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Spring 2006 |
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Spring 2006, Volume 1, Issue 1
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HealthWise Resources Complementary Clinic
Newsletter
327 Sixth Street
Ames IA 50010 |
The Healing Powers
of Flowers
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In This Issue:
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Did You Know?
- Reiki is Japanese energy balancing that
you can learn from Kerry Daugherty,
Reiki Master.
- The Reflexology point for the neck is
between the big toe and 2nd toe.
- Over 70% of Ann's smoke-stopping
clients quit for good.
- Hypnosis works.
- Ria will
now accept Wellmark & TriCare for Physical
Therapy.
- Phyllis
Mann's clients say her Swedish
massage is a Relaxing Experience.
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Nature's healing arts have been with us for
many centuries and can often be very powerful.
People looking for ways to enhance their health
have a wide array of options: hypnosis, herbs,
massage, energy balancing, reflexology, bodywork,
and aromatherapy are all excellent ways that
we can improve our health. The Native Americans
have used plant-based remedies for generations. Mikela
Licona of HealthWise Resources
is the only Professional Herbalist in Ames.
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A graduate of the New Mexico College of
Natural Healing, she brings a fresh Southwestern
perspective on wellness.
Herbs should be recommended by a trained
practitioner, says Mikela.  She
uses them in her Holistic Health Consultation
along with dietary advice, ear candling, cleanses,
and guided visualizations. One western remedy
is Chaparral, a plant with
anti-inflammatory properties which Mikela finds
helpful for arthritis relief.
Aromatherapy is the art and science of using
fragrant plant oils to enhance health. As an
addition to massage therapy, Diana
Risse, RN, LMT mixes Lavender
into hand-crafted Aromassage oils, lotions
and bath products to help her clients improve
mood, digestion, and respiration. She appreciates lavender because
of its versatility in relieving headache, stress,
and pain. Lavender is also a key ingredient
in Mother Earth Pillows, which are warmed to
bring out the therapeutic fragrance and placed
on the body. You are invited to visit HealthWise
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A Gentle New Way
to "Lighten" Pain |
There is an effective new healing technique
in Ames, called Light Therapy. Ria
Keinert uses it in her Physical
Therapy practice. It is a painless, safe, and
effective technique. Also called low-level
laser therapy or LLT,
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Light therapy it is safe and
pleasant. Among the benefits, Ria finds it
is helpful to loosen tight, tender neck muscles.
The therapy has been researched for 40 years
by many respected scientists worldwide, including
Chukuka S. Enwemeka, PT, PhD.
You are encouraged to read his article at: www.rehabpub.com/
features/1022004/2.asp.
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Some Benefits of Light Therapy
- Reduced pain and spasm.
- Faster wound healing.
- Increased range of motion
Decreased swelling.
- Relief for diabetic neuropathy symptoms.
- Improved local circulation.
- Wound healing.
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Welcome to the first
edition of Health Wisdom. I plan to publish
this newsletter quarterly as a way of communicating
with the community, and to share what Complementary
Health can do for you and your loved ones.
I welcome ideas for future editions. If you
do not wish to receive future newsletters please
let me know. Thank you for your interest in
wellness!
Ria Keinert, Director & Publisher
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When HealthWise Resources opened in 2004, people
asked why it said Complementary Health Clinic on
the sign. (see back cover) They asked if it was a "Free
Clinic." While we enthusiastically support the
efforts of the YSS Free Clinic (see
* box below), that is not us. Complementary on
the sign is spelled with an e, not with the i of
complimentary or free. So what is Complementary Health?
Complementary Health treatment is intended to complement conventional
medical care, never replace it. We at HealthWise
Resources team with other professionals as requested
by our clients. The goal is optimal health in body,
mind, and spirit for all of our clients. Complementary
Health considers physical, mental, and spiritual
aspects of health to be interconnected. Complementary
Health is about whole person wellness.
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Deep breathing
is important for health and overall well-being. It
can have a powerful influence on our health, yet
many of us only use a small portion of our breathing
potential. We need to realize that when in healthy
breathing, the up/down motion of the diaphragm, combined
with the out/in motion of the belly, ribcage, and
back, massages and detoxifies our organs, promotes
blood flow, digestion, and pumps our lymphatic system.
- Don't expect to make every breath deep,
but at least a few times daily give yourself some
good breaths.
- Lie or sit, maintaining good alignment. Your
body should be relaxed. Close the eyes and scan
the body for tension.
- Now place a hand on your abdomen and one on
your chest, noticing how your belly rises and falls.
- Breathe in slowly through your nose. Notice
if your chest is moving in harmony with your abdomen.
- Exhale even more slowly through the
mouth, keeping your tongue, and jaw relaxed. Relax
as you focus on the sound and feeling of long,
slow, deep breaths. Ahhh!
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Free Clinic: The Youth and
Shelter Services Free Clinic is open every
Thursday evening from 6-8pm at 420 Kellogg
Ave. in Ames. Patients can arrive at 5pm
to sign up to see a doctor. Space fills up
fast. Twenty to 25 patients are seen each
week. The clinic serves uninsured or underinsured
people. Ames thanks you, YSS! For more information
see: www.yss.ames.ia.us |
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Question: My
husband owns a small business, and I worry
about his stress level. He can't seem to
settle down to sleep, so he never feels
rested in the morning. What do you advise?
- TJ, Zearing |
From the Wise Woman: Dear TJ, It
is vital that he learn to manage his stress, and
soon. Research has linked uncontrolled stress to
serious problems such as hypertension. Reiki or hypnosis
may be good starting points for your husband, because
many people find the results long-lasting. Also,
holistic health counseling with Mikela helps with
life-changing habit improvements, to withstand the
daily demands of work more easily.
Question: I have
had frequent, miserable headaches for 18 months.
I use medications, and even had injections into
my neck without lasting success. What else can
I do? - WH, Jefferson
From the Wise Woman: Dear WH,
The good news is there are almost too many good complementary
headache treatments. One possibility is craniosacral
therapy, a gentle kind of bodywork which balances
and realigns the areas of the skull, neck, and back.
Massage, aromatherapy, reflexology, herbology, and
reiki all help many clients. With so many therapies
to choose among, I suggest you try a Triple Treat
Package: 3 visits with 3 different HealthWise practitioners
for only $75, to find which is best for you.
Question: I am
the mother of 4 beautiful kids. I have an embarrassing
problem. Lately when I laugh or cough I'm afraid
I'll leak, and it seems to be getting worse. Do
I give up and wear pads, or is there a better solution?
- MR, Ames
From the Wise Woman: Dear MR,
You may have hidden pain which inhibits your natural
strength, or weak pelvic muscles from childbirth.
Both are very treatable. Before resigning yourself
to pads, try women's physical therapy with Ria Keinert,
an effective natural option for most women who try
it.
Question: I am
at a crossroads in my life. My current job doesn't
fit me any more, but I don't know if I want to
go back to school, try another job, or what. How
can I make the right choice? - GF, Boone
From the Wise Woman: Congratulations
GF, your time at the crossroads is an opportunity,
honor it! Hypnotherapy can help you. Ann Clausen's
Life Pathway Program takes you on a guided hypnotic
journey to your authentic self, to find the path
of your heart's desire. Best wishes during this important
life event.
You can write or email your
questions to The Wise Woman
c/o Ria Keinert, Director of HealthWise Resources.
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Spring Specials at HealthWise Resources
Call HealthWise
at (515) 233-1139 in April & May
and mention this newsletter ...
From Phyllis: Try
Deep Tissue Massage or Reflexology and SAVE
$10 (box 14).
From Ann: Purchase
3 Hypnosis appointments and SAVE $30 (box 11).
From Ria: Physical Therapy clients receive
a FREE Light Therapy Treatment. Refer a new
client and get a FREE GIFT of Aromassage shower
gel. (box 12).
From Kerry: Balance
your energy with Reiki and SAVE $10 (box 21.).
From Diana: Buy a friend an Aromassage gift
certificate and SAVE $10 off a massage for
YOURSELF (box 16).
From Mikela: Holistic
Health Consultation clients get FREE GIFT of
Special Herb Tea (box 18). |
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© Copyright 2006 by HealthWise Resources
Last Updated:
January 15, 2007
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