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Juicing

By integrationshealth on May 13, 2014

Fresh Juices Are Fantastic! A statement directly from Stephen Blauer’s…“The Juicing Book” – and for good reason: They are packed with nutrients, fruit juices have cleansing power, vegetable juices provide restorative power, it’s a great way to meet the recommended five servings a day, and it offers the opportunity for “variety” in an efficient manner. Not to mention, juicing helps to predigest the nutrients that might otherwise get flushed down the toilet.

A favorite juice…Wheatgrass (shown left) is probably the most nutritious and cleansing potent juice there is. It contains chlorophyll, amino acids, minerals, vitamins, and enzymes. There are claims made about the benefits of wheatgrass that range from supplemental nutrition to unique curative properties. Anne Wigmore founder of the Hippocrates Health Institute – founded in 1968, and author of the “The Wheatgrass Book”, believed that wheatgrass, as a part of a raw food diet, would cleanse the body of toxins while providing a proper balance of nutrients as a whole food.

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RECOMMENDED READING:

“THE JUICING BOOK” by Stephen Blauer
“THE RAW FOOD DETOX DIET” by Natalia Rose
“THE WHEATGRASS BOOK” by Anne Wigmore

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Solid Spiritual Foundation

By integrationshealth on May 12, 2014

GOD, INFINITE INTELLIGENCE, HU, ALMIGHTY, PRIME CREATOR, BUDDHA, THE DIVINE, ETERNAL SPIRIT, VISHNU, LOVE, HIGHEST SELF, UNIVERSE, I AM THAT I AM, GRANDFATHER SPIRIT, KRISHNA, ALLA, WAKAN TANKA, JEHOVAH, CONSCIOUSNESS, HIGHER POWER, ALL THAT IS…there are infinite names for that energy, or power, that we may think of as the “Ultimate Reality”. Call it what you may, but acknowledging that there is a force, a power, within or without, that you may work with…is the first step.

The next step is working with that energy and creating a solid foundation, a spiritual foundation, which is something CONCRETE to utilize, not only when life situations become challenging, but more so on a day-to-day, moment by moment, basis. It is in this way, working constantly with conscious awareness of intention and attention…that we find the solutions to difficulties most readily available and waiting for us. Without such awareness, we cannot see or find the solutions even though they exist.

Therefore, it is a good sound practice to continuously examine the Spiritual Foundation on which you build your life…the thoughts, ideas, words, and actions entertained and expressed.

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They are Many & Varied – to Each His Own…

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7l9dIEvE0w

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Nutritious Diet With Lots Of Fresh Fruit And Veggies

By integrationshealth on May 5, 2014

There is so much written on food and nutrition these days – it could easily take a lifetime or more just to highlight the different thoughts. Instead, we are going to emphasize only a few “key” points considered essential in Vibrant Health.

It Is “Best” To…

Eat Locally Grown Foods When You Can
Eat Organic Whenever Possible
Eat Whole Foods
Eat A Daily Diet Composed of 80% Alkaline Producing Foods (In general, most Vegetables and Fruits are Alkaline Producing)
Eat Seasonal Foods

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RECOMMENDED READING:

“WHOLE” by T. Colin Campbell, PhD
“THE CHINA STUDIES” by T. Colin Campbell PhD and Thomas M. Campbell II, MD
“THE RAW FOOD DETOX DIET by Natalia Rose

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Uplifting Mental/Emotional Outlook

By integrationshealth on May 1, 2014

Embracing a mental/emotional outlook in life that lends towards obtaining and retaining vibrant health – does not mean ALWAYS being positive or only having positive thoughts. To the contrary, when we set ourselves up to think in such a way, we only bring in conflict. We then feel we have to choose between the opposites of positive/negative, good/bad, etc.

It is true that EVERY thought prospers and that each thought you think adds energy – either positive or negative – to the moment at hand. However, trying to force a positive thought “over” a negative thought or feeling, only gives more power to the negative. It is best instead to “BE AWARE” of any negative thoughts and feelings as they come in, giving your conscious attention to them, and then let your AWARENESS “move” you to a different place. When your mind is in conflict, so are your emotions and you do not move out of conflict by choosing between the two opposing positions. You move away from conflict by accepting both the positive AND negative together without making one better than the other – embrace both or neither.

Now the paradox, it is equally true that your life has only the meaning you give it and that you can choose to give it a positive meaning or a negative one. So, the question arises…what is your “overall perception”, or “filter” in life. Is the glass half empty or full? Half empty (lack) is the result of negative perception. Half full (abundance) is the result of gratitude and recognition of worthiness. Are people always helpful or are they out to get you? If they are out to get you at any moment – the glass is half empty. Keep in mind, there is only “one fundamental energy” in the universe – and that energy may be applied either constructively or destructively – and (as I quoted in the section on ORDER under philosophy/formula), thoughts becomes things…whether it be an object, an emotion, or an event, we are sowing our seeds at every moment. REMEMBER also, mental currents are as real as electric, magnetic, or heat currents. So when “life” comes in…realize that you have a choice: whether to see it as positive or negative. You cannot force yourself to think positively but when negativity arises you can acknowledge the negativity – “see” what is happening, move through it, and KNOW that there is a better way…another choice. Ask yourself, WHAT SHALL MY HARVEST BE – regardless of what others are choosing. (Nota Bene: The above material is a blending of ideas that comes from the *books listed below)

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RECOMMENDED READING:

*“POWER THROUGH CONSTRUCTIVE THINKING” by Emmet Fox
*“LOVE WITHOUT CONDITIONS” by Paul Ferrini
*“‘MASTER KEY SYSTEM” by Charles Haanel
“AS A MAN THINKETH” by James Allen

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Vibrant Health

By integrationshealth on May 1, 2014

PHILOSOPHY__________________________________________________FORMULA

My Native American Indian Death

This is not only a good day to die, but a most beautiful one. It is sunny! I am 123 years old. I have maintained ALL of my health, beauty, youthfulness, and vigor. All my faculties are still working perfectly, and my life has been full and active right up to this very day. I have especially enjoyed the full experience of my sexuality, even in these later years…especially in these later years. But I wish to move on now, so I am going to lie down and rest and invite my Spirit to leave.

It has been an incredible adventure with much joy. I have traveled and been to many places – always discovering the uniqueness, and magnificence, of myself in each place, circumstance, and event. I have loved and I have been loved. And it was my Greatest Intention to either find love, and/or bring love to all the things I did and touched. I was successful and have done what I came to do.

I have always done my best to serve Great Spirit and Mother Earth – including creating harmony with the four kingdoms.

I have said my farewells and now I make this “transition” into familiar territory with great ease and ecstasy…for I have made this journey many times before. This time I am considering leaving this physical body and plane for good. I will move onto my next adventure with tremendous joy in my heart and deep Appreciation to Mother Earth for what she has given me – and opportunity for life on earth, with its richness of emotions. Thank You Great Spirit…Farewell now Earth……

Vibrant Health is found through:

ORDER – in the mind and thoughts – Continue reading…

Establishing Vibrant Health Through Bodywork

By integrationshealth on April 30, 2014

Learn How Bodywork becomes a Preventive Tool in Health

Learn How Bodywork Becomes a Preventive Tool Towards Health

VIBRANT HEALTH…PHILOSOPHY – FORMULA

BODYWORK IS A FORM OF PREVENTATIVE MEDICINE

HOW DOES THIS WORK

You may wonder whether or not this ostensible statement has any real validity – from my experience – ABSOLUTELY! And it is my intent to illustrate for you the effectiveness of Bodywork as a preventative measure against disease, disharmony, and aging. First, let me say that my initial formal training was in Zen Shiatsu. Therefore, I have a tendency to lean toward the Oriental mindset of health and healing. Consequently, I will be borrowing from, and sharing, a few of the theories put forth in Shiato Masunaga’s book “Zen Shiatsu”.

Over the last 20 – 30 years the Eastern modalities and theories of medical treatment have infiltrated into the Western world…bringing us not only such delightful things as Acupuncture, Chinese Healing Herbs, and Medical Qi-Gong, but also a new way of looking at the world of medicine. Slowly but surely, we have been shifting our perspective more and more from “straight line thinking”, as Masunaga terms it, into a broader Oriental “cyclical theory” of life – thanks to this Asian influence.

To see the BIGGER picture, we will take a closer look between these two types of thinking (In a nutshell version):

The reason for presenting these outlined theories is to emphasize that as these Eastern views filtered into our part of the world we began to alter our thinking away from the model that looks to “find the disease and get rid of it” – into a more comprehensive view. One that examines the person afflicted with the disease and then strives to see them within the “phenomenon of their life”. This includes – diet, beliefs (including methods to healing), finances, and environment – such as immediate dwellings, local climate, relationships (home, work, and intimate) Not to mention, the stress factors these might inflict play a key role. All of this taken into consideration becomes the encompassing view we consider the “phenomenon of life”. And from this broader view, we begin to see how we wish to “treat” the client. Each and every one of us is a whole, spiritual being. This is our center. When disease and disharmony of any sort begins to encroach, it is because we have allowed life experiences to move us away from this center – the “truth” of who we really are. Then it becomes necessary to find our way back to this center…along with the recognition of the body’s OWN healing powers. Because when we are leading a naturally healthy life, there is no need for medicine except in cases of emergency.

SO WHAT DOES ALL OF THIS HAVE TO DO WITH BODYWORK AND PREVENTION?

Well, we have a lot of “half-healthy” people in the world – half way between being healthy and being sick. In the straight line thinking, the greatest help comes after a person is ill. In the cyclical view, the most effective treatments come into play when the distortion or abnormal phenomenon is discovered as soon as possible…BEFORE it develops into a concrete disease that can be “categorized”. Through bodywork, it is possible to make an individual aware of his/her own physical make-up, and to assist them in developing their sensitivity to their bodies indicating when something is NOT “right” and therefore offering a sign that distortion is beginning to develop. Bodywork can give us the opportunity to not only be aware of physical distortion but also social ones.

One of the most essential building blocks to vibrant health is……Relationships! “Our health relies upon and REFLECTS healthy human relationships”. As Masunaga explains it, basic human relationships are “skin-ships” – that is, skin to skin. In a “stress” filled environment, relationships are constantly being threatened. As a result, a great deal of tension gets carried in the skin. This causes cutaneous and subcutaneous distortions that eventually affect the functioning of the internal organs – keeping this in mind we can see how uncomfortable areas in our bodies may be the result of tension created by our social environment and may be a factor in eventually causing internal malfunctioning.

Through touch and pressure we become sensitive to each other. This is true in our daily relationships as well as through a session of bodywork. Mental and emotional discomfort can be sensed immediately through cutaneous contact. This discomfort and abnormal functioning of mind and body can be transmitted between practitioner and client. (In some cases where self-awareness is lacking, the discomfort is not felt until a later time). However, when discomfort is produced by external stimulation in the form of pressure via bodywork it awakens a person to their natural self-healing power. By sensing the distortion a client is given the opportunity to become aware of it and consider its cause. If the condition is not serious, one can depend upon their OWN physical resources to get well. Becoming aware of such phenomena, one can be guided back to a centered life.

BENEFITS

European (traditional) massage directly stimulates blood circulation emphasizing the release of stagnated blood in the skin and muscles as well as tension and stiffness resulting from circulatory congestion. Shiatsu emphasizes correction and maintenance of bone structure, joints, tendons, muscles, and meridian lines whose malfunctioning distorts the body’s energy and autonomic nervous system causing disease…both have GREAT VALUE!

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