De Stress * Nourish * ReNew

Anna Aycock ,CNC, offers light and aromatherapy for stress management at In Harmony.  Positive vibrations from light, color, thoughts, prayers, and essential oils help to calm the nervous system. 
Light Therapy: Far In fared light, red and blue penetrate into the tissues, dilate blood vessels and increase circulation as well as encourage para sympathetic dominance.  Red colors said to strengthen , vitality and grounding. Turquoise is calming  to the nervous system. Blue has a peace and tranquility and inspirational affect. Magenta with its complementary color green has been said to help with the treatment of cancer. Any work with infection, life threatening or terminal diseases, however , should always be carried out in conjunction with the medical profession.
Essential Oils have a profound impact on a person both physically and emotionally. It is important to use a pure oil.  For ANXIETY use lavender, orange , roman chamomile. FATIGUE- Rosemary, melaluca, thyme, and blue tansy. HEADACHES- Roman chamomile, peppermint, lavender, basil , rosemary. INSOMNIA-Orange, lavender, bergamot, geranium, roman chamomile. Anna Aycock offers a custom oil assessment letting you know what oils your body prefers.

Types of Fiber

The Best of Health: Consumer Reports on Diet and Nutrition:
Types of Fiber, soluble vs. insoluble fiber?
Many foods contain both types of fiber. Soluble fiber, which dissolves in water, and insoluble fiber , which does not. The two types of fiber behave very differently inside your digestive tract. Soluble fiber, plentiful in beans, oats and some vegetables , and most fruits and whole grains, take on a gelatinous consistency that will make you feel fuller and less inclined to overeat; it also helps to lower insulin and cholesterol levels. Insoluble fiber, found in whole grains, beans , most vegetables and some fruits absorbs water, making stools softer and bulkier. In theory at least, that may reduce the risk of colon cancer by speeding potentially cancer-causing  waste through the colon and also reducing their concentrations.   People often take fiber for weight management, regularity, and detoxification.  Some over the counter fiber products, however, may worsen an existing issue with constipation. Eat healthy and exercise!

Migraine Triggers And Solutions

The burden of migraines to society exceeds that of other chronic conditions, including asthma, depression , diabetes and heart disease.  Although medications called triptans such as rizatriptan or sumatriptan can often halt a migraine in progress, nearly half of migraine sufferers who take those or other pain relieving drugs are still dissatisfied with their ability to function or work afterward. Over the counter medications and prescription pain relievers can paradoxically cause headaches, in essence converting sporatic migraines to chronic daily headaches. Common Culprits: There's a better and more satisfying approach to preventing migraines, which is to find and avoid the triggers that set them off. Surprisingly, research has shown that more than three- quarters of sufferers are able to identify such triggers. Beer, red wine, chocolate, and cheese top the list for many. Hunger and odors are also cited, including perfume. Many find that bright fluorescent lights, the sun, or TV glare , computer screens can induce migraines. Tension , irritability and stress have long been linked to migraine episodes. Not all culprits can cause migraines , often it is stacked triggers, with delayed responses.
Keep a headache diary detailing the attacks and mediation response that can be viewed over time. Those diaries can help patients and doctors. Document each migraine  and its connection to meals, beverages, fatigue, sleep patterns and stresses. Women note their menstrual cycle as well. For food and fragrance triggers simply avoid  the offense. For light related triggers , sunglasses . keep a regular sleep schedule.Triggers such as weather  cant be easily manipulated. One persons headache diary was  successful learning that,  food additives with MSG, nitrates, sulfates prompted many attacks.She discovered that eliminating  some  foods and drink such as, wine, Chinese food, hot dogs and pizza significantly reduced her migraines. Biofeedback helped in the stress relief as well as  regular massage  reduce attacks . After 6mos. this person was headache free and 20 pounds lighter .
(Article above found in Consumer Reports Health Issue)

Colon Hydrotherapy Before Colonoscopy

 For a complete  research history and entire article  from Danbury, Connecticut hospital click on the link : http://www.i-act.org/Resources/Danbury%20Hospital.pdf
"Danbury Hospital in Danbury Connecticut is the first around the nation to offer alternative methods to cleanse the bowel to prepare for a colonoscopy, One that is more convenient, quicker and eliminates having to drink a gallon of liquid laxative the night before.
The innovative new method is called colon hydrotherapy , a procedure that  infuses filtered, chemical free water into the colon to cleanse it prior to colonoscopy,a life saving screening that detects pre-cancerous polyps."