PTSD is a physiological disorder that results from being exposed to a traumatic event. It can affect anyone at any point in their life. The disorder can result in several symptoms including, but not limited to anxiety, irritability, insomnia, nightmares, and flashbacks. Acupuncture for PTSD is administered by stimulating specific auricular points as well as others in the body. These points are responsible for signaling areas of the brain to help control nervous functioning as well as mitigate stress levels. Acupuncture treatments also have benefits such as a decrease in depression and physical pain. Soldiers, police officers, fire fighters and countless others who have been diagnosed with PTSD are using acupuncture to experience relief.
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Reiki and Panic Attacks
A panic attack usually happens when a person is suddenly overwhelmed by an uncontrollable sense of fear or dread. Some symptoms that can accompany an attack include breathing problems, ‘racing or pounding’ heart, sweating, chills, nausea, uncontrollable trembling, weakness & dizziness.
It is thought that many conditions of the body can be a result of an imbalance in a person’s energy. This imbalance may be caused by stress, illness, trauma, injury or thoughts, beliefs & emotions. The spiritual energy that is Reiki restores the balance in a person’s energy field helping to bring about, in this case, a reduction in the number and/or intensity of the attacks.
Seasonal Eating for Autumn Bliss
As the seasons change, our bodies quiet down from the high energy of long summer days, and we start to crave more warm, cooked foods. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), we view food on a scale of its warming or cooling properties, which includes temperature, cooking method, and flavor. One of my favourite ways to incorporate warming foods into my fall and winter routine is with elixirs. For example, golden milk, a spiced turmeric latte, incorporates warming spices into a nourishing tea. Golden milk typically contains turmeric, black pepper, cinnamon, and ginger in a base of milk – dairy, almond or otherwise – and can be blended or whisked with a bit of sweetener. This is a very well balanced elixir, as it is anti inflammatory, immune supportive, and acts as a digestive tonic!
The Vibrant Life Project
Are you looking for a powerful and lasting change in your life? The Vibrant Life Project is a 12-week integrated health program that builds the foundation for a Vibrant Life! Assess your wellbeing with biometrics, and Wellness Inventory Assessments to determine where and how you’re motivated to change. Explore the different wellness dimensions, working with virtual tools while receiving weekly coaching and encouragement. Have your Vibrant Life anchored in with body work – massages, Yoga and meditation. Move to your more vibrant, energized self! Prepare to be inspired as you empower yourself for transformative change.
Clean Eating Recipe: Green Bananas
GREEN BANANAS:
Into a blender mix:
1 heaping tablespoon (20 gr) of Enerex Botanicals PURE GREEN ENERGY. Fatigue-Zapping Pure Energy Power.
500 ml of unsweetened Coconut milk.
1 fresh Banana.
1 Tbl of Hemp Seed Oil or crushed hemp seed.
1 cup of ice.
Blend and enjoy.
Reiki and Panic Attacks
Panic attacks are affecting more and more people in today’s stress-filled world. They can be debilitating on many levels to the person experiencing them. Although there are medical treatments available to help, many find that they are not completely effective and some, in the case of medications, have side effects.
A panic attack usually happens when a person is suddenly overwhelmed by an uncontrollable sense of fear or dread. Some of the symptoms that accompany an attack include breathing problems, ‘racing or pounding’ heart, sweating, chills, nausea, uncontrollable trembling, weakness and dizziness. It leaves the person with a sense of no control and anxiety about when another attack will occur. This begins to affect their life as they begin to avoid social or work situations that may ‘trigger’ an attack.
It is thought that many conditions of the body can be a result of an imbalance in a person’s energy. This imbalance may be caused by stress, illness, trauma, injury or thoughts, beliefs and emotions. The spiritual energy that is Reiki restores the balance in a person’s energy field bringing about, in this case, a reduction in the number and/or intensity of the panic attacks as well as more calm to the body & mind and an increased sense of trust in life.
Product Review: PURE GREEN ENERGY
Invigorate. Revitalize. Restore. Endurance
PURE GREEN ENERGY increases energy and stamina during aerobic & anaerobic exercise, and its unique natural ingredients may also build muscle & boost metabolism. It can heighten alertness without coffee’s and energy drinks’ typical increased heart rate, anxiety, dependency and withdrawal symptoms. PURE GREEN ENERGY enhances brain power: its chlorophyll & potent antioxidants improve mental clarity & alertness; coconut oil MCT heightens brain function by fueling brain cells more efficiently. Its raw greens also increase body alkalinity & reduce acidity to restore healthy pH, which lessens disease & inflammation.
Your get-up-and-go got up and went?
How do you maintain your energy and increase your focus to function at full capacity? It’s tough for anyone to be able to do this all day long. Most of us need a pick-me-up, especially as we age. If you’ve considered reducing your coffee or cola intake and are looking for a replacement, PURE GREEN ENERGY offers these helpful ingredients:
Star Components
- Red Beet Juice Powder:Studies show Beetroot juice boosts stamina and reduces oxygen uptake by the body, making exercise less tiring. How? Beetroot’s component called nitrate turns into nitric oxide. Nitric oxide helps increase blood flow & cells’ mitochondrial efficiency, which reduces oxygen requirements. (The fitter you are, the less oxygen is expended during activities.) Study: It may help athletes exercise 16% longer because it improves cardio performance and strengthens muscle contractions.
- Coconut MCT:Coconut oil’s fatty acids offer a quick energy boost because they’re immediately converted to fuel for use by the body. Their small particle size allows far easier digestion so it’s directly sent to the liver, not stored like other saturated fats. These medium chain triglycerides (MCT) only have to go through a 3-step process to be turned into energy vs. other fats that go through a 26-step process! Coconut oil, with 60-65% of fat being MCT, is one of the best sources. MCT (medium chain triglycerides including caprylic acid, lauric acid, capric acid) are one of the top-rated beneficial fats according to USDA nutrient database. Over 1,500 studies prove coconut oil’s benefits that include building muscle, producing longer sustained energy, burning fat and increasing metabolism. It may also improve brain function by fueling brain cells more efficiently.
- Maca:Known for centuries to increase energy, stamina and strength, this Peruvian superfood nourishes muscles and joints, and it optimizes hormone levels. Maca especially balances your adrenal glands which control energy levels, mental/physical stress & fatigue. That means it helps your body cope. The root vegetable is rich in plant sterols, iron, calcium, selenium, phosphorous, magnesium and fibre, and has a nutty caramel-like taste. It contains all essential amino acids so is good to consume pre- or post-workout. Research shows it may help athletes gain muscle, increase strength and improve exercise performance. (One study found it helped cyclists improve their time in a 40-km ride after 14 days of supplementing with maca.)
- Matcha:Why is matcha tea different than other teas? It contains the whole raw camellia sinensis leaf with all of its health-enhancing ingredients, and is not steeped with high heat, which increases the tea leaf’s caffeine and tannic acid. ALSO: Matcha tea’s unique L-theanine, an amino acid, has a relaxing effect that counteracts caffeine jitteriness without reducing increased alertness. Matcha’s super high antioxidants slow the body’s absorption of caffeine resulting in a gentle increase & longer period of alertness with no end “crash.” PURE GREEN ENERGY is therefore completely natural, and does NOT contain the extracted, condensed trimethylxanthine (caffeine) chemical added to energy drinks. Enerex’s energy-booster contains less than 1/6 amount of caffeine that is in 1 cup of steeped matcha green tea or brewed coffee per serving (only 5.8 mg caffeine).
- Raw Green Juice Powder:Pure Green Energy includes our trademark blend of pure, raw, certified organic Alfalfa, Kamut Grass, Barley Grass, Oat Grass & Spirulina for chlorophyll, plant protein & live enzymes. These cold-pressed greens are sourced from soil-rich volcanic hillsides on organic United States farms, making them higher quality than other sources. Green Kamut® juice powder, for example, has 25% more protein, 148% more calcium, and 50% more iron than wheatgrass. These greens are NOT fibre-dense whole plant powders, but are juiced, offering superior taste, nutrient density and alkalinity for the body. These are far more costly and beneficial when juiced (and then powdered) rather than just drying the whole plant that still contains substantial indigestible fibre. They’re 3rd party tested & verified Gluten Free; grasses are cut before gluten develops.
- PURE GREEN ENERGY Additions: We added Cracked Chia seeds for their mega-protein, omega-3 fats and beneficial fibre. Chia means “strength” in the Mayan language because just a spoonful sustained warriors for long distances in battle. Modern research shows they help to build bones & muscles, and support the heart. Chlorella, nutrient-dense algae that’s 60% complete protein, has received a lot of buzz for its health benefits that include detoxification & keeping blood pressure in check. It also has iron, vitamin B12, calcium and antioxidants needed for energy & exercise. Superfood blueberries have been added for extra antioxidants! Their phytonutrients boost energy, brain function and immunity.
- Probiotics:The Friendly Trio® is scientifically proven for a healthy digestive system. Professional-grade The Friendly Trio requires no refrigeration. Its potent good bacteria feature 3 human strains: Lactobacillicus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium bifidum, Bifidobacterium longum. These maintain a healthy gastrointestinal tract, help the body absorb foods’ nutrients, make certain vitamins (like vitamin K), and fight invading bad bacteria. The Friendly Trio® contains 1.25 billion live probiotic organisms.
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Book Club: Beyond the Label
Beyond the Label offers a unique perspective on mental health: it shares the author’s own recovery from four major mental health conditions: anxiety, depression (attempted suicide), bulimia, and bipolar disorder type 1. The book outlines a detailed, step-by-step plan for how others can achieve optimal mental health. A combination of practical clinical experience and years of lived experience, the book shares insight into how diet, exercise, and sleep can be optimized for improved mental wellbeing, as well as strategies for coping with negative thoughts and emotions, and building self-love and compassion, among other skills.
Ask The Expert
A: Many patients ask about the packaging, but most of that is recyclable. Perhaps of greater concern is the possibility of contact lenses becoming contaminant-ridden microplastics over time, which can end up in farmland or watersheds after entering a wastewater treatment facility. This happens when contact lenses are tossed down the sink or toilet. Microplastics are a concern because they can easily pass through filters and can accumulate in waterways, with wildlife mistaking them for food. Putting them in the trash is the better option.
Pet Health: Product Review
It’s officially cold season, and not just for people. While dogs can’t “catch” a cold from their humans (the viruses that cause colds in people are generally species-specific), many viruses do infect dogs, such as canine adenovirus type 2, canine respiratory coronavirus, and canine parainfluenza virus. It’s important to see your veterinarian if your dog is ill, but the HB Naturals Cold & Congestion Essential Oils Blend is a natural and effective remedy to be used in conjunction with traditional veterinary care. The natural ingredients found in this product include Eucalyptus radiata, Cinnamomum camphora (Ravintsara), Melaleuca quinquenervia bs. viridiflora (Niaouli), and Cannabis sativa (hemp seed) oil.
Stopping Viruses from Spreading
Did you know that the Influenza, flu, viruses can spread easily from person to person through coughing, sneezing, or having face-to-face contact? The virus can also spread when a person touches tiny droplets from a cough or sneeze on another person or object and then touches their eyes, mouth or nose. Since influenza can spread so easily, vaccinations are a prudent step toward reducing the likelihood of illness and spreading the virus to those that may be more vulnerable to the illnesses caused by the virus such as children and the elderly. Frequent hand washing also helps to reduce the spread.
