medium astringent cup of tea with a smoky edge from high firing); Cloud 9 Tea (Organic - Rooibos, lavender, chamomile, and rose petals. This lovely, fragrant, lightly sweet tea is ideal for relaxation any time of day or night. Naturally caffeine free and high in antioxidants, vitamins) and Mango Swirl (Organic - Black tea, mango, calendula and natural flavoring)
There are herbal, green teas, black teas, chakra teas, blended teas - I suggest you try them all! http://www.acupunctureandcompany.com/teashop.html
Laura Cerrano (http://fengshuimanhattan.com/) Again we were blessed to have met Laura an 'old soul' we all agree. Laura spent many hours with us - she was able to dovetail many of the speakers thoughts with hers. After the group acupuncture and reiki circle, Laura demonstrated proper protocol to follow for a smudging with white sage. A smudging is performed to cleanse negative thoughts, negative or bad spirits and energy. She pointed out that between cancer treatments it is a good practice to smudge the area you reside in. If you google 'smudging' - there is much information on how to and why - read all about it - there is no wrong way if your intention is pure.
Laura talked about the Bagua (life station map), placement of furniture, using your front door as opposed to the garage (oops), colors, mirrors, bedrooms, success, wealth and serenity......my suggestion is call Laura for a consultation. Based on the testimonials I have read about Laura- you will not be disappointed.
The Viana Hotel and Spa - the first ever Feng Shui Designed and Leed Certified Hotel and Spa on Lomg Island...(http://fengshuimanhattan.com/viana-hotel-and-spa-first-feng-shui-based-hotel-on-long-island-ny)
Rosemary Maginnis (http://www.reikisojourns.com/) Did you know that there are local hospitals that are incorporating Reiki as a complementary approach to traditional care. YES! we are honoring some great additions to traditional medicine.
- Southside Hospital
- Columbian Presbyterian
- Beth Israel
- John Hopkins
- Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat
- Memorial Sloan Kettering
- Cancer Treatment Centers of America
For more information (http://www.reikisojourns.com/page04.html) - here is a list of events you may want to participate in.
To be continued.....
"Talent is always conscious of its own abundance, and does not object to sharing."
~Alexander Solzehnitsyn
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