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Christmas Gift Journey-4 game
Christmas gift journey is another point and click type of escape game developed by This game is the story of a little boy's journey towards his Christmas gift. The journey start from the little boy house and ends in North Pole Santa Claus house. This little boy is going to travel totally five parts to reach his Christmas gift .Each part he will be trapped or will get into struggle between somewhere. You have to travel in this journey with this little boy to help him to get the Christmas gift from Santa. Christmas gift journey 4 (Santa's Village) After a long struggle the little boy reached the North Pole Santa's Village. Now the little boy wants to meet the Santa Claus in his home. But in the village, elves are around every where they won't allow to meet the Santa. So the little boy and puppy planned to go through each house of the village to reach the Santa. Help the boy and puppy to reach the goal. Note: The game will be like steps of task. Finish the tasks one by one you finally reach the Santa's house.
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- Michael S. Gregg -
After graduation from the University of Montana with a Bachelor's of Arts degree with a major in economics, Michael served as a captain in the Army. Upon his return from Viet Nam, Michael attended graduate school at the University of Montana MBA program with a major emphasis in finance and a minor in accounting. Michael worked as a CPA while attending law school. Since he received his Juris Doctorate degree from the McGeorge School of Law, at the University of the Pacific in 1980, Michael has been practicing law in Nevada. Michael makes his home in Reno with his wife, children, horses and dogs. He is frequently asked to speak to professional, civic and business organization on the areas of his expertise. He is a member of the American Bar Association – Real Property, Probate and Trust Law section; the State Bar of Nevada – Probate and Trust section and the American Institute of Public Accountants- Taxation Section. Michael holds CPA certificates in Montana, Nevada and California.
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The American Bar Association - Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section.The State Bar of Nevada - Probate and Trust Section.The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants - Taxation Section.

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The individuality of each person on our campus is integral to the character of the college. We embrace the notion that our differences give us opportunities for deeper understanding of one another and greater wisdom as a people. This commitment to a diverse and inclusive campus community is central to the college's mission.
2017 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED)
SUNY Oneonta received the 2017 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education. This national honor recognizes U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion. Read more about the National Diversity Award.
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PHOTO CAPTION: Jude Law as Albus Dumbledore (left) and Eddie Redmayne as Newt Scamander (right) meet on the roof of a London government building. This was Jude Law's first appearance in Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald. "All the less conspicuous buildings were taken, then?" asks Newt.
By Susan Matteucci
Set in the year 1927, long before Harry Potter, or even Tom Riddle, ever attended Hogwarts, JK Rowling presents fans with Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (much more crimes of Grindelwald than fantastic beasts, however). The movie focuses on the conflict between Albus Dumbledore and his old "closer than brother" Garrett Grindelwald.
In this budding war, neither Dumbledore nor Grindelwald are ready for the standoff Harry Potter fans know is to come. Instead they choose…champions of sorts, to fight their battles for them.
Grindelwald has his eye on Credence, a young obscurial with powerful, yet uncontrolled, magic. Dumbledore, on the other hand, chooses a more or less overlooked hero: our lovable, autistic, magizoologist, Newt Scamander.
Complete with his briefcase full of magical creatures, Newt (Eddie Redmayne) joins his muggle (sorry no-mag) sidekick Jacob Kowalski (Dan Fogler) on a journey to Paris, France, to win back their ladies (oh, and fight evil).
Redmayne's stunning performance as our geeky little hero is–for lack of a better word–fantastic. His adorkable manner makes the otherwise dark movie light and enjoyable. And even though it is never said outright, Newt's autism shows in his lines as well as his actions. In a 2016 interview, Eddie Redmayne states that he thinks Newt is on the autistic spectrum and has been playing him that way. We never heard anything from JK Rowling, but she confirms Redmayne's suspicion with the dialogue she gives him in the movie. Especially in a very painfully awkward scene between Newt and Tina Goldstein (Katherine Waterston) that will have you squirming in your seat muttering, "Someone help this poor boy through this conversation."
Ezra Miller's performance as "depressed teenager" Credence is somewhat overshadowed by the breathtaking Claudia Kim who (controversially) plays Nagini. Who is…human? (The franchise has only has seen Nagini as a large snake, the pet of Lord Voldemort.) Those who were hoping for an explanation of Nagini's sudden change in species will be disappointed to find there is no such thing. She does change to a snake and back many times in the film, and audiences learn through the dialogue of the movie that she will eventually be unable to change back into human sometime in her life. However, we are left with the question: how does this sweet girl wind up working with Lord Voldemort? If the question will ever be answered, it is not in this film.
Jude Law's calm and collected performance has finally put that long lost twinkle in Dumbledore's eye. The days of "DID YOU PUT YOUR NAME IN THE GOBLET OF FIRE?" have long since past. Seeing Dumbledore teaching (granted, the wrong subject, but nonetheless) also establishes a long-lost love among Potterheads. His performance is reminiscent of David Thewlis as Remus Lupin in the classroom, creating great parallels, both of them being a Great Teacher™.
Dumbledore's wrong subject is not the only flaw taking place at Hogwarts. The appearance of Professor McGonagall in the film had even the most experienced Potterhead left with the thought "Wait… what?" Minerva McGonagall is shown working in the school close to ten years before what is estimated to be her birth. Even if this is Professor McGonagall, I think all Potterheads can agree that this is not Professor McGonagall. The appearance of the young professor (Fiona Glascott) is not only forced into the story, but it is completely out of character. In fact, having Professor Slughorn in her place would not only fix the time flaws but, with the same exact lines, would be a more accurate characterization.
All in all, the performance of the actors and the progression of the story, while flawed here and there, is guaranteed to leave viewers with anticipation for the next film of the saga. I give this movie a four out of five-star rating and can't wait to go back an see it again.


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The following are our guidelines for raiding. We are first and foremost a casual guild and do our best to go with the flow, however we have found that a few simple rules make for an overall better raiding experience for everyone. These guidelines can be altered at the consent of all participants for any particular event.
Raid participation is voluntary. No one is required to raid if they don't want to. You will not be removed from the guild or looked down upon if you do not raid. That being said, committing to a raid means you should be online and ready to raid with appropriate prep materials for your class and profession at least 10 minutes before the scheduled raid time. Many of the guild members are very busy and have limited game time, so rushing at the last minute to get mats or to enchant some piece of gear wastes everyone's time.
Raids are scheduled via the in game calendar system. Any Council Member can create guild events. These allow guild members and friends(you have to individually invite non-guilded members) to sign up. The list is taken in signup order providing we have proper raid mix(ie. tanks, healers, dps). Someone further down the list might be selected to fill a needed role.
Voice Chat is a requirement for progression events. This is about the only firm rule we have. It greatly reduces the down time and discussion of raid mechanics. You don't have to have a mic, but you do need to be able to hear.


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What it's like to go all the way to the other side of the world, to find your Soul Family. Where we choose to live, matters.Read More
My Balinese healer man, Pak Bagus, hooked me up with the recipe to get my fatigue kicked out and energy just right. Giving something new a try!Read More
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I was complaining on how I was being a grandma not wanting to be out and about partying...all the while, I was loosing my Grammy.Read More


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Top 17 Weaving Products from 2017
I am a member of a couple of rigid-heddle loom Facebook groups. As a weaver, I am always interested in seeing weaving, but in particular, I love to see how members of weaving groups reach out to each other and offer advice and support. To be honest, I rarely comment and leave most of my interaction to "likes." A couple of times I've recommended an Interweave video or book when I thought it was helpful, but mostly I try to keep my Handwoven editor hat off when I'm looking at the projects and comments.
All this to say, I am excited to see that the rigid-heddle community is coming to Interweave for weaving advice and inspiration. Numbers 1 and 2 among our top 17 weaving products for 2017 were products designed exclusively for the rigid-heddle weaver, Little Looms Summer 2017 and Little Looms Summer 2016. Little Looms is a once-a-year special issue that is full of products and techniques for weavers that weave on rigid-heddle looms, pin looms, and inkle looms. Next on the list after Little Looms were 2 pattern resources for rigid-heddle weavers, the Rigid Heddle Pattern Book #1 and Best of Handwoven: Rigid Heddle Technique and Pattern eBook #2. Further down the list were several other pattern and technique books for the rigid-heddle weaver.
Some of the products listed apply to both multi-shaft weaving and rigid-heddle weaving, such as Best of Handwoven: Color!, Wet-Finishing for Weavers, and Handwoven Magazine. I love to see that all types of weavers are reaching out for content that will advance them in the craft.
Four of the videos on the list are for multi-shaft weavers and feature Tom Knisely: Weaving with Novelty Yarns, Beginning Weaving, Learn to Weave, and Weaving with Rags. If you haven't watched a Tom Knisely video, I highly recommend it. He is informative with a charming style. Even if you have been weaving a while, you might be surprised at the tips you pick up.
Check out our list of top sellers for 2017. There is a reason these products are popular. They deliver information and inspiration to weavers of all types.
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My last fight was war.
I could go into every detail of each round, but there's better things to talk about. Before this, my last fight was in October and I spent months mentally and physically preparing. I was in the leanest, strongest and most flexible shape of my life.
This fight? I was not. I was not lean, strong, fast or flexible. I was out of shape, simple as that.
While I put my name down early in the year for these charity fights, the chances of finding me an opponent were looking slim. Then, 3 weeks before the fights, I got confirmation: we've found you an opponent. I struggled literally up until the day before whether or not I would take the fight. I had said yes, but all I felt was fear and uncertainty.
I'm not in shape. I haven't trained for almost 5 months. I'm not mentally prepared. It's 7 hours away. The chance of losing is too high.
The negative thoughts and doubts and fears were my constant companion.
Here's the truth: By all of my own standards, I wasn't ready for this fight. But you know what's also true? I needed to take a chance. I needed to risk losing in order to get some incredible insight into my own abilities.
I have big goals with fighting, not necessarily to be a professional, but to get to a level of athleticism and competition I have never encountered. While I may not have been as ready for this specific fight as I would have liked, this was a critical stepping stone in my journey to becoming a world-class fighter.
It allowed me to see how I perform when I'm exhausted and my natural tendencies when my stamina runs out. Yes, I technically won. I wasn't particularly proud of how I did, but I was proud of doing it, especially in the face of so much self-doubt.
Very rarely in life will the circumstances be perfect. More often than not, you will be cast into a situation and feel utterly and completely unprepared. Be brave in those moments. You're right, you may not be as ready as you could be--but never let that stop you. Keep your eyes fixed on your end goal and keep moving forward. Take a chance on yourself, risk your ego or in my case, even injury, to get an honest look at where your strengths and weaknesses truly are.
Now, I feel the fire; I'm ready to attack my weakness and build upon my strengths. I am now able to move forward in my training with real world insight into what's working and what isn't. I have a battle plan.
So when you're faced with your next challenge and you're certain you are unprepared--take a chance. Moments like mine, and like many I'm sure you've faced, are incredibly powerful lessons. It takes an immense amount of courage to own our shortcoming, but the reward is always greater than the risk.
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Curses & Cures of Community Theater Casting/
Danon Middleton
The theatre can be a vicious industry. Competition is intense. Rejection is rampant. You can nail the audition and not get the part leaving yourself to question what could have gone wrong, what could you have done better? Of course, the answer to both questions could be nothing, you did everything right. The director just had a different vision for that particular production and you simply didn't fit that ideal. So, dust yourself off and on to the next audition.
A director's vision is often a cruel mistress: one day you are loved above all others, the next day you are dismissed with the masses. Thick skin and inner confidence are the antidotes to the ups and downs of an actor's life. As actors, we must respect the concept a director has regarding a production. Every director has the right to cast a show the way he or she sees fit. However, sometimes that subjectivity can be corrupted. In order to maintain a welcoming environment and an above-board reputation, there are three principles to which directors and community theaters should adhere.
What follows has been culled from many years of experience in the theater as both a director and actor. In order to preclude possible discord and rancor, I have omitted specific names, locations and identifiable aspects of various scenarios and kept examples as purposefully broad in order to be universally applicable. While this topic is a sensitive one, the intent here is to help raise the standards of local theater and protect reputations. By no means is this list comprehensive, but it does create a solid foundation of best practices when it comes to casting for the community theater stage.
Avoid Favoritism at the Casting Table
This may sound like common sense but the uninitiated would be surprised by how much favoritism exists in our local theaters. It is an unfortunate fact. Professional theatre enjoys a great deal of latitude in such practices. A prime example is Stephen Sondheim and Bernadette Peters. Sometimes scripts are written specifically for chosen actors. The producers of the Broadway revival of You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown created the role of Sally Brown specifically for Kristin Chenoweth. However, Community Theater serves a different purpose. By design these organizations are non-profit and exist as a place for the talented hobbyist. Further, they rely on a constant influx of new talent and volunteers to entertain audiences. For better or worse, the mission of a community theater must preclude any such partiality in casting. Unfortunately, that is too often not the case.
The first type of favoritism is when a director casts close friends and family in lead roles. Examples of this are multiplying. Sometimes the directors are even open to admitting the preference and see nothing wrong with it. They are mistaken. Granted, each instance is a case-by-case scenario and at times the best friend of a director is indeed the best choice for a role. However, the perception is the role was pre-cast based on personal relationship rather than the genuine intersection of actor talent and director vision. When this happens routinely, the perception becomes antithetical to the stated mission of a community theater, which is to provide an inclusive environment for artists and produce the highest quality theater for a paying audience. One cannot be inclusive when reserving the most coveted roles solely for one's friends. And a theater cannot produce the highest quality show when many talented actors are dismissed at the outset. The result is damaged reputations for theaters and lower turnout of artists and volunteers.
Another example of favoritism is when a director casts him- or herself in a production. This creates many problems. First, a director's job is to watch the show from the house to make sure it is playing properly from the audience's point of view. That cannot be done from onstage. How can one give objective feedback to oneself? If this occurs repeatedly, the image of the theater changes from openness to being an exclusive venue for a director's showcase performance. Therefore, a director should avoid casting himself in a production unless absolutely necessary and all other means of finding a suitable actor have been exhausted.
There is yet a third sort of favoritism and is illustrated when one or two actors repeatedly get the leading role. This example is not limited to just directors as production staff often return again and again in various capacities. On the surface returning staff can easily be seen as a boon to the quality and cohesiveness of productions. However, when the same production staff work on shows together and cast the same actor(s) in lead roles, the perception becomes one of exclusion. Talent turnout goes down because if there is a favorite in the hall, actors who may otherwise be interested in auditioning perceive that chances of being cast are low. Once again, the reputation of staff and theater is damaged.
Leave Personal Feelings Outside of the Theater
Sometimes favoritism takes an opposite form: the grudge. The director refuses to cast a particular actor out of personal spite. To be fair, some actors are hell to work with and a director has every right to not cast an actor in order to elude the predictable acrimony that actor may be known to cause. That is both acceptable and appreciated by everyone who exudes a more amenable attitude on the stage. However, some directors and production staff go too far and purposefully exclude actors for vindictive reasons.
As with the previous examples, this too is personal and seems to happen regularly in our local theaters – exclusion based on personal feelings rather than legitimate needs of a show. The question directors must answer is whether some prior offense is worth excluding an otherwise talented and useful actor? What damage does this do to the theater's reputation when a director or production staff bases decisions not on positive needs of a production but negative emotions of a personal nature?
A theater production should be a place that builds camaraderie among cast and crew. At times some members of a production may not like one another but the devotion to the art must always come first. One has to put aside personal feelings and put the needs of the show above the needs of one's ego. This is even more the case for the director when making casting decisions. When a director or production staff member acts in the opposite manner, eventually the seed of that one grudge will grow into a forest of poor choices and a reputation that precludes quality performers from working with you.
Reach Out to Your Community
Here in Hampton Roads our community theaters suffer from a diversity problem. Including the Southside, Peninsula, Isle of Wight and Gloucester County, our region boasts a population that is slightly more female than male and a full one-third African American. Yet a disproportionate number of area productions feature mostly white and male-dominated casts. Our theaters are leaving out a large segment of artists and theater benefactors with such a practice and can have unintended consequences.
For example, a theater produced a show requiring a diverse cast and not enough women or actors of color auditioned to provide ample choice to the director and production staff. The result left the director either casting from the few choices available or scrambling to find suitable options to fill out the cast. This happens more regularly than local theaters would like to admit. It is also an avoidable problem with stronger organizational relationships and targeted placement of audition notices.
Our area contains several highly rated performance academies, two HBCUs, and several colleges and universities. It is up to local community theaters (or directors) to do the legwork and establish relationships with other organizations not only to bring in the new talent necessary for quality productions but also to purposefully include a wider diversity of performers, volunteers and patrons. If you are a director and too few actors of color audition for a show, ask yourself why. Was it the theater's fault? What steps did you take to ensure the talent would turn out? What must be done next time to ameliorate the obstruction?
An example of appropriate and successful community partnership is the Virginia Stage Company, who recently produced The Wiz in conjunction with Norfolk State University's theater department to great reviews. Not only did VSC reach out to NSU but auditions were held months in advance to guarantee casting availability. The population of Hampton Roads is growing, as is its diversity. Virginia Stage is on the forefront of remaining relevant to the changing dynamics and is successful in doing so. Community Theaters should model that behavior otherwise there is no excuse for poor turnout among actors of color in a region with over half a million African American residents.
So what can be done to put a check on directors who rely on favoritism or personal vendettas when casting? How can a theater counteract or entirely prevent damage to their reputation if an exclusive environment arises when their sole purpose is the exact opposite? It is one thing to describe a behavior and point an accusatory finger while proclaiming it is wrong. It is another to propose solutions. One way to mitigate the presence of favoritism is to utilize a panel of objective uninvolved professionals.
For instance, an odd-numbered panel could be comprised of the director, local theater teachers, a visiting board member from a non-competing theater and one member of the production staff chosen by the director. In so doing the casting process still involves the director but the decision is taken out of the hands of just one or two people. This creates a more open and fair method in which talent alone becomes the single driving factor every single time. It also prevents accusations of favoritism or personal grudges by those actors not chosen because they had the same opportunity regardless of personal feelings.
Of course, this option creates an onerous task for volunteer board members and runs afoul of the independence and autonomy directors have grown accustomed to. As an alternative, Boards of Directors could write into their bylaws that prohibit both favoritism and exclusion. If a director or production staff violates policies of inclusiveness, then protect the theater and bar that individual for the next season. If they do it again, do not invite them back. If an actor complains about a director, take the grievance seriously until proven otherwise. Further, a Board could require that they must approve casting decisions. This would at least present an opportunity to review any conflicts of interest prior to the start of the production. Regardless of the route a theater may take, it is imperative to ensure a fair and open process for everyone.
The bottom line is that violating these principles affects the bottom line. The audience notices when they see the same faces on stage in multiple productions. The audience notices when they see the director is the same as the leading man. The audience notices when a show lacks diversity. Ergo, audience levels decrease and revenue follows suit. Anecdotally speaking, revenue levels of our theaters have dropped over 20% in recent years and are still sliding. While that is not entirely the fault of casting issues, it is related. The fewer the actors that volunteer, the less likely a theater can produce as high quality show as it could otherwise. Declining revenue forces a theater to spend more of a limited budget on advertising to get new patrons. Revenue goes down and costs go up. What's worse is that the decline is not exclusive to revenue.
Unofficial evidence also shows that director submissions are down almost 50% from five years ago. Where once a couple dozen directors would submit to direct for a theater now applications are in the single digits. Actor turnout is down on average by a similar amount. Where once 85 or more actors would audition for a hit musical, now the numbers hover around fifty. Volunteer levels are down the worst with theaters often requiring a disproportionate number of board members to build sets, work lights, soundboards, staff the concession booths and usher during performances just to continue operations. Why? Can all of the blame be assigned to casting issues? No, of course not. There are many factors that contribute to these issues, but casting needn't be one of them. Local theaters are run by an abundance of highly qualified and genuinely inclusive individuals but there is an old cliché about one rotten apple that is apropos.
Artists and audiences deserve our best. While directors have the right to cast their production the way they see fit, legitimate concerns arise when those decisions create conflicts of interest. Thick skin and inner confidence only extend so far. Committing to the principles outlined above would go a long way in restoring and strengthening the reputation of our community theaters. Build the foundation of trust - the trust of actors, the trust of volunteers, and the trust of a loyal audience. Do this and watch your bottom line roundly rise.
Danon lives in Williamsburg, Virginia, with his wife and their four cool kids. He attended AMDA, is a performer and director and has three graduate degrees. He currently teaches High School English.
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Archive for the 'Acupuncture' Category
Moxibustion Therapy To Warm And Heal The Body
After the acupuncturist in Bellmore inserts needles into carefully chosen points, he proceeds to put blobs of moxa on the upper tip of needles and then lit each of the needles. While it was quite alarming to be turned into the equivalent of a birthday cake, the ensuing heat penetrated deep into my body, rejuvenating my energy levels and relaxing the muscles.
As heat from the moxibustion therapy cooled down, it was as if the concerns and stresses that had been bottled up inside me had gone away.
Much later, almost a year of monthly treatments, it told a rather different story. The patient lit the moxa sticks and I immediately realized that her treatment was using a very different kind of heat, getting towards being uncomfortably hot.
When I talked about this to Rose, she told me it was a sign that my energy levels were nearing peak levels and that I was getting better, physically, mentally, spiritually. The first time she remembered, she was treated with moxibustion – she was damp and so cold inside that she was treated with three lumps of moxa on the same needle in order to feel any warmth at all.
Moxibustion is an integral part of Traditional Chinese Medicine which utilizes moxa made from the herb, mugwort. The mugwort is aged and then ground to a fluff which practitioners compress into a ball or form into cones.
They are then placed on the needle or directly on the acupuncture point and burnt to produce a nourishing, penetrating warmth similar to the heat from the sun.
Moxa can also be formed into larger cigar-like sticks which when lit are used to heat up larger areas of the patient's body. Moxibustion is essentially the relaxing deep heat treatment of Chinese Medicine.
When applied to specific acupuncture points in combination with acupuncture, direct moxibustion enhances the effect of acupuncture. In Chinese Medicine, this is known as tonification – boosting the body. The extra heat generated is a mean of providing patients with something "extra". Therefore, it is especially effective for people who are suffering from energy depletion or feeling run down.
The heat generated by moxibustion has a stimulating effect that can help increase circulation. In Chinese Medicine, this is known as dispersal – movement of stuck energy or blood or. Therefore, moxibustion very much works in treating a wide variety of problems, this may also be peculiar for some women. It is mugwort is widely known as an emmenagogue – which is something that activated the flow of blood the uterus and pelvic area. Hence it is specifically useful for menstrual and gynecological problems.
Moxibustion created a dry comforting dry heat that helps remove cold and dampness in the body, relieving general pains and aches and encouraging aging joints to combat problems such as arthritis and rheumatism.
Chinese Music Therapy For The Treatment Of Hearing Conditions
Thousands of years ago China, Chinese music therapy was deemed to be a holistic type of therapy. Nowadays, in modern-day China, physicians are getting interested in this traditional art and recommending it to their patients. Chinese physicians are researching on ancient practices to health conditions. A few years ago, music therapy has been slowly becoming a way to help three patients suffering from hearing conditions.
In traditional Chinese medicine in Tarzana, the five notes from ancient Chinese music are considered to relate to the five primary organs of the body: the kidney, heart, liver, lungs and spleen. Music therapy, in particular,is being used to address a condition of repeated ringing and hearing in the ears with no external source: this condition is called tinnitus.
Ear and throat Chinese physician specialist Dr. Li Ming has been studying the potential use of music therapy for the treatment of other conditions. Dr Li Ming says, "In addition to the current musical therapy modalities, Chinese music therapy is his focus in the treatment of energy imbalances in our body that can result in psychological discomforts."
"By listening to the tradition of Chinese notes, we are serving whether there are any issues with the five primary organs." Music therapy's goal is to heal holistically external and internal problems. Patients have benefited from the mental aspect of the therapy even though some of them claim it is not physically effective.
Longtime tinnitus sufferer, Hu Ping says, "I don't think that music therapy directly affects my tinnitus, however, it replaces music with the ringing sensation in my ear and brain which is better. I am aware that they can never cure my problem, but the most important thing for me is its psychological aspect. Everything else does not matter as long as you address the psychological problems."
In administering Chinese music therapy, the patient'sare told to listen three times a day to a 30-minute track. There are patients who will suffer from tinnitus their whole lives but Dr. Li is confident that Chinese music therapy can help alleviate some of their tinnitus symptoms.
In TCM, The Outcome Of Proper Nutrition Is The Prevention Of Diseases
Chinese philosophy during ancient times was based on the principle of two complementary yet opposing forces known as, 'yin and yang,' which together comprise a balanced whole. The more conserving and passive force is 'Yin,' while the more thrusting positive force is 'yang'. Disease occurs when the yin and yang of a person are not in perfect balance. Treatment focuses on building up the deficiency of either of these two forces rather focusing on the symptoms. The same rule applies to food potency to an herbal practitioner. Each food has certain properties that that influence the equilibrium of yin and yang. Aside from the symptoms, Chinese herbal medicine also needs to address the root cause. They all need to be known and treated with a diet that brings back the equilibrium.
The Tradition
The system of Taoism sprang forth from more than five millennia of human experience. The system's main objective is the restoration of energetic and functional balance and the prevention of disease. During ancient times, Chinese naturalists have believed that the human being is a tiny mirror of the universe influenced by periodical patterns ruled by the principles of natural change.
People follow these same laws of natural changes that make possible the processes of birth, development, storage, harvest, and warehousing just as a plant develops from a seed, generate fruits, and collect its energy back to the root until the following growing season; these same laws of natural changes govern people allowing for the processes of birth, development, maturation, harvest, and storage. Based on these observations, the ancient sages learned the secrets to happy, healthy, and long life and formulated principles and their importance that portrayed the interrelationships between the natural world and people. They also concocted food formulas to help individuals to adapt effectively to nature.
The Healing Herbs
The trees, flowers, sunshine, pure air, collectively known as Nature, is the healing doctor. From the "Traditions of the Tao," there are herbs that are low in fat, high in fiber, and contain high amounts of nutrient, minerals, and vitamins classified by modern medicine as being very intense vegetables. In addition, Chinese diagnosis is aware of the gentle qualities of some herb-foods as well as their Qi or Chi (life energy) attributes. In modern times, the herb-food's qualities can be bolstered through appropriate herbal combinations. Insofar as the herb-food generates four directional reactions: downwards, outwards, inwards, and upwards, they ought to impact the proper organ with the necessary foods such as, among others, carrots for the eyes (these serve as vehicles to distribute nutrients from the herbs). The herbs that are used as dietary supplements that provide the right nourishment to the body are required to face the challenges of modern daily living.
The Five Elements
Metaphorically named the elements of Wood, Water, Metal, Earth, and Fire, the fundamental energy phases mirror the same composition of the five basic elements within the human body that further associate with the different aspects, systems, and organs of each person. In Chinese nutrition, formulas were designed as a natural and balanced whole food, putting special emphasis on one or more of these Elemental aspects. The Five Element formulas, when eaten in combination, can provide balanced and synergistic nourishment that harmonizes all the interdependent systems of the body.
Some say that the various flavors have a unique effect on the different body organs. These flavors and their affiliated organs include: salty for the kidneys, pungent for the lungs, sweet for the stomach and spleen, sour for the liver, and bitter foods for the heart. The correct herbs very much control this balance, restoring and rejuvenating our bodies to immaculate health.
Chinese Diagnosis
Much of what we know about oriental techniques come from TCM or traditional Chinese medicine in Bellingham that considers good health as a harmonious state between the 'Yin and Yang' phases in the act of change that occur constantly in the body and the balance in the Chi or energy of the body.
According to TCM, Chi circulates along an unseen network of channels called "meridians" that connect all organs and bodily systems. Any imbalance or blockage in the network is believed to lead to mental or physical illness. The aim of this diagnosis is to ascertain any blockages or trouble areas on the meridians in order to implement proper treatment.
A number of complicated techniques, many going back thousands of years, are utilized to make the diagnosis aside from asking questions about the way of life, habits, history, and symptoms of the patient. The practitioner carefully observes and takes notes about the color and texture of the skin, the sound of the patient's voice, smell of the patient, as well as his breathing patterns and posture.
All these are taken into consideration to establish a detailed picture of the person's health, although more emphasis is given to two specific procedures – the tongue and pulse diagnosis.
In reality, there are simple roots and herbs that every person can use. We are provided by Nature with antidotes for illnesses in simple plants. It is clearly understood that the outcome of proper nutrition is the prevention of these diseases.
Chinese Medicine Treatment And Care After A Traumatic Injury
It's a common belief that if you seem okay after an accident or a traumatic injury that you probably are; however, in most instances, after an accident or traumatic injury, your symptoms manifest several days, a couple of weeks, to even months after the injury. In this article, I want to take some time to educate you in how to care for a traumatic injury or accident, should you ever be in one.
One thing to realize after you've had an accident or experience a traumatic injury is that your body actually releases hormone-like morphine called endorphins and this gives you the false sense of everything is okay. What this is actually doing is protecting you from the pain that might be manifesting from the inflammation process that is probably occurring if you've been injured
This is why initially, you don't necessarily feel the impact of the injury you have just experienced and it's really important at this time to receive Western medical care to make sure everything is okay because you're not able to feel it. Now, after the endorphin effect wears off, this is when your symptoms will begin to manifest because the inflammation will become more and more evident.
After you've ruled out the chance of sustaining a major internal injury, if you experience tightness of muscles, locking of muscles, pain or a restriction of movement, this is a sign that trauma is still most likely trapped in your body. This is where alternative medicine such as Chinese medicine can really help you. The Chinese people are no stranger to traumatic injuries.
Chinese medicine is wonderful when it comes to traumatic care because with a combination of acupuncture therapy in Boca Raton and herbal care, you can really bring down the inflammation and swelling around an injury as well as release any emotional stress that may be locked in that area of complaint. One of the benefits of Chinese medicine is to help prevent this area from becoming a weakened or injury prone area in the future.
It also helps to offset this area from becoming prone to an arthritic condition. So, there you have it. I hope this article will give you some insight as to how to care for yourself if you or your loved one is every in an accident, which I hope will be never the case.
TCM And The Lung
In Chinese medicine, the task of the Lung is to serve as a boundary between the outer and inner world. The internal environment has to be shielded by a clear boundary that both defines and defends the individual. Waste materials can be excreted and essential materials can be taken in across this boundary. Oxygen is the most obvious and important material that the Lung takes in; but as we shall see, in Chinese medicine, the Lungis more than the respiratory system. It also has to do with renewal, breath and boundary.
The Physical Domain of the Lung
Renewal, breath and boundary are expressed at the physical level as the colon, skin and the lungs. In Chinese medicine, the Lungpertains to the entire respiratory system and includes the sinuses and the nose. Oxygen is taken in across the Lung's boundary and excreted as carbon dioxide, a waste material. The Lung is mainly responsible for the governance of Chi and vitality in the body since most energy comes from the air we breathe.
The pores are viewed as the doors of Chi and the skin is like an external Lung. In addition, the skin exchanges and breathes substances from the external environment. The healthy function of the Lungs is considered as a part of Lung function. Beneath the skin is the wei chi or protective energy that's believed to circulate, and defend the body against infiltration of pathogenic elements.
The colon, which in Chinese medicine, is the paired organ of the Lung, is responsible for elimination and release. The colon and Lung together is associated with the protective boundary's strength and with immunity. Pathogens can infiltrate the colon and the Lungs, via the digestive and respiratory systems,are responsible for keeping intact the integrity of these systems so that they won't be infiltrated by invaders. The defensive energy of the body, from the viewpoint of Chinese medicine, is the wei chi and is directly contingent upon the strength of the Colon and Lung.
The Non-Physical Doman of the Lung
The physical expression of the Lung as the boundary between its environment and the organism,at the psychological level,can be viewed as some sort of an individual's personal boundary. A clearly marked psychological boundary can help us know who we are and lead to powerful relationships. When we have a powerful sensation of boundary, we can learn from experience, via the boundary, and externally communicatethrough it; the boundary is responsive and flexible, cool to receiving 'positive influences and filtering out 'negative' influences. It enables us to be optimistic and gives us a sense of self value. It also allows us to be receptive to what we want and 'no' to what we don't want.
The spleen, on the other hand is archetypally associated with the mother, while the Lung is related archetypally to the father. It is traditionally the father teachinghis son the value of self-worth and assists him to leave home and find his place in the world. Boundary can be taught by good fathering, and aids in separation and individuation from the mother. Therefore, the Lung is concerned with respect and self-esteem both for themselves and for others. Taking our place in the world, believing in our own self-worth and knowing who we are aspects of the Lung's domain.
It's also believed that the Lung is where the Po or corporeal soul resides. The bodily soul is the soul's most tangible and dense aspect that dies at death with the body. The role of Po or the physical rhythms of the body makes us realize our physical body, of the physical factors of our bodily life and of our own aliveness. Po, which means, vegetative soul, belongs to the realm of pure sensation and the material realmof pure sensation. The Hun, is Po's counterpart. It resides in the liver that in turn belongs to the conscious and spiritual world, that resides in the Liver, the Hun belongs to consciousness and the spiritual world.
A Healthy Lung
Physical strong vitality is what plentifulLung energy expresses. In the chest of a healthy Lung, there is a sense of fullness and softness. Recuperating from sickness is often effective and quick. The immune system is boosted, therefor recuperating from a condition is effective and fast, the person with a healthy Lung will sport a glossy skin and a fresh and bright complexion.Usually, the breath is pleasant and clear.The gaze of a person's look is bright, his gestures are expansive and clear and his presence,strong and clear. A person manifesting strong Lung energy often elicits a response of respect and admiration respect in each other.
When the Lung is in dysfunction, it is because it is either blocked or weak. Lung energy that is weak physically will reveal an unhealthy immune system and low vitality. The person's breathing may not expand to the lower area of his Lungs. There may be respiratory problems in the lung's lower region. The flow of blood and chi may be weak and the skin may look unhealthy and weak. In terms of emotions, there seems to be sadness and constraint, probably due to low self-esteem. The person may not have enough self-esteem and there seems to be a failure to open other people's boundaries and to respect the boundaries of other people. Dignity can lead to false pride, which leaves a person feeling alone and separate. It can be difficult to claim a place in this world if you're experiencing Lung dysfunction.
Nourishment of the Lung
The act of breathing nourishes the Lungs. Swimming, active exercises and taking in lots of fresh air is the best way to optimizeLung energy. Expansive movements that physically widen the chest can be also helpful. This is meant to release, bring tone and to stretch and release the muscles that are contracted around the rib cage. Through voice, it is quite possible to strengthen the Lung and you can also learn things such as learning to protect your voice or by singing.
Theskin is a component of the Lung system that can be enhanced by brushing. Using a brushless comb or rubbing the skin with a clean soft towel can help preserve the health of the skin and promote the immune system's strength.Putting on natural fibers will help the skin to freely breathe; sometimes, going naked (when weather and circumstances permit) will allow to help the skin breath. The skin can be nourished through moderate sunbathing, but overexposure can be dangerous.
The Lung is enhanced emotionally by respect. Knowing how to really care for what we do or who we really are will give respect from the people surrounding our lives. Exploring deeply the things and the people that we value, and looking for ways to manifest values in the world, can help us open our Lungenergy.
In the external world, we can give meaning to our environment by correcting the way we live and by cleaning up our environment so that we can externally support the function of the Lung and simultaneously give clarity to both our mental and emotional life. The aesthetic life of a person is to attend to order and beauty and is an external expression of the Lung, making art of both life and our everyday environment that can help nourish and support the Lung.
Lastly and metaphorically, the role of the Lungas the keeper of boundaries can also extend to the limits concerning our physical home. The domestic manifestations of Lung energy can include a well-designed exterior, clean windows, good security and properly maintained fences.
Foods that Nourish the Lungs
Aneating style that positively supports the Lung, concerns food aesthetics and a high regard to food in everyday life. A delight in eating's simple rituals and a high regard for the value of food can help increase support for the Lung.
Chi is governed by the Lung, and so a food plan that focuses on the nourishing of the Lung will involve several kinds of Chi-rich fresh foods and 'Chi tonic foods'. A meal with lots of organic and fresh vegetables some with some grains and sprouted seeds can be very healthy to the lung. Protein is also important to the lungs, and a longing for protein usually means a deficiency in LungChi. All in all, thebest protein is white meat, beans tofu and other low fat protein products for the lungs.
The lungs can also be strengthened by eating dairy produce (when tolerated). However, in most instances, this can cause a buildup of phlegm in the Lung and can lead to congestion.You can minimize dairy and instead use sheep or goat products. To stimulate the function of the lungs and open the lungs, eating certain pungent tasting foods can be helpful. Foods to avoid are the ones that can lead to congestion. This would include denatured or processed foods and fatty and rich foods.
Finally, light colored and white foods our good for the lungs; therefore foods like white meats,white mushrooms and radish are beneficial for the health of the Lungs.
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Beyond Chinese Herbal Medicine And Acupuncture
I'd like to discuss the spiritual aspect of the practice of medicine and how it relates to Chinese medical gynecology since so many of our patients come to gynecology through fertility, and fertility issues are very, very difficult and stressful for many patients. While working in a Western fertility clinic, what I see are these repeated attempts to get pregnant and the repeated losses of pregnancy or no implantation.
There's so much that affects the affect of the person and what it does to the person emotionally, psychological and spiritually issomething that most of us in the clinical practice of Chinese medicine don't really get a great opportunity to help with. We want to make suggestions about Qigong or about meditation, and there are some that certainly do that.
The point of this article very briefly is to encourage people to take some extra time with your patients and help them cultivate a mindfulness practice of some kind, if they don't have it, and meet them where they are. You don't need to introduce a new form of spirituality or a new form of religion, but just simply help them find their breath and learn to count their breath as well as to focus on being in that moment.
This is because we've seen studies coming out of Harvard over the years that talk about your plasticity and the ability to quite literally change your mind through the practice of mindfulness meditation. I couldn't agree more, but it doesn't have to be a strictly scientific approach either. It's our natural state to be into stillness, to be in silence.
However, over the course of our lives, we pile on so much conditioning and sense of identity that we come to believe that is who we really are. Over time and through the process of meditation, that begins to quiet down and the layers begin to fall away. What you are now left with is the original stillness of mind.
That may sound lofty or esoteric but I can assure you that through very simple mindfulness practices, your patients will begin to experience that frame and state of mind. So, my advice is to encourage your patients to do that. It will work wonders with regard to fertility, it will work wonders with regard to gynecological complaints.
In the end, I personally believe, beyond herbal medicine, beyond acupuncture in Austin, beyond these external interventions, it's the internal exploration of our minds and our spirits that really holds the key to long lasting change for our patients as well as for us practitioners. Take care of yourself too.
Chinese Medicine And Taoist Philosophy
Chinese Medicine is founded on the ancient philosophy of Taoism which believes that a part can only be understood in its association with the whole. This holistic approach, in which an individual who's living in harmony with nature enjoys spiritual, physical, and mental balance, is the basis of Chinese Medicine. The entire psychological and physiological aspects of a person are all factored into the diagnosis when a person develops an imbalance. The goal of Chinese medicine is to bring back harmony and balance to the body.
The orderly manner of differentiating the patterns of disharmony in Chinese Medicine helps the practitioner learn more about the connections between all the symptoms and signs of the imbalances of the patient, and suggesting a solution to restore balance in the patient's body. Chinese Medicine is about enhancement of longevity and disease prevention.
Due to the essentiality of Taoism to acupuncture therapy, it was not surprising that students of Chinese Medicine are first taught about the principles of Taoism in their first year of training. It is a door that opens the mind to a new way of treating disease and viewing health.
The idea of living a proper way of life that's simple, balanced, and in tune with nature, is called the "Tao," which means "the path" or the "way." One of the founding fathers of Taoism is Lao Tsu who wrote the book, the Tao Te Ching where a person can read his wise lessons on the subject of living the way of the Tao. In the book, the three aspects that illuminate the teachings of Lao Tsu are: living with humility, in moderation, and compassion.
Yin and Yang
The concept of yin and yang is derived from the Taoist philosophy. It's one way of seeing the world and viewing that all things are parts of an entirety. Yin goes into yang, and yang goes into yin, and vice versa: this is the natural flow of life. The never ending conversion of yin into yang and yang into yin is what defines Chinese Medicine and acupuncture and is the source of life.
Yin is represented as a slope's shady side. Yin is rest, the cold, the moon, the darkness, the feminine, and the inward. Yang is symbolized by slope's sunny side. Yang is active, the warm, the sun, the light, the masculine and the vigor.
All of us are constantly in a state of flux wherein yin moves into yang and yang moves into yin. They rely on each other for definition and are inseparable. The aim of Chinese Medicine is to balance yin and yang.
In the Nei Jing, Lao Tsu encapsulated the manner of observing the interweaving of these two contradictory forces:
Non-being and being create each other;
Easy and difficult complete each other;
Short and long differentiate each other;
Low and high determine each other;
Voice and sound reconcile each other;
Back and front follow each other."
The Nei Jing is an ancient medical document that holds the theoretical formulations and knowledge that form the very groundwork of traditional Chinese medicine. This document presupposes that lifestyle, diet, environment and emotions all have an effect on wellbeing and health. The Nei Jing says:
"When treating sickness, it is important to closely examine the symptoms, analyze the whole context, and monitor the attitudes and emotions."
According to the Nei Jing, medicine should foster the development of life force, which is known as Chi. The document's most vital message is how to create more Chi as well as preserve it by means of a healthy lifestyle in our everyday lives. The document recommends tools such as herbs, exercise, tai chi, meditation, acupressure, acupuncture in Fremont, breathing exercises and diet to bring about vibrant health and longevity.
Breathing Techniques
Ancient Taoists considered "Breathing Techniques" to be the gateway to special powers and advanced knowledge as well as to longevity. These techniques have been passed down from generation to generation for the benefit of humankind. One breathing method that helps move energy or chi through the meridians or energy vessels is the Microcosmic Orbit.
Chi circulation starts at the umbilicus on the Ren energy vessel (front of the body) and then circulates down to the perineum and toward the spine into the (back of the body) the Du Meridian. Afterwards, it circulates to the head then goes down the front via the tongue, throat, and then back down to the again to the umbilicus. These two meridians hold a powerful energy flow that strongly affects the normalization of the body.
How to perform the Microcosmic Orbit
In performing the Microcosmic Orbit, you first need to sit with your back straight, hands relaxed on your lap, and feet planted firmly on the ground. Stay relaxed and comfortable and then bring your attention to your center of energy (dantien) which is located just below your umbilicus, and imagine a light of energy starting to grow at your dantien. Then, concentrate and make your breath even, smooth, and deeply flowing into your dantien. At this point, you're now ready to commence with the circular breathing pattern.
Imagine Breathing out a breath of chi and light qi into your anal or genital area or pelvic base (Hui Yin) and then into your tail bone.
Then, breathe in and draw the breath of chi and light up into your vertebrae. Do a single breathing out to move the chi all the way up to your brain's core.
Feel the flow of Chi descend the center of your face like a waterfall on your next breathing out. Visualize the chi penetrate the core of your heart, and start the next breathing cycle.
Strive to finish ten sets of these exercises and from there, you can develop your practice.
Enjoy reaping the benefits of greater energy, chi, mental clarity and health.
Chinese Medicine Music Therapy
Empowering, energizing, relaxing, cathartic, rejuvenating, romantic: human beings have been touched by the emotional chords of music for thousands of years. The doctors in ancient China have formulated a systematic way of integrating musical notes into the art of healing.
The Nei Jing or Yellow Emperor's classic of medicine was the first document to refer to music as a form of therapy about 2500 years ago. A component of the five-element theory, Chinese music therapy is also an important branch of traditional Chinese medicine. The elements of wood, metal, fire, water and earth can be found in nature. Every one of these elements has their own corresponding elements, such as musical note, color, internal organ, season of the year, etc. The five sounds or notes of Classical Chinese music are — jiao, shi, gong, zhang, and yu. They are played on classical Chinese musical instruments such as the flute, gong, drum and zither. The relationship between the five-element correspondences (that include the musical notes) and the internal organs is used in Chinese medicine to attain a number of healing objectives.
Based on this principle, the "jiao" sound (that corresponds to the Western musical notation of E) is connected to the wood element, affects the liver and is the sound of spring. This note facilitates the smooth flow of Liver Qi, which helps alleviate depression. The "shi" note (that corresponds to the Western musical notation of G) is associated with the fire element, affects the heart and is the sound of summer. This sound reinforces blood circulation and nourishes the Heart. The "gong" note (that corresponds to the Western musical notation of C) is associated with the earth element, reinforces the Spleen and is the sound of late summer. The "zhang" note (that corresponds to the Western musical notation of D) is affiliated with the metal element, nourishes and protects Lung yin and is the sound of autumn. The "yu" note (that corresponds to the Western musical notation of A) belongs to the water element, reduces lung fire, protects Kidney essence, helps nourishes Kidney yin and is the sound of winter.
Three clinical trials were recently conducted in China to test the healing efficacy of classical Chinese five-element music. In March 2014, a Taiwanese study was conducted and published in the International Journal of Nursing Practice in order to assess the impacts of Chinese five-element music therapy on nursing students who were experiencing depression. The number of students who participated were 21 and all were suffering from depression. They were randomly divided into a control group and a "music group" that use the five-element musical therapy. The two groups performed their routine lifestyles. Researchers used the Depression Mood Self-Report Inventory for Adolescence to measure their progress. Also measured were the two groups' salivary cortisol levels. Over time, based on salivary cortisol levels and on pre- and post-treatment test scores,the researchers discovered that in the music group, there was a meaningful decrease in levels of depression.
The second research observed the impacts of five-element music therapy on seniors suffering from SAD or seasonal affective disorder. In a nursing home in Beijing, 50 elderly patients were randomly and equally divided into a control group and a musical therapy group. Each week, for one to two hours, over an eight-week period, the music group listened to five-element music. Researchers utilized the HAMD or Hamilton depression scale and the SDS or self-rating depression scale to evaluate the patients before and after therapy.
Between both groups before the therapy, no meaningful disparity in the HAMD and SDS scores was found. Eight weeks after, the HAMD and SDS scores of the music therapy group were meaningfully less, than in that of the control group.
A third study was conducted that was designed to assess the impacts of the five-element music therapy on the quality of life of patients with advanced cancer. The patients were randomly divided into three groups: the group that received no music therapy; the group that was treated with Western-music therapy; and the group treated with five-element music therapy. For three weeks, five days a week, taking minutes a day, both the Western-music and five-element groups listened to their respective music. Researchers used the KPS or Karnofsky Performance Score and the HQLIR or Hospice Quality of Life Index-Revised to evaluate the patients before and after therapy.
Results revealed that meaningful differences in the KPS and HQOLI-R scores post therapy between the five-element music group and the two other groups. It was concluded that that five-element music therapy could can replace the KPS and the quality of life of patients suffering from advanced cancer.
Researchers believe that music can influence stress hormones, brain circulation and brain waves. Musical therapy appears to be quite good in lessening the physiological impacts of stress: it can strengthen the immune system, lower breathing rate, reduce blood pressure and slow heart rate. This therapy can also expand the mind. A 1997 study indicated that the part of the brain responsible for analyzing the pitch of a musical note can be enlarged by 25% via experience and practice of music.
The researchers aforementioned don't specifically provide evidence that the "zhang" sound nourishes the lungs are the "shi" sound calms the Heart. However, they definitely provide scientific validation to the wise Chinese physicians who developed a type of music therapy over 2500 years ago!
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Chinese Medicine Prescription For Hemorrhoids
This topic will deal with Chinese medicine treatment for hemorrhoids. Let me begin by asking what causes hemorrhoids in the first place?
The common reasons for hemorrhoids include:
- Hard stools that scratch the skin
- Painful bowel movements
- Hard and rough toilet paper
- Inadvertent scratch during cleansing or washing of the anus
- Reckless sexual activity
After making a scratch on the anus, why does the scratch not heal?
- It may be because of poor hygiene. You need to do some gentle washing at least once a day.
- It may be due to swimming or washing dirty water.
- Sitting for a long time on heated seats or on a bike. For those of you who happen to live in tropical area where bicycles or motorcycles are very common and are left outside under the sun and their seats become very hot, when you ride them you are at risk of this disorder.
- Hemorrhoid can develop if you suffer from constipation since constipation results in hard stools that scratch the wound even more.
- It can also be due to consuming too much hot or spicy foods
- Frequent reckless sexual activities such as anal sex that can exacerbate the hemorrhoids.
An herbal prescription for hemorrhoids should be able to achieve five things:
- It should lessen inflammation
- Decrease excess body heat
- Nourish the skin
- Cleanse the blood
- Alleviate constipation (in case you suffer from it)
To reduce inflammation, three herbs are used. They are:
- Huang Qin
- Huai Hua
- Bai TouWeng
To eliminate excessive body heat, we use:
- Shi Mu
- Di Gu Pi
To cleanse the blood, herbs used are:
- Ban Shi Lian
- Sheng Di Huang
To nourish the skin, herbs used are:
- Shao Ren
- Yu zhu
Why do we have to nourish the skin? Because in Chinese medicine, hemorrhoids is considered one among many skin problems.
If you have a constipation problem, the herbs that will be used are:
- Da Huang
- Fan Xie Ye
To reduce hemorrhoid flare-ups, you need to
- Maintain good hygiene and wash yourself daily
- Have soft bowel movements every day
- Limit consumption of shellfish (clams, crabs, etc.) and spicy foods.
- Stand up for five minutes after sitting an hour or more.
- Refrain from doing activities that can scratch and exacerbate the hemorrhoids.
Jubal J Bewick, EAMP, MSAOM – Board Certified Acupuncturist and Herbalist in Walla Walla, WA
Chinese Medicine Microbiome: The Digestive System
As a health practitioner, I talk to patients all the time about digestion and find myself sharing with them one principle over and over again and that's what I wanted to share with you.
This article is designed to help you understand the gut from a Chinese medicine perspective and my huge tip at the end will help you regulate your digestion and give you more energy. Now understand that you can eat the best quality food like food grown on the side of the Himalayas or foods picked out at the vernal equinox but if your digestion is weak, you can't absorb all the nutrients and energy it has to offer.
The benefits of having good digestion include:
- Decrease in upper G.I. issues like acid reflux, belching, bad breath
- Decrease in lower G.I. issues like bloating, gas, diarrhea, constipation
- Decrease in skin irritation – our skin is our largest organ and so if there's something going on in your gut, it's going to show up on your skin.
- More energy
- Better sleep
- Proper weight
- Improved infertility
So from a Chinese medicine perspective, good digestion is the cornerstone of health. It helps our body produce all the things it needs that go on at the cellular level all the time forever. In the West, we talk a lot about the microbiome, which was kind of like a buzzy word for a few years, and in the East, we talk about the spleen.
So I want to introduce it to the five elements and these elements represent the transformation that occurs in the environment. They are metaphors for describing how things interrelate and connect with each other and our body, if nothing else, is an internal system where everything is connected and interrelated.
The five elements are:
- Wood
- Fire
- Earth
- Metal
- Water
Each of these elements is present all the time and this is what makes up our constitution; it's kind of like our genetic makeup. When the elements are in harmony, we experience great health, and when they are out of balance, not so much. The elements are interconnected and because they are connected the way they are, it creates a system of checks and balances, which is great because the body's amazing.
In each of these elements are organ systems or channels called meridians in Chinese medicine. So the earth element is in charge of the stomach and the spleen. We all know the stomach takes in the food, helps decompose it and helps turns it up. The spleen in Chinese medicine is responsible for transformation and it's probably the most crucial element in digestion because it assimilates the food to create the Chi, the blood and the fluids we need to make our body run smoothly.
So when the spleen is not running so smoothly or is weak, cold or just doesn't have enough energy, we start to see symptoms such as:
Chi level
Belching, nausea, some fatigue, acid reflux, gas, bloating, abdominal pain, pale tongue
Fluid level
Poor appetite, lack of thirst, heavy sensation, excessive vagina discharge, bladder and bowel issues, incontinence, chronic diarrhea,
Blood level
Dry eyes, dry skin and scalp, tight muscles, bleed/bruise easily and menstrual changes.
Symptoms at the Chi level can be easily corrected; the fluid and the blood level, we need to do a little bit more to correct the imbalance. When the digestive system gets cold and doesn't have enough and is leaking, that cold can shift to other organs. So in the fluid level, when the cold shifts to the bladder for large intestine, we can get diarrhea, incontinence or a lot of frequent urination.
When the cold gets into the blood level, we can experience things like bruising easily and issues with menstruation, reproductive and fertility. A lot of people say, "Well, what does my digestion have to do with fertility?" Well, in order to be a healthy fertile man or woman, you need warm blood flow to your reproductive organs.
In Chinese medicine, cold reproductive organs is actually one of the things that we commonly treat for infertility. Here is the big tip and all Chinese medicine practitioners know this and it is that raw or undercooked food is not the best for everybody all the time.
Let's use the analogy of rice in a pot because rice, in its original form, is difficult to digest. It needs to be cooked and softened in order for us to absorb its energy. I want you to think of your spleen and your stomach as your body's kitchen.
These organs prepare the meal for the rest of your body's energy. I wanted to think about your spleen as the flame. The spleen is the organ that provides energy for the transformation of the food to take place. So imagine that this flame is teeny tiny and that it's just barely visible and then you're dumping a lot of cold, raw fibrous vegetables into the pot.
So with barely any flame to heat it, soften it, cook it and transform it, it's going to tax your digestive system. It's going to take longer and require more energy to get any nutrients out of those foods because it doesn't have enough energy to do what it's supposed to do. To make it easily digestible, food that is raw, cold and uncooked needs to be partially cooked or prepared.
If your digestion is already weak or if you're having any of those symptoms mentioned a while ago in this article, you need to eat more warm foods. If your digestive system doesn't have enough energy to do with it takes to do, it'll pull from the other systems, which is kind of significant if you're needing a lot of energy for something else, like you're training for a marathon or you're trying to have a baby, etc.
People who suffer from pre-existing digestive issues or chronic fatigue would do well to eat little or no raw food for a while. I'm not saying you can't have salad ever again but just unburden your digestive system little by little and that can help a lot. So opt for cooked veggies over raw produce, at soups, stews, casseroles over raw salads.
We just want to make sure that you do not douse your digestive fire since it's so important to your health and well-being.
How to eat for a happy healthy spleen?
- Steam or saute veggies instead of eating them raw – stir fries are great. Also crock-pot, and insta-pot among others.
- Drink cool or room temperature water.
- Don't eat things that will make you feel bad.
You can start to see why the spleen is so important and how it can get easily overburdened and snuff out our digestive fire. Hopefully, this will help you and your other body symptoms too. In general, that's how eating better and gentler can help increase your energy overall and just support the health of your entire body, your holistic self.
Amy-SuiQun Lui, L.Ac.
Asian Health Center
27059 Grand Army of the Republic Hwy
Cleveland, OH 44143
Tel: (440) 833-0983


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October 14, 2018, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ The Cooperage Project
Live music by Little Big Band out of Milford, PLUS don't forget to grab dinner from The Walking Taco truck. This entertaining group specializes in swing tunes like In the Mood, Moonlight Serenade and Take the A Train; as well as classic dance music such as cha-chas, waltzes, tangoes and ballads. The band is composed of horns, rhythm section and vocals.
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Lapalala Wilderness School
Since the Lapalala Wilderness School was founded over twenty years ago, more than 50 000 children from all kinds of backgrounds have been exposed to environmental education at Lapalala. With the appointment of new staff in 2007, the School has embarked on initiatives with organisations such as loveLife and Outward Bound South Africa, both focused on youth development. A drive to encourage schools from the local communities to visit Lapalala as part of our extensive outreach programme has also been very successful.
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Dr Isima is a skilled medical practitioner with a degree in Medicine and Surgery.
Her interest in Dermatology and Aesthetic Medicine incubated during her internship at the Dermatology unit of the Lagos University Teaching Hospital , and was subsequently furthered at the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine.
Isima is on a constant quest for learning and continues to expand her scope of knowledge in the growing field of aesthetic medicine. She firmly understands that skin care is a journey which she is always willing to embark on with the Laserderm's esteemed clientele.


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I have a lot of anxiety problems…I'm sure you know that by now. Sometimes, I like to make light of it while also showing what it feels like (to me). These are my main anxiety problems. Drawn just for you. Crappily. On Microsoft Paint.
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It was day without rain in the middle of this rainy summer that Carol & Brian were married. Their ceremony was the Met Bible Church followed by some photos in the lovely arboretum. It was such a privilege to be a part of their day.
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Orientation Program of Fall-2017 semester, Dept. of Textile Engineering, Uttara University was held in 27 October, 2017. In that program, Prof.Dr. Engr. Md. Zulhash Uddin,Dean, Faculty of Textile Chemical Engineering,Bangladesh University of Textiles was present as special guest. The program was presided by Md. Abu Bakar Siddiquee,Chairman, Dept. of Textile Engineering, Uttara University. Fresher students participated very spontaneously in the orientation program. All the faculty members were also present in the program.
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Venorex Overview
Venorex is a product that treats the varicose veins and makes them fade away surprisingly fast. It is an all-natural substitute for the expensive laser treatments.
A lot of people think that varicose veins affect elderly people, but that belief is entirely false. Varicose veins may affect anyone at any age.
Having swollen and enlarged veins can be annoying and embarrassing at the same time. But you can now eliminate all signs of spider veins, varicose veins, broken capillaries, and red blotches on your skin with Venorex. The product also relieves leg and ankle pain while lightening those areas at the same time.
Venorex Manufacturer
This product is manufactured by a company under the name Revitol. Other than this varicose veins treatment cream, they also make other skincare products.
The company has been in the skincare business since 2002.
Revitol is one of the trusted names when it comes to skincare and beauty products. The company is also a member of the Natural Products Association.
Who Should Use Venorex?
Anyone with varicose veins can use Venorex. The product can also be used by people who are suffering from leg pains due to swollen veins.
In addition, if you want to get rid of unsightly veins on your legs, then this is a must-have product for you.
What Makes Venorex Work?
A lot of people think that the presence of varicose veins is a common and cosmetic issue. However, many are suffering from these enlarged and swollen veins. They cause a great deal of uneasiness and pain.
These varicose veins affect not only their appearance. These impact their daily lives too.
Any vein in the body can become swollen. However, the veins in the legs and feet are the most vulnerable. Varicose veins are often caused by physical stress such as walking or standing for long periods of time. Such activities increase blood pressure. To compensate for such an increase in pressure, the veins expand many times their original size.
This is where Venorex can help.
This product claims to help you by:
- Reducing the appearance of spider veins by 89%
- Decreasing the appearance of red lines and broken capillary vessels by 87%
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- Improving the appearance of the legs by hydrating the skin.
You can also use this cream in any parts of your body. Since it is made of organic-tested substances, it is scent- and paraben-free.
Venorex Ingredients
Venorex is made of 100% natural ingredients which are approved, tested, and proven effective by the leading researchers in the world. These ingredients are:
- Aqua – This is purified water.
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf (Aloe Vera Gel) – Micronutrients from aloe vera penetrate the skin layer via the pores. These compounds help manage proper blood circulation in the skin. It also helps increase the size of the arteries.
- Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A Palmitate) – Retinyl palmitate has antioxidant properties that help promote skin restoration. It allows you to look more youthful as it boosts collagen fiber growth.
- Glycerin – This helps in decreasing the swelling and the post-procedural hyperpigmentation of the veins.
- Isopropyl Myristate – This is an agent for skin absorption. It makes sure that the cream and the properties that it has are fully absorbed by the skin.
- Glyceryl Stearate – A combination of glycerin and stearic acid, this ingredient softens and moisturizes the skin.
- Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E Antioxidant) – This serves as a moisturizer as well as an anti-inflammatory. It workers by fixing your twisted and swollen veins as well as strengthening the blood capillary vessels under your skin layer.
- Phytonadione (Vitamin K Supplement) – Phytonadione helps reduce stretch marks and scars. It curbs the clots in the bloodstream.
- Cetyl Alcohol – This is the cleanser and toner factors of the skin. It feels good on the skin and is non-irritating.
- Octyl Palmitate – Octyl Palmitate is from palm oil extracts that makes the skin feel smooth and soft to the touch.
- Potassium Cetyl Phosphate – This is a cleansing agent for your skin.
- Phenoxyethanol – This is a stabilizing ingredient that helps prevent allergic reactions.
Venorex Side Effects
Since this product is made up of natural ingredients, there are no known side effects.
So far, we have not encountered negative feedback about the effects of the cream once applied to the skin.
However, if you have sensitive skin, consult with a dermatologist before using the product. You may also test it in a small part of your skin to see if how your skin will react.
Venorex Usage Instructions
Apply twice a day. This product should be used daily until you see the effects.
Before applying the cream, wash the affected area using warm water. Once it's dry, rub a generous amount of the ointment to your skin. Massage it to your legs gently.
Best Places to Buy Venorex?
You can purchase Venorex directly from the manufacturer's website. There are also online retailers such as Amazon who are selling the product.
It is best to purchase this varicose veins cream directly from the official website. You are guaranteed that what you are purchasing is genuine.
Latest Venorex Reviews
There are a lot of positive Venorex reviews online. A lot of customers shared how contented and happy they are after using the product since it treated their problematic varicose veins.
According to the users, this product not only helps in reducing the appearance of the veins, it also aids in reducing the pain and the swelling.
Is Venorex Legit or A Scam? Conclusion…
We strongly believe that Venorex is the best solution if you want to solve your varicose veins problem.
Since it is made up of natural ingredients that are tested and proven effective, your legs will look better after using it continuously for several months.
There are also a lot of user reviews that prove the effectiveness of this product in addressing your varicose veins concerns.
There is no need to spend thousands of money to undergo an operation as there is a pain-free and surgery-free solution. Venorex is a non-invasive and affordable cream that you can use.


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As you're planning an outdoor wedding, party or other event, you may wonder if you should choose round or rectangle tables. Each has its benefits and situations where it works best.
Benefits of rectangle banquet tables:
- They are slightly more space efficient and allow for wider aisles.
- When placed end to end, it's easier to assign seats to guests since it creates a long table with more seats.
- Long rectangle tables are available in farmhouse table style.
- They are excellent for buffet tables.
Benefits of round tables
- They are our most popular table for dining.
- There is more space in the center for food or decorations.
- It allows people sitting at the table to talk to more different people.
- They have a more intimate and less institutional feel.
Or if you'd like the benefits of both, you can mix and match round and rectangle tables for an eclectic look. Contact us today to let us help you plan your outdoor tent event.


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Playing her final season on tour, 36-year-old Francesca Schiavone not only earned her eighth career WTA title at the Claro Open Colsanitas, but also gained valuable ranking points towards guaranteeing what would be her final French Open main draw appearance, outlasting No.4 seed Lara Arruabarrena, 6-4, 7-5.
"I'm very happy and emotional," she said in her on-court interview. "Today was a disaster match, but winning was the most important thing. Lara is improving a lot; I think she pulled a muscle and couldn't run as well that she could, but I thank God that I could win the last three games."
A former World No.4, Schiavone announced 2017 would be her last season, and came into the clay court season without winning a main draw match all year.
Just as she first did in 2010, when she won her maiden Grand Slam title at Roland Garros, the wildcard found some extra magic on the red clay of Colombia, shocking top seed and 2016 French Open semifinalist Kiki Bertens and No.3 seed Johanna Larsson en route to her first WTA final since the Rio Open last February.
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Cozy Traditional
It is easy to forget that simplicity is sometimes the thing that wins out in a good design. You can make up a kitchen that has complex architecture and other bells and whistles, or you can go with this cozy and traditional design any small family could love. I think the wood paneling as the theme is perfect for this space. It takes a small kitchen and makes it very cozy and earthy. I tend to favor this color scheme because it works well in big and small spaces, so it is very versatile. The pot and pan rack is also very cool.


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TV show features local missing person case as new details emerge
A television show featuring an area psychic is putting a national spotlight on a local missing person case.
The disappearance of Jennifer Cahill-Shadle was a point on ABC Family's "Monica the Medium" on Tuesday, featuring Penn State student and medium Monica Ten-Kate.
Cahill-Shadle was last seen in May 2014. Her mother, Johanna Zmuida, has been a driving force in seeking her ever since.
"I've had prior experience with mediums," said Zmuida. "Monica is the real deal. She has an amazing gift there. And not only is she able to tell you messages, but she also can express emotion. She is a very, very interesting person."
On the show, Ten-Kate contacts the family after seeing Cahill-Shadle's missing persons flier, and meets them after working with another medium in a parking lot.
"I couldn't feel for certain one way or another if Jennifer has crossed over or if she's still alive," Ten-Kate told them.
She said she felt a presence at Webster's Bookstore Cafe and the family confirmed she was there the day before she disappeared, and mentioned three men at a bar. Police said that Cahill-Shadle briefly spoke with a table of middle-aged Hispanic men at Champs Sports Grill, information that was released in August 2014.
Zmuida also released information that has come to light in Cahill-Shadle's case since the last update.
"We found out on her anniversary date that here she had been in the tanning salon down in the Wal-Mart complex," said Zmuida.
Cahill-Shadle was previously believed to be last seen at the North Atherton Wal-Mart on May 15 about 5:15 p.m. The new information put her at the nearby tanning salon for an appointment that afternoon, but also had her coming back around 8 p.m. to look for a lost wallet.
"They helped her look for it and then she left," said Zmuida. "The whole timeline has changed. She was still alive and around at 8 p.m., not at 5 p.m."
The worried mother, who says she would like the FBI to take over the case from the Ferguson Township police, is asking anyone who may have seen Cahill-Shadle to reach out. In addition to police, information can be directed to the Missing Jennifer Shadle Facebook page or to the family's private investigator at 215-915-7400.
Cahill-Shadle, 49, is 5 feet 4 inches tall with a thin build, blue eyes and curly brown hair.


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EFI and Duplo Deliver New, End-to-End Automated Embellishment Workflow with Fiery JobFlow
New Integration Consolidates Multiple Prepress Tasks into One, Cutting Setup Time
LAS VEGAS – Electronics For Imaging, Inc. and Duplo USA Corporation have established a time-saving integration between EFI™ Fiery® digital front ends (DFEs) with workflow automation software and Duplo's Raised Spot UV Coater – a new collaboration that streamlines prepress job preparation, saving time while reducing errors and waste.
EFI and Duplo customers can now complete seven manual file preparation steps in one step, including creating separate CMYK and spot UV files, page impositioning, applying of registration marks and barcodes, and submitting CMYK and spot UV files to a Fiery Driven™ printer and the DDC-810, respectively. The Fiery integration also leverages existing Duplo barcode support implemented earlier this year for additional finishing on Duplo DC-746 or DC-646 Slitter/Cutter/Creasers. Print service providers can save up to 70% of the finisher setup time by using a barcode produced by Fiery Impose software to automate the setup.
"EFI has dramatically reduced the number of manual steps required for preparing spot UV files," said Anthony Gandara, product manager at Duplo USA Corporation. "Our collaborative efforts will allow our customers to be more efficient during prepress with print and spot UV files correctly prepared for accurate finishing."
"By choosing EFI Fiery DFEs, today's print service providers can better differentiate themselves. One of the key benefits is the ability to offer high-value jobs with raised spot UV coating through this new integration," said John Henze, vice president of Fiery marketing and sales, EFI. "Together, EFI and Duplo continue to improve workflow automation from prepress through finishing. This enables print service providers to work more efficiently and reduce workflow bottlenecks, allowing them to produce a broader range of jobs customers want at a much lower labor cost."
This new integration is available now for customers with Fiery DFEs and JobFlow software and the DDC-810 Raised Spot UV Coater. Duplo is highlighting the new Duplo/Fiery capabilities this week in its exhibit at the Connect EFI users conference in Las Vegas. For more information, visit www.efi.com/jobflow or watch a video on the new integration at https://youtu.be/OZBvymJarCw.
About EFI
EFI™ is a global technology company, based in Silicon Valley, and is leading the worldwide transformation from analog to digital imaging. We are passionate about fueling customer success with products that increase competitiveness and boost productivity. To do that, we develop breakthrough technologies for the manufacturing of signage, packaging, textiles, ceramic tiles, and personalized documents, with a wide range of printers, inks, digital front ends, and a comprehensive business and production workflow suite that transforms and streamlines the entire production process. (www.efi.com).


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Whitley's in-depth knowledge of the fashion industry, combined with her great passion for design is what makes her so successful. She reveals, "I think about (designing) all of the time. I think about how clothing looks on people. I look at clothing and I think about how I can use certain materials and create something new with them. There's always something around me that is an inspiration."
Whitley may be knowledgeable and passionate about design, but she is also an avid activist. She is very passionate about the issue of child labor and educating consumers on the inhumane practice.
Whitley expresses, "I want to educate people on what's going on. People buy things that say 'Made in China', but what does that really mean? Children are being enslaved and are mass-producing cheap clothing without really thinking about what they are doing. But we can help change these children's lives."
All of Whitley's garments are produced in the USA or Europe, where she "knows the clothing is being made by adults, who know what they're doing and are there by choice."
Whitley has proven to be a breath of fresh air in the often methodical and rigid world of fashion. She's young, talented and isn't afraid to break away from the beaten path. And even though her star is rapidly rising, she remains grounded and truly appreciates everything that she has.
"I love to create," she explains. "Seeing people wearing my designs brings them to life. It is so exciting and rewarding."
The Li Cari Spring 2007 Label Tour kicked off at the Diane Merrick Boutique on February 9 and will continue until the end of May. Included in the Boutique Tour are shows at Dimani on Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood and Tentation in Newport Beach, CA, where Whitley will debut her swimwear line on April 27.
Currently, the Li Cari label consists of women's clothing, swimwear, shoes and handbags, but Whitley says she is working on a men's line, and plans to create a children's line in the future.
Despite her youth, Whitley is determined to prove that she has what it takes to make it to the top. She reveals, "Because I'm young, people may underestimate me. I have a lot to show and a lot to prove."
No matter what obstacles she may face, Whitley says that she tries to remain positive and follow her own advice on achieving success. "Don't be afraid. Do what you love. Try really hard. Put all of your effort into whatever you want to do. I feel really blessed to be where I am; not everyone gets to feel that way."
For more on Jazmin Whitley, be sure to visit the Li Cari Web site — ShopLiCari.com.
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