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Greetings!
Happy New Year! The theme of this newsletter is
renewal. Many people make new years resolutions to
renew their body and soul and our country is on the
verge of new leadership which promises to be
transformative. Even during these challenging times
I see an optimism in many that with the new paradigm
of thinking in our leadership, we at least have an
opportunity to make positive changes. However
change and transformation whether on the physical or
political level is often uncomfortable for those who are
entrenched in their old ways and habits. i like to use
the lasagna pan metaphor for my patients when
describing the healing process. Take a dirty pan that
lasagna was cooked in. It has baked on noodles,
cheese, sauce, it is a mess and will take some effort to
clean. Add the water and the soap. the water still
looks pretty clear and calm even though the pan is still
filthy. What needs to happen is some scrubbing and
elbow grease. So you get in there and start scraping
and scrubbing. Now when you look at the lasagna
pan ...IT LOOKS EVEN WORSE!! Now you have suds
mixed with food and it is such a mess!!! You may be
tempted to think, why bother? It wasn't so bad before
and you could still see the bottom of the pan! Maybe
you should stop here? I don't think so! So then you
give it a rinse and it looks better but there is still some
baked on noodles, but not as much. So you scrub
some more , encouraged by your results. You rinse
again and it is even better! A few more rounds of this
and one last rinse and the pan is clean!!! Healing is a
bit like this. It sometimes seems like a chore and so
hard to even start and at first in many cases thing
seem even worse, but keep on going and you will
reach your goals! Happy renewal!
| Alpha Lipoic Acid for Antiaging |
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Alpha lipoic acid is a potent antioxidant. Unlike other
antioxidants, which work only in water or fatty tissues,
lipoic acid can function in both water and fat. It is also
thought to help recycle other antioxidants such as
vitamin C and vitamin E. Because lipoic acid is fat-
soluble, it can help prevent free radical damage from
occurring inside nerve cells. Alpha lipoic acid's
antioxidant properties mean that it can help to protect
against diseases caused by oxidative damage, for
example cancer and cardiovascular disease. It also
has several potential benefits for diabetics as it
enhances glucose uptake in noninsulin dependent
diabetes, inhibits glycosylation, and improves diabetic
neuropathy. Some research has also indicated that it
can improve vision in patients with glaucoma. In vitro
studies have shown that alpha lipoic acid can inhibit
replication of the HIV virus, however this has not been
replicated in invivo research. From the
American Academy of Antiaging Medicine
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| Resveretrol: another fountain of youth? |
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Resveratrol is a phytoalexin produced naturally by
several plants when under attack by pathogens such
as bacteria or fungi. Resveratrol has also been
produced by chemical synthesis[1] and is sold as a
nutritional supplement derived primarily from
Japanese knotweed. Resveratrol has been shown at
times to extend the life span of yeast and mice.[2] In
mouse and rat experiments, anti-cancer, anti-
inflammatory, blood-sugar-lowering, chelating and
other beneficial cardiovascular effects of resveratrol
have been reported. Most of these results have yet to
be replicated in humans. In the only positive human
trial, extremely high doses (3-5 g) of resveratrol in a
special proprietary formulation have been necessary
to significantly lower blood sugar.[3] Resveratrol is
found in the skin of red grapes and is a constituent of
red wine, but apparently not in sufficient amounts to
explain the "French paradox" that the incidence of
coronary heart disease is relatively low in southern
France despite high dietary intake of saturated fats.[4]
From Wikipedia
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| 10 Ways to Detoxify Your Body |
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Feeling sluggish or out of sync? Having skin
problems, aches and pains, or digestive problems?
Straying from your healthier habits lately? It might be
time for a detox.
Practiced for centuries by many cultures around
the world - including ayurvedic and Chinese
medicine systems - detoxification is about resting,
cleaning and nourishing the body from the inside out.
By removing and eliminating toxins, then feeding your
body with healthy nutrients, detoxifying can help
protect you from disease and renew your ability to
maintain optimum health. From Gaiam
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| Susun Weed's Immune Boosting Soup Recipe |
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This recipe is great to eat in the wintertime to boost your
immunity. It is also of special use for those undergoing
chemotherapy and radiation therapies for cancer
treatments. Rebecca's Apothecary in Boulder or Blue
Poppy Herbs would carry the special mushrooms and
raw Chinese herbs called for in this recipe. Enjoy!
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Celebrating the Return of the Light in January |
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January is such a curious time of the year. Here we
are in the dead of winter,
where it is still cold outside for the most part and the
days are still quite short. Yet
we celebrate the birth of a new year here and at this
moment in history we are ushering
in a new president that many hope can help transform
things in our world around to a
better direction. It is the birth of the return of the light
as the days slowly,
incrementally get longer. For many it is a tough time of
the year since it is still dark
and cold out , and there are no more holiday parties to
go to. Yet we must still stay
open to the signs that warmth , light , and abundance
are coming back soon! The winter
solstice was the stillpoint at the fulcrum of change.
Stay hopeful! Here are some tips
to feel good and renew and regenerate in preparation
for the return of the
light. 1. While it is still dark and cold outside, take
the time to meditate ,
pray and do yoga. This will keep your channels and
meridians clear for the new ideas and
inspirations that will be coming as the days grow
longer. 2. Exercise outdoors
on sunny days. Skiing is great for this. I personally
love Nordic skiing and find it
very transformative to my energy. 3. Drink plenty
of water. 64 ounces per day
is what I usually recommend for those living here in
Colorado. 4. Eat warming
organic foods and dark leafy greens. The soup recipe
in this issue is very warming and
nourishing and chi building. Dark leafy greens
contain lots of iron and other blood
building nutrients. Avoid overeating carbohydrates as
that is often what causes weight
gain. 5. Take your vitamins! A good multivitamin
will compensate for the
sometimes lack of organic local produce available in
winter. 6. Get a massage
once in a while. Once per month is optimal for most
people. If you need a
recommendation for a good therapist in Boulder, I can
give one. 7. Avoid
sugar, caffeine , alcohol, and nicotine. These will
deplete you and clog up your
inspiration producing channels. If you are using these
substances to excess and need
help quitting, seek professional help as needed.
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