Copy Link
Add to Bookmark
Report
Your Life-Your Choice Issue 42
Status: RO
Your Life-Your Choice ISSN 1488-0253
==================== December, 1999
issue 42
Section 1 PLEASE VISIT OUR SPONSORS
Tranceformation Works!
http://www.Tranceformation.com
The virtual home of Dr. Steven Gurgevich, a pioneer in Mind/Body
Medicine, shares his methods for healing, personal change, and
spiritual growth.
Learn about a powerful and effective method for mind/body/spirit
healing with questions & answers, audio samples, tapes, and more.
See what Dr. Andrew Weil has recently written in his newsletter,
"Self Healing" about healing and the power of your mind at:
http://www.tranceformation.com/body_DrWeilonHypnosis.asp
Visit Dr. Gurgevich's website and download your free audio sample
of mind/body medicine at:
http://www.tranceformation.com
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Wellness - or, simply put, good health - is not necessarily
the result of what you put into your mouth. The extensive
research of Joel M. Teutsch and Champion K. Teutsch has shown
the real cause of sickness or other conditions:
an adverse mind factor and unfavorable genetic predisposition.
They have learned to modify them for their clients' benefit.
This does not invalidate the use of diet, vitamins and medication.
It merely enhances their potent affects on the consumer.
We feel everyone has a perfect right to the same quick and
lasting results as their many satisfied clients.
Phone (310) 234-0274.
Find out more at the following links:
"From Here to Greater Happiness"
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0843103981/ref=rm_item
Dr. Teutsch's Website
http://www.champion-atim.com/index.html
Your Life-Your Choice's Wellness Locator Listing
http://www.Life-Choices.com/directory.html
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
**********************************************
Letter from the Editor
Well, the holidays are upon us! This is the time
of year where virtually every country has a celebration
of some sort. It's a time to open your heart to others. It's
a time for loving and giving. It's an opportunity to offer
kindness and compassion to those less fortunate. Those
"less fortunate" may be homeless and hungry. But they
may also be lonely and angry. They may have just lost
a loved one or they may be too ill to enjoy or be a part
of this wonderful season.
As you go about your business in the next few
weeks, remember that it is not possible to overdose on
smiles, hugs, and kind words and deeds. Don't be afraid
that the person behind you in a checkout (or the checkout
person themselves) has received too many smiles and
words of encouragement. There's always room for more
of these. And the terrific thing is that the more you give,
the better YOU feel too!
Let me take just a minute to remind you to visit
http://www.markteche.com/freepolls/synesael.htm and
fill in a very short survey. You contact information is
always kept in the strictest of confidence. We want to
learn a little more about you so we can determine the
kinds of products and services that will benefit you the
most. It shouldn't take you more than 30 seconds.
To thank you for completing the survey you will
receive a FREE gift. After you submit the results of
your survey, visit http://www.Life-Choices.com/freegift.html
to see what special treat awaits you. My deepest thanks
to the VERY talented Michele Johnson from Petals of Life
(http://www.petalsoflife.com) for allowing me to offer
this gift to you.
Your Life-Your Choice sends you all big smiles and
hugs along with our wishes that all of you have
the very safest, happiest and healthiest of holidays!
Brigitte Synesael
Editor of Your Life-Your Choice
Traditional Medicine Isn't Enough Any More!
Your life is your choice-don't make it the doctor's choice!
http://www.Life-Choices.com
**********************************************
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
@
@ IN THIS ISSUE:
@
@ 1. PLEASE VISIT OUR SPONSORS
@ Our sponsors make this
@ newsletter FREE to
@ subscribers. Please take a
@ moment to visit them.
@
@ 2. CALENDAR of WORLD CELEBRATIONS
@ See what special events are
@ being celebrated around the
@ world.
@
@ 3. Unnecessary Suffering From Silence and
@ Embarrassment
@ Impotence affects more than 30 million men nationwide.
@ Because of the reluctance of both patients and doctors to
@ address this issue, many are unaware of the variety of
@ treatments available and consequently the dysfunction
@ remains untreated, and the psychological impact deepens.
@ If impotence is a subject that scares you, you MUST
@ READ THIS ARTICLE! There is hope!
@
@
@
@ 4. PLEASE VISIT OUR SPONSORS
@ Our sponsors make this
@ newsletter FREE to
@ subscribers. Please take a
@ moment to visit them.
@
@
@ 5. The Aromas of Yuletide
@ Christmas is a good time to focus on the two ancient
@ and traditional scents of Christmas - Frankincense
@ and Myrrh. Both of these oils remind us of the precious
@ gifts of the Wise Men - certainly gifts that would be
@ appropriate for a new-born King. Read about them
@ in this article.
@
@
@ 6. We Are What We Choose To Be
@ She wore dirty clothes, needed her hair washed
@ and had a cigarette hanging out of her mouth.
@ Her face was the most frightful face I have ever
@ seen. She chose what she was going to be.
@
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
Subscribe:
You can subscribe by using the form at the
Newsletter Headquarters: http://www.Life-Choices.com.
Unsubscribe:
You can unsubscribe by using the form at the
Newsletter Headquarters: http://www.Life-Choices.com.
Copyright 1997-1998 by Brigitte Synesael All rights reserved
********************************************
Section 2 Calendar of World Celebrations
The following Celebrations are floating Holidays
occurring in December.
20th, 21st, or 22nd Winter Solstice UK, Ireland, North America,
Australia, Europe, NZ
December Hanukkah The 8 day Jewish festival
4 last Sundays before Advent Norway, Sweden
Christmas
Dec. 01 Advent Time Germany
Dec. 01 Pupil's Day Iceland
Dec. 01 Independence Day Portugal
Dec. 05 St. Nicholas Day Austria, Croatia, Germany, Netherlands
Dec. 05 King's Birthday Thailand
Dec. 06 Independence Day Ecuador, Finland
Dec. 07 Christmas France
Dec. 08 Feast of the Ireland, Italy, Portugal
Immaculate Conception
Dec. 08 La Purisima Nicaragua
Dec. 13 St. Lucia Italy, Norway, Sweden
Dec. 16 Las Posadas Mexico
Dec. 23 Victory Day Egypt
Dec. 23 Emperor's birthday Japan
Dec. 24 Christmas Denmark, Finland, Slovakia,
Dec. 25 Christmas Albania, American Samoa, Andorra,
Angola, Anguilla, Antigua, Argentina,
Aruba, Australia, Austria, Bahamas,
Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Bermuda,
Bolivia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Botswana,
Brazil, British Virgin Islands, Bulgaria,
Cameroon, Canada, Cape Verde, Cayman
Islands, Channel Islands, Chile, Colombia,
Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus,
Denmark, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia,
Finland, France, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar,
Greece, Greenland, Guam, Guatemala, Haiti,
Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland,
India, Indonesia, Isle of Man, Italy, Jamaica,
Kenya, Korea, South, Latvia, Lebanon, Liberia,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta,
Mexico, Monaco, Mozambique, Netherlands,
New Zealand, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Norway,
Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines,
Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania,
Rwanda, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa,
Spain, Sri Lanka, Swaziland, Sweden,
Switzerland, Syria, Trinidad and Tobago,
Uruguay, United Kingdom, United.States,
Venezuela, the Virgin Islands, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
Dec. 26 Kwanzaa African-American celebration
Dec. 26 Boxing Day Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United
Kingdom.
Dec. 28 O-sho-ga-tsu Japan
Dec. 30 Rizal's Day Philippines
Dec. 31 New Year's Eve Australia, Canada, Costa Rica, Croatia,
Denmark, France, Germany, Greece,
Guatemala, Iceland, Indonesia, Israel, Italy,
Kuwait, Laos, Netherlands, Norway, Peru,
Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Sweden,
Sri Lanka, United States, Virgin Islands
Thank you to those who have submitted your Holiday to us.
My apologies if we've missed an event that is special to
you or your country. If you have a Holiday you'd like to
share, please send mailto:yourlife@life-choices.com.
Include the name of the Holiday, the country that celebrates
it, the date it is celebrated (details like the first Sunday
in May), tell us a little about the Holiday; why it's
important and how it is celebrated.
To all of you, we wish a joyous Celebration!
************************************************************
Section 3 Unnecessary Suffering From Silence
and Embarrassment
By Brigitte Synesael
Editor/Publisher of Your Life-Your Choice
http://www.Life-Choices.com
Read about Brigitte Synesael on our Meet the Team
page; http://www.Life-Choices.com/team.html
-----
Impotence affects more than 30 million men nationwide. This
health condition is believed to be grossly under diagnosed
because of the embarrassment of patients, and their reluctance
to discuss sexual matters candidly. Although for some men
erectile function may not be the best or even the most important
part of sexual satisfaction, for many men a dysfunction in this area
creates mental stress that affects their interactions with both family
and associates. It should also be noted that desire, orgasmic
capability, and ejaculatory capacity may be intact even in the
presence of erectile dysfunction or may be deficient to some extent
and contribute to the sense of inadequate sexual function.
Impotence is often assumed to be a natural part of the aging process,
to be tolerated with little hope of recovery. This assumption is not be
entirely correct. Both for the elderly and for others, impotence may
occur as a consequence of specific illnesses or of medical treatment
for certain illnesses, resulting in fear, loss of self-confidence, and
depression. More serious diseases such as Diabetes or Cardiovascular
Disease could be responsible for erectly dysfunction. Other factors
such as smoking, drinking, some prescription medications, surgery,
stress and depression may also contribute to impotence.
Because of the reluctance of both patients and doctors to address this
issue, many are unaware of the variety of treatments available and
consequently the dysfunction remains untreated, and the psychological
impact deepens.
Nearly 95% of the time impotence is treatable even with traditional
or Western Medicine. Most men regain their ability to have intercourse
using one or more of the treatment options available. The very best
thing a person can do is to accept impotence for what it is... a treatable
condition, like heart disease or diabetes.
If you suffer from chronic impotency, you should see a doctor to
determine if there is another health issue involved. However, if
your problem is only occasional, there are some herbs that may
help. Those wishing a "natural" approach for this situation should
investigate the bark of the yohimbe tree. This has been used as a
treatment for impotency in Africa for centuries. There is a drug
called yohimbine which is an extract of this herb and is recognized
as a legitimate treatment for impotency in the United States. The
drug, however, can be potentially toxic and should only be used
under the supervision of a qualified physician. Damiana has a
reputation as a tonic for the sexual organs and is generally safe to
take on a daily basis. Schizandra is a Chinese herb which is also
accredited to enhance male sexual performance and is safe for
long-term use. Although these are recognized as "safe" herbs,
you are ALWAYS advised to consult a qualified health care
provider before pursuing any treatment.
-----
References:
National Institutes of Health Consensus Development Conference
Impotence World Association
Dr. Earl Mindell's Herb Bible
**********************************************
Section 4 PLEASE VISIT OUR SPONSORS
The School of Natural Health offers a home-study program in
"Natural Health". Correspondence option is available.
The school also offers a free newsletter, recipes, free lesson,
supplements from Standard Process and free health consultations.
--------------------------------------------------------------
"The best prescription is knowledge.--Dr. C. Everett Koop"
--------------------------------------------------------------
Website... http://www.schoolofhealth.com
Email..... cyndi@schoolofhealth.com
Phone..... 918-396-7671
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
eDiets - Lose your first 10 pounds by January 9th!
Get your individualized diet based on your lifestyle.
This is the most cost effective and thorough program
you'll find both on and off the Net. Members receive
weekly shopping lists, online support and much more!
Copy and paste the entire url into the location bar of
your browser.
http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=qlxe3TEPrcI&offerid=6056&type=1&subid=0
********************************************
Section 5 The Aromas of Yuletide
by: Jan Blacktopp, RMT,
Cert. Aromatherapist
Reg. Massage Therapist
Read about Jan Blacktopp on our Meet the Team
page; http://www.Life-Choices.com/team.html
----------
Christmas can be a wonderful time of beautiful sights, sounds
and aromas. Often, in our stressful environment, it is rather
difficult to take some time to reflect and appreciate this magical
season. Perhaps this would be a good time to focus on the two
ancient and traditional scents of Christmas - Frankincense and
Myrrh. Both of these oils remind us of the precious gifts of the
Wise Men - certainly gifts that would be appropriate for a new-born
King.
Frankincense was burned as an incense by ancient Egyptians
and the charred resin was ground into a powder used as a distinctive
black eyeliner. They also used myrrh resin in the embalming
process, thus the association with death and tombs. The aromas from
both of these oils promote deep meditative states and connect us to
ancient rituals and societies.
Many different species of frankincense and myrrh grow from East
Africa through southern Arabia and into north-western India. The
trunks of both trees exude a sticky resin which contains about 4%
essential oils. The resin, dried in the hot sun, forms hard knobs called
"tears". Myrrh tears symbolize suffering and Frankincense symbolizes
divinity. Steam distilled essential oils of both of these trees are used in
aromatherapy.
Aromatherapy uses of frankincense and myrrh compliment their
deeply meditative qualities. A gentle diffusion of a blend of equal
proportions of both oils can promote emotional balance during times
of anxiety and stress. If one is seeking a more inspiring and less
introverting effect, both these oils can be blended with citrus oils.
Lemon and bergamot combine well with frankincense, orange and
tangerine with myrrh. However, if you want to experience the
mysterious atmosphere of ancient civilizations, burn the crude resin
on hot coals and become "one with the past".
Christmas scents must also include the wonderful, refreshing smell
of pine. So many folks today depend on the fake pine tree that folds
up in the box and returns to the cupboard year after year. Whatever
the reason for the "fake pine", saving natural trees or avoiding fire
hazards, the scent of fresh pine is essential. Here is an excellent
opportunity to achieve the aroma of the northern forests,
essential pine oil. Not only will the pine scent contribute to the festive
mood, inhalations of pine are good for colds, catarrh, sinusitis and
sore throats. In the bath pine needs to be mixed with a carrier in order
to prevent skin irritation. It is refreshing, deodorizing, stimulating and
relieves muscular pain. A massage oil needs to be blended, used in
small proportions and well-diluted to avoid irritation.
There is still one more scent to consider. Everyone is familiar with
the custom of kissing under the mistletoe. To add more zest to that kiss,
add a drop of Patchouli oil to the mistletoe before hanging it in the
doorway. This oil is known for its sensual and amorous effects.
Have a merry and scentful Yule! P.S. Remember that "aromatherapy
gifts" are very popular and appreciated. The home spa has become a
place to both relax and rejuvenate into this busy world.
References:
Aromatherpy - An A-Z by Patricia Davis
********************************************
Section 6 "We Are What We Choose To Be"
By: Cyndi Thomas ND
"Natural Health School"
http://www.schoolofhealth.com
cyndi@schoolofhealth.com
918-396-7671
-----
I was in the grocery store the other day and there was a woman
at the check out stand beside mine. She wore dirty clothes,
needed her hair washed and had a cigarette hanging out of her
mouth. All of a sudden she turned in my direction and I saw her
face.
I almost started to cry. Her face was the most frightful
face I have ever seen. Years of bitterness and resentment
were written there; years of anger and hurt, years of being
unloved and uncared for.
And, out of her mouth were words of anger as she spoke
to her small child. She must have been in her thirties, but
she looked like she was over fifty. The hatred had done
its job. The bitterness had robbed this woman of her youth.
She chose what she was going to be.
Attitude has a powerful impact on our physical bodies.
The thoughts we have held and the words we have used
have created the person we are right now. So, it only
stands to reason, if we change our thoughts and words,
we can be transformed into an entirely different person.
(And, some of us need some transformation : )
It doesn't matter how long we have held on to anger,
lack of forgiveness, self-hatred, pity, resentment,
ungratefulness, etc., etc. We can change our thought
patterns.
We are what we choose to be.
When someone hurts us, we react and we don't forgive.
We hold on the hurt. Poor me...nobody really understands.
Nobody really cares.
We are choosing what we are to become.
I have a friend (she is 35 years old) who's mother
died of breast cancer. My friend constantly worried
and fretted about developing the disease herself.
She went in for check-ups twice a year...sometimes more.
She constantly talked about it. Was always reading up
on it. What causes it? What cures it?
I finally told her, "You are going to get this disease for no
other reason than your obsession with it."
This friend was diagnosed with breast cancer a few weeks ago.
We go where our thoughts take us.
I remember one client who had been on thyroid medication
for almost 20 years. She was a willing converter...something
I don't see a lot of : )
She changed her diet completely, exercised everyday, spent
time each afternoon receiving the healing benefits of sunshine.
She juiced, she supplemented....she did everything right as far
as diet and lifestyle change. Did it help? No.
Finally I had a talk with her about the emotions behind thyroid
problems - long standing anger. Her response was, "How did
you know?"
This client was carrying around 20 years worth of anger and
bitterness towards her deceased mother. She had been abused
as a child and never felt love from the woman who gave her birth.
When she realized this, she could begin steps towards forgiving.
Her mother wasn't being hurt by her emotions, she was. As she
forgave, the healing began.
We are what we choose to be.
Choose to be happy. Choose not to let the cares of this world
bring us down. Choose to do something nice for someone today.
Tell your child how special he is. Tell him to live his dreams,
accomplish his goals. Thank God everyday for your many
blessing!
Don't live a life of negatives when you can enjoy a life of
positives. Always see the glass half full, not empty. And,
remember, "We are what we choose to be".
(c) 1999
********************************************
/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
Disclaimer
All material appearing in this newsletter is provided
for educational purposes only. It is provided with the
understanding that authors and contributors are not
offering medical advice or services. We strongly
encourage you to consult with your own physician
regarding any recommendations with respect to your
own medical condition.
/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
**********************************************
*
*
* I know you have friends who are be interested *
* in this information. Put them in your debt and *
* forward a copy of Your Life-Your Choice to them. *
*
*
**********************************************
Read back issues of Your Life-Your Choice in our
Library of Archives and the Newsletter Headquarters:
http://www.Life-Choices.com/archive/archive.html
/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
Subscribe:
You can subscribe by using the form at the
Newsletter Headquarters: http://www.Life-Choices.com.
Unsubscribe:
You can unsubscribe by using the form at the
Newsletter Headquarters: http://www.Life-Choices.com.
******************
Find a practitioner near you. Visit Your Life-Your Choice's
Wellness Locator! http://www.Life-Choices.com/directory.html.
Visit often, there will be new additions regularly. Help us make
this the most comprehensive directory available. Visit:
http://www.Life-Choices.com/promote.html to find out how to
get YOUR practice listed or mailto:yourlife@life-choices.com.
Your Life-Your Choice subscribers want to know about YOUR
business!
******************
Ask Dr. Abrams your personal health questions. Let him share
his 31 years of wellness expertise with you.
mailto:yourlife@life-choices.com Type "Questions Your
Life-Your Choice" in the subject heading.
For sponsorship & advertising information,
Visit: http://www.Life-Choices.com/promote.html or
mailto:yourlife@life-choices.com
SUBJECT: Send Your Choice Advertising Rates
Send in your testimonies, mailto:yourlife@life-choices.com
with "Testimonies Your Life-Your Choice" in the subject
heading.
This is YOUR newsletter! Share your thoughts, what you'd like
to see by emailing, mailto:yourlife@life-choices.com with
"Feedback Your Life-Your Choice" in the subject heading.
/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
