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Curious about Alternative/Complementary Wellness Therapies? Tapas for the Soul  Saturday May 12, 2012  CEUs

Event Time: 1pm-4:30pm
Event Location: Integrative Healing Institute
CEUs Offered: 3.5
Event Cost: $25 for General Public & $35 for CEUs
Website for more Information:http://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ws.asp?studioid=20470&stype=-8&sTG=22&sVT=62&sView=day&sTrn=100000006&sDate=5/12/2012

Event Description:
Are you curious about Alternative/Complementary Wellness Therapies?

Allow us to be your hostesses for a few hours and experience them in small delicious bites with friends. For the complete holistic experience we’ll provide edible Tapas (appetizers) as well.

Learn more about Aromatherapy, Reiki, Meditation, Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy, Shamanic Illumination, Reflexology, and Intuitive Energy Healing.

Fee: $25 for the General Public $35 for LMTs, LPCs, LCSWs, RNs/LVNs wishing to receive 3 CEUs.
Contact for More Info
Elizabeth Reedy
2109674400

info@naturalreflexes.com
Presenter Bio:
The Integrative Healing Institute is is a progressive center for health and well-being, owned and staffed by professionally licensed, certified therapists who offer: Massage Therapy, Reflexology, Recreational Oxygen, Reiki, Hypnosis, Transpersonal Energy Healing, Psychotherapy, & Natural Reflex Therapy. We also offer a variety of classes including: Yoga, Reflexology, Reiki, Meditation, Hypnosis, and CEUs for Massage Therapists.

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Experience and Learn about Pranic Healing  Monday May 14th 2012

Event Time:     5:30 to 7 pm

Event Location: Unity Church of San Antonio – 1723 W Lawndale St. 78209

Event Cost: Love offerings welcome!
Website for more Information: https://pranichealing.com/events/civicrm/event/info?id=1042&reset=1

Invite your friends and loved ones to experience Pranic Healing®.

Learn how to use Prana/Life force to accelerate your bodys ability to heal itself.

You will also have the opportunity to experience intense Peace, Stillness, and Bliss through the Meditation on Twin Hearts.

Discover how energy affects you physically, emotionally, mentally & spiritually

Learn the Basic Principles of Pranic Healing to heal yourself and others

Enhance your knowledge of the Chakras and energy anatomy
Contact for More Info

Maria Wilson

210 445 9234

mmba_vs@hotmail.com
Presenter Bio:
Maria has been a student of MCKS Pranic Healing® since 2003. She began her studies in South America and continued her training in the U.S. where she became a Certified Pranic Healing Instructor in 2007.

She currently facilitates Pranic Healing clinics in San Antonio, TX as well as courses on the MCKS Pranic Healing® System throughout Texas.

“These teachings are a treasure to me. I wanted to teachPranic Healing to share this treasure with others and to help spread the work of GrandMaster Choa Kok Sui.”

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 Introduction to Pranic Healing Thursday May 17th
Event Time:     7pm to 8:30 pm
Event Location: The Center for Life

Event Cost:
Love offerings accepted
Website for more Information:

https://pranichealing.com/events/civicrm/event/info?id=1042&reset=1

Event Description:
Invite your friends and loved ones to experience Pranic Healing®.

Learn how to use Prana/Life force to accelerate your bodys ability to heal itself. You will also have the opportunity to experience intense Peace, Stillness, and Bliss through the Meditation on Twin Hearts.

• Discover how energy affects you physically, emotionally, mentally & spiritually

• Learn the Basic Principles of Pranic Healing to heal yourself and others

• Enhance your knowledge of the Chakras and energy anatomy
Contact for More Info

Maria Wilson

210 445 9234

mmba_vs@hotmail.com
Presenter Bio:
Maria has been a student of MCKS Pranic Healing® since 2003. She began her studies in South America and continued her training in the U.S. where she became a Certified Pranic Healing Instructor in 2007.

She currently facilitates Pranic Healing clinics in San Antonio, TX as well as courses on the MCKS Pranic Healing® System throughout Texas.

“These teachings are a treasure to me. I wanted to teachPranic Healing to share this treasure with others and to help spread the work of GrandMaster Choa Kok Sui.”

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EFT CLASS Tuesday May 15

Event Time:     10:30AM-12:00
Event Location: 12915 Jones Maltsberger #600
Event Cost: $20
Website for more Information: www.jaynemorgankidd.com
Event Description:
An open class, useful to anyone at any level of EFT understanding, focusing on any emotional or physical issues. Newcomers will learn what they need to get started. Regular class members can continue to move through their issues with help from an experienced practitioner. And since this class will meet monthly, you can get help on an ongoing basis.
PLEASE NOTE:
REGISTRATION ENDS MONDAY, MAY 14 at 7PM
Contact for More Info

Jayne Morgan-Kidd

210-530-1024

jayne@jaynemorgankidd.com
Presenter Bio:
Jayne is a Licensed Professional Counselor offering EFT as a therapeutic technique. She is certified in the application of Emotional Freedom Techniques through Gary Craig’s (Founder of EFT) certification program. Besides EFT groups, she offers private sessions and accepts insurance.

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Follow the Path of the Heart, Journey Within:  UNCOVERING AND NURTURING INTUITION Saturday, May 26th

from 1-4 at Viva Bookstore on Broadway in San Antonio, I’m hosting a workshop: UNCOVERING AND NURTURING INTUITION

> ~ If you’re feeling blocked in your creative process – whether cooking, writing, gardening, or everyday artistic BEING…
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> ~ If you’re at a crossroads in your life and uncertain which way to turn…
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> ~ If you struggle with relationship issues, and self-compassion is difficult to come by…
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> ~ If you know you need to change either people, places or things but feel stuck…this afternoon is for you.
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>             In our three hours together, through centering, music-meditation and creating paper-and-pastel circle drawings (no artistic training required!) we will follow the path of heart and journey to the source of deep inner-truth and wisdom. – the teacher within.
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>             Participants will be limited to 16 at a cost of $30. per person before May 21st. $35 at the door. Secure your place by emailing: sandyfostermorrison@yahoo.com or calling: 210-323-8201.
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>             The workshop fee can be mailed to: Sandy Foster Morrison, 5150 Broadway, PMB 199, SA, TX 78209. As soon as you’re registered, I’ll send confirmation and a link to Viva with directions. And please call if you have questions.
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> *You’re welcome to forward this email to friends who you believe will especially benefit from this workshop experience*
> Blessings -
Sandy

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Looking for Licensed Massage Therapists to provide massage for veterans and service members. Next session Friday May 18

LMTs also receive massage, qigong/reiki, acupuncture, chiropractic session for free.  Next session, Friday, May 18, 2012.

The goal of Vet TRIIP is assist veterans and service members; their families and caregivers; and service providers in returning to a happy, peaceful, productive and successful civilian life. The Vet TRIIP program provides new information, teaches new skills and demonstrates a wide range of modalities which can be used to achieve this goal by promoting stress resilience, gentle relaxation, more comfort and better sleep.

Integrative Immersion Process (IIP)
Veterans may choose all or some of the following:
Short EFT session
Gentle, therapeutic clothes-on massage
Energy balancing (qigong/reiki)
Relaxing acupuncture
Gentle chiropractic adjustment
Meditation with music/aromatherapy

Goal of the IIP session is to promote stress resilience, gentle relaxation, more comfort and better sleep. Participants experience firsthand a wide range of modalities designed to help people attain these goals and achieve a state of profound relaxation which temporarily releases stress symptoms.
(Ed- I have volunteered for these events and they are fun, and well organized)

Provide two 20 min. clothes-on massage per hour; linens/tables provided.

Points of Contact:

Bob Deschner                                    Dottie Goodsun

210-884-0229                                     210-573-7745

bdeschner@sbcglobal.net           dgoodsun@sbcglobal.net

Vet TRIIP Co-Coordinator             Vet TRIIP Co-Coordinator
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More Dangers Of Fructose, FaceBook article from Beverly Meyer at The Diet For Human Beings

Website for more Information: www.dietandhealthcenter.info
Event Description:
MORE DANGERS OF FRUCTOSE
Fructose is one of the main sugars causing obesity, insulin resistance, high triglycerides, high cholesterol, along with high blood pressure and weight gain.
High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) is nearly ubiquitous in nationally advertised food, including sodas, tomato sauce, mayo, bread, cookies, yogurt, jelly, and more.
Corn syrup is just ONE source of fructose – although it is the most concentrated and dangerous. Fructose also comes from fruit, juice,and other foods such as agave nectar.
While we are all working on reducing carbohydrates (I hope), many of us have become fruit junkies instead of cookie junkies. While this is an improvement, it still can make your blood sugar unstable, cause energy swings, and cause obesity, insulin resistance and triglycerides.
Change to the Paleo Diet, and stop starches. Drop fruit for a while too until stable.
Contact for More Info

Beverly Meyer, Clinical Nutritionist

(210) 826-0034

beverly@dietandhealthcenter.info
Presenter Bio:
Beverly Meyer has a busy practice at the Diet & Health Center and has a popular national radio show called Primal Diet – Modern Health. Listen to current or past shows at www.primaldietradio.com. Follow Beverly on FaceBook at The Diet For Human Beings, and buy her DVD by that name.
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BREAKFAST, SNACKS, AND SMOOTHIES CLASS SUNDAY, May 20th RSVP

12:30 to 3:30.   Cost: $50.
All are welcome, but PLEASE register in advance so we can make plans.
If you think a proper Smoothie is blended up juice,
fruit and almond milk, you NEED to come to this class.
Learn how to get sufficient protein and fat in there!  And how to plan breakfast so it’s ready to go in the morning. Snacks can be mood and marriage-savers, if they contain the protein, fat and gentle carbs you require to fuel you without spiking your blood sugar.  Breakfast must be a solid, well-constructed meal or your whole day will be a blood sugar cycle! Every meal and snack should have enough protein, fat, and non-starchy carbs to last 4 to 5 hours without sugar cravings, a drop in energy, or a crash in brain function.
I personally eat every four hours, and I stick to my schedule.  I eat a lot of “car picnics” and take meals with me whenever I go out.  I find a nice place to park, lock the doors, put on some Mozart, spread out a nice napkin, and eat on time. Keeping your blood sugar stable is the first big key to recovery of health, and to feeling well every day.
Join me!
Call us at (210) 826-0034 anytime or visit us at www.dietandhealthcenter.info.
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From HeartMath Institute: Anchor Your Insights in Four Steps for Sustained Positive Change

Anchor Your Insights
“Take the power of your heart intent and have courage to put your insights into action.”
– Doc Childre
Many of us have already had good insights about what we need to do to change repeating patterns that result in stress, damaged relationships or other unwanted outcomes.

We feel the need for change and we’re motivated, but when that challenging situation arises, we go through the same mechanical responses. Or we may try acting on an insight for a bit and then slip back. Whether the problem is in our standard reactions to others or in our personal health and work habits, things keep going the way they have been, but you can change them through Anchoring™.

You actually can “anchor” a good insight you’ve had so you can increase your ability to act on it, rather than allow it to fade away. Here are the four steps for anchoring an insight:

Step 1.         Appreciate the insight. Appreciate this new perspective, intelligence or common sense that you now can bring to bear on a situation or issue.
Step 2.         Appreciate any positive feelings associated with the insight. Appreciation of these feelings, perhaps hope and peace, gives the insight more significance in your feeling world, making it easier to recall.
Step 3.         Write down the insight and revisit it daily, with appreciation. This helps you continue investing it with feeling and keeps hope for inspiration and change alive.
Step 4.         Go for it. Go beyond “I know I should” and make the change – because you see the intelligence of it. To add to your power to quickly shift your attitude and course of action, read Attitude Replacements on page 6 of our Spring ‘07 newsletter.

You can increase your momentum for change by looking for opportunities to act on your insight, and asking your heart to prompt you to do so when those situations arise. View these situations as opportunities to solidify your new way of responding.

If you slip back into old habits, appreciate yourself for noticing that you did, because that’s a more efficient use of your energy than feeling bad. Then make genuine attempts to recall and appreciate the original insight and renew your efforts.

Every time you act on your insight, appreciate that you have done so and anchor the reference point.

Research shows that generating positive emotions can help you reinforce your success. The more you act on your insight, the more your intelligence will reveal how to handle a situation more skillfully.

Information Session: AOMA’s Master Degree Program in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine  Sunday 5/6/2012   San Antonio event

Time: 2-4pm

The Integrative Healing Institute  is partnering with Austin-based AOMA to host a fun and informative introduction to  AOMA’S graduate program in acupuncture and Chinese medicine. Guests will learn about AOMA’S regionally accredited master’s degree program in acupuncture and Oriental medicine, along with an overview of curriculum, requirements for admission, class schedules, and financial aid. This session will provide more insight about alumni success and career opportunities with the field

For more information or to RSVP contact the AOMA admissions office at admissions @aoma.edu or 512-492-3013.
www.aoma.edu

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FREE   Connections sponsored Yoga–Qigong and Tai Chi

Qigong:5:30-6:30- Monday nights–Many Qigong Forms from the Healer Within to Eight Treasures
Classes are Free and Open to everyone. Wear comfortable clothing. Qigong is Yoga done in
standing postures–Relaxing and available for everyone–Instructor Mary Martha McNeel

Yoga I –12:30-1:30– Tri Point Meeting Room #1–Yin Yoga —Static Yoga for Everyone—Meditative-
long held postures–Connective Tissue Transformation–Free–Bring your Own Mat –Instructor
Mary Martha McNeel–gentlewellness.com

Yoga II–1:30-2:30—Tri-Point Meeting Room #1–Yin Yoga–Static Yoga for Everyone–Meditative-long
held postures–Connective Tissue Transformation –You will Feel great–Free Bring your own mat –
Instructor Mary Martha McNeel–gentlewellness.com

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 FREE Reiki Circle Tuesday 5/8/12
Whether you know anything about Reiki or not, you are welcome to come and observe, learn and participate.
The Reiki Healing Circle is open to everyone. Reiki treatments will be given free of charge.  Reiki is a system of healing that is used to restore flow and balance on the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual planes.
When: Tuesday, May 8, 7-8:30 p.m., Briana Brooks’ Office, 6323 Sovereign, Suite 186, San Antonio, TX
Cost: Free        For more information call Briana at (210) 365-1400.
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Sa Trauma & Dissociation Study Group meets  Wednesday 5/2/12
12:15 to 1:45 PM

Location:  8930 Fourwinds Dr., Conference room #202 – 2nd Floor, San Antonio, TX
Discussion leader: Vicki Williams-Patterson, LPC-AT, ATR-BC
President-Elect of the Texas Mental Health Counselors Association
Topic: Discussion of a recent article in the Journal
“I Get No Respect: The Relationship Between Betrayal Trauma and Romantic Relationship Functioning” by JESSE OWEN, PhD, KELLEY QUIRK, MA, and MEGAN MANTHOS, BS, in the Journal of Trauma & Dissociation, 13:175–189, 2012.
****Please read the attached article before the meeting & underline the sections that you would like to discuss.

Bring your lunch and bring a friend!  Free  LPC Ethics CEUs provided!

Please call 210-541-1400 & let us know that you plan to come
and
Forward this message to any clinician who might be interested in attending.

Can’t make it this time – Put the next meeting on your calendar: June 6, 2012.
We meet every FIRST Wednesday of every month, 12:15-1:45 PM.

Have a topic/issue related to trauma recovery that you would like to be discussed?
or
Want to present to the group?
Contact me, Vicki Williams-Patterson at vlwpatrbc@gmail.com

Vicki L. Williams-Patterson, MCAT, ATR-BC, LPC-AT
SA Trauma & Dissociation Study Group Manager
Board Certified Art Therapist
Centerpoint Institute
8930 Fourwinds Dr., Ste. 211
San Antonio, TX 78239
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Homotoxicology: Reversing the Influences of Toxic Burden and Chronic Degenerative
Disease               Wednesday 5/9/12    RSVP
Sponsored by SA Functional Medicine
Speaker:  Ricardo Boye, ND

Time:  6:30 – 9:30pm

Location:  Methodist Stone Oak Hospital – Classroom 1

For those practitioners who become familiar with the science of homotoxicology,
new and dramatic shifts in the healing process are revealed.  The science itself
deals with the human body’s defense against toxic substances (homotoxins) that
threaten to overwhelm the extracellular and intercellular matric, resulting in disease.
Often over simplified, the principles of homotoxicology are integral to understanding
the processes of reversing chronic illness..

This informative presentation with Ricardo Boye, ND will introduce homotoxicology
and it’s essential role in guiding the healing process.

Highlights include:

1)              Understanding the function of the intercellular matrix

2)              The 6 phases of toxicity and the Chart of Homotoxicology

3)              Retracing the path of disease – from toxicity to health

4)              Meeting the challenges of homotoxone coupling

5)              Keys to developing therapies that reach the organelles of the cell

Dr. Boye practices as a board certified Naturopath and Nutritionist at the Spa on
Green Street in Gainesville, GA. His concern is to provide practical solutions for
the growing health crisis in the fields of preventive care and chronic illness.
He is a senior instructor for the Energetix International College of BioEnergetic
medicine. His lectures offer a stimulating blend of the latest scientific findings
in BioEnergetic medicine, homotoxicology and practical strategies toadvance the
understanding of the human body’s innate capacity to heal
RSVP or info:
Michael Anderson
San Antonio Functional Medicine Group
mikeanderson58@hotmail.com
210-226-1112
210-885-6407
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Healing Hartwork “Melatonin: The Gift that Keeps on Giving”  Monday, 5/21/12
6:30 PM at  Whole Foods Market Training Room
Guest Speaker:  Mike Anderson, RPH – Shavano Park Wellness Pharmacy
Subject:  “Melatonin: The Gift that Keeps on Giving”
Description:  Melatonin isn’t just for sleep. Learn about breakthrough discoveries that can help you age gracefully, boost your immune system, reduce your risk of cancer and heart disease, plus get a better night’s sleep. This discussion will focus on thirty plus years of research on melatonin, by famed scientist Dr. Russel Reiter, the Godfather of Melatonin.

Contact: Michelle Hart @ info@healinghartwork.org or 210-316-6385
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Tina Karagulian celebrates Mother’s Day ” Women’s Wisdom: Grandmother, Mother, and Me”    Saturday, May 12, 2012

10 to 1 pm

VIVA! Bookstore and Gallery, 8407 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209; 210.826.1143

Fee: $25. Please register at VIVA! by May 1st to receive story gathering questions!
To celebrate Mother’s Day, each of us will share a story of humor, wisdom,reconciliation and/or strength from either a grandmother, mother or someone who has mothered us in our lives. Please bring photos and stories to share. Consider inviting your mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, or friend.

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Office suite for lease   July 1,2012

Center For Life, 12915 Jones Maltsberger #600
Beautiful office suite for lease one mile North of the Airport off 281. 1000 foot suite has 4 offices, receptionist room, waiting room, bathroom. There are 10 feet of cabinets and a sink in one office. Quiet, off road, oak trees and grass. Building owner Beverly Meyer and 7 other Holistic practitioners have offices in the adjacent 3200 foot suite, as well as the Meeting Center in the Center For Life.
Contact Beverly at (210) 826-0034. Especially welcome would be a chiropractor, acupuncturist, or physician.

Contact for More Info

beverly meyer or the staff at the Diet & Health Center

(210) 826-0034

beverly@dietandhealthcenter.infoo
Presenter Bio:
Beverly Meyer has a busy Clinical Nutrition practice as well as a weekly LIVE radio show, a DVD, classes, and more. The Center is a green space, and very attractive.

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HeartMath offers Shift and Shine® Technique for Children

During its many years of scientific research into human stress and emotions the Institute of HeartMath has established that the qualities of joy, caring, appreciation and openheartedness, which children so naturally possess, have the power to transform our lives. Like you, we see in our children the hope of the future, and we have studied extensively ideas for nurturing these positive qualities of the heart in young children.

HeartMath’s Shift and Shine® Technique is a powerful tool developed especially for ages 3-6 that has proven effective in giving children an early start on how to manage their emotions and engage in socially accepted behavior, while also strengthening positive feelings such as love, caring and appreciation. Like adults, children, even our youngest, experience stress, and this tool can help lessen it by teaching them skills they can carry throughout their lives.

Parents, grandparents and teachers – pre-school and elementary – will find this technique easy to teach and fun for children and themselves. It takes only a few minutes so you and your children can practice it daily.

Parents: Ask your child: Do you ever have a warm feeling in your heart when you feel love or care for someone? It’s kind of like the warmth from the sun.

Parents, help your children with the following steps:

Heart Attention – Place your attention on the area around your heart or center of the chest. It helps to put your hand over your heart area. Model by putting hand over your heart.

Heart Breathing – Now pretend to breathe in and out of your heart. Take three slow breaths. Model the breathing.
Heart Feeling – Think of someone or something that makes you feel happy, like your mom or dad, or maybe a special place that you visit, like the park. Feel that happy feeling in your heart and then shine that happy feeling to someone or something special – your brother or sister or the whole world. Let the children experience the feeling for a few seconds. The length of time will increase with each exercise.
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 Roundup Herbicide Linked to Parkinson’s-Related Brain Damage

> Alarming new research published in the journal Neurotoxicology and Teratology supports the emerging connection between glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup herbicide, and neurodegenerative conditions such as Parkinson’s disease and Parkinsonian disorders.
>
> Published this month (April, 2012), the new study entitled “Glyphosate induced cell death through apoptotic and authophagic mechanisms,” investigated the potential brain-damaging effects of herbicides, which the authors stated “have been recognized as the main environmental factor associated with neurodegenerative disorders, such as Parkinson’s disease.”1
>
> They found that glyphosate inhibited the viability of differentiated test cells (PC12, adrenal medula derived), in both dose-and-time dependent manners. The researchers also found that “glyphosate induced cell death via authophagy pathways in addition to activating apoptotic pathways.”
>
> Roundup herbicide is now a ubiquitous contaminant in our air, rain, groundwater, and food, making complete avoidance near impossible. A growing body of experimental evidence now indicates that it in addition to its neurotoxicity it also has the following.
> Modes of Toxicity
>
>     Carcinogen
>     Endocrine Disruptor
>     Genotoxic
>     Biocide
>     Cytotoxic
>     Bioaccumulator
>     Hepatotoxic
>     Teratrogenic
>     Clastogenic
>     Oxidant
>     Aquacidal
>     Mutagenic
>     Aromatase Disruptor
>     Glutathione Down-regulator
>     Malondialdehyde Up-regulator
>     Necrotic
>     Nephrotoxic
>
>
> Once marketed as “safe as table salt” by Monsanto, the original patent holder and manufacturer of this glyphosate-based herbicide, evidence now indicates it is toxic to human DNA at concentrations diluted 450-fold lower than used in agricultural applications.
>
> This study only adds to human case reports of glyphosate-poisoning  and/or occupational exposure where neurological damage was a direct consequence.  A 2011 case study published in the journal Parkinsonism Related Disorders, entitled “Parkinsonism after chronic occupational exposure to glyphosate,” reported the following incident:
>
> Here we report a patient with parkinsonism following chronic occupational exposure to glyphosate. A previously healthy 44- year-old woman presented with rigidity, slowness and resting tremor in all four limbs with no impairment of short-term memory, after sustaining long term chemical exposure to glyphosate for 3 years as a worker in a chemical factory. The chemical plant produced a range of herbicides including: glyphosate, gibberellins, and dimethyl hydrogen phosphite; however, the patient worked exclusively in the glyphosate production division. She only wore basic protection such as gloves or a face mask for 50 h each week in the plant where glyphosate vapor was generated. She frequently felt weak. Two months before she came to our clinic, she had expe- rienced severe dizziness and blurred vision.
>
>
> Another case study published in 2003 reported a case of parkinsonism subsequent to glyphosate exposure.
>
> These case studies are also backed up by animal research. In the roundworm model of glyphosate exposure the chemical results in neurodegeneration directly associated with damage to the dopamine and GABA producing neurons. In the rat model, glyphosate exposure results in oxidative brain damage, particularly the substantia nigra, where the highest concentration of dopamine-producing cells reside, and which is the primary locus of neurological damage in Parkinson’s disease.
> Citation
>
> 1 Neurotoxicol Teratol. 2012 Apr 4. Epub 2012 Apr 4. PMID: 22504123

 

Free Lecture:Introduction to Holistic Stress Management Sunday April 27, 2012

Event Time: 5pm to 6pm
Event Location: 7122 San Pedro, Suite 106, San Antonio, TX
Website for more Information: www.mitziwood.com

Event Description:
This is a free introductory course on how to manage and reduce your stress holistically. Using holistic tools such as meditation, journaling and more. Balancing your internal life and fortifying it so that you can manage your external life.

If you change your perspective and beliefs about yourself and your life, your life will change for the better and you will release your stress.

Join me, Mitzi Z. Wood, LCSW,owner of Harmony Hypnosis and Meditation Center, for this Introductory class on Friday, April 27, from 5PM-6PM and receive $10.00 off a future individual hour session with me if you book that day. Call(210) 967-440 to reserve your spot. Class size is limited!
Contact for More Info

Mitzi Z. Wood
210-967-4400
blended@mitziwood.com

Presenter Bio:
I am a clinical social worker using the ability to blend with my higher self to help individuals discover their own ability to connect with their guidance and discover their own solutions to life experiences. I have been a psychotherapist for over 10 years and working with spiritual principles for over 20 years. I am trained in hypnosis, traditional psychotherapy, meditation, and am a Reiki master. I work with my higher guidance to work with you to release resistance and remove blockages in your life and help you to achieve your life goals.

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Elder-ssage: The Art and Sciene of Massage for the Aging Adult Friday 4-20-2012

Event Time:     9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
CEUs Offered: 6-Massage, Nursing, SW, LPC, Home Health Administrators
Event Cost: $150-includes lunch
Website for more Information: www.pattibiro.com
Event Description:
Aging hipsters are flocking to massage and spa services. If have or want to expand your services to aging clients, want to expand your target market, or work in a variety of elder care settings this course is for you!

The course includes lunch, great hand outs, and a comprehensive overview of massage services to aging adults from active to long term care residents! More details are on the website.
Contact for More Info

Patti Biro

7607127385

info@pattibiro.com
Presenter Bio:
Patti Biro is an approved provider of continuing professional education and the recent author of Aging Gracefully-Perhaps That Should Be Spa-fully” in Les Nouvelles Esthetique and Spa Magazine. In addition to spa and wellness consulting she is the Director of Education for the Day Spa Association.

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EFT CLASS WEDNESDAY APRIL 18

Event Time:     6:30-8:00pm

Event Location: 12915 Jones Maltsberger #600

Event Cost: $20
Website for more Information: www.jaynemorgankidd.com
Event Description:
An open class, useful to anyone at any level of EFT understanding, focusing on any emotional or physical issues. Newcomers will learn what they need to get started. Regular class members can continue to move through their issues with help from an experienced practitioner. And since this class will meet monthly, you can get help on an ongoing basis. This month’s focus is on reducing stress.
Contact for More Info

Jayne Morgan-Kidd
210-530-1024
jayne@jaynemorgankidd.com
Presenter Bio:
Jayne is a Licensed Professional Counselor offering EFT as a therapeutic technique. She is certified in the application of Emotional Freedom Techniques through Gary Craig’s (Founder of EFT) certification program. Besides EFT groups, she offers private sessions and accepts insurance.

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Healing Hartwork “Colon Hydrotherapy-Why would you want to do that?”Monday, April 16th

6:30 p.m.
Whole Foods Market – Training Room

Guest Speaker: Susan Cuellar, RCT

“Colon Hydrotherapy — why would you want to do that?”

Susan Cuellar is the leading colon hydrotherapist in San Antonio. With over 30years experience in her field, Susan will explain why CHT is important, how you can benefit, the difference between colon hydrotherapy and colonics as well as answer ALL the questions you’ve ever thought about but were afraid to ask!!! 19

**NOTE: Susan was scheduled
to speak at our March meeting,
but due to cancellation we have
rescheduled her for this month.

For more information, contact Michelle Hart:  info@healinghartwork.org

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Chords of Hope, benefit concert for Healing hartowrk Sunday April 15

A classical music concert benefiting Healing Hartwork, a cancer alternatives network

Featuring oboists Mark Ackerman, Mason Tran, Daniel Rios, Cellist Joshua Bolton and Pianist Kristin Roach
Music of Clara Schumann, Frances Poulenc, Robert Schumann, Johannes Brahms, Ludwig van Beethoven, and Brian Erickson

Admission is on a donation basis. Donations will be used to provide breast screenings for low income, uninsured women.

Sunday, April 15 at 3:00 pm
First Unitarian Universalist Church
7150 W. IH-10, San Antonio, TX 78213

For more information: 210-569-3506 or www.olmosensemble.org
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4 Course Raw Vegan Italian Dinner     Friday, April 13, 2012  RSVP

Dinner Location:  Counter Culture Cafe & Patio
inside Spectrum Athletic Club/Gold’s Gym
21044 Us Hwy 281 N  (Evans Rd.)
San Antonio, TX  78261

7 pm

on the patio* or inside the cafe

Carpaccio di Zucchini with cheese

Caesar Salad with Pizza Flavored Crackers

Pasta Primavera Tapenade

Fresh Fruit Compote with Biscotti

RSVP: Cafe (210) 489-6318 or Christa   (210) 710-4793

$22 prepaid, incl. tax and gratuity
$27 at the door, incl. tax and gratuity

PS.  Entire meal is free from gluten, wheat, dairy and soy.

*limited patio seating, so call NOW.
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 3 Hr  Abdominal Massage Class: Relieve Reproductive Issues for all Ages and Stages Thursday April 26

It is commonly accepted that painful periods and a whole host of other female problems are “normal.” They are most definitely NOT normal.  We have simply lost touch with some of the ways of self-care. In this 3 hour  class you will learn a simple self care massage technique that can be alleviate
•    painful periods
•     late, early, or irregular periods, headache
•     migraine with period
•    varicose veins of the legs
•     low back ache
•     frequent urination
•     vaginal yeast conditions
•     difficulty in getting pregnant
•     frequent miscarriages
•     difficult menopause….and the list goes on.

DATE and TIME: This 3 hour class will be offered in 2 morning and  2 evening sessions,  Thursday April 26 and Friday April 27 beginning at 9 am and at 6:30 pm.

COST: The suggested price is $60. If you have financial concerns, options are open. Class size is limited to 12 participants and each person will receive personal time from the facilitator.

ABOUT THE FACILITATOR: Zita Xavier has studied Mayan Abdominal Massage with Miss Beatrice Waight, Ann Drucker and Rosita Arvigo. She has been teaching and practicing this ancient self-care method since 1996. She developed Deep Listening Massage which she teaches at the Healing Spirits Massage School in Boulder, Colorado. She is also practices Vitalist Health and is certified as a Medical Herbalist.

ABOUT THIS TECHNIQUE: This simple abdominal self care massage technique , which is used all over the world, is coming back to our culture through the Mayan people.
“Traditional midwives and healers agree that most female troubles are caused by a wandering womb.” Rosita Arvigo, from her book Rainforest Home Remedies. Uterine ligaments are made to stretch to accommodate a growing fetus and to move freely when the bladder and bowel is full. These ligaments and muscles can weaken and loosen causing the uterus to fall downward, forward, backward, or to either side. A uterus in any of these positions is called a prolapsed or tipped uterus and can lead to all kinds of problems. A tipped uterus can often be returned to her happiest position with massage.

TO REGISTER and for INFORMATION  Contact Paula Davies at 210-722-5648 or pmdheal@earthlink.net.  Your space is reserved through your payment.

Women’s Self Care Class for Uterus:  Find Your Center and Relieve Reproductive Issues for all Ages and Stages Thursday, 4/ 26/12

“If a woman’s uterus is out of balance, so is she”—Don Elijio Panti

It is commonly accepted that painful periods and a whole host of other female problems are “normal.” They are most definitely NOT normal.  We have simply lost touch with some of the ways of self-care. In this 3 hour  class you will learn a simple self care massage technique that can be alleviate
•    painful periods
•     late, early, or irregular periods, headache
•     migraine with period
•    varicose veins of the legs
•     low back ache
•     frequent urination
•     vaginal yeast conditions
•     difficulty in getting pregnant
•     frequent miscarriages
•     difficult menopause….and the list goes on.

DATE and TIME: This 3 hour class will be offered in 3 sessions,  Thursday April 26 beginning at 9 am, 1:30pm and at 6:30 pm.

COST: The suggested price is $60. If you have financial concerns, options are open. Class size is limited to 12 participants and each person will receive personal time from the facilitator.

ABOUT THE FACILITATOR: Zita Xavier has studied Mayan Abdominal Massage with Miss Beatrice Waight, Ann Drucker and Rosita Arvigo. She has been teaching and practicing this ancient self-care method since 1996. She developed Deep Listening Massage which she teaches at the Healing Spirits Massage School in Boulder, Colorado. She is also practices Vitalist Health and is certified as a Medical Herbalist.

ABOUT THIS TECHNIQUE: This simple abdominal self care massage technique , which is used all over the world, is coming back to our culture through the Mayan people.
“Traditional midwives and healers agree that most female troubles are caused by a wandering womb.” Rosita Arvigo, from her book Rainforest Home Remedies. Uterine ligaments are made to stretch to accommodate a growing fetus and to move freely when the bladder and bowel is full. These ligaments and muscles can weaken and loosen causing the uterus to fall downward, forward, backward, or to either side. A uterus in any of these positions is called a prolapsed or tipped uterus and can lead to all kinds of problems. A tipped uterus can often be returned to her happiest position with massage.

TO REGISTER and for INFORMATION  Contact Paula Davies at 210-722-5648 or pmdheal@earthlink.net.  Your space is reserved through your payment.

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Is That A Wheat Belly? Radio Show!

Website for more Information: www.primaldietradio.com

Event Description:
Listen to any of Beverly Meyer’s LIVE radio podcasts with Voice America, the world’s largest internet radio provider. Her 3/21/12 show with the best-selling author of Wheat Belly, Cardiologist William Davis, is a good one! He explains about “modern” wheat and it’s effects on us. The book is great too. Go to www.primaldietradio.com and click to Listen Now to any show. It will play on your computer while you work. To play on iTunes, click over to Voice America at http://www.voiceamerica.com/show/2028/primal-diet-modern-health. The show has pulled huge listening numbers nationwide with about 20,000 podcasts listeners monthly.
Contact for More Info
beverly meyer or the staff at the Diet & Health Center

(210) 826-0034
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Reiki Training Level I Monday, April 16, 2012

Event Time: 8:30 – 4:30
Event Location: Stone Oak
Event Cost:$200
Website for more Information:
http://www.ofloveenergypractitioner.com/2012/03/reiki-i-training.html

Event Description:
Reiki I Training Class Objectives Include:

• Reiki defined
• How does Reiki work & what can it heal
• Briefly explain the Aura, Chakras & Meridians
• History of Reiki’s Origins
• Japanese and Western history of Reiki
• Reiki Principles
• Using Reiki
• Attunement and how it works.
• Reiki’s Healing Techniques
• Practice Standard Reiki Treatments
• Self Treatment

The class is a combination of lecture, discussion and experience. Practice time includes giving and receiving a Reiki treatment and practice using the Japanese Reiki Techniques mentioned on the website.

Contact for More Info

Amy Sikarskie

256-770-2322

ReikiHealing@att.net
Presenter Bio:
Amy Sikarskie is a Licensed Vocational Nurse with 11 years of experience in Energy Healing. She was trained as a Reiki Master in 2001 and is a life-long learner who continues studying the Healing Arts. Amy’s other trainings include: Karuna & Kundalini Reiki, Pranic Healing, The Recconnection, and Certification in Tools & Techniques of Energy Healing through Lion Heart Institute of Transpersonal Energy Healing, San Antonio. For more information on Amy Sikarskie or the classes and services she offers, please visit www.OfLoveEnergyPractitioner.com

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Sue’s March Newsletter

Website for more Information: www.SanAntonioBodyTalk.com

Event Description:
Sue Roddy Stewart’s March newsletter is now available to view online. Read it to learn about Earthing, this month’s Raindrop discount, how to replace all over-the-counter drugs with nine essential oils, a seven minute workout from Mehmet Oz, MD and much more.

Contact Sue to receive this newsletter by email each month.

Presenter Bio:
Sue Roddy Stewart is a Licensed Massage Therapist, Certified BodyTalk Practitioner and Essential Oils Educator. She can be reached at:sue@sanantoniobodytalk.com or (210) 415-5766.
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Office suite for lease July 1,2012
Center For Life, 12915 Jones Maltsberger #600

Website for more Information: www.thecenterforlife.com

Event Description:
The Center For Life is a handsome brick building with 5200 feet of space for natural health practitioners and associated businesses.
There is a 1000 foot suite coming up for lease at the end of June. I would like to have a great chiropractor, acupuncturist or doctor here to be in our great space.
Four offices, waiting, reception, bathroom, courtyard entrance. One office has a sink and kitchen cabinets. Very private and quiet.
Please pass the word to any natural health associate that might be interested. Thanks!
Beverly Meyer, Clinical and Holistic Nutritionist
Contact for More Info

beverly meyer or the staff at the Diet & Health Center

(210) 826-0034

beverly@dietandhelathcenter.info
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Transform Your Life seminar Saturday, April 21, 2012

Event Time:     11AM to 2PM
Event Location: 7122 San Pedro, San Antonio, TX
Event Cost: $60.00
Website for more Information: www.mitziwood.com
Event Description:
Let Mitzi Z. Wood of Harmony Hypnosis and Meditation Center teach you how to live a transformational life. Full of all the things you ever dreamed of in your life and free from all the things that no longer work for you today. Come and attune yourself to your inner counselor. The true voice of your being that connects you to your true self and the universe around you. Through this seminar you will learn the skills it takes to move forward with a plan of action for a more fulfilling and fruitful life. Live the life you have always wanted. Live stress free! Release your issues. Let go of the past.
Fulfill your dreams!

Join Mitzi Saturday, April 21st from 2 PM to 5 PM by registering at (210) 967-4400. The cost is $60.00. For more information contact Mitzi Z. Wood at blended@mitziwood.com
Contact for More Info

Mitzi Z. Wood

210-967-4400

blended@mitziwood.com
Presenter Bio:
I am a clinical social worker using the ability to blend with my higher self to help individuals discover their own ability to connect with their guidance and discover their own solutions to life experiences. I have been a psychotherapist for over 10 years and working with spiritual principles for over 20 years. I am trained in hypnosis, traditional psychotherapy, meditation, and am a Reiki master. I work with my higher guidance to work with you to release resistance and remove blockages in your life and help you to achieve your life goals.
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Connections Sponsored Yin Yoga at Tri-Point Tuesdays

Tuesdays from 12:30-1:30–Yin Yoga classes at Tri-Point meeting room. Class is by donation. Requested donation is $5.00. Bring a mat  Wear comfortable clothing. We practice Yin Yoga from the lineage of Paulie Zink, Paul Grilley and Sarah Powers. Meditative static postures. Everyone is welcome. Please go to their web site for more information.
Practice is led by Mary Martha McNeel

Tuesdays from 1:30-2:30– Yin Yoga classes at Tri-Point meeting room. Class is by donation. Requested donation is $5.00. Bring a mat
Wear comfortable clothing. We practice Yin Yoga–Static Yoga. You gather energy in the postures and feel energized. everyone is welcome. There are no restrictions on ability to donate just attend. Practice is led by Mary
Martha McNeel. For more information on the location call 210-738-7733.
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PREPARING MULTIPLE MEALS AT ONCE-Fun class!- Saturday, 4/7/12

This is a FUN class.  Not a cooking class, but a class about cooking.  Beverly will help you get organized, know what to buy, and how to prepare a lot of food at one time.  You CAN do this, and you’ll be ever-so-grateful! Bring a friend or two…

April 7, 2012 (SATURDAY)         9:30 – 12:30      $50.

CALL the Diet and Health Center (210) 826-0034 TO REGISTER. THANKS!
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Free REIKI CIRCLE Tuesday, April 10

Whether you know anything about Reiki or not, you are welcome to come and observe, learn and participate.

The Reiki Healing Circle is open to everyone. Reiki treatments will be given free of charge.  Reiki is a system of healing that is used to restore flow and balance on the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual planes.
When:  7-8:30 p.m., Briana Brooks’ Office, 6323 Sovereign,
Suite 186
, San Antonio, TX

For more information call Briana at (210) 365-1400.

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Austin Functional Medicine: Autism and the Link with Enzymes April 12, 2012

Guest speaker Dr. Rolf Habersang, Professor of Pediatrics at TTUHSC-Amarillo, will share his unique integrative approach and clinical insight in dealing with Autism.
His eye-opening opinions on the likely causes of Autism and related conditions will also establish the fact that the need for digestive enzymes has never been greater.

Dinner at 7pm Lecture 7:30
Location:
The Austin Centre
3809 S.2nd St.
Austin TX 78704
512-440-1010
www.theaustincentre.com
One block north of the intersection of Ben White and S. First St.

Fee:          $ 20.00 Copay , Vendors welcome.
Please RSVP  to Tom Schnorr   via email drugschnorr@gmail.com
Or 512-345-1444
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San Antonio Professional Study Group for Trauma and Dissociation Wednesday, 4/4/12

12:15 to 1:45 PM

Location:  8930 Fourwinds Dr., Conference room #202 – 2nd Floor, San Antonio, TX – Map attached

Discussion leader: Barry Blackman, LPC/S
Past President of the Texas Mental Health Counselors Association
Topic: Beyond Paranoia: Clinical Practice Habits for Professional Peacefulness
This presentation meets the LPC Code for Ethics CEUs.
See Attachments for LPC Code – Current & Proposed changes.

Bring your lunch and bring a friend!  Free  LPC Ethics CEUs provided!

Please call 210-541-1400 & let us know that you plan to come