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10-11 New book: You Were Not Born to SufferBY BLAKE D. BAUER
14-15 Mind & Body Spiritual Center: A community for spiritual seekersBY REV. JOANNE BIEWALD
18-19 The Missing Element: Inspiring Compassion for the Human ConditionBY DEBRA SILVERMAN
6-8 Aromaid: Aromatherapy in a hospital setting
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HEN DR. H U N T ’ S p a t i e n t c a m e round from anes thes ia
she reported an overwhelming sensation of nausea. This is not uncommon. Many patients experience similar post-operative queasiness. Anesthesiologist Ron Hunt, M.D., and peri-operative nurse, Amanda Hudgens, BSN RN CAPA, are used to hearing patients complain of it. While Dr. Hunt knew of numerous medications he could prescribe, he was reluctant to do so with many of these medications having undesirable side effects. Amanda, a trained aroma-therapist, suggested using a
blend of essential oils known to ease nausea administered on a gauze pad. The first patient’s response to their offer of an aromatherapy blend instead of a traditional medication was a positive one and they continued to find the aromas relieved their patients’ queasiness. So began many years of research and testing by Dr. Hunt, his nurse, and team of doctors and nurses to find the perfect blend of essential oils and more importantly, a safe and effective delivery system for aromatherapy in a hospital setting.
AROMATHERAPY RELIEVES DISCOMFORT
“Aromatherapy is an ancient practice that has stood the test of
time,” says Dr. Hunt. “For over 5,000 years it has been used as a way to relieve discomfort and encourage balance of the mind and body. Now more of us in modern medicine are open to its many uses.” Dr. Hunt points to a growing number of studies suggesting certain blends of essential oils can reduce the need for more traditional medicines particularly in cases of chemotherapy induced nausea, stress, anxiety, and sleep. The available scientific research suggests that essential oils can be useful for a variety of issues. Some of these substances can be complex in their chemistry, and consequently very powerful in their effectiveness. Fully aware that numerous
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claims have been made about the curative powers of essential oils in the treatment of diseases (such as ebola and cancer) without any objective, data-based research to back up such claims, Dr. Hunt and his team decided to invest the time and resources to do the research. “There is no substitute for thorough objective, data-based research investigation.”
RESEARCH PROVES ESSENTIAL OILS HELPFUL
They developed a randomized trial to look at the effectiveness of aromatherapy to ease post-operative nausea discomfort. The results strongly suggested that aromatherapy was helpful for patients recovering from anesthesia. The change
in reported discomfort level was significant for the blend of ginger, peppermint, cardamom and ginger (P < 0.001) as well
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as another for ginger only (P = 0.002) versus saline. The number of antiemetic medications requested after aromatherapy was also significantly reduced. So, the research suggested that they’d found a particular blend of ginger, cardamom, peppermint, and spearmint that soothed and relieved users. However, there was still the issue of delivery and controlling the amount of essential oils used in each instance. Mixing essential oils is time consuming, labor intensive, and messy. Dr. Hunt and his team found the development of a practical, personal way to deliver the aromas to the patient to be the most complicated aspect of aromatherapy practice in a hospital setting. Currently, with no available effective way of delivering essential oils by inhalation, oils are diffused into the entire room—irritating to some patients with smell sensitivity—
or are inhaled via a personal inhaler or on a cotton ball that may be lost in the blanket or fall away from the patient.
REVOLUTIONARY NOSE CLIP DELIVERS OILS EFFECTIVELY
The team devised a special nose clip that includes a pod containing a specific amount and blend of oils tested for their safety and effectiveness. The discreet clip is inserted into the nose and the patient simply breathes in the aroma. The nose clip overcomes the problem of mixing oils, measuring exact proportions or using a diffuser in the hospital room. The patient is the only one who smells the aroma and the clip stays in one place and once in the nose cannot get lost in the sheets of the hospital bed. The oils are also blended in such a way that the aroma will last for days and not simply evaporate over a few hours.
Dr. Hunt says, “What we have developed with our patented nose clip is truly a blend of traditional and complementary medical approaches. As mainstream medicine acknowledges more and more the benefits of aromatherapy, I think we’ll find, in certain instances, it becoming a useful adjunct or alternative to traditional approaches. This is beginning of a true synergism between Eastern and Western approaches to health and wellness.”
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New book: You Were Not Born to Suffer
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T IS NEVER easy to let go of someone you love. Change is often harder than we want to admit. Whether it’s
death, divorce or another form of separation, trying to move on brings grief and sadness for the joy and connection that’s passed. Or for the unresolved hurt and misunderstanding we’ve felt. But we would not be on the edge of release if it were not meant to be for our highest good. Sometimes we out grow a relationship. Sometimes a person outgrows us. Sometimes it’s just someone’s time to go. Either way we are forced to befriend the parts of us we have abandoned, rejected, or denied in exchange for love,
comfort or companionship. We are challenged to step into the unknown and to trust this is as it is meant to be. We are all asked by life, the universe and God to come home to ourselves eventually, whether it’s through the death of a relationship or in our physical death. Holding on to someone who limits us or feels limited by us only causes pain. Our underlying fears and insecurities must be healed for us to truly be healthy, happy and free.
KNOW WHAT YOU TRULY WANT IN LIFE
In my personal life as well as my professional work with thousands of people, I have found that there is only one effective approach to letting go.
This often forgotten key entails becoming clear about what we actually want in life now, expressing it to the Universe or God, and moving toward it, while focusing our time and energy on what makes us feel good, alive and well each day. We have to train ourselves to choose activities and relationships we can fully be ourselves in, as opposed to ones where we feel compromised or obliged to please. As you become more accustomed to focusing on things that make you feel good daily, you will naturally move away from anyone or anything that is not healthy for you, without feeling guilty. Those people who are meant to be with you on your destined path
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BY BLAKE D. BAUER
will organically come with you, while those who limit you, do not meet you, or do not value you, will naturally be left behind. Through this process, every unresolved emotion, limiting belief or incomplete situation that needs to be transformed will naturally surface to be addressed when the time is right. Your only task becomes feeling everything that’s present, regardless of how painful or scary, and then making a conscious choice to speak and act honestly, kindly, and respectfully based on your heart’s truth and instinct now. You’re the only person who can give yourself permission to live fully before your time comes to let go of your body in this lifetime. Are you finally ready to stop making yourself wrong for
wanting to be happy, knowing it’s ok to be free to enjoy your precious days as much as possible before you’re forced to let go of everything and everyone?
B l a k e D . B a u e r i s a n internationally recognized author, counselor, qi gong master and alternative medicine practitioner. His bestselling book You Were Not Born To Suffer and pioneering work focus on loving yourself unconditionally as the key to healing yourself, fulfilling your life’s purpose, and awakening spiritually. Bringing together what he’s found to be the most effective spiritual practices and holistic approaches to wellbeing, Blake’s work has successfully guided thousands of people internationally
toward greater health and freedom in mind. Blake can be seen at the Conscious Life Expo (http://www.consciouslifeexpo.com/2016-expo/workshop-folder/w_26.html) in February 19-20 in Los Angeles.
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Mind & Body Spiritual Center: A community for spiritual seekers
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F YOU CONSIDER yourself to be spiritual—not religious, or if you are drawn to folks like Eckhart Tolle, Deepak
Chopra, Wayne Dyer—Mind & Body Spiritual Center might be a good spot for you to visit. We operate on principles such as: There is but One Power in the universe—a Loving Power. We are one with that Power (God of our understanding). Our thoughts, intentions, and beliefs are powerful, creative. Much emphasis is focused on the power of keeping our thoughts positive and constructive. We are short on dogma, long on taking responsibility for our lives by focusing our thoughts on the good we desire in our lives and in our world.
MIND & BODY SPIRITUAL CENTER: HUB FOR THE SPIRITUAL SEEKER
Our center is relatively new. This philosophy emphasizes the common threads running through the major wisdom teachings. For instance, common beliefs in the law of cause & effect. Buddhist and Hindu religions call it karma. In Christianity… “As you sow, so shall you reap.” The Golden Rule is a common thread. “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” We take a broad philosophical view of world religions, have respect for and study them in some of our advanced classes. We are a small, growing community of spiritual seekers. We enjoy rubbing elbows with open-minded, positive people who appreciate a joy-filled, uplifting
gathering. We offer classes, and all are welcome to join any of our small groups. An example of a small group is a “sangha.” This group meets monthly to support each other in affirmative prayer and other spiritual practices. The goal is to help each other meet the challenges of daily life, while we grow spiritually, both as individuals and as a community. Along with a life-affirming, positive, no fire-and-brimstone message, and the support of small groups, Ben Cook-Feltz offers light-hearted and fun, yet inspirational music. Ben plays the keyboard and sings. Perhaps you, like many of us, have struggled unsuccessfully to embrace traditional religion. The idea of a judgmental God… the idea of being born a sinful being… the idea of a loving God preparing
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not only heaven, but also hell… are examples of teachings that did not resonate with me. How about you? It is comforting for me to know that there is but one Power in the universe… a Loving Power. It is comforting to know that I can use this Power in my life. Since It experiences life through me… through everyone… our words, thoughts, and expectations have creative power. Yes, comforting and powerful!
After working as a stockbroker for over 30 years, Rev. Joanne Biewald became a minister ordained through Centers for Spiritual Living, headquartered in Golden, CO. “I started as spiritual leader of a center founded a couple years ago, which embraces the philosophy of Science of Mind.” Mind & Body Spiritual Center meets on Sunday morning at 11 a.m. at the Banks Building, 615 First Avenue Northeast, Minneapolis MN. 612-759-0870. [email protected]
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The Missing Element: Inspiring Compassion for the Human Condition
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N THIS EXCERPT from her book THE MISSING ELEMENT: Inspiring Compassion for the Human Condition,
author Debra Silverman explains what she is asking of the reader as they embark on a journey of self-discovery and growth.
YOUR ELEMENTAL MISSION
I want to enroll you as an agent of change—and you’ll need two things. One is to become acquainted with the Four Elements as they exist inside you. The other is to cultivate the observer’s position so that you can stand back and make change by altering the way you see and live your own story.
THE FOUR ELEMENTS
WATER: For nine months we surrendered to the awesome feminine power of a womb filled with fluid. Herein lies the wisdom of silence and trust.
AIR: Air is everywhere—the universal source of breath and language. No one can live without breathing or communicating. Herein lies the wisdom of wonder and consciousness.
EARTH: The patience of a mountain, the generosity of a tree. Earth is the immovable rock, tirelessly waiting for our respect. Will we care for her? If we don’t, don’t worry, she will survive. We may not. Herein lies the wisdom of respect and balance.
FIRE: The heat of your heart and the fire of the sun drive your destiny each day. We cannot live without either. Herein lies the wisdom of accepting your mission with full conviction.
LEARNING TO CHANGE
Modern life is stalking us to change. With so many books being written about it, spirituality has never been as popular and commonplace. As individuals and as a species we are growing. It’s an unfortunate truth that we learn the most through mistakes. It is easy to judge humanity, our neighbors, our human nature, and our own idiosyncrasies. We have danced with evil, played with guns, tried to control and scare the Feminine into submission, and nearly destroyed the Earth.
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Evolution occurs by learning through our mistakes, and we have a long history of making mistakes: nuclear bombs, the holocaust, 9/11, countless wars, to mention only a few examples. Can we forgive human nature, the species, and its long path down evolution lane? Would I love to change the way we learn our lessons? You bet I would. Would I love to assist people to learn the easy way? Sure. As a parent I want to offer a positive future to my kids. My work is meant to share what I have found that holds wisdom and hope. What I’m calling the Missing Element is twofold: 1) it is the observer inside you—the part of you that can stand outside of judgment and see yourself with a more wise and
compassionate approach—much like our elders did. And 2) the Missing Element also refers to the Elements that make up your personality and more specifically, the element, which is your weakest. Allow me to help you to see through the eyes of love. All is well, and we are exactly where the prophets of old predicted we would be—that we would reach a time when we had to get on our knees and return to basics. Water is wet, fire is hot, earth is heavy, and air is everywhere. The Good News: You have the personal power to make a difference. The power to create change resides inside you. It’s so much simpler than you know. And it starts with you.
Debra Silverman works on an individual basis as well as in workshops to impart emotional wisdom through a simplified language that describes the qualities of Water, Air, Earth, and Fire. She received an M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University. She trained at York University and studied Dance Therapy at Harvard. www.debrasilvermanastrology.com
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