Spring 2011 News Headlines:
We have moved location and invite you all to come, visit and see our projects in the San Jose Del Cabo, Mexico. Our vision is to unite traditional Chinese medicine with modern medical practice (dentistry) and research to provide the most integrated health experience. Rejuvenation, prevention and longevity is the result and goal.
Transformative Wellness Health Center is opening in San Jose Del Cabo, Mexico.
Yoga Cleanse and Retreat (April 23-30th, 2011)
at La Playita, Los Cabos (Mexico)
•Air port Pick-Up
•7 Nights at La Marina Inn at La Playita Beach (1km from San Jose del Cabo)
•Daily Walking Meditation and Yogic cleansing exercises
•7 days of Vinyasa Yoga
•2 Movie Nights focused on Yoga
•Nutrition and Yogic Diet orientation for the optimal healthy yogi.
•(Optional) Social and sight seeing activities in San Jose del Cabo and surrounding areas.
Shared room and Retreat: $950
Personal room and Retreat: $1250
For more information please call or email.
(52) 624 105 6089 -
info@transormativewellness.com
Modern Alternative Dentistry
Modern Alternative Dentistry provides a new approach to oral and overall health. Read more about facial rejuvenation with acupuncture and the Dermal Roller TM (Micro-needle Therapy System), a medical grade device and solution for reducing wrinkles, scarring, sun damage, hyperpigmentation, hair loss, pore size and blackheads, stretch marks without surgery and side effects.
Why use it?
A lovely smile will make you feel healthy and young energetically and physically. Remember the exterior health is a representative of the interior health.
The goal is reduce and diminish; pain, bruising, inflammation, stress, infections and difficulty healing from any dental procedure utilizing preventative measures.
How does it work?
Using only metal and toxic free materials in conjunction with acupuncture (diminish the use of anesthesia) we bring an effective and healthy alternative to your entire wellbeing.
• Diet Therapy and Nutritional consultations for weight reduction, healthy skin, detoxification and longevity.
• Recommended Practitioners and (TCM) Acupuncturists in Vancouver please visit: www.acupuncturebc.com and www.acupuncturesolutions.ca
Recipe
of the Month:
Chipotle refried Pinto Beans
Beans are high in proteins, low in fat and very high in fiber.
1 onion diced
2 cloves garlic chopped fine
1-cup fine chopped mushrooms (brown, shitake, portabella)
1 tsp grape seed oil
1 tsp chipotle chili
1 tsp salt
1 tsp honey/sugar
2 1/2 cups of well-cooked pinto beans (optional from a can)
Sauté onions, garlic and mushrooms in oil on high heat for 5-7 minutes until onions are translucent. Add chipotle chili, honey beans and salt till warm.
Serve along side a rice dish and for tortillas.
Benefits:
Beans are high in proteins, low in fat and very high in fiber. They are rich sources of potassium, calcium, iron, and several B-vitamins.
Black beans in Traditional Chinese medicine are warming and have sweet flavor. They are beneficial to kidneys and reproductive function; builds the yin fluids and blood; diuretic. Used for low backache, knee pain, involuntary seminal emission, and infertility.
The protein from legumes can help regulate sugar, water and other aspects of metabolism, as well as promote balanced sexual activity and proper growth and development of the body, including the brain.
Warmly,
Transformative Wellness
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Pose of the Month:
Photo by: Iljaherb.com
Baddha Konasana – Cobbler’s Pose (this is how Indian cobblers sit to repair shoes)
Method:
- Sit on the floor with your legs stretched out in front.
- Bend the knees and bring the feet closer to the trunk.
- Bring the soles and heels of the feet together and catch the feet near the toes, bring the heels near the perineum. The outer sides of both feet should rest on the floor and the back of the heels should touch the perineum.
- Widen the thighs and lower the knees until they touch the floor.
- Interlock the fingers of the hands, grip the feet firmly, stretch the spine erect and gaze straight ahead or at the tip of the nose.
- Place the elbows on the thighs and press them down. Exhale, bend forward, and rest the head, then the nose and lastly the chin on the floor. Hold for 1/2-1minute, breathing long, full, deep breaths.
- Inhale, raise the trunk from the floor and come back to the starting position (dandasana).
Modification:
If the knees are raised quite high and it’s difficult to fold forward, you can:
- Raise your seat with a few blocks.
- Move your feet forward 1-2 ft., until you can sit up straight and fold a little.
Benefits:
• Effective for urinary disorders, strengthens prostate and kidneys
• Pelvis, abdomen and back get plenty of blood and circulation
• Relieves sciatica pain and hernia
• Practiced regularly, relieves pain and heaviness in testicles
• Practiced with shoulder stand keeps the menstrual cycle regular and ovaries functioning properly.
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