Finding the True Harmony within you

How Can I Best Prepare for Labor and Deilvery?

2009-07-16T08:00:00-07:00

The best way to prepare for labor and delivery is to take a Child Birth Education class, one that not only discusses what to expect during pregnancy and labor & delivery but also what to expect after you get your bundle of joy home. Most Child Birth Education classes discuss nutrition, discomforts of pregnancy, stages of labor, relaxation techniques, labor positions, role of labor support person, and birth plans. Be sure to discuss your birth plan with your OB.

Join us one Saturday each month for an affordable Childbirth Education Class with Belinda Hodder, RN. Please RSVP. This Class is $15. Class is held in the Community Room at the Center for True Harmony Wellness & Medicine™ PC. 2152 S. Vineyard #138, Mesa AZ 85210. Call us to reserve your space: 480-539-6646.

Belinda worked as a Registered Nurse Midwife in the United Kingdom. She is originally from Cardiff, South Wales and relocated to Gilbert AZ in December 2007 with her husband and three young boys. Before moving to AZ, she was a practicing nurse midwife who attended births in hospitals, birth centers and at homes. She was fully involved in educating parents regarding childbirth, breastfeeding, postpartum care, and facilitating lactation clinics.

Will Chlorine Make My Skin Breakout?

2009-07-15T09:53:16-07:00

Swimming in a chlorinated pool will not make you break out. Chlorine is actually used to kill germs. Chlorine is also found in the drinking water that most of us use to wash our face. If you feel you are
breaking out everytime you swim it may be the sunscreen your using on your face. Make sure to wash your face with a Rhonda Allison cleanser after swimming. Regular facials will help to cleanse as well as add moisture back in to your skin if you are swimming a lot.

Call (480) 539-6646 today to set up your appointment with Tasia Klein, our Licensed Aesthetician! She has advanced knowledge in treating acne, rosacea, aging and sensitive skin. Tasia's approach to skin care is very holistic: she believes that eating right, exercising, drinking water, and living a balanced life all complement having beautiful, youthful skin.

Green Tea to Treat Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)

2009-07-11T08:00:00-07:00

Medical Research is finally catching up to what practitioners of Naturopathic and Botanical Medicine has known for decades - Green Tea has extraordinary healing benefits.

The most recent research being done is on a product made of extracts of Green Tea, referred to as Polyphenol-E^TM regarding its application to treat Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) infections.

There is an FDA approved product (Veregen), sourced from green tea, already on the market that is a topical treatment for genital warts caused by the Human Papilloma Virus.

The recent study is looking at how taking Polyphenol-E orally can eliminate HPV infections of the cervix. HPV infections are significant in that HPV has been identified as a virus that causes cervical cancer. HPV can cause normal cells on your cervix to turn abnormal. Most of the time, HPV goes away on its own. Discuss ways to prevent or help the HPV to clear with your Naturopathic Physician. When HPV goes away, your cervical cells go back to normal. But if HPV lingers for many years; these abnormal cells can turn into cancer. Therefore it is important to get yearly Pap exams.

Polyphenol- E's active ingredients are a defined mixture of Green Tea catechins, including Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), extracted from green tea leaves that acts as an immune system modulator and also inhibits major functions of the virus.

Most research done on Green Tea has used EGCG extract. These studies have shown that Green Tea:

· inhibits the growth of cancer cells

· lowers cholesterol

· increases fat metabolism

· reduces the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis

· protects against cardiovascular disease

· prevents abnormal blood clot formation

· stimulates immune function

· has antibacterial action

The properties of green tea that motivated the researchers to study its effect on HPV are green tea's ability to stimulate the immune system and its ability to inhibit cancer cell growth.

Currently there are no conventional treatments focusing on the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) directly, treatment occurs once an HPV infection has lead to an abnormal PAP and then the treatments focus on removing the abnormal cells and not on eliminating the Human Papilloma Virus.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Denise Grobe, author of this article, as well as Naturopathic Physician at The Center for True Harmony, call 480-539-6646 or email her at info@trueharmonywellness.com.

What Can I Do About Low Back Pain During Pregnancy?

2009-07-09T08:00:00-07:00

What can I do about low back pain during pregnancy?

Deliver. Women experience back pain during pregnancy due to a developing baby in their pelvis causing extra pressure and stress on bones and muscles. Another reason why low back pain is common in pregnancy is due to a hormone called Relaxin which causes the loosening of ligaments and tendons allowing the pelvis to adjust to the growing baby and allowing the pubic bone and cervix to widen for labor and delivery. There are many things you can do to manage low back pain during pregnancy, for instance: yoga, stretch, swimming, as well as see your chiropractor, acupuncturist or massage therapist.

To reach or book an appointment with Dr.Christine Brass-Jones, OB/GYN, at the Center for True Harmony Wellness and Medicine in Mesa, AZ call (480) 539-6646 or visit our website at: www.trueharmonywellness.com

June 2009 Liver/ Intestinal Cleanse Day 11 (Individual 2)

2009-07-07T15:06:30-07:00

1st Day off the Cleanse...

I was so glad I did this cleanse! I definately felt a change in my body. Like the other person who did this cleanse, I felt a "re-set" if you will. I do not have near the sugar cravings that I did prior to this cleanse.

I am still eating similar to the way I did on this cleanse, but adding in some chicken, fish and a luxury meal here and there.

I would definately recommend to do a cleanse for anybody that is feeling "off". Foggy thinking, sugar cravings, headaches, bloated, etc. Although, I would also suggest making an appointment with your Physician before starting a cleanse. For guidance as well as to make sure there are no contraindications (reasons you should not do a cleanse).

Good Luck!

June Liver & Intestinal Cleanse/Detox 2009 - Day 11 (Individual 1)

2009-07-06T12:06:23-07:00

Day 11- First day off the cleanse

Wow - my famous sugar cravings are gone! I completely feel like my body has reset itself. Now is the time to start new patterns and behaviors with my eating. Now I remember why I like doing the cleanses. I was eating too much sugar during the day. I could feel it.

I am sooooo happy I did this cleanse. This will help me keep my portion sizes smaller - stop any continuous eating for a meal (which is my weakness and remnant bulimic behavior - even if it is a small binge with no purge).

My goals for after this - not such a dependency on sugar and carbs, chocolate and cakes and breads.

Today I ate good I think

I started my day as I do everyday - latte and apple and peanut butter

Lunch I had chicken noodle soup (wolfgang puck organic - Naturopath approvedJ. It has no MSG)

Dinner I had the classic yum yum yummy meal of French bread with virgin olive oil, a glass of wine, avocado in a cucumber/onion salad, and a half piece of grilled chicken breast.

I had a colon hydrotherapy today by Eireen Cullen. She has a closed system. It was a good session. We got lots of stuff out of me, as that was the goalJ The one interesting thing I found was all the heavy metals. I'm going to research this a bit more. Afterwards I probably should have eaten less of a meal, but was so busy during the day didn't get to eat much. The chicken I ate for dinner was a little sensitive in my stomach. I could feel the effort to digest it. I made sure to eat probiotics as always before a big meal (granted this was only a big meal compared to the meals I've been eating.

June Liver & Intestinal Cleanse/Detox 2009 - Day 10 (Individual 2)

2009-07-06T12:04:25-07:00

What I ate today:

Breakfast: Apple with Peanut Butter

Lunch: Lentils with Okra and Kale

Dinner: Veggie Burgers From Trader Joes (they are wonderful- just veggies in them!), and salad with cucumber

How Do I feel?

Feel Great again! Noting really changing anymore. Still less anxiety, my stomach doesn't feel so full all the time and clear thinking! My body is sore. Must still be releasing toxins. But still feel much better than before I started! Excited for tomorrow!

June Liver & Intestinal Cleanse/Detox 2009 - Day 10 (Individual 1)

2009-07-06T11:59:22-07:00

June Liver & Intestinal Cleanse/Detox 2009 - Day 10

What Did I Eat Today?

Breakfast: latte, and apple and peanut/almond butter

Lunch: lentil soup with okra and kale,

Dinner Snack: millet cereal, cucumber salad with olive oil and lemon, avocado

Dinner: more cucumber salad with avocado, peanuts

80 oz of water today

How Do I feel? Feeling good, excited for tomorrow!

Notice any changes in my body? None

June Liver & Intestinal Cleanse/Detox 2009 - Day 9 (Individual 2)

2009-07-06T11:56:26-07:00

What I ate today:

Breakfast: almond milk and an apple

Lunch: lentil soup with okra and kale

Dinner: Salad with cucumber, carrots, lemon juice, olive oil and garlic

Snack: another apple

How Do I feel:

I am ready to finish this cleanse. I feel great eating like this, but really would like to add some other healthy items to my menu. It is so great to be able to think and I really hope to be able to continue eating right and feeling good!

June Liver & Intestinal Cleanse/Detox 2009 - Day 9 (Individual 1)

2009-07-02T12:53:45-07:00

What Did I Eat Today?

Breakfast: latte, apple and almond and peanut butter

Lunch: small lentil soup with veggies, millet cereal for dessert

Dinner Snack: 2.5 servings of millet cerealL a bit of coffee

Dinner: cucumber salad with avocado and a small bit of onion, olive oil and lemon. ½ apple and almond butter w honey. ½ glass of wine

80 oz of water today

How Do I feel?

Feeling fine, ran a lot today and taught today. Had lots of energy. Ofcourse wanted to just eat nonstop all day againL That's why I had the coffee in the afternoon to stop the eating. Plus I just didn't feel like eating lots of veggies. I'm really looking forward to having some fish or chicken soon! Almost doneJ I know I didn't eat the best today but I didn't cheat too badly. One more day! One more day!

Notice any changes in my body? Still feeling good.