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Migraine and Tension Headaches: A Natural Cure through Acupuncture

noreply@blogger.com (Healthy Being Products - Natural Online Drugstore) — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 19:55:00 +0000

Acupuncture for Headaches and Migraines

Headaches fall into three main categories: tension-type, migraine and cervicogenic. Tension-type headaches are the most frequent. Patients who endure tension-type headaches usually feel mild to moderate pain on both sides of the head. The pain is usually described as tight, stiff or constricting, as if something is being wrapped around your head and squeezed tightly. Tension headaches are the most common headaches, and generally cause infrequent mild to moderate pain, but in a considerable number of patients, tension headaches are so frequent that they require treatment.

Migraine headaches, on the other hand, can be disabling and severe. Accompanying symptoms can include nausea, vomiting and sensitivity to light.While migraines affect far fewer people than tension-type headaches and have a much shorter duration, their symptoms are much more severe. They typically affect women more frequently than men, with pain that usually occurs on one side of the head

Cervicogenic headaches are the most recently diagnosed type of headache and are musculoskeletal in nature. They may be caused by pain in the neck or spine that is transferred to the head. Many times, cervicogenic headaches go undiagnosed because of their recent classification.

Who suffers from headaches?

Nearly everyone will suffer a headache at some point in time. They are one of the most common physical complaints that prompt people to treat themselves or seek professional assistance. Some estimates say that up to 50 million Americans suffer from sever, long-lasting, recurring headaches. While most headaches are not necessarily symptomatic of another condition, they can be very distracting and account for significant amounts of time lost from work.

What causes headaches?

Emotional stress is a well known trigger for migraine. Japanese researchers have found that people living in fast-paced business centers in Tokyo tend to have an imbalance in the autonomic nervous system, specifically, an inhibition of the parasympathetic system that is active during relaxation, and an excitation of the sympathetic nervous system, which governs our response to stress. This type of imbalance is associated with other health conditions such as heart disease, insomnia, high blood pressure, and premenstrual syndrome.

In order to harmonize the autonomic nervous system, our acupuncture physician uses a special acupuncture technique called SES. The SES technique involves the shallow insertion of acupuncture needles just to the dermis of the skin, with manual needle stimulation given while the patient is exhaling and in sitting position. This technique was originally studied by professor Kazushi Nishijo of Tsukuba College of Technology in Japan, who found it had positive physiological effects on the nervous system. Recent studies suggest that this acupuncture technique may activate the parasympathetic nervous system and decrease muscle tension. Acupuncture points for this technique are usually chosen on the forearms and lower legs.

An imbalance of female hormones is another factor believed to be related to migraine. At Healthy Being Wellness Center, females with migraine outnumber males. Application of indirect heat using moxibustion, a traditional heat treatment that involves gently burning medicinal herbs over the skin on the lower abdomen, low back, and sacral bone may help balance female hormones.

Significant muscle tension in the neck and upper back is common in people with migraines, so reducing this tension is an important part of migraine prevention. Application of acupuncture needles to points on the patient's body found to be sensitive or reactive in order to cause an instantaneous increase in blood flow to those tight muscles

What can acupuncture do for headaches?

Acupuncture, as an effective treatment modality, has been applied to headaches from the earliest beginnings of TCM. Acupuncture involves penetrating the skin with thin, metallic needles at specific points. It is one of the main medical treatments in traditional Chinese medicine, where it came into being more than 2,000 years ago.

Since pain during a migraine is believed to be associated with dilation of blood vessels in the head, inducing this physiological reaction through the insertion of needles into the head and neck area would not be desirable during an attack. It may even temporarily worsen the patient's pain and accompanying symptoms such as nausea.

The head and neck areas are rarely stimulated to avoid unnecessary dilation of vessels in that area. In addition, the entire treatment is often done with the patient in sitting position rather than the usual lying position. This is because blood vessels are under greater control in sitting position, minimizing the chance of undesired dilation of the blood vessels following acupuncture. In certain situations, a high frequency (100 Hz) electrical current may be connected to the acupuncture needles to help constrict the blood vessels. Acupuncture for migraine prevention

Brian Berman, M.D., director of the University of Maryland Center for Integrative Medicine in Baltimore, confirmed that acupuncture is definitely becoming a more popular treatment option for Americans. "There is more evidence coming out showing acupuncture is safe and often effective and should be considered as part of a multidisciplinary approach for chronic pain," he said.

Appointments are available Mon-Saturday. Please call 727-502-3464 or visit our website: www.healthybeingllc.com to book your appointment online.

St. Petersburg Acupuncture Clinic offers Acupuncture for Joint Pain, Muscle Pain, Strains, Sprains, Soft Tissue Injury, Sports Injury and Aches

noreply@blogger.com (Healthy Being Products - Natural Online Drugstore) — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:50:00 +0000

Acupuncture for Muscle and Joint Pain.

Pain due to muscle or joint dysfunction affects us all at some time or another. Whether you injure yourself exercising, develop a problem from hours spent at a computer, or suffer arthritic pain, our acupuncture can provide you with the pain relief you need (and it’s drug free).

Everyday we treat a wide variety of painful conditions due to muscle and joint dysfunction. The majority of our clients report a significant improvement after the first treatment, including many people who’ve had no success with physiotherapy and /or chiropractic.

Our approach is to fix the cause of your painful condition, and to teach you how to prevent the problem from coming back. We use the best techniques from traditional and modern medicine to find a solution that works for each patient. We understand that because no two bodies are the same, no two painful conditions are the same.

Whether you have a sore shoulder, bad back, tight neck or achy knees, call us today to make an appointment and get on the road to recovery.

Read what our expert acupuncturist, Jill Pahl says about the treatment of pain:

Jill, how do you identify a muscle or joint (musculoskeletal) problem?

Obviously pain is present in the majority of muscle problems. Pain can manifest in many ways: as an ache, dull pain, sharp (stabbing) pain, or a feeling of tightness. However, there are many more indicators of musculoskeletal dysfunction: swelling and/or redness (these indicate inflammation); pins & needles or numbness (these can be symptomatic of nerve involvement); or decreased range of motion (showing problems with joints, ligaments, tendons, or muscles).

There may be a history of trauma, such as an accident or sporting injury; or history of overuse such as long hours of sitting at a computer for work, or repetitive movements. Knowing the cause of the pain will help our diagnosis and treatment, and give you tips on how to avoid it coming back.

What are the most common causes of musculoskeletal pain?

In my experience the most common cause of muscle pain are ‘knots’ in muscle, leading to tight muscles and connective tissue (tendons and ligaments), or even nerve impingements. This can occur in any part of the body. Of course soft-tissue injuries such as strains and sprains, as well as scar tissue from old injuries are also predominant causes.

Can you explain a little more about muscle ‘knots’?

When a muscle is overworked or overloaded a ‘knot’ develops, which is a tight band within the muscle. This leads to pathological muscular contraction and pain. Often, a person with muscle pain will have multiple knots in several muscles. Without treatment these knots get progressively worse until the pain becomes so bad that it forces a person to seek help. Acupuncture doesn’t mask pain like painkilling medication does, but treats the cause, which is better for your body.

A healthy muscle should be able to fully relax and contract: a tight muscle, then, because it cannot totally relax, is also weakened.

Why is acupuncture so effective for pain?

I insert the acupuncture needle into the muscle, sometimes directly into the knot. This stimulates the muscle to relax, and produces a ‘muscle twitch’ or ‘muscle release’. I am able to see and feel such muscle twitches, and often the patient can too.

I also use my knowledge of acupuncture channels to make a comprehensive diagnosis. Using both western anatomy and physiology with traditional acupuncture gives me a full picture of what’s causing a person’s pain, and allows me to know exactly how to treat it.

Acupuncture also improves circulation through areas of pathological muscular tension, reduces inflammation and stimulates the healing process in muscles. This latter effect helps to avoid the development of fibrocytic scar tissue or adhesions (hardened, inelastic tissue) where musculoskeletal problems are, resulting in a full recovery and a decreased risk of future relapse (the problem occurring again).

Do you use other techniques when treating pain? If so, why?

Yes. While traditional acupuncture forms the primary treatment, I regularly use other techniques, such as remedial massage; electro-acupuncture; cupping; guasha and moxibustion. No two patients are the same, so no two problems are ever quite the same. This is why my treatment is always different for each person. These other techniques can, when appropriate, greatly complement and strengthen the effect of the acupuncture.

Who’s at risk of musculoskeletal pain?

We all are. Different groups of people tend to suffer different pain problems:

Office-workers and students tend to spend long hours sitting at a computer desk. These people often develop neck, shoulders, elbows and wrist problems. These painful conditions have often been present for a long time, as they tend to gradually get worse over time.
Sports people: back, hamstrings, groin; legs, shoulders; these people often develop pain problems in the major muscles of the body due to their exercise regime. These painful conditions can happen suddenly (traumatic injury) or over the long term due to repetitive movements.
Mature people: degenerative and inflammatory conditions e.g. osteo-arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, tennis elbow and frozen shoulder, often affect people from their fifties. Such problems tend to have joint inflammation with associated muscular tension.

How long does it take to fix muscle pain?

A general rule is that the longer you’ve had the problem the longer it takes to sort out. For example, in the case of acute neck pain (torticollis) – when someone wakes up and can’t turn their head, usually only 1-2 treatments are necessary. However, for a person who has OOS (Occupational Overuse Syndrome – formally known as RSI) of the wrist due to years of long hours of computer use, it’s expected to take longer until the pain is totally gone. Such people may need 6-8 treatments or more.

It’s important to be aware of this though: that although you might have experienced the pain for a relatively short time (say, for example, 3 weeks), the knots in your muscles may have been developing over a much longer period. I can always tell if this is the case by palpating (feeling) and sometimes just looking – muscles which have been in distress for a long time are hard and tender to touch and usually have multiple knots.

Do you give your patients exercises or stretches to do at home to help with their treatment?

Yes, absolutely. And these stretches are simple and take very little time to do, so my patients can easily fit them into their busy schedule. As my patients improve I give them more advanced stretches to do.

Do you have any tips for people to prevent muscle pain from developing?

Yes, I have many! Here are a couple:

Posture

Get into the habit of having good posture – although it may feel relaxing, slouching (whether standing or sitting) places strain on muscles.

Take regular breaks from the computer – stretching during this time is very beneficial (these breaks also help avoid eye strain).

Have your work-station assessed ergonomically – a desk and chair that is the right fit for you will relieve some of the strain on your body during all those hours you spend at work.

Get a back-pack – they may not be fashionable, but carrying a heavy bag on one shoulder places great strain on the body and often leads to neck, shoulder and back problems.

Always lift heavy objects with good posture – use your knees to lift instead of your back.

Exercise

Always warm-up and cool-down before and after physical exercise – this decreases the risk of sprains and strains.

If you start to feel an unusual pain during an exercise – stop or at least slow down – it may be a signal from your body telling you that something is wrong and shouldn’t be ignored.

Do a variety of exercises – e.g. if you are a runner, swap one of your runs each week with a swimming session or a bike ride – this works different muscles (giving your running muscles a chance to have a little break), while still contributing to improving fitness.

Eat well

Eat plenty of nutritious food and stay hydrated – muscles require proper nutrition in order to repair/heal properly and grow.

Get treatment

Don’t put off getting treatment if something hurts – the longer you wait the more serious it becomes and the longer it will take to rectify. Call us to book an acupuncture treatment and schedule a massage to work out tight, sore and "knotted" muscles. 727-502-3464.

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St. Petersburg Stress Relief Management and Stress Relief with Acpuncture

noreply@blogger.com (Healthy Being Products - Natural Online Drugstore) — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:50:00 +0000

It's not uncommon in every day life to experience stress. Who isn't stressed from work, family and even the internal stressors of self-doubt, the need to achieve and perfectionism? Just how intense stress is on our health is often overlooked. Stress is a silent killer. It creates chronic conditions that lead to more significant health concerns.

Your body's stress mechanisms were designed to support you during stressful times, like in an emergency. But not during the constant stress to which we are often exposed. Stress can be externally produced by an unfulfilling job, a difficult supervisor, a stressful home life, caring for an aging parent, or by uncertainty about the circumstances around you, either about work, or world issues.

All these factors combine to put the calmest person into a frazzled frenzy. Internally stress can deplete your nervous system, lymphatic system, kidneys and adrenal glands. This sets the stage for a wider array of more serious ills. Studies have shown that increased and constant stress can decrease the number of white blood cells, which defend us against viruses. This leads to a wreaked immune system and emotional instability.

Signs of an Overactive Response to Stress:

Anger/frustration
Anxiety
Depression
Digestive problems
Headaches
Heart disease
High Blood Pressure
Insomnia
Joint pain
Tight neck and shoulders
Weakened immune system
Weight gain

If you suffer from two or more of the signs of an overactive response to stress above - you might want to consider a solution. Acupuncture and Chinese medicine have been shown to be one of the most effnective ways to reduce the devastation of stress and activate the relaxation response. Acupuncture causes your body to release pleasant, happy chemicals called endorphins. These endorphins are natural opiates, which relieve pain and increase a person’s sense of relaxation and well being. They can give a person a “natural high” similar to the feeling we have at peak experiences in our lives. This is one of the reasons that acupuncture is so useful in the treatment of depression and anxiety.

Acupuncture also encourages relaxation by loosening tight muscles. You can leave a session feeling as if you had a good, deep massage. Many of our patients walk into their first session dreading needles and walk out of their first session feeling as relaxed, calm and rejuvenated.

This is what a Healthy Being Wellness Center Patient experiences:

"Stress Relief at it's Greatest! I consider myself a healthy person and try to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Sometimes I forget to incorporate massage, acupuncture and detoxification services as a part of my monthly regimen. I was so delighted to find a place as SPECIAL as Healthy Being Wellness Center and the staff that works there - everyone is so positive, friendly and you can tell they are experts in their respective fields. After one Acupuncture Session I felt more balanced throughout the week and was even given ear seeds by Jill to destress throughout the day."

~ Ann L. (from a review on Google Pages)

Set up your appointment today for stress free, optimal health. 727.502.3464

The Why, What, How & Treatment Options for Lymphedema in Cancer Survivors

noreply@blogger.com (Healthy Being Products - Natural Online Drugstore) — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:37:00 +0000

How does lymphedema affect some survivors?

Lymphedema affects the lymphatic system. The lymphatic tissues and organs produce, store and carry the white blood cells that help fight infections and other diseases. There is an accumulation of protein-rich fluid in the interstitial spaces of an affected body part due to a blockage or malfunction in the lymphatic system. It is often associated with swelling that you can see and feel. This occurs most frequently in the arms and legs.

The swelling of arms, legs, trunk, or other body part occurs from the build-up of lymph fluid. Lymph fluid is the clear fluid that travels through the lymphatic system and carries cells that help fight infections and other diseases. There are two types of lymphedema: primary and secondary.

Sometimes radiation damages lymph nodes and these changes can contribute to lymphedema. In addition, surgeries that remove lymph nodes are sometimes a necessary part of treating cancer. The side effects from some treatments can cause lymphedema.

Lymphedema can occur during treatment, immediately following treatment, or years after cancer treatment ends. Because there is not an exact risk time period, it is important to go for regular check-ups and look for changes in your body that might be symptoms. Whether or not you will get lymphedema really depends on the type of treatment you had, other predisposing factors, and your body's response to treatment.

If you do experience lymphedema, it does not mean that your health care team did not do a good job. The primary goal of your health care team is to treat your cancer. They then work to manage any aftereffects you might experience. It is important to be aware of the risks of lymphedema and other aftereffects of treatment. Watch for symptoms to increase your chances of early detection. This will enable you to inform your doctor and get treated as early as possible.

What are some symptoms of lymphedema?

Symptoms and swelling may appear for a short time, disappear without treatment, and then return. If you notice any symptoms, write down when they happened, what you were doing and if anything made it better.

Sometimes, when the swelling comes and goes often, it might be the beginning of chronic lymphedema. Early detection and treatment are very important. Once swelling becomes chronic, it is only manageable and not reversible. You are likely to be the first to notice symptoms of lymphedema. Check your body regularly for changes.

Lymphedema can affect survivors physically and emotionally. You may have concerns about your appearance, increased risk of infections, functional limitations and pain. Talk with your doctor about any concerns you have.

Common symptoms of lymphedema include:

Swelling of the arms, legs or trunk on the affected side of the body
Feeling of heaviness or discomfort in an arm or leg
Loss of flexibility in the hand, wrist, or ankle
Difficulty fitting into your clothes
Tightness of rings, watch or bracelet
Infections that won't go away or keep coming back in the same area
Feeling of tightness in the skin (this may be felt even before there is noticeable swelling)
Pitting of the skin

Why does cancer and treatment sometimes cause lymphedema?

Even though other non-cancer conditions can cause lymphedema, it often happens after a treatment that changes your lymph nodes and lymphatic vessels. Lymphedema does not happen because treatment was not done correctly.

The lymphatic system can function at a higher level when your body needs it to do so--but only for a brief period of time. Once the lymphatic system fails to keep up with how much fluid your body needs it to pump, it may not be able to move the fluid where it needs to go in your body.

An infection can also cause damage to the lymphatic system. It is very important to protect the body from infection in order for the lymphatics to work as well as they can.

Certain types of treatment may bring a greater risk for lymphedema. Talk with your health care team about treatments whether there is a risk for you. Ask what can be done to try to prevent this from happening.

Cancer-related procedures that may bring increased risks of developing lymphedema include:

Biopsy: A biopsy is when your tumor and surrounding tissue is removed for testing. This may damage lymphatic pathways and may allow bacteria to enter the body through the break in the skin. Damage to the lymph pathway and infection both cause increased congestion. This can be a first step in the development of lymphedema.
Surgery: You may have lymph nodes removed during surgeries for melanoma or breast, gynecological, head and neck, prostate, testicular, bladder, colon or other type of cancer. Lymph vessels may also be cut during the course of surgery to remove tumors and surrounding tissue. This puts survivors at risk of developing lymphedema.
Radiation therapy: Radiation kills cancer cells that might be left behind after surgery. Radiation therapy often causes fibrosis or thickening of the tissues in the area of your body that received radiation. The thickening of the tissue may make it harder for lymph fluid to flow from your legs and arms into the middle of your body.

Lymphedema can be managed with effective treatment, but there is no cure. However, it is believed that an early diagnosis and treatment of any temporary swelling can help prevent chronic lymphedema from happening.

Who might be at most risk for lymphedema?

People who have had the following surgical procedures may be at greater risk for developing lymphedema:

Biopsy
Lumpectomy
Simple mastectomy
Modified radical mastectomy with node dissection in the armpit
Surgical removal of lymph nodes
Traumatic injury
Radiation
Infection
Impaired lymphatic structure and function
Surgery or biopsies that sample lymph nodes or disrupt lymph flow in the groin or axilla (armpit).
Individual predisposition and basic conditioning factors yet to be fully understood

Survivors of the following cancer types are at risk for developing lymphedema:

Breast cancer
Melanoma
Prostate cancer
Ovarian cancer and other gynecological cancers
Head and neck cancers
Colorectal cancer
Cancers involving lymph node sampling or dissection
Radiation to the lymph nodes

Other factors can also put a survivor at risk for lymphedema. These include being seriously overweight, having diabetes and taking certain medications. However, there has not yet been a great deal of research about how or whether these factors increase your risk for lymphedema. Discuss these factors with your health care team, if they apply to you.

What can be done to minimize risks for developing lymphedema?

To decrease your risk of developing lymphedema, talk with your health care team about treatment alternatives. Ask about strategies to minimize your risk and learn about lymphatic therapy. Contact Melissa Gallagher, Certified Lymphatic Therapist for more information.

Works Cited

Lymphedema Risk Reduction Practices – National Lymphedema Network http://www.lymphnet.org/pdfDocs/nlnriskreduction.pdf

Ridner SH. "Breast cancer lymphedema: pathophysiology and risk reduction guidelines." Oncology Nursing Forum 29(9) (Oct. 2002): 1285-93.

National Lymphedema Network Position Papers online:http://www.lymphnet.org/lymphedemaFAQs/positionPapers.htm

Lymphatic Decongestive Therapy and Manual Lymphatic Drainage for Mastectomy, Lumpectomy, Radiation and Breast Cancer Surgery in St. Petersburg, FL 33

noreply@blogger.com (Healthy Being Products - Natural Online Drugstore) — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:43:00 +0000

As a Lymphatic Drainage Therapist, I work with a large client base of Women who have had mastectomies, lympectomies with the removal and/or radiation of the axillary lymph nodes as a result of breast cancer surgery.

I'd like to share a few techniques and therapies that I utilize with my electro-lymphatic therapy tool that helps to drain unilateral lyumphedema on the upper torso (arms, chest and neck).

It is very important in the treatment of unilateral secondary upper extremity lymphedema,especially in cases where lymph node groups are removed and/or radiated to incorporate deep lymphatic drainage therapy techniques. Manual lymphatic drainage therapy only impacts the superficial lymphatic system and it becomes extremely important for the deeper lymphatic system to be drained. Often it is required to utilize anastomosis on the affected side to create new lymphatic pathways for enhanced drainage.

A common question we hear with new clients is how long will I need to wear my compression garments and how many treatments will I need before my arm and side swelling goes down? With lymphedema, if an extremity is considerably swollen, it is not recommended to treat the entire extremity during one setting. It is imperative that clients wear their compression garments as directed. We will recommend a variety of at home based therapies clients can do on their own to also enhance the flow of lymphatic fluid. A treatment plan would proceed in steps to prevent overload of the healthy lymphatics in the drainage areas. For many of my clients who have had mastectomies, there are often pockets of tight severe swelling around the shoulder, around the scar/surgery site of the breast and often under the side of the breast bone. In these cases, we will incorporate several treatments that first address the swollen pockets to reduce the lymphatic overload and as the flow moves - we can then work the upper arm and then past the elbow.

Often there will be pockets of lymphatic fluid pooling along the outer arm and along the elbow, in these cases we will push the fluid via our tool and traditional manual lymphatic drainage techniques to redirect flow via the anastomosis up the arm towards the lymph nodes in the clavical and neck region. Often we will also push the fluid to the back and then open the thoracic duct in the abdomen to release the fluid.

It's an amazing process and we can actually visualize fluid reduction occurring instantaneously. Clients report regaining feeling and a reduction in the numbness and puffy, stuffy and swollen feeling in their limbs.

If you suffer from lymphedema or swelling/water retention- lymphatic drainage therapy is an essential ingredient on your path towards wellness. Our goal is to initially help our client's bodies manage lymphatic flow by creating lymphatic movement and assisting the body in restablishing lymphatic pathways. Over time, we seek to see our clients on a maintenance only schedule once pathways are created and lymphatic fluid movement is consistent.

Please call us (727-502-3464) if you have any questions or view FAQ about Lymphatic Therapy.

2012 Valentine's Day Spa Packages and Valentines's Day Gift Ideas in St. Petersburg, Tampa, Clearwater, Largo, FL 33702. 727-502-3464

noreply@blogger.com (Healthy Being Products - Natural Online Drugstore) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:47:00 +0000

Healthy Being Wellness Center offers Valentine's Day Spa Packages for him and her in Tampa Bay. We are a full service Holistic Day Spa Spa in St. Petersburg, Fl 33702. Treat your loved one to a relaxing spa gift certificate this Valentine's Day.

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Rose Petal Body Wrap 50 min, $70

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$45 Ear Candling Services at Healthy Being Wellness Center

noreply@blogger.com (Healthy Being Products - Natural Online Drugstore) — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 12:35:00 +0000

Relax and unwind with this safe and effective procedure to gently remove excess ear wax and debris. A muslin candle dipped in beeswax is lit on one end while the other is placed in the ear. Soft heat warms the ear wax which is then pulled into the unburned portion of the candle. It takes about 15 minutes per candle, per ear, and it's recommended you not do more than two candles per ear in a single session.

What is Ear Candlng?

Ear Candling is the holistic way of treating ear aches and other common issues related to the ear. It is best defined as the use of an ear candle which is a beeswax or paraffin wax coated cloth that is shaped into a conical cylinder about 10” to 15” in length with varying widths. Ear Candling is a therapeutic relaxation technique similar to acupressure, acupuncture, and aromatherapy. Although many have found it to be safe and effective, as well as very relaxing, it should not replace medical treatment.

What is Ear Candling for?

Ear candling is a natural, non-intrusive procedure that may help alleviate the painful effects of chronic headaches, sinus conditions, allergies, vertigo, as well as minor hearing loss due to excessive earwax build up. It is said that ear candles can be used to alleviate symptoms ranging from simple ear aches, sinus infections, and sinus pressure, aiding sinusitis, releasing blocked energy, relieving pressure points of tension, and overall just being a soothing relaxing therapy. Ear candle practitioners do not claim that they cure these conditions, only that it will help to bring balance and promote healing. There are some myths regarding what happens during the candling experience. One of these is that the smoke enters the ear canal and softens the wax which is then drawn back up through the candle. This is the most common description of how candling works due to the fact that some of the wax from the candle itself may make its way down the inside of the cylinder and when cut open afterward is likely to resemble a waxy yellow substance that resembles ear wax.

Benefits of ear candling

Relieving tinnitus (ringing in the ears)
Helps to relieve sinus pain and pressure
Removing excess wax build up
Assisting with relieving Swimmers` ear
Assisting with headaches
Relieves severely itchy ears (often caused by yeast, mould or dairy allergies)
Helps to unplug ears (often due to illness
Hearing becomes sharper
Drying of the ear drum area
Balance and rejuvenation of the equilibrium (inner ear).

Other potential benefits may include improved lymphatic fluid flow through the body, improved colour perception, a more balanced emotional state and clearer thinking.It has also been reported that those who partake in ear candling experience an improved sense of taste as well as reduced pressure, which may be present in the ears due to a wax build up or infection.

Indications that Ear Candling may be beneficial to you or your family:

Hearing loss caused by presence of secretions that block functioning, as in case of rhinitis, sinusitis, and otitis
Ringing in the ears, buzzing caused by the presence of fluid
Excess of cerumen (wax)
Slow lymphatic circulation
Irritation of the ear and of the inner ear
Chronic Sinusitus
Stress and irritability brought on by loud noises
Nerve or hearing loss
Poor balance, due to an off balance equilibrium (inner ear)
Circulation problems in the ear
Excessive itching of the ears

COST:

$45 - 30min 2 ear treatment

For more information see our FAQ section or call us: 727-502-3464

2011 Holiday Spa Gift Certificates & Spa Holiday Packages at Healthy Being Wellness Center in St Petersburg, Fl 33702

noreply@blogger.com (Healthy Being Products - Natural Online Drugstore) — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 17:45:00 +0000

2011 Holiday Gift Guide:

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Lymphatic Therapy, Detoxification Foot Bath Spas, Waxing Services, Acupuncture, Hypnotherapy and non-surgical facelifts… these are all gifts that can make a life-changing difference in someone’s confidence. And with the Healthy Being Wellness Center Gift Card, they can choose these treatments on their own, so nobody will have to know. When they start looking firmer come February, just smile and wink.

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Lymphedema Treatment in St Petersburg Lymphatic Therapy for the treatment of lymphedema, chronic swelling, post surgical swelling and breast cancer re

noreply@blogger.com (Healthy Being Products - Natural Online Drugstore) — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 17:37:00 +0000

Lymphedema treatment in Tampa Bay - Healthy Being Wellness Center is dedicated to promoting health and well-being with lymphatic therapy and products.

We are specialized health care providers offering lymphedema treatment in the Tampa Bay, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Largo, Dunedin, Brandon, Bradenton and Sarasota. We service 4 counties: Pinellas, Hillsborough, Manatee and Pasco.

We are a private lymphatic therapy practice specializing in the treatment of lymphedema, chronic swelling, post surgical swelling and breast cancer rehabilitation. We are a dedicated team of Massage Therapists and Naturopaths and Estheticians all certified in the Dr. Vodder method of Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapy. We are trained on the Lymph Star Pro an electro lymphatic drainage tool that provides 8-10 times more effective treatments and results. In looking at the “whole person”, we provide opportunities for successful outcomes and empower the individual by giving them tools to manage their condition over their lifetime.

What is Lymphedema?

Swelling has long been a concern for physicians and their patients, whether the swelling is due to cancer surgery, orthopedic surgery, trauma, sports injuries, diabetes, venous stasis ulcers, radiation, chronic venous insufficiency or plastic/reconstructive surgery.

Lymphedema (chronic swelling) occurs when an interruption of lymphatic flow results in the accumulation of lymphatic fluid causing abnormal swelling in the arms, legs, feet, breast, abdomen, neck or head. When lymphatic vessels are impaired, missing or when lymph nodes are removed, the remaining lymph pathways become congested or blocked. These fluids (waste products) can build up in the connective tissues and becomes thicker and the affected areas feel heavy. This thickening of lymphatic fluid is called fibrosis (hardening of the skin and underlying tissue).

Types of Lymphedema:

PRIMARY LYMPHEDEMA

Swelling in one or more limbs can be present at birth, develop at the onset of puberty (Lymphedema Praecox) or in adulthood usually after the age of 35 (Lymphedema Tarda), all from unknown causes, or associated with vascular anomolies such as hemangioma, lymphangioma, Port Wine Stain, Turner’s syndrome, Noonan’s syndrome, Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber syndrome and many others.

SECONDARY LYMPHEDEMA

Secondary lymphedema, or acquired lymphedema, can develop as a result of any radiation, surgery, infection or trauma. Surgery for breast, gynecological, head and neck, prostate, testicular, bladder, colon, lung cancer or melanoma, all of which currently require removal of lymph nodes, put patients at risk of developing secondary lymphedema. If lymph nodes are removed, there is always a risk of developing lymphedema. Even with a sentinel lymph node biopsy, patients are still at risk.

Secondary lymphedema can develop immediately after surgery, weeks, months, or even years later. It can also develop if chemotherapy is injected to the already affected area (the side on which the surgery was performed) or after repeated aspirations of a seroma (a pocket of fluid which may occur after surgery) in the axilla, around the breast incision, or groin area. This often causes infection and may subsequently cause lymphedema.

Benefits our Clients Experience from Our Specialized Lymphatic Therapy Protocols:

Reduced swelling
Improved healing of wounds, including post-surgical scars
Alleviation of pain and promotion of relaxation
Reduction of join pain
De-Congestion of lymphatic system
Cleansed lymphatic system
Detoxification of harmful toxins (pesticides, radiation, bacteria, virus, etc)
Improved immunity
Reduction in the incidence of cellulitis and other infections
Enhanced ability to engage in activities that clients might now have been able to do before therapy
Boosted energy levels and heightened capacity for healing
Education and insight about the workings of their body and an enhanced connection and awareness of their own health & wellness

Lymphedema Treatment in St. Petersburg- How we can help you?

At Healthy Being Wellness Center, your Lymphatic Therapist uses a unique combination of lymphatic drainage techniques. Traditionally, the Lymph Drainage Therapy is made up of slow, gentle, rhythmic movements, mimicking the pumping of lymphatic fluid through the body. Our Comprehensive Decongestive Therapy (CDT) utilizes a tool that emits a frequency or sound therapy that creates a pumping action that enhances lymphatic flow. The glass wands of our tool is the only part of the system that touches the body. This is a gentle and non-invasive treatment that offers a great sense of relaxation often resulting in a gentle nap during the treatment process. The goal of CDT is to decongest trapped proteins and congestion within the lymph system, allowing waste products and toxins to slowly and safely flow out through healthy lymph vessels. Additionally, compression bandaging (wrapping the affected area with short stretch bandages to increase drainage and prevent fluid from refilling), skin care, therapeutic exercises and compression stockings/ sleeves work together to improve the flow of lymphatic fluid and maintain the reduction of swelling.

How it works?

If you are diagnosed with lymphedema, there is effective treatment to reduce the swelling, prevent it from getting worse, and limit the risk of infection. At Healthy Being Wellness Center we use Electro Lymphatic Drainage (ELD) and Combined Decongestive Therapy (CDT). CDT includes ELD, kinesio taping, skin care and exercises. The concept of CDT is to maximize central lymphatic drainage since the Lymphatic System is the beginning and end of all diseases.

The benefits are increased by the number of sessions you receive, and is both preventive and restorative as it enhances the body’s natural immune system. Most patients will see amazing results within the first two weeks of therapy.

The method is safe (doesn’t require any invasive procedures) and more beneficial than any other treatment, including surgery and compression pumps.

Contact Melissa, Healthy Being Wellness Center's certified lymphatic therapist for an initial appointment to address Lymphedema. 727-502-3464.

Natural Sinus Congestion, Sinus Headaches, Allergy and Sinusitis Relief through Lymphatic Massage and Lymphatic Drainage Therapy at Healthy Being Well

noreply@blogger.com (Healthy Being Products - Natural Online Drugstore) — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 17:33:00 +0000

Natural Ways to Address Sinus Problems, Sinusitis, Allergies, Headaches and Lymphatic Congestion

A common complaint of my clients this season is sinus congestion, running noses, plugged ears, sinus headaches, swollen glands in the neck and a general feeling of stuffy and puffiness in the head.

Sinus congestion happens when our mucous flushing system is shut down and becomes blocked. This can occur when we develop a cold, an allergy or if there is an obstruction or swelling in the drainage passages. Mucous production never slows down and in fact sometimes the immune systems speeds up by producing more mucous to rid the body of toxins, bacterial and viral invasions. The net result in a build up of pressure in the sinus cavities. The body responds to infection by increasing the fluid and white blood cells, into the sinuses, to fight the infection. This accelerates and exacerbates the problem.

It becomes very important for treatment and prevention to address the lymph nodes and lymphatic system to help clear sinuses of blockages. Lymph nodes share teh same stuffiness and pain associated with sinus blockages as our sinuses and are in need of decongestant therapies.

Natural therapies for allergies involve sinus flushing and support the immune system. Keeping the lymphatic system moving and decongested is a key ingredient for long term health. Often clients come in during allergy and flu season for maintenance treatments. Along with their Neti pot therapies at home and herbal remedies, an hour of Lymphatic therapy has helped many fight this dreaded season. Many have noted going a whole year without any chronic sinusitis or developing any type of sinus infection or upper respiratory infection.

Lymphatic therapy reduces sinus congestion and lymphatic congestion within minutes of treatment.

A specific Sinus and Lymph Drainage protocol is utilized for clients presenting with sinus problems, sinus congestion, headaches, allergies, pressure in the head, chronic upper respiratory infections and other indicators of a congested lymphatic system.

Natural relief for sinus problems, sinusitis, allergies, headaches and Lymphatic Congestion are available at Healthy Being Wellness Center in St. Petersburg, FL 33702 by the Lymphatic Therapies of Melissa Gallagher, Lymphatic Therapist and Natural Health Practitioner.

To learn more about Lymphatic Drainage Therapies at Healthy Being Wellness Center click here.

To schedule an appointment call our center: 727-502-3464

Lymphatic Therapy for FibroCystic Breast Syndrome, Ovarian Cysts and Fibroids in St. Petersburg, Fl 33702

noreply@blogger.com (Healthy Being Products - Natural Online Drugstore) — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 17:13:00 +0000

At Healthy Being Wellness Center we concentrate our healing services on promoting breast health and enhancing the lymphatic function of the breast and reproductive systems. Healthy Being Wellness Center is St. Peterburg's premier natural breast health clinic that focuses on lymphatic therapy for Lymphatic Therapy for FibroCystic Breast Syndrome, Breast Carcinoma, Ovarian Cysts and Fibroids. Clients with breast cancer related lymphedema find relief in a series of electro lymphatic drainage therapies through the techniques used by Lymphatic Drainage Specialist, Melissa Gallagher.

THE IMPORTANCE OF THE LYMPHATIC SYSTEM IN GOOD BREAST HEALTH

The lymph system is a cleansing system for cellular waste in the body. It is a one-way transport system that can get easily clogged, because it doesn’t have a pumping system of its own. The axillary (underarm) lymph nodes are close to the breast; 97% of the lymphatic fluid that drains breasts is found in these underarm nodes. For good breast health, it is imperative to keep the lymph fluid circulating. Exercise, deep breathing and lymphatic drainage massage help move the lymph fluid, supporting the clearing of waste and debris from the system. The better the circulation, the healthier your breasts and body will be!

DID YOU KNOW?

Breasts do not have muscles to help move them or a pumping system to circulate and drain fluids.
Surgical scars can cause breast pain or “pulling” and can develop pockets of swelling where fluid collects.
Monthly cycles, pregnancy and lactation or surgery can cause a variety of pain or discomfort. Chronic conditions causing breast congestion are associated with breast pain and degenerative tissue changes.
There are many readily available nutritional supplements and foods that boost breast health factors, including garlic, turmeric (a natural anti-inflammatory), flax seed and oil, omega oils, green tea (a natural anti-oxidant), fresh green vegetables and fresh fruits.
Smoking, excessive alcohol, sugar and refined foods, pesticides and herbicides, chemicals and food additives, trans-fats and hydrogenated oils have been shown to be factors in increased breast disease.

STUDIES SHOW:

Stanford Center for Lymphatic and Venous Disorders, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California: 2002 Dec 1;95(11):2260-7.

Decongestive lymphatic therapy(DLT) for patients with breast carcinoma-associated lymphedema. A randomized, prospective study of a role for adjunctive intermittent pneumatic compression.

Disruption of the lymphatic circulation through breast carcinoma-associated axillary lymph node dissection, with or without radiation therapy, reportedly is the most common cause of lymphedema in developed countries. There is no cure for breast carcinoma-associated lymphedema. Although intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) has been acknowledged as a potential component of the multidisciplinary therapeutic strategy in the treatment of patients with breast carcinoma-associated lymphedema, prospective study of its adjunctive safety and efficacy is required.

* Study found lymphatic therapy produced a " mean volume reduction (45.3% vs. 26%; P < 0.05)." [for many clients this is significant, it illustrates a reduction in finger, wrist, forearm and upper arm swelling]

Benefits of Thermography Screenings for Early Breast Cancer,

noreply@blogger.com (Healthy Being Products - Natural Online Drugstore) — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 21:54:00 +0000

Healthy Being Wellness Center is partnering with Dr. Maria Belluccio of Lotus Path Wellness to provide Thermography Screening to individuals in St Petersburg, Fl. Schedule your appointment today: 727-502-3464.

ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT YOUR HEALTH?

• ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT RADIATION EXPOSURE OR COMPRESSION FROM ANNUAL MAMMOGRAMS?

• WOULD YOU LIKE A SAFE, EARLY BREAST SCREENING TEST THAT IS PAIN-FREE, RADIATION-FREE AND FDA APPROVED?

• DO YOU HAVE A FAMILY HISTORY OF BREAST CANCER?

• HAVE YOU BEEN ON PHARMACEUTICAL HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY?

Digital infrared thermal imaging, otherwise known as thermography is what you are looking for! A thermogram is an early detection and screening device that detects changes in breast tissue earlier than a mammogram can. It is pain-free, radiation-free and FDA registered for breast screening. The procedure takes 20 minutes and reports are returned within two weeks. The scans are read by M.D.’s who are board certified in thermology. An initial scan is followed three months later by a second scan to establish a baseline. Follow ups are usually recommended annually after a baseline is established.

Maria E. Belluccio, RN, AP, Doctor of Oriental Medicine is a Certified Clinical Thermographer who has been offering thermography for seven years and has a holistic practice in Tampa.

COST:
$200* each for initial scan, 3-month follow-up & annual scan
$450* for Full Body Scan
$350* for Women’s or Men’s Health Screening

NEXT SCREENING DATE & LOCATION:

@ Healthy Being Wellness Center
7005 4th St N
Suite 3
St. Petersburg, Fl 33702

DATE: Friday, February 25th, 2011 TIME 10am -4pm

Please call 727-502-3464 to schedule an appointment.

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MORE INFO:

Thermography is thermal imaging for the breast and body. There is no compression, no radiation, and it is 8-10 years earlier detection than a mammogram. It is ...over 97% accurate in the early detection of breast cancer.... Mammography is detection once you have cancer; thermography is used in the prevention of breast cancer, by alerting you early enough to make the changes (nutritional/hormonal) to REVERSE the cancer before it actually becomes a tumor.

BENEFITS OF THERMOGRAPHY

Safe, easy, and pain free
No radiation exposure – FDA approved
No compression of breast tissue
Detects changes in breast tissue from the smallest of tumors.
Identifies inflammatory breast cancer (IBC)
Entire breast can be imaged
Identifies fibrocystic breast disease or tumor inflammation
Effectively and safely screens breasts with implants
Useful for evaluating chest wall after breast surgery
Effective for breasts of all sizes
Creates opportunities for early intervention

Thermography: Testing

Purpose of test:
*For the early detection of lesions and vascular changes
* To identify an abnormal area for further diagnostic testing
* To provide objective evidence
* To define a previously diagnosed injury or condition
* Assists in determining cause of pain
* To evaluate soft tissue injury or sensory-nerve irritation
* To evaluate progress of current healing modalities and their effectiveness

Description of test:
* Time for test: 15-45 minutes depending on which scan is desired
* It is important for your skin temperature to equilibrate to a room
temperature to between 68-72 degrees. You will be asked to sit in the room until temperatures patterns equalize to the room.
* Thermograms can range from breast scan to full body and areas
of interest.
* All clothes and jewelry will be removed over area to be scanned.
A gown will be provided for patient comfort until scan commences.

Additional tests and studies:
* There may be additional studies recommended to establish a
precise diagnosis.

Time before test results available:
* Time can vary from 3-5 days in reporting. Scans are read by doctors
Board Certified in Thermology.
* Special circumstances can dictate reports read in 24 hours for
a nominal fee.

Practicing Forgiveness and the Acceptance of the unknowable

noreply@blogger.com (Healthy Being Products - Natural Online Drugstore) — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 18:06:00 +0000

As promised, each week we host a guest blogger. I am so excited to share the amazing insights from Yoga Instructor, owner- Stacy Renz. Stacy is an amazing force in our community and her own blog is inspiring others. I wanted to share with you: Day 141....

My Journey to Ease Day 141 – Accepting the Unknowable

by Stacy Renz

Yesterday something completely bizarre happened. My husband came home around 5pm and asked me if I knew why Orange Kitty was sitting outside on the roof! Luckily we were able to safely retrieve Orange Kitty from a window sill. Upon investigation Greg discovered he had left an attic window open when he had taken down some of the Christmas lights. He knew Orange Kitty had gone out this way because the remaining lights were askew as if Orange Kitty had swung down on them to the roof below like Tarzan! But here is the bizarre part. The attic door was shut tight and I had not gone up there at all yesterday. How did he get into the attic? Had Greg gone up there the night before? I swear Orange Kitty had been present and accounted for before bed. Weird.

And then we discovered that our feral kitty Mouse was also missing. Was he outside? Was he in the attic? Food left on the porch last night was eaten but was it by Mouse, a stray cat, or even a raccoon? Well, about 12:45 last night I began to hear Mouse's pathetic cries. In a stupor I got up and strained to hear where it was coming from – as soon as I got up of course he stopped. So I went downstairs and looked out both doors knowing this was probably futile since he runs at the sight of us. As predicted, I did not see him. So as soon as I was nearly asleep again I heard the cries. They were so close I knew they had to be coming from the attic. So I stumbled to shut the bedroom door and open the attic door so mouse could come out of the attic but the other cats could not get into the attic. Just as I was getting back to sleep, Mouse cried again – to get out of the bedroom. So I got up, shut the attic door, and opened the bedroom door. Would I be able to get back to sleep after all this? It was now 1:30. Thankfully I was able to fall asleep again knowing all my cat children were safely back in the house. Sigh. I am still full of puzzlement at how the cats got into the attic. Shortly before Greg discovered Orange Kitty I had seen Mouse go out onto the front porch. I may never know what really happened.

This is not the first bizarre event to occur in our home. A few years ago Greg came home to find the glass door of our china cupboard complete shattered outward as if something had exploded inside the cupboard. Nothing else was disturbed except for the glass in million tiny pieces all over the floor. We never figured this one out either.

So what is the moral of this story and how does it relate to ease (you might be asking)? Sometimes we can get very hung up on figuring out the why of things. Nothing is inherently wrong with that – Knowing the why and the how can help us prevent similar situations in the future. However, when the answer is unclear or unknowable at the time, we must allow ourselves to move on anyway. An example might be trying to understand why someone we thought was a friend suddenly leaves the friendship and will not tell us why or trying to understand why our parents acted with such apparent disregard for our mental or even physical health when we were growing up. We can remain stuck sometimes for years if we do not get the answers we seek. What I have found is that practicing acceptance of the unknowable and forgiveness (with the appropriate amount of emotional boundary setting) toward the "perpetrator" often allows the truth to be revealed in right timing. And in the meantime, I have kept on living and growing in my own right – perhaps to the point that I can actually receive the truth with grace.

In the cases of the Mysterious Escaping Kitties and the Mysterious Shattering Cupboard, I may discover a secret passageway to the attic or that a spirit resides with us in the house, opening attic doors and shattering glass. If it is the latter I might prefer it remains unknowable.

To learn more about Stacy and her Yoga studio: Living Room Yoga visit: http://www.livingroomyoga.biz/ http://livingroomyoga.biz/yogastpetersburg/category/my-journey-to-ease/

Kinesio Taping for Lymphoedema and Chronic Swelling in St. Petersburg FL 33702

noreply@blogger.com (Healthy Being Products - Natural Online Drugstore) — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 15:55:00 +0000

As a Lymph Therapist, weekly I work with clients who are experiencing swelling and fluid retention in their extremities. One of the modalities or therapies I will add to their lymphedema program is specific kinesio taping to reduce the accumulation of excessive amounts of protein-rich fluid in the body tissues.

Lymphatic dysfunction, as we refer to it, is something I look for in the first session with my client. It involves a comprehensive examination of the limbs at risk or with lymphoedema but also an assessment of the lymphatic structures and territories at the root of that limb. This examination of poor drainage might identify the thoracic duct as the source of the swelling in the feet or legs or even abdmonial areas.

There are several lymphatic disorders that cause swelling:
- a congenital condition called Milroy-Nonne Disease (birth)
-Meige's Disease (puberty)
-Lymphoedema tarda (after age 35)

Secondary Lymphoedema's:
-Latrogenic (removal of lymph nodes, radiotherapy to lymph nodes, sugery)
-Trauma (motor vehicle accident)
-Lymphangitis (rooted from fungal, bacterial, parasitic, insect or spider bite )
-Cancer (tumor blockage or compression on lymph system)

If you are experiencing one of more of this conditions - it would be recommended that you seek lymphatic congestion therapy along with a course of kinesio taping.

Kinesio taping can be very helpful in motivating and decongesting deep lymphatic fluid.

Call our offices for more information or to book you lymph therapy and kinesio taping appointment. 727-502-3464

A New Year, A New You-- 2011- The Great Awakening

noreply@blogger.com (Healthy Being Products - Natural Online Drugstore) — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 14:07:00 +0000

TGIF!! This year, each week we will feature a health and wellness oriented contribution from one of our many fabulous wellness colleagues.

This week, I am super excited to introduce you to Diane Marie- a Certified Life Clarity and Energy coach with Authentic Clarity www.authenticclarity.com and works with individuals seeking to find clarity in their lives and fulfilling their higher purpose. Her Elemental Energy sessions are widely known for their life changing effects. She empowers individuals to love, honor and respect their authentic truth and make a difference in this world.

Diane has some amazing insights about 2011 and how it could be The Great Awakening for you.

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What is in store for 2011?

2011 started off with some major shifts in our planetary energies. On January 4^th we experienced a New Moon along with a Solar Eclipse in Capricorn! While I am not an astrologer, I do follow astrology as each one of us is divinely connected to the Universe and all these factors do affect what goes on with us. This brought in some new higher level energies that will be creating change for the better.

Many of us experienced some challenges in our lives in 2010. The energy of our planet is changing and we are being asked to change how we have always dealt with situations. A new higher vibration of energy is being ushered in, it is one of love, calmness and peace. More and more people are enjoying spiritual awakenings and realizing that we are all one. That each of us is divinely connected and what we do to others we also do to ourselves. We are becoming more aware of our connection with the divine source, our creator. We feel and are aware of ourselves and the body, mind, spirit connection more than ever in our life times.

It is time for each one of us to become the Victor and not the Victim of our situations. We are the co-creator of everything that happens in our lives whether it is good or bad. The buck stops with YOU! No more blaming someone else for what isn’t right in our lives and take responsibility for how it is. That is the first step of leaving victimhood behind. There is no growth in being a victim, no matter what the situation is. In order for the new energy to come into you, you must be willing to let go and release this lower level energy that has kept you in doubt, fear, sadness or anger.

Reflect on the past and allow yourself to let go, release anything that does not feel good, forgive and love yourself and allow these higher level energies to envelope you in a cocoon of pure joy and love. Ask yourself these questions:

Where am I willing to change and/or grow in my life?
Am I willing to see what is possible for me?
Am I willing to expand even if it means changing?
If I was willing to change and feeling bold, what would that look like for me?

2011 is the year to claim it and take action with passion. It is the year of creation, of being creative, of creating your dreams. You MUST love yourself in the highest way possible in order to fulfill those dreams. It is the year to explore, expand, travel and move forward step by step. We are being nudged and pushed to move through our challenges, become independent by becoming entrepreneurs. It will be the entrepreneurs of this world that turn around this economy.

Each one of us came here with an unique and specific life purpose. Are you living yours or still playing out in left field hoping no one notices you? We are entering a period of co-creation where thought will manifest into reality fairly quickly. It is time to step up to the plate and do what you came here to do.

There is a saying that goes “Ready, Fire, Aim” that is so perfect for these times. Don’t wait until you think everything is perfect, take action now. If you aren’t sure what you came here to do it is time to remember, recall and reconnect with that divine purpose! The energy of the planet is here to assist you and there are people out there that are just waiting to work with you. You have a special message to deliver that is all yours, don’t rob others of hearing it!

Infinite blessings and Happy 2011!

~Diane Marie

To schedule an appointment with Diane Marie please call 727-386-6440.

Tampa Bay Spa Specials -January 2011 - $45 Massage & $50 Organic Facials at Healthy Being Wellness Center

noreply@blogger.com (Healthy Being Products - Natural Online Drugstore) — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 22:52:00 +0000

$50 50 min Signature Facial ($20 OFF) with FREE Skin Care Analysis

$45 50 min Swedish Massage with FREE Foot Treatment (Foot Scrub & Foot Massage)

Book Your Appointment Today: 727-502-3464

We're Open Evenings & Weekends

Gut Healing Juicing Recipes for IBS, Colitis and Chrons Disease

noreply@blogger.com (Healthy Being Products - Natural Online Drugstore) — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 15:50:00 +0000

Healing The Gut With Juices:

Healing the gut often is the most taxing, time consuming and frustrating process. I work with many clients who suffer from IBS, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Chron's Disease, various forms of Colitis and other digestive challenges.

Often shock, stress or trauma is rooted in the reason an individual is now dealing with challenging digestive disorders. But, the good news is there is hope and healing. One of my protocols with clients is putting them on a digestive slow down juicing regimen. We work on delaying or even halting the digestive process so that the gut can heal and repair itself. We couple that with a healing juicing program and we get great results.

Today - I'd like to share a few really great juicing recipes.

Super Greens

5 large leaves of Kale

3 sprigs of parsley

1 cup spinach

½ cup chard

½ cup broccoli

½ apple (any kind)

Cleansing Juice

7 Dandelion leaves

4 beet greens

¼ of a red beet

¼ of a ginger root

2 carrots

4 large leaves of kale

Green Goodness

½ cup spinach

¼ ginger

2 dandelion leaves

5 large leaves of kale

¼ beet

½ cucumber

2 sprigs of parsley

½ cup chard

1/c cup broccoli

1 carrot

Yucca Yummy Juice

1 Yucca

½ apple

5 large leaves of kale

2 cloves of garlic

1 cup spinach

Papaya Strawberry Juice

1 med papaya (include seeds)

handful of strawberries

If you live in the Tampa bay area and are suffering from IBS, Chron's Disease or Colitis - please call our office for an appointment. Melissa, our resident naturopath, creates a program that is specific to your situation- one that addresses nutritional deficiencies as well as the corrective healing program to get you and your get back to being happy friends.

Call 727-502-3464 for a consultaiton.

2011 Valentines Day Spa Menu at Healthy Being Wellness Center in St Petersburg Fl 33702 727-502-3464

noreply@blogger.com (Healthy Being Products - Natural Online Drugstore) — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 16:58:00 +0000

Treat your special Valentine this Valentine's Day for a Special Valentines Day Spa Menu that caters to Couples, Singles and folks in need of some much needed spa pampering and TLC. Healthy Being Wellness Center is one of Tampa Bay's best Holistic & Organic day spa with massage services, body care and facial care services. We offer all organic and natural massages and facials and use chemical free - edible products that enhance skin care health.

Valentines Day Spa Service Menu

Rose Bouquet Massage 50 min, $75

Chocolate Facial 50 min, $80

Rose Petal Facial 50 min, $80

Hot Chocolate Romance Stone Massage 50 min, $80

Rose Petal Body Wrap 50 min, $100

Couple’s Chocolate Romance Massage 50 min, $165 per couple

Chocolate Rose Face & Body Indulgence 125 min, $180

PACKAGES:

Sweet Surrender 60min, $75

Mini Chocolate Facial, Mini Rose Bouquet Massage

Death by Chocolate 110min, $160

Chocolate Facial, Hot Chocolate Romance Stone Massage

Sweetheart Head to Toe Bliss 130 min, $215

Rose Petal Facial, Stimulating Scalp & Moisturizing Hair Treatment, Hot Chocolate Stone Massage, Detox Foot Spa

Cupid’s Rescue 125 min, $260

Chocolate Facial, Rose Petal Body Wrap, Hot Chocolate Stone Massage

It’s All Chocolate & Roses 175 min, $260

Chocolate Rose Face & Body Indulgence, Hot Chocolate Romance Stone Massage

Couple’s True Love 175 min, $495

Side by Side Treatments – Couples Chocolate Romance Massage & Chocolate Rose Face & Body Indulgence

Beat Cold Winter Dry Skin Blues -- Exfoliating Salt Glow & Body Polish Treatment Leaves Your Skin Soft & Hydrated

noreply@blogger.com (Healthy Being Products - Natural Online Drugstore) — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 20:50:00 +0000

Benefits of a Salt Glow - Body Polish Treatment for Dry Winterized Skin

Each winter season, Healthy Being Wellness Center caters to our our Florida visitors and winter guests - as we call them "snow birds." Many Northerners flock like birds to the warm, sunny and sandy beaches of the West Coast of Florida. While on vacation to St Petersburg, Clearwater or Tampa Bay they often seek spa services that re-hydrates their skin and sloughs off winter dryness.

Even our fellow Floridians get dry, rough skin. We provide healing services that soothes dry, flaky skin and hydrates both body and soul.

Polished skin from head to toe! This luxurious full body gentle exfoliation treatment uses soothes away dead skin cells leaving your skin hydrated and soft. Your skin is brought back to health and radiance – silky smooth and ready for further treatment.

25 minute session $65

Salt glows are one of the most popular spa treatments, in which the body is rubbed with a mixture of salt and essential oils. The salt scrub helps exfoliate leaving your skin smooth and glowing and is a great way to detox the body. The friction from massaging the salt into the skin helps to remove impurities. Once the treatment is complete you are wrapped to warm the body and enhance detoxification. After the treatment you will rinse the salt off your body to remove the salt and any excess impurities. You should avoid having a salt glows if you have any sores, wounds, rashes or sunburn, and definitely do not shave before treatment or the salt will sting.

Call to book your appointment today: 727-502-3464
Healthy Being Wellness Center
7005 4th St N, Suite #3
St. Petersburg, Fl 33702
http://www.healthybeingllc.com - view our menu online

Emotional Eating Support for Your New Year's Resolution using Bach Flower Remedies

noreply@blogger.com (Healthy Being Products - Natural Online Drugstore) — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 16:14:00 +0000

Emotional Eating Support for your New Year's Resolution

With the turn of the calendar come new resolutions for personal health and wellness, which for many of us includes the mission to lose weight and gain fitness. Although these fitness resolutions may start strong, some of us often fall back into familiar patterns that include turning to food to feed our emotions. Emotional eating is a lifestyle for many that can often lead to weight gain, frustration, and guilt. Get rid of your urge to emotionally overeat, and your efforts for dieting and living a healthier lifestyle may prove to be easier and more successful.

Bach® Original Flower Remedies, the makers of the natural stress reliever RESCUE Remedy®, has introduced a Bach Emotional Eating Support Kit to help manage emotions and help stop mindless eating.

The three remedies in the Bach Emotional Eating Support Kit will help support your weight loss New Year's resolutions and assist you on your journey back to a healthier lifestyle by:helping you cope with the most common emotions that contribute to emotional eating enhancing your body image helping you stay in control guiding you along so you do not repeat the mistakes of your past.

If you feel you need additional support consider Clinical Hypnotherapy for addressing deeper emotional wounds and challenges that has a lasting impact on your eating program. Andrea Crouch is a clinical Hypnotherapist at Healthy Being Wellness Center helping hundreds of individuals who are seeking control of emotional eating or eating disorders. Call Andrea today for a complimentary session: 727-502-3464. Andrea also conduct phone consultations.

Lowering Blood Pressure Naturally Using Lymphatic Drainage Massage and Lymphatic Therapy (electrolymphatic drainage )

noreply@blogger.com (Healthy Being Products - Natural Online Drugstore) — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 12:39:00 +0000

Later this afternoon, I will be working with a new client who is coming in with severely elevated levels of blood pressure and is seeking a way to naturally lower her blood pressure levels.

It is most common for individuals to take pharmaceuticals to lower blood pressure but rarely does it have a long term or lasting impact in resolving the root of the problem. When lifestyle changes and meds do not work- it is often necessary for individuals to turn to natural medicine and natural therapies for healing.

I routinely recommend my lymph therapies for my clients who may be experiencing high blood pressure. During a session of lymphatic therapy, an individuals fluid transport system ( ALA the ymphatic System) is motivated and stimulated to create and enhance fluid circulation. This "drainage" technique is a highly effective treatment for managing and lowering blood pressure as well as increasing low blood pressure levels.

Lymphatic Drainage is often recognized as a vascular compression therapy -- albeit a very natural, soothing and stress free way to aid in the elimination of metabolic wastes and stimulate the immune system.

The lymphatic system is an important part of the circulatory system. It aids the body's absorption of nutrients and helps to remove waste from the tissue. The lymph collects the body's waste and then deposits it in the lymph node as it passes through. The lymph nodes also assist the spleen and the bones in producing new white blood cells.

How does lymphatic drainage reduce high blood pressure?

There is a specific process where toxic waste is eliminated from the blood stream. It is an actual pressurized system that creates a pressured force that removes toxic waste called arterial pressure. This arterial pressure forces the blood through tine capillaries and out into the cells' interstitial spaces to effect their exchange with waste which the cells have produced. In this process, the water, or interstitial fluid filled with toxic waste, is gathered by tiny lymphatic tubules and then sent back through the lymphatic system to be detoxified. If the body or lymphatic system has any congestion or sluggishness ( slow fluid transport) this can create a condition where the arterial pressure has to increase to force the blood through the cleansing process - thereby impacting overall body blood pressure.

If you feel that this is a therapy that could benefit you and you happen to live in the Tampa Bay area or in surrounding areas - Orlando, Sarasota, Pasco County- please come in and call for an introductory session 727-502-3464 . Visit our website for more details.

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New Years 2011 - Healthy Resolutions using Goal Setting and Vision Boards

noreply@blogger.com (Healthy Being Products - Natural Online Drugstore) — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 17:05:00 +0000

Happy 2011 fellow Healthy Beings. It's the season for reassessing our healthy status as well as our ability to create a healthier, happier and more balanced life. Each year, I work with clients who set some major health related goals - often finding themselves a month or even just a few weeks into their year feeling frustrated, anxious and unable to achieve a loft health goal.

I too find myself piling on the tasks and goals that I seek to resolve or change- say paying off a credit card or running 3 miles a day-- while this may seem easy, it takes a lot of preparation and planning. For a non-runner, one would have to work up muscle strength and flexibility as well as the necessary energy and balance of minerals and vitamins to sustain a healthy exercise routine.

Similarly, paying off a credit card takes planning, calculating daily and weekly expenditures as well as ways to create possibly new income to pay down a balance.

I urge everyone to put together sizable resolutions - ones that maybe are a series of mini-steps towards achieving your goals. The more realistic, sizable and often convenient and less taxing are ones that will ultimately get you closer to your goal that you could ever imagine.

One last recommendation for my fellow planners and 2011 resolution makers: create vision boards. They are amazing ways to maximize our positive thoughts and it sometimes just takes some glue, poster board, scissors and some old magazines and within a couple of minutes you can have a vision of the life you seek. Hang it up in your office, your bedroom or a place you see daily and visualize you living the life you so desire.

Foot Massage in St. Petersburg Fl - Benefits of Reflexology

noreply@blogger.com (Healthy Being Products - Natural Online Drugstore) — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 00:39:00 +0000

Before opening our Natural, Holistic Day Spa in St. Petersburg Fl - it was very difficult to find high quality foot massage reflexology services in Tampa Bay. Since opening in the spring of 09, we have added two Licensed Massage Therapists who practice the unique art of reflexology. Having lived in Asia- it was routine to seek a therapeutic foot massage to address various organ imbalances and ailments.

What is Reflexology?
Reflexology is a science which deals with the principle that there are reflex areas in the feet and hands which correspond to all of the glands, organs and parts of the body. Stimulating these reflexes properly can help many health problems in a natural way, a type of preventative maintenance. Reflexology is a serious advance in the health field and should not be confused with massage.

Is Reflexology New?
The idea behind Reflexology is not new - in fact, it was practiced as early as 2330 B.C. by the Egyptian culture. Reflexology as we know it today was first researched and developed by Eunice Ingham, the pioneer of this field. Her first book on the subject was published in 1938. And since 1942, Reflexology workshops have been conducted year round.

What is the Ingham Method?
the combined work of the late Eunice Ingham and her nephew Dwight C. Byers, the world's leading authority on Foot Reflexology. Mr. Byers, director of the International Institute of Reflexology®, and/or his hand picked instructors conduct on-going workshops on a worldwide scale to both laymen and professionals.

What Does Reflexology Do?
The Ingham Method® of Reflexology is used primarily for relaxing tension. Doctors agree that over 75% of our health problems can be linked to nervous stress and tension. Reflexology improves nerve and blood supply, and helps nature to normalize.

What Special Equipment is Needed?
Only the hands are used, making it a safe, simple, yet effective method without the use of gadgets. Let your fingers do the walking.

Can Reflexology Make a Condition Worse?
No, it will not make any condition more acute. Reflexology helps to normalize body functions. A Reflexology session relaxes the stress that can affect your health. It is a safe effective way to better health.

Did you know that there are more than 7,200 nerve endings in your feet? Reflexology will target much of these as we massage and melt away your troubles through such strokes as the "spinal twist" along inside of your feet and the lung press into the ball of your foot. You'll have happy feet in no time! Reflexology also known as Trigger Point Massage is the art and science of working specific reflex areas on feet to relax and relieve stress and pain in the body.

There are some important differences between reflexology and an ordinary foot massage. While a foot massage usually involves the entire foot or the portion that is in pain, reflexology involves specific spots on the feet. The goals of reflexology usually have nothing at all to do with the feet themselves. Rather, the purpose is to either benefit a specific part of the body or promote overall health.

Reflexology utilizes reflex areas in the feet that correspond to various body systems. There are surprisingly many reflex points. Practitioners utilize a reflexology chart to determine the location of the reflex point that is linked to the patient's problem area. Each foot represents its half of the body and its organs, tissues and vessels.

In reflexology, specific types of touch are used to stimulate the reflex points. Traditionally these points have been said to affect our "life energy," or qi, a concept also addressed in acupuncture and other types of traditional Asian medicine.

The Benefits of Foot Reflexology Massage
1. It can relieve pain and stiffness caused by too much exercising or using muscle for too long.
2. It can help prevent and cure many symptoms such as headache, stress, asthma, constipation, sinusitis and migraine.
3. The blood circulation system will be boosted.
4. The body's function will be naturally turned into its homeostasis.

Restrictions:
1. The massage must be done with accuracy to avoid wrong reflection which will cause muscle infection.
2. One should not receive a massage until at least one hour after a meal.
3. After receiving a massage, one is required to drink water to eliminate toxin and lactic acids developed during the massage process.

Foot Reflexology $30/30 min $65/60 min

Call our center to book your foot reflexology session.727-502-3464

Best Natural Daily Skin Regimine for all Skin Types (sensitive, aging, dry, oily, rosacea & combination)

noreply@blogger.com (Healthy Being Products - Natural Online Drugstore) — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 00:16:00 +0000

Every day our Aestheticians recommend a 3 Step Daily Skin Regime using Ilike Organic Skin Care products.

Twice per Day, a.m. & p.m.

To maintain the health and vitality of your skin follow our easy 3-step daily regime:
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Step 1: Cleansing.

Cleansers remove make-up and environmental impurities from the surface of the skin. Cleansing milks from ilike organic skin care not only clean your skin but also hydrate, revitalize and invigorate leaving a radiant, silky and healthy complexion.

Directions: Apply a small amount of cleanser suited to your skin type over entire face and neck area and massage it in gently for 30-60 seconds moving your fingertips in circular motions, then wipe off with damp face towel or cotton pad. Use it daily as the first step of your skin care regime, followed by a refreshing toner.

Cleansing Concentrates from ilike organic skin care soften and remove dead skin cells, which enables the skin to self-purify and allows more effective absorption of other skin care products. Cleansing concentrates provide a gentle and convenient daily exfoliation as part of a daily skin regime and are especially effective for specific skin conditions.
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Step 2: Toning.

Toners refresh and balance the skin and remove excess impurities. The toners of ilike organic skin care contain organic herbal extracts that balance the skin's natural pH level while revitalizing the skin with vitamins and minerals.

Directions: Apply toner over entire cleansed skin surface with a cotton pad and leave on. Use twice a day after cleansing or mask to remove excess products, or anytime your skin needs to be refreshed. Finish with serum and moisturizer.
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Step 3: Moisturizing.

Rich Moisturizers are created with very high herbal oil content for the treatment of oil deficient skin.

Directions: Apply a thin layer of moisturizer over entire face and neck area after cleansing and toning skin. Enrich moisturizer with one of our serums or oil concentrates to achieve an even more radiant complexion. Use it as a final step of your daily regime in the morning and the evening or use as otherwise directed. Moisturizers and rich moisturizers may be used as night creams for most skin types. Rich moisturizers are suitable to reduce the appearance of fine lines (eg. around the eye area) or treat lack of elasticity, and even prevent stretch marks (eg. during pregnancy).

Healthy Being Wellness Center uses Ilike Organic Skin Care for all our Facials & Body Treatments

noreply@blogger.com (Healthy Being Products - Natural Online Drugstore) — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 00:12:00 +0000

Healthy Being Wellness Center uses Ilike organic skin care of Hungary because of it's most natural and organic ingredients and the amazing results we see each day with our clients.

It treats both the skin and the senses by combining thehighest quality organic Hungarian ingredients with age-old secrets of herbs, fruits and vegetables.
Using only whole ingredients; with pulps versus extracts, retains full concentration and power of the garden.

All products are made from whole certified organically grown and handpicked herbs, fruitsand vegetables.

The unsurpassed skin rejuvenation techniques unique to Hungary are demonstrated through the therapeutic and beautifying effects resulting in clear, balanced and glowing complexions. ilike organic skin care is harvested by hand, certified with all organic and natural ingredients with no parabens or synthetic and harmful ingredients.

Recognized globally for true naturopathic formulations, experience a true Hungarian facial at home.