July 27th, 2017 Issue #141 The Iris The Body Glyphix Studio
Greetings!Have you all been feeling the effects of the latest solar flare up? Tiredness, crabby, emotional, headaches, achy or perhaps your cel phones are dropping calls, satellite dish problems, slow computers, brown outs or even power failures? Last week we had the most intense emission hit the earth and then the Northern lights we viewed by many. How can we help the effects of these powerful radioactive eruptions? Don’t just read about it~ join us for Yoga. The practice has been geared towards clearing the negative effects and a meditation that helps us become receivers of these solar emissions and radiation, transforming into the radiant being. See below for our Yoga Schedule.______
Congratulations Rose!Our Yoga Rose has worked hard and is now an internationally accredited Yoga Therapist, the highest honor a Yoga Instructor can receive. Working with the energetic body conditions can be reversed or greatly alleviated. Combine that with Rose’s Herbal and Holistic experience and you have the complete package. Medical Intuitism, Iridology, The Avana & Whitten Method certificates have taken her expertise to new heights. Call or email for your Body, Mind & Soul Consultation today.
______The Perseid’s Meteor ShowerWho doesn’t love spotting shooting stars? Lying on your back on a patch of grass or maybe your rooftop allows you to view the stars in a spectacular way. The Perseid meteor shower gives you the perfect opportunity to witness this beautiful natural phenomenon. This specific Comet was last seen in 1992 and will only return in 2026.
The meteor shower will have its peak between the 9th and the 13th of August. This year is expected to be even more spectacular than yet seen before.
These meteor showers are witnessed for over 2000 year already but in the year 1862 the com.t which causes this Perseid shower has been discovered. The comet was named 109P/Swift-Tuttle.
What makes us see the shooting stars? The small particles, consisting out of rocks and dust, ranging in size from grains to marbles, which the comet sheds come into our atmosphere. These particles enter with such speed (up to 100,000 miles per hour) that they heat up and turn into small bursts of light before they vaporize. It is very rare a particle actually reaches the surface of the Earth. Only when it manages to hit the ground it is called a meteorite. It will then amaze you what kind of damage such a small particle can actually do.
NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory predicts to see up to 100 meteors per hour during the peak of the Perseid meteor shower.
How can we witness this phenomenon the best way possible? Go to a place with the least amount of light pollution as possible. In other words, the darker the better. If you live in the city you will have to travel outside until the artificial light does not interfere anymore with the star gazing. The moment you see the stars, you will see meteor shower as well. There is no need for a telescope since the shower is visible with the naked eye. The best time to view the meteors is just after midnight. This is when you get the clearest sight.What does seeing a meteor mean spiritually? The symbolic meaning or significance of seeing a meteor, not to be confused with a shooting star or falling star, is that the universe is portending a drastic change in your life. This does not mean something horribly bad or disastrouswill happen to you soon. It does mean your life will undergo tremendous, if not upside down, changes. If may feel bad or especially hard and may last a while, but if you keep the perspective that once you get through it, the changes and desires you may have hoped for a while will take place. When one door closes, yours is about to slam shut – hard, others will open.
Sometimes drastic changes are in order, and you ordered it, so you can continue your growth – both spiritually and mentally. You may have been stuck in your current situation for a long time and tried to change the situation many times. You may have been nudged several times previously by the universe. Well, the time has come. The easy way or soft landing time is over. It’s going to change and change now. No stopping it, the universe is in motion in this regards and it will change your universe completely.
Rose will be closing each class with a Savasana (supine meditation) to help us gain spiritual wisdom of viewing the powerful cosmic event.
______10 Health Dangers of Bromides
Bromine is one of the “ides” that we need to avoid like the plague! Bromides, chloride and fluorides! Bromide is a chemical compound frequently used in flame retardants, baking ingredients, cell phones, plastic, dye, soda, and prescription drugs. Despite the warnings from the Centers for Disease Control about the serious, long-term health effects from constant exposure, use of the chemical shows no signs of slowing down.Why should you care? Because research has identified the following 10 dangers of bromine as the most damaging to human health.
1. Disrupts Thyroid Function
Exposure to bromine severely impacts the thyroid gland and causes hormonal issues.Bromine competes with iodine, an essential nutrient that supports the health of the thyroid. Bromine and iodine are absorbed in similar fashion and animal research has found that bromine exposure limits availability of iodine to the thyroid and interferes with hormone production.The flame retardant PCBE, for example, has specifically been fingered as a thyroid and endocrine disruptor.This is a HUGE problem — an impaired thyroid can lead to hypothyroidism, goiter, and hormonal imbalance.
2. Increased Risk of Preterm Birth and Birth Defects
Iodine plays an integral role in conception and gestation. When bromine replaces iodine during pregnancy, expectant mothers may be at an increased risk for delivering preterm babies. Avoiding bromine can be tricky as it’s often used during water purification. One study found that mothers exposed to higher levels of bromine showed an increased risk of preterm delivery.An Australian study even reported a link between bromide exposure and birth defects.
3. Slows Neural and Cognitive Development
Children exposed to high levels of brominated compounds (PBDEs) in flame retardants are known to suffer development issues. In one study, researchers tracked children born with high levels of PBDEs for six years. At all stages, their mental and physical development lagged behind children with lower, “acceptable” levels of PBDEs.Based on this fact alone, it’s shocking that any bromine exposure could be considered acceptable.
4. Cognitive Failure
Mental dysfunction related to the overexposure to bromine is so common it even has a name — bromism.In one specific case of bromism, a patient consumed vast amounts of soda that contained brominated vegetable oil. The patient experienced problems including fatigue, headache, memory problems, and loss of muscle control.Next time you reach for a soda, check the label!
5. Contributes to Mental Illness?
Psychosis, schizophrenia, and othermental healthconsequences, as a result of bromine exposure, has been known for decades.Nearly 30 years ago, researchers speculated that some mental illnesses, like schizophrenia, may be misdiagnosed. Why? Because in some cases, reducing bromine levels decreased or eliminated schizophrenia symptoms. Thus, many experts believe some mental conditions may simply be a symptom of an underlying nutritional problem.
6. Skin Disorders
When bromine comes in direct contact with the skin, it can irritate or burn. Exposure to bromine has also been linked to the development of cherry angiomas and lesions.This effect has been known for almost a century, with the term “bromine acne” noted in a text from 1926. These pus-filled eruptions and lesions were observed in individuals who took bromine for nerve conditions.
7. DNA Damage
Recent research has determined that potassium bromated, a common baking ingredient, causes oxidative damage to DNA.To date, the research has involved animals; however, the human population consumes the most of this compound on a daily basis and many people are extremely concerned of its negative health implications!
8. Carcinogenic Potential
The International Agency for the Research on Cancer has identified potassium bromate (theingredient used in breadand baking) as a known carcinogen. Although tests have only been performed on animals, the Agency states it may also behave as a carcinogen in humans.
9. Toxic to the Kidneys
Potassium bromated is a known kidney toxin and has killed human embryonic kidney cells in lab tests.Even the CDC acknowledges bromine may cause kidney damage.Bottom line, if you preferhealthy kidneys, avoid bromine!
10. Hearing Loss
Ears require a balance of potassium and sodium, two minerals that are helpful for promoting proper hearing. When tested on animals, potassium bromate created chemical imbalances within the inner ear. Researchers believe that an imbalance of nutrients may lead to hearing loss in humans.
Protecting Yourself from Bromine
Bromine’s interferes with proper thyroid function, hormone synthesis, and kidney health. And those are just a few of the many problems associated with excessive bromine intake. Reducing your exposure to bromine and related chemicals, such as potassium bromate, is a key step to protecting your health.
The next step is to ensure you have adequate iodine levels, which can be accomplished by eatingiodine-rich foodsor supplementing with a high-quality iodine supplements. Natures Sunshine carries many great sea plant/flower remedies. Ask Rose which one works best with your energy. Certain iodines contraindicate medications. Your doctor, pharmacist or Rose will be able to help answer your simple questions.
-Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN, DCBCN, DABFM
This Is Why Mosquitoes Bite Some People and Don’t Touch Others.
Mosquitoes are nasty, irritating insects whose presence can easily ruin an otherwise perfect time. The way they buzz and swarm all around, waiting to land on some warm body to bite, is enough to drive anyone insane.
The worst part about the pesky blood suckers are the diseases they carry, which they transmit straight into your body and bloodstream when they bite. Every year worldwide almost 700 million people end up contracting a mosquito borne illness resulting in over a million deaths. That number keeps growing and the scary fact is what makes them the #1 killer of humans.
The current ongoing public health crisis surrounding the Zika Virus, which is spread by mosquitoes, is causing all sorts of health issues. It’s only the latest international health threat that’s related directly to mosquito bites and it’s in good company. Many diseases are spread mainly or exclusively by mosquitoes including malaria, dengue, encephalitis, West Nile virus, and more. While it’s best to avoid the flying terrors all together, that’s basically impossible because if they want to bite you they will, or die trying.
One way to lessen the amount of bites is knowing what attracts skeeters in the first place. Basically, it depends on how you smell and since mosquitoes have excellent scent receptors in their antennae, they can smell any human within 100 feet easily. Unfortunately, it also comes down to genetics and 85% of the reason why mosquitoes prefer some people over others is due to their genetic makeup. Here are some of the main factors that make someone a mosquito bite magnet:
1) Exercise and Lactic Acid Production- The sweatier and smellier a person in the more attractive they are to a mosquito. Individuals who produce more lactic acid, which is emitted from our bodies via sweat glands, will draw in more of the pests to their general vicinity. Also, the more perspiration and the older it is, the greater the buildup of lactic acid, meaning you are a tasty meal. Research has proven that fresh sweat isn’t as attractive to a mosquito as day old sweat appears to be, so taking a shower after working hard or exercising can make a huge difference on how many bites you’ll end up getting.
2) Bacteria- Our skin is literally crawling with bacteria and it’s estimated that the average human has about one trillion or so bacteria on their body. The types of bacteria living on our skin can vary greatly from person to person and some varieties affect how much an individual gets bit by mosquitoes. For example, it has been found that if someone has Staphylococcus and Variovorax present on their skin, they’ll likely suffer more mosquito problems. The opposite is also true, other types of bacteria act to make our skin less attractive to mosquitoes. A few of those types of bacteria include Pseudomonas, Delftia, and Actinobacteria. You definitely want those crawling on your body!
3) Blood Type- The type of blood you have coursing through your veins factors greatly into the risk of whether or not you’ll end up suffering from more bites than others. Studies have found that people with Type O blood are bitten most often, followed by Type B, then Type A. In fact, Type O’s are so appealing to mosquitoes that they’re twice as likely to suffer bites than Type A. In addition, if you happen to be among the estimated 85% of people who emit a certain chemical that gives away your blood type through your skin then mosquitoes will bite you long before they bite those who lack that chemical. It’s as if the pesky insects like to know exactly what type of blood they’ll be sucking, eek!