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Tools For Conscious Awareness
Newsletter For
A Next Step...Light Center for Transformation and Healing
Vol. 102 -Addendum- March, 2009
In Truth, Simplicity, Love and Service
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FEATURES:
EVERYTHING MUST CHANGE
WOMEN'S MEDICINE CIRCLE
FOR A LIFT
FROM MARRIAGES TO MORTGAGES
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR CHILD FROM VACCINES
‘ELECTROMAGNETIC LOAD’--HIDDEN FACTOR IN MANY ILLNESSES
TURMERIC--MIRACLE SPICE MAY STOP CANCER, ALZHEIMERS AND ARTHRITIS
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“One often meets his destiny on the road he takes to avoid it.”
Master Oogway from KUNG FU PANDA
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“The brave are simply those with the clearest vision of what is before them:
Glory and Danger alike, and notwithstanding, go out to meet it.”
Leopold from the film Kate and Leopold
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Everything must change
Nothing stays the same
Everyone will change
No one stays the same.
The young become the old
And mysteries unfold
‘Cause that’s the way of time
Nothing and no one goes unchanged.
There are not many things in this life
That you can be sure of
Except the rain comes from the clouds
The sun lights up the sky
And hummingbirds do fly.
Winter turns to spring.
A wounded heart will heal.
But, never much to soon
Yes, everything must change.
‘Cause there are not many things in this life
That you can be sure of
Except the rain comes from the clouds
The sun lights up the sky
And hummingbirds do fly.
Winter turns to spring.
A wounded heart will heal.
But, never much to soon
Yes, everything must change.
There are not many things in this life
That you can be sure of
Except the rain comes from the clouds
The sun lights up the sky
The rain comes from the clouds
The sun lights up the sky
The rain comes from the clouds
The sun lights up the sky
And, music, sweet music makes me cry.
Everything will change.
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"In the absence of the sacred, nothing is sacred-- everything is for sale."
Oren Lyons, Onondasa 1992
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From SMOKE SIGNAL NEWSLETTER
Manataka American Indian Council--Volume VIII Issue 2 FEBRUARY 2006
Manataka - Preserving the past today for tomorrow
My Beautiful Sisters all over the world,
For long time now the spirit has been guiding us into a many worlds, and many realms
of our understanding as a human being, the spirit has been training us for hard times
too, she has giving to us the tools and the knowledge, the love of an open heart,
the praying that open the doors, the ways of all bonding, and the hope.
Since the beginning of time we have been preparing ourselves for this beautiful time
space, the layers of the worlds have become thinner and thinner, the sharing of the
many worlds is already at the heart of a human being.
Now we know, that the water needs to be bless to drink, and that we also bless the
waters that we have in our body, and the waters that clean all our emotions, we also
know that we bless our food, and that we prepared our food with honor and respect,
and a lot of love, so our family get bless by the food that they take, we know that
also the food of the spirit is as far as a thought, that we connect when we have the
hunger of the spirit, and we receive the food that comes from her in all the ways.
We remember now too, that is not to much about letting go, but to surrender to the
spirit, and with that we make the "entrega" the magical word that give us freedom,
that maybe means in English renunciation? maybe?
So human being ask, what we are going to drink? or eat? so many things are happening
into the mother, what the government will do? yet, we need to remember to put in
motion all what we know, this is the time for doing this, yes, the spirit has been
helping us, all this time, training us, giving so much, now is the time to use that
knowledge and love as a way of living.
Beautiful brothers and sisters, prepared your food with honor and respect, and bless
it so much, and the same with water and remember, that we can eat beauty, that is
always all around us, that we can drink the spirit that is all inside of us, our body
will follow what we know, and produce what we need.
How we can do this? well for so long, people have spoke "follow your heart" and this
has become like a metaphor, we can use this in such a beautiful way, if we just sit
and calm our mind and listen to the biting of the heart so deeply, that will show us
the biting of the mother, and connect both, then we will just know how beautiful
everything is, then all is possible, the heart will take us to the right place,
and she is just waiting for us. that simple.
Beautiful ones, renounce to the fear ands separation, know ye that you are connected.
Know that all life is sacred, and all connected through the heart.
I am you,
Magdala
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For a lift -- watch this uplifting event:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y80BBjJAUaI
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Having problems communicating with your partner on the topic of finances and
especially with regard to the issue of home mortgage? This book and offered
seminars may be very helpful. My sense is this info would cross over to
communicating in other arenas as well.
Go to this link at youtube for an informative presentation on the above
book and seminars:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l93ipef12AI
Kathleen Caught,AMP #M08000611
Mortgage Broker
VERICO Capital Mortgages Inc #10575
18 Deakin Street Suite 106
Ottawa ON K2E8B7
www.kcaught.com
1-877-459-4414 ext 256
direct line: 613-627-1061
613-327-7004(cell)
fax: 613-228-2555
www.youtube.com/marriagestomortgages
Author of "From Marriages to Mortgages"
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Where to get forms to protect your child from vaccines and more!
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2009/03/03/A-Vaccine-Form-You-Can-Give-to-Your-Pediatrician.aspx
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On electromagnetic pollution…interview with Dr. Rau:
http://electromagnetichealth.org/electromagnetic-health-blog/medical-director-of-switzerland/
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For more than 5,000 years, turmeric has been an important part of Eastern
cultural traditions, including traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurveda.
Valued for its medicinal properties and warm, peppery flavor, this yellow-orange
spice has more recently earned a name for itself in Western medicine as well.
Turmeric comes from the root of the Curcuma longa plant, which is native to
Indonesia and southern India, and is widely used as an ingredient in curry
dishes and yellow mustard. As research into this powerful spice has increased,
it has emerged as one of nature’s most powerful potential healers.
Said Dr. David Frawely, founder and director of the American Institute for Vedic
Studies in Santa Fe, New Mexico:
“If I had only one single herb to depend upon for all possible health and
dietary needs, I would without much hesitation choose the Indian spice Turmeric.
There is little it cannot do in the realm of healing and much that no other herb
is able to accomplish. Turmeric has a broad spectrum of actions, mild but certain
effects, and is beneficial for long term and daily usage. Though it is a common
spice, few people, including herbalists know of its great value and are using it
to the extent possible. It is an herb that one should get to know and live with.”
Turmeric’s Beneficial Effects in a Nutshell:
- Strengthens and improves digestion
- Reduces gas and bloating
- Assists in the digestion of protein and with rice and bean dishes
- Improves your body's ability to digest fats
- Promotes proper metabolism, correcting both excesses and deficiencies
- Maintains and improves intestinal flora
- Improves elimination of wastes and toxins
- Supports healthy liver function and detox
- Turmeric helps increase bile flow making it a liver cleanser that can rejuvenate your liver cells and recharge their capability to break down toxins
- Helps to prevent alcohol and other toxins from being converted into compounds that may be harmful to your liver
- Supports formation of healthy tissue
- Purifies your blood
- Stimulates formation of new blood tissue
- Anti-inflammatory: Helps to reduce irritation to tissues characterized by pain, redness, swelling and heat
- Contains curcuminoids that fight cancer, arthritis, and Alzheimer’s
- Curcuminoids are potent phytonutrients (plant-based nutrients) that contain powerful antioxidant properties
- Counteract the damaging effects of free radicals in your body
- Relieve arthritis pain and stiffness, anti-inflammatory agent
- Anti-carcinogenic: “Curcumin has been shown to prevent a large of number of cancers in animal studies. Laboratory data indicate that curcumin can inhibit tumor initiation, promotion, invasion, angiogenesis and metastasis.”[1]
- Supports treatment of Alzheimer’s disease: “Because Alzheimer's disease is caused in part by amyloid-induced inflammation, curcumin has been shown to be effective against Alzheimer's. Clinical trials are in progress at UCLA with curcumin for Alzheimer's.”[2]
Curcumin: Turmeric’s Active Anti-Inflammatory “Ingredient”
Most notably turmeric is known for its potent anti-inflammatory properties, which
come from curcumin -- the pigment that gives turmeric its yellow-orange color, and
which is thought to be responsible for many of its medicinal effects. There are an
estimated three to five grams of curcumin in 100 grams of turmeric.
Curcumin has been shown to influence more than 700 genes, and it can inhibit both
the activity and the synthesis of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX2) and 5-lipooxygenase (5-LOX),
as well as other enzymes that have been implicated in inflammation.[3]
Turmeric’s Cancer-Fighting Properties
In India where turmeric is widely used, the prevalence of four common U.S. cancers
-- colon, breast, prostate and lung -- is 10 times lower. In fact, prostate cancer,
which is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in U.S. men, is rare in India and this
is attributed, in part, to turmeric.
Numerous studies have looked into this potential cancer-fighting link, with promising
results. For instance, curcumin has been found to:
- Inhibit the proliferation of tumor cells
- Inhibit the transformation of cells from normal to tumor
- Help your body destroy mutated cancer cells so they cannot spread throughout your body
- Decrease inflammation
- Enhance liver function
- Inhibit the synthesis of a protein thought to be instrumental in tumor formation
- Prevent the development of additional blood supply necessary for cancer cell growth
As for the results of research studies, a study in Biochemical Pharmacology found that
curcumin can slow the spread of breast cancer cells to the lungs in mice.[4]
"Curcumin acts against transcription factors, which are like a master switch," said
lead researcher, Bharat Aggarwal. "Transcription factors regulate all the genes needed
for tumors to form. When we turn them off, we shut down some genes that are involved
in the growth and invasion of cancer cells."
A second study in Biochemical Pharmacology also found that curcumin inhibits the
activation of NF-kappaB, a regulatory molecule that signals genes to produce a slew
of inflammatory molecules (including TNF, COX-2 and IL-6) that promote cancer cell
growth.[5]
Turmeric’s Essential Role for Your Liver
Your liver’s primary role is to process and remove toxins carried in your bloodstream.
When functioning at its peak, it can filter up to two liters of blood per minute
and easily break apart toxic molecules to reduce their toxicity. Your liver is also
a crucial part of vitamin, mineral, protein, fat, carbohydrate and hormonal metabolism.
However, poor diet, allergens, pollution and stress can cause your liver to become
sluggish, and this can impair its vital functions. This is where turmeric can be a
very useful part of your liver support system. Studies have shown that it:
May increase important detoxification enzymes in your liver
Induces the formation of a primary liver detoxification enzyme, glutathione
S-transferase (GST) enzymes
Turmeric is also a natural cholagogue, a medicinal agent that promotes the discharge
of bile from your system. Increased bile flow is important to help your liver detoxify
and to help your body digest fats.
Turmeric for Your Heart, Brain and Overall Health
Turmeric inhibits free radical damage of fats, including cholesterol. When cholesterol
is damaged in this way, or oxidized, it can then damage your blood vessels and lead
to a heart attack or stroke. Therefore, research suggests that turmeric’s ability to
prevent the oxidation of cholesterol may be beneficial for your heart. It’s also
rich in vitamin B6, high intakes of which are associated with a reduced risk of
heart disease.
Meanwhile, turmeric appears to be highly protective against neurodegenerative diseases.
In fact, in India levels of neurological diseases such as Alzheimer’s are very low,
and studies have shown that curcumin can slow the progression of Alzheimer’s in mice.
The compound has also proven capable of blocking the progression of
multiple sclerosis.
Further, Professor Moolky Nagabhushan from the Loyola University Medical Center,
Chicago, IL, who has been studying turmeric for the last 20 years, believes that
turmeric can protect against harmful environmental chemicals, and in so doing protect
against childhood leukemia. The research showed that curcumin in turmeric can:[7]
- Inhibit the toxicity of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) (cancer-causing
chemicals in the environment)
- Inhibit radiation-induced chromosome damage
- Prevent the formation of harmful heterocyclic amines and nitroso compounds, which
may result in the body when eating certain processed foods, such as processed meat
products
- Irreversibly inhibit the multiplication of leukemia cells in a cell culture
Turmeric's volatile oils also have external anti-bacterial action. As such, they may
help prevent bacterial wound infections and accelerate wound healing. Johnson &
Johnson even sells a curcumin-containing Band-Aid in India!
And the therapeutic potential of turmeric and curcumin do not end there. Evidence
suggests the spice may also be beneficial for:
- Cystic fibrosis
- Type 2 diabetes
- Crohn’s disease
- Psoriasis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Cataracts
- Gallstones
- Muscle regeneration
- Inflammatory bowel disease
Which Type of Turmeric is Best?
For use in cooking, choose a pure turmeric powder, rather than a curry powder.
At least one study has found that curry powders tend to contain very little
curcumin, compared to turmeric powder. Turmeric is also available in supplement
form and for many this is a more convenient method to obtain these health benefits
discussed above, especially if they are from a high-quality organic source and if
one doesn’t particularly enjoy the taste of curry.
On my recent trip to India I was able to find a company called Organic India that
produces probably some of the best Indian herbs on the planet.
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In Truth, Simplicity, Love and Service,
Om Shanti, Shanti, Shanti, Om Peace.
Young Toni Delgado and Young Kelley Elkins
A NEXT STEP...Light Center for Transformation and Healing
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