The Holistic Self Care Center
A Natural Approach to Optimal Health and Wellness |
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Holistic <hO-'lis-tik>
Relating to or concerned with whole or with complete systems rather than with the analysis of, treatment of, or dissection into parts <holistic medicine attempts to treat both the mind and body>
Issue 3.6 January 2008 |
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A NOTE FROM BARB
Learning to Love Yourself is the Best Way to Live Your Life
By Barb Tremlett
Self love is something that creates a feeling of pure love or self reflection which brings on self appreciation. What do you do on a regular basis or even on a daily basis that is just for yourself? A wonderful group of women were asked this question at a meeting recently. Their answers were beautiful. I have a cup of tea before the kids get up while it is quiet. I give long hugs to my children every morning and every night. I look into the mirror every morning while putting on my makeup and tell myself, "I love you and you are going to have a great day". I start my day with a cup of coffee and end my day with a glass of Chardonnay. I walk my puppy. I email my kids each morning and get to read their responses each night. I do Yoga. I spritz a little perfume on that I like. What do you do daily? Life is short, we all need to take time to enjoy it and remind those around us to enjoy it. We all have stresses in our lives that are very real, but that doesn't mean we are our stresses. We are people and we need to focus on appreciation, on things we like, the good things, the fun, the joy and the laughter. I challenge you to find a few minutes each day and do something JUST FOR YOU! I promise you, life will be sweeter and you will be glad you did! Really, I promise! | |
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NEW PROGRAM:
THE LAZY MAN'S DETOX
This is a great program which combines two of our already phenominal detox modalities--the ionic foot bath and ear coning. We are now offering this combination as The Lazy Man's Detox because you really do not have to do anything, it is all being done for you! Detox your internal organs and tissues with the ionic foot bath, and then detox your ear canals with the ear coning. You will leave the center feeling lighter than ever before!
Special Price: $90.00
This price is good only for the month of March. After that it goes up. So book your Lazy Man's Detox today! |
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(as of January 2008)
-Advanced Tai Chi Tuesday 6:30 pm
-Beginner Tai Chi Thursday 6:30pm
-Yoga
Thursday 7:00 pm
-Capoiera Saturday 9:00 am
-Belly Dancing Saturday 12:00 pm
Class cards are $40.00 for four classes. Drop in rates are $12.00. When purchasing a class card, there is a minimum of four classes and no maximum. Gold Card members receive a 10% discount.
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Experience Acupuncture
February 28, 2008
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
From Clutter to Clarity Action Support Group
The first Monday of
each month
next class: March 3 from 7:00pm-9:00pm $25.00/drop in $20.00/registered 48 hours in advance
Ladies Night Out March 5, 2008
5:00pm - 10:00pm
$40.00
Positive Living
with Fibromyalgia
Each Tuesday in March
March 4 - 25, 2008 6:30pm-8:30pm
or
Thursdays starting February 28, March 6,
20, 27, 2008
from 12:00pm-2:00pm
$80.00 registration required 10% off Gold Card Members
*Four week program, classess build upon each other.
Introduction to CranioSacral
March 30 & 31, 2008
9:00am-5:00pm
$350.00
Early bird $325.00 by March 15, 2008
$100.00 Deposit Required
Bruno Groening Circle of Friends
Spiritual Healing Group
March 12, 2008
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Donations Accepted
For more information on any of these workshops, please call (603) 883-1490 or email at info@thehsccenter.com
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March Ladies Night Out
Think Green!
St. Patrick's Day is a time to wear green and we also want you to Think Green. At just about that time we are pretty much done with winter and longing for the green grass and fresh air of spring. Green also means taking care of our planet. This month for Ladies Night Out we will be displaying a variety of "green" activities having to do with recycling, energy, and the environ-ment. We will also have a recycling workshop showing you how to make a reusable tote bag from all those plastic grocery bags!
The March Ladies Night Out will take place on March 5, 2008 from 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm. The 25-minute services available will be neck and back massage, foot reflexology, ionic foot bath, reiki, and Quantum Biofeedback. The price for admission, a service, the "green activities", two drink tickets, and a goodie bag is $40.00. Please call the HSC Center at 883-1490 or email us at info@thehsccenter.com to reserve your space for this special evening. |
INTRODUCTION TO CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY
2-DAY WORKSHOP
Sunday March 30, 2008 and Monday March 31, 2008
12 CEU'S Through The UPLEDGER INSTITUTE
Course Length: 12 hours
Time: Registration is at 8:30 a.m. on the first day. Class hours are from 9:00 a.m. to approximately 5:00 p.m. both days.
Synopsis: Teaches the benefits of CST along with basic techniques to use in practice and for personal health.
Course Highlights:Explore the anatomy and physiology of the craniosacral system and its relationship to illness, pain and dysfunction.
- Develop and refine light-touch palpation skills.
- Learn and practice palpating the "listening stations" key body locations where the craniosacral motion can best be evaluated.
- Learn and practice tissue release techniques for the pelvic and respiratory diaphragms and thoracic inlet.
- Learn about and practice mobilizing the sacrum; the dural tube rock and dural tube glide; V- spread; stillpoint.
- Excellent preparation for attendance at CranioSacral Therapy I.
Cost: $350.00 per person Earlybird Registration: Now until March 15 $325.00 per person. Call the HSC Center at (603) 883-1490 to register or for more information.
Deposit: $100.00 to hold place for class. Space is limited to 20 students.
Cancellation Policy: Tuition is fully refundable up to 30 days prior to a class or may be applied toward another class at any time. A $50 processing fee applies for cancellations made up to 15 days prior. A $100 processing and cancellation fee applies for cancellations made inside of 15 days. Cancellation requests must be made in writing. |
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USING YOUR HEALTH CARE SAVINGS ACCOUNT (HSA) HERE AT THE HSC CENTER
by Michelle Provencher, CNC
Did you know that 95% of the services here at the center are IRS coded and can be paid for with your flexible spending account (FSA) or your health care savings account (HSA)? Having a chronic neck condition, I frequently need to see our acupuncturist, Lucinda Fecteau for a few treatments (which by the way worked better than five cervical epidurals, 100's of trigger point injections, physical therapy, and cervical traction--but that's another story). I submitted my reciepts to my FSA coordinator and they mailed me a check! Does your or your spouse's employer offer enrollment in an HSA or FSA? If you do not know, ask your Human Resources coordinator to find out when open enrollment is. By signing up for this benefit, you can set pre-tax money aside for health care related expenses. If you have one of these accounts, remember the next time your back starts hurting and you would love a massage, go for it and use your FSA or HSA money to get you feeling your best! |
5 EASY WAYS TO GO GREEN
If you're newly green, you don't want to strain those developing muscles. Start with what's easy and move on to the more challenging green choices later. Here's a quick pick of 5 simple green steps to start with:
1. When you're at the ATM, don't print a receipt. If all Americans chose not to print their ATM receipts, we would save 2 billion feet of paper - that's enough to circle the Earth's equator 15 times.
2. If you're a Starbuck's junkie, spring for a travel mug. Unfortunately, Starbuck's cups are NOT recyclable so every cup you throw away can only be landfilled.
3. When you purchase paper products like spiral notebooks and even corporate letterhead and envelopes, choose recycled paper.
4. Buy power strips for your entertainment system and home office. Instead of leaving your computer and A/V equipment on standby mode, turn everything off at night. "Phantom" loads account for about 10 percent of your electricity bill each month. If your bill is an average of $200 each month, then switching this equipment off will save you $220 each year.
5. Say no to junk mail - By registering here for their Mail Preference Service, your name and address will be automatically removed from many lists, cutting your junk mail in half. |
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FROM CLUTTER TO CLARITY  Having clutter at home or at work is a personal challenge that can distract, overwhelm and sometimes disable the clutterer and those around him/her. A support group has been formed here at the HSC Center, led by Lisa Wesson that will help to empower those who clutter and help to improve the participants' health, energy, relationships and prosperity through releasing and organizing their stuff with more success.
Proven decluttering strategies will be explored, including techniques for the release of clutter, how to find safe sources of emotional support, stress reduction and guided imagery. Each month, participants will receive handouts and tip sheets to help create a better life. Participants will also fax or mail Lisa a monthly Focus Sheet to help stay on track between sessions.
Topics include, but are not limited to: Decluttering the Heart & Mind, Decluttering the Home, Decluttering the Office, Decluttering Medical Bills, Email & Coupons.
See the Upcoming Workshops section in this newsletter for class information. For additiional information please call the HSC Center at (603) 883-1490. |
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Boost the Power of Your Tea With a Squeeze
By Kelley Herring 
If you frequently enjoy a splash of citrus in your green tea, you're doing your body a favor. New research from Purdue University, published in the journal Molecular Nutrition and Food Research , shows that catechins - the primary antioxidants in green tea - are destroyed by digestion. In fact, less than 20 percent of these free-radical fighters remain by the time they've traversed your tract. But the researchers also found that citrus juice boosted catechin levels by more than five times. The most potent juice was lemon, causing 80 percent of the tea's catechins to remain, followed by orange, lime, and grapefruit. So don't let the healthy benefits of green tea go down the drain. Give it a squeeze of zesty lemon, sweet orange, fresh lime, or tangy grapefruit. You'll deliver pleasure to your senses and pack more potency into your cup. | |
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