Holistic Spring Cleanse Utilizing HCG & Its Fat-Blasting Qualities

In May 2010, I lost 53 pounds using the HCG homeopathic drops and diet plan. Over time several pounds crept back on and my pants got tighter. I decided to take a step back and reevaluate the program. I realized that just doing the HCG protocol, while effective for the weight loss, did not address the bio energetics or emotional aspects of weight loss. It is my experience that eating and weight loss, are tied very directly to our emotions many of which have not been processed and are blocking our natural energy flows. 

 

During this time I developed the HCG Fat-Blasting Cleanse program. Using this new model, this spring I decided to try it out! I customized my plan to start with the HCG drops for 10 days then I switched to a 72 hour fast and am now back on the HCG drops for the last two weeks of this phase. (Okay, don't get scared, the fast is something unique that I do a variation of every year in the spring - not something that we would regularly incorporate into the HCG protocol!) Already I am down a pant size. I am feeling the effects of my detox, feeling good and clear-minded. I have been receiving regular body work, chiropractic treatments and am practicing Qi Gong. I use all of these wellness tools to help manage my bio energetic system.

 If you have been struggling with weight loss and/or maintenance, consider that there is more to weight loss than just the diet you're on. We customize our program to each individual including bio energetic body work and vibrational therapies to help you achieve your weight loss and wellness goals. The bio energetics and vibrational therapies are key to this process as they address the energy released from the fat cells after the fat is lost, better ensuring a complete pattern change and your success in maintaining your weight. Until you are able to address, holistically, the habits and patterns involved in your weight gain, those habits and patterns are still in place.

Stay in touch, I'll post again in a couple of weeks and let you know how my process is going!

Love & Light,

Amber

Julee's burn update!

Here's an update on the burn I had on my neck!  In case you missed the first blog, here is the link Fast Acting, Natural First-Aid for Burns.   The first picture is day 7 after the initial burn.  The second picture is day 14.  It has healed really quickly considering  how deep it was.  After a few days, I made up a different salve that just had olive oil, Comfrey,Calendula, and  St. Johns Wort. I used that to keep it from drying out too much.

One week

Two weeks

I know, to some of you, making my own products may seem like a lot of work, when one can just go to the store and buy one of the many ready made products already available.   You may ask yourself, why does she go to all the trouble?  So, to answer that, I will say that I have spent a lot of years coming to this place.  I have read many ingredient labels, that contained these long words that were unfamiliar to me.  I asked myself... if I can't pronounce it, and have no idea what these things are, do I really want to be putting them on my skin?  If  these things can be absorbed into my system through my skin, do I really want to put something on my skin that I would feel uncomfortable putting in my mouth?  My answer to both of those questions is NO!  Hence, the journey began, developing my own deodorant, lotions, salves, etc.

Is it obvious to you yet, how passionate I am about this stuff?  If you are interested in incorporating natural products into you own life, you can do it!  If you need some support, and direction, we would love to chat with you.  Call our front desk for Wellness Center hours.  Amber and I would be happy to help.

Introducing Our All-Natural Line of Herbal Tinctures

In January of this year we introduced our new line of herbal tinctures, Simply Herbs... The process started last summer with the realization that we were having to send our clients throughout the Four Corners area in search of various herbs to support their wellness. We decided the best option would be to create our own line!

Our line currently consists of 50 individual herbs; known as simples. The simples can be used individually or combined to address each client's specific needs. For example, today, my boss Angel, came in with a sore throat. With a quick assessment and muscle checking we were able to determine that she needed a combination of Goldenseal and Elderberry. Goldenseal has been noted to be one of the most effective healing herbs and is excellent for serious throat problems. Elderberry is a kick for the immune system with cooling and healing effects which are great on a hot, sore throat.

What is your body asking for right now? 

Are you sneezing? 

Are you coughing? 

Is your body achy? 

Are you struggling with headaches? 

We offer a holistic approach to these everyday things that your body says to you and alternative ways for answering it. Find out how to feed your body to address what's going on with it, instead of searching your medicine cabinet.

'Til next time!

Amber

Fast Acting, Natural First-Aid for Burns

48 hours after initial burn.

Hey guys, this is Julee! So, I decided to try something new with my hair. This included using a curling iron and you'd think that by now I would know that I do not have good hand eye coordination, but being the eternal optimist I tried it anyway. Needless to say I ended up with a huge second degree burn on my neck that quickly resulted in a large, quarter-sized blister.

What a crazy blessing, because only three months ago I had made up a burn/wound salve that has been in the cupboard just waiting to be used. Right away I applied the salve to the burn and placed a bandage over it. A huge bandage, by the way. Within the first couple of hours the pain was greatly diminished and you know how intense the pain from a burn can be. That night I removed the bandage and let it air out some. I then applied an herbal oil infusion that I also had on hand to keep the burn area moist. The next morning, so 24 hours later, the blister broke but there was zero pain. I am now at 48 hours later and the burn is already to the more dried up and itchy phase of healing and still pain free! This salve can also be used on wounds, scrapes, cuts or any of those types of things. It is naturally antibacterial and very healing.

Here's a quick recipe for the salve I used that you can make yourself! Or, if you'd rather not make it, we can make some up for you at the Wellness Center.
 
Burn Salve Ingredients

• Raw Honey
• Comfrey Leaf or Root Powder
• Wheat Germ Oil (other possible oils ... olive, coconut, castor ... or experiment with others!)

Use equal parts of all ingredients, mix together and apply.

The final salve is kind of sticky. When you apply it, put on a thick layer - you don't need to rub it in, just cover it with a bandage to hold it in place.

So, now I've shared with you my embarrassing hair story. Feel free to help me to not feel so all alone in this and share your own story here! If you do make up some salve, give us some feedback on your results and let us know what you used it for.