Essential Oil METHODS OF USE Guide

Bath Salts/Salt Glow5-8 drops of essential oil or blend 1 cup of salt (dead sea or sea salt) 1 cup of epsom salt

Combine and mix the two salt mixtures together and then add the essential oils.  Can be dissolved into a bath or applied to wet skin as a salt glow.

Body Lotion* 8 oz. carrier 80 drops essential oil

Mix essential oils with the carrier of your choice. You could use off-the-shelf unscented lotion, however, mineral oils & waxes found in these lotions will not permit absorption of the essential oils. Apply as you would normally apply the lotion.

Body Mist 4 oz. distilled water 30-40 drops essential oil

Mix essential oils with distilled water in a fine mist bottle sprayer. Close eyes & lightly spray the entire body until moist, not wet. Lightly towel off excess.

Body Oil* 4 oz. carrier 50 drops essential oil

Mix essential oils with the carrier of your choice. Best when used after shower or bath.

Body Wrap 30-40 drops essential oil 4 oz distilled water

Mix the essential oils into the water and shake the bottle.  Spray the mixture onto a towel, body wrap or wrap of plastic.  Blanket yourself with the wrap and relax for 20 minutes.

Chest Rub* 2 oz. carrier 35-50 drops essential oil

Mix essential oils with the carrier of your choice. Apply sparingly to chest.

Compress* 8 oz. carrier 10 drops essential oil

Mix essential oils with the carrier of warm water in medium bowl. Soak washcloth in solution. Gently squeeze cloth until slightly moist, not very wet. Apply cloth to area for up to 15 minutes. You may soak cloth in solution & reapply as needed.

Conditioner 8 oz. carrier 75 drops essential oil

Mix essential oils with a carrier of your own conditioner. Use as directed by the conditioners label.

Cooking 1 drop essential oil

Add oil near end of cooking process.  1 drop of essential oil equals 1 oz of the herb.

Diffuser 6-15 drops of essential oils to make a blend or 20 drops of a single note oil.

Douche pint of warm water 10-15 drops essential oil (lavender or tea tree only)

Mix essential oils with water.

Dry Brush 1-3 drops of essential oil

Apply to natural bristle brush.  Brush extremities in the direction of the heart (before or after a shower or bath).

Facial Mask 3-5 drops of essential oil or blend

Add essential oils to the clay mixture and add other ingredients like honey, yogurt, avocado, etc.

Facial Mist 4 oz. distilled water 8-10 drops essential oil

Mix essential oils with distilled water in a fine mist bottle sprayer. Close eyes & lightly spray the entire face until moist, not wet. Lightly towel off excess.

Facial Oil 1 oz. carrier 5 drops essential oil

Mix essential oils with the carrier of your choice. Apply sparingly to face, avoiding eyes and mouth.

Full Bath* water filled tub 5-10 drops essential oil

Mix essential oils in a tub of warm water. Soak for no more than 30 minutes.

Foot Bath* small water filled tub 10 drops essential oil

Mix essential oils in a small tub of warm water. Soak for no more than 15 minutes.

Gargle or mouthwash 1/4 cup of water 1-2 drops essential oil

Mix essential oils with water. Gargle and spit out. Do not swallow.

Hair Care Dry Hair - Orange, Sandlewood, Palmarosa, Rosewood Oily Hair - Lemongrass, Patchouli, Clary Sage, Cypress, Cedarwood Dandruff - Sage, Geranium, Juniper, Cedarwood, Lavender, Tea Tree Hair Loss - Basil, Cedarwood, Ylang Ylang, Peppermint, Petitgrain, Rosemary Dyed Hair - 3 drops of Geranium added to bleach All types - Lavender, Roman Chamomile, Rosemary, Carrot Seed

Hair Oil 1 oz. carrier 15 drops essential oil

Mix essential oils with the carrier of your choice. Best to apply sparingly before going to bed.

Hand Bath* small water filled tub 4 drops essential oil

Mix essential oils in a small tub of warm water. Soak for no more than 15 minutes.

Household Cleaner 8 oz. carrier 100 drops essential oil

Mix essential oils with a carrier of water in a spray bottle. Use as you would any type of glass, metal or porcelain cleaning liquid.  WARNING: DO NOT MIX ESSENTIAL OILS WITH ANY TYPE OF PRE-MADE CLEANING SOLUTION.

Humidifier full humidifier 5 drops essential oil

Mix essential oils with the water used in the humidifier. Use as directed by the manufacturer of the humidifier.

Hydrosols

Hydrosols can be used as a linen refreshner, room deodorizer, mouth wash, facial toner, compress, cooking, and 2 tablespoons can be added to mineral water as a cooling drink.

Inhalation 10-15 drops of essential oil or blend or 1 ml added to dead sea salt Hand diffuser or nasal suppository

Add oils to diffuser or suppository.  Place under the nose and breathe in deeply 3-4 times.  Repeat after 20 minutes.

Jacuzzi 3 drops per person

Add the essential oils to the water and repeat in 10-15 minutes.

Light Bulb Ring 1 ring 1 drop essential oil

Place one drop in the ring and use as directed by the manufacturer of the ring.

Massage Oil* 2 oz. carrier 20-30 drops essential oil

Mix essential oils with the carrier of your choice. Apply using standard massage techniques.

Nail Care 5 drops of essential oil (Tea Tree preferred for nail growth or anti-fungal) or 2 drops of each essential oil in a blend (Lavender, Bay Laurel, and Sandalwood preferred for dry/torn cuticles). 1/2 oz. carrier oil

Add essential oil to carrier or add blend to carrier and apply to nails.

Room Spray 4 oz. distilled water 80-100 drops essential oil

Mix essential oils with distilled water in a spray bottle. Spray room to deodorize unpleasant odors. Be careful not to spray directly onto furniture, curtains or carpets as most essential oils will stain.

Sauna 1-2 drops of essential oil per cup of water

Shake or throw on heat source as usual.  Recommended oils are Eucalyptus, Tea Tree or Pine.

Shampoo 6 oz. carrier 75 drops essential oil

Mix essential oils with a carrier of unscented castile liquid soap. Otherwise, you may you an off-the-shelf shampoo. Use daily or as directed by bottle.

Soap 4 oz. carrier 10-25 drops essential oil

Mix essential oils with a carrier of unscented castile liquid soap.

Steam (inhalant) 2 cups of hot water in a bowl 3-5 drops essential oil

Mix essential oils with water. Hold head above the bowl with a towel over top head and bowl and breathe in.

Therapeutic Blend 10 ml of carrier oil 40 drops essential oil

Mix essential oils with carrier oils.

Vacuum Bag 1 bag/filter 3 drops essential oil

Put essential oils directly on the vacuum bag or filter. You may also put the oils on a cotton ball, then, place the ball inside the vacuum bag. As you run the vacuum, the heat built up inside the vacuum will release the scent into the air.

* Some blends are marked with an asterisk. The elderly, children and pregnant women should reduce the amount of essential oils by half when using these methods.

Beautiful Health * Detox Introduction

Have you ever felt you body not feeling right?  Fatigue, body aches, unable to digest the foods you eat?  Maybe unexplained headaches?  Skin is dry, breaking out, hair is falling out at an more frequent rate!? Your body could be developing a buildup of toxins, found in the food we eat, air we breathe and the products we use. Toxins may be heavy metals, pharmaceuticals, or other chemicals that don’t mesh well with our optimal health.

What Exactly are Toxins, and Where Do They Come From?

A toxin is defined as any substance that causes harmful effects to our body.  Normally, the immune system, liver and kidneys work together to remove toxins at the same rate as they are encountered.  When toxin levels are in excess of our body’s capacity to remove them, toxins build up and are stored until they are removed.  We can have toxins stored in our bodies for years without experiencing any negative symptoms, but once the burden of toxins becomes too high, we start to feel ill.  We may feel fatigue, headaches, dry and dull skin, experience an increase in allergies, insomnia, just to name a few possibilities.

Environmental Toxins

* Polluted air from factories

* Auto exhaust

* Solvents (paint and cleaning products)

* Heavy metals

* Pesticides, herbicides, insecticides

* Radiation

* Inhalants

Lifestyle Toxins

* Nicotine

* Alcohol

* Caffeine

* Recreational drugs

* Prescription drugs

* Over-the-counter drugs

* Artificial food additives, colorings and preservatives

* Meats that contain hormones and antibiotics

* Refined foods and sugars

* Dietary choices (fast foods, fried foods)

Internal Toxins

* Bacterial, yeast, fungal overgrowth

* By-products of metabolic reactions (such as carbon dioxide, ammonia, hormones)

* Undigested food

* Stress

* Unresolved trauma or abuse (experienced as a child or as an adult)

* Unhappy relationships (with a relative, a spouse, a “significant other”, a boss, a co-worker, a neighbor, etc.)

The Science Behind Phase I and II Liver Detoxification

The liver is an amazing organ.  Besides filtering the blood, storing glucose for energy, breaking down steroid hormones and producing/secreting bile, our liver plays a major role in detoxification.  This critical function relies on a two-step enzymatic pathway for the neutralization of unwanted toxic chemical compounds that our bodies encounter on a daily basis. These two pathways occur in series and are known as Phase I and II detoxification pathways.  When either or both of these pathways are not functioning properly, toxins pass through the liver unaffected and move into our blood circulation where they are deposited in various tissues of our body.  This can lead to symptoms such as digestive system disturbances, toxemia, hormonal changes, low energy, mood changes and high cholesterol

Implementing the Detox!

For 10 days you will follow a   specific eating plan. You will start by gently removing toxic products from your diet.  Days 5-7 are considered the core days where you will be eating very specifically and using the UltraClear product.  After the core days, we gently add back some of the more beneficial food groups. You are eating as this is not a starvation diet. Many suggestions and recipes are provided. After the detox, you will gently re-introduce foods to and be able determine what and how foods affect you. This is very powerful, as many foods cause inflammation, sinus issues, and even affect our emotions. You will notice that you feel great.

The product used, UltraClear, is a medical food designed to meet the heightened nutrient needs of individuals with impaired or compromised detoxification capacity, which may be associated with health conditions such as fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and multiple chemical sensitivity. UltraClear is a low-allergy-potential, natural rice protein formula fortified with a specific blend of vitamins, minerals, and accessory nutrients to help promote healthy, balanced detoxification. UltraClear is also enriched with additional antioxidants to help protect against harmful free radicals that are generated during the detoxification process.

Remember, you do EAT during this process, please do not  include any diet habits less than 900 calories per day.

Contact Kassie with any questions at 612 824 7611.     kassiekuehl@Hotmail.com

Intro to Functional Medicine & Restoring Balance

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An Introduction to Functional Medicine

Gail Provencher, NP

Despite great advances in medicine, complex chronic diseases prevail. Environment and lifestyle are contributing factors to this state of health.¹ The Chronic Disease Epidemic Model, depicted on page 36, illustrates the most common disease influences.

The allopathic medical model focuses on treatment of symptoms and emphasizes acute episodic care. Over time, addressing only the symptoms - rather than the root causes - may permit chronic disease to continue. Functional medicine offers additional scientific tools to uncover the source of disease.

Background

The term "functional medicine" was coined in 1993 by nutritionist Jeffrey Bland, PhD, to describe the integrated medicine of the future. The tenets of functional medicine were formed at the turn of the 20^thcentury, when Sir Archibald Garrod observed that innate errors of metabolism could be dietetically modified.² The philosophy behind functional medicine grew out of naturopathic medicine. Naturopathy seeks to support the body's ability to heal itself through dietary and lifestyle changes in combination with complementary and alternative medicine therapies.³ Naturopathic medicine once prospered in the United States, but the discovery of new medications and surgical techniques, along with political and social changes, led to its decline.⁴ Research interest in natural healing continued, and one of the end results was functional medicine.

Functional medicine links years of research in the basic sciences with emerging options in clinical care to offer safe, effective treatment of complex chronic medical conditions.⁴ It goes back to the basics of evaluating organ function rather than organ pathology. Functional medicine focuses on restoring balance to a dysfunctional system by thoroughly investigating and correcting underlying imbalances.

Bridging to Today

Functional medicine represents a paradigm shift from 20^thcentury medicine. In the acute care model, a symptom is evaluated, a diagnosis is made and a medication or surgical intervention is prescribed. The chronic care model (functional medicine) is more comprehensive.⁵ It places the patient front and center and incorporates complementary healthcare. It views each patient as a system of interconnecting unique genetic, psychosocial and pathophysiologic elements whose interactions with the environment influence health.

Functional Medicine Matrix

The Functional Medicine Matrix Model, which is incorporated in the chronic care model, is guided by three basic concepts: biochemical individuality, health as a positive sign of vitality and the homeodynamics of life processes.³ The model is an information organizing tool that allows the provider to first address clinical imbalances, physiologic processes, environmental inputs and genetic predispositions.

Although a known diagnosis is useful, disease or other imbalances can be averted by addressing functionality first. The concepts in the matrix model guide the fields of study contributing to functional medicine: genetics, gastroenterology, endocrinology, environmental toxicology, psychology, immunology, natural medicine, nutrition and herbal medicine.⁶

Genetic and Lifestyle Imbalances

The focus on genetic factors and lifestyle imbalances is based on scientific information showing how genes can be influenced by environment.^3,7-10 Think back to nursing school: The evaluation of environmental factors and the interaction of mind, body and spirit are at the core of the nursing model. Florence Nightingale's environment theory addresses the patient's need for fresh air, pure water, sufficient food supplies, efficient drainage, cleanliness and sunlight.¹¹

Clinical Imbalances

The use of challenge testing (e.g., stool sampling, hair analysis, saliva testing, urine testing, etc.) to identify clinical imbalances is unique to functional medicine. This approach allows providers to determine biological and physiologic function and malfunction.

The six core clinical imbalances - in hormonal activity, oxidation, detoxification, immunity, inflammation, and in digestion and absorption - focus functional medicine providers to become less concerned with naming a disease and more concerned with identifying imbalances in the body. As an example, the treatment of obesity involves more than diet, exercise management and behavioral therapy. Underlying physiologic problems, such as inflammation, hormone imbalances and genetic abnormalities, need to be addressed. In summary, functional medicine allows the provider to do the following:

• focus on the unique needs of the patient, rather than symptoms alone

• assess the body systematically, biochemically and structurally

• use combined diagnostic and challenge testing

• form a true partnership with the patient

• encourage the patient to focus on prevention.

Assessing Foundational Health

Functional medicine providers believe the root causes of complex chronic illnesses and symptoms are manifested in the environment of the gastrointestinal tract, especially the intestinal mucosa. To get to the root cause of a symptom or complaint, collect a detailed patient history and administer a subjective assessment questionnaire. The questionnaire should gather information on physical, mental and emotional status.

Objective Testing

Information on digestion, absorption, bacterial balance, yeast overgrowth, inflammation, metabolic activity and immune function can be obtained through challenge testing. Maldigestion problems are evident in symptoms such as gas, bloating, abdominal pain, diarrhea and constipation.

Chronic dysbiosis and inflammation compromise absorption, contributing to deficiencies of proteins, carbohydrates and fats. They can also reduce short-chain fatty acid levels, thus increasing a patient's risk for colon cancer and ulcerative colitis.¹² Chronic maldigestion and gut irritation can lead to leaky gut and the development of food allergies, as well as bacterial or yeast overgrowth and the production of toxins.¹² Toxins can worsen the irritation and enter the general circulation of the body, compromising overall health.

Functional medicine tests to evaluate systems include:

• physical assessment of nutrition status

• blood testing for food allergies and sensitivities, vitamin status, amino acid level, and oxidative stress

• hair analysis for mineral levels

• urine testing for amino acid levels and toxic elements, oxidative stress analysis

• saliva testing for hormone analysis, metabolic dysglycemia profile

• nasal, ocular or vaginal tests for yeast or bacteria.

Laboratories that conduct functional medicine testing include NeuroScience Inc., Diagnos-Techs Inc., Metametrix, Genova Diagnostics, Quest Diagnostics and Spectracell.

Laboratory and imaging evaluations

• Immune or inflammatory imbalance
• Energy imbalance, mitochondrial dysfunction
• Digestive, absorptive and microbiological imbalance
• Detoxification, biotransformation, excretory imbalance
• Imbalance in structural, boundary and membrane integrity
• Hormonal and neurotransmitter imbalances
• Imbalance in mind-body-spirit integration

Initial Assessment

• Enter data on matrix form; look for common themes
• Review underlying mechanisms of disease
• Recapitulate patient's story
• Organ system-based diagnosis
• Functional medicine assessment: underlying mechanisms of disease, genetic and environmental influences

Treatment plan

• Individualized
• Dietary, lifestyle, environment
• Nutritional, botanical, psychosocial, energetic, spiritual
• May include pharmaceuticals or procedures

Gail Provencher is a women's health nurse practitioner who owns a functional and complementary healthcare practice in Appling, Ga. For information on her practice, visit www.gailprovencher.com.

References

1. Minich DM, Bland JS. Acid-alkaline balance: role in chronic disease and detoxification. Altern Ther Health Med. 2007;13(4):62-65.

2. Bland JS. The future of nutritional pharmacology. Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine. 2008;13(5):12-14.

3. An introduction to naturopathic medicine. National Institutes of Health. National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Available at: http://nccam.nih.gov/health/naturopathy/D372.pdf. Accessed Feb. 2, 2010.

4. Pizzorno JE, Murray MT. Textbook of Natural Medicine. 3^rded. St. Louis, Mo.: Churchill Livingstone Elsevier Ltd.; 2006: 13, 21.

5. Jones DS, et al. 21^sti> Century Medicine: A New Model for Medical Education and Practice. The Institute for Functional Medicine. Gig Harbor, Wash.: 2009.

6. Vasquez A. Web-like interconnections of physiological factors. Integrative Medicine. 2006;5(2):32-37.

7. Pauling L. Orthomolecular psychiatry. Varying the concentrations of substances normally present in the human body may control mental disease. Science. 1968:160(825):265-271.

8. Blum K, et al. DNA based customized nutraceutical "gene therapy" utilizing a genoscore: a hypothesized paradigm shift of a novel approach to the diagnosis, stratification, prognosis, and treatment of inflammatory process in the human. Med Hypotheses. 2006;66(5):1008-1018.

9. Williams RJ, Pelton RB. Individuality in nutrition: the genetotrophic principle. Science. 1965;148(3670):669-672.

10. Null G. The Clinician's Handbook of Natural Healing. New York, N.Y.: Kensington Publishing Corp; 2000: 682.

11. McCabe P. Naturopathy, Nightingale, and nature cure: a convergence of interests. Complement Ther Nurse Midwifery. 2000;6(1):4-8.

12. Galland L. Power Healing - Use the New Integrated Medicine to Cure Yourself. New York, N.Y.: Random House; 1998: 285-287.

Reading your Nails....a Health Diagnostic Tool?

Nail changes may signify a number of disorders elsewhere in the body. These changes may indicate illness even before the rest of the body does. Seek medical attention if any of the following symptoms are suspected.)

--Thick nails may indicate that the vascular system is weakening and the blood is not circulating properly. (Editors Note: It can also indicate Candida)

--Lengthwise grooves or ridges may indicate a kidney disorder and is associated with aging. An iron deficiency may also cause ridges.

--If the white moon area of the nail turns red, it may indicate heart problems; if it turns slate blue, then it indicates over exposure to silver or lung trouble.

--Brittle nails signify possible iron deficiency and thyroid problems, impaired kidney function, and circulation problems.

--Flat nails can denote Raynaud¹s disease.

--Yellow nails can indicate internal disorders long before other symptoms appear. Some of these are problems with the lymphatic system, respiratory disorders, diabetes, and liver disorders.

--White nails indicate possible liver or kidney disorder/or anemia.

--Dark nails and/or thin, flat, spoon shaped nails are a sign of vitamin B12 deficiency or anemia.

--Deep blue nail beds show pulmonary obstruction such as asthma or emphysema.

--Nail beading is a sign of rheumatoid arthritis.

--Yellow nails can indicate internal disorder before other symptoms appear. Some of these are problems with the lymphatic system, respiratory disorders, diabetes, and liver disorders.

--White nails indicate possible liver or kidney disorders, soft, shiny nails without a moon may indicate an overactive thyroid.

--White lines across the nail may indicate a liver disease.

--Thinning nails may signal an itchy skin disease (lichen planus).

--Nails separated from the nail bed may signify a thyroid disorder.

--A half white nail with dark spots on the tip points out a possible kidney disease.

--Raised nails at the base with small white ends show a respiratory disorder such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis. This nail condition may also be hereditary.

--Red skin at the bottom of the nail may indicate a connective tissue disorder.

--Ridges can signify a possible infection such as the flu.

--Downward curved nail ends may denote heart, liver, or respiratory problems.

--White lines show possible heart disease, high fever, or arsenic poisoning.

--Ridges running up and down the nails indicate a tendency to develop arthritis.

--Nails that resemble hammered brass indicate a tendency toward partial or total hair loss.

--Unusually wide, square nails can suggest a hormonal problems and frayed and split ends indicate psoriasis; vitamin C, folic acid, and protein are needed.

--Nails that chip, peel, crack, or break easily show a nutritional deficiency and insufficient hydrochloric acid and protein. Minerals are also needed.

--White nails with pink near the tips are a sign of cirrhosis. -Randi A. Scott, RNC

(Editors Note: The source of this information is unknown and information herein is unsubstanciated per Randi Scott)

Is your hair DRY?

The most common cause of dry hair is nutritional deficiency, but may also be attributed by heat, an open cuticle, chemicals, and poor maintenance. Cheaper hair products that are harsh on hair also contribute to this condition, as they may strip away essential oils and nutrients required for overall scalp and hair health. Most chemicals in perms and relaxers may damage the hair follicle and overall look, as the hair becomes dry and brittle.

How To Detect

Dry hair lacks the oil and moisture it required to give it a shiny and soft texture. As a result, hair that is dry is brittle and dull and has a straw-like texture. Most people will experience dry hair at one point or another, either due to over-processing or exposing it to wind, sun and chlorinated swimming pools. All of these are considered external causes of this hair condition.

Chronic dry hair that comes from an internal source may be a sign of an underlying health problem. When conditioning treatments do not moisturize your hair, it may be time to seek medical advice as it can be an early sign of a more serious internal condition.

External Factors

• Excessive washing and blow-drying, harsh detergents
• Environmental dryness

Internal Sources

• Hypothyroidism
• Malnutrition
• Hypoparathyroidism

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As summer begins to wind down but the heat continues, come and cool down with the Kasia Team and re-examine what impact those summer days have done to your hair and skin.  Sadly my Informed Beauty, exposure to long hours in the sun and water can lead to a dry, dull appearance.

Trim up the ends, freshen the brassy over-toned color, and update your skin routine, all to make a significant difference in your hair and skin coming into the change of seasons.

Your Skin

Why book an appointment with Phanie,  our expert Esthetician?

*Studies show that 60% of people define their skin type and home care incorrectly.

Deep cleansing of the skin by a professional rids the skin of dirt, debris and environmental factors to allow your skin to maintain a healthy balance and enhance its ability to fight off disease and aging. It also enables the skin to better utilize the products applied for nourishment, protection and exfoliation.

Deeper penetration of products with professional equipment, techniques and products work to allow beneficial ingredients to penetrate deeper into the skin for greater results.

Professional facial massage dilates the vascular system, encouraging it to bring nutrients and moisture to the deeper layers of the skin and to remove waste and toxins produced during normal cell metabolism. This stimulation also brings a healthy glow to the skin that only a professional facial massage can produce.

Professional skin care products have a higher percentage of performance ingredients than over the counter products. OTC products need to be benign enough for use by the "masses."

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Infrared Sauna + Heated from Within!

Infrared Sauna Medical Studies and Articles

The evidence is clear. Toxins are every where, in our water, air, food, soaps, shampoos, even in the clothes we wear. It has become commonplace to read about mercury in our fish, jet fuel in our lettuce, heavy metals in our air. Toxins have been directly linked with a host of diseases: cancer, lowered immune function, arthritis, autism, fibromyalgia, alzheimers, neurological and cardiovascular disorders, just to name a few. People living today carry within their bodies a chemical cocktail made up of industrial chemicals, pesticides, food additives, heavy metals, general anaesthetics, and the residues of therapeutic pharmaceuticals, as well as toxins from alcohol, tobacco, caffeine, and illegal drugs. It is a problem that is not going away, at least not in our lifetime. We need to detoxify!

Sherry Rogers MD in her groundbreaking book, Detox or Die, says toxicity is a one-way street leading to disease; the key to healing the impossible is to reverse the toxicity. But what is the best way to detoxify? There are several methods being used today: chelation, where enzyme preparations are injected into the bloodstream, binding toxins as they pass through and are excreted; fasting, with or without herbal and mineral preparations and/or colonics to help to remove toxins; and saunas, removing toxins through sweating.

Validity through Medical Studies and Articles

Kaiser Permenante Article On The Health Benefits Of Saunas

Detoxification Through the Skin by Mark Sircus Ac., OMD March 6th, 2005

Circulation Journal December 2004 study on infrared sauna use in patients with chronic heart failure.

Saunas Improve Results for Heart Patients by author Patricia Palmer

Repeated thermal therapy improves impaired vascular endothelial function in patients with coronary risk factors by Imamura M, Biro S, Kihara T, Yoshifuku S, Takasaki K, Otsuji Y, Minagoe S, Toyama Y, Tei C. October, 2001

Repeated sauna therapy reduces urinary 8-epi-prostaglandin F(2alpha) Masuda A, Miyata M, Kihara T, Minagoe S, Tei C. Department of Cardiology, Respiratory and Metabolic Medicine, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima, Japan March, 2004

Heat in the treatment of patients with anorexia nervosa by Gutierrez E, Vazquez R. March 2001 (opens in new window)

The Effects of Repeated Thermal Therapy for Patients with Chronic Pain by Akinori Masuda, Yasuyuki Koga, Masato Hattanmaru, Shinichi Minagoe, Chuwa Tei 2005 (opens in new window)

The effects of repeated thermal therapy for two patients with chronic fatigue syndrome. by Masuda A, Kihara T, Fukudome T, Shinsato T, Minagoe S, Tei C. April 2005

Thermal Therapy Benefits Depressed Patients 2005

Clinical Implications of Thermal Therapy in Lifestyle-Related Diseases by Sadatoshi Biro, Akinori Masuda, Takashi Kihara and Chuwa Tei 2003. Obesity And Diabetes: Pathophysiological Mechanisms And Therapeutic Approaches

Repeated Thermal Therapy Diminishes Appetite Loss and Subjective Complaints in Mildly Depressed Patients by Akinori Masuda, MD, PhD, Masamitsu Nakazato, MD, PhD, Takashi Kihara, MD, PhD, Shinichi Minagoe, MD, PhD and Chuwa Tei, MD, PhD 2005. From the Psychosomatic Medicine, Respiratory and Stress Care Center, Kagoshima University Hospital, Kagoshima, Japan (A.M.); the Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Miyazaki University, Miyazaki, Japan (M.N.); and Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Metabolic Medicine, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima, Japan (T.K., S.M., C.T.).