Home About Us Services Products In Harmony News Contact In Harmony News Helpful hints and tips, information about special offers, classes, service promotions, and more. Monday, February 10, 2020 Green Death and Burial...Detox Beyond the Grave Having just buried my mother a couple of weeks ago, after being in hospice for over a year, I have last wishes, death and dying on my mind. Hospice is a huge help for the loved one and family, but even then, it is making a commodity out of the dying process. Just the term hospice changes the tone of the living to hopelessness. And, at times, I wondered why are we giving this med or that therapy...isn't this only prolonging the inevitable? I have made some strong decisions about my last days or months to be in this "earth suit." You see, I believe the Spirit is eternal and the body is its 3D container for the duration of biological life here. The last breath of my mother was not surprising. I surmised her Spirit had left about 3 days earlier with the family gathered around saying goodbye. She went into a coma after that and never responded again. In addition, she had been "seeing" beyond the confines of the room for a good many weeks. So my decisions around the dying process have become proactive. I will not burden my remaining family...daughter, grandchildren, etc...with trying to figure out where to "put me." Also, I don't want to intrude on their lives to come and take care of me 24/7. I've made a pact with myself and my daughter (not that she likes it) that there will be some way to get out of this earth space with dignity, grace, and determination. If I have to physically relocate to use measures for "easy release", so be it. Death is not something to worship or fear. It is a sweet transition through another door. My mother had her final burial wishes lined out, and had them in place for years. No embalming, no visitation, next-day burial. So even at 94, she had a green burial in a way. A 2017 survey of the National Funeral Directors Association found that 53.8% of Americans were open to exploring"green" or natural burial, that experts say has the least carbon impact. "The term green burial is just a 2018 phrase for what we used to call 'burial'," says Joshua Slocum, executive director of the Funeral Consumers Alliance, a nonprofit organization based in South Burlington, Vermont. "You simply have the body placed either in a shroud or an easily biodegradable container, then buried directly in the soil. That's it." The false perception that not embalming is illegal is slowly being rectified. And the usual alternative of cremation is being clarified, as evidence of carbon and mercury emissions are coming to the forefront. The Green Burial Council (GBC), a nonprofit, states that the caskets and concrete vaults/grave liners are not eco-friendly at all and also unnecessary. Finding a cemetery that accepts "green" burial is a challenge at this time. Some hybrid cemeteries have a section for such. A list of available spots is on the GBC website, https://greenburialcouncil.org/. The future holds some innovative alternatives, like flameless cremation with alkaline hydrolysis and biodegradable burial pods with trees. The greatest innovation I see is the demystifying of the process of dying. Opening the conversation with relatives and exploring together final wishes and preparations is a start. Death doulas and "in home" visitation/wake practitioners are becoming more and more available. I believe it is only in releasing the fear of death and dying that we truly can be free to live! posted by In Harmony Center @ 11:04 AM 0 Comments Wednesday, December 11, 2019 Let Food Be Your Medicine for Cold and Flu With the Christmas season upon us and with the practically inescapable cold and flu season running along side, it is imperative we do all we can to prevent and reduce symptoms. The extra party life and party fare can wreak havoc on our immune system and liver health. How would you like some easy and practical ways to boost your health and vitality during this time? What more could you ask for if it could be yummy foods and drinks? Look at the following resources and incorporate them at the first signs of a cold or flu! CELERY JUICE destroys pathogens including flu viruses. Its special form of Vitamin C does not have to be converted by the liver to be used in the body, which means it goes directly to the immune system to buoy it up. Drinking 16 ounces or more daily on an empty stomach, preferably in the morning, delivers the optimum benefits. How to make celery juice: Take one large bunch of celery, preferably organic, rinse and run through a juicer. Drink immediately for maximum benefit. No additions. May be kept refrigerated for 24 hours. CUCUMBER JUICE has specific compounds that reduce fevers. It also rejuvenates and hydrates deeply. It is high in Vitamin A, C, K, magnesium, silica, and potassium. It is a diuretic and a detox agent. Again, drink 16 ounces or more of PLAIN cucumber juice on an empty stomach, or anytime you have a fever. How to make cucumber juice: Take 2 large cucumbers, rinse/scrub, and run through a juicer. Do not peel. Drink immediately. LEMON WATER is a great support for the immune system, detoxifies the liver and body, rehydrates the tissues, and is a nausea reliever. It is full of Vitamin C and B, calcium and magnesium. Lemon water aids digestion, helps control high blood pressure, and alkalizes the body. How to make lemon water: Squeeze half a lemon into 16 ounces of water every morning, first thing. Make more to drink throughout the day. GINGER WATER is widely acclaimed to help with digestion, prevent colds and flu, and aid with nausea and sore throats. It also contains powerful anti-inflammatory compounds and pain killers. It has its own type of Vitamin C and helps the body come out of a reactive state when you are sick. How to make ginger water: 1-2 inches fresh ginger root 2-3 cups water juice of 1/2 lemon raw honey Grate the piece of ginger root. Add the water and lemon juice. Sweeten with honey as desired. Strain, and enjoy hot or cold. Sip throughout the day to maintain immune protection. THYME TEA, besides being anti-viral, helps soothe sore throats, relieves coughs and fevers, plus helps with headaches, sleep, and memory. This powerhouse herb is full of antioxidants and bioflavonoids. How to make thyme tea: Pour 10-16 ounces of hot water over 2 sprigs of fresh thyme. Allow to steep 15 minutes. Strain, and add lemon juice and/or raw honey to taste. TUMERIC GINGER SHOTS are a super potent immune booster, combining the anti-inflammatory properties of turmeric with ginger's digestive aid and immune-boosting abilities. Then, if you decide to add oranges and garlic too...WOW! You've called all the troops to help with the cold or flu with this fiery shot. How to make turmeric ginger shots: 4 inches turmeric 4 inches ginger root 2 oranges 4 clove garlic Run each ingredient through a juicer and keep the juice separate. Then combine 1 teaspoon turmeric, 1 teaspoon ginger, 1/2 cup orange juice, and 1/4 teaspoon garlic in a small glass. Stir well to combine and drink immediately. May be repeated throughout the day at the first sign of cold or flu. FRESH FRUITS, LEAFY GREENS, AND VEGETABLE JUICES offer a menagerie of nutrients and antioxidants for healing from the cold or flu. And juicing allows the body to assimilate their goodness easily and quickly. Try apples, oranges, cucumbers, asparagus, melons, pears, celery, cilantro, dandelion, spinach and kale. HEALING BROTHS bring in rich minerals for healing, cleansing and nourishing anytime, more so during a bout with a cold or flu. The herbs and spices in addition to the vegetables are easy to digest and utilize by the body, bringing nourishment to body and soul. How to make vegetable broths: 4 carrots, chopped 2 stalks of celery, roughly chopped 2 onions sliced 1 cup parsley, finely chopped 1 cup shitake mushrooms, fresh or dried 2 tomatoes, chopped (optional) 6-8 clove garlic, minced 1 inch fresh ginger root 1 inch fresh turmeric root 8 cups water Chili peppers or red pepper flakes (optional) Place all ingredients in a pot and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about an hour. Strain and sip on the broth or leave the vegetables in for a healing soup. RAW GARLIC is antiviral and antibacterial. One clove contains the equivalent of 100,000 units of Penicillin. Garlic is also antifungal and anti-cancer. It contains Vitamin C and Vitamin B-6 along with minerals, such as selenium, calcium and iron. Garlic aids in digestion and heavy metal detox. At the first sign of a cold or flu, mince one clove and mash into half an avocado, banana, or cooked potato. Repeat 3 times daily until feeling better. RAW HONEY supports specific members of your white blood cells as the first line of defense against invading pathogens. Along with aiding the immune system, it is anti-inflammatory and a very potent brain food, containing high mineral levels of calcium, potassium, zinc, selenium, phosphorus, chromium, molybdenum, and manganese. If you feel yourself coming down with something, take a teaspoon of raw honey before bed, and add raw honey to lemon water during the day for additional immune boosting power. So aren't these yummy ideas to help through this season? Now that you know, incorporate some or all of these into your regime when you are stressed or exposed to the cold or flu. Take matters into your own hands early on to rise above and BE WELL. Again, MERRY CHRISTMAS! Information adapted from the Medical Medium, Anthony William posted by In Harmony Center @ 12:29 PM 0 Comments Thursday, September 5, 2019 The Opioid Crisis....Don't Be a Statistic. There are alternatives! By Marcia Warren-Lewis RN, Clinical Director People have been dying of drug overdoses for far too long, but the opioid crisis is different. What makes the this an epidemic is the widespread use and growing rate of death from these prescription medications. As reported by Forbes Magazine, an estimated 4.5 million people have developed an addiction to opioids. Forty percent of all opioid overdose deaths involve prescription drugs. The significant impact on people with opioid use disorder includes their friends, families, communities and employers. The misuse of opioids is costing businesses an estimated $25.5 billion per year and the justice system $7.7 billion per year. Opioid use disorder is not just a problem in big cities. The impact is felt in medium and small cities, towns, villages, suburbs and rural areas. In 2016, states that are considered more rural had the highest rates of drug overdose deaths. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the highest rates of overdose deaths (per 100,000 people) were: West Virginia, 52 Ohio, 39.1 New Hampshire, 39 Pennsylvania, 37.9 Kentucky, 33.5 Opioids are killing people from every region of the country. Deaths occur in every age group, every income level and every ethnicity. In 2016, 67 percent of those who died from an opioid overdose in the U.S. were male, and 33 percent were female. Eighty percent of those who died were white. Ten percent were black, and eight percent were Hispanic. West Virginia is the state with the highest death rate from opioids. Of those who died in 2016 of overdose, the age breakdown, which is similar to other states’ experience, was1: Six percent were under 24 years old. 25 percent were 25-34. 30 percent were 35-44. 24 percent were 45-54. 15 percent were 55 and over. Also reported by Forbes Magazine, heroin use is increasing at a faster rate for those who make $20,000 to $49,999 than those who make under $20,000. People often progress to heroin after prescription opioids. So what can I do, we do, to slow down and stop this insanity? Pain is real and life changing. All too often our first inclination is run to our doctor for quick relief. And, the physician's first line of treatment is usually a prescription pain reliever and/or steroids. We need to realize and share with friends and family that pain is much more than a physiological/biological issue. It is a "whole person" issue. A quote from the American Holistic Nurses Association is "First treat the person. Second, treat the pain." Approaching pain with multi-faceted awareness and engaging the person or yourself to participate in the pain management is paramount. Much can be accomplished through stress response training and alternative physical interventions. RELAXATION TECHNIQUES: Deep breathing for short periods with intentions of softening and opening to love and peace on the inhale and releasing pain, stress and fear on the exhale. This is best combined with other interventions. Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) involves alternately tightening and relaxing muscle groups without holding the breath. Beginning at the feet and calves, hold the contraction for 5-10 seconds and release. Continue upward through the body, ending with the facial muscles. MEDITATION & IMAGERY: Meditation can be done in any position or simply walking. One way is to focus on a meaningful word like hope, love, or healing on the inhale. On the exhale, release the word into the body to soften and open to the feeling. When the mind strays (and it will), gently bring it back. Practice for 10-30 minutes at a time. Imagery involves using one of the relaxation tools for 1-2 minutes. Then scan the body and gather the pain into a ball. Imagine changing the ball's size...first making it larger, then make it smaller. Do this several times to gain confidence in your ability. Then, see how small you can make the ball...to the size of a grain of sand? Using the breath, exhale the ball out of your body....further and further. Finally, rest. DISTRACTION: This is more effective with a compassionate friend or family member. Go for walks, or other relaxing outings, connect with significant others to talk, if nothing else. Distraction can significantly reduce mild pain and is cost effective. Taking the mind off of self and expanding awareness beyond the physical creates a sense of not being alone. HEAT & COLD: Heat is safe and effective for aching pains and cramping or spasm pains. It can be applied with a heating pad, grain-filled bag, deep-heat cream, or heat lamp. Care must be taken to not use excessive heat that might burn the skin. Placing a cloth between the heat source and the skin will help with the protection. Heat can be reapplied after an hour if needed. Heat has a greater effect when combined with gentle exercise. Cold therapy is used in the first 48 hours after injury and later during rehab. An ice pack or frozen peas applied with a protective barrier for 10-15 minutes, checking the skin color after 5 minutes (if bright red, STOP), is recommended. Leaving too long impedes the healing. Reapply if needed after an hour. HYDRATION: Adequate water intake is SO important for health and wellbeing. So when trauma-induced pain or chronic illness occurs, adequate water intake is a must. Bathing the cells helps speed the healing, allowing for restoration and release of stress and damaged debris. And, it is not just pain that inadequate water intake effects...allergies, asthma, arthritis, depression, high blood pressure, cholesterol, constipation, insomnia, and gout are direct effects of inadequate water intake. And other "fluids" (coffee, soda, tea, juice, alcohol) aren't the same...it must be water. A general rule of thumb...your body needs a minimum of half your body weight in ounces. So if you weigh 120 pounds, your water intake must be 60 ounces per day. MASSAGE: Comforting massage effectiveness varies by the individual and cause of pain. A trusted friend or significant other can help with this modality. Using a lotion or natural food-grade vegetable oil, slowly and mindfully stroke the hands, feet, neck and shoulders. For enhanced benefit, the deep breathing techniques can be used. The "massager" must stay aware of the receiver's sensitivity and tension so as to match the pressure of the massage strokes. LAVENDER ESSENTIAL OIL: Ah, the benefits of this master oil. It's pain reducing and relaxing capacity does vary by the individual and root cause of pain. Use 1-5 drops in a carrier oil, such as coconut oil, and rub into the palms. Cup the palms over the nose and breathe in. The mixture can be applied on unbroken skin and if there is no allergic sensitivity. MUSIC: Music stimulates relaxation, distraction and mood alteration, which can help reduce many types of pain. Active participation, as in music therapy, is even more effective than passive listening. Listen to a wide variety of music that is enjoyed. Couple the music with Deep Breathing, Imagery, Range of Motion and/or Expressive Movement. LAUGHTER: Laughter has been proven to boost endorphins, relax muscles, increase immune responses, lower stress hormones, and decrease pain. Laughing with others produces more beneficial effects than laughing alone. ENERGY HEALING MODALITIES: Acupuncture, healing touch including Reiki, sound therapy such as HUSO, and many other avenues too numerous to mention can be sought out for chronic or acute conditions. Reiki, Huso therapy, far infrared sauna, and drumming are all available at In Harmony Wellness Center. Coupling these modalities with a healthy routine, rather than prescriptions, can not only help with the present pain, but touch and heal the root cause of buried issues that could block enjoyment of deeper wellbeing. Travel well! posted by In Harmony Center @ 1:43 PM 0 Comments Wednesday, March 27, 2019 The Celery Juice Explosion! Are You a Believer? by Marcia Lewis RN, Clinical Director Total Health Resonance Have you heard about the recent "craze" of celery juice in the morning? Is it "crazy" or a health booster you might look into? We here at In Harmony keep our feelers out for alternative healing modalities that are easy to incorporate into your life, economical, and, better yet, effective. The unsung celery bunch, used as an undertone addition to stir fries and soups, has risen to a new place of respect in the healing world. Compliments of Anthony William, The Medical Medium, the health benefits of celery juice have been expanded and explained in a new light. I will highlight some of these potent properties. Celery juice is has powerful anti-inflammatory properties. People who suffer with chronic and mystery illnesses including Hashimoto's thyroiditis, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, IBS, psoriasis, acne, GERD, vertigo, restless leg, bloating, tingles, numbness....all can benefit from daily celery juice intake. The mineral salts in celery juice act together as an antiseptic, breaking down the cell membranes of viruses and bacteria, thus eventually destroying them. With the rising knowledge that pathogenic activity is responsible for chronic illnesses, celery juice consumption is paramount. The mineral salts in celery accomplish other marvelous things....balance our pH, aid in digestion, and are building blocks for neurotransmitters thus supporting the central nervous system. We hold a lot of negative emotion in our guts. By restoring the health of our entire digestive system, celery juice can calm our mind and hearts too. Thus, mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional health is enhanced through the humble celery. Bottom line, celery juice is alkalizing, enzyme-rich, electrolyte-enhancing, liver-repairing, blood-sugar-balancing, antiseptic, and more. Is this a miracle juice, or what! Here are some celery juice tips: Drink 16 ounces of celery juice every morning on an empty stomach. Wait at least 15-20 minutes before consuming anything else. If you are sensitive and 16 ounces is too much, start with a smaller amount. Use organic celery when possible. If using regular celery, wash especially well before juicing. If the taste of straight celery juice is too strong, add a little cucumber and/or apple to the mix. The effectiveness is diminished, so work yourself up to drinking the juice straight. The Celery Juice Recipe It's simple enough: 1 bunch organic celery. Rinse and run through the juicer. Drink immediately! Alternative, if you haven't got a juice. Use a high-speed blender and blend until smooth. Strain well, and drink immediately. Bon Appetit! 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