New Year’s Diet Resolution: No Deprivation Weight Loss Diets!

Throughout the holidays many people have consumed more rich, fatty, sugary foods than they should have in a matter of two weeks. To bring in the New Year, many people have resolved to go on yet another diet. Are you one of those people? Those extra holiday pounds added to the rest of the weight you want to lose could make dieting seem like an overwhelming task. Which diet will you chose: Vegetarian, Atkins, The Cookie Diet, Fit for Life, The Zone, Weight Watchers, Raw Foods, Juicing, or Cabbage Soup? READ MORE HERE...

Q&A w/ Juliette Aiyana: Chinese Herbalism Straight answers about the modern practice of Chinese herbal medicine

Q&A with Juliette Aiyana:

Chinese Herbalism: Straight answers about the modern practice

of Chinese herbal medicine

Here is a link to an interview I did for InnerRewards.com E-Zine.

After you read my interview, surf the InnerRewards site for other interesting interviews and articles on

a variety of health and wellness topics.

In the interview, I answer such questions as:

-What are the common uses of Chinese herbs?

-Why use Chinese herbs instead of Western herbs?

-What makes herbs effective? Why do they work for some and not others?

And much more!! Read it HERE.

Old ideas are new again in cancer research

The New York Times published a very interesting article called Forty Year's War- Old Ideas Spur New Approaches in Cancer Fight

This article shows that the majority of medical researcher's need to listen to the few, and, listen much sooner. It also delves deeper into the idea that cancer grows based on it's environment within the body. But what makes it grow within the body? The environment around us- that is chemicals in our food, drink, chemicals in the air that we use to clean our homes, work places and in the schools. This news is nothing new under the sun but, thankfully, the attention is.

Keep yourself healthy- use natural cleaners, eat pesticide free foods, eat whole, fresh, locally grown foods, (or at least frozen organic veggies if fresh is hard for you to find in your town) and avoid prepackaged/chemical rich foods like a, well, like a cancer.

Holiday Massage Special!

The talented massage therapist, Patrick Harewood, is now renting space here at Aiyana Acupuncture & Chinese Herbs. This is exciting news because many of you ask me for referrals to local massage therapists.

To celebrate the holidays, he is offering a special rate of 15% off your first and second massage, if you book your appointment before December 31^st, 2009. (You must book before this date, but you can schedule the appointment for a later date in case you can’t make in during the busy holiday season. The rate cannot be applied to packages).

I have received a massage from Patrick about one month ago and felt deeply relaxed, not to mention pain-free. I loved all the assisted stretching that he incorporated into the treatment. His massage is wonderful gift to give to a loved-one, or for you to combat holiday stress.

Regular Rates:

60min: $100

90min: $140

Packages:

Series of 5 or more sessions: 10% off

Series of 10 or more: 15% off

Biography:

Patrick Harewood has been a licensed massage therapist since 2006 and has worked at numerous spas in the New York City area including the Great Jones Spa and Jumeriah Essex House's Spa. Patrick is an alumnus of the prestigious Swedish Institute in New York City. He left a successful twelve-year career as a news producer for CNN and CBS News in 2006 to become a full-time massage therapist.

He is a skilled and dynamic body worker with a passion for what he does. Patrick is trained in all major massage modalities including Swedish, Deep Tissue, Shiatsu and Sports Massage. Although he customizes each session to meet individual client needs, he incorporates stretching in almost all massages.

Stretching increases flexibility, helping you comfortably and fluidly perform life’s daily activities and help reduce the risk of muscle and, joint and tendon injuries. Stretching can help eliminate low back pain, and also increases circulation by stimulating blood flow to the muscles, bringing nourishment and getting rid of waste byproducts in muscle tissue. It can also shorten recovery time if you’ve had any muscle injuries. Stretching is a great stress reliever and simply feels good. “Most of us simply don’t stretch enough. So, I do it for you. Everyone seems to really like that part of the massage”.

“Massage allows me to help people feel good in their bodies. The reward is immediate. I get to make a difference in people’s lives in a very unique and personal way. The result is a wonderfully relaxing and therapeutic experience for whomever I am fortunate enough to have on my table. I love what I do. Being a massage therapist gives me a freedom and creative opportunity I could not find within the confines of traditional corporate environments.”

To schedule an appointment with Patrick contact him via email at Patharewood@gmail.com or call him at 646-326-3958.

Change is Freedom

"When desire is replaced by equanimity, and awareness of all phenomena thus unfolds without reference to self, we gain the freedom to move along with change rather than setting ourselves against it.". -Andrew Olendski

FREE Prenatal Yoga in NYC

YES! Free! New York's Prenatal Yoga Center is offering free classes taught by student's in the yoga teaching program. Here is the deal:

Free Prenatal Yoga Classes!

Our Fall 2009 teacher trainees will be teaching the following
class as part of their final examination:

Saturday, December 12 | 1:30-3pm
Monday, December 14 |12:15-1:45pm
Tuesday, December 15 | 4-5:30pm
Wednesday, December 16 | 3:15-4:45pm
Tuesday, January 5 | 4-5:30pm
Wednesday, January 6 | 3:15-4:45pm
SAturday, Janury 16 | 1:30-3pm

Each class is also supervised by Prenatal Yoga Center staff.
Admission is FREE, however we do ask that you sign up in advance, as classes are limited to 10 students each. Additionally, if you do reserve a spot, please make every effort to attend - or let us know well in advance so that we can fill that spot.

Please call 212-362-2985 for availability or to register!

Lotion and Cream Making Class- Online! Great holiday gifts!

Learn to make lotions and creams in the comfort of your own home at a time that is convenient for you. Joan Morais is a Cosmetic Formulator, Certified Aromatherapist and Seasoned Instructor. She will show you how easy it is to make lotions and creams. Joan demonstrates how to make a tried, tested and favorite Moisturizing Body Lotion.

You will be able to watch the video as many times as you like so you can create successful lotions and creams. This is the next best thing to taking a class in person with Joan.

You will learn
~ An excellent formulation using emulsifying wax and palm stearic wax-never published before.
~ How to preserve lotions and creams.
~ Good Manufacturing Practices.
~ All about the best ingredients for natural lotions and creams.
~ How to use essential oils for scent and therapeutic value.
~ Packaging and labeling lotions and creams.
~ Resources for supplies; a great source for airless pump containers at a reasonable price.

~Plus lots more.

You will receive an INSTANT DOWNLOAD link for the e-video and the e-class handout. You can save the e-video and the e-handout to your computer.

Save money by not making the costly trial and error mistakes.

Cost: Special New Release Price for a Limited Time Only, Save $25

$150 includes e-video and e-handout

More Information

Email

info@joanmorais.com

Call 707 426-9480

To Purchase click here>>

The Ultimate Swine Flu Survival Guide

The Ultimate Swine Flu Survival Guide

A book review by Juliette Aiyana, L.Ac., Herbalist, Author

New York City doctor, Vincent M. Pedre III, wrote his 92-page primer published by Wellness Media in an effort to debunk Swine Flu (H1N1) myths, to provide straight facts about the vaccines and to offer integrative and natural solutions for the prevention and treatment of the flu. I recommend this book for anyone who wants to learn more about how to take charge of their health. It is available as a soft-cover book or as an E-book.

Dr. Pedre’s book is well written, straight forward and easy to understand. I read in it two hours during my short commute to and from work. The book gives easy to integrate strategies to treat and prevent the flu. And although it focuses on H1N1 flu, his advice could be used for any strain of flu during any flu season.

In my clinical experience, the tips he gives for natural prevention are sound such as; getting enough sleep, washing hands with soap and water, Vitamin D3 supplementation, eating well and more. I am, however, surprised that he does not mention supplementation with the commonly known Chinese herb, Astragalus root, because there have been many research studies supporting its’ use for the prevention of H1N1 and other viral strains. Chinese medicine uses this herb to boost immunity, to prevent and treat a variety of viral diseases. And speaking of Chinese medicine, as a CM practitioner, I disagree with Dr. Pedre's recommendation to juice raw vegetables and drink them daily. Chinese physicians view raw foods as cold and dampening which can create a more vulnerable environment in the body that can easily lead it contracting a cold or flu. Certainly vegetables provide antioxidants, vitamins and minerals which help boost the immune system. My personal choice would be to eat lots of whole, cooked or lightly steamed vegetables.

“The Ultimate Swine Flu Survival Guide” is chock full of helpful information. To order the Dr. Pedre’s book, log onto the website: http://www.theultimateswinefluguide.com/. This website also has an informative and regularly updated blog, and news updates, that you can check out.

And, if you are wondering which brand of vaccines contain do and do not mercury a.k.a. Thirmerosal (and other adjuvants) you can visit this FDA site which lists all the brands and ingredients.

Here are The Top 7 Prevention Tips from Dr. Pedre’s book:

Tip #1: Wash your hands regularly throughout the day.

Tip #2: Get plenty of rest, especially when feeling run-down.

Tip #3: Boost immunity with Dr. Pedre’s The Swine Flu Survival Diet.

Tip #4: Optimize your Vitamin D levels.

Tip #5: Take Black Elderberry daily.

Tip #6: Take a daily dose of Vitamin C.

Tip # 7: Take a daily dose of Zinc at the first sign of swine flu symptoms.

Don't forget that acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine has been used for thousands of years for the prevention and treatment of a variety of flu viruses.