Doctors get no automatic pass here...

A recent discussion with a close friend revealed some things about me. The discussion, which turned a bit heated, was about the seeming lack of respect I did not show for medical professionals as a whole. I was reminded that such professionals have had many more years of grueling education, that I did not come close to matching. I was also reminded that such studious persons of the medical field deserve my automatic respect. As I mentioned the discussion had gotten heated and I had obviously offended my friend, who is a member of the medical field as well. I did my best to offer a humble remark, not apology that I did not mean to relay disrespect to the medical field in any way. I do respect and acknowledge the efforts of medical professionals as; I do for any academic endeavor. It was not the place to offer the next few statements to my friend, for I got the signal that I needed to be silent and let the conversation ride on what they needed to say. Here is what I offer to those interested:



The medical profession is in the business of service. Those skilled professionals are entrusted with the public’s well being. The plain fact of many years invested in higher learning does not justify an automatic accolade from me. Such respect must, and I repeat, MUST be earned. All the education, titles and skills are for naught if they do not offer true help to the sick. Offering a patch over an illness with a pill, destructive chemicals, invasive and traumatic surgery are for the purpose of getting the patient to feel better in the long run. This has some real benefits. Such remedies can enable the patient to get mentally better, thus affecting the body as a whole. However, the “patch “approach does not get at the root of illnesses. Those who care not to investigate as to what is making them sick and how to start a reversal. Are letting medical professionals who either do not have the interest or knowledge of treating the body as a whole unit, to be led to slaughter like a mindless sheep. Beware of those that offer all external pharmacy and no internal pharmacy to get results of better health.



The good news for most of us is that medical professionals are embracing the holistic approach to complement what they do. THIS is a true pioneer of health. Look at how the teaching of Dr. OZ and Dr. Deepak Chopra use ALL the health building tools, not just the “patch “approach to keep one pain-free and mask the symptoms. Hire these types of medical professionals to lead you to better health. They have not let the glorification of being a Doctor get in the way of what they should be doing, healing and leading the sick to a healing path. Those medical professionals that are bound to the pharmacy and insurance institutions may have to follow strict guidelines for treatment, but also can educate themselves to ALL the health venues for helping the sick, like the fore mentioned.



Lastly, for those that think that the holistic practitioners, such as my self do not have regulations for adherence, think again, further, do some more homework to see for your self. - Federal Food Drug Cosmetic Act governs supplements sec 201 it is good, just as you would for any health care professional, look for a skill herbalist with a good track record.







Look for accreditation such as American Association of Drugless Practitioners for national recognition and accountability and state levels of accreditation and accountability such as Ohio Board of Career Colleges and Schools. If you’re holistic health practitioner has these credentials, it means they are recognized on national and state levels of competency. Also look for other governing associations that a practitioner may have affiliation to emphasize competency. As a Registered Polarity Practitioner, I belong to the American Polarity Therapy Association, a national and international, recognized governing body for Polarity Practitioners.



Two wise statements from my teachers and mentors:



“Take your medicine; it is doing something good for you…” This was offered to me when I had complained about having to take a pharmaceutical. Such pills and potions have their place and should not be discounted, but rather, counted, very carefully as a brief means to a healthy end. The other statement was given to me when some of us were commenting out of frustration of the current state of the medical profession: If I sever off my finger, I am not only going to meditate and chant, I am going to find the best darn surgeon that I can find…” Let us all be more balanced and responsible for our health.

Soften Feet with Sandstone

A piece of sandstone that fits nicely in the palm of your hand is a beauty must-have. You may be able to find a piece this size at your local quarry or garden supply retailer that carries variety of pavers in stone. Look for a piece that has some more rounded areas for finer smoothing and it should have rougher areas, to do more of a deeper exfoliating on your feet. If there is a minimal cost, it will pay for itself for about a lifetime. I have had my stone for at least 6 years.

Unlike the commercial pedicure bricks that disintegrate, this natural rock works very efficiently in sloughing off rough skin of the feet. I find it especially useful for the ragged areas of the cuticles around the toes. It even smoothes out rough toe nails. Use when you are soaking your feet for the very best results. Finish with real Shay Butter or Vita E oil for that “Just from the salon feel and look”.



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Extract from a Seed

A friend recently returned from a wonderful trip to Costa Rica and Ecuador. The food is incredibly delicious and requires those not indigenous to the region to take some dietary precautions to prevent intestinal upset. She mentioned an old favorite of mine, grapefruit seed extract. It has powerful antibacterial properties. Taken ahead of time or in case of a suspected early onset of digestive chaos, it wards off a potential painful, time consuming recovery. I have had reports of relief from possible food poisoning by many who keep the inexpensive supplement in the medicine cabinet.



Another feature of grapefruit seed extract is that it helps to dissipate yeast in the body. Yeast contributes to a number of illnesses and the unwanted retention of fat in the body.



I suggest a high quality, organic product. Paste the link below and when on the home page, do a search for “grapefruit seed extract”. There, you will find a price and size that is perfect for you. Here’s to your health.



http://www.mountainroseherbs.com/index.php?AID=112988

To the Purple Rain

One musician that I do not even list on any list or even think about anymore is Prince. He is now a very religious person and not too proud of his earlier creations of his career in the 1980’s. His epic song, “Purple Rain” was one of my anthems as a young woman in her 20’s back then. The songs deeper meaning just hit me and, instead of giving my interpretation, I humbly submit a cherished quote from a Master:



Thoth- They that are guided go not astray but they that are lost can not find a straight path.



The Purple Rain flows within…To reach it, seek those who reside there to guide the way.

So the Dream dreams you.

Let your Rivers flow. Tell all the Dreamers wake the Nations

For the new Atlantis

For it is the Dream afraid of waking, that never takes a chance

Radiate Life Liberation so the Dream dreams you…

Adapted from songs I love…
and from Paramahamsa Nithyananda

What About Gout?

What about Gout?



Gout is the result of an over accumulation of uric acid, that forms crystals in the body, resulting in severe joint pain. Some culprits that may trigger an episode are:



Stress-This causes the body to become too acidic, away from the natural body’s Ph balance. Also, the immune response is weakened by stress, thus rendering it less potent to help balance imbalances. Remember, like the Universe, we are delicately structured for just the right balance. Upsetting this equilibrium precipitates dis-ease. So RELAX…Try meditation, Yoga, prayer, chanting, singing, deep breathing to open the vital pathways in the body to begin to heal.



Diet- Eating foods that cause the body to make more acid such as, too much meat, organ meats, not combining foods correctly for proper digestion. I have had reported relief from clients who simply added some alkalinizing foods to their diets. Some of these foods are: cherries, lemons, especially in every glass of water consumed, avocadoes and sprouts. When eating meat, make sure the proportion is no bigger than the palm of the hand. Combine meats with fresh and lightly cooked veggies.



Medications-An RN, BSN of Columbus, a colleague and life-long friend (35 years), stated after she noted a change in a patient’s medication, “the symptoms were alleviated”. She goes on to remark, “Too many times one cause is targeted, when it may be as simple as a medication dose or brand change to bring about a remission”.



My father endured Gout off and on. He found taking some baking soda, couple of teaspoons in a full glass of water helped bring about a faster remission. Baking Soda has sodium bicarbonate, a great alkalinizer. Taking this remedy at bed-time until results occur is most helpful. If loose stools, diarrhea, occurs, take just one teaspoon full until symptoms subside.



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Feed the Skin

Feed the Skin




I was asked lately about skin rashes on babies. Psoriasis, seborrhea and eczema are very prevalent among persons of all ages. One would wonder why a fresh, new baby would get these conditions. We know food allergies are rampant. Cow’s milk is most destructive these days. This is because of some of the processing of the milk, not the product itself. Pasteurization has all but eliminated the healthy probiotics in milk, making it a precipitator of imbalance in the body. Milk is good for rebuilding after an illness. The milk must be of high, organic quality. Raw Kefir, also known as Qephor, is milk with the good stuff not withdrawn from it. A good source of bi-available nutrients, probiotics and calcium. There is much debate on the matter of this product due to the worries of non-pasteurization. It is illegal to have it in some places. WOW.



So, what to do…Castor oil. Used by many of our parents, grandparents ancestors. Going even further, used by the Ancient Egyptians as a cure for many ailments. I know, if you have tasted the oil, it is not the most palatable. Well, you do not have to ingest it. Rub it on the body. Here is the secret: Rub it on the liver area of the body. That is right, the right side of the upper abdomen is the liver area and castor oil will sink right into that organ to begin detoxing your body. Light application to affected areas of the skin may be very helpful. Just go light so the skin can still breathe.





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