July 2008

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My Love Affair With Wheatgrass

In 1975 I had the incredible experience of studying in Boston with Dr. Ann Wigmore who had helped people for over 30 years get well from chronic disorders by using wheatgrass. Dr Wigmore was a pioneer, a researcher, and a teacher of natural living. I was impressed with her concept of healing and her focus on live foods vs. dead foods.

Dr. Wigmore’s claim to fame was her research on the effectiveness of chlorophyll; she and medical specialists reported hundreds of cases in which chlorophyll helped with deep infections, stimulated healing, assisted the body in detoxing heavy metals, accelerated connective tissue repair, and was successful in assisting cancer rehabilitation.

According to other researchers (besides Dr. Ann Wigmore) such as Dr. Bernard Jensen and G. P. Earp Thomas of Bloomfield Laboratories, chlorophyll aids in:

1. Digestion
    
2. Helps detoxify the liver
    
3. Keeps the thyroid gland in balance
    
4. Purifies the blood which enhances capillary function
    
5. Decontaminates inorganic chemicals
    
6. Builds up white blood cell count
   

In essence, the greatest gift of nature is chlorophyll AND the wheatgrass juice is the all time best source of chlorophyll !

I remember Dr. Ann telling us over and over again that wheatgrass juice is the best source of living chlorophyll available. When I was at her clinic, Hippocrates, in Boston, we fasted with wheatgrass, we used wheatgrass compresses, wheatgrass colonics, wheatgrass for mouth wash, wheatgrass for feet soaks and wheatgrass to flush our sinuses…. an obvious love affair with wheatgrass! It was at this time that I personally experienced the benefits of wheatgrass.

Here are a few more benefits of wheatgrass:
 

• Science has proven that wheatgrass arrests growth and development of unfriendly bacteria.
   
• Wheatgrass juice is a superior detoxification agent compared to carrot juice and other fruits and vegetables.
   
• Wheatgrass juice acts as a detergent in the body and used as a body deodorant.
   
• A small amount of wheatgrass in the human diet prevents tooth decay.
   
• Wheatgrass juice held in the mouth for 5 minutes will eliminate toothaches; it pulls poisons from the gums.
   
• Gargle with wheatgrass juice for a sore throat.
   
• Drink wheatgrass juice for skin problems such as eczema or psoriasis.
   
• Wheatgrass juice keeps the hair from graying.
   
• Wheatgrass juice improves digestion.
   
• Wheatgrass juice is high in enzymes.
   
• Wheatgrass juice is an excellent skin cleanser and can be absorbed through the skin for nutrition.
   
• Wheatgrass juice is great for constipation and keeping the bowels open. It is high in magnesium.
   
• Wheatgrass juice reduces high blood pressure and enhances the capillaries.

In 1993 Dr. Ann Wigmore died in a fire when her Hippocrates Institute, an old building on Becon Hill, burned. Dr. Ann was 84 years old, healthy and still growing her organic wheatgrass and running her clinic before her death. She contributed her quality health to wheatgrass.

As timed passed I continued to use wheatgrass consistently as my primary naturopathic remedy. Every year I take a two to three week retreat to the new Hippocrates Institute in Florida for a wheatgrass reunion. I once again rekindle my love affair with wheatgrass.

I may be very biased, especially after such a long term relationship with wheatgrass but I can not emphasize enough that for quality health “Go Green”! Be consistent and have a daily green drink or two or three. As a Holistic Health Consultant my mantra is always, “when in doubt – use wheatgrass”.

Available references:

www.wheatgrasshits.com
www.creativehealthinstitute.us/wheatgrass/htm www.hippocratesinstitute.com 
www.columbuspolarity.com

For a consultation on wheatgrass, call 614-299-9438 or email: 4energy@columbuspolarity.com
Mary Jo Ruggieri, PhD, RPP satnam170@aol.com
 

Healthy Tidbits

What's in Your Medicine Cabinet?
Colloidal Silver, We Hope!

WHAT DOES COLLOIDAL SILVER DO? Colloidal Silver is a powerful, natural antibiotic. It is the most usable form of disease, germ, VIRUS and fungal killers known. It has been found to be both a remedy and prevention for colds, flu, all infections and all fermentation due to any bacteria, fungus or virus, especially staph and strep, which are often found in diseased conditions. It has been reported to rapidly subdue inflammation and promote faster healing. The body needs Colloidal Silver to fight disease-causing organisms and to aid healing. Colloidal Silver provides a second immune system resulting in more energy, vitality, vigor, relaxation, faster healing and reduced bodily toxins. An artificial antibiotic kills, on an average, 6 different disease organisms, but colloidal Silver is known to kill over 650 diseases without any known harmful side effects or toxicity. Dr. Harry Margraf of St. Louis says, “Silver is the best all around germ-fighter we have”.

Order your Colloidal Silver from the Columbus Polarity, Center for Integrative Health/Wellness

Mention the Columbus Polarity Newsletter you will receive 10% off your order!

Pint - $ 52.00 + shipping
Quart - $ 82.00 + shipping

www.columbuspolarity.com  or e-mail 4energy@columbuspolarity.com
614-299-9438
 

Green Tea Reduces Mortality Risk

Not a day to waste - - Again and again we report the same information - - Want to reduce risk of cardiovascular disease? Drink Green Tea daily.

The Ohsaki National Health Insurance Cohort Study, published a profound research paper in the Journal of The American Medical Association September 2006 (involved over 40,000 Japanese adults/participants monitored for up to 11 years) Results: The more Green Tea participants drank, the less their chance of dying of any cause and particularly of cardiovascular diseases (including heart attack and strokes).

Reference: www.cancerdecisions.com/112606_page.html

Reiki

Reiki is a holistic healing approach that uses light touch from the practitioner to channel healing energy to the recipient. Used to relieve pain, stress and speeds the healing process. Reiki balances the body’s energy. It works!

Reiki is always beneficial and works to improve the effectiveness of other types of Therapy. A session feels like a wonderful glowing radiance and will energize both client and the practitioner.

Reiki Educational Training Classes will be held at The Ohio Institute Fall quarter. Become a Reiki Master. E-mail cynthiataylor@clevelandpolarity.com or call 614-299-9438 for more info. on class dates.
 

Natural Solutions to Various Health Issues

Reference:: Clement, A.M., a Families Guide to Health and Healling, Healthful Communication Inc., 2005
www.Healthfulcommunication.com  561-626-3293
www.hippocratiesinstitute.com
 

Monthly Health Quote

We live our lives based on what we believe! If our lives are based on what we believe then what if those beliefs are wrong?

Greg Braden, The Spontaneous Healing of Belief
 

Essential Herbs

Spastic Colon / IBS

Inflammatory Bowel Symptom, or IBS, is a condition many suffer from, very typical of our highly stressed way of life.

Symptoms:

• Gas & Gas Pains
• Colon Spasms
• Diarrhea
• Constipation

Probable Causes:

• Stress
• Acute Emotions
• Poor Digestion
• Liver Toxicity
• Acidity
• Bacterial and/or Virtal infestations

Herbs that Work:

All herbs in the Wiseheart Herbals tincture, DIGEST IT!!

• Marshmallow Root
• Licorice
• Goldenseal
• Fennel
• Meadowsweet 
• Slippery Elm
• Chamomile
• Peppermint
• Valerian
• Catnip

Marshmallow Root Bark and Slippery Elm Bark:
great soothing mucilaginous plants which coat the stomach and the intestines, hydrating the colon and toning down the inflammation.

Licorice:
Anti-inflammatory due to its steroidal content, which helps break down the acids in both stomach and colon lining.

Goldenseal:
Anti-viral, anti-microbial, aiding with possible infestations.
Also astringent, helping with diarrhea.
Also a bitter, which stimulates digestion. The liver and gallbladder also respond to the bitter taste, and this often helps with constipation.

Meadowsweet:
Helps with pain, due to its salicylate content (aspirin)
Fennel and Peppermint: Help dissipate gas, and aid with digestion.

Chamomile:
Great digestive and soothing herb.

Valerian and Catnip:
Nervines and Relaxants, helping relieve acute emotions and stress.

How to take the tincture:

Take thirty to fourty drops with meals, three times a day, in half a glass of water.
(As with all tinctures, start with a small dose, like 10 drops, to ensure you are not allergic to any of the herbs, and build up to above dose.)
Continue throughout the crisis, and increase to four times a day, if necessary.
After the crisis has eased up, reduce to three times daily, then twice daily, and finally to just twenty drops once a day for another four or five days.

DIGEST IT!! contains very safe, and non invasive herbs, and would be a good tincture to take on a long term basis, except that it also contains Goldenseal which should not be taken for longer than ten days, even if the quantity of it in the tincture is minimal compared proportionately to the other herbs.

 --Charoula

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.

Coming Attractions: Tibet Photo Exhibit

Powerul Photography Exhibit: Tibetans Persevere In Exile
 

Spiritual Wisdom in Photography
by Eleanor Hand

July 12, 2008

7:00-9:30 PM

Over 50 Incredible Photos!

Artist Eleanor Hand will talk about her Journey in Tibet and about the stories of the Tibetian people she photographed.

Talk begins at 8:00 PM

Eleanor hand is a student at the Ohio Institute of Energetic Studies and Holistic Healing in Columbus. She is a member of the Medical Expeditions International medical team. As an artist, Eleanor has photographed the strength, patience, humor and beauty of the human spirit as seen around the Loseling Altruistic Medical Clinic, located at the Drepung Loseling Monastery in Mundgod, India. The clinic is located in a 4000 acre Tibetan refugee settlement established in 1966 by the Indian Government. Her photographs are exhibited along with the compelling stories of those who were photographed. She captures the spirit and hope of the refugees who have braved frigid snowy passes of the Himalayan Mountains to find refuge from suppression by the Chinese Government.

Meet Tibetan Doctor, Shakya Dorje

July 13, 2008

Talk Begins At 4:00 PM

Open House: 5:00 - 7:00 PM

Please Join Us!
Columbus Polarity Center - 1253 N. High St.

FOR RESERVATIONS CALL: 614-299-9438
Or Email: cynthiataylor@clevelandpolarity.com 

Join Us! New Elemental Reflexology Certificate Course...

Elemental Reflexology™ is a 100-hour approved certificate program in the State of Ohio and can be completed in 4 months of classes & practice sessions.

I would like to encourage you to think about taking this special class in Elemental Reflexology. It is a new program and will culminate in a 100 hour certificate in Elemental Reflexology. We have designed new charts with all the elements mapped and we have a great easy to follow and fun curriculum. Leaning the incredible details and skills of Elemental Reflexology is truly an art. And, I might add, is a very important competency to have under your belt.
I personally have 30 years of reflexology and have mastered the fine skills of finding details out about a person through their feet. I will share this with you and give you protocols and Elemental Reflexology history and details that will be cutting edge.

- Mary Jo Ruggieri PhD., RPP Director, Columbus Polarity Center of Integrative Health and Wellness and the Ohio Institute of Energetic Studies

*Training is completed in 4 Levels:

Level I - Basic Introduction, Elemental Reflexology™-foot mapping, History and Philosophy, Elemental Techniques.

Level II - Ether/Air, Elemental Reflexology™, Element identification, assessment, Protocols and Techniques.

Level III - Fire/Water, Elemental Reflexology™, Element identification, assessment, Protocols and Techniques.

Level IV - Earth Elemental Reflexology™, Element identification, assessment, Protocols and Techniques, Review Case Studies
Practicum 40 hrs. - Practice Sessions to be completed by student

* Basic body energy balancing techniques will be part of the program. All classes will be taught by Mary Jo Ruggieri.

Class Dates & Schedule:
Class Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

*Tele-conference class/review, 6/1, 7-9 PM

Program Costs:
Tuition: *$1,600 ($200 deposit due at registration)
Books & Charts: $ 125
(*zero-interest financing available, 5-10 month payment program)

For more information, click on the links below:

What is Elemental Reflexology?

Program Curriculum

Program Registration Form

Special Program for Massage Therapists...

Building Your Practice
With Energy-Based Bodywork

An essential seminar to improve your techniques and expand the scope of your practice

This program offers:

• National Certification (transferrable to all states) through the American Polarity Therapy Association
• Ohio State Board of Career Colleges registration under the Ohio Institute of Energetic Studies (Reg. # 00-01-1528T)
• National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork CEU’s (NCBTMB Provider #450045-06)

Click these links for more information:

Program Brochure

Associate Polarity Practitioner Program

What is Polarity Therapy?

What is Elemental Reflexology?

Or contact the Ohio Institute for Energetic Studies & Bodywork at (614) 299-9438, email 4energy@columbuspolarity.com.

Visit us online at www.ohioinstitute.com

Heidi's Fact Finders

Crossroads: A Place Where Need and Resources Intersect

I just returned from a 2 ½ week service learning trip with Malone College, which involved a variety of experiences including volunteering at an orphanage in Yang Chun, China and working at Crossroads International in Hong Kong. Talk about getting out of your comfort zone!

One thing I can’t forget is the impact that Crossroads is having on individual lives. Crossroads Foundation is a non-profit organization that connects those in need with those that can help and they do it all for free.

• Manufacturers, businesses and individuals donate goods they would otherwise throw away (furniture, clothes, medical equipment, books, toys, household goods, computers etc.) and Crossroads gets items to people that desperately need them.

While I was there we processed part of a 20,000 piece men’s suit donation. These suits will go to men anywhere there is a need. Some might be completing training courses and need suits for interviews so that they can start a new life. I also saw:

• drawings from schoolchildren in Mongolia who finally had paper to write on for the first time in their lives

• letters from hospitals that were so grateful for gurneys because they had to carry patients hurting them even more

• and experienced an amazing Life X-perience Aids simulation

There were volunteers from 26 different nations at Crossroads while I was there.

• Some come for a week or a month.

• Others come for a year and stay for six.

• Some are single. Some come with young children.

• They all work for free and when I asked them how they deal with the financial challenges this brings, each one told me that once the decision was made to come, God provided the means and has continued to provide.

What a humbling lesson! I had the blessing to experience first-hand the truth of positive energy, prayer and the divine providence we are blessed with when we follow a call to serve. Source does indeed respond to our intent!

For more on Crossroads Foundation visit:  www.crossroads.org.hk
Crossroads – The Story: http://crossroads.org.hk/our-work/crossroads-the-story

Columbus Polarity
170 West Fifth Avenue
Columbus, OH 43201
1-614-299-9438

Columbus Polarity Center specializes in complementary therapies and holistic health care. There is a wide range of qualified practitioners available for Polarity Therapy, Cranial Sacral, Feldenkrais Method, 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, Dietitians, or Mental Health practitioners, nor do they diagnose or treat illnesses or prescribe any type of medications. For medical needs consult your physician.