Columbus Polarity Center
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Columbus Polarity Center specializes in complementary therapies and holistic healthcare.
There is a wide range of qualified practitioners available for Polarity Therapy, Cranial Sacral, Rolfing, Reiki, Herbal Therapy, Aromatherapy, relaxation massage and Massage Therapy by LMTs. Our practitioners work with an integrative healthcare focus and often will provide the client with various options that will meet their needs. Many of the practitioners work together to provider the best preventive care for the client. Please check our website www.columbuspolarity.com for more details.

Practitioners at Columbus Polarity are not medical doctors, nor do they diagnose or treat illnesses or prescribe any type of medications. For medical needs consult your physician.

Healthy Tidbits

Can You Believe...

According to university of Toronto study almonds reduce LDL- bad cholesterol 5%, and two servings a day will cut LDL by 10%!! The best almonds to buy are raw and organic. Better for digestion if you soak them in mineral water overnight and peel the skins off then eat!

P.S. -almonds are a great source of good fats!

Test Your Tap Water

Arsenic: The hidden poison in your drinking water- Reviewed by Richard Mesqita America Water Council. (www.aquamd.com/mercola/labtests.cfm)

How does Arsenic get into your drinking water?

• Naturally via soil and rock
• Industrial processes-mining coal- electric power plants
• Used in pesticides and chemicals

The health effects of LOW levels of Arsenic

• Skin Cancer
• Nervous System Damage
• Diabetes
• Circulatory/High Blood Pressure

What is considered a safe level of arsenic?

• EPA has reduced the safe drinking water standard for arsenic to 10 parts per billion- was just decreased from the long current standard of 50 ppb- this decrease goes into effect in January, 2006.
• Past, brief exposure to Arsenic can have long lasting effects.

BE SAFE! Drink only Reverse Osmosis water. You can get a house filter that will filter the water in every faucet of your home.

"Snoozing Is Not Loosing"

SLEEP- You need a minimum of seven to nine hours of sleep a night as an adult.

There is a huge relationship of sleep and the quality of your life.

When you sleep- your body rejuvenates, regenerates, and repairs.

* See study done by the National Sleep Foundation- April 2004.

What Your Nails Say About Your Health!

"Nails are made of Keratin, the same protein in the skin and hair…if you have a disease or dysfunction changes will be visible in the same place on all nails. Changes that appear on one nail or are present at different locations rarely indicate disease," says Lehren.

Spooning- Edge of nails curve upward- leaving a spoon-like indentation
* Cause- Iron Deficiency

Blair's Lines- Horizontal Furrows that are whiter than surrounding nail.
* Cause- could indicate acute illness like pneumonia, hepatitis, or malnutrition

Mee's Lines- Run horizontal across nail but not furrows just white lines.
* Cause- Most common Arsenic poisoning (see arsenic article)-Need type blood test

Soft/ Brittle Nails- Nails that break away easily or separate from the nail bed.
*Cause- Early sign of Hyperthyroidism- Need blood test

Pointed Luneela- White semicircles at base of nail that come to a triangular point.
* Cause- may be genetic disorder involving bone, joints or connective tissues

Yellow Nail- Smoking, fungal infection
* Cause- Chemotherapy or Arthritis drugs

Vertical Lines- Ridges that run vertically side-by-side
* Cause- could be lack of absorption

*Dr. Lehren MD is in the department of Dermatology at The University of Pennsylvania

The Egg Myth!

Research indicates eating eggs and oats daily did not increase cholesterol, or increase cardiac risk. (Participants of study ate two eggs or oats every day for six weeks)

Results:

• Egg consumption had no effect on total cholesterol or LDL
• Oat consumption lowered levels of both cholesterol and LDL

* Reference: International Journal of Cardiology March 10, 2005 V99, Issue 1, Pg. 65-70

Believe It- Human Heart Can Repair Itself!

"Researchers show that the human heart could repair itself"
New England Journal of medicine showed that in heart transplant patients primitive cells from the patient travel to the new heart and grow new muscle tissue and blood vessels.

"There have been hints from animal studies that the cells could migrate-but this is the first demonstrated in a human that it is possible," said John Falunding of National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute.
*Reference: Health Freedom News

Essential Herbs

ASK CHAROULA

If you have any questions, please email Charoula at energy@columbuspolarity.com and your questions will be answered via email.

Question:

In the past few months, I have noticed that often, after meals, I suffer from indigestion, which can even become painful. I keep my current diet pretty healthy, mostly vegetables, a little chicken or turkey, fruit. Why is this happening and what should I do about it?

Answer:

Often it isn't what we currently, but rather what our eating patterns were in the past. If you just recently switched to a healthier diet, this may be a disorder, which developed over the years and is now making itself evident. On the other hand, if you have always eaten well, it may be one of three things:

1. Your stomach is not manufacturing enough enzymes to break foods down. This is a common condition as we age, and it can even occur in younger adults
2. There is not enough hydrochloric acid, manufactured by cells in the stomach, to activate the enzymes necessary for digestion.
3. There is too much acidity but not enough mucus to counteract it and protect the stomach lining.

A good test to determine whether there is enough acid in your stomach is to take a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar or lemon juice when you are experiencing pain. If pain goes away, then your stomach does not manufacture enough acid.

Helpful Supplements and Herbs

An enzyme supplement that would include Pancreatic enzyme is probably the most helpful. In the enzyme section of your health foods store, there are several brands. Find one that shows a complete profile of enzymes and take as directed on the label with each meal.
Turmeric (Curcumin) and Bromelain are anti-inflammatories, and will also reduce this condition.

Soothing Herbs That Provide a Protective Coat For The Stomach Lining

Slippery Elm bark, Marshmallow Root, Ginger Root, and licorice… these are all herbs that are considered mucilaginous: they produce a thick liquid that strengthen stomach lining. Licorice also has a mild natural cortisone effect that fights inflammation.

As this condition is often the result of tension and stress, a nice soothing tea of American Skullcap leaves, Hops and Chamomile flowers, taken two to three times a day, will soothe the nervous system. If you have been through considerable amounts of stress, you should probably also add some Siberian Ginseng Root, an adaptogenic, which helps restore the nervous system.

It is preferable you take these herbs as teas. For all barks and roots, place a tablespoon of the mixture of equal parts in a cup of cold water, bring to simmer and simmer for half an hour. For all flowers and leaves, just place a tablespoon of a mixture in a teapot or glass jar and pour a cup of hot water over it, let it stand for half an hour. Polarity Tea is also a good digestive aid.

Above all, watch your diet, do yoga for the stress, get some bodywork, especially Polarity Energetic Touch.

Hope this is of help.

Charoula, herbalist

* For more information on our herbal tinctures, go to www.columbuspolarity.com and click on online herbals.

THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. PLEASE CONSULT YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER/PRACTITIONER! INFORMATION IN ANY PART OF THIS NEWSLETTER IS NOT INTENDED TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, CURE OR PREVENT ANY DISEASE.

New Wellness Classes

Energy Movement

Energy dance-fun movement to enhance flexibility and strength. "A Healthy spirit resides in a healthy body." Dance with your spirit. Energy movement works with the 5 basic elements of life, Ether, Air, Fire, Water and Earth.

• Spinal Flexibility
• Joint balance
• Muscle Strength
• Release stress and tension
• Balances the Chakras

Join Irina Tatarintseva, MA, APP who brings this new system of energy dance to us from her studies in the Ukraine. Every Wednesday evening 7:00-8:00 at 1253 N High Street. Parking in rear of building. Cost is $10 per class. All ages welcome and no experience is required. Polarity CEU's available.

CEU Classes

CEU Course Information

We are excited because we are now offering professional CEU's for Nursing, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Chiropractors and Activities Professionals!

Holistic Healthcare and Complementary Alternative Medicine is one of the fastest growing professions in medicine today. As a healthcare practitioner, there will be many work related opportunities for you, if you have skills and competencies in this area. We are seeing more job opportunities for healthcare practitioners who have a background in energy work such as Polarity Therapy, Reiki, Therapeutic Touch and other Alternative Therapies.

Polarity Therapy is based upon Ayurvedic concepts of healthcare, which is a system gaining wide recognition and being used by medical researchers such as Dr. Deepak Chopra. Polarity/Energy Education gives you detailed information on energy theory, stress management techniques, energetic touch protocols and the integration of systems such polarity reflex points, acupressure points and cranial sacral balancing techniques. It truly is a very integrated and holistic field of study.

For further information, please go to our website at www.ohioinstitute.com and click on the Ohio Institute or CEU button. Also email us at energy@columbuspolarity.com and/or call our office at 614-299-9438. Registraion is also available online.

The classes meet for two days or three evening classes, see schedule enclosed. Snacks, all materials and a video of the class are included in the registration fee of $298.00 as well as your CEU certificate.

Dates:
May 7&8, 2005
June 11&12, 2005
July 9&10, 2005
August 20 &21, 2005
September 10 & 11, 2005
May 16, May 23 & June 1 (4:30 - 9:30 pm)

Cost: $298.00 for 16 CEU's All Materials and Video included

CEU's available for Activities Professionals, Physical Therapists, Chiropractors, Occupational Therapists and Nurses

*Course registered by the Ohio State Board of Career Colleges and Schools (Reg.#00-01-1528T)

Click here for more information including course schedule and to register online!

Pre-registration is necessary to reserve your space. Call the Columbus Polarity Center or the Ohio Institute of Energetic Studies and Bodywork at 614-299-9438, e-mail us at energy@columbuspolarity.com., or register online!

Educational Seminars

Polarity Ayurveda Reflexology

• Foot Reflex Points
• Hand and Ear Reflex Identification
• History of Ayurvedic Reflexology
• Elemental Assessment Through Reflexes
• How to do feet and hand elemetal sessions

A complete approach to integrative cancer care.

Date: Friday May 13, 2005 Cost: $185.00
Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Manual: $18.00

OPEN TO ALL: CEU Credits Available

Polarity Lymphatic Balance

• Lymphatic Reflexes
• Exercises for Lymphatic Care
• Energetic Lymphatic Protocols
• Detox Systems for Lymphatic Health

Date: Saturday May 14, 2005 Cost: $185.00
Time:10:00am to 5:30pm Manual: $10.00

Successful Marketing and Business Practices for The Alternative Practictioner.
Darly Kulak- Simplicity Institute

• Strategies to recruit and keep clients
• Setting up a financially stable business
• Effective marketing tools
• Becoming a solid professional earning a great living!!!

Date: Sunday May 15, 2005 Cost: $150.00
Time: 9:00am to 3:30pm Manual: $10.00

Date:Monday May 16, 2005 Cost: $150.00
Time: 9:00am to 4:00pm No Manual

*Course registered by the Ohio State Board of Career Colleges and Schools (Reg. #00-01-1528T)
*Please pre-register by calling 614-299-9438, email us at energy@columbuspolarity.com or register online.

Career Night

Come and learn about opportunities in Complementary/ Alternative Health!

Build a Future in Holistic Healthcare!
FAIRVIEW WELLNESS CENTER
3035 WOOSTER RD. ROCKY RIVER, OH
Open House: Thursday, May 4, 2005
6:00-7:00 pm Hors' Dourves
7:00-8:30 pm Discussions on:

• Jobs Available Today
• Future of Holistic Healthcare
• Financial Aid
• Excellent Opportunities
• Be Your Own Boss
• Energetic Bodywork
• Herbal Therapies

• Jobs Available Today
• Future of Holistic Healthcare
• Financial Aid
• Excellent Opportunities
• Be Your Own Boss
• Energetic Bodywork
• Herbal Therapies

FYI

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Ohio Health Freedom Bill: House Bill #117, Senate Bill #98

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Protect your rights as a consumer to choose the type of healthcare you want.

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Articles

Naturopathic Medicine

Naturopathic Medicine from the beginning of time has been available in one form or another to all people. Naturopathic medicine includes using herbs, homeopathy, nutrition, diet, water, exercise and detoxification to help the body find it's own balance. Naturopathic practitioners may use any combination of these and other therapies to help their clients.

New technologies allow for advanced testing to help determine which therapies will be most effective. Some of the new testing procedures include salvia testing for adrenal, thyroid, female/male hormones and immune function. Extensive stool/saliva can be done for digestive problems such as IBS, Crones and Ulcerative Colitis. Urine testing is now being done to determine neurotransmitter levels (brain chemicals) and the results can help utilize amino acid therapy for aid with depression and anxiety.

Also used to assess nutritional status is a complete blood/urine/hair/stool profile that allows a Naturopath to suggest a very specific supplemental regimen based on each patient's biochemistry. Retesting then allows for continued monitoring.

In the light of recent problems with prescription drugs many people are looking for other ways to improve and maintain their health.

Naturopathic physicians are trained in Naturopathic schools- usually a four-year program, following a B.S. degree in Pre-Med studies. They specialize in working with the whole person-not symptom-based treatment. Many work with a broad range of problems, including fatigue, Fibromyalgia, hormone imbalances, digestive disturbances, stress related problems, mood deregulation, depressed immune function and blood sugar issues. Most Naturopaths work closely with other natural health care workers such as Massage Therapists, Rolfers, Polarity Therapists and Acupuncturists.

Naturopathic Healthcare allows people to choose a drug-free way to get and stay healthy. Current and ongoing research is revealing the safety and effectiveness of long-used herbal nutritional and homeopathic remedies
* Dr. Kathleen A. Jones, D.C. N.D.
For more information call Hilltop Wellness Center 614-279-2525

Body Work and Stress Reduction

Stress and stress-related diseases have reached epidemic proportions in our modern day culture. "The leading causes of mortality in industrialized nations have shifted from the infectious illnesses that were prevalent at the beginning of this century to the chronic and lifestyle related illnesses now accounting for the majority of deaths." Stress affects everyone and stress disorders are based upon a slow and developmental accumulation of psychological and physical stress responses throughout the life of the individual. Stress certainly can become the silent killer!

Potentially, one of the most negative results of excessive levels of stress is the effect on immune responses. Stress is now being linked to and implicated in the pathogenesis of cancer as well as other dysfunctions related to autoimmune diseases such as chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, asthma, and yeast infections.

The effects of stress are physical! The voluntary nervous system sends messages to your muscles to fight or flee. In response to this immediate tension in your body, the autonomic nervous system, which regulates involuntary body functions, will prepare you by sending extra blood to your muscles. It will also slow digestion, mental clarity and some organ functions. There are also hormonal responses that produce many hypersensitive effects on the body. In essence, your body becomes a walking war machine preparing for attack and shutting down many vital organ functions you need to maintain health.

According to the American Institute of Stress, 75% to 90% of all visits to physicians involve stress-related complaints. Stress is linked to specific illnesses and research has now proven the relationship between our health and our emotions.

Most individuals have a difficult time recognizing stress in the body until it becomes an obvious problem such as: severe backache, chronic indigestion, headaches, constant colds, lack of energy and often depression. When it reaches the stage of physical and mental imbalances, it has become a problem.

All bodywork such as Massage, and/or Polarity Therapy, become a major factor in helping us to identify where the stress is located in the body. Bodywork will not only identify the stress holding patterns, it will educate the body in returning to balance before it becomes a major physical problem.

Research has shown that body work: 1) helps appropriate movement of fluids through the system including lymph, blood in the arteries and veins, glandular secretions and removal of toxic waste, 2) increases muscle response such as elasticity of connective tissue, diminishes muscle fatigue, and increases muscle energy, 3) restores vital organ function including respiration and circulation, 4) increases neural activity benefiting both the central and peripheral nervous systems, 5) increases the balance in reflex patterns and 6) restores energy and general balance to stress overload.

Bodywork restores our coping mechanisms and allows for physical and emotional balance to occur before it becomes a major problem.

Each individual is a unique and complex interaction of body, mind and spirit. "Illness can best be understood as a disturbance within the dynamic balance of these relationships. The state of health exists when these elements function in harmony." Bodywork, which promotes this harmony, is not just a luxury, but is fast becoming a significant part of our integrative approach to health and wellness.

1. Pelletier, K.R. "Mind as Healer, Mind as Slayer." 1992 Delta Publishing
2. Ibid
3. Ibid
4. Stark, E. "Stress". 1992 American Health
5. Pelletier, K.R. "Mind as Healer, Mind as Slayer". 1992 Delta Publishing.

Glossary

PILATES

POLARITY THERAPY

PRENATAL & BIRTH THERAPY

PRANA

PSYCHOTHERAPY

PSYCHIC (MEDIUM)

PULSED LIGHT AND SOUND THERAPIES

* More to come each month!