Plum Blossom Wellness eNewsletter :: March 2008 |
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Introducing New Plant-Sourced Whole Food Calcium From New Chapter
Bone Strength Take Care is a patented, whole food, bioavailable calcium harvested from the ocean. Today, the most common calcium is calcium carbonate, or limestone! Bone Strength delivers calcium and naturally occurring magnesium, vitamin K2, and D3 in a porous form easily dissolved in the stomach. The algae that is harvested does not live on Coral, therefore the process is environmentally friendly, and it is grown in a protected area as not to disturb the delicate ecology of the ocean. The calcium in Bone Strength is 75% bioavailable, beating dairy yogurt at 43%. In a world where calcium matters, this exciting new product is essential to the daily care the body needs! |
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Tulsi or Holy Basil
By Celeste Brinson, MSc
Nutritional Consultatnt
Tulsi – or Holy Basil – has been used for years in Ayurvedic and Eastern medicine. Spiritually, Tulsi is said to nourish a person’s growth to perfect health and enlightenment and delivers nutrients to the mind necessary for the experience of enlightenment.
In Western medicine, Tulsi is often referred to as Holy Basil and has been studied as an adaptogenic herb that remedies common colds, inflammation, heart disease, and stomach disorders. Holy Basil also supports normal cortisol, blood sugar, and insulin metabolism, lowers cholesterol, and elevates the spirit*
As Americans, stress levels run high and peace of mind can be hard to come by. As our cortisol levels elevate or deplete, we find ourselves run down and fatigued, overweight, diabetic, and have high levels of heart disease. Drinking Tulsi tea or taking a Holy Basil supplement has been highly effective for many people for hundreds of years. Elevating the spirit is essential to happiness and Tulsi has been regarded as the “elixir of life”, the bringer of happiness and health.
This precious herb is available in our store in tea or supplement form, Organic India’s Tulsi Tea in Chai and Orange Mint. New Chapter’s Holy Basil blends the healing properties of the West with the spiritual properties of the East in a daily supplement.
* These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. |
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Indian Raita with Quinoa and Fresh Vegetables
1 Probiotic Goat Yogurt
1 Cucumber
2 Cloves Garlic
2 T Bariani Raw Olive Oil
3 Green Onions
pinch coriander
pinch cumin
pinch dill
Dice cucumber and chop onions. Mix all ingredients together and allow to meld for a few hours. Pour over freshly steamed vegetables and Quinoa. This is a favorite of Plum Blossom employees and works as a delicious dressing for many foods.
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Our New Look
Welcome to our new format! We are thrilled to share our updated newsletter with you and look forward to your comments and suggestions. Below, you’ll find all the usual goodies, including our events calendar, specials and recommendations. In addition to our newsletter, we are excited to bring you a few other Plum Blossom treasures, including:
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Our NEW website, complete with an online store for your convenience – stay tuned for our official launch this month! |
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NEW workshops and expanded courses |
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Our new practitioners and services, including: Acupuncturist Karen Knippa, Psychotherapist Lynne Arial, and our new Medical Director, Marcus L. Gitterle, MD. |
Meet Our New Practitioners
Marcus L. Gitterle, MD, Medical Director
Dr. Gitterle is a graduate of the University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio. He’s both an Emergency Medicine specialist, and a practitioner of Integrative Medicine. He is a member of the Clinical Faculty of the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, and serves as Medical Director of a busy, regional emergency department. Read More
Karen Knippa, L.Ac., MSOM, LMT
Karen has practiced acupuncture, Chinese herbology, massage therapy, Usui Reiki and other forms of energetic healing for over 10 years. She also teaches and writes on the subject of health and wellbeing. Read More
Lynne Arial, MA, LPC, Wellness Educator
Lynne believes in a holistic approach to wellness that includes lifestyle assessments for creating health and balance, Holistic Health & Wellness Education (Supporting Mind/Body/Spirit), EMDR and inner child work for trauma resolution and PSYCH-K for reprogramming false beliefs about oneself and the world. Read More |
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Free Silva Method Genius MIND Preview
Saturday, March 8, 2008: 10:30am – 12:00pm
The Silva Method is designed to help you learn to use more of your brain and elevate the creative powers of your mind through the use of visualization, imagination, positive thinking and meditation. Come find out how you can achieve personal greatness by using the basic building blocks of the Silva Method, Desire, Belief, and Expectancy. For more information or to register for this class, please call (512) 340-0530 or visit www.silvamethodclass.com.
Home Birth: a Safe Option to Give Birth Your Way
Monday, March 24, 2008: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
This warm and friendly talk about home birth will cover statistics about the safety of home birth, an intro into the birth education that midwives provide, and ways to be more empowered and fearless when it comes to giving birth, no matter where you do it. There will be time for questions after the talk.
Cost is $5. This popular lecture will fill quickly; reserve your spot now by calling 306-7344.
Betsy Dewey is a speaker, writer, musician, scholar, and home-birther with degrees from Vanderbilt University and The University of North Carolina.
Download a flyer here
Deep Nourishment, Sacred Body: Free Talk with Heather Ash Amara of Spiritual Integrity
Thursday, March 27, 2008: 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Embrace true nourishment and your body as sacred. Uncover agreements you hold that distance you from the wisdom of your body. Then learn how to clear out agreements that do not serve you and create new ones that nourish you deeply. Discover how to live life rooted in self-acceptance and joy.
Download a flyer here
Jose Silva UltraMind ESP Seminar
Saturday, March 29, 2008 to Sunday, March 30, 2008, 9am – 7pm
The president of Silva International, Laura Silva-Quesada, the founder’s daughter, is coming to town to help launch and co-teach this exciting new class. UltraMind ESP Seminar trains you to use your Mind to such a powerful extent that within days you are able to demonstrate useful ESP and influence healing in others. You also learn how to identify your mission in life and to use your creative mind, to propel you on the path to it. In short, we train you to do things you never thought possible. Cost is $525/$475 prepaid. For more information or to register for this class, please call (512) 340-0530 or visit www.silvamethodclass.com.
Download a flyer here
Know Thy Stars: Astrological Keys for Self-Understanding – 16 Hour Course
Saturdays, March 29, April 5,12,19, 2008: 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Unravel the mystery of astrology! Experience the meanings of the planets, signs, houses and angles, and learn how to read horoscope charts for yourself. Students' natal charts will be provided.
Donna Woodwell is the founding president of the Astrological Society of Austin and a member of the national board of the largest U.S. astrological association, NCGR. Cost is $250, or $200 for ASA members, for the 4-part course.
Visit astrologyaustin.org for more
information and to sign up or email astrology.austin@gmail.com. |
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Austin Functional Medicine Meeting: Validity and Clinical Relevance of Saliva and Blood Spot Testing
Thursday, March 6, 2008: 7pm - 9:30pm; Sushi and Snacks at 6:30 pm
David Zava, a graduate of the University of Tennessee, Memphis, is director of ZRT Laboratory in Portland, Ore., a salivary hormone testing facility serving the global community. Dr. Zava is a biochemist with extensive experience in breast cancer research and an internationally known speaker on breast cancer, hormone replacement therapy and saliva hormone testing. During the past 25 years, he has been published extensively on basic and clinical research relating to the effects of hormonal balance on breast cancer. He is co-author of What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Breast Cancer: How Hormone Balance Can Help Save Your Life.
Suggested donation is $20 (don't let it keep you from attending). Continuing Education is available for an additional $20 fee. CEU for MD, RPh, RN. others practices may submit CME. The purpose of the AFM is to share information among practitioners in the healing field. The Functional Medicine Meetings are for educational purposes only. This is a not for profit endeavor.
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In-Store Art Exhibit
Our current art exhibit by Karin Dreyer, entitled "the decisive moment", is currently on display. Please stop in and view this gorgeous body of work during store hours.
www.karindreyer.com
Smoking Cessation with Karen Hansen, Licensed Acupuncturist
Tuesdays, 7-8pm
Group acupuncture for smoking cessation, fee on a donation basis.
Download a flyer here
Interested in renting our space? Call 306-7344 for info. |
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