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Newsletter>
Sept. Newsletter
September 26, 2004
The Center on High opened in February 1998 with a vision of
providing holistic health services, classes, workshops, and
community seminars on healthy living for body, mind and
spirit. Each practitioner at the Center is an independent
business, operating in cooperation with one another as well
as sharing a similar worldview. We believe that through
the availability of complementary health methods, each
individual is encouraged to be a participant in his/her
wellness, an empowering choice that assists the process of
Wholeness. All sessions are by appointment only. To meet
with a particular practitioner, call them directly at their
number, listed in this information.
Stop by our
OPEN HOUSE
Saturday, October 2
11-5
Aromatherapy products, handmade jewelry, gift certificates
available for purchase!
Free demos of Reflexology, Massage and Reiki!
Free talks on Holistic Topics at 1 & 3 pm!
Refreshments!
What is NAC?
N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine, known as "NAC" provides powerful
immune support and also packs a powerful anti-toxin
potential. Its ability to neutralize cell and DNA damaging
free radicals can help slow down what many scientists point
to as a key factor in the aging process. N-ACETYL
L-CYSTEINE (NAC) or NAC is a more stable form of L-Cysteine
because it has an acetyl group (CH3CO) attached. NAC has
all the properties of L-Cysteine but is more water soluble
and said to be more bioavailable than L-Cysteine. NAC may
be the most cost effective way to boost Glutathione levels
in the body.
NAC has been shown to play a protective role against a
variety of toxic hazards such as cigarette smoke, auto
exhaust, certain herbicides, and overdoses of
acetaminophen. It can also play a beneficial role in
prostate and respiratory conditions. For example, NAC has
well established antimucolytic (anti-mucous) properties and
has been shown to increase mucocilary transport in smokers.
NAC can be beneficial for asthmatics.
As a beneficial glutathione booster, N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine is
the supplement of choice. Surprisingly, it is more
effective than supplementing with cysteine, methionine, or
even glutathione itself! No doubt NAC is the undisputed
glutathione precursor.
What makes NAC stand out in the crowd of glutathione
boosters is the fact that it is a stable amino acid that
can retain up to six times the amount of the sulfur and
sulfhydryl groups after digestion. Scientists believe that
sulfur and sulfur compounds may be central to glutathione
and its precursor N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine (NAC).
SERVICES AT THE CENTER
Acupuncture
Lani Lee 614-374-2508
Aromatherapy
Tere Banks 888-616-4511
Chiropractic
Cindy Frazier 614-205-7608
Classes/Workshops
HHIO 614-261-9165
Coaching
Maria Cunningham 614-203-6907
Elaine Melody Thomas 614-264-7482
Marge Smith, LSW 419-253-7195
Herbs
Elaine Melody Thomas 614-264-7482
Hypnotherapy
David Cunningham 614-848-4737
Elaine Melody Thomas 614-264-7482
Massage Therapy
Miguel Alvarez 614-537-3473
Muscle Testing
Elaine Melody Thomas 614-264-7482
Reflexology
Miguel Alvarez 614-537-3473
Reiki
Miguel Alvarez 614-537-3473
Tere Banks 614 760-8716
Dave Cunningham 614-848-4737
Elaine Melody Thomas 614-264-7482
Spiritual Direction
Tere Banks 888-616-4511
Elaine Melody Thomas 614-264-7482
Living Our Truth
by elaine melody thomas
Living our Truth begins with discovering it. The
spiritual journey we are on can be summed up succinctly as
accessing the Truth within and developing the spiritual
integrity and courage to enact it. This sounds very
simple, and indeed, it is. However, it doesn’t seem to be
so easy to most of us.
Truly, the energy we expend in keeping the veil of
ignorance in place is immense and is actually the more
difficult task. It takes much more energy to be who we are
not than it does to be who we are. As we begin to disperse
this veil, which is such a thin wisp it is amazing to
realize once it is dissolved that we ever thought it was so
much, we feel lighter and lighter. Still, we resist what
the veil covers. It is not that we fear to find nothing
that keeps us from looking within, but we fear to find
Everything and recognize ourSelves as one with that
Greatness. We fear our grandeur. That sounds a bit crazy.
It is. For all intents and purposes, we are insane and
living in a world only the insane could make and want to
perpetuate.
We believe we begin when we are born into our bodies, live
some length of time (less than a tick in the realm of
eternity) and die. Many of us say we believe more than
this, but there is a difference between claiming belief in
a concept and knowing it to be true in the depth of our
being. If we truly believed ourselves to be spirit and
eternal, we would never feel anger or hurt because we would
know that no one can “do” anything to us. Only bodies
suffer pain, sickness, and death. Only egos experience
anger, underneath of which is always fear – fear of loss,
fear of betrayal, fear in some form related to the
ego-identified, body-identified, illusory self. The ego and
the body are one and the same: the belief in a limited,
finite self. Since this is not our real Self, to believe
this and act accordingly is clearly insane.
Uncovering our inner Truth can then be said to be
recovering our sanity. The way seems to be slow and our
resistance along the way can be great at times. Yet, we
often realize we knew it all along once we finally
acknowledge and enact our Truth. It is not hidden in the
deep recesses of our minds, nor do we need a counselor or
psychic reader to reveal it to us, although either can be
helpful guides along the way. We usually recognize they
tell us what we knew inside all along but needed to hear,
sometimes many times, before we accept it.
Our journey of choosing to uncover and recognize our Truth
is just the beginning. Developing our spiritual integrity
and courage to step into and enact it in our lives is the
process we engage in for the rest of our earthly lives.
If we really knew the love that awaits us, the peace and
joy and bliss of fully living Truth, we would not hesitate
even one more second. But we tend to distrust or simply
ignore that Inner Voice, the Inner Knowing, which we each
have within that gently points the way. What if it’s
wrong? What if.... this is what the ego whispers to us,
in opposition to the Voice of Truth. It seems our doubts
hinder us, but I suspect it is not that we doubt which
Voice is the “right” one that we are hearing, but rather
that we choose to let the ego stay in charge and keep us
where we are. We are afraid of change, and even more than
that we are afraid of facing ourselves.
Our emotions often frighten us. We play games in
relationships, consciously or unconsciously (and I submit
they are much more conscious than we like to admit), often
staying in relationships (which can be with partners,
friends, jobs, or situations) when we know that they do not
serve our highest good. We often pretend it is because we
don’t want to hurt someone else, but it is really that we
don’t want to deal with some perceived consequence. It may
be fear of financial security, or emotional security. It
may be the fear of what will people think or admitting to
the world and oneself that a mistake was made. It may be
fear of facing our own emotions in dealing with the
emotions of someone else. But the truth is that we are not
being noble by “saving” someone else’s “feelings” nor are
we helping them in any way at all. It is our own lack of
integrity and courage to deal with the emotions and issues
in our own lives, and the ego’s desire to avoid
consequences at all costs. And the costs are high.
When we delay enacting that which we know to be the
highest good, we do not just affect our own “self,” but all
concerned. And in reality, all are concerned because there
is only One of us here. One Mind, many bodies. Your
Highest Good is my Highest Good. It cannot be otherwise or
separation is real. It is not. So, we need not go through
the ego’s gyrations of agonizing and analyzing and trying
to see all possible outcomes. All we need do is recognize
our own Truth in any situation and then enact it, now,
without delay, because that is the path to freedom.
To have the knowing and disregard it, or delay it to suit
one’s own convenience means we really believe in separation
and that what we do and when we do it has no effect on
anyone else. If we claim that we do recognize that indeed
it does affect everyone and we still delay to enact what we
know to be the Highest Good, then we are committing an act
of spiritual cowardice and lack of integrity of the deepest
kind. The Beatle’s song, Instant Karma, comes to mind.
Accessing our spiritual courage and acting with spiritual
integrity is the journey. It is how we move from concept
into Knowingness. We find that our strength comes from God
and we cannot but act with integrity when we feel God
moving through us. We find it really is not only simple,
but much easier than we suspected. We are not alone. God
is patiently awaiting us to choose to express Truth and it
is our Creator’s strength and love that sustains us. We
are not alone. There is no such thing as ‘alone’. The
only way to really know this is to experience it. Then, we
move from belief to knowing, from doubt to trust, and from
fear to love. The only way to experience it is to step out
into what may seem like an abyss, perhaps with our eyes
clenched shut and a deep breath, and act fully in accord
with what we know is Truth in every situation. Stepping
into that seeming chasm, we find there was a bridge
awaiting us all the time. It is the bridge from illusion
into truth, from lack into abundance, from fear into love.
Once stepped upon, there is no going back. And for this,
we are grateful.
So, simply ask yourself now, regarding any situation in
your life that you currently need to address (and you
already know what this is – it has come into your mind as
you read this), what is the Highest Good? What Truth do
you really already know? And when will you choose to step
forth and enact it? If not now, when? Love awaits your
return. All the universe stands with you. And you will
choose Truth now, will you not?
September Classes
Natural Remedies for Allergies and Asthma
Tired of feeling either groggy or jumpy from prescription
drugs for allergies and asthma? There are many natural,
safe methods you can learn and begin using to help yourSelf
feel better with no side effects. Things that work with
your body and are healthful; some do not even cost a dime!
Come learn several different holistic alternatives to drug
therapy (most of which can be used with your drugs, if you
want to keep those, still – this is all about having
Choices!)
Date: Tuesday, Sept. 14 Time: 7-9 pm Cost: $15
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Reiki Level One
In-depth teaching of exoteric and esoteric Reiki practices
including history, energy basics, hands on practice and
level one attunement with Reiki Master Elaine Melody
Thomas.
Date: Saturday, Sept 18 Time: 10 – 4 (one-hour lunch,
not included) Fee: $150
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AROMATHERAPY
In this fun, hands-on course, you will learn: history and
benefits of Aromatherapy /properties of individual
essential oils//applications for healthy living /how to
choose essential oils//how to choose the best carriers
/how to create your own products for health, beauty and
enhancing your environment /how aromatherapy affects us on
a physiological basis//how to group synergistic oils
together /how to combine aromatherapy with other holistic
and allopathic practices /contra-indications
Dates: Sept. 18 9am-4pm and Sept. 19 noon - 7pm
Cost: $300
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Stop Smoking Now
Reclaim your true identity as a non-smoker!!
You will: learn simple stress techniques//discover how
herbs can help with cravings // experience hypnosis for
nonsmoking//receive a reinforcment tape
Date: Sept 23 Time: 7 - 8:30 PM Fee: $50 (includes
tape and handouts)
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Natural Remedies for PMS (including hormonal migraines)
Pamprin not doing it for you? Tired of 'just dealing with
it'? There are many natural, safe methods you can learn and
begin using to help yourSelf feel better with no side
effects. Things that work with your body and are
healthful; some do not even cost a dime! Come learn
several different holistic alternatives to drug therapy
(most of which can be used with your drugs, if you want to
keep those, still – this is all about having Choices!)
Date: Thursday, Sept 30 Time: 7-9 pm Cost: $15
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call 614.261.9165 to register for all classes
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