SUMMERTIME & THE HOLISTIC FIX

With summertime upon us it is important to stay hydrated, especially if you plan on visiting the beach much and what better way, than to take advantage of the summer’s harvest.  Take for instance watermelon, not only does watermelon provide us with water, it is also provides us with a high amount of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.  Their sweet taste not only assists us in combating the heat, they make great deserts for the kids and are low in calories. 

 

Many studies suggest that by increasing consumption of plant foods, such as watermelon, decreases obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and increases energy.  Watermelon can even help combat cancer, constipation, muscle soreness, and it’s great for the skin.

 

Although made up of 92% water, it contains thiamin, niacin, vitamin B-6, folate, pantothenic acid, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, copper, manganese, selenium, choline, lycopene, and betaine.  One cup of watermelon contains 43 calories, 0 grams of fat, 2 milligrams of sodium, 11 grams of carbohydrate (including 9 grams of sugar), and 1 gram of fiber.  That one cup will provide 17% of the recommended daily allowance of vitamin A, 21% of vitamin C, 2% or iron, and 1% of calcium.

 

www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/266886.php

 

CHILL OUT— Researchers at the Stanford University of Medicine recommend chilling your hands during a workout in order to cool down.  People who utilized hand cooling devices worked out longer.  Cooling the palms assist in the circulation of blood and pulls heat from the body, lowering the core temp.  According to the researchers, it works “Better than steroids.”
 

news.stanford.edu/2012/08/29/cooling-glove-research-082912/

 

WATCH OUT—Every year, the Environmental Working Group (EWG), releases a guide regarding sunscreens.  According to the 2015 report three fourths of the sunscreens analyzed did not work or contained hazardous ingredients.  There is a high chance that your sunscreen is on the EWG’s worst sunscreen list.  Neutrogena is said to be the worse culprit.  The EWG recommends that consumers avoid products containing oxybenzone.

time.com/3883293/sunscreen-spf/

 articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2014/06/04/ewg-sunscreen-guide.aspx

 

 

DID YOU KNOW?

• Ocean plankton provides more than half of our planet’s oxygen.
• Water covers more than 70% of the Earths surface.
• 80% of the world’s population lives within 60 miles of the coastline of an ocean, lake or river.
• 2/3rds of the global economy is derived from activities that involve water in some form.
• The average person in the U.S.  uses 80 to 100 gallons of water everyday.
• In 2010 the General Assembly of the United Nations declared, “Safe and clean drinking water is a human right essential to the full enjoyment of life.”
• Human fetuses have “gill slit” structures in their early stages of development as a result of human evolution (from water to swimming, crawling, and then walking).
• In 2010 researchers at Plymouth University in the United Kingdom asked 40 adults to rate over 100 pictures of different natural and urban environments.  Respondents gave higher ratings to any picture containing water.

(From the book, “Blue Mind,” by Wallace J Nichols—2015)

 

 

THE HIDDEN MESSAGES IN WATER— by Masaru Emoto of Japan has published six books (1996-2007) that claims human consciousness has a direct effect on the molecular structure of water. Considering that 90% of the human body is made up of water, Emoto’s research has most certainly proved a direct correlation between the two.  

Emoto wanted to test the power that thought and words had on water. So he taped words onto glass containers, so that the word could be read by the water inside. The water would respond to words like, love     and gratitude, by crystallizing shiny and white, like snowflakes. But words like hate or even the name Hitler crystallize in somewhat shapeless and unattractive forms.

 

Emoto’s experiments may prove that what we say and think has a profound effect on ourselves physically. And to further this theory that thought can clean and heal polluted water, a demonstration of few hundred people, led by a Buddhist Monk, gathered around a polluted stream in Japan and focused on the water healing for an hour. Fifteen minutes after the meditation, it was reported that the water became visibly clearer. 

 

So when you go to water yourself in the morning be sure to show some love to the water, and you’ll be making the world a better place to live.  Thank you water!

 

The next time you go to the beach, bring a glass container with you and collect some water from the Gulf and take it home.  Sit it in a spot with all your favorite things; maybe it’s a place in your home where you like to meditate, or an alter.  

 

Decorate your container with colors and words such as love, peace, healing, gratitude, compassion or happy.  Maybe keep a candle beside it.  

 

Take ten minutes or so to sit with the water and visualize the water healing; the toxins disappearing, or maybe a white light glowing from the center of the container.  Then next time you go to the beach, release the water back into the Gulf with the intent that it will spread the love.

 

http://www.masaru-emoto.net/english/water-crystal.html

 

 

 

GIVE ME SOME PEACHES!  Did you know that peaches originated in China?  They are rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.

 

Peaches can provide hope for good eye sight; they contain beta carotene, which is not only good for your eyes, but it also increases blood circulation.

  

Peaches are rich in vitamin C, which is good for the skin. You can also apply the juice to your skin directly to improve dark circles and wrinkles.

 

Peaches contain a high amount of fiber potassium  which assist in the prevention of kidney disease.

 

Containing only 68 calories, and zero fat, regular intake of one large peach can help you in losing weight. 

 

And here’s a little hint to help you save some money at the grocery:  buy peach baby food, take it home, mix with some water in two quart pitcher, and  wa-la, you have peach juice at half the cost.

 

 www.ihomeremedy.net/7-amazing-health-benefits-of-peaches/

 

 

THE HIGH PRICE FOR HEALTHY FOOD—It really does cost more to eat healthy food.  The University of Washington researched 370 foods sold in supermarkets in Seattle and found that not only is junk food cheaper but the prices are less likely to rise as a result of inflation.  Their findings were published in the American Dietetic Association Journal (2007) and may explain the high rate of obesity among lower income families. 

 

The study also showed that among the lower calorie foods, such as vegetables and fruits were more likely to increase in price, as much as 19.5% in a two year period, while high calorie foods dropped in price by 1.8%.  Based on their findings, a 2,000 calorie diet cost just $3.52 per day in comparison $36.32 per day for low energy dense foods.

 

well.blogs.nytimes.com/2007/12/05/a-high-price-for-healthy-food/comment-page-17/?_r=0

 

 

 

CHLORELLA “THE EMERALD ALAGE” - also known as the perfect whole food.  Aside from being a complete protein and containing all the B vitamins, including vitamin C and E, and the major minerals (with zinc and iron large enough to be considered supplementary), it has been found to improve the immune system , improve digestion, detoxify the body, accelerate healings, protect against radiation, aid in the prevention of degenerative diseases, help in the treatment of Candida albcans, relieve arthritis pain and, because of its nutritional content, aid in the success of numerous weight loss programs.

 

It can be purchased at most health food stores, but beware, although widely available, they differ depending on the particular strain of chlorella used.  The average use is 5 to 8 tablets daily, but the author suggest starting out with 1 to 3 tablets daily.  For detox purposes it is best taken on an empty stomach, however it can be taken with food.

 

(Taken from the book, Earl Mindell’s Vitamin Bible, 1991)

 

Chlorella is also used as cancer prevention, and can increase white blood cell counts.  

 

Do not use Chlorella if you are taking Warfarin (a blood thinner), or if you are taking immunosuppressant's.  Do not take if you have a sensitivity to iodine.  Chlorella might cause an allergic reaction in people who are allergic to molds.  

 

www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/

 

 

Researchers think laughter might be the best medicine, even though they aren’t sure if the act of laughing alone is what makes people feel better.  A good sense of humor and a positive attitude with the support of friends and family might play a role too.

 

One pioneer in laughter research, William Fry, claimed it took ten minutes on a rowing machine for his heart rate to reach the level it would after just one minute of hearty laughter.

 

And laughter appears to burn calories, too. Maciej Buchowski, a researcher from Vanderbilt University, conducted a small study in which he measured the amount of calories expended in laughing. It turned out that 10-15 minutes of laughter burned 50 calories.

 

One study of 19 people with diabetes looked at the effects of laughter on blood sugar levels. After eating, the group attended a tedious lecture. On the next day, the group ate the same meal and then watched a comedy. After the comedy, the group had lower blood sugar levels than they did after the lecture.

 

So get your happy on!

 

www.webmd.com/balance/features/give-your-body-boost-with-laughter

 

RUNNING WITH A GUN & DEALING WITH THE LAW

When I lived in California in the mid to late 80’s, I use to carry a gun, due to the massive highway shootings at that time.  When I relocated to Columbus, Ohio, I came across  drivers so rude that I had to quit carrying my weapon, because I was too scared I was going to shoot someone out of anger.  It happens all the time!  I was becoming one of those people I was originally trying to protect myself from to begin with.  

Enter the law, the universal law of attraction.  No one can outrun the law of attraction.  Just like no one can deny the law of gravity.  It is what it is.  Simply put, what you think, you in turn manifest.  Like a magnet to metal, except you are the magnet, and the thought is the metal. 

When Jesus said, “Live by the sword, die by the sword,” he was speaking about the law of attraction.  The late great Muhammad Ali understood; he said, “What you are thinking about, you are becoming.” 

Let me break it down for you.  When you carry a weapon for protection, your thoughts are saying, “Hey, I need this gun for protection.”  Therefore you are manifesting a need to be protected.  In turn, in order to feel protected, there is a need for someone to threaten you.  So the universe (God, Jesus, Buddha, whatever you call him/her), which will provide for all our needs, will oblige your request.

 

Which brings me to the subject of fear, fear is what prompted me to carry a gun in the first place.  Fear driven emotions cause us to do stupid things, like supporting a war for nothing more than to take control of a nation’s resources (Iraq/Oil); the government used the fear of weapons of mass destruction to gain American support to invade Iraq.  As a result, TSA was a fear driven decision, and so was the National Defense Authorization Act that allows any American citizen to be detained indefinitely, and we waived our constitutional freedoms due to our fear of terrorism.  What one fears, one destroys. 

 

Muhammad Ali understood the concept of fear when he said, “It isn’t the mountains ahead to climb that wear you out; it’s the pebble in your shoe.”  When Ali was referring to the pebble, he was speaking of fear; the fear we tell ourselves when we say we can’t do it, or it’s too hard, I’ll never be able to finish; feeding those negative thoughts, instead of nourishing positive thoughts of accomplishment.

 

This is not an argument for gun control.  But this is a statement as to why we as a nation find ourselves confronted with all of these gun assaults in our schools (places of higher learning) and now in our nightclubs, where we go to have fun and let loose of our worries for a moment.  And not in just any nightclub, but a “gay” nightclub; like rainbow people are a threat.  But apparently to the shooter they were a threat. 

 

Why would he fear gay people?  Most likely he was dealing with issues regarding his own sexuality, and he feared he might be gay.  A lot of people who are dealing with stepping out of the closet deal with anger, it’s a fact.  I know, because I am a lesbian – been there, done that.   

 

For God sakes, our children are growing up scared of the world.  Instead of pumping more fear into them, we should be nourishing them with love and all those other positive attributes, like confidence, bravery and honor.  Teach them to stand tall, without fearing for their lives or what others may think of them. 

 

Whenever you find yourself getting angry ask yourself, “What am I afraid of?”  Realize your fear, but don’t allow your fear to own you.  Change the manner in which you think.  Instead of walking out of your house with a gun strapped to your side, walk out with a smile on your face, and an attitude of helping others in need. 

 

Try some daily affirmations like, “I have no fear, just love,” or “Everyone I meet is friendly and supportive,” or “I am confident and will not allow the judgment of others to bring me down,” or “I can climb that mountain.”  These affirmations work.  You won’t know until you try. 

 

Change the way you think and you will change what it is that you are attracting to you.  Live a peaceful life and you will find peace.  If you’re judgmental of others, they will judge you.  Or live in fear and attract fear.  It’s up to you.

JERUSALEM ARTICHOKES & HEALING DIABETES, by EDGAR CAYCE

Jerusalem artichoke is a vegetable which resembles a small potato.  It is available from some health food stores.

 

Jerusalem artichoke is a primary therapy in the Cayce approach to diabetes.  The readings state that the Jerusalem artichoke can be used to decrease or eliminate the need for medicinal insulin.

 

Therapeutic recommendations for Jerusalem artichoke will vary from person to person depending upon the severity of the condition.  For one individual with a slight tendency toward diabetes, the recommendation was to eat two Jerusalem artichokes per month.  For more severe cases, one per day prescribed.  For persons diagnosed with diabetes, starting out at three per week is reasonable.  After monitoring blood/sugar levels, the amount of artichoke's can be adjusted as needed.

 

Here are some suggestions for to using Jerusalem artichoke:

• Before eating the artichokes, have at least two or three spinal manipulations to stimulate the nerve supply to the pancreas and liver.  Ask the physician or therapist to pay particular attention to the 5th - 9th thoracic vertebrae.

• Begin by eating three artichokes about the size of a hen's egg each week.

• In preparing the artichoke, alternate between eating one raw and the next one cooked in its own juices (steamed in Patapar parchment paper).  Eaten raw, the artichoke can be included in a salad or such.  When cooked, be sure to drink the water in which the artichoke was cooked.

• Do not overcook or undercook.  Do not peel, - only wash thoroughly with a brush, then cook it in Patapar Paper - as if cooking an Irish potato.  Season with a little salt, and at times a very small quantity of butter.

• If possible, store the artichokes in the ground.  Otherwise, you may be able to keep them in the refrigerator in a jar of peat moss or potting soil.  The readings state that just leaving them in the refrigerator deprives them potency.

• Various readings advised against eating pickled artichokes or artichokes prepared with vinegar, and products made with artichoke flour.

Read more at:  http://www.edgarcayce.org/are/holistic_health/data/thjartic.html

 

 

WHO IS EDGAR CAYCE?

Edgar Cayce (pronounced Kay-Cee, 1877-1945) has been called the "sleeping prophet," the "father of holistic medicine," and the most documented psychic of the 20th century. For more than 40 years of his adult life, Cayce gave psychic "readings" to thousands of seekers while in an unconscious state, diagnosing illnesses and revealing lives lived in the past and prophecies yet to come.

 

Nearly seventy percent of the more than 14,000 psychic readings Cayce gave are concerned with the diagnosing of disease and the outlining of treatment. These readings are still being studied in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Many people who came to Cayce in the early part of the twentieth century came to him as a last resort: most had been diagnosed as "incurable", not only by private physicians, but by renowned medical institutions around the U.S. While Cayce himself had no medical training or education, when he entered a self-induced altered state, his unconscious mind seemed to tap an endless reservoir of helpful physical information. He could accurately diagnose illness and prescribe treatment for people he had never met or seen.

 

Further details of Cayce's life and work are explored in the classic book, There Is a River (1942), by Thomas Sugrue, available in hardback, paperback, or audio book versions, or visit www.edgarcayce.org