Local Lymph Drainage and Occupational Therapist, Liz Blum, shared that the Organic Consumers Association (a site chock-a-block of all kinds of useful information) has a page on their web site devoted to swine and avian flu with many resources and links including an historical time line of flus to put the greater information in perspective. They also have links to homepathic remedy suggestions and they track news relating to the flu from all over the world. http://organicconsumers.org/flu.cfm.
A site in the UK, What Doctors Don't Tell You, offers alternative news on the H1N1 and many other health issues at http://www.wddty.com.
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Friday, September 18, 2009
H1N1 thoughts
I have just heard that in my home town in Vermont they are getting ready to hand out free surgical masks as a flu control method. While I applaud low tech and prevention minded tactics, I do feel as though there is some fear mongering being generated by someone about the H1N1 flu– I am not really sure who – the press, the vaccine manufacturers? What I observe is that we have flus every winter and some are really very awful and last for what seems like longer than the typical course of the H1N1 flu. No one hands out surgical masks for these.
It is interesting to me that while some studies show that fear decreases the immune system, that there is so much fear being generated about this particular strain of flu.
One college administrator being interviewed on National Public Radio was asked what his biggest concern was with the H1N1 flu and he gave an excellent answer, which was that he thought that the H1N1 flu was an uncomfortable, but in most cases, self-limiting illness. What he was really afraid of was that due to all the hype about H1N1 that his college staff, and possibly medical teams, would miss really very serious and dangerous illnesses like meningitis.
One good thing about all the H1N1 alerts is that some of the information is very sound and what I would hope people would do whether they have H1N1, or “seasonal” flu, or any other illness.
The first is take care of your self and stay home so you can get better quickly and so you do not share whatever you have with coworkers and friends.
The second is wash your hands frequently especially if you are out in public, and using public keyboards or washrooms.
I would add to these very basic, simple, common sense recommendations, to stay well hydrated, get plenty of sleep, eat well, including plenty of vegetables and fruits, and avoid or minimize sugar. In addition the natural stand-by of vitamin C, while dismissed by conventional medicine, can be very handy in minimizing colds and other illnesses.
I would also recommend general health care maintenance. This might be a good time to have regular appointments with the health practitioners you find helpful – acupuncturist, TCM, massage therapist or bodyworker, chiropractor, naturopath, herbalist, homeopath, yoga, Tai Chi, or Pilates instructor. Search the Guide web site for local Upper Valley practitioners.
The CDC web site dedicated to H1N1 - http://www.cdc.gov/H1N1flu/qa.htm - offers some general information as well as what some of the warning signs are for more dangerous symptoms that may require more attention than just bed rest and at-home remedies. It also offers useful information about cleaning and contagion duration.
Here’s hoping for a healthy, and flu-free fall and winter!
It is interesting to me that while some studies show that fear decreases the immune system, that there is so much fear being generated about this particular strain of flu.
One college administrator being interviewed on National Public Radio was asked what his biggest concern was with the H1N1 flu and he gave an excellent answer, which was that he thought that the H1N1 flu was an uncomfortable, but in most cases, self-limiting illness. What he was really afraid of was that due to all the hype about H1N1 that his college staff, and possibly medical teams, would miss really very serious and dangerous illnesses like meningitis.
One good thing about all the H1N1 alerts is that some of the information is very sound and what I would hope people would do whether they have H1N1, or “seasonal” flu, or any other illness.
The first is take care of your self and stay home so you can get better quickly and so you do not share whatever you have with coworkers and friends.
The second is wash your hands frequently especially if you are out in public, and using public keyboards or washrooms.
I would add to these very basic, simple, common sense recommendations, to stay well hydrated, get plenty of sleep, eat well, including plenty of vegetables and fruits, and avoid or minimize sugar. In addition the natural stand-by of vitamin C, while dismissed by conventional medicine, can be very handy in minimizing colds and other illnesses.
I would also recommend general health care maintenance. This might be a good time to have regular appointments with the health practitioners you find helpful – acupuncturist, TCM, massage therapist or bodyworker, chiropractor, naturopath, herbalist, homeopath, yoga, Tai Chi, or Pilates instructor. Search the Guide web site for local Upper Valley practitioners.
The CDC web site dedicated to H1N1 - http://www.cdc.gov/H1N1flu/qa.htm - offers some general information as well as what some of the warning signs are for more dangerous symptoms that may require more attention than just bed rest and at-home remedies. It also offers useful information about cleaning and contagion duration.
Here’s hoping for a healthy, and flu-free fall and winter!
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Another Bit of News from The Massage Center
Jenny Gelfan and PJ Morgan, owners of The Massage Center - Healing Arts Associates, welcome Melissa Burmaster to their staff of associates.
Melissa has been a massage practitioner since 2000. One of her specialties is cranial-sacral work. She also is trained and experienced in Swedish massage, deep tissue, reiki, reflexology, hot stone, aromatherapy and lymphatic massage techniques. She received her basic massage training in this area, and returned to the Upper Valley last year after working at spas in California for 7 years.
Melissa is known for her energetic and warm personality. She is a tai chi teacher and also does chi kung. As their sixth healing arts associate, Melissa is helping The Massage Center to be open 7 days a week. She has appointment hours both weekdays and weekends.
"We are pleased to have someone with her skills and enthusiasm join us," said Jenny. PJ added, "Melissa's deep tissue treatment is terrific." Melissa commented, "This is a perfect place for my bodywork practice."
Melissa has been a massage practitioner since 2000. One of her specialties is cranial-sacral work. She also is trained and experienced in Swedish massage, deep tissue, reiki, reflexology, hot stone, aromatherapy and lymphatic massage techniques. She received her basic massage training in this area, and returned to the Upper Valley last year after working at spas in California for 7 years.
Melissa is known for her energetic and warm personality. She is a tai chi teacher and also does chi kung. As their sixth healing arts associate, Melissa is helping The Massage Center to be open 7 days a week. She has appointment hours both weekdays and weekends.
"We are pleased to have someone with her skills and enthusiasm join us," said Jenny. PJ added, "Melissa's deep tissue treatment is terrific." Melissa commented, "This is a perfect place for my bodywork practice."
Herbalist Offers Workshop Series in Norwich
Guest Announcement from The Massage Center in Norwich, Vermont---
Taya Elisabeth, a holistic medical practitioner, will give a series of herbal workshops at The Massage Center - Healing Arts Associates in Norwich during August, September and October. The four sessions can be taken individually or together as a course.
The first workshop will be Beginning Herbal Tincture Making on Thursday, August 20th from 6 - 8 p.m.. This workshop costs $25 if taken by itself. The series of workshops costs $80. To enroll in one or all, please contact The Massage Center - Healing Arts Associates at 802-649-1149.
The second workshop, "Herbal Tea Making," will be held on Thursday, September 3rd from 6 - 8 p.m.. This workshop costs $25 if taken by itself.
The third workshop is entitled "Herbal Combinations" and will take place on Thursday, September 17th from 6 - 8 p.m.. This workshop costs $25 if taken by itself.
The last of the workshop series will be "Finishing Herbal Tincture Making" and will be on Sunday, October 4th from 2 - 4 p.m.. For people who previously took only the Beginning Herbal Tincture Making workshop, this workshop costs $25, and it is not open to people who were not at the first.
Taya Elisabeth began studying herbs as a teenager, and has continued her studies through a Bachelors in Holistic Health and Masters in Oriental Medicine. Though she specializes in Chinese herbs, she grows and also "stalks" herbs here in her native Vermont, and shares her love of plants and their healing properties.
Taya's workshops are lively and fun. She says these will be hands on and practical with plenty of take-home handouts and herbal concoctions. Enrollment will be limited, so early sign-up is suggested.
To enroll in one or all of the workshops, please contact The Massage Center - Healing Arts Associates at 802-649-1149. If you have questions, please call to talk with Taya. For more information about Taya and The Massage Center - Healing Arts Associates, visit the website at www.themassagecenternorwich.com
Taya Elisabeth, a holistic medical practitioner, will give a series of herbal workshops at The Massage Center - Healing Arts Associates in Norwich during August, September and October. The four sessions can be taken individually or together as a course.
The first workshop will be Beginning Herbal Tincture Making on Thursday, August 20th from 6 - 8 p.m.. This workshop costs $25 if taken by itself. The series of workshops costs $80. To enroll in one or all, please contact The Massage Center - Healing Arts Associates at 802-649-1149.
The second workshop, "Herbal Tea Making," will be held on Thursday, September 3rd from 6 - 8 p.m.. This workshop costs $25 if taken by itself.
The third workshop is entitled "Herbal Combinations" and will take place on Thursday, September 17th from 6 - 8 p.m.. This workshop costs $25 if taken by itself.
The last of the workshop series will be "Finishing Herbal Tincture Making" and will be on Sunday, October 4th from 2 - 4 p.m.. For people who previously took only the Beginning Herbal Tincture Making workshop, this workshop costs $25, and it is not open to people who were not at the first.
Taya Elisabeth began studying herbs as a teenager, and has continued her studies through a Bachelors in Holistic Health and Masters in Oriental Medicine. Though she specializes in Chinese herbs, she grows and also "stalks" herbs here in her native Vermont, and shares her love of plants and their healing properties.
Taya's workshops are lively and fun. She says these will be hands on and practical with plenty of take-home handouts and herbal concoctions. Enrollment will be limited, so early sign-up is suggested.
To enroll in one or all of the workshops, please contact The Massage Center - Healing Arts Associates at 802-649-1149. If you have questions, please call to talk with Taya. For more information about Taya and The Massage Center - Healing Arts Associates, visit the website at www.themassagecenternorwich.com
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