tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-92171371198431627072024-03-13T13:51:33.544-10:00Mind Your Body - Hawaii Raw Detoxification RetreatLearn more from Dr. Baylac about health improvement, weight loss, freedom from addictions - how it is achieved via raw detoxification, water fasting or juice fastingrawdetoxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13509691815357719461noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9217137119843162707.post-24012750556915767872011-02-17T10:32:00.003-10:002011-07-22T17:25:26.839-10:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLmOCjD79smNdgg2dMRmV8_mMbUlwzkUy-joU_jQqVFbKkUh5i1AdDHH3Ekh9spqlaJyhPLGQnwwiP5Fhq1hj890UODrAzb8CZxsQm62QhGzpFAbpfffS_M9jgv_eB_gwf8tx9QUko2Nc/s1600/IMG_9415.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLmOCjD79smNdgg2dMRmV8_mMbUlwzkUy-joU_jQqVFbKkUh5i1AdDHH3Ekh9spqlaJyhPLGQnwwiP5Fhq1hj890UODrAzb8CZxsQm62QhGzpFAbpfffS_M9jgv_eB_gwf8tx9QUko2Nc/s200/IMG_9415.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574760349654067746" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj84cGt2ADqcJRrNcEInFB_mJBJAeXfN1ONFXEYZ5NP8k9jKtH9E13yRTUlXClJniGxf-PKT05xgWfuHxpIUlscLAcFvEQtXneKVl4VMSW7VnLFfBtIgMKgHUitSv4bReo95O7NwxsBtc/s1600/IMG_9404.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj84cGt2ADqcJRrNcEInFB_mJBJAeXfN1ONFXEYZ5NP8k9jKtH9E13yRTUlXClJniGxf-PKT05xgWfuHxpIUlscLAcFvEQtXneKVl4VMSW7VnLFfBtIgMKgHUitSv4bReo95O7NwxsBtc/s200/IMG_9404.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574759728205507954" border="0" /></a>drbaylachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11961331418552826376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9217137119843162707.post-13920399466735178392011-02-17T10:18:00.003-10:002011-07-22T17:24:24.728-10:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkBeuKBm2nSx16RRDNhmrQAM9WeEhLI-b9B3E7wAXiqTzLi8Aj2fYRgxeV9OAvR7AqXiSt7sf_OVUMGpcoKzGWY13yGpyDOIL1_5EHLIfAZNbEIlKgbG4nqOlhUNUWoWCt02-YKxyRENA/s1600/DSCF1364.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkBeuKBm2nSx16RRDNhmrQAM9WeEhLI-b9B3E7wAXiqTzLi8Aj2fYRgxeV9OAvR7AqXiSt7sf_OVUMGpcoKzGWY13yGpyDOIL1_5EHLIfAZNbEIlKgbG4nqOlhUNUWoWCt02-YKxyRENA/s200/DSCF1364.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574758915396721186" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWstcRwI7TbZcxWKJz5LC1pyT-rfw1Ufr5s2HB9wECvMQfSzitO223bacebRv2NAoNT4Bv_vycesrOj0ihfIUhyphenhyphen1vQhxlAqmQ-q8uceDzQjpcIcovHDh3NAx4Y1qExzt9mywbuqPnptYI/s1600/DSCF1363.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWstcRwI7TbZcxWKJz5LC1pyT-rfw1Ufr5s2HB9wECvMQfSzitO223bacebRv2NAoNT4Bv_vycesrOj0ihfIUhyphenhyphen1vQhxlAqmQ-q8uceDzQjpcIcovHDh3NAx4Y1qExzt9mywbuqPnptYI/s200/DSCF1363.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574757156693840290" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7eGMR75mOkOPuH2fupukvgMZDJRoTlZlZyZz1IZ8e7ZwCto7l4YHp86lBJ3AYdSWAEvFbAKQb2J22mH65sohmrXDr9rYFZ8S4kuXeza0PSiAq4BpTfSVQrtz-eGsquRXTX1u6HCYWWyg/s1600/DSCF1359.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7eGMR75mOkOPuH2fupukvgMZDJRoTlZlZyZz1IZ8e7ZwCto7l4YHp86lBJ3AYdSWAEvFbAKQb2J22mH65sohmrXDr9rYFZ8S4kuXeza0PSiAq4BpTfSVQrtz-eGsquRXTX1u6HCYWWyg/s200/DSCF1359.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574756349184787314" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7eGMR75mOkOPuH2fupukvgMZDJRoTlZlZyZz1IZ8e7ZwCto7l4YHp86lBJ3AYdSWAEvFbAKQb2J22mH65sohmrXDr9rYFZ8S4kuXeza0PSiAq4BpTfSVQrtz-eGsquRXTX1u6HCYWWyg/s1600/DSCF1359.JPG"><br /></a>drbaylachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11961331418552826376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9217137119843162707.post-35512115851456313512010-12-13T10:48:00.005-10:002011-07-22T17:22:59.247-10:00Internship Experience: Reflections from Julia Strickler, ND<div><i>Our current intern, Julia Strickler ND, will be leaving in December. She reveals a little about her experience here with us.</i></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK_qiXQVqNuXwJxExP2pXeRG_tYE_OPo9V6xDTZyzHItndTCnhoZEjrB839CkYFvBuIj5NsZGiF_K5V5fX9XBRl3UWTckzD_wrgr26KZT42MDq8iGraUrbsCHEaHyeraOGnGPqs846mH4/s1600/DSC02068.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK_qiXQVqNuXwJxExP2pXeRG_tYE_OPo9V6xDTZyzHItndTCnhoZEjrB839CkYFvBuIj5NsZGiF_K5V5fX9XBRl3UWTckzD_wrgr26KZT42MDq8iGraUrbsCHEaHyeraOGnGPqs846mH4/s200/DSC02068.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547851025225032978" border="0" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I seized the opportunity to intern at the <a href="http://www.blogger.com/mindyourbody.info">Hawaii Naturopathic Retreat Center</a> for three months after graduation. I was eager for warmth, sunshine, and clinical experience as a new doctor from Seattle. I looked forward to seeing the power of naturopathic medicine working in a retreat setting after extensive work in out-patient clinical settings. I was also looking forward to working in a place that combined a spiritual retreat experience with healing via detoxification.</div><div><br /></div><div>In October, I arrived on the Big Island not really sure what to expect, but excited for whatever may lay ahead. I visited Hawaii once twenty years ago and have limited memories about the experience. People told me that this part of the island was fairly rural, it could rain a lot, and that I needed to adapt to local living and pace of life as soon as possible. All of this has proven to be true! Before arriving, I understood the basic layout of the internship. I would divide my time between two locations. Initially I would shadow Dr. Baylac and learn how the retreat center functioned. Then I would develop more independence and we would alternate visiting with patients and have more separate responsibilities. </div><div><br /></div><div>My first day was a whirlwind. After a brief tour of where the office is located, I went with Dr. Baylac to where the center was operating at full force – 2 patients doing Gerson Therapy, 4 patients doing various detox or addiction programs. It was exciting and offered the challenge and opportunity that I was looking for after graduation. After being shown how things operate here – from visiting with patients to folding laundry to online marketing – I began to gradually take on more responsibilities, offering my own skills as a doctor and healer. Dr. Baylac worked with my strengths and helped to develop a flexible schedule that worked for both of us. While here, I have had the opportunity to work with nature cure and nutrient therapy, enemas and meditation, exercise therapy and hydrotherapy, incorporating regular swims in the ocean with sea turtles, and much much more!</div><div><br /></div><div>Everyday I wake up in disbelief at the abundance of natural beauty and deep healing power of nature that flourishes in Hawaii. As a doctor, it is a gift to work with patients who are committed to their healing process. Each of the patients that came to Hawaii Naturopathic Retreat Center demonstrated the inherent healing power and wisdom of the body. When a person is given the right physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual tools and the time to heal, amazing results are achieved! I am leaving Hawaii with a deeper awareness of how to support people through intensive times of healing, a greater knowledge of raw foods, an enhanced sensitivity to nature….and a great tan!</div><div><br /></div><div>(Above I am preparing to teach a patient how to do a coffee enema. This is how to truly experience Kona coffee!!)</div><div><br /></div><div><!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNoteLevel1" style="margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><i>Dr. Julia Strickler graduated from Bastyr University.<span style=""> </span>After completing her internship at Hawaii Naturopathic Retreat Center, she will return to Austin, Texas to practice naturopathic medicine, focusing on developing healthy lifestyle habits and choices for people with chronic disease.<span style=""> </span>You can contact her at <a href="mailto:drjuliastrickler@gmail.com">julia.strickler@gmail.com</a> or read about her time in Hawaii at <a href="http://www.blogger.com/JuliaInHawaii.blogspot.com">JuliaInHawaii.blogspot.com</a> </i></p> <!--EndFragment--> </div>drbaylachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03864964079651758503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9217137119843162707.post-8690975664568685462010-11-17T07:25:00.004-10:002010-11-17T07:39:54.649-10:00Kilauea Iki trail, walking through the crater.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgynrJaH0zqjc2UxWqNu18T66JQIIRkirodpI1vbwlLO2EHwifisdV6YcH22RgJSl2nPi8PHCqGeL93Na7kmWNT-e2M9jtYbNaUwxyHhsToxJSZqaTVD0ZBeGA-nTltF5DYsvbB9KCcq9I/s1600/_MG_4292.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgynrJaH0zqjc2UxWqNu18T66JQIIRkirodpI1vbwlLO2EHwifisdV6YcH22RgJSl2nPi8PHCqGeL93Na7kmWNT-e2M9jtYbNaUwxyHhsToxJSZqaTVD0ZBeGA-nTltF5DYsvbB9KCcq9I/s400/_MG_4292.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540573861915734162" /></a><br /><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">One of our favorite trips is the Kilauea Iki trail in the Kilauea National Park. It is a 4 mile loop and an amazing hike. The trail begins by going down into the crater through the rainforest, followed by a flat portion in the crater surrounded with surreal lava and misty clouds coming out of it. The hike ends by hiking out through the rain forest enchanted with bird songs and the silent murmur of wilderness ends the hike. </span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Most recently we had a fun excursion with 3 of our guests. The juicing program does not stop during our excursion!</span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Emile and F. drinking a carrot apple juice after the walk (Center). Dr. Baylac (Left).</span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">photo credit: Emile G</span></p>drbaylachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03864964079651758503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9217137119843162707.post-38289579997884930242010-11-16T13:14:00.003-10:002011-07-22T17:27:33.323-10:00Depression, Anxiety, Panic Attack and the Smothering of the Life Force<!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=";font-family:arial;font-size:small;" >The natural life force expresses itself in the body and the mind through pleasure, happiness and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">wellbeing</span>. Physical, intellectual and sexual pleasure, a feeling of serenity, joy, spontaneity, trust and connection with the environment are all characteristics of a successful inheritance from nature <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">adapted</span> to life. However, this gift may be spoiled. More and more individuals encounter difficulties in sustaining enough interest or passion for life, lose motivation and seek help. More and more people get diagnosed with depression and even more are undiagnosed and untreated. Anxiety is the most common underlying cause of many physical illnesses. Most people who suffer from drug addiction, eating disorder or obsessive compulsive are also anxious and depressed. A lot of people who suffer from a terminal illness also suffer from depression and anxiety. Psychiatrists diagnose more and more people with depression and anxiety and prescribe more and more drugs and less and less psychotherapy. But drugs do not work. If we like to prevent young people suicide, alcoholism, drug addiction and crime we must give a good look at how our society creates anxious people and how it treats it.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Anxiety and depression go hand in hand. Depression manifests mostly on the mental emotional plane with negative <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">ideation</span>, sleep and eating disturbance while anxiety is one step further and manifests also on the physical plane with physiological disturbances. Most of the symptoms of anxiety are the physiological manifestation of fear: Palpitation, sweating profusely, low fever, tremor, dizziness, difficulty breathing.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">In both cases, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">ideation</span> is driven by self-destructiveness with a focus either on past traumatic events over which one had no control or future catastrophic thinking.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">These symptoms culminate in a panic or anxiety attack to the point where the person fears losing her mind and/or her body; she fears dying. If untreated, this can have serious chronic consequences on physical or mental health.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=";font-family:arial;font-size:small;" ><b>What smothers the life force?</b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><i>The life force and the mind</i></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><i></i></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=";font-family:arial;font-size:small;" >How come a human being who was given the gift of life can come to such suffering? What are the processes that contribute to this progressive smothering of the life force and what has led an individual to be encased in an armor of fear?</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><i>Inner conflict</i><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Something happened that was out of the person control and the person cannot accept it. For instance, a mother had her children taken away through a custody case, or someone is on probation and continuing illegal activities. Anger and fear build up. Energy is needed to control these emotions so that they do not surface and this inner conflict damages the life force.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=";font-family:arial;font-size:small;" > </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><i>Compromising</i><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">The damage is progressive, and one is not aware of it: One is compromising their ideal to live in a convenient situation and their spirit dies. For instance a woman sacrifices her life for the convenience of financial support.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><i>Isolation, lack of support and nurturing</i> slowly undermine the life force and one loses the will to live.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><i>Negativity, poor self-esteem, self-judgment, fear of living</i><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">The life force is synonymous to a strong spontaneous vector turned outwardly with trust and love. Education and upbringing teach children how to tame and sometime how to repress this life force. Unhappy parents teach their children how to die inside in order to survive in a sad world.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Fear is the anticipation of a negative event in the future and the inability to live the present moment.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=";font-family:arial;font-size:small;" > </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">The problem is with the mind and the solution is with the mind. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">This is why </span></span><span style="color:blue;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span><span>cognitive therapy</span></span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> works so well for depression.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><i>Amending the mind</i><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">First of all, all adolescents on the verge of joining adulthood are confronted with this issue of deciding if they want to live or die. To engage life we need to consciously want to be here and contribute something to our world or planet. After one makes the decision to live, one sees the necessity to build a positive belief system that sustains life. The depressed person needs help to examine her/his entire system of thoughts and see if this system is adapted to sustaining life. If not it needs to be replaced by a positive one. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">For instance, one may think that the world is false, corrupted and violent and rather than be negative and depressed about it <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">chooses</span> to create a supportive environment and a life of service and dedication to good.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><i>Ignoring the mind</i><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Because the problem is with the mind another solution is also out of the mind and</span></span><span style="color:blue;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> meditation</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> is another avenue to treat depression and anxiety. When this deep connection with oneself is attained the small disturbances are less likely to be overwhelming and to overtake reality.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">The life force and brain chemistry <o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">There is no doubt that the life force anchors in the brain. The brain needs oxygen and nutrients to function properly. If we eat a diet deficient in amino acids, vitamins and minerals we will not synthesize the feel good neurotransmitters such as dopamine, serotonin or endorphins. If we live a sedentary lifestyle, our blood is not oxygenated properly and the driving force to make energy. If we eat hydrogenated fats and not enough polyunsaturated fats, our cell membrane lacks essential fatty acids that give it its flexibility and oxygen cannot penetrate the cell. So the problem is really in the lifestyle that this society is offering. This society is fabricating depressed and anxious people by feeding them dead food and breaks their spirit by offering materialistic goals. We now have a population of unmotivated unhappy people who have no desire to participate in this world to whom we are feeding drugs that do not work. What works are </span></span><span style="color:blue;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">lifestyle changes</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">, better nutrition, and an active lifestyle with regular </span></span><span style="color:blue;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">physical exercise</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">. We could save many lives if everyone had access to information about alternatives to drugs. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Drugs do not work<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Prozac, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Celexa</span>, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Paxil</span>, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Wellbutrin</span>, Zoloft, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Effexor</span>, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Trazodone</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">,. </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Pharmaceutical companies continue producing new generations of antidepressant that hide the failure of the preceding one. Just a new name but the same product! Most people who seek help from me for depression and anxiety are taking antidepressants, anti-anxiety and sleeping aids and still are not feeling good, still have suicidal thoughts and need assistance. The drugs may have helped initially for a month or two because drugs increase the levels of feel good neurotransmitters. They initially boost the energy, and restore the pleasure of being alive, but eventually the body gets habituated to the artificially increased levels of serotonin or dopamine and their effects become null. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Drugs cannot be a permanent answer because the existential cause of depression must be addressed and the starving brain must be properly nourished. Because of either a poor nutrition or a sedentary, stressful and mentally and physically toxic lifestyle people may become deficient in feel good neurotransmitters and supplementation with amino acid precursors vitamins and minerals is essential to get started. Tests may be ran to adapt the protocol to each specific case. Ultimately a </span></span><span style="color:blue;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">lifestyle change</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> and sometime long-term psychotherapy are needed. </span></span><span style="color:blue;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Raw food nutrition</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> is a great approach because it matches the life force and supplies a massive amount of undamaged nutrients. Exercise is a natural way to increase endorphins and has shown to be as efficacious as antidepressants to cure depression.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">To treat depression and anxiety naturally and permanently </span></span><a href="http://www.rawdetox.org/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">www.rawdetox.org</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.mindyourbody.info/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">www.mindyourbody.info</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> </span></span><o:p></o:p></p> <!--EndFragment-->drbaylachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03864964079651758503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9217137119843162707.post-45657769319170718072010-11-16T13:11:00.005-10:002011-07-22T17:16:10.321-10:00Interns Wanted at Hawaii Naturopathic Retreat Center<p style="margin: 0px; text-align: center; font: 12px Helvetica;"><b>INTERNS NEEDED FOR HAWAII INPATIENT FACILITY </b></p> <p style="margin: 0px; text-align: center; font: 12px Helvetica;"><b>TREATING ADDICTION, CANCER AND CHRONIC DISEASE</b></p> <p style="margin: 0px; text-align: center; font: 12px Helvetica;"><b> WITH NUTRITION AND LIFESTYLE CHANGES</b></p> <p style="margin: 0px; text-align: center; font: 12px Helvetica; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0px; font: 12px Helvetica;">Hawaii Naturopathic Retreat Center, an in-patient facility, provides 3 month long internships for naturopathic doctors who want to learn more about detoxification and lifestyle changes with raw food nutrition, juices, exercise and mind-body medicine in the treatment of chronic disease. Candidates must believe in a Nature Cure approach and must be familiar with at least one of the following modalities: IV therapy, raw food nutrition, exercise therapy and possibly practice some mind body procedures such as meditation, yoga, EFT, stress management, breath work or other psychotherapy or bodywork techniques. Interns may apply for an extension or a permanent remunerated employment.</p> <p style="margin: 0px; font: 12px Helvetica;">Interns will have free room and board and work 40 hours per week. The work will consist in preparing for patients treatment plan and stay: </p> <p style="margin: 0px; font: 12px Helvetica;">Review of medical records, questionnaire, lab work and assessment</p> <p style="margin: 0px; font: 12px Helvetica;">Make sure supplies and staff are ready for patient arrival. </p> <p style="margin: 0px; font: 12px Helvetica;">Daily medical supervision.</p> <p style="margin: 0px; font: 12px Helvetica;">Supervise patient program.</p> <p style="margin: 0px; font: 12px Helvetica;">Follow up phone consultations.</p> <p style="margin: 0px; font: 12px Helvetica;">Research medical conditions and write articles.</p> <p style="margin: 0px; font: 12px Helvetica;">Some office and administrative work. Answer phone calls enquiries, filing, place food and supplement orders and prepare staff and patient schedule.</p> <p style="margin: 0px; font: 12px Helvetica;">Food shopping at farmers markets, once or twice a week.</p> <p style="margin: 0px; font: 12px Helvetica;">In exchange interns will be given supervision and guidance in their work. They will start patient's visits with a senior doctor until they feel comfortable doing the visits on their own and will meet as often as necessary with the doctor to assess patients progress and review treatment plan. </p><p style="margin: 0px; font: 12px Helvetica;">Please check our websites at <a href="http://www.rawdetox.org"><span><span>www.rawdetox.org</span></span></a> or <a href="http://www.gersonhawaii.us">www.gersonhawaii.us</a> or <a href="http://www.mindyourbody.info">www.mindyourbody.info</a></p> <p style="margin: 0px; font: 12px Helvetica;">Then, send your letter of intent with a resume to <span style="text-decoration: underline;">office@mindyourbody.info</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:internship@rawdetox.org"></a></span></p> <p style="margin: 0px; font: 12px Helvetica;"><drbaylac@hawaiiantel.net></drbaylac@hawaiiantel.net></p> <p style="margin: 0px; font: 12px Helvetica;">Guidelines for starting internships are as follow: January, April, july and October, but some flexibility is possible.</p>drbaylachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03864964079651758503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9217137119843162707.post-13330392113780483932010-11-06T09:33:00.001-10:002010-11-06T09:34:53.752-10:00Passion, Not Addiction: How to break addictive habits<div>The facets of addiction </div><div>Addiction, from the standpoint of the patient is the awareness that one is engaged in an unhealthy compulsive behavior. From the standpoint of the practitioner, addiction is a complex behavior that needs to be approached with multiple therapies: nutritional medicine, cognitive and behavioral therapy, spiritual counseling, psychodynamic therapies, support groups and education.</div><div><br /></div><div>Addiction as a compulsive, out of control behavior</div><div>The person under the spell of addiction feels compelled to repeat a particular behavior and feels powerless to stop it. This is a state of bondage to a compulsive habit as a ritualistic response is to a certain internal emotional state, such as stress, boredom, pain, loneliness and /or external clues such as locations or situations. </div><div><br /></div><div>Addiction as an unhealthy habit</div><div>Drinking, smoking tobacco or marijuana, binging, purging, overeating, swallowing pharmaceutical drugs, sniffing cocaine, gambling, pornographic sex, are all behaviors that have serious health consequences from possible death from overdose to long term consequences on health. Long-term consequences depend on the specific substance abused and each specific habit. Behaviors involving substance abused such as tobacco addiction may lead to respiratory problems such as emphysema and lung cancer, methamphetamine abuse may lead to mental disorders or illness such as sleep disturbance and paranoia or schizophrenia. Purging may lead to Barrett Esophagus or tooth decay. Substance abuse involving needles lead to HIV and Hepatitis C.</div><div><br /></div><div>Addiction as awareness</div><div>Addiction cannot exist without awareness. Someone may be getting drunk every night at the pub and think that he is having fun, not being addicted. Someone may be thinking that purging after overeating is a good solution to her weight problem, not being addicted. Someone only thinks about himself or herself as an addict when they fail to avoid or stop their behavior. This awareness is the most important decisive factor in recovery. Patients who are not coming on their own choice but because a family member sends them, will have less chance of recovery than the patients who come because they realize that they need help to quit. The moment someone identifies as an addict and wants to undergo treatment, this awareness creates a distance between the addictive personality and the healthy one and the therapist may use the emergence of the healthy self to work with.</div><div> </div><div>Breaking the old habit</div><div>As therapists is our task to strengthen the non-addicted self in anyway possible to break the addictive behavior. Establishing a schedule with regular meals taken together and other activities during the day such as group support, daily medical check ups, work out sessions, meditation, counseling, walks, journaling, juices, all of these activities address the “sober” self. These activities create a demand to be present and break down old habits. Bringing people to the present with meditation helps them to break free from old habits.</div><div><br /></div><div>Biochemical rebalancing</div><div>Addictive behaviors interfere with brain chemistry by increasing dopamine levels in the pleasure center of the brain. Some substances can increase the release of dopamine to more than 600 times the normal production! On the other hand, a biochemical imbalance may be the cause of drug dependency. Deficiencies may be identified with laboratory testing or from a behavioral assessment. I found that patients benefit from taking few amino acid precursors of neurotransmitters.</div><div>Most often, other pathological mental states crop up in connection with addictive behaviors. A full psychological assessment should be performed and mental disorders such as depression, bipolar disorder or ADD should be treated, as they could be the cause or the result of the addictive behavior.</div><div><br /></div><div>Nutritional therapy</div><div>Addictive behaviors cause nutritional deficiencies. For instance, alcoholism causes thiamine, niacin and zinc deficiency as well as blood sugar imbalance. </div><div>In addition to deficiencies created by the drug itself people who abuse drugs tend to have poor nutritional habits. It is important to create new healthy habits. It is useful that patients start eating healthy meals regularly. I found that live raw foods have been very useful in the recovery process, both for their detoxifying and nutritional value. Live foods are full of life force and I have been absolutely baffled by the quick and strong turn around in patient's energy after just a few day of being here. </div><div><br /></div><div>Cognitive Behavioral interventions </div><div>Cognitive behavior interventions consist of helping patients to deal with triggers and stressors. Addiction is a quick fix to reestablish or increase a lost pleasurable internal state. As such, it always has something to do with pleasure. Role-playing between the addict and the non-addict, self-awareness exercises to identify behaviors associated and leading to the maladapted behavior, help the patient to step back and gain control over himself. We help patients to become aware of their inner program leading to addiction and help them to create innovative solution to deal with the issues that trigger the repetition of the addictive behavior</div><div><br /></div><div>Spiritual counseling</div><div>There is a lot of energy trapped into maintaining addictive behavior: secrecy, guilt, generating money, maintaining special places... and once this energy is freed it can be turned around and used in a positive manner. Spiritual teachers that we feature in our library may inspire patients. Everyone watches “The Secret”, some may tune into Eckart Tolle, and others enjoy the work of Byron Katie. Becoming aware of one's self destructiveness and practicing self love and trust alone, with a partner or in a group setting is the corner stone of a long recovery journey which turns into a spiritual journey.</div><div><br /></div><div>Physical exercise, and physical manifestations</div><div>Some other people may tune their energy more into the physical work and enjoy working out, walking or running daily. We had a patient who became passionate for physical exercise while at our center. He exercised for the first time in his life and wanted to continue at home. He transformed his basement, which used to be part of his addictive activities into a gym. Many who discovered the wonders of live raw foods want to continue on this plan and open a raw food restaurant.</div><div><br /></div><div>Psychodynamic therapy</div><div>Often, the first addictive behavior started very young, or maybe the addict modeled a parent, or was brought up in a dysfunctional family. Being in our retreat is the beginning of a long-term self-discovery process that never ends, a quest for freedom, truth and happiness.</div><div><br /></div><div>At Hawaii Naturopathic Retreat Center - for Fasting, Detoxification & Meditation we combine the best of detoxification methods with psychotherapy, meditation and spiritual ideas. In order to achieve maximal healing in minimal time. Read about our purpose and mission, and our philosophy and medical approach or visit our website rawdetox.org or mindyourbody.info</div>drbaylachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03864964079651758503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9217137119843162707.post-5536958623002898182010-11-03T15:19:00.000-10:002010-11-03T18:05:34.250-10:00Continued Success for Prostate Cancer - Our Colleague in Japan Shares his StoryHe wrote to us recently and this is what he said:<div>"I am still doing well and my PSA is still normal. The advantage of Gerson Therapy is that it can be practiced while continuing usual work. I had been seeing patients as a physician twice a week at Atsugi Satoh Hospital when I started the treatment for prostate cancer. Currently, I work there 4 days a week. I still enjoy the feeling of soil in a 300m field growing organic vegetables. I still play flute several times a month."</div><div><br /></div><div>Please take the time to read his story: <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; color: rgb(37, 37, 37); line-height: 20px; "><a href="http://homepage3.nifty.com/yushiro/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-size: 13px; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(0, 83, 153); cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; ">http://homepage3.nifty.com/yushiro/</a></span></div>drbaylachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03864964079651758503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9217137119843162707.post-75544326821642135382010-10-28T15:10:00.005-10:002010-10-28T15:15:51.441-10:00Ending the Addiction to Smoking<span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Helvetica;font-size:medium;"><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Helvetica;font-size:medium;"><i>Today I would like to pass along a testimonial from a patient who recently came to our center to quit smoking. She is an inspiration for all people with a lifetime of addiction. We worked with her daily as she went through our raw-detox program. Please enjoy her words</i>:</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Helvetica;font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div>I would like to share with you the wonderful experience I had at the Naturopathic Retreat Center. I came there to release my 44 year smoking addiction. I have tried all kinds of therapies to stop in the past from acupuncture, patches, and hypnosis. None of these worked for me. To my shear amazement I came off the cigarettes very easily at the center. I believe the supplementation and raw food detox was the key. I found Dr. Baylac and her staff to be very loving and knowledgeable. They helped me process the addiction and release it completely. They taught me a new way of living that was easy to take back into my every day life.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Helvetica;font-size:medium;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Helvetica;font-size:medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Helvetica;font-size:medium;">Love and Blessings,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Helvetica;font-size:medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Helvetica;font-size:medium;">D. S. </span>drbaylachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03864964079651758503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9217137119843162707.post-11671567227188956562010-10-22T14:41:00.002-10:002010-10-28T11:16:45.807-10:00Prostate Cancer: A Gerson Success Story<!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><br /></span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops:list .5in;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><b>31,729 deaths in one year (1999) are due to prostate cancer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>This translates to 3 deaths per hour in the US.<o:p></o:p></b></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops:list .5in;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><b>The 2<sup>nd</sup> leading cause of death in the US is prostate cancer.<o:p></o:p></b></span></li> </ul> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:Arial;"> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:Arial;">When Jean P. came to me for the first time, three-and-a-half years ago, his behavior showed anxiety and fear.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>His hands were shaking, his pupils were dilated, and an underlying tremor was visible on his face.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>He was taking phenobarbital, an anti-seizure medication, and drinking a massive amount of black tea. The drug was prescribed by a neurologist from the Mayo clinic in 1979 for traumatic brain injuries and was to be taken for the rest of his life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>He had now been taking it for over 25 years and visibly was suffering from severe<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>side effects.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>In an effort to optimize his liver function, we decided to wean him off with the help of a neurologist.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:Arial;">Jean P. is a yoga teacher and he was familiar with meditation and awareness techniques.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>He got excited about making use of these tools in order to be present and watchful in his own life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>He replaced his vegetarian diet with a Gerson diet and eliminated all caffeine products.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>His PSA was 7.2 on December 2006.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>It went down to 4.0 in June of 2007.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>It stayed at 4.0 for the past three years: 2008, 2009, 2010.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>His story is truly a story of success using Gerson Therapy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>I hope it brings you inspiration.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:Arial;">Today Jean P enjoys a new life and looks completely transformed.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Below is Jean P’s personal account of the joys and pains of his healing journey-<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Dr. Baylac<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:Arial;"> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:Arial;">In 2006, I went to see Dr. Latimer because I had frequent urination at night and difficulties urinating.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>My doctor did a digital rectal exam which ended up being suspicious, so he did a biopsy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>The results showed prostate cancer with a Gleason score of 6.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>This is a very aggressive tumor for a 50 years old.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>He recommended prostectomy, radiation and castration.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>These are very aggressive therapies.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>I declined his treatments.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>This is when I was referred to Dr. Baylac for Gerson Therapy.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:Arial;">The conventional treatments had side effects that scared me.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>I enjoyed my sex life and I did not want to give it up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>I did not want to take a chance and end up incontinent for the rest of my life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>My PSA was 7.2 at that time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Although I was not eating processed foods, I was on an imbalanced natural diet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>I decided to do the Gerson therapy to the exclusion of any other treatments.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>My physician recommended Dr Baylac who had a clinic on the same island.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>I did her 2 week Gerson Therapy program and followed up outpatient visits for 2 years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>I continued to follow the Gerson program at home for 3 years!<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:Arial;">Coming home I got rid of soy products, got a Norwalk juicer, and transformed my kitchen.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>I weaned from phenobarbital over a one year period.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:Arial;">For 2 years, I stayed kitchen bound and did the Gerson Therapy full program.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>My PSA slowly came down to 4.0 and has remained at this level for the last 3 years. Incontinence and difficult urination have disappeared, I feel calm and relaxed in my mind and body.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>I am full of energy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>My sexual life is active without a need for Viagra type aids. I have a full head of brown hair.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>People ask me "Are you dying your hair now?" And I say "No!”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>I have all my hair and no grey.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>I think it is the effect of the therapy!<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:Arial;">I continue juicing with lugol and potassium and triad.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>These are my only medications so far!! I still follow Gerson as the basis for my diet today, which is 95% organic!!<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>The urologist Dr Latimer wrote in my file (12/28/06) after I was on the Gerson therapy for 12 months: "The ineffectiveness of his present therapy has risks of death, risks of impotence and incontinence". <span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Today I enjoy dark hair growth, a steady gait, and no shaking.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>My PSA remains constant at 4.0.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:Arial;">I am starting a new life with my wife who supported me throughout this entire time. I juice my life with 100% organically grown fruits and vegetables and lead a healthy lifestyle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>We are very happy and very healthy and basking in the clean air and healthy living.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:Arial;"> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:Arial;">I enjoy a professional and social life again thanks to Dr. Baylac! And I hope that a lot people will follow my path…<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="mso-tab-count:1"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count:1"> </span>Jean P. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:Arial;"> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <!--EndFragment-->drbaylachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03864964079651758503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9217137119843162707.post-2562701191326282362010-10-19T15:14:00.002-10:002010-10-19T15:19:23.037-10:00Another Story of Success!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; ">Today I received a message from a patient who was here for two months and did incredible work while he was here. Here is his message...</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; ">Dr. Baylac,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; "> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; "><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; ">Thank you for your detailed critique of the pizza, I am currently dehydrating a buckwheat/sesame/carrot pulp crust and will use your advice on using more veggies than cheese to ensure that there are more delicious flavors and nutrients on the pizza. I'm doing well and I am feeling wonderful and it's actually very pleasant to spend time with my parents now that I am clear-headed and not abusing drugs or alcohol. Thank you so much for all of the extra energy that you put into helping me on my path. You are such a wonderful person and I hope you have enjoyed your break and have done some paddling on your days off. Oh, yes and I just wrote a testimony. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; "><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; ">Here it is:</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; "> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; "><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; "><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; "> Through the course of my stay at Dr. Baylac's naturopathic retreat center, I have gone through many challenges and changes. I now feel completely transformed and my whole outlook on living a healthy life has changed immensely. Before I arrived in Hawaii I had constant reoccurring thoughts of suicide and a multitude of bad habits that were predominately drug-related. I couldn't even conceive of the idea of breaking free of my self-destructive way of life. Dr. Baylac and her dedicated crew of health practicioners helped me to dissect my negative thought patterns and horrible habits that were throwing me deeper into depression. The lifestyle changes that they introduced to me are now a practical way of life that supplements my daily regimen of activities and state of being. I can now say, without a doubt, that I am on the right path and look at the world around me as an exciting adventure rather than one annoying problem after the next. I continue </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; ">eating raw foods and am thrilled to say that I no longer have any cravings for drugs, alcohol, caffeine, sugar, salt or any other harmful foods that are toxic to the body that I used to consume on a daily basis. I recommend the Hawaii Naturopathic retreat center for anyone who thinks there is no hope left in their lives. There is always hope. You simply have to desire change and seek it through action. Blessings to your health.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; "><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; "><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; ">-Gabriel G.</span></div>drbaylachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03864964079651758503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9217137119843162707.post-41026559883976666442009-06-22T16:40:00.001-10:002009-06-22T16:40:32.501-10:00NONI NONI NONI<!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal">NONI NONI NONI</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">We live on noni kingdom.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Noni trees emerge from hard lava, form thick hedges along the roadside. The bulky trees have large broad leafs, and branches growing perpendicular to its trunk extending straight out that makes it difficult to approach it. Pickers harvest the fruits from farms to farms or in the wilderness and deliver it to small factories that press them and extract the juice.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>I have tried my own small production.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>I have harvest the fruits according to the rules taught by a local Hawaiian healer and let them sit in the dark in a jar to obtain the juice.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>I have shared the beverage with friends and patients and anticipate a grim on their face after the first sip. I thought noni juice was supposed to taste funny and that one needed to acquire a taste for it until I tasted Walsh’s juice.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>He did not make its concoction a secret and explained to me how to prevent the juice from fermenting and acquiring this unpleasant taste.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Since then, I only use his juice and it is a pleasure to drink it, plus we can give it to people who have a problem with alcohol because it is non-alcoholic.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">He had his juice tested and these are the results of the test. No wonder this juices has wonderful healing properties for numerous illnesses!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>It contains large amounts of vitamins and trace minerals.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>His juice was tested in 2004 by independent labs in the US and Japan and here are the results.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Lab Test Results combined from independent labs in USA and Japan</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Sample Test Dates: 1/26/04 to 1/30/04</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Sample from SO: #001/010404/2T</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Sample size 100g</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Water<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>94.1g</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Protein<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>0.60g</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Fat<span style="mso-tab-count:1"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>0.40 %</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Ash<span style="mso-tab-count:1"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>.50 %</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Carbohydrates<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>5.40 %</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Calories<span style="mso-tab-count:1"> </span>28</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Sodium<span style="mso-tab-count:1"> </span>2.1 mg/100g</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Sucrose<span style="mso-tab-count:1"> </span>4.5 g/100g</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Phosphorous 16.3 mg/100g</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Thiamine (B1)<span style="mso-tab-count:1"> </span>0.03 mg/100g</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Riboflavin (B2)<span style="mso-tab-count:1"> </span>0.005 mg/100g</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Niacin (B3)<span style="mso-tab-count:1"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count:1"> </span>0.39mg/100g</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Vitamin B6<span style="mso-tab-count:1"> </span>1.23mg/100g</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Vitamin B12 ,.44 mcg/100g</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Vitamin C<span style="mso-tab-count:1"> </span>2.9mg/100g</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Fiber<span style="mso-tab-count:1"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count:1"> </span>0.4g/100g</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Tannin Acid<span style="mso-tab-count:1"> </span> 0.12 g/100g</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Iron<span style="mso-tab-count:1"> </span>0.58 mg/100g</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Calcium<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>10.1mg/100g</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Potassium<span style="mso-tab-count:1"> </span>237mg/100g</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Magnesium<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>16.8 mg/100g</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Copper<span style="mso-tab-count:1"> </span>79 mcg/100g</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Zinc<span style="mso-tab-count:1"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count:1"> </span>123 mcg/100g</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Manganese<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>149mcg/100g</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Specific Gravity 1.015</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Viscosity<span style="mso-tab-count:1"> </span>1.3`</p> <p class="MsoNormal">pH<span style="mso-tab-count:1"> </span>3.3</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Refract.solids<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>8%</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Coliform<span style="mso-tab-count:1"> </span><3.0> <p class="MsoNormal">APC<span style="mso-tab-count:1"> </span>30 CFU</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Yeast & Mold<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span><10> <p class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Compiled by PM Walsh Group. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">www.EstateNoni.com</p> <!--EndFragment-->drbaylachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11961331418552826376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9217137119843162707.post-89568823595022784072009-06-16T14:33:00.000-10:002009-06-16T14:35:14.599-10:00Multiple Sclerosis & Raw Food Internship coming to stay with us!<!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal">Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and raw food</p> <p class="MsoNormal">We hear many stories about raw food can fix many illness.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Here is another one from Ireland.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>I am glad to announce that Jan will be with us for three months starting June 1<sup>st</sup> 2009, sharing his experience of raw food nutrition and MS. Look for more on raw food nutrition and MS on our website or our blog.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Aloha, </p> <p class="MsoNormal">Dr. Baylac</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Helvetica;color:#235D16">Dear Dr. Baylac,</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Helvetica"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Helvetica;color:#235D16"> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Helvetica;color:#235D16">I am writing to ask about a possibility to join any of your fasting programs as an intern, assistant, chef or any other member of staff. My name is Jan B., and I am 31 year old raw food advocate and health missionary, currently living in Dublin, Ireland. My raw food journey began around 2 years ago. At that time I was desperately looking for a way to slow down the rapid deterioration of my health. In 2004 I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and during the following 2 years the symptoms of MS and other physical and mental disorders further intensified. When the situation reached the threshold I started searching for a more effective solution since the traditional medicine only offered the classic "pill for life".A long story short, after two years on a primarily raw living diet, I am now symptom free enjoying the best health since my teenage years. </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Helvetica"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Helvetica;color:#235D16"> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Helvetica;color:#235D16">Last year I got certified as a raw food chef at Living Light Culinary Arts institute in Fort Bragg, California, and since then have been sharing my health message and all my skills and knowledge about the living food diet with the community around me. I am receiving more and more queries from other people about how to tackle this or that disease or an addiction, or how to detoxify or change to a more natural way of eating. Although, I possess quite an unique personal experience with natural healing, fasting and detoxification, and hence am able to advise people in some cases, I feel I still require more practical experience with fasting, detox and nature's healing on a larger scale. </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Helvetica"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Helvetica;color:#235D16"> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Helvetica;color:#235D16">Your retreat centre on the big island of Hawaii appeals to me very much and I would love to offer you my skills and time if you happen to need an extra pair of hands and mind during your programs.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Helvetica"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Helvetica;color:#235D16"> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Helvetica;color:#235D16">You can find out a liitle more about myself on my blog - <a href="http://www.rawindublin.com/"><span style="color:#0039EE">www.rawindublin.com</span></a>. If you wish to have a more detailed chat, I would be delighted to speak to you on the phone at any time. Just advise me about the best time to call and I will make sure to contact you then.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Helvetica"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Helvetica;color:#235D16"> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Helvetica;color:#235D16">I will look forward to hearing from you soon.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Helvetica"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Helvetica;color:#235D16"> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Helvetica;color:#235D16">Kindest Regards</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Helvetica"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Helvetica;color:#235D16"> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Helvetica;color:#235D16">Jan</span></p> <!--EndFragment-->drbaylachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11961331418552826376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9217137119843162707.post-67305493195611111232009-05-26T14:45:00.001-10:002009-05-26T14:48:50.436-10:00Photos from Hawaii 2009 Retreat- Hilo<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times; font-size: 16px; "><div align="center"><center><table border="1" cellspacing="1" border width="383" bordercolorlight="#808080" bordercolordark="#000080" height="765" style="color:#800000;"><tbody><tr><td width="432" colspan="4" height="35" bg style="color:#000000;"><p align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#FFFFFF;"><b>Photos from my 2009 Hawaiian Retreat in Hilo<br /></b></span><b><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;color:#FFFFFF;">(Just click on the images to enlarge)</span></b></p></td><td width="3" height="603" rowspan="11" bgcolor="#000000"> </td><td width="107" height="603" rowspan="11" align="center" valign="top" bgcolor="#000000"><a href="http://www.nelsonillustration.com/Fern2.jpg"><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"><img border="2" src="http://www.nelsonillustration.com/Fern2_small1.jpg" image="Fern2.jpg" width="100" height="75" /></span></a><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"><br /></span><a href="http://www.nelsonillustration.com/Fern.jpg"><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"><img border="2" src="http://www.nelsonillustration.com/Fern_small.jpg" image="Fern.jpg" width="100" height="75" /></span></a><span 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href="http://www.nelsonillustration.com/IV%20Floral.png"><img border="2" src="http://www.nelsonillustration.com/IV%20Floral_small1.png" image="IV Floral.png" width="100" height="130" /></a></td></tr><tr><td bg width="104" align="center" height="19" style="color:#808080;"><b><span style="font-family:Arial;">Lava</span></b></td><td bg width="104" align="center" height="19" style="color:#808080;"><b><span style="font-family:Arial;">Plants</span></b></td><td bg width="104" align="center" height="19" style="color:#808080;"><b><span style="font-family:Arial;">Ferns</span></b></td><td bg width="105" align="center" height="19" style="color:#808080;"><b><span style="font-family:Arial;">Floral</span></b></td></tr><tr><td width="432" colspan="4" height="64"><p align="center"><b><i><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;color:#CCCCCC;">My plan is to</span></i></b><i><b><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;color:#CCCCCC;"> do an Art Exhibit of oversized photos in groups of 9 taking the viewer on a journey where black "dead" lava produces breath-taking tropics. I want the viewer to stand on black lava sand and listen to the oceans and winds...to put them in the tropics... gn</span></b></i></p></td></tr><tr><td width="104" height="1" align="center" valign="top"><p align="center"><a href="http://www.nelsonillustration.com/Volcanoes.png"><img border="2" src="http://www.nelsonillustration.com/Volcanoes_small.png" image="Volcanoes.png" width="100" height="130" /></a></p></td><td width="104" height="1" align="center" valign="top"><a href="http://www.nelsonillustration.com/Ocean.png"><img border="2" src="http://www.nelsonillustration.com/Ocean_small.png" image="Ocean.png" width="100" height="130" /></a></td><td width="104" height="1" align="center" valign="top"><p align="center"><a href="http://www.nelsonillustration.com/Patterns.png"><img border="2" src="http://www.nelsonillustration.com/Patterns_small.png" image="Patterns.png" width="100" height="130" /></a></p></td><td width="105" height="1" align="center" valign="top"><p align="center"><i><b><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;color:#000080;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">Ocean Sounds</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;color:#CCCCCC;"><br /></span></b></i><b><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;color:#CCCCCC;"><a href="http://www.nelsonillustration.com/MOV00841.MPG">MOV00841.MPG</a><br />(2.62 MB)<br /></span></b><br /><i><b><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">Wind / Ferns</span></b></i><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;color:#CCCCCC;"><b><a href="http://www.nelsonillustration.com/MOV00891.MPG">MOV00891.MPG</a></b><br /><b>(2.88 MB)</b></span></p></td></tr><tr><td bg width="104" align="center" height="19" style="color:#808080;"><b><span style="font-family:Arial;">Volcanoes</span></b></td><td bg width="104" align="center" height="19" style="color:#808080;"><b><span style="font-family:Arial;">Ocean</span></b></td><td bg width="104" align="center" height="19" 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style="color:#FFFFFF;"><br /><br /></span><b><i><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;color:#FFFFFF;"><a href="http://www.mindyourbody.info/aboutus.html"><span style="color:#FFFFFF;">Mind Your Body</span></a></span></i></b></td><td width="104" align="center" height="1"><a href="http://www.nelsonillustration.com/DrBaylac.jpg"><img border="2" src="http://www.nelsonillustration.com/DrBaylac_small.jpg" image="DrBaylac.jpg" width="100" height="133" /></a></td><td width="105" align="center" height="1"><a href="http://www.nelsonillustration.com/nudebeach6.jpg"><img border="2" src="http://www.nelsonillustration.com/nudebeach6_small.jpg" image="nudebeach6.jpg" width="100" height="133" /></a></td></tr><tr><td bg width="104" align="center" height="48" style="color:#808080;"><b><i><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">Coconut Pickings</span></i></b></td><td bg width="104" align="center" height="48" style="color:#808080;"><b><i><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">Things I learned @ the Retreat</span></i></b></td><td bg width="104" align="center" height="48" style="color:#808080;"><b><i><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">Dr. Maya Nicole Baylac</span></i></b></td><td bg width="105" align="center" height="48" style="color:#808080;"><b><i><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">Lava <br />Beaches</span></i></b></td></tr><tr><td width="432" align="center" colspan="4" height="143" background="http://www.nelsonillustration.com/trees.jpg"><br /> </td></tr><tr><td align="center" colspan="4" bg style="color:#000000;"><b><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;color:#FFFFFF;"> </span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;color:#CCCCCC;"><a href="http://www.nelsonillustration.com/index.htm"><span style="color:#FFFFFF;">Nelson Illustration</span></a></span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:78%;color:#FFFFFF;"> </span></b><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"><br /></span><b><i><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:78%;"><span style="color:#FFFFFF;">All content & images © </span><a href="mailto:gayle.nelson@earthlink.net"><span style="color:#FFFFFF;">Gayle Nelson</span></a><span style="color:#FFFFFF;">. <br />You may not use any images in any way without written consent from artist.</span></span></i></b></td></tr></tbody></table></center></div><p> </p><p> </p></span></span>drbaylachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11961331418552826376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9217137119843162707.post-41908101049543726722009-05-19T08:34:00.002-10:002009-05-19T08:42:08.965-10:00Adventures on the Eastern part of the Big Island- Exploring the shore line between Kapoho Beach lots and The warm Pond<!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal">It was a Sunday early morning low tide when I began the hike with Ottmar, a nature lover and painter.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>He knew how to get on the trailhead in Kapoho Vacation Land to get to the tidal pools and begin our hike along the ocean.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Everything seemed to be still on the quiet body of water. The only sign of life was a couple of early risers peacefully sitting on the edge of the tidal pool reading a book.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>The rising sun above the water seemed to bless the scenery and we had to make our first stop. The water level was low, providing a rocky space along the shoreline to walk between the mangroves and the water line.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>The terrain was a mixture of Aa and paoheohe lava.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>It meant walking most of the time on uneven ground. At time, we were going closer to the ocean and the rocks were slippery, making the stepping insecure, but most of the time we enjoyed hopping from rock to rock.<br /></p> <p class="MsoNormal">After 45 minutes of solitary walk, we arrived to a large tidal pool filled with coral.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Next to it, a few Hawaiian fishermen had elected residence and were enthusiastically fishing small reef fish.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Ottmar said these fishes were now protected on Maui because they were useful at cleaning the water.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>A few more miles took us to a meadow of giant rocks with a strong presence.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>They looked like they did not belong to the scenery and we stipulated that they must have been blown from the closest vent, in the course of an irruption.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Our modest human mind could not conceive of a power great enough to blow these rocks from such a long distance as the actual active volcano.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>We gathered that it must have been from the irruption on Green Mountain, a few centuries ago.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Ottmar point out a wall to the fisherman, and the forest behind it, where he always dreamt to go. They laughed very amused, and muffled that it was pretty far.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>It seemed to be a day to do what we always wanted to do.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Although it was still early, it was getting hot.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>As we were getting close to the wall, I witness the show of the water breaking on lava wall.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>The waves were huge and each time a wave was breaking, a giant white water bouquet splashed on the sky. I could not contain my joy and hooted at the spectacular show.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>I watch the dancing water every morning from our breakfast deck in Kapoho and I was so happy to see them so close.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>It was like getting close to a friend that was far away for a long time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>We stopped for a while, enjoying the view.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">There was always something interesting to discover.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>At times, we could not contain our enthusiasm and called each other to point out some exceptional rock color or shape.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>To the right of us plants were slowly colonizing the old lava fields, ornamenting them with their greenery.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Here was lying a forest of blooming small ohia trees and there were the hala tree that the old Hawaiian used in their daily needs for clothing and roofing.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Further away standing high in the horizon was the ancient volcano’s that spilled their fiery trails to the ocean. And there was sand!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Yes, a mixture of white coral and black sand.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Where was the sand coming from?</p> <p class="MsoNormal">We were getting closer to the warm pond and the surfing beach.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>We could see the orange guard stand from the edge of the forest. We stood for a while in front of the huge rock standing in the water and covered with plants on the top.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Ottmar thought he would like to come back to paint this scenery.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>He could put his easel next to the fireplace built in the ground with rocks by campers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>He could even spend the night here.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Next to the huge rock was the surfing beach.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>The surfing beach was narrow and the waves were at least 15 foot high. A man was body surfing, alone.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>We noticed the first signs of civilization:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>A narrow trail in the forest taking us to the road and the warm pond. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">We thought that we would like to hitchhike a ride back. Ottmar barely stuck his thumb out and a truck stopped by.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>I jumped in front and Ottmar sat in the back with the surfing board.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>It was mother’s day and he had called his mother in California at 5 AM this morning.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>He lived nearby on the other side of Green Mountain.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>We had done enough walking, he said and he wanted to give us a ride to our starting point.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>He lived here for 25 years he said, and never wanted to go back to California.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>He wants to die here and have his ashes spread on the water that he loves so much.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>A straight way to paradise!</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Back home, I felt warm and thirsty.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>I opened a coconut and drank the juice directly from the shell.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>That was not enough to quench my thirst and I wanted to jump in the cool water.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Since I was in an exploration mood, I thought I try to find the nearby tidal pool where Patricia goes snorkeling almost everyday. I could not find it and got tired of walking around.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>It was easier to go across the street to the little protected cove.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>It was cool and refreshing and I felt elated. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">I felt particularly good and strong the entire morning.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>I was filled with gratitude for the beauty all around me and in particular to my mother who gave me the gift of life.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></p> <!--EndFragment-->drbaylachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11961331418552826376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9217137119843162707.post-74739813178702841692008-08-11T12:48:00.001-10:002008-08-11T12:48:14.909-10:00The Castor Oil Pack<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; "><div><div><br></div></div></span></span> <!--StartFragment--> <div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The Castor Oil Pack<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><u style="text-underline: words"> <o:p></o:p></u></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><u style="text-underline: words">Background:<o:p></o:p></u></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </span>The castor bean (Oleum Ricine), also known as Palma Christi, due to its shape and healing properties, is known principally as a cathartic (strong laxative).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>A gentler use is in the form of a pack placed over the abdomen, usually with heat applied.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>The oil is absorbed into the lymphatic circulation to provide a soothing, cleansing, and nutritive treatment.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><u style="text-underline: words">Use:<o:p></o:p></u></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </span>The castor oil pack has many applications, and is specific in cases of uterine fibroids and ovarian cysts that are non-malignant.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Other conditions which respond well include: headaches, liver disorders, constipation, intestinal disorders, gallbladder inflammation or stones, conditions with poor elimination, night time urinary frequency and inflamed joints. <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </span>It is NOT to be used with pregnancy, bleeding or during menstruation.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><u style="text-underline: words">Materials Needed:<o:p></o:p></u></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </span>Castor oil, 2 sheets of plastic (garbage bags OK), 36"x18" white cotton or wool flannel, heating pad or hot water bottle, old sheet, wool blanket, pillows, baking soda.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> <o:p></o:p></span></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><u style="text-underline:words">Procedure:<o:p></o:p></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">1.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Fold flannel into 3 thickness to fit over your entire abdomen.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">2.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Soak flannel with the castor oil.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Fold flannel in half and strip excess oil from pack, unfold.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> <o:p></o:p></span></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">3.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>You can then heat the entire pack in a microwave for 1 to 1 ½ minutes.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">4.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Lay wool blanket, old sheet, large sheet of plastic and old towel out on the surface you will be lying on.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>This will prevent staining.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">5.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Lie on your back, with your feet elevated (use of pillow under your knees and feet works well), placing flannel over abdomen, cover with a small sheet of plastic and towel and then place a heating pad or hot water bottle on top.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">6.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Wrap yourself in the sheet and wool blanket.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">7.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Leave pack on for 45-60 minutes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>This is an excellent time to now practice visualization, meditation or relaxation breathing (this involves placing 1 hand on your diaphragm and the other on your lower abdomen.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>As you breath in, force your lower abdomen to swell like a balloon.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>With each breath out, practice relaxing your jaw and shoulders.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>As you practice more, relax all muscles in your body).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Alternatively to these you may just sleep.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Some people will wear the pack all night using an ace bandage to hold it in place.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">8.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>After finishing, to remove the oil, wash with a solution of 2 tablespoons of baking soda to 1 quart water or BioKleen Citrus soap<sup>TM</sup>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">9.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Store the pack in your fridge in a large zip-lock bag.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Reuse the pack several times, adding more oil as needed to keep the pack saturated.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Replace the pack after it begins to change color.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">10. For maximum effectiveness, it is necessary to apply the pack as often as possible.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Try for at least 4 consecutive days per week for at least 4-6 weeks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Patients who use the pack daily will receive the most beneficial effects.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The "DO ANYWHERE" Castor Oil Pack<o:p></o:p></span></div> <ol style="margin-top:0in" start="1" type="1"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Soak flannel in castor oil until saturated.<o:p></o:p></span></li> </ol><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <ol style="margin-top:0in" start="2" type="1"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Heat in microwave 1 to 1 ½ minutes until hot.<o:p></o:p></span></li> </ol> <div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> <o:p></o:p></span></div> <ol style="margin-top:0in" start="3" type="1"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Apply to abdomen and put an opened plastic bag or piece of plastic wrap on top of the flannel.<o:p></o:p></span></li> </ol><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <ol style="margin-top:0in" start="4" type="1"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Then wrap abdomen with an old towel so it overlaps at front.<o:p></o:p></span></li> </ol><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <ol style="margin-top:0in" start="5" type="1"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Tie this comfortably tight by using 2 ace bandages, one around the ribs and the other around the waist, to keep the pack close to the body.<o:p></o:p></span></li> </ol><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <ol style="margin-top:0in" start="6" type="1"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Apply heating pad over this to maintain heat.<o:p></o:p></span></li> </ol><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <ol style="margin-top:0in" start="7" type="1"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Wrap up in a robe/gown and read or relax for 45-60 minutes.<o:p></o:p></span></li> </ol><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <ol style="margin-top:0in" start="8" type="1"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Store pack as previously described.<o:p></o:p></span></li> </ol><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <ol style="margin-top:0in" start="9" type="1"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Use the pack as often as possible.<o:p></o:p></span></li> </ol> <div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><u style="text-underline: words">Alternative Method:<o:p></o:p></u></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </span>Many patients now apply the castor oil directly to the abdomen without the flannel pack.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>You then proceed as before covering with plastic, towel, and place a heating pad or hot water bottle on top.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>This is often applied for the entire night and in the morning the castor oil will be totally absorbed through the skin.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Remember to use old sheets on your bed as the castor oil does stain (which cannot be removed).<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> <o:p></o:p></span></div> <span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-ansi-language: EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Thanks to D.W. Thom, D.</span><!--EndFragment--> </div><br>drbaylachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11961331418552826376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9217137119843162707.post-71676670213233377902008-08-11T12:46:00.001-10:002008-08-11T12:46:22.594-10:00The Castor Oil Pack<span></span>drbaylachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11961331418552826376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9217137119843162707.post-10328763220866486072008-08-10T08:50:00.001-10:002008-08-10T08:50:37.753-10:00Active Volcano<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht4yzBZmUPUV9C_ajpfanY8BA0OaPYP1OE7XvAqucls99-Ucwf46ou4jwOZzRiXpjEVzhIzaZMfSTXiFR5qRuFFg7JRk5ZMBHFUuTfZcQgljltfaNMNFvyYqZRYva3nE8iUpdS6hnSLmI/s1600-h/RIFT_029-737756.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht4yzBZmUPUV9C_ajpfanY8BA0OaPYP1OE7XvAqucls99-Ucwf46ou4jwOZzRiXpjEVzhIzaZMfSTXiFR5qRuFFg7JRk5ZMBHFUuTfZcQgljltfaNMNFvyYqZRYva3nE8iUpdS6hnSLmI/s320/RIFT_029-737756.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5232963403551423890" /></a></p><p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq3iqaU1gRCXaQWwbXMBWyQdiMsLVrfcrqciEsk6-dYT431kp4HFBfCd6x5uqIcUIkXtQ_kB7HLFs4lex_2Ra7FCEjyG8Hqqtp1DDEhWZ0B2we-w0J8yXcQ73zrMSDKf6vYecV5aXwxGg/s1600-h/RIFT_56-738525.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq3iqaU1gRCXaQWwbXMBWyQdiMsLVrfcrqciEsk6-dYT431kp4HFBfCd6x5uqIcUIkXtQ_kB7HLFs4lex_2Ra7FCEjyG8Hqqtp1DDEhWZ0B2we-w0J8yXcQ73zrMSDKf6vYecV5aXwxGg/s320/RIFT_56-738525.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5232963408563577122" /></a></p><p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV1i0mIBxD-QN3590nmGcZIxCq1sxpbd9byncUJ_XtbXo5p6RcVpr78M1mTpXOY5sXlikaa20GZbiEmgjZs6108paaYQL-tNuX_k30jQ4oN8-zh1SmAOJLkziS7g5ONnP-tIM0nHU00Ww/s1600-h/RIFT_44-743438.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV1i0mIBxD-QN3590nmGcZIxCq1sxpbd9byncUJ_XtbXo5p6RcVpr78M1mTpXOY5sXlikaa20GZbiEmgjZs6108paaYQL-tNuX_k30jQ4oN8-zh1SmAOJLkziS7g5ONnP-tIM0nHU00Ww/s320/RIFT_44-743438.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5232963428067694738" /></a></p><p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgOzcOndkAiipq5oOePga8hTg_IKV1kHn0zomxLc7JvFJNEY5bh5-ISx1Di7750vUqwCyEGY4qISpKol5xUuFOZlSZy9Jvlv1L1pGGewEt9YXEjGPK_2PUjLMKXVrs8F4OP6EoypVZTDk/s1600-h/RIFT_90-744157.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgOzcOndkAiipq5oOePga8hTg_IKV1kHn0zomxLc7JvFJNEY5bh5-ISx1Di7750vUqwCyEGY4qISpKol5xUuFOZlSZy9Jvlv1L1pGGewEt9YXEjGPK_2PUjLMKXVrs8F4OP6EoypVZTDk/s320/RIFT_90-744157.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5232963435686058962" /></a></p><p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2_i-nY-Tc8XUegPv6j-98Xjt4PKQj4xrXTn4BXIKC5M5lVHMjpfVEbKznpWoylqhnJ4Yc5TMxEY-VFwtOMdYklywDm0WiCnBVWnTwD4v-7Shvvw09LnEyt45aeTibkBabyoyvCBQjHss/s1600-h/RIFT_49-744776.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2_i-nY-Tc8XUegPv6j-98Xjt4PKQj4xrXTn4BXIKC5M5lVHMjpfVEbKznpWoylqhnJ4Yc5TMxEY-VFwtOMdYklywDm0WiCnBVWnTwD4v-7Shvvw09LnEyt45aeTibkBabyoyvCBQjHss/s320/RIFT_49-744776.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5232963435509527282" /></a></p>Active Volcano!<p>The Kilauea Volcano has been extremely active in recent months although <br>it has been erupting since 1983. During a stay with us at Hawaii <br>Naturopathic Retreat Center exploring one of many Big Islands treasures <br>can be expected. We are happy to arrange for a tour of the current <br>eruption site near Kalapana located only 30 minutes from our retreat. <br>These photos show some of the spectacle of the lava erupting, creating <br>new earth before our eyes. The energy associated with the volcano is so <br>strong we feel it from a great distance. The current eruption is <br>entering the ocean, the combination of fire and water can mesmerize one <br>for hours.drbaylachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11961331418552826376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9217137119843162707.post-40184207610142725202008-06-14T11:41:00.001-10:002008-06-14T11:41:49.638-10:00Honokaa raw food demo dinnerJune 14,2008<br>Hello raw dinner demo participants! There were 19 of you and 3 of us <br>from Hawaii Naturopathic Retreat Center that evening at the beautiful <br>Honokaa green house.<br>It was a lot of fun sharing our medicinal gourmet food with you. We <br>were a bit heavy on the nut side and did not pay much attention to <br>food combining. We were thinking more about exciting your palate and <br>convert you to raw foods, than composing a balanced meal. Shame on <br>us! However, I actually think that we are still in line with the <br>laws of nature that wants us to have pleasure while eating so that we <br>preserve the species. So we are still in line with our nature cure <br>philosophy! . Fats certainly contribute a lot to taste of foods. On <br>the fat side we had coconut, hemp seed, sunflower seed, flax seed.... <br>a bit too much for a common daily diet. Luckily we had high levels <br>of anti oxidants in our raw cacao mousse to compensate and protect us <br>from the possible free radical damage of rancid oils, although most <br>of our seeds are kept in the freezer or the refrigerator.<br>We posted the recipes of our dinner menu for your use. You may <br>reproduce them. You will need a dehydrator for the pizza crust and <br>the crackers or you may want to wait for our next meeting in July and <br>we will bring the crusts to you. All you will have to do is the <br>pesto and tomato sauce. For dressing and sauces you will need is a <br>blender. We use a Vita Mix. I encourage you to get one if you want <br>to get more into raw food. Next time I will bring some of our <br>kitchen tools so that you may see what you need to get set up.<br>We will meet again on July 15. The theme for this meeting will be <br>daily sustainable and highly digestible menu.<br>I am looking forward to seeing you all soon. Bring your friend with <br>you next time.<br>Dr. Baylacdrbaylachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11961331418552826376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9217137119843162707.post-21326170162689393752008-06-13T12:13:00.003-10:002008-06-13T12:13:38.160-10:00Raw Hummus<!--StartFragment--><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b>Raw Hummus<o:p></o:p></b></p> <div class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></div> <div class="MsoNormal">2 cloves garlic</div> <div class="MsoNormal">1 handful fresh cilantro</div> <div class="MsoNormal">1 cup chopped zucchini</div> <div class="MsoNormal">1-2 Tbsp chopped onion</div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></div> <div class="MsoNormal">Blend in a food processor with s blade. </div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></div> <div class="MsoNormal">Then add:</div> <div class="MsoNormal">3 cups sprouted garbanzo beans </div> <div class="MsoNormal">2 Tbsp. flax oil</div> <div class="MsoNormal">2 Tbsp.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Nama shoyu</div> <div class="MsoNormal">1 Tbsp lemon, lime juice or apple cider vinegar</div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></div> <div class="MsoNormal">Blend in food processor until creamy consistency.</div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></div> <div class="MsoNormal">Enjoy! </div> <!--EndFragment--> <div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; "><div><div><br class="webkit-block-placeholder"></div></div></span><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"></span><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"> </div><br>drbaylachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11961331418552826376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9217137119843162707.post-42420383913895031572008-06-13T12:13:00.001-10:002008-06-13T12:13:10.615-10:00Pizza Tomato Sauce<!--StartFragment--><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b>Pizza Tomato Sauce<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b> <o:p></o:p></b></p> <div class="MsoNormal">2 cups tomatoes<o:p></o:p></div> <div class="MsoNormal">2 cups sun-dried tomatoes, rehydrated<o:p></o:p></div> <div class="MsoNormal">2 Tbsp. oil<o:p></o:p></div> <div class="MsoNormal">1 date, pitted <o:p></o:p></div> <div class="MsoNormal">1tsp.-minced garlic<o:p></o:p></div> <div class="MsoNormal">3 large fresh basil leaves<o:p></o:p></div> <div class="MsoNormal">1 tsp. dried oregano<o:p></o:p></div> <div class="MsoNormal">½ tsp. sea salt<o:p></o:p></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></div> <div class="MsoNormal">Place all ingredients in food processor and blend until smooth.<o:p></o:p></div> <!--EndFragment--> <div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; "><div><div><br class="webkit-block-placeholder"></div></div></span><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"></span><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"> </div><br>drbaylachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11961331418552826376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9217137119843162707.post-69713583144269488442008-06-13T12:12:00.003-10:002008-06-13T12:12:45.847-10:00Pizza Crust<!--StartFragment--><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b>Pizza Crust<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b> <o:p></o:p></b></p> <div class="MsoNormal">1 ½ cups soaked buckwheat</div> <div class="MsoNormal">1 cup soaked sunflower seeds</div> <div class="MsoNormal">1 Tbsp.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Fresh rosemary </div> <div class="MsoNormal">1 Tbsp.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Fresh basil</div> <div class="MsoNormal">1 tsp dried oregano</div> <div class="MsoNormal">1 tsp dried marjoram</div> <div class="MsoNormal">1 tsp thyme</div> <div class="MsoNormal">1 tsp Nama soyu </div> <div class="MsoNormal">5 dried tomatoes</div> <div class="MsoNormal">Little agava</div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></div> <div class="MsoNormal">Place in food processor and blend until thick paste.</div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></div> <div class="MsoNormal">Spread 1 cm think on reflex sheets.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span></div> <div class="MsoNormal">Dehydrate 6-8 hours at 115 degrees. </div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></div> <div class="MsoNormal"><b>Assembling pizza<o:p></o:p></b></div> <div class="MsoNormal"><b> <o:p></o:p></b></div> <div class="MsoNormal">Layer with:<o:p></o:p></div> <div class="MsoNormal">Tomato sauce<o:p></o:p></div> <div class="MsoNormal">Pesto<o:p></o:p></div> <div class="MsoNormal">Then top with thinly sliced fresh tomatoes, red onion and any other desirable vegetables. <o:p></o:p></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></div> <div class="MsoNormal">Enjoy!<o:p></o:p></div> <!--EndFragment--> <div> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; "><div><div><br></div><div><br class="webkit-block-placeholder"></div></div></span><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"></span><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"> </div><br>drbaylachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11961331418552826376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9217137119843162707.post-51245182684296917852008-06-13T12:12:00.001-10:002008-06-13T12:12:16.277-10:00Pesto<!--StartFragment--><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b>Pesto<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b> <o:p></o:p></b></p> <div class="MsoNormal"><b>1/3-cup Mac nuts<o:p></o:p></b></div> <div class="MsoNormal"><b>1-cup basil<o:p></o:p></b></div> <div class="MsoNormal"><b>1 tbsp lemon or lime<o:p></o:p></b></div> <div class="MsoNormal"><b>1-2 cloves garlic<o:p></o:p></b></div> <div class="MsoNormal"><b>3 tbsp oil<o:p></o:p></b></div> <div class="MsoNormal"><b> <o:p></o:p></b></div> <div class="MsoNormal"><b>Blend in food processor with s blade till smooth.<o:p></o:p></b></div> <div class="MsoNormal"><b> <o:p></o:p></b></div> <div class="MsoNormal"><b>Enjoy!<o:p></o:p></b></div> <!--EndFragment--> <div> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; "><div><div>Malea Joel</div><div>Office Assistant</div><div>Hawaii Naturopathic Retreat Center</div><div>Dr. Nicole Baylac</div><div>808-982-8202</div><div><br class="webkit-block-placeholder"></div></div></span><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"></span><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"> </div><br>drbaylachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11961331418552826376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9217137119843162707.post-26336200962627968082008-06-13T12:03:00.001-10:002008-06-13T12:03:19.190-10:00Pesto<br><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; "><div><div><br class="webkit-block-placeholder"></div></div></span></span> <!--StartFragment--><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b>Pesto<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b> <o:p></o:p></b></p> <div class="MsoNormal"><b>1/3-cup Mac nuts<o:p></o:p></b></div> <div class="MsoNormal"><b>1-cup basil<o:p></o:p></b></div> <div class="MsoNormal"><b>1 tbsp lemon or lime<o:p></o:p></b></div> <div class="MsoNormal"><b>1-2 cloves garlic<o:p></o:p></b></div> <div class="MsoNormal"><b>3 tbsp oil<o:p></o:p></b></div> <div class="MsoNormal"><b> <o:p></o:p></b></div> <div class="MsoNormal"><b>Blend in food processor with s blade till smooth.<o:p></o:p></b></div> <div class="MsoNormal"><b> <o:p></o:p></b></div> <div class="MsoNormal"><b>Enjoy!<o:p></o:p></b></div> <!--EndFragment--> </div><br>drbaylachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11961331418552826376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9217137119843162707.post-6455681051010593682008-06-13T12:02:00.001-10:002008-06-13T12:02:16.583-10:00Onion Bread<!--StartFragment--><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b>Onion Bread<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"> <o:p></o:p></p> <div class="MsoNormal">1-cup ground flax<o:p></o:p></div> <div class="MsoNormal">1 cup soaked sunflower seeds<o:p></o:p></div> <div class="MsoNormal">3 medium onions<o:p></o:p></div> <div class="MsoNormal">¼ cup oil<o:p></o:p></div> <div class="MsoNormal">1 Tbsp. Nama shoyu or miso with 1 ½ cups water<o:p></o:p></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></div> <div class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Blend in food processor until well combined.<o:p></o:p></div> <div class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Dehydrate for 6- 8 hours at 115 degrees. <o:p></o:p></div> <!--EndFragment--> <div> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; "><div><div><br></div></div></span><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"></span><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"> </div><br>drbaylachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11961331418552826376noreply@blogger.com