Finding the True Harmony within you

Skin Care Health Tips- Take Your Vitamins

Are you breaking out? Is your skin too oily? Maybe you are using all the right products, but what about your diet? Getting the right vitamins into your body is essential for healthy skin. The only vitamins our bodies produce on their own are vitamin D and K, so you really need to make sure you are getting all other vitamins from your diet or by taking supplements. Taking a daily food-based multivitamin can help your skin. We carry these multivitamins and other supplements right here in our office!  Pick some up today!

Call (480) 539-6646 today to set up your appointment with Tasia Klein, our Licensed Aesthetician! She has advanced knowledge in treating acne, rosacea, aging and sensitive skin.  Tasia's approach to skin care is very holistic: she believes that eating right, exercising, drinking water, and living a balanced life all complement having beautiful, youthful skin.

Reiki and the Nervous System

This Reiki study was published in a peer reviewed scientific journal. The study involved 45 healthy people who were divided into 3 groups of 15 each. One group received Reiki and rest, another group received placebo, Reiki, and rest. The placebo treatment was given exactly the same way as the Reiki treatments were given in the first group except that those who gave them had not had Reiki training. The third group received only rest. The study recorded a number of vital statistics, including heart rate, systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, skin temperature, and respiration rate at regular intervals. This study revealed a significant reduction in diastolic blood pressure and heart rate in the Reiki group that didn’t appear in the placebo group or the control group, thus tending to indicate that Reiki created an important effect that was not caused by suggestion. This was a small study, but the quality of its design and the positive results it produced indicates that additional larger scale studies are warranted.

The complete study (“Autonomic Nervous-System-Changes During Reiki Treatment: A Preliminary Study”) was published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine Volume 10, Number 6. Also see The Science of Reiki.

 

Call 480-539-6646 to schedule an appointment with Reiki Master Hila Ferguson today!  Discover the positive changes that Reiki can bring to your life!

Daily Health Tips – Pelvic Pain in Pregnancy

Try sitting on a birthing ball (exercise ball) with legs at a 45 degree angle and rocking hips back and forth.

To reach or book an appointment with Dr.Christine Brass-Jones, OB/GYN, at the Center for True Harmony Wellness and Medicine in Mesa, AZ call (480)539-6646 or visit our website at www.trueharmonywellness.com.

Natural Methods of Labor Induction

Acupuncture

Research has shown that Acupuncture during the late stage of pregnancy will improve cervical ripening, increase likelihood of spontaneous labor, decrease likelihood of C-section delivery, and decrease average labor time.

Reflexology

Reflexology can help “kick-start” labor.  If your labor has stalled or simply not clicked-in yet then reflexology can stimulates your body into committing to the process of labor quite effectively. Reflexology will also increase effectiveness of contractions and decrease labor time.

The Center for True Harmony recommends that pre-labor acupuncture and/or reflexology begin at 38wks or 2 wks prior to due date (EDC).  For optimal results acupuncture and/or reflexology treatments should be done at least 2 times a week.

There are no potential risks or side-effects to the infant or mother.  The down side to these treatments is that labor may not start immediately.   Acupuncture and reflexology cane be done in combination for added benefit or alone.

Always contact your physician to discuss your options. 

To schedule an appointment with our Naturopathic Doctor, Denise Grobe, for Acupuncture or our Licensed Massage Therapist, Traci Fors, for Reflexology.  Call 480-539-6646.  Visit www.trueharmonywellness.com for more information.

Foot Facts and Toe Tiblets by Traci Fors of True Harmony

Foot Facts for the Week of February 23

 

Cranial Sacral Unwinding and your pregnancy

 

During pregnancy, one of the primary focuses is to release restrictions in the pelvis to resolve back and hip pain and tension, and to prepare for an optimal labor and birth, including promoting optimal fetal positioning. Cranial Sacral Unwinding does just this.  Restrictions in the body and pelvis can be released by using this technique which assists the pregnant women along her journey into mothering and encourages an optimal birthing experience.

 

 

Traci Fors is a licensed massage therapist, specializing in Reflexology, Toe Reading, Cranial Unwinding, and Swedish massage at the Center for True Harmony Wellness and Medicine. Call or email for an appointment today at 480-539-6646 or info@trueharmonywellness.com

Skin Care Health Tips-Choosing a Toner That's Right For Combination Skin

Your toner should compliment your cleanser.  If you have combination skin you need to use an oil control toner in the morning such as Rhonda Allison’s Beta Green Tea Toner. At night put moisture back into your skin by using Rhonda Allison’s Purifying Toner.  For the best choice visit an Aesthetician who will help decide what right for your skin.

Call (480) 539-6646 today to set up your appointment with Tasia Klein, our Licensed Aesthetician! She has advanced knowledge in treating acne, rosacea, aging and sensitive skin. Tasia's approach to skin care is very holistic: she believes that eating right, exercising, drinking water, and living a balanced life all complement having beautiful, youthful skin. www.trueharmonywellness.com 2152 S. Vineyard #138 Mesa, AZ 85210

Massage and Cortisol Levels

Cortisol has been termed “the stress hormone” because it is secreted in higher levels during the body’s ‘fight or flight’ response to stress, and is responsible for several stress-related shifts in the body.

Cortisol is an important part of the body’s response to stress. It is also important that the body’s relaxation response is able to ‘turn on’ so the body’s functions can return to normal when not in a state of stress. Unfortunately, in our high-stress culture, the body’s stress response is activated so often that the body doesn’t always have a chance to return to normal.  This can result in a state of chronic stress.

Many of the research projects done by the Touch Research Institute in Miami show that not only do people feel better after receiving massage but when their levels of cortisol are tested, they are significantly lower in those who have received a massage! 

Massage can play a huge role in helping your body find that state of non-stress.  This is the place where you can get the rest you need to build your immune system, re-build cells and where your digestive system can focus on what it needs to do, when you receive massage regularly.

Daily Health Tips – Pelvic Pain in Pregnancy

Try stretching the hips to open up the pelvis. You can do this with stretches on your own, or try a Prenatal Yoga Class.

To reach or book an appointment with Dr.Christine Brass-Jones, OB/GYN, at the Center for True Harmony Wellness and Medicine in Mesa, AZ call (480)539-6646 or visit our website at www.trueharmonywellness.com.

Foot Facts and Toe Tiblets by Traci Fors of True Harmony

Foot Facts for the Week of February 16

 

Cranial Sacral Unwinding and your child

 

Cranial Sacral Unwinding is a powerful method for restoring balance in infants and children. During birth, the bones of a baby's head glide over each other to make the head small enough to pass through the birth canal. After the child is born, the bones slide back to their optimal positions. Often, however, especially after a prolonged or difficult birth, the bones don't return to their proper places. This is even truer if forceps, suction or other interventions were used during the birth. The misplaced bones can restrict movement of cranial membranes and fluid, thus creating unbalanced pressures in the brain. A cranial sacral unwinding session can help the bones find their way back to their balanced positions, which helps the baby to naturally settle into optimal health.

 

 

Traci Fors is a licensed massage therapist, specializing in Reflexology, Toe Reading, Cranial Unwinding, and Swedish massage at the Center for True Harmony Wellness and Medicine. Call or email for an appointment today at 480-539-6646 or info@trueharmonywellness.com

Chocolate-Cherry Facials!

For the month of February Chocolate Facials are available!  Enhance the sensations of smell while bathing your skin with antioxidants. This facial is a natural mood-enhancer. It adds softness and soothing emolience to dry, irritated skin. Chocolate has a high content of polyphenols and essential fatty acids for potent antioxidant support.   Not only will it make you happy, but it will improve the health, tone and texture of your skin.  Adding the cherry mask will shed away dead skin making your skin soft and increasing the benefit the chocolate brings. 

To create an even more luxurious atmosphere, while melting into the facial you can also receive a Reflexology session with Traci Fors, our licensed Massage Therapist. This "foot massage" helps with stress relief, flushing of toxins and an overall energy boost. Together this is truly an extraordinary spa service!

 

Happy Valentine’s Day!

 

Call (480) 539-6646 today to set up your appointment with Tasia Klein, our Licensed Aesthetician! She has advanced knowledge in treating acne, rosacea, aging and sensitive skin. Tasia's approach to skin care is very holistic: she believes that eating right, exercising, drinking water, and living a balanced life all complement having beautiful, youthful skin. www.trueharmonywellness.com 2152 S. Vineyard #138

Mesa

, AZ 85210.