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September / October 2014 | Vol. 02 Issue 05

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THE NEW SCIENCE

OF HEALING

The Living Matrix

WHAT IS YOUR “GUT”

TELLING YOU?

AROMATHERAPY BASICS

IS YOUR PET FOOD

CREATING HEALTH ISSUES?

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CONTENTS SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2014

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4 | The Living Matrix The New Science of Healing

By Mary Robbins

6 | What’s your “gut” feeling?

Better digestion is just a few easy steps away By Roseann Zaft

9 | East Meets West

A is for Aromatherapy—getting started. By Mary Ellen Derwis

11 | Sound:

Language of the Body By Jill Matson

12 | Natural Pet

Is your pet’s food affecting their health? By Debbie Jones

17 | SPIRIT: Moving On

and letting go…. By Rosanne Heinrich

18 | How to Center Yourself

Five simple practices to help you keep centered. By Dr. Judith Orloff, MD

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Can you benefit from the new science of healing?

What is healing exactly? Can we all be healers? I just

finished viewing a film called “The Living Matrix” in which

these questions are examined. These questions are

strange to many of us who have only known the current

modern medical paradigm which entrusts all of our

healthcare into the hands of healthcare professionals,

leaving the patient with few options except prescribed

drugs and surgery. However, it should be noted that this

current state of affairs is relatively new being at most

only about 200 years old. Previously, healing was ap-

proached in an entirely different manner which allowed

us more personal power about the methods used to re-

gain our health.

The Living Matrix introduces us to a whole new under-

standing of how our bodies are organized and how they

function; and it is nothing like what we currently believe

to be true. As Yoda says, “You must unlearn what you

have learned.” Of course, if you are reading this ezine,

you are probably aware that we do have many compli-

mentary holistic options available to us when we need to

heal. Some are ancient, like yoga and acupuncture, and

some are newer like Reconnective Healing, Access Bars

and Quantum Energy Self Care Tools. Before big pharma

and corporate medicine ever existed, we humans relied

on treating the body with natural sub-

stances like herbs and food that sup-

ported the body. Hippocrates, the fa-

ther of modern medicine said, “Let food

be thy medicine and thy medicine be food.” Every an-

cient culture had its own version of a doctor, whether

they called them shamans, medicine women or village

healer. So, what we are talking about is not really a new

paradigm, but a reawakening of what healing really has

always been, a restoration of the body’s own intelligent,

magnificent repairing system.

But exactly how do methods that rely on nutrition and

invisible energies work? Most don’t know that there is

hard science to back up the new (old) science of healing.

These options are still considered less than creditable by

a large unknowing segment of the US population. This is

where The Living Matrix comes in - to enlighten and em-

power us by revealing the current scientific information

available that supports a more precise and less tortuous

healing experience. It is no less than a complete 180 de-

gree swing from our current belief system. In the film,

we learn to question that we are separate – separate

from our bodies, separate from our brains, separate from

each other. What if we were all joined together and ex-

isted in an all expansive field of energy? What if we were

a vibrational energy that manifests as one outer matter

By Mary Robbins

The Living Matrix: The New Science of

Healing

September/October Issue—Page 4

body surrounded by an invisible field called a Biofield or

Bio-Energy field? What if all living things were nothing

but a bundle of condensed energy that vibrated and sent

information through the field?

When we look at our bodies in this way, we now have a

way to approach other questions that current accepted

science can’t explain such as: How does one fertilized egg

know to become a fully formed human being? Where is

consciousness or memory located? How does distance

healing work? The Living Matrix features such luminaries

as Dr. Bruce Lipton, Fritz Von Popp, Edgar Mitchell and

Lynn Mc Taggert who are able to explain very clearly how

this might occur. This is not pseudo science they are es-

pousing, but real discoveries that have illuminated our

understanding of the universe and all that resides therein.

And it is easy to absorb.

One of the most profound revelations is that matter and

energy waves are interchangeable depending upon hu-

man observation. This helps to understand how thoughts

are energy but can manifest in human actions such as

beautiful art or in the body as human disease. We now

know that stress can cause great harm to our bodies in

the form of inflammation which can then result in discom-

fort and even disease. Is it possible that all human mala-

dies are caused by energy distortion or disruption? Even

the food we eat can have a negative effect energetically

as it is not the food itself, but the energetic signature of

the food that is harmful. The energy emitted by a toxin

such as fluoride will have a negative energetic signature,

whereas, the vibration from an organic orange will be

positive and life giving to the body.

After you watch The Living Matrix , you will never view

your body, mind and consciousness the same again. Your

new understanding will empower you to seek out alterna-

tive and complimentary methods of self care – not that

you must abandon your healthcare professionals entirely.

Modern medicine with all its advanced technology is su-

perb at patching us up after accidents or repairing us from

congenital defects as well as diagnosing where problems

exist. However, in the end, it is your choice how to treat

your body. Watch The Living Matrix and educate your-

self to the possibilities of advanced self care. Maybe, you

are the best judge after all.

September/October Issue—Page 5

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After eating do you feel fully energized and ready to rock

or do you feel tired and ready to nap? Are you healthy

and feeling great inside and out or are you sick all the

time with colds and flu? Do you end your meals with a

satisfied smile or are you left gassy and bloated like a bal-

loon ready to burst? If you suffer from gas, indigestion,

heartburn, tiredness or cramps and have lost that loving

feeling, it could be your gut trying to tell you something is

up!

If you are fed up feeling like you have no energy or are

craving unhealthy foods, then this information could be

the answer to your problems. What if you could feel

alive, vital and energized just by adding 3 simple steps to

your lifestyle?

Your digestive system is an amazingly vital and complex

system. It forms the first line of defense for your immune

system, brings you vital nutrients and is often felt as the

source of intuitive feelings. But if that system has been

damaged, by antibiotics and poor nutrition, it could be

causing all sorts of symptoms. Lucky for you just a few

simple changes can begin to restore your gut and make

you look and feel much healthier.

Step 1: Chew your food!

The first step in digestion is when you put the food into

your mouth. You chew it into little tiny pieces and mix it

with saliva. That saliva contains enzymes which start to

break the food down into even smaller bits which your

body can use. See how simple? Chew your food well and

improve your digestion! I bet your mom told you that too.

Well, she was right! Chewing is really important and it the

first step to healthy digestion.

Enzymes, in your saliva and in the rest of your gut, break

down food to its simplest building blocks. They are special

molecules which fit specific types of food and cut it into

extremely small pieces. They act like little scissors, chop-

ping up your food. Without enzymes food would just

pass straight through you and you wouldn’t be able to

absorb any nourishment.

Step 2: Get more enzymes

Your body is able to make enzymes but it gets less effi-

cient with age. Another way of taking in enzymes is from

the food you eat. Fruit and vegetables are full of natural

enzymes which break down food. Nature packed them

full of exactly the right biology to work with your body –

handy, huh? But, if you cook all your food, you kill off the

enzymes so it is important to eat at least some fruit and

vegetables raw. As many of you know already, I am a

HUGE fan of having a quart of green smoothie a day.

There is no better way to get these food enzymes in your

system and the blending process actually helps you digest

the ingredients more easily.

If you are consuming lots of cooked food, consider a qual-

ity digestive enzyme supplement to support the break-

down of macronutrients (carbohydrates, fats and pro-

tein). Since cooking the foods damages the enzymes, tak-

ing a supplement will give you back the digestive ‘tools’ to

get these essential nutrients into your body. We simply

cannot manufacture enough enzymes ourselves and there

are massive health benefits from taking a high quality di-

gestive enzyme supplement.

Step 3: Make friends with friendly bacteria When you swallow food, it makes its way down to the

stomach where it is all mixed up. Then substances are

added to help digestion. Food usually stays in the stom-

ach for a few hours, until bit by bit, it is emptied into the

intestine where the process of absorbing the nutrients

occurs.

Living in your intestine are trillions of bacteria which help

break down food and absorb nutrients. Most people

don’t realize how important these little miniature assis-

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tants are. Without realizing, we kill them off with antibi-

otics and don’t feed them what they need. Worse still, we

feed the bad bacteria and fungus that lives there too.

Bad bacteria, and specifically the fungus candida, love

sugar. They even make you crave eating more of it! If you

over feed the bad guys they stage a takeover and wipe

out the helpful bacteria. This means your immune system

gets weaker and you stop absorbing all the nutrients

needed to keep you healthy.

These good bacteria are amazingly vital to your health.

Science is only now uncovering how many people are sick

because the bad bacteria and fungus have taken over.

Childhood illness such as eczema and asthma, along with

adult diseases such as cancers, obesity and loads of auto-

immune disorders are all being linked to, yep, you’ve

guessed it, bacteria!

The simple and effective way to heal your gut is to replen-

ish those wonderful little bacteria living in your intestine.

Your best bet is a daily dose of high quality prebiotics and

probiotics. There are a lot of products out on in the mar-

ket today…... so buyers beware. Consult with your naturo-

pathic doctor or health care professional to make sure

you are getting what you need. Alternatively, you can just

include more good bacteria in your diet by eating fer-

mented food like yoghurt and sauerkraut (pickled cab-

bage). Also, it is essential that you take a look at the

amount of sugar you are consuming as it ONLY feeds the

bad bacteria and fungus. Instead, feed and nurture the

good guys with natural plant based food.

When you start working with good, healthy bacteria you

will quickly feel your energy levels increase as you get

more nutrients from your food. Your immune system will

become more effective and you’ll stop getting all those

little sniffles. Allergies

will disappear and you will reduce your risk of all sorts of

other diseases. Basically, by simply cutting out sugar and

eating more raw fruit and vegetables you will revamp

your gut and almost immediately feel the benefits. An-

other excellent reason to get the bacteria working for you

is they will naturally help you drop a few pounds and re-

duce your appetite. What more could you want?

That’s it… 3 simple steps to keep your belly happy and live

a more vibrant life!

- Chew your food really well

- Boost your enzymes with raw food or supplements

- Support your good bacteria (avoid antibiotics, reduce

sugar and eat fermented foods or take pre/probiotic sup-

plements)

So, trust your intuition, listen to what your gut is trying to

tell you. There is a new healthier you waiting to be dis-

covered.

BODY

Not sure where to go from here? Roseann C. Zaft is a Certified Fitness Trainer, Wellness Coach and a Member of the American Association of Drugless Practitioners. Roseann’s training and personal journey with digestive problems enables her to offer expert coaching pro-grams designed to help even her busiest and challenged clients to achieve optimal health and find balance of fitness and nutrition in their life. Roseann is enthusiastic about sharing her passion and ener-gy to individuals. Her vision is to create communities of wellness. She offers workshops in private homes and public workplaces to help spread the word about living fit. Contact her at livefit2day@me.com or visit her website www.livefit2day.com and join her mailing list to receive monthly tips on how you can live a happy, healthy and har-monious life, one day at time!

DISCLAIMER OF HEALTH CARE RELATED SERVICES: Roseann Zaft, aka LIVEFIT LLC, encourages you to continue to visit and to be treated by your healthcare profes-sionals, including, without limitation, a naturopathic or traditional medical physi-cian. LIVEFIT is not acting in the capacity of a doctor, licensed dietician-nutritionist, psychologist or other licensed or registered professional. LIVEFIT is not providing health care, medical or nutrition therapy services and will not diagnose, treat or cure in any manner whatsoever any disease, condition or other physical or mental ailment of the human body.

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According to Robert Tisserand, author of one of the first

books I owned on the subject, Aromatherapy is the thera-

peutic use of plant-derived, aromatic essential oils to pro-

mote physical and psychological well-being. It is some-

times used in combination with massage and other thera-

peutic techniques as part of a holistic treatment ap-

proach. Plainly, the use of plant essential oils affect body,

mind, and spirit through inhalation, topical use, and in

some cases, ingestion as is used in Europe and Asia.

Such a lovely practice, so powerful, and yet you will find

the aromatherapy “wars” are on full bore here in the US.

“Mine is better than yours”... blah, blah, blah. I have cho-

sen to consider the source when reading all this ‘”stuff”

on the internet and moved beyond it so that I am able to

find oils that speak to me personally. I use them in my

practice because I know they work. Plain, simple.

We did not invent the use of essential oils in the United

States. Aromatherapy is an ancient healing art used since

biblical times. And in China, their use is documented as

far back as 3000 BC.

Why are we so fascinated with aromatherapy? Perhaps,

because for millennia ancient peoples have used it as a

very important form of medicine. The community healer

provided them. Before that, each family had their own

healer, Mom. She harvested and provided medicinal

herbs for her family or clan — an essential part of daily

living.

Much has changed since ancient times. Modern distilla-

tion processes have created a much more potent product;

consequently one must be cautious in their use. The vola-

tile oils can be toxic in large amounts and some may

cause irritation.

So here are the basics:

Why do Aromatherapy? Well the benefits of using natu-

ral products opposed to synthetics in your wellness re-

gime is obvious, your body recognizes the healing proper-

ties of natural things and is confused by synthetics be-

cause they do not occur in nature. Essential oils are de-

rived from the plant oils which carry the information that

supports immune function. They are easily available. You

East meets West

By Mary Ellen Derwis

is for Aromatherapy

is for Aromatherapy

A

A

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can now establish yourself

as the healer in your own

home.

What about the Fra-

grance? I hate a specific

oil.. I get this question a

lot. If you have an aversion

to a specific scent it just

might be you really need

that one and your critical

mind is attempting to pro-

tect you from making changes in your lifestyle. What

would I do? Put it on my feet! Now I can appreciate the

benefit without smelling it.

So what’s in it for me? Well, aromatherapy triggers mem-

ories, gets into the bloodstream in 20 seconds, every cell

in 4 minutes, olfactory system, fab for anxiety, relaxation

etc, anti-viral, anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, inexpensive &

safe treatment for day to day health challenges. Now let’s

look even further:

Fragrance can bring back a memory if it has been an-chored with a specific scent. Think Lavender…think Grandma.

Gets into the bloodstream within 20 seconds if in-haled or applied to the skin

Travels to every cell in your body within 4 minutes

Crosses the blood brain barrier almost immediately if the oil is high in sesquiterpenes. Here it affects your mood.

Not bio accumulative—essentials oils will not build up in your body

Can be used for pain relief such as peppermint, which is used in many sports creams.

Can be antiviral and boost the immune system such as lemon.

Can be antifungal and help with athlete’s foot fungus such as melaleuca.

Need to relax? Try Lavender.

Need to focus? Try peppermint.

Have I piqued your curiosity? Good. Nature’s medicines

are within your reach, all you have to do is educate your-

self. So I want you to go to your nearest library and take

out one of my favorite books: Aromatherapy an A-Z by

Patricia Davis - a great reference book that should be in

every home library.

The best way to navigate the study of aromatherapy is to

find someone you trust for more general information. I

teach classes locally in the Greater Cleveland area at Unity

Spiritual Center in Westlake. Maybe you live in another

community, don’t be discouraged. Track down someone

you trust and ask about classes. Reading a book limits you.

Online courses also limit you because unless you touch

and breathe in the oils and listen to the messages they

impart to you, it is all theoretical. Feel them and you will

not forget that experience. Listen to them and you will

learn.

There are no regulations for the use of essential oils. What

does that mean for a newbie? Use common sense! Most

important for me personally: I have individuals sample oils

by inhalation via a toothpick. This way the oils do not

touch the skin. Some individuals are very sensitive to the

oils. You may be too.

When putting the oils on the skin, use a carrier such as

fractionated coconut oil. This protects the delicate skin by

dilution.

Once you have an experience, you will begin to under-

stand the complexity of this modality for healing. Want to

learn more? Feel free to contact me.

Ah, the next article is about a wonderful modality called

bodywork. It encompasses several types of work: massage

energy and more. Stay tuned for the B’s in our series of

East meets West.

With 22+ years of experience as a licensed Masso-therapist (OH and HI), Universal Healing Tao Full Instructor of Chi Nei Tsang , Chi Kung & Tao Yin Chinese Yoga, as well as basic Aromatherapy, guided imagery, feng shui, Mary Ellen Derwis Lmt. blends eastern and western wellness techniques into a user friendly format for the individual.

She has offices in Broadview Hts and Westlake, Ohio and offers classes at Unity Spiritual Center in Westlake, Please feel free to visit her Facebook pages, Like them & initiate a discussion. Text or call 216.548.8980, or email m@beinthetao.com if you have ques-tions or comments or if you have a subject you would like more information about concerning wellness. Your input is welcome.

Aromatherapy Diffuser

Studies are popping up all over – showing that the lan-

guage of the body is sound. Invisible sound waves are the

body’s secret communication system! Understanding the

“Rosetta stone of body language” will unlock untold

breakthroughs in health.

Science maintains that nerves communicate information

to the far reaches of the body through electrical impulses.

Thomas Heimburg*1+, a Copenhagen University biology and

physics researcher, questions this, “The physical laws of

thermodynamics tell us that electrical impulses must pro-

duce heat as they travel along the nerve, but experiments

find no heat.”*2+ We need to rethink standard thinking

about inter body communications via the nervous system.

Heimburg proposes that the nerves communicate infor-

mation, but through sound waves. This controversial idea

also explains how anesthesiology works – a mystery that

has baffled scientists for years. Anesthetics change the

melting point of nerve membranes so that they can’t

propagate sound. Nerves are put on “stand by” and can’t

report messages that the brain would interpret as pain.

Do the nerves communicate pain and other things

through sound waves?

John Beaulieu, from BioSonics, links nerves and sound in

an entirely new way. He believes that the high pitched,

electrical ringing in one’s ears (a sound that comes and

goes, not like tinnitus) is the sound of nerves communi-

cating. By humming the sound heard in one’s ears, the

sound can lessen or stop.

Sharry Edwards, from BioAcoustics, believes tiny ear

sounds reflect communications within the body, “Our ears

create intrinsic sound waves” (scientific fact). Sound goes

out the ears like a radio signal, broadcasting to the rest of

the body. Is the language of the body numbers (of cycles

of sound waves), expressed as frequencies or sounds?

This reflects the idea of Plato and Pythagoras who insisted

that “all is number” (do they mean we should count the

number of sine waves of sound?). Edwards did this very

thing. By observing body sounds, Edwards discovered that

when waves interact, the addition or subtraction repre-

senting wave cancellation or addition is impeccably accu-

rate. In other words the processes that occur in the body

(like digesting your food) operate like interacting sound

waves. Further, these numbers (gotten by counting sound

waves) can be correlated to chemicals and biological for-

mulas within the body.

Our incredible and intricate bodies utilize the power of

sound for communication and wave interference interac-

tions for body maintenance and operations. Our medical

field is learning this wisdom. Now it uses sound for sono-

grams, tens units and to heal broken bones faster.

Sound, is right in front of our noses, yet we have barely

scraped the surface of its secrets and mysteries. When we

do, a whole new way of thinking will become evident –

uplifting and tuning our world.

*1+ Thomas Heimburg and theoretical physicist Andrew Jackson – co

authored this research study in the Biophysical Journal.

*2+ Controversial Idea: Nerves Communicate Sound, Not Electricity,

March 14, 2007, http://www.livescience.com/1357-controversial-idea-

nerves-transmit-sound-electricity.html

Jill Mattson is an author, artist, musician and composer whose passion is studying antiquity. Jill has extensively researched an-cient traditions that used Sound Healing to transform people’s

consciousness and soothe their mind, body and spirit. To experience Jill’s music, visit her website for THREE free MP3 downloads: http://www.jillswingsoflight.com

Sound The Language

of the Body

September/October Issue—Page 11

No doubt, you have seen the latest news re-

ports about how the food we choose to

eat affects our state of health and wellness. The re-

ports are constantly changing, but hot topics currently

range from organic vs. non organic

foods, GMOs vs. Non GMOs, and fresh

foods vs. processed foods, just to

name a few. Many of us try to eat the

healthiest food we can, within the

means of our budget.

It seems to be common knowledge

now that whole, fresh foods are the

best option to keep us feeling well.

You may have noticed that when you

eat fresh foods you feel better, are

more alert, more active and are gener-

ally in a positive mood.

But on occasion, for whatever reason, you may reach

for ‘bad’ food, and by ‘bad’ food I mean highly pro-

cessed food that usually comes out of a colorful bag

and is found in the middle of the grocery store, far, far

away from the fresh fruits and veggies along the perim-

eter. You may notice that after you eat these types of

foods you may feel uncomfortable, bloated, and you

may just want to sit on the couch and veg out for a

while. And this is after just a few snacks (or maybe

even a binge, if it is one of THOSE days)!

But imagine how you would feel if you

ate like this every day. What would your

energy levels be like if you never ate a

fresh vegetable, tasted a crisp apple, or

had fresh eggs, salad or meats? If you

are a carnivore, can you imagine living

on canned, processed meat for your

entire life? If you are a vegetarian, can

you imagine living on canned fruits and

vegetables every day? How do you

think you would feel? Sure, you would

survive, but would you thrive?

Most people would agree that the answer is “No”. But

many haven’t made the connection to the way they eat

and the way they feed their pets. Consider this: All

living things benefit from fresh, nutritious, unpro-

cessed, whole foods. When animals are fed processed

food on a daily basis they typically begin to display signs

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Can your pet’s food

affect their health?

By Debbie Jones

of ill health over time (just as we would if our diet was

so limited). It may show up as a dull coat, runny eyes,

stinky ears, dry scratchy skin, dirty teeth, bad breath,

lethargy, intermittent vomiting (especially for cats), a

bad temper, or more significant issues may arise.

So how can you tell if the food you feed your pet is nu-

tritious and healthy or over-processed and lacking in

necessary vitamins, minerals and enzymes? The first

step would be to look at the label. Bypass the pretty,

brightly colored bag with pictures of fresh fruits and

vegetables and go straight for the Label of Ingredients.

You want to ask yourself the following questions: What

types of foods are listed (whole foods versus syn-

thetic)? Are the ingredients easily recognizable? Are

there any organic ingredients? How long is the ingredi-

ent list? Are there chemical additives? Is the food

made in the USA and are the ingredients sourced in the

USA? Is there a number to call if you have questions?

Is there an expiration date and a date of manufacture?

Wow, this sounds pretty similar to what we look for on

our food labels. So, that’s not so intimidating. Let’s see

if we can break it down further. First, always look for a

quality protein source (not a ‘by-product’) to be listed

as the first ingredient. Examples are chicken, turkey,

beef, etc. You do not want to see any ingredients that

list the generic term ‘meat’.

Next, check to see if one ingredient is listed several

times in different forms. An example of this may be

corn meal, corn hulls, and corn grits. If you add up all

the ‘corn’ ingredients it is now the primary ingredient in

the food. You may see chicken listed first (implying

that the food is made mostly of chicken) but if the next

three ingredients are corn based, then the food is pri-

marily made up of corn.

Lastly, be wary of any food that is ‘dyed’ to mimic fresh

foods. Dyes or food colorings have no nutritional value

and like some dyes that are used in human grade food,

they can be linked to hyperactivity and food allergies in

pets.

These are short and simple steps that you can take to

ensure that your pet is receiving the nutrients required

for optimal health and quality of life To learn much

more about how to feed your pet a nutritious diet eve-

ry day, visit www.PetNutritionandWellness.com.

The good news is that there are more manufactured

foods on the market today which are nutritious and

made with quality ingredients than ever before. There

are also pet food companies that use human grade in-

gredients, which are highly recommended. Also, consid-

er investigating alternatives to kibble such as wet

foods, dehydrated raw, freeze dried or frozen raw.

The Natural Pet

September/October Issue—Page 13

Beyond the Bag

Pet Nutrition and Wellness

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Again, there are many

great options available to

help your pet thrive, not

just survive.

So what can you do

to boost the nutritional value of your pet’s

food beyond reading ingredient labels?

First, get rid of any packaged snacks or treats. Instead,

consider fresh (or frozen) fruits and vegetables as

healthy snack options. Some examples are frozen blue-

berries, carrot sticks or sliced hot dogs. A cut-up apple

or even banana are wonderful nutritious snacks or top-

pers to your pet’s dinner bowl. Sweet potato chips or

dehydrated chicken strips are great and are so easy to

make! Simply slice a sweet potato (or chicken into thin

strips) and cook in the oven at 250 degrees for 2-3

hours until the chips are crispy (the chicken may take a

few more hours to fully dehydrate). These are great

snacks that your pets will prefer over the store bought

treats you currently offer. And if you have a dog, gone

are the days of wasting food! If you have some salad

greens, broccoli, cucumbers or celery that are not quite

crispy enough for your taste, blend them in a blender

and top off their dinner or breakfast meal (make sure it

is not spoiled or rotten).

The ideas are endless. And you may be surprised at the

dramatic changes that you will see by taking small steps

to boost your pet’s diet! Not to mention how much

your pet will love you for it.

Sheila Buchanan is a Clinical Pet Nutritionist and co-owner of

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I t is almost time to write the next article and this

time I will be ahead of schedule. When I sit to

write, I am never sure what will come through,

but the time feels right now.

The energies we are living in at this time are suddenly

changeable. Have you noticed that people are making

life changing decisions on a dime? All of a sudden they

are changing the course of their lives. Sometimes it is

a nagging desire that has been at the back of their

minds for years and all of a sudden they decide to quit

their job and go teach in the Yukon or some other fa-

vored location.

Or, they have been married and unhappy for 30 or 40

years and now decide to move on.

Many people are changing their life styles and many

more are struggling with the desire to do so. This is

the time to move forward. Go where your heart is

pulling you now. There is no such thing as security ex-

cept with trusting the Spiritual Energies that so want

to be of service to you.

Over a year ago I wanted to retire from my J.O.B. I

was scared and still am. I am old enough that I have

many layers of Belief System to peel off to find my

dreams. But that is simply an excuse. I need to move

forward and to trust.

A dear friend shared with me an affirmation she is us-

ing. It feels good and I am sharing it with you in this

writing….”I ALLOW the Universe to support me.”

Doesn’t that feel the simplest and easiest way? Just

allow and move forward trusting it will all come to-

gether in the easiest way possible. Of course, this

does involve giving up control. For some of us, this is a

really big deal.

As part of the planning committee for my (oh Yuk)

“50th high school graduation reunion, I watch some of

the participants struggle to let go of control.

We hope for everyone to want to come to the party

and enjoy themselves. We can only do our best to

provide a joyful event, but we cannot ensure all will

find the event joyful and gratifying.

Watching the stress people create as they try to plan

the perfect weekend, hoping to control the outcome

for those who attend, has been an eye opener for me.

Maybe it is a major mirror to make me see and realize

I too must let go of trying to control the future.

If we spend some time contemplating control, we will

find we really don’t have any at all. So, give it up and

just do what feels good.

You will be guided and you will

find greater joy if you “Let Go”

and as the saying goes, “Let God”.

- Roseann Heinrich and my angels.

By Roseann Heinrich

Moving On... Spirit

September/October Issue—Page 17

September/October Issue—Page 18

by Judith Orloff MD

Watch your diet. Notice what foods feel good,

which do not. Your body will tell you what it

requires. Usually, denser foods-meat, chicken,

fish--have more of a grounding effect than

grains, vegetables, or fruit. I'm not a big meat

eater but if my body announces, "I need a

hamburger," I will devour one. Listen to your

body's signals. Notice how they fluctuate.

Do mundane tasks. Mindfully focusing on eve-

ryday chores can bring you back to your body.

Grocery shopping, going to the bank, paying

bills, washing clothes, taking out the trash, or cleaning the

yard can be grounding. These activities anchor you in the

here-and-now by drawing on the luminous nature of the

ordinary.

Practice Anonymous Service. Do something nice for

someone without taking credit for it. Hold the elevator for

a little old lady. Let someone go before you in line. Serve

food to the homeless. Give a charitable donation. Any-

thing that shifts the focus from you to helping others. No

deed is too small. The act of giving--especially when

you're most frazzled--opens your heart, is regenerative.

Spend Time in Nature. As poet William Wordsworth put

it, civilization can be "too much with us." People, cars, the

news, telephone cables matting the sky, all can keep us

from our bodies, divorce us from what is natural. Regular-

ly take at least a few hours out from your routine. Visit

the beach, a forest, a canyon, a river. Choose a spot that

moves you. Aboriginals seek out windswept plains for pu-

rification. Native Americans go to fresh streams to clarify

their inner vision. (Any water source, including a bath or

shower, can cleanse and purify.) Tibetan monks pilgrim-

age to mountaintops. Allow yourself to draw on the

earth's primordial forces. Savor the beauty of a twilight,

sunset, or dawn. Let them nourish and restore you.

Meditate. Sitting in meditation is a life-line to your center,

to the earth. By calming the mind, you can re-align with

your essence. Close your eyes. Focus on your breath.

Then gently extend your awareness downward to strata,

bedrock, minerals, and soil. From the base of your spine

begin to feel a continuity with the earth's core. Picture

having a long tail that roots in that center. Allow the

earth's energy to infuse your body and stabilize you. If

you meditate for five minutes or an hour this is sacred

time.

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