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Saturday, November 20, 2010

[AlternativeAnswers] Crystal Therapy: Investing In Change

 

Good Morning!

Crystal Therapy: Investing In Change

Change is inevitable. Our lives are made up of the building blocks of
change. Change creates the person we must grow to be. Change happens
for a reason. That reason is to allow us possibilities we may not
have seen in the first place. This can be traumatic or it can be less
so.

The single most important point you can make about change is that in
most cases it's not what faces you that's the problem, it's how you
react to it.

How you react is determined by how you perceive a particular change.
The Chinese word for crisis is "weiji". Two characters that
separately mean danger and opportunity. Every problem we encounter in
life can be viewed that way. It is a chance to show that we can
handle it. Changing the way you think, can change a life of stress
and discomfort to a life of challenge and excitement.

Change shows itself in many forms. The move to a different career, by
choice or not, the loss of a loved one, the loss of a relationship,
the move to a new home or simply the change in the weather and how we
feel. It is important to embrace the transition!. Struggling, kicking
and screaming and dragging your heals will only prolong trying to
control the uncontrollable. Learn to recognize strengths you may have
overlooked. Embrace optimism and reform your old belief system.

Crystals for Change:

-Bloodstone brings the ability to adapt to change more easily.

-Cerussite is grounding and shows us how to understand change as it
happens around us.

-Chrysanthemum Stone bring equilibrium to changing situations

-Chrysocolla allows us to accept change with calmness and serenity It
makes for smooth transitions.

-Larimar gives us the ability to "go with the flow". It is a heart
soothing stone that brings awareness to change.

-Malachite is a great stone to have, which encourage change to occur.

-Mookaite (Jasper) helps to emphasize the flexibility with change and
encourages new experiences.

-Moonstone makes one conscious of the fact that all things are part
of a cycle of constant change.

-Rose Quartz assists in the acceptance of change that is necessary.

Treatments for Change

Carry 4 of the above stones with you in a pouch, pocket or purse.

A "Change" gem essence can be created with rose quartz, malachite and
chrysocolla. Mist over the entire aura. Take 8-10 drops under the
tongue every 4 hours.

Laying of Stones: Place Rose Quartz at the Heart Chakra. Use
Malachite and Bloodstone at the Heart Chakra. Lay a piece of
Chrysocolla at the Throat Chakra. Chrysanthemum Stone and Cerussite
can be placed at the Root Chakra, at both hip bones or between the
legs.

Emphasis on the Heart Chakra. This chakra helps us to embrace a
changing world. It allows us to love and accept change as it passes
our way. When the heart chakra is open it allows us freedom to be
ourselves and to accept change that will keep us open and aware. This
balance of openness to change and accepting it freely, gives us an
even stronger ability to then follow our heart's desire without fear.

Crystal Elixir: Make up a crystal elixir with bloodstone and larimar.
Add sunflower oil and rosemary essential oil. Massage this oil onto
the Heart Chakra in a circular motion. Apply this elixir to the pulse
points on the wrist, neck abdomen and top of feet.

Meditation with Clear Quartz: This stone shows us clarity of change
and sees us through the other side Meditate with this stone in your
dominant hand or both hands together. Place the stone in front of you
or meditate in a circle of clear quartz.

Andrew Pacholyk, MS, L.Ac
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[AlternativeAnswers] The Gratitude Project

 

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The Gratitude Project
by Andrew Pacholyk, MS, L.Ac.

This is a self awareness exercise I started in my practice in New York City over 12 years ago. It has always been an offering to my patients who come in during the week of Thanksgiving for treatment. I would ask them to take home this handout and to fill it out in their private time. If they were interested in doing a little self attunement exercise, this would be the ideal time, as we can be more conscious of the benefits we receive in our lives.

At this time in my life, things maybe going great or they may not be the best. Regardless, TODAY I am grateful for:

1. ___________________________________

My life is full of hidden blessings. I will name three of them I may have forgotten:

1. ___________________________________

2. ___________________________________

3. ___________________________________

I was able to eat today. I am thankful to have food to eat today because:

1. ___________________________________

I woke up in good health today. I am so grateful for this because:

1. ___________________________________

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I may not have woken up in the best state of health today, yet I cannot be more thankful because:

1. ___________________________________

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I am most grateful for three people in my life. Who are they and why?

1. ___________________________________

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2. ___________________________________

_____________________________________

3.____________________________________

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There has always been a song or piece of music in my life that I have been very grateful for because:

Name of song: _________________________

1. ____________________________________

______________________________________

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I have command of my senses today. I am eternally grateful for each one of them, as there are some who do not have the ability to use them. I am grateful for each one of them in this way:

Sight: _________________________________

Hearing: _______________________________

Taste: _________________________________

Touch: _________________________________

Smell: _________________________________

My happiness depends on:

The path of my life depends on:

My choices determine my:

My final thought of gratitude is about:

I hope that this exercise in self awareness has been a helpful one and I thank you for taking the time to be a part of it for yourself.

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About the Author: Andrew Pacholyk, MS, L.Ac is a licensed acupuncturist and certified herbalist with a full time practice in New York City. Andrew specializes in rejuvenating therapies based in the ancient Chinese Medical approach to Endocrinology, Gynecology and Pain Management. By improving circulation and an increase in metabolism, Andrew treats hormonal imbalance, infertility, menopause and menstrual disorders, as well as increasing blood flow and vital energy in order to decrease pain, trauma and its associated symptoms. Discover more about Andrew, his practice and his life's work at http://www.proacumed.com and http://www.peacefulmind.com

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[AlternativeAnswers] Planning A Healthy Thanksgiving

 

Good Morning!

Planning A Healthy Thanksgiving

Planning a healthy Thanksgiving is easy and affordable. When we think of this
feast day, we think of foods laden with rich gravies, sugar filled desserts and
heavy dressings. I offer up some "alternative answers" and find substitutes for
these Thanksgiving table favorites that are high in processed sugar, saturated
fats and cholesterol.

Rosemary and Garlic Roasted Turkey

1 whole turkey (10 to 12 pounds)
6 to 8 garlic cloves
2 large lemons, halved
2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed
1 teaspoon rubbed sage

Cut six to eight small slits in turkey skin insert garlic between the skin and
meat. Squeeze two lemon halves inside the turkey and leave them inside. Squeeze
remaining lemon over outside of turkey. Spray the turkey with nonstick cooking
spray; sprinkle with rosemary and sage. Place on a rack in a roasting pan. Bake,
uncovered, at 325 degrees F for 1 hour. Cover and bake 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 hours
longer or until a meat thermometer reads 185 degrees F. Serving: 8-10.

Super Squash Soup

1 red onion chopped fine
2 cups chicken stock
2 cups pumpkin puree
pinch of finely chopped ginger
dash of fat free milk or milk alternative (soy, rice, almond)
pinch of cinnamon

Prepare: Saute onions until tender. Add chicken stock and pumpkin puree and
ginger. Simmer for 10 minutes. Add milk (alternative) and cinnamon.

Homemade Gravy without the fat

You can make gravy from your turkey drippings but only use the drippings that
are not fatty. You can see the fat floating on the top of the drippings. Skim
that fat off with a table spoon before you make your gravy. After you skim off
the fat on the turkey drippings then boil the drippings and add a cup of water
mixed with corn starch. Mix the ingredients until they are thick like gravy.

Low Fat Gravy

1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh mushrooms
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 cups reduced-sodium fat-free beef or chicken broth, divided
2 tablespoons cornstarch
Pinch pepper

Prepare: In a saucepan, saute onion, mushrooms and parsley in 1/4 cup broth
until vegetables are tender. Combine cornstarch, pepper and 1/2 cup of broth;
stir until smooth. Add to pan with the remaining broth. Bring to a boil,
stirring occasionally: boil for 2 minutes. Serving: 2 cups.

Orange Zest Mashed Potatoes

Sweet potatoes are a wonderful low calorie, low glycemic alternative to white
potatoes when prepared properly.

4 medium sweet potatoes
1 cup pumpkin puree
1 cup hot milk (or milk alternative such as soy, almond, rice or fat free milk)
1 tsp olive oil
2 tsp orange zest

Prepare: cook sweet potatoes until tender. Peel and transfer to bowl. Stir in 1
cup pumpkin puree. Mash with fork until smooth. Stir in milk and splash in olive
oil. Add orange zest and serve. Serves 6-8.

Fresh Fruit Compote

Fresh fruit is great part of any Thanksgiving meal. Fruit represents abundance
and it is a great source of vitamins and fiber. Consider melons, grapefruit,
oranges, apples, cherries, apricots, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries or
any fruit you would like and cut them into bite size pieces. Mix them all
together to make a tasty fruit salad. You can cut and squeeze one lemon over the
fruit. As an addition, add dried cranberries, acai berries or a handful of
chopped walnuts, almond slivers or mini carob bits.

Fat Free Pumpkin Pie

Crust Ingredients:
1 cup dry bread crumbs

Filling Ingredients:
1 small Sugar pumpkin (2 lbs. size)
1 1/2 cup Pumpkin, canned
4 Egg whites
2/3 cup Sugar (or sugar alternative such as agave or stevia)
1 teaspoon Cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon Ginger
OR
1 teaspoon Finely grated fresh ginger root
1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg
1 1/4 cup Fat free evaporated milk

Crust Preparation: Spray 9" pie plate with vegetable cooking spray. Scatter
crumbs evenly pressing into plate. Spray crumbs with spray & bake crust at 350
degrees F. for 10-15 minutes until dry and lightly brown. Cool on rack.

Filling Preparation: If using fresh pumpkin, rinse, stem, and halve pumpkin.
Scrape out the seeds and cut into 2" chunks. Using paring knife, remove skin &
place pumpkin in large baking dish. Add 1/2 c water & cover dish tightly with
foil.

Bake at 350 degrees F. for on hour, until soft, checking to make sure that water
has not evaporated, adding more if needed. Cool and puree pumpkin in food
processor.

Scrape cooked fresh pumpkin or canned pumpkin into bowl then whisk in egg
whites. Whisk in sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg & evaporated milk, one
ingredient at a time, whisking smooth between each addition.

Pour into prepared crust. Bake at 350 degree F until filling is set, 1 hour.
Cool on rack. Refrigerate if prepared more than a few hours in advance of
serving. Serving:6-8

A Word About Eating

Yes, it is a holiday but that does not mean you have to go into an
uncontrollable spiral! Be aware of your calorie intake. If you are unsure about
the calories in your meal, I feel it is essential to learn this amazing tool for
effective weight loss. Record in your ledger or journal the calories of
everything you put in your mouth for one week. Be in tune to the total calories
you consume daily, and make an effort to replace high-fat foods with low-calorie
ones like vegetables and fruits.

Discipline applies to any matter in life. I cannot stress enough how discipline
is the second most important aspect in weight control or achieving any kind of
success in your life! It is the secret to the most effective, efficient and well
strategic plan you can give yourself! Being successful, losing weight,
maintaining relationships are not tasks that come easy for most people. They are
all things we must work hard on creating, keeping and maintaining! (Why do you
think diet plans have *Results not typical with an asterisks? Because most
people have a lack of discipline). You probably already have some forms of
discipline in your life. You pay your bills by a certain time, you show up for
work every day, often plan your finances, your meals or walk your dog. These are
all disciplines in your life already. Some of us need a little more in our lives
than others. The whole idea with these suggestions is to show you just how much
you are eating, how many calories you are consuming and to get you into a
pattern, which will set you up for great success!

Portion control does not have to go out the window on the holiday. This was a
hard lesson for me to learn. As a dancer and someone who always worked out, I
felt I had my portioning under control. I eventually learned why I would get
that bloated and discomfort feeling after eating. It was my portion size. Sure I
was active and exercising but as I aged and my metabolism slowed, my portions
were not changing with the rest of me! Once I understood the discipline behind
this, it changed my life!

If it all goes out the window in wild abandon, please, forego the guilt and take
solace that although you had one day of calorie binging, it is better than doing
this everyday. Guilt has never served anyone in any capacity. Making these tips
a lifestyle, over time, is the key.

Andrew Pacholyk, MS, L.Ac
http://www.peacefulmind.com/articlest.htm
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