September 2020

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IN THIS ISSUE:

1) CROWN CHAKRA

2) SHOULD YOU BE TAKING VITAMIN D?

3) MOTHER NATURE : YOUR OPEN SOURCE PHARMACY AND MEDICINE CABINET

4) UPCOMING NO COST ONLINE EVENTS
( Plant Medicine for Modern Epidemics Summit, Energy Code, Biofield Tuning, Awakening Your Kundalini Masterclass, Reading Energy as a Medical Intuitive, Radical Energy Medicine, Discover Potent Antiviral Herbs and Formulas, Supercharge Your Chakra Practice...)
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“Natural Forces Within Us Are The True Healers” ~ Hippocrates

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1) CROWN CHAKRA
By Phylameana lila Desy

The Crown Chakra is associated with the color violet or white. Which of these two colors you wish to associate with your crown chakra is your personal preference. My preference is to liken the energy and color of this chakra to the violet flame of transmutation which is a blend of both violet and white. A flame that never completely extinguishes itself in your lifetime. Certainly, any of your chakras, including your crown chakra can become blocked or misaligned, but it will not die. Everyone has the ability to gain access higher knowledge. Discovery of truth and wisdom is dependent on the healthfulness of your crown chakra.

Communication Center

We use the seventh chakra as a tool to communicate with our spiritual nature. It is through this aspiring vortice that the life force is dispersed from the universe into the lower 6 chakras. It has been referred to as our "GOD SOURCE." But, this terminology might be confusing to anyone who equates God with religious dogma, because of this I choose to call it a spiritual connection or communicator.

Source of Wisdom and Well of Higher Knowledge

This chakra is often pictured in art works as a lotus flower opening as a means to allow spiritual awakening to occur in an individual. The crown chakra could also be considered the well intuitive knowing is drawn from.

Ways to Open and Clear the Crown Chakra

* Fasting
* Detoxing
* Smudging
* Clean Out Your Attic and Rain Gutters - The reasoning behind these physical clean-up chores as a chakra health-maintenance activity is explained in my article Spring Cleaning and Your Chakras.

Basically, if you think of the home you reside in as mirroring the alignment of your own chakras then you'll get the gist. The roof and attic of the home corresponds with the crown chakra, whereas the basement or lower level of the home corresponds with your root chakra.

Chakra Seven - Associations

* Color:violet / white
* Sanskrit Name: sahasrara
* Physical Location:top of head
* Purposes:intuitive knowing, connection to one's spirituality, integration of the whole
* Spiritual Lesson:spirituality, living in the NOW
* Physical Dysfunctions:mystical depression, diseases of the muscular system, skeletal system and the skin, chronic exhaustion not associated with physical ailments, sensitivity to light, sound, environment
* Mental / Emotional Issues:discovery of the divine, lack of purpose, loss of meaning or identity, trust, selflessness, humanitarianism, ability to see the bigger picture in the life stream, devotion, inspiration, values, ethics
* Information Stored Inside Crown Chakra:duality, magnetism, controlling patterns, emotional feelings (joy, anger, fear)
* Area of Body Governed:top center of the head, mid line above the ears
* Crystals / Gemstones:amber,diamond, moldavite
* Flower Essences:lotus, angelica, star tulip

Desy, Phylameana lila. "Crown Chakra." Learn Religions, Feb. 11, 2020, learnreligions.com/crown-chakra-1724455.

Learn more about chakras and chakra healing

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Affirmation: My immune system is healthy and protects me from all illness.

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2) SHOULD YOU BE TAKING VITAMIN D?

By Janet Lee

Vitamin D has been promoted as a cure-all. You may have seen headlines claiming that taking vitamin D can help prevent or even treat COVID-19, but there’s no solid science to support that yet. A paper recently published  in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health indicated that while everyone should strive to get enough of the vitamin, there’s still a dearth of research showing a beneficial effect on COVID-19.

But there's a connection between vitamin D levels and the risk of respiratory infections in general. The vitamin plays many roles throughout the body. “It supports a range of antiviral responses,” says Adrian Martineau, Ph.D., a clinical professor of respiratory infection and immunity at Queen Mary University of London. It boosts the ability of lung cells to fight bacteria and viruses, among other things, he says.

Martineau was the lead author of a 2017 analysis of 25 studies looking at the vitamin and respiratory illness. Published in BMJ, it involved almost 11,000 people of all ages, and concluded that taking a D supplement (anywhere from less than 800 to more than 2,000 IU daily) reduced the risk of having at least one respiratory tract infection. Those who were very deficient in the vitamin (defined in this study as having blood levels below 25 nmol/L) saw the most benefit.

This anti-inflammatory vitamin also puts the brakes on your immune system. “That might seem like a bad thing, but not all immune responses are helpful when your body mounts them, which is particularly well-illustrated in COVID,” Martineau says. In many cases, severe COVID-19 symptoms result from the body’s overly exuberant response to the virus (what’s called a cytokine storm). The result is that the immune system attacks “friendly” tissues instead of targeting just the virus.

The Risks of Very Low Levels

Martineau’s findings match those of many other studies showing the benefit of raising low levels of vitamin D for a variety of health conditions. It’s well-known that having too little of it weakens bones, and some studies suggest there may be a link between a deficiency and a higher risk of cancer, heart attacks, strokes, and more.

“There’s no question that additional vitamin D is helpful if someone is low or deficient,” says F. Michael Gloth III, M.D., an associate professor in the division of geriatric medicine at Johns Hopkins University’s medical school. “But no trial has shown any benefit for giving vitamin D in any population that’s already getting enough.”

In 2018, long-awaited results from a study that looked at the effects of vitamin D and fish oil pills in more than 25,000 people ages 50 and older were published in The New England Journal of Medicine. Known as the VITAL trial, it found that taking 2,000 IU of vitamin D daily didn’t cut cancer or cardiovascular risks compared with a placebo. But few of the people in the study had low blood levels of vitamin D.

Still, some research questions how helpful it is to raise low vitamin D levels. For example, doctors commonly recommend that older adults take vitamin D pills to help prevent falls and fractures. But a 2018 analysis of 81 studies, published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, failed to support this, although only a few of the trials included people with really low levels.

Moreover, too much vitamin D may actually contribute to fractures. A 2019 study published in JAMA found that people who took 4,000 or 10,000 IU a day saw a reduction in bone density compared with those who took 400 IU. (But other research shows that taking vitamin D with calcium may lead to slight reductions in fracture risk.)

What Tests Can Reveal

The most common way to measure vitamin D levels is with a blood test for 25(OH)D [25-­hydroxyvitamin D], but it’s not perfect. “There are many different versions of the test, and the results can vary,” says Mark Moyad, M.D., director of complementary and alternative medicine at the University of Michigan Medical Center, who specializes in studying vitamins, minerals, and supplements. You can get different results from different labs and even after multiple tests at the same lab.

“Many of us in geriatrics, for better or worse, do screen and do treat” vitamin D deficiencies, says Veronica Rivera, M.D., an assistant professor of geriatrics and palliative medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. She admits that the evidence about testing and treatment is unclear. “If I’m doing yearly labs on someone, I may add it in. If they’re having falls, I may check it. If someone has osteoporosis or osteopenia, I would definitely screen,” she says. “The evidence is still conflicting, but I think the safe approach is to keep everyone at sufficient levels and to make it easy.” 

Another confounding factor is that “normal” D levels may differ depending on skin color. We make vitamin D when our skin is exposed to sunlight. Darker skin makes it harder to synthesize the vitamin, leading to lower levels, but researchers are still trying to understand the health implications of that and the need for supplements.

“The vitamin D test may also be exposing an existing health disparity,” Moyad says. In the VITAL trial, he notes, Black people had the lowest D levels and higher rates of hypertension, obesity, and diabetes. It may be that those conditions contribute to low levels of the vitamin. And in general, people of color don’t get the same quality of healthcare as white people. “When patients, regardless of race or ethnicity, have better access and equitable opportunities to improve their health,” Moyad says, “their vitamin D levels can also increase without initially or only relying on supplements.”

Deciding on Supplements

Ultimately, whether to get tested or take a supplement and how to do it comes down to having a discussion with your doctor.

The National Academy of Medicine recommends 600 IU of vitamin D a day up to age 70; 800 IU daily after that. “The magic number is probably between 800 and 2,000 IU a day,” Gloth says.

“No matter your age, you should know what your blood level is,” says Christina Barth, R.D.N., a lecturer in nutrition at Arizona State University. If it’s not optimal (50 to 80 nmol/L), turn to food first and then a supplement if necessary, she says. Choose vitamin D2 or D3 for the best absorption.

To help you and your doctor decide whether you need a supplement, consider the following factors:

• How much sun do you get? Just 15 to 20 minutes a day (on your face, arms, legs, or back, without sunscreen) can give you a healthy dose of vitamin D. But if you've been confined indoors, the way many people have been this year, you may not be able to rely on the sun for your D. You also may need longer sun exposure to produce vitamin D in the winter or if you have darker skin. But more time in the sun means more exposure to UV rays, which can raise skin cancer risk.

• What’s your diet like? Many foods are fortified with vitamin D, but it may still be challenging to get enough from food alone. Cow’s milk and plant milks are fortified with it, as are some juices and cereals (all contain about 100 IU per cup). Fatty fish (450 IU per 3 ounces) and egg yolks (41 IU) also have D. Mushrooms naturally increase their D levels when they’re exposed to UV light (366 IU per half-cup).

• How old are you? About 80 percent of older adults don’t get enough D in their diet, and with age, skin becomes less able to make the conversion.

• Do you smoke? That danger­ous habit depletes many vitamins and can limit your body’s ability to make D.

• Are you obese? People who are carrying extra weight have lower levels of the vitamin. Losing weight may boost D counts.

• Are you physically active? Blood levels of vitamin D may increase with more activity.

• How’s your gut? People with bowel disease or metabolic problems that affect nutrient absorption may run low on the vitamin.

About the Author: Janet Lee, L.Ac., is an acupuncturist and freelance writer in Los Angeles who contributes to Consumer Reports on a range of health-related topics. She has been covering health, fitness, and nutrition for the past 20 years and has worked as an editor at several magazines.

3) MOTHER NATURE : YOUR OPEN SOURCE PHARMACY AND MEDICINE CABINET

Never has it been more important and urgent to regenerate your body and build robust immunity than now, in the midst of our global health crisis. 

 To be sure, the advances of modern medicine are amazing, even miraculous. Our ability to treat ailments and cure diseases is an inspiring testament to what we’re capable of. 

 And, some of the most simple and overlooked elements of our immediate natural environment also offer remarkable healing power…

Plants contain a myriad of compounds which can nourish, balance, and support immune function, thereby increasing your body’s built-in resistance to disease.

Medicinal botanicals have a wide range of healing properties when properly applied. They can reverse inflammation, renew proper organ function, and tone the endocrine system, for starters. And, they can rebalance your emotions and provide you with clarity and enhanced vigor.

That’s why I’m excited to invite you to join the Plant Medicine for Modern Epidemics Summit, where you’ll discover how plants can purify, protect, and evolve us — as they sharpen our minds, extend our lives, and deepen our connection with this blessed planet.

You’ll hear from more than two dozen of today’s highly sought-after experts, natural medicine experts, health practitioners, and inspiring educators — including Dr. Vasant Lad, David Winston, Dr. Marc Halpern, Adriana Ayales, Mark Blumenthal, Karen Wang Diggs, Trupti Gokani, MD, and many others — hosted by plant medicine pioneer David Crow.

They’ll be sharing up-to-date practices and insights for working with medicinal herbs, flowers, mushrooms, aromatic ceremonial plants, and essential oils to revitalize your health, your community, and the Earth.  I hope you can join us for this exceptional convergence of botanical medicine experts. 

Here’s a sample of what these world-class speakers will be sharing with you…

With K.P. Khalsa you’ll learn the role of viral action in chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), find out the appropriate tests for these viruses, and hear about several effective treatments.

Karen Wang Diggs will illuminate the synergy between our gut microbiome and wellbeing, and why bacteria is your ally in boosting immunity, cognitive function, and energy.

Rainforest herbalist Adriana Ayales will share an immersion on the powers of the pineal gland, the subconscious mind, and herbs known to awaken lucid dreaming — along with herbs that tone the organs of perception and awaken the subconscious mind.

Join legendary Ayurvedic physician Dr. Vasant Lad as he illuminates the nature of prana — including the functions of the “prana body,” and how to care for it.

don Oscar Miro-Quesada will reveal how the sacred use of entheogenic plant allies like the San Pedro cactus can strengthen your overall immunity to modern viral pandemics.

Explore new science combined with an ancient understanding of the connection between the human microbiome and the immune system, and discover your unique fingerprint of health to prepare for modern epidemics with Trupti Gokani, MD.

Dr. Marc Halpern will explore ways to keep your immune system strong through an Ayurvedic diet and lifestyle — supplying you with key herbs to build your immunity and protect your respiratory system.

David Winston debunks the common misconception that Kava or any one herb is the anxiety herb, sharing a rigorous understanding of which practices and supplements are beneficial for the chronically anxious.

Mark Blumenthal will convey the most current information on quality control of popular immune-boosting herbs, and how the medicinal potency of northern hemisphere herbs is changing in response to global warming. 

Join Patricia Kaminski as she transmits important information on flower essence therapy — a tradition founded by Dr. Edward Bach, who addressed the suffering of patients during the 1918 influenza pandemic. 
… and many more!

RSVP here for Plant Medicine for Modern Epidemics Summit — at no charge.

In this enlightening event, you’ll discover that each plant, herb, and flower provides a unique pathway into a more profound relationship with your body, mind, and soul —  opening up opportunities for mental and emotional balance, knowledge of comprehensive immune protection, and physical resilience for the long haul.

Please join us to deepen your wisdom of the healing and evolutionary benefits of the plant kingdom.

During this wisdom-packed and timely event, you’ll discover:

* How to use ancient wisdom to approach modern epidemics
* The practical application of herbs for teas, tinctures, poultices, and salves for common health concerns
* How ancient Tibetan Medicine texts contains predictions and recipes for “the future degenerate times,“ when environmental degradation and imbalance would rein
* Ways to maintain personal immunity, a resilient nervous system, and overall homeostasis using common herbs and spices
* The four methods of disease treatment in Tibetan Medicine
* Mongolian botanical medicine and herbs — specifically indicated for infections of the urinary tract, respiratory system, intestines, and skin
* How adaptogens and alterative herbs can be used by everyone to reduce susceptibility to infections
* Methods for creating a home apothecary for first aid and emergency preparedness
* How to forage for and prepare antiviral herbs and medicinal mushrooms
* A practical view on the prevention of respiratory infections
* How flower essence therapy differs from pharmaceutical and psychiatric medication

And much more!

RSVP here for the Plant Medicine for Modern Epidemics Summit — at no charge.

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You can sign up even when the event is over or you are not able to attend. You will get access to the recording.

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Radical Energy Medicine for Self-Healing & Transformation: How to Awaken & Heal With Scalar Energy, Psychic Surgery & Your Most Potent Chakra

Reading Energy as a Medical Intuitive: Strengthen Your Healing Power By Connecting Intuitively With Plants, Animals & Totems

Discover Potent Antiviral Herbs & Formulas to Protect Your Body From Viral Conditions : explore three botanical antiviral formulas to strengthen your immune system.

 Energy Codes for Mastering the Unknown: Re-stabilize Your System, Re-Source Your Power & Metabolize Difficult Feelings

Discover the Ayurvedic Key to Building a Strong Immune System & Balanced Mind/Body/Spirit.

Supercharge Your Chakra Practice: How to Heal Your Energy Centers & Unleash the Full Power of Your Life Force.

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