What if that weight gain you can't seem to loose is actually just an accumulation of toxins and trauma to your body from years of living causing your body to retain a "Solid Bloat" feeling???
At Take A New Approach Health & Wellness Center here in Lexington, KY we use tools such as Vacu-Therapy, MediCupping, Ionic Foot Detoxing, Lyphatic & Therapeutic Massage to help your body release toxins. We also provide Individualized Health & Nutritional Screening using our Total Body Scanning Device... along with that education and coaching you might need to help you maintain your health and to feel your best.
Below is an article on "Solid Bloat" written by Anita Shannon where she covers this material in depth. Check it out and if your in the area and find this resonates with you... give us a call. We have the tools and are here to help!
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“SOLID BLOAT”- What If We’re Not Fat?
By Anita J Shannon
An unrecognized pathological condition is affecting a large segment
of the population and could be a key component of disease and
degeneration, allergies and addictions, as well as obesity and toxicity.
The condition is “Solid Bloat” and often manifests as weight gain or
cellulite, and can eventually lead to serious health issues. Working
with vacuum therapies not only effectively assists in eliminating years
of Solid Bloat accumulation, it also provides information about the
cause and nature of the condition.
How many times have we looked in the mirror over the years, only to
see one of our parents appearing right before our eyes? What is this
gradual weight gain that we casually identify as a sign of aging? One
answer is the “walking history” that our body has become … layers of
chemical and physical impacts that the body has processed and often
stored due to an overload of the systems. The body tissues and
structures of the body become congested and further compromised, and an
unhealthy environment is created.
Let’s take a look at the formation
of Solid Bloat in the body and some of its causes. The physical
formation of the deposits is simple; heat from inflamed tissue slowly
dehydrates the surrounding lymph, which inhibits any further drainage.
Fascia fuses together from the heat and the congestion spreads through
the upper tissues and skin surface. This inflammation can come from a
myriad of sources such as surgeries, injuries, chronic movement
patterns, and even childhood diseases and exposure to toxicities …
resulting in unidentified allergies.
The surprise for so many people
is that they have chronic conditions that may have been caused by
something so long ago in their life, such as being exposed to excessive
cigarette smoke as a child. There is a whole group of us that grew up in
the 40’s through the 70’s and had to endure our parents smoking in the
house and car. As the cups move over the back, a grey color can be seen
under the skin, and if a cup is parked for even a short time, the
discoloration may stay visible after the treatment. The chronic heat in
the lungs … from childhood … inflames and dehydrates the surrounding
tissue and body fluids.
It is imperative to use clear cups for
treatments so that the cup can become a magnifying glass into the body.
Large white deposits against pink skin indicate congestion and “divots”
will quickly show adhesions, restrictions and the true nature of scars.
The epidural insertion point can often still be seen on women who gave
birth over 25 years ago and can frequently be a source of restriction
that has spread throughout the back. It is important to observe the
colors of the tissue in the cup, and test the skin for heat levels after
the cup is removed to assess inflammation levels underneath.
Palpating
Solid Bloat can be done with the hands and through the cups. Discern
the texture of the tissue both with tactile and visual insight. Is the
tissue hot or cold, pink or white … or mottled, is it hard and bumpy,
soft and spongy, discolored?
One student, 29, experienced her skin
turning very yellow after the first day of class. There seemed to be no
reasonable explanation until she called her mother and found that she
had been severely
jaundiced as a baby. She then shared with the class that she had
always had problems bending forward because of a “catch” in the lower
right ribs. Her class partner worked that day over her liver and the
student finally discovered the freedom of movement that most of us
normally enjoy.
Some clients can experience a light “burning” sensation or itching as
old toxins in the tissues are stimulated, and heavy discolorations can
appear on the skin from old surgeries and injuries. Any old residue in
the congested lymph can trigger the immune system and it is important to
dredge and drain the tissues slowly in those who already live with
auto-immune disorders and degenerative diseases. But what an amazing
benefit for those conditions … to drain out the thick congestion that
can be filled with a large volume of immune system irritants!
What
impact could we have on those who are recovering from addictions such as
tobacco and other drugs? If the Solid Bloat on these people contains a
large residue of their addictive substance, it would be extremely
beneficial to drain out the congestion and remove the triggers for cell
receptors. This could also be effective for those who are losing a large
quantity of weight, much of which is actually Solid Bloat.
Have you
ever massaged a client’s head and found deposits of a gel-like
substance? What if this is the same Solid Bloat, and has been created by
acute or chronic inflammation of the brain tissue? Theories abound that
chronic inflammation of the body tissues from allergies and toxicities
can also inflame the brain, severely clouding short term memory and even
lead to mental pathologies. What if this inflamed condition is part of
the diseases that we call dementia and Alzheimer’s?
Examining the natural body reaction to injury or illness, we find
that the cycle is consistent. Injury or illness occurs and the body
creates inflammation, which brings increased blood flow to the area.
This also draws fluids and immune system elements into the region to
deal with the condition. The PH shifts to acid and the tissue takes on a
positive charge polarity. Adequate recovery will allow the body to
shift back to a negative charge in the tissue and an alkaline PH when
healing is complete. This action is similar and linked to the
sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous sub-systems of the autonomic
nervous system. The problem is that very few people actually give the
body any recovery time. Therefore, the affected area or system stays in
the acid PH with a positive charge and never shifts back to healthy
tissue. This can continue for life in the body! Inflammation continues
and dehydrates the tissue and lymph. The toxins and debris from the
immune system response become trapped in the congestion and the issue
becomes chronic. The acid PH of the tissue blocks oxygenation and
nutrients, and dehydrated tissue cannot even absorb hydration that is
available. The tissue or system now becomes vulnerable to all kinds of
new pathologies and the entire immune system is overly stimulated and
strained.
So how does vacuum therapy work to eliminate Solid Bloat
and open drainage in the body?
The biggest impact is on the lymphatic
system; the vacuum will open and create space, release old scars and
fascial adhesions to create unimpeded drainage, and aid in decongestion
of the lymph terminations in tissues. As the cup glides over the skin
and underlying tissue, the vacuum should open the flaps of the lymph
micro-vessel in a wave-like motion. This can help to dislodge trapped
protein molecules that may have been blocking an open flap and gently triggers the entire lymphatic
system. Static placement of cups is not as beneficial in this type of
bodywork, since leaving constant suction on one spot will draw
congestion into an area. A great example of this is how effective static
placement of a cup is for pulling a cyst into an easily removable form
for surgical procedures.
Vacuum therapies use vascular dilation to
bring heat to the area and liquefy the old lymph for easy movement, and
use the same vascular dilation to eliminate the latent inflammation from
the tissue and stop the cycle. These techniques also assist by changing
the PH and polarity of the tissue to create a healthy environment and
allow healing. This can affect even very old injuries and finally free
the tissue or joint to function at optimal levels.
Let’s now take
into consideration the emotional-somatic components of Solid Bloat and
its importance in working with vacuum therapies. A pattern has been
found that many auto-immune disorders might be linked to a
post-traumatic stress syndrome combined with exposure to a toxic
element. As the other elements of medications, immune system debris, and
tissue wastes are dredged and drained there may also be the presence of
neurochemicals in the congestion. This can trigger intense dreams or an
emotional response to treatment, yet can be a wonderful elimination of a
nervous system trigger and may truly help the client to recognize a
deep part of their condition.
One important piece of information that working with the cups has
shown us is the presence of “phantom breast syndrome”. Imagine the
emotional debris that is left in the tissue along with the injury from a
mastectomy, especially a radical procedure. When a large breast cup is
placed over the area and the tissue is gently pumped to facilitate
release of restrictive scar tissues and drainage of the congested lymph,
the reaction has been nothing short of spectacular. Reactions have
ranged from tears to a radiant smile as the “phantom breast” … the
energy field of the breast … feels again. Creating space in the existing
tissue and surgical scarring for the remaining lymphatic system to
re-establish itself, releasing old inflammation from the medical
procedure, and changing the PH and polarity of the tissue so that it can
heal is of crucial value in these cases, yet the emotional and
energetic healing is also of utmost importance.
Consider the person
who cannot lose weight, whether slightly overweight to clinically obese
and undergoing surgical procedures. What a gift to their self esteem to
finally find out that some of the problem has been Solid Bloat. What a
great treatment for a client to have old C-section scars comfortably
released, and the restored lymph flow to the upper inguinal nodes
significantly diminishing the large belly that she had carried around
for years.
The best possible adjunct therapy for Bariatric surgeries
is a series of MediCupping™ sessions to open the lymphatic system,
dredge and drain old congestion and move it out to be eliminated. When
working on a client who has lost a large amount of weight, it is so
rewarding to move a large “saddlebag” from one leg and have them stand
up to compare the difference!
These kinds of results, and educating
the client on how they may have come to be in the shape they are in,
seem to offer a sense of relief to many. It appears to lift some blame
that they have placed on themselves as to why they have cellulite when
they have a healthy lifestyle … or why they have gained more and more
weight over the years. Viewing their body and tissues through the cup
offers insight into the history of their body experiences and how these
have affected their current health.
Having a tool that assists in evaluation and also provides the most
comfortable and effective methods of affecting client health at such a
profound level is of major benefit to today’s therapists. The results
are often dramatic and visible, since vacuum therapies work nicely with
the homeostatic mechanisms of the body. The addition of such adjunct
therapies as aromatherapy, taping and magnetic micro-cups can become a
complete tool box for working with an extremely wide variety of client
conditions.
A great
practice body is your own! Work just on your face and/or body twice each
week for one month and take pictures of what happens. Not only will
your sinuses feel clearer, and even your eyesight and digestive function
might benefit, but your true face and body can come back out from under
any Solid Bloat. Now, take a look in the mirror to see who is there …
This article is copyrighted material written by the following author:
ANITA J. SHANNON is a Licensed Massage Therapist and a licensed
Cosmetologist since 1983, specializing in skin care, body treatments,
clinical Aromatherapy and various modalities of massage therapy. She is a
national educator since 1990, appearing at national Spa and Massage
conventions each year, and appeared as a co-host for four years on the
television show “Health Options Today” with Dr. Mitchell Ghen.
Anita
is the Director of Advanced Continuing Education (ACE), an NCBTMB CE
provider established in 2001, and has presented numerous workshops on
ACE Massage Cupping™ at international locations since 2002. Anita has
been published on this subject in Massage Today, Massage Magazine and
Les Nouvelles Esthetiques. She has published five educational videos on
vacuum therapies and is currently writing a book on the subject.
www.massagecupping.com www.medicupping.com www.theracupping.com www.cuppingtherapy.com
Saturday, October 24, 2015
FACE & BODY CONTOURING USING MEDICUPPING AND MASSAGE CUPPING @ TAKE A NEW APPROACH HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTER
This is an article written by Anita Shannon LMT explaining Medicupping and developed this tool or modality that we are providing here @ Take A New Approach Health & Wellness Center in Lexington, KY. We are getting good results from detoxing tissue, to releasing scar adhesion(s) and loosening fascial tissue allowing for better lyphatic flow and drainage.
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SUCCESSFUL FACE & BODY CONTOURING USING ACE MASSAGE CUPPING™ AND MEDICUPPING™ THERAPIES
By Anita Shannon
ACE Massage Cupping™ and MediCupping™ therapies are proving to be incredibly effective approaches to face and body contouring services. By creating suction and negative pressure these techniques are used to drain excess fluids and toxins, loosen adhesions and lift connective tissue, and bring blood flow to stagnant muscles and skin. This versatile method can easily be modified to accomplish a range of techniques, including lymphatic drainage.
One of the most amazing aspects of these techniques is the "separation" that the vacuum produces in tissue layers. This enables water absorption and renewed blood flow to dehydrated undernourished tissue, which is invaluable in body contouring treatments. Separation of tissue can be a huge catalyst for change as the body begins to eliminate chronic congestion and lymph becomes more fluid.
How is ACE Massage Cupping™ therapy accomplished? The cup is positioned over the area of the body to be treated and suction is created using a vacuum gun. The more traditional method involves inserting a flame into a glass cup to create the vacuum. The suction level can range from light to heavy, and the movements performed by the therapist can be stimulating or sedating.
What is the difference between ACE Massage Cupping™ therapy and Traditional Chinese Cupping Therapy? In Traditional Chinese Medicine, stationary cups are placed on the skin and left for a period of five to fifteen minutes. The goal of Chinese cupping therapy is to move stagnation of blood and chi, disperse internal heat, and other applications based on Traditional Chinese Medical diagnostics. Another technique is “moving cups”. In TCM, this is used to raise the “sha” to the surface when treating large areas. In Europe, stationary cupping is also used in the home on both adults and children for respiratory conditions. In many countries, cups are frequently found on pharmacy shelves and in home medicine cabinets for family use.
In ACE Massage Cupping™, the pracitioner will administer oil or lotion to facilitate smooth movement. The entire back may be treated, including the neck, shoulders, middle and lower back, and sacral area. The hip and thigh areas may also be treated, and abdominal Massage Cupping™ feels just incredible. The technique consists of specific movements and protocols to enable the therapist to easily facilitate change for the client!
What is MediCupping™ therapy?
This term describes the use of incredibly versatile mechanical equipment to perform techniques based on Massage Cupping™ practice and theory. This equipment is more appropriate for spas, medical spas, and medical offices. There are many reputable pieces OF equipment on the market today for face and body contouring, and the model used for MediCupping™ therapy has demonstrated a high level of efficacy due to design features that allow the practitioner to customize the therapy as well as document settings and results.
What are the benefits of ACE Massage Cupping™ and MediCupping™ therapies? The skin will turn pink with vigorous movements, indicating that the circulation has been brought to the surface. Application of topical products immediately after treatment will enable the absorption of the product deep into the tissue. The increased local blood supply to the muscles and skin will bring nourishment and allow for toxins to be carried away via the veins, making these therapies wonderfully effective as an addition to a massage, body treatment, or other therapeutic service.
An effective application of this technique is in the treatment of cellulite. A very light suction provides drainage, while heavier application can be used to stimulate circulation and loosen adhesions or “dimpling.” The body should be treated prior to a wrapping procedure to enhance the absorption of product. Clients enjoy the warm feeling of energized tissue being painted with soothing algae, mud or gel before being enveloped.
The ACE Massage Cupping™ and MediCupping™ techniques include a highly effective Face Lifting and Drainage Treatment and a Body Contouring Cocoon treatment. Difference can be seen and felt directly after the session, and should continue to progress for the next few days. The Face Lifting and Drainage Treatments have produced spectacular results that are often evident immediately after treating one half of the face. Each successive treatment on the face and body enables the lymphatic system to activate, and tissues to receive nourishment and hydration. What a great treatment program for pre- and post-operative conditions!
How does this therapy feel? The sensation is truly indescribable. People often experience deep warmth and a tingling sensation long after the treatment has ended. The action on the nervous system is sedating and people will often descend into a profound state of relaxation. The presence of a deep snore is common!
People often report that the experience stayed with them longer than most treatments, and the speed with which these therapies effect change in texture of the tissue is truly amazing. When used in a treatment series, the results are cumulative. Yet even in a single treatment, a long-term physical issue may be resolved. Applications for these techniques include body contouring, scar tissue treatment, pre-surgery prepping and post-surgery recovery (face and body), and more. Conditions that have responded well include edema, cellulite, spider veins and varicosities, weight loss issues, and many more.
What is the discoloration that occurs after some treatments? There is a "marked" difference between Traditional Chinese Cupping and the ACE Massage Cupping™ or MediCupping™ techniques. The marks that are commonly left from Chinese Medical treatments are the desired result. ACE Massage Cupping™ and MediCupping™ very rarely produce this discoloration, called a “cup kiss” or “doo-hickey.” If this appears during the treatment, it’s just an added bonus indicating release of intense stagnation of body fluid and toxins in the area. This is not a bruise and will dissipate anywhere between a few hours and a few days. It is also unlikely that it will re-occur in the same area.
Are ACE Massage Cupping™ and MediCupping™ therapies safe? These methods are used safely on children, adults and elderly persons. The most common misuse of these techniques is overuse. These are intense therapies, and impact on the body systems is significant. In particular, children, the elderly, persons with diabetes and those on blood thinners should be treated gently. After any ACE Massage Cupping™ or MediCupping™ treatment, it is important to avoid exposure to excessive heat or cold, and sufficient hydration is required to facilitate elimination. The practitioner must take a complete assessment of specific conditions at the time of treatment into consideration.
ACE Massage Cupping™ and MediCupping therapies are easy techniques to do, but they are not simple. To achieve maximum results safely, training is required. Workshops, educational DVDs and manuals are available. A great way to determine if this therapy is appropriate for your business is to schedule a treatment for yourself. Be sure to check that the practitioner is certified in these modalities for the best experience, or visit a booth at a national convention for a demonstration!
Treat your clients to an effective and pleasurable way to regain a
healthy appearance and feeling of vitality. Just ask them….. “How fluid does your body feel?”
ANITA J. SHANNON is a Licensed Massage Therapist and a licensed Cosmetologist since 1983, specializing in skin care, body treatments, Clinical Aromatherapy and various modalities of massage therapy. She is a national educator since 1990, appearing at major national Spa and Massage conventions each year, and appeared as a co-host for four years on the television show “Health Options Today”with Dr. Mitchell Ghen.
Anita is the Director of Advanced Continuing Education, an NCBTMB CE provider, and has presented numerous workshops on ACE Massage Cupping™ and MediCupping™ at national locations since creating these brands of therapy in 2002. Anita has been published in Les Nouvelles Esthetique-US, Massage Today and Massage Magazine. She has published five educational videos on ACE Massage Cupping™, MediCupping™ and TheraCupping™ and is currently writing a book on VacuTherapies™.
www.massagecupping.com www.medicupping.com
Copyright 2008 Anita J Shannon and TheraCupping™, LLC
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SUCCESSFUL FACE & BODY CONTOURING USING ACE MASSAGE CUPPING™ AND MEDICUPPING™ THERAPIES
By Anita Shannon
ACE Massage Cupping™ and MediCupping™ therapies are proving to be incredibly effective approaches to face and body contouring services. By creating suction and negative pressure these techniques are used to drain excess fluids and toxins, loosen adhesions and lift connective tissue, and bring blood flow to stagnant muscles and skin. This versatile method can easily be modified to accomplish a range of techniques, including lymphatic drainage.
One of the most amazing aspects of these techniques is the "separation" that the vacuum produces in tissue layers. This enables water absorption and renewed blood flow to dehydrated undernourished tissue, which is invaluable in body contouring treatments. Separation of tissue can be a huge catalyst for change as the body begins to eliminate chronic congestion and lymph becomes more fluid.
How is ACE Massage Cupping™ therapy accomplished? The cup is positioned over the area of the body to be treated and suction is created using a vacuum gun. The more traditional method involves inserting a flame into a glass cup to create the vacuum. The suction level can range from light to heavy, and the movements performed by the therapist can be stimulating or sedating.
What is the difference between ACE Massage Cupping™ therapy and Traditional Chinese Cupping Therapy? In Traditional Chinese Medicine, stationary cups are placed on the skin and left for a period of five to fifteen minutes. The goal of Chinese cupping therapy is to move stagnation of blood and chi, disperse internal heat, and other applications based on Traditional Chinese Medical diagnostics. Another technique is “moving cups”. In TCM, this is used to raise the “sha” to the surface when treating large areas. In Europe, stationary cupping is also used in the home on both adults and children for respiratory conditions. In many countries, cups are frequently found on pharmacy shelves and in home medicine cabinets for family use.
In ACE Massage Cupping™, the pracitioner will administer oil or lotion to facilitate smooth movement. The entire back may be treated, including the neck, shoulders, middle and lower back, and sacral area. The hip and thigh areas may also be treated, and abdominal Massage Cupping™ feels just incredible. The technique consists of specific movements and protocols to enable the therapist to easily facilitate change for the client!
What is MediCupping™ therapy?
This term describes the use of incredibly versatile mechanical equipment to perform techniques based on Massage Cupping™ practice and theory. This equipment is more appropriate for spas, medical spas, and medical offices. There are many reputable pieces OF equipment on the market today for face and body contouring, and the model used for MediCupping™ therapy has demonstrated a high level of efficacy due to design features that allow the practitioner to customize the therapy as well as document settings and results.
What are the benefits of ACE Massage Cupping™ and MediCupping™ therapies? The skin will turn pink with vigorous movements, indicating that the circulation has been brought to the surface. Application of topical products immediately after treatment will enable the absorption of the product deep into the tissue. The increased local blood supply to the muscles and skin will bring nourishment and allow for toxins to be carried away via the veins, making these therapies wonderfully effective as an addition to a massage, body treatment, or other therapeutic service.
An effective application of this technique is in the treatment of cellulite. A very light suction provides drainage, while heavier application can be used to stimulate circulation and loosen adhesions or “dimpling.” The body should be treated prior to a wrapping procedure to enhance the absorption of product. Clients enjoy the warm feeling of energized tissue being painted with soothing algae, mud or gel before being enveloped.
The ACE Massage Cupping™ and MediCupping™ techniques include a highly effective Face Lifting and Drainage Treatment and a Body Contouring Cocoon treatment. Difference can be seen and felt directly after the session, and should continue to progress for the next few days. The Face Lifting and Drainage Treatments have produced spectacular results that are often evident immediately after treating one half of the face. Each successive treatment on the face and body enables the lymphatic system to activate, and tissues to receive nourishment and hydration. What a great treatment program for pre- and post-operative conditions!
How does this therapy feel? The sensation is truly indescribable. People often experience deep warmth and a tingling sensation long after the treatment has ended. The action on the nervous system is sedating and people will often descend into a profound state of relaxation. The presence of a deep snore is common!
People often report that the experience stayed with them longer than most treatments, and the speed with which these therapies effect change in texture of the tissue is truly amazing. When used in a treatment series, the results are cumulative. Yet even in a single treatment, a long-term physical issue may be resolved. Applications for these techniques include body contouring, scar tissue treatment, pre-surgery prepping and post-surgery recovery (face and body), and more. Conditions that have responded well include edema, cellulite, spider veins and varicosities, weight loss issues, and many more.
What is the discoloration that occurs after some treatments? There is a "marked" difference between Traditional Chinese Cupping and the ACE Massage Cupping™ or MediCupping™ techniques. The marks that are commonly left from Chinese Medical treatments are the desired result. ACE Massage Cupping™ and MediCupping™ very rarely produce this discoloration, called a “cup kiss” or “doo-hickey.” If this appears during the treatment, it’s just an added bonus indicating release of intense stagnation of body fluid and toxins in the area. This is not a bruise and will dissipate anywhere between a few hours and a few days. It is also unlikely that it will re-occur in the same area.
Are ACE Massage Cupping™ and MediCupping™ therapies safe? These methods are used safely on children, adults and elderly persons. The most common misuse of these techniques is overuse. These are intense therapies, and impact on the body systems is significant. In particular, children, the elderly, persons with diabetes and those on blood thinners should be treated gently. After any ACE Massage Cupping™ or MediCupping™ treatment, it is important to avoid exposure to excessive heat or cold, and sufficient hydration is required to facilitate elimination. The practitioner must take a complete assessment of specific conditions at the time of treatment into consideration.
ACE Massage Cupping™ and MediCupping therapies are easy techniques to do, but they are not simple. To achieve maximum results safely, training is required. Workshops, educational DVDs and manuals are available. A great way to determine if this therapy is appropriate for your business is to schedule a treatment for yourself. Be sure to check that the practitioner is certified in these modalities for the best experience, or visit a booth at a national convention for a demonstration!
Treat your clients to an effective and pleasurable way to regain a
healthy appearance and feeling of vitality. Just ask them….. “How fluid does your body feel?”
ANITA J. SHANNON is a Licensed Massage Therapist and a licensed Cosmetologist since 1983, specializing in skin care, body treatments, Clinical Aromatherapy and various modalities of massage therapy. She is a national educator since 1990, appearing at major national Spa and Massage conventions each year, and appeared as a co-host for four years on the television show “Health Options Today”with Dr. Mitchell Ghen.
Anita is the Director of Advanced Continuing Education, an NCBTMB CE provider, and has presented numerous workshops on ACE Massage Cupping™ and MediCupping™ at national locations since creating these brands of therapy in 2002. Anita has been published in Les Nouvelles Esthetique-US, Massage Today and Massage Magazine. She has published five educational videos on ACE Massage Cupping™, MediCupping™ and TheraCupping™ and is currently writing a book on VacuTherapies™.
www.massagecupping.com www.medicupping.com
Copyright 2008 Anita J Shannon and TheraCupping™, LLC
Thursday, December 25, 2014
Have You Heard Of The Leaky - Gut Epedimic ?? Hear Is One Way To Help Heal Your Intestinal Lining.
When your intestinal lining is repeatedly damaged from Inflammatory foods it becomes unhealthy, cells mutate and die which results in literally a leaky gut. These damaged cells called microvilli become unable to do their job properly. They become unable to process and utilize the nutrients and enzymes that are vital to proper digestion.
Eventually, digestion is impaired and absorption of nutrients is negatively affected. As more exposure occurs, your body initiates an attack on these foreign invaders. It responds with inflammation, allergic reactions, and other symptoms we relate to a variety of diseases.
Leaky gut is the root of many allergies and autoimmune disorders, for example. When combined with toxic overload, you have a perfect storm that can lead to neurological disorders like autism, ADHD, and learning disabilities.
The best diet is an elimination diet, which means taking out all inflammatory foods. This includes high-fiber foods, processed foods, and anything that is going to be difficult to digest.
One of the main foods that you can use is bone broth, because not only is it very easily digested, it also contains profound immune-optimizing components that are foundational building blocks for the treatment of autoimmune diseases.
As your leaky gut begins to heal and your health improves, certain foods are added back in, but bone broth remains a staple because it is so incredibly nourishing for your body. This is why, even if you don't have gut issues, it is still a wonderful staple food to include in your diet.
Eventually, digestion is impaired and absorption of nutrients is negatively affected. As more exposure occurs, your body initiates an attack on these foreign invaders. It responds with inflammation, allergic reactions, and other symptoms we relate to a variety of diseases.
Leaky gut is the root of many allergies and autoimmune disorders, for example. When combined with toxic overload, you have a perfect storm that can lead to neurological disorders like autism, ADHD, and learning disabilities.
The best diet is an elimination diet, which means taking out all inflammatory foods. This includes high-fiber foods, processed foods, and anything that is going to be difficult to digest.
One of the main foods that you can use is bone broth, because not only is it very easily digested, it also contains profound immune-optimizing components that are foundational building blocks for the treatment of autoimmune diseases.
As your leaky gut begins to heal and your health improves, certain foods are added back in, but bone broth remains a staple because it is so incredibly nourishing for your body. This is why, even if you don't have gut issues, it is still a wonderful staple food to include in your diet.
Top Reasons to Eat Bone Broth
There are many reasons for incorporating good-old-fashioned bone broth into your diet. The following health benefits attest to its status as "good medicine."
Helps heal and seal your gut, and promotes healthy digestion: The gelatin found in bone broth is a hydrophilic colloid. It attracts and holds liquids, including digestive juices, thereby supporting proper digestion Inhibits infection caused by cold and flu viruses, etc.: A study published over a decade ago found that chicken soup indeed has medicinal qualities, significantly mitigating infection1 Reduces joint pain and inflammation, courtesy of chondroitin sulphates, glucosamine, and other compounds extracted from the boiled down cartilage Fights inflammation: Amino acids such as glycine, proline, and arginine all have anti-inflammatory effects.
Arginine, for example, has been found to be particularly beneficial for the treatment of sepsis2 (whole-body inflammation). Glycine also has calming effects, which may help you sleep betterPromotes strong, healthy bones: Bone broth contains high amounts of calcium, magnesium, and other nutrients that play an important role in healthy bone formation Promotes healthy hair and nail growth, thanks to the gelatin in the broth
Choose High-Quality Bones from Grass-Fed Animals
The recipe that follows is from The Heal Your Gut Cookbook: Nutrient-Dense Recipes for Intestinal Health Using the GAPS Diet. Written by Hilary Boynton and Mary Brackett, it shares helpful tips on how to "heal and seal" your gut so that profound healing can take place.
Hilary Boynton is a food advocate and a certified holistic health counselor who runs several local food co-ops and teaches cooking classes out of her home. Mary Brackett is a photographer and whole foods advocate who seeks out projects that illustrate the importance of healthy choices.
This bone broth recipe is a classic and one you'll want to keep for future reference. Below I've also included tips on how to make this recipe using a slow cooker or different types of bones, such as chicken. Perhaps the most important caveat when making broth, whether you're using chicken or beef, is to make sure the bones are from organically raised, pastured or grass-fed animals.
As noted by Sally Fallon, chickens raised in concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) tend to produce stock that doesn't gel, and this gelatin has long been valued for its therapeutic properties.3 As noted by Boynton:
"You definitely want to get the best bones you can get—bones from pastured animals. If you can't find a farmer in your area, reach out to your local Weston A. Price chapter leader... There are also resources to get homemade bone broth if you can't make it yourself. ...If you can only get CAFO bones, I guess you go with that. You can still get some healing benefits. But it would be better to go with bones from pastured animals."
A Basic Bone Broth Recipe
The recipe that follows calls for beef bones, but you can also make bone broth using whole organic chicken, whole fish (including the head) or fish bones, or pork. Each will render a different flavor. Boynton and Brackett actually suggest starting with chicken because it has the mildest flavor (beef tends to be more overpowering). If you're using chicken, simply place the entire chicken, raw, into the pot in place of the beef bones and proceed with the recipe as follows.
One note, if cooking a whole chicken, the meat should start separating from the bone after about 2 hours. Simply remove the chicken from the pot and separate the meat from the bones. Then place the bones back in and continue to simmer. You can even use bones from a roasted chicken or turkey carcass to make bone broth, which is incredibly cost effective since you would otherwise throw them away.
Ingredients:
- 3-4 pounds beef marrow and knuckle bones
- 2 pounds meaty bones such as short ribs
- ½ cup raw apple cider vinegar
- 4 quarts filtered water
- 3 celery stalks, halved
- 3 carrots, halved
- 3 onions, quartered
- Handful of fresh parsley
- Sea salt
Method:
- Place bones in a pot or a crockpot, add apple cider vinegar and water, and let the mixture sit for 1 hour so the vinegar can leach the mineral out of the bones.
- Add more water if needed to cover the bones.
- Add the vegetables bring to a boil and skim the scum from the top and discard.
- Reduce to a low simmer, cover, and cook for 24-72 hours (if you're not comfortable leaving the pot to simmer overnight, turn off the heat and let it sit overnight, then turn it back on and let simmer all day the next day)
- During the last 10 minutes of cooking, throw in a handful of fresh parsley for added flavor and minerals.
- Let the broth cool and strain it, making sure all marrow is knocked out of the marrow bones and into the broth.
- Add sea salt to taste and drink the broth as is or store in fridge up to 5 to 7 days or freezer up to 6 months for use in soups or stews.
How to Make Bone Broth Using Your Slow Cooker
Bone broth is an example of a traditional food that's easily adaptable to your modern lifestyle. Even if you're away from home most of the day, you can still prepare homemade bone broth by using a slow cooker. To use a slow cooker, you will need to first bring the broth to a boil in a pot on your stove, then skim the scum off the top. Pay careful attention to this stage, as once the broth begins to boil the scum is rolled right back into the broth. The scum are the impurities that you want to remove. You can then transfer the broth to your slow cooker and turn it on to low heat for 24 to 72 hours.
Saturday, September 13, 2014
What Is In The Products You Are Using On Your Body Everyday? Are They Really Healthy??
Are You Using Antibacterial Hand Soaps and Sanitizers?
Well that antibacterial hand soap you think is important to keeping you healthy, may be doing just the opposite. Triclosan is the ingredient added to soaps and other products such as clothing, kitchenware, furniture, and toys. It also may be added to personal care items such as body washes, toothpastes, and some cosmetics.
Several recent studies have come out that indicate that it is not the benign substance first thought. In fact, it is a highly toxic pesticide that has become ubiquitous in our environment and our bodies through widespread use.
Triclosan is In Everything
Companies have jumped on the bandwagon of antibacterial products and have put it in everything — it’s in baby toys and kitchen utensils as well as personal care products. This increases human exposure to it exponentially. These companies benefit from the public misconception that we must kill all bacteria in order to be well.
However, an article in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases 2007, entitled Consumer Antibacterial Soaps: Effective or Just Risky?, concludes that antibacterial soaps show no health benefits over plain soaps.
This follows a recommendation by the FDA Nonprescription Drugs Advisory Committee in 2005 in a statement that antibacterial soaps and washes are no more effective than regular soap and water in fighting infections and may not be worth the risk of spawning resistant bacteria.
Industry Representatives Object
Representatives of soap and detergent companies say their products live up to their labels, which claim that they significantly reduce the presence of germs on the hands.
“We believe that the benefit of reducing harmful germs on the skin is apparent… We are concerned that consumers’ access to these products might be limited in some way,” said an industry rep.
Of course he is concerned. When people realize how toxic it is, they will stop using it.
WARNING:
Triclosan has been Found in Body Fluids
Triclosan has been found in human urine, as well as in blood and breast milk and umbilical cord blood. In 2008, the Centers for Disease Control’s National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) report found triclosan in the urine of 75 percent of the U.S. population.
This can’t be good.
Triclosan Alters Hormone Regulation in Animals
A study published in Toxicoological Science in 2009, found that exposure to triclosan substantially decreased levels of testosterone and thyroxine, (an important thyroid hormone), in young male rats.
Another study published in the same journal, Toxicological Science in 2010 found that triclosan affected estrogen-mediated responses in the pubertal and weanling female rat and also suppressed thyroid hormone.
You can draw your own conclusions about the effects on small mammals as it pertains to humans.
Fetal Growth and Development
This study published in Environmental Health Perspectives in 2011 reveals high levels of triclosan in pregnant women. Using a nationally representative sample of the United States population from the NHANES 2003-2004 data, researchers found triclosan to be more highly concentrated in pregnant women than in the non-pregnant population.
Other studies in bacteria have raised the possibility that triclosan contributes to making bacteria resistant to antibiotics. We all know at this point, that antibiotic resistance is a HUGE problem in this country.
Allergies
In a study published in the journal Allergy, November 2012, triclosan exposure and allergic sensitization in Norwegian children was investigated. The researchers found that triclosan concentrations were associated with allergic sensitization, especially inhalant and seasonal allergens, rather than food allergens.
They concluded that these results are consistent with recent findings in other studies and provide additional evidence for an association between triclosan and allergy.
The authors indicate that additional research is needed to clarify the precise mechanism by which triclosan influences allergic sensitization.
Toxic Breakdown Products
In the Journal of Environmental Science and Health in 2010, Fang reported that triclosan was found in finished drinking water, surface water, wastewater, and environmental sediments, as well as in the bile of wild fish, indicating extensive contamination of aquatic ecosystems.
A study published in the Journal of American Water Works Association in 2009 found triclosan to be extremely toxic to algae which in turn will affect the population of aquatic creatures that feed upon it.
According to the EPA’s Targeted National Sewage Sludge Survey triclosan was detected in 92 percent of sewage sludge samples collectedfrom across the United States.
Phasing Out Triclosan
Beyond Pesticides and Food & Water Watch are two organizations that are actively involved in a campaign to phase our tricolsan. Studies have increasingly linked Triclosan (and its chemical cousin triclocarban), to a wider range of adverse health and environmental effects than previously disclosed — including skin irritation, allergy susceptibility, endocrine disruption to antibiotic resistance, tainted water, dioxin contamination and destruction of fragile aquatic ecosystems.
If you have been reading this blog for a while you know that I am in favor of supporting our beneficial bacteria and the microbiome we house in our gut. Using a substance such as triclosan is simply counterproductive and clearly unnecessary.
The Solution
Stop using any antibacterial soap product. Check the ingredients in your personal care products.
To take it a step further we are starting to carry and even make our own Natural Products here at Take A New Approach Health & Wellness Center using. Products like Natural Soaps, Linen Sprays, Hand Sanitizers, Disinfectant Sprays, Healthy Foot Rubs to name a few. Coming very soon is MMS Solution!
Well that antibacterial hand soap you think is important to keeping you healthy, may be doing just the opposite. Triclosan is the ingredient added to soaps and other products such as clothing, kitchenware, furniture, and toys. It also may be added to personal care items such as body washes, toothpastes, and some cosmetics.
Several recent studies have come out that indicate that it is not the benign substance first thought. In fact, it is a highly toxic pesticide that has become ubiquitous in our environment and our bodies through widespread use.
Triclosan is In Everything
Companies have jumped on the bandwagon of antibacterial products and have put it in everything — it’s in baby toys and kitchen utensils as well as personal care products. This increases human exposure to it exponentially. These companies benefit from the public misconception that we must kill all bacteria in order to be well.
However, an article in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases 2007, entitled Consumer Antibacterial Soaps: Effective or Just Risky?, concludes that antibacterial soaps show no health benefits over plain soaps.
This follows a recommendation by the FDA Nonprescription Drugs Advisory Committee in 2005 in a statement that antibacterial soaps and washes are no more effective than regular soap and water in fighting infections and may not be worth the risk of spawning resistant bacteria.
Industry Representatives Object
Representatives of soap and detergent companies say their products live up to their labels, which claim that they significantly reduce the presence of germs on the hands.
“We believe that the benefit of reducing harmful germs on the skin is apparent… We are concerned that consumers’ access to these products might be limited in some way,” said an industry rep.
Of course he is concerned. When people realize how toxic it is, they will stop using it.
WARNING:
Triclosan has been Found in Body Fluids
Triclosan has been found in human urine, as well as in blood and breast milk and umbilical cord blood. In 2008, the Centers for Disease Control’s National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) report found triclosan in the urine of 75 percent of the U.S. population.
This can’t be good.
Triclosan Alters Hormone Regulation in Animals
A study published in Toxicoological Science in 2009, found that exposure to triclosan substantially decreased levels of testosterone and thyroxine, (an important thyroid hormone), in young male rats.
Another study published in the same journal, Toxicological Science in 2010 found that triclosan affected estrogen-mediated responses in the pubertal and weanling female rat and also suppressed thyroid hormone.
You can draw your own conclusions about the effects on small mammals as it pertains to humans.
Fetal Growth and Development
This study published in Environmental Health Perspectives in 2011 reveals high levels of triclosan in pregnant women. Using a nationally representative sample of the United States population from the NHANES 2003-2004 data, researchers found triclosan to be more highly concentrated in pregnant women than in the non-pregnant population.
Other studies in bacteria have raised the possibility that triclosan contributes to making bacteria resistant to antibiotics. We all know at this point, that antibiotic resistance is a HUGE problem in this country.
Allergies
In a study published in the journal Allergy, November 2012, triclosan exposure and allergic sensitization in Norwegian children was investigated. The researchers found that triclosan concentrations were associated with allergic sensitization, especially inhalant and seasonal allergens, rather than food allergens.
They concluded that these results are consistent with recent findings in other studies and provide additional evidence for an association between triclosan and allergy.
The authors indicate that additional research is needed to clarify the precise mechanism by which triclosan influences allergic sensitization.
The link between triclosan and allergic sensitization is difficult to explain, given that little information is available from experimental data on the mechanism of triclosan in relation to allergic disease outcomes.Whether we understand the mechanism or not, children are becoming more and more allergic in recent years and it can be life threatening.
Toxic Breakdown Products
In the Journal of Environmental Science and Health in 2010, Fang reported that triclosan was found in finished drinking water, surface water, wastewater, and environmental sediments, as well as in the bile of wild fish, indicating extensive contamination of aquatic ecosystems.
A study published in the Journal of American Water Works Association in 2009 found triclosan to be extremely toxic to algae which in turn will affect the population of aquatic creatures that feed upon it.
According to the EPA’s Targeted National Sewage Sludge Survey triclosan was detected in 92 percent of sewage sludge samples collectedfrom across the United States.
Phasing Out Triclosan
Beyond Pesticides and Food & Water Watch are two organizations that are actively involved in a campaign to phase our tricolsan. Studies have increasingly linked Triclosan (and its chemical cousin triclocarban), to a wider range of adverse health and environmental effects than previously disclosed — including skin irritation, allergy susceptibility, endocrine disruption to antibiotic resistance, tainted water, dioxin contamination and destruction of fragile aquatic ecosystems.
If you have been reading this blog for a while you know that I am in favor of supporting our beneficial bacteria and the microbiome we house in our gut. Using a substance such as triclosan is simply counterproductive and clearly unnecessary.
The Solution
Stop using any antibacterial soap product. Check the ingredients in your personal care products.
To take it a step further we are starting to carry and even make our own Natural Products here at Take A New Approach Health & Wellness Center using. Products like Natural Soaps, Linen Sprays, Hand Sanitizers, Disinfectant Sprays, Healthy Foot Rubs to name a few. Coming very soon is MMS Solution!
Wednesday, August 6, 2014
ZYTO Bio Feedback Testimony at Take A New Approach health & Wellness Center Lexington, KY
A clients testimony from having a ZYTO Bio-Communication screening follows:
"I first went to Take A New Approach Health and Wellness Center in November 2013. At the time I was feeling very worn down with no energy and a good case of the blues. I had a ZYTO Scan completed and several areas of concern were determined. The ZYTO scan was really neat because not only does it recommend nutritional supplements for certain areas of concern, but it also recommends other specific action steps that would be most beneficial for your specific needs. Such as certain bodywork or certain exercises or breath work even affirmations! I really related to a multilevel approach of addressing the mental, physical, emotional and spiritual components needed in the healing approach. With the nutritional supplements that were recommended for me and receiving several foot detox sessions that are also offered at the center, I began feeling better pretty quickly! Nine or so months later I am still doing great! I want to thank you Gwen for the service you provide and for being a large component for helping me get my health and energy back on track!" Susan
"I first went to Take A New Approach Health and Wellness Center in November 2013. At the time I was feeling very worn down with no energy and a good case of the blues. I had a ZYTO Scan completed and several areas of concern were determined. The ZYTO scan was really neat because not only does it recommend nutritional supplements for certain areas of concern, but it also recommends other specific action steps that would be most beneficial for your specific needs. Such as certain bodywork or certain exercises or breath work even affirmations! I really related to a multilevel approach of addressing the mental, physical, emotional and spiritual components needed in the healing approach. With the nutritional supplements that were recommended for me and receiving several foot detox sessions that are also offered at the center, I began feeling better pretty quickly! Nine or so months later I am still doing great! I want to thank you Gwen for the service you provide and for being a large component for helping me get my health and energy back on track!" Susan
Thursday, July 31, 2014
ANOTHER TESTIMONIAL ON THE BENEFITS OF HAVING A ZYTO 5.0 HEALTH SCREENING - AT TAKE A NEW APPROACH
In January of this year, I was experiencing some health issues that caused me to ultimately have to have a hysterectomy. I am someone who dislikes needles and other than child birth, I'd never had a major surgery. Once I decided to go ahead and have the surgery. I realized there were several health concerns I needed to address in my life. I spent some time before and after the surgery with Gwen Jones at Take A New Approach Wellness Center... and I have to say it has been extremely beneficial to both my body and mind.
After the surgery, I was experiencing shortness of breath and chest pains and my doctor wasn't able to pinpoint what the cause was. He ordered me to have a heart cath. I was thankful the results of the heart cath were normal but the heart pain and shortness of breath were not going away. I turned to Gwen and she performed the Zyto scan on me and we determined that I was lacking magnesium and quit a bit of it. I followed the dose she recommended and sure enough the shortness of breath and the heart pain decreased dramatically! The Zyto scan was really amazing at all it detected!
Take A New Approach was also instrumental in helping me quit smoking..... AND helped me drop some weight by attending a 6 week weight loss group they offered at the center.
If you want to expand your options and look into a natural non-invasive way to improve your health, I suggest a little one on one time with Gwen at Take A New Approach!
After the surgery, I was experiencing shortness of breath and chest pains and my doctor wasn't able to pinpoint what the cause was. He ordered me to have a heart cath. I was thankful the results of the heart cath were normal but the heart pain and shortness of breath were not going away. I turned to Gwen and she performed the Zyto scan on me and we determined that I was lacking magnesium and quit a bit of it. I followed the dose she recommended and sure enough the shortness of breath and the heart pain decreased dramatically! The Zyto scan was really amazing at all it detected!
Take A New Approach was also instrumental in helping me quit smoking..... AND helped me drop some weight by attending a 6 week weight loss group they offered at the center.
If you want to expand your options and look into a natural non-invasive way to improve your health, I suggest a little one on one time with Gwen at Take A New Approach!
M. Adkins
Lexington, KY
Sunday, July 27, 2014
ZYTO ELITE 5.0 - TESTIMONIAL @ TAKE A NEW APPROACH
We are sharing a recent testimonial from someone that came in for a Bio-Energetic Screening.
(For those that are not aware of what the ZYTO Bio-Energetic or also known as Electro-Dermal Screening Software is all about - in brief it is a software that reads the body energetically and can tell you where it needs attention and what it needs to return to balance at the time of the screening.
Please check our web-site for links and further description.) www.TakeANewApproach.com
At twenty-eight years old, I was dragging. My body had never recovered from a difficult pregnancy, postpartum depression and the grief from losing my father and grandmother in one year. I had a myriad of symptoms: I was tired, my hair was falling out, and I had strange rashes on my body.
I had tried everything--lots of doctors, lots of specialist, injections, medications, counseling--nothing worked. No one addressed my symptoms as a whole, instead trying to treat them one-by-one, as isolated incidences. I was frustrated and demoralized, as each treatment didn't bring improvement.
When speaking with a friend, she mentioned that she was seeing Gwen Jones at Take A New Approach. That's what I needed--a new approach.
Meeting with Gwen, she patiently listened to my story and six weeks after our initial meeting, I am a new woman, well on the road to recovery. After starting a regimen of vitamins and supplements, it is hard to remember how bad that I felt. I wake up every morning alert and rested, ready to take on the new day. Take A New Approach comes with my highest recommendation.
-Katherine
Lexington, Kentucky
(For those that are not aware of what the ZYTO Bio-Energetic or also known as Electro-Dermal Screening Software is all about - in brief it is a software that reads the body energetically and can tell you where it needs attention and what it needs to return to balance at the time of the screening.
Please check our web-site for links and further description.) www.TakeANewApproach.com
At twenty-eight years old, I was dragging. My body had never recovered from a difficult pregnancy, postpartum depression and the grief from losing my father and grandmother in one year. I had a myriad of symptoms: I was tired, my hair was falling out, and I had strange rashes on my body.
I had tried everything--lots of doctors, lots of specialist, injections, medications, counseling--nothing worked. No one addressed my symptoms as a whole, instead trying to treat them one-by-one, as isolated incidences. I was frustrated and demoralized, as each treatment didn't bring improvement.
When speaking with a friend, she mentioned that she was seeing Gwen Jones at Take A New Approach. That's what I needed--a new approach.
Meeting with Gwen, she patiently listened to my story and six weeks after our initial meeting, I am a new woman, well on the road to recovery. After starting a regimen of vitamins and supplements, it is hard to remember how bad that I felt. I wake up every morning alert and rested, ready to take on the new day. Take A New Approach comes with my highest recommendation.
-Katherine
Lexington, Kentucky
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