Addictions Hit Hard and Prescriptions Are No Exception: How Whitney Houston Reminds Us That We Have the Power to Heal.

In light of the recent news of Whitney Houston’s death, we would like to reach out to all of you; not only to honor Whitney Houston for her life’s work of inspiring others through her graces in performing arts, but also to discuss what we believe to be one of the largest health issues in American society today — the effects of prescription drugs. Although Ms. Houston’s death is still being investigated, it is estimated by family sources, who were interviewed by officials at the scene, to be due to a fatal combination of alcohol, Xanax, and other prescription drugs; which led to her subsequently being found unconscious and underwater in the bathtub of her hotel room.

No illegal drugs were found in her hotel room. Each substance found was not only legal, but widely prescribed. To quote Los Angeles coroner’s assistant chief Ed Winter, “There weren’t a lot of prescription bottles. You probably have just as many  prescription bottles in your medicine cabinet.”

This would indicate that there is absolutely something to be concerned about in American health and mental care today. We cannot prescribe away addictive tendencies and habits, nor can we medicate the symptoms of any root source of dis-ease in the body and expect long lasting results. Through her later years in life, Ms. Houston suffered from many addiction issues, the most apparent being her widely publicized illegal drug use. It could be said that in her efforts to reclaim her life she was led from the depths of self-medicating illegally, to Doctor prescribed numbness; ultimately, the story ending for her did not seem to get much better.

Here at the Phoenix Natural Medicine & Detox Center, we specialize in:

Getting to the root of addictive habits, patterns, and behaviors;

Helping those that want to transition from a heavy dose of prescriptions to a more natural and nutritive approach that harmonizes the body systems;

Educating our clients about the long term effects of short term results, such as the isolated treatment of surface symptoms.

If you or someone you know is struggling with emotional or physical addictions of any kind, or ready to stop the insanity of a prescription load that you or they believe to be doing more harm than good, or are aware of someone that could benefit from an integrative mental health approach that treats the whole person rather than their percieved fragments, please contact us today.

Whitney Houston reminds us that we are all at the mercy of the hands we chose to put our health in. We encourage our clients to take their health into their own hands and teach them positive and effective ways to take charge of their mental, physical and emotional well-being on all levels. It is our hope that they will allow us to be a supportive guide along their personal journey and an accessible reminder that the individual power to heal, the force that sits deeply within us all, is always available to them.

It is our joy and passion to help them each see that availability; to let them know that they do have choices; there are many options; there are ways to change the story ending.

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We have a far infrared sauna at the center!

Natural Body Detoxification and its benefit to your health

Natural Body detoxification is a process whereby toxins are released from fatty tissues, blood, organs and are expelled from the body. When faced with toxicity, our bodies respond by retaining water in an effort to dilute water-soluble toxins and by retaining fat in an effort to dilute fat-soluble toxins . As a result, toxins often lead to weight gain and increased fat retention .

Most people living on this planet have varying degrees of toxicity in their physical body. We are bombarded with polluted air, food that is tainted by pesticides, herbicides, parasites and acidic water .

There are also many other lesser known causes of toxicity levels in our bodies including home cleaning products, silver fillings (amalgam), vaccines and personal care products .

The human body is designed with an incredible defense system that keeps us healthy even under the most extreme circumstances . Natural Body detoxification is performed through the colon, lungs, skin, urinary tract, lymphatic system and the liver.

You may be wondering how you will know, or what symptoms will show up, to let you know that your body needs to be detoxified . There are a myriad of symptoms that are strong indicators that the body may need help. Some of these include unexplained fatigue, increased allergies, hypersensitivity to common materials, intolerance to certain foods, indigestion, aches and pains, low grade fever, headaches, insomnia, depression, sore throats, sudden weight loss or gain, lowered resistance to infection, frequent colds. A proper body detoxification program will remove harmful toxins. With the toxins gone, the symptoms go away .

These symptoms are indicative of toxic overload and when this occurs, we need to help the body detoxify through a variety of Natural Detoxification methods .

For full body detoxification:

A far infrared sauna is especially effective at full body detoxification . It is up to three times more effective than regular saunas. Infrared rays penetrate the body one and a half to three inches. This causes a deep heating effect in the muscle tissues and internal organs . The cellular metabolism is stimulated which breaks up the water molecules that hold the toxins and allows them to be released through the skin in perspiration . Through the perspiration process, acid and waste residue such as toxins, sodium, alcohol, nicotine, cholesterol and the potentially carcinogenic heavy metals (especially zinc, lead, nickel, cadmium, etc) are removed from the cells.

The medical profession acknowledges the success of infrared sauna technology and many doctors provide a sauna within their offices for patient use. Drink plenty of clean, filtered water (preferably alkaline water) while in the sauna. Sun Spirit Infrared Saunas are a safe and natural way to cleanse your body through natural body detoxification.

“A #2 pencil and a dream can take you anywhere” Joyce A. Myers

Colon hydrotherapy classes!!

 

Colonic Students studying away at Phoenix Natural Medicine Center! Keep up the great work!

Our February Calendar Has Arrived!!

Class Calendar!

Join us and other members of the community for some of our amazing upcoming classes! Explore a wide variety of powerful, informational and interactive learning OPPORTUNITIES.

*Phoenix Natural Medicine & Detox Center*

February 2012

Ongoing Classes & Events

Every Friday – 9:00 – 10:00 AM – Rise & Shine Yoga with Melissa – Get your morning started with Rise & Shine Yoga! Set an intention, awaken the inner fire, and stretch the body while exploring breath work, postures, and energy cultivation. This is an outdoor class, taking place at Roosevelt Historic Park, just across from Phoenix Natural Medicine & Detox Center. Please dress comfortably, bring your own mat, water, and any other props you may need. Cost: $5.00

Every Saturday – 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Pulse Reading & Tongue Diagnosis with Dr. Liu – If you are curious about the state of your health or have always wondered about how Chinese Medicine works, come visit our resident Acupuncturist, Dr. Liu, on Saturday’s for a complimentary analysis! Cost: FREE to the public  

 February 4^th, 11^th, 18^th, & 25^th – 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM – FARMER’S MARKET – Come visit us at the Downtown Phoenix Farmer’s Market EVERY SATURDAY! We will be there with custom herbal blends, Lynette’s fresh Aloe Vera Juice, and the much loved $1.00 a minute hand reflexology with J, all while spreading the word about natural health & clean living. Cost: FREE Community Event

 

Special Events, Classes & Series This Month

February 3^rd – 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM – FIRST FRIDAY EVENT! -  A wonderful event to celebrate the community. Come enjoy creative vendors, live music, a phenomenal drum circle, local artists, and great health information! Cost: FREE to the Public

 February 4^th – 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM – Codependence is Alive and Well – with Pat –Understand codependence from an entirely different angle. This workshop will attempt to answer questions like: “What do you mean codependent? I’m not codependent.” “What exactly is codependence?”  “If it happens that I have it, can I be cured?”  This class is one of the favorites among my clients who have taken it. Lots of surprises and new ideas!    Cost: Suggested Donation of $10.00

February 4^th, 11^th, & 25^th – 1:30 – 2:30 PM – Healing with Music & Sound – with Pat - Learn to heal and grow through the wonder of music and sound. We will talk about the techniques anyone can use to resolve tension, release emotion and help the healing process to improve health and quality of life. You will have the opportunity to experience the crystal bowls and other forms of sound during these classes. You will also receive support to take this into your everyday life. Cost: $10.00

February 4^th – 5:30 – 6:30 PM –There’s Something Spiritual in Your Hair, and There’s Nothing Dreadful About Your Locks! –with Queen Roshae of Napps, Kinx, & BB’s – Come learn about the spirituality of natural hair! This fun and educational class will help you discover where you are on the journey and the amazing places you can go, all with great, natural locks. Renee Rosky will also add a piece on the spiritual history of dreadlocks and their universal connection to many different ethnic groups. Cost: FREE to the Public

February 8^th,  6:30 PM – 8:30 PM – Sustainable Happiness (and How to Save the World with Chocolate & Flowers) with Katie and Lisa of Lotus Wei- Come learn about the fun and healing power of flower essences in many different forms. Explore body mists, tonics, serums, and sweets! There will be amazing samples, ample goodies, and tons of good company. Cost: FREE to the Public

February 11^th – 11:30 – 12:30 PM – Clean and Clear Communication Intro – with Pat – This class is for anyone who wants to be more successful in communicating with family, friends, co-workers and/ or significant others.  You will discover how to speak more clearly and hear more accurately.  You will discover techniques to use so that you have a better chance of being heard and being heard accurately.  You will be given a formula for direct and honest communication.  You will learn how to deal with other’s agendas, being interrupted, and more.         Cost: Suggested donation of $10.00

February 15^th – 7:00 – 8:00 PM – X-Men Intro Workshop – with Dr. Shelly Childers, DC – Learn natural ways of helping children that have been diagnosed with ADD, and other similar conditions. Explore the holistic approach to transforming “disabilities” into ABILITIES! Cost: FREE to the Community

February 18^th – 2:30 – 4:00 PM – Labrynth Walking for Healing with Pat Beck – Learn modern applications of the mystic tradition of Labrynth walking and how it can help you connect deeper to your spiritual self while helping quiet the mind and relieve stress. Cost: Suggested Donation of $18.00

February 18^th – 7:00 – 8:00 PM – Reiki Share with Melissa – Come experience the gentle, healing power of Reiki. Reiki is a hands on modality that can bring relief from physical pain, lower stress levels, and bring on emotional release for a deep sense of peace. A group of practitioners will come together to share this gift with each other and the public every third Saturday. Cost: FREE to the Public. Donations graciously accepted. 

February 22^nd & February 23^rd – 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM – Numerology Counts:  A Basic Course – with Dehbra Taylor – Join us for this wonderful 2 part series! Take a unique look into how the numbers in your life are affecting your career, your love life, your finances, and even your health. Understand how your name and date of birth deeply affect your daily life. Cost: $40.00   

February 25^th – 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM – Setting and Honoring Boundaries – with Pat – This class has been a favorite with participants!  This course is for anyone who wants to learn how to set their boundaries and have their boundaries honored.  You will be taught how to begin to overcome your obstacles to setting your boundaries.  You will be shown ways to “figure out” exactly what your boundaries are and when to expand or contract those boundaries. Cost: Suggested donation of $10.00

February 25^th – 3:00 – 4:00 PM – Herbalists Corner Presents:  Herbs for the Heart & Circulatory System – Join us for our monthly series Herbalists Corner which features the resident herbalists of our in-house Apothecary. This is your chance to learn about new herbs each month, their specific applications, benefits, and traditional use. We welcome your questions! Cost: FREE to the Public  

February 25^th – 7:00 – 8:00 PM – Introduction to the Subtle Bodies – with John Cabrera Jr – Join John Cabrera Jr., HHP, to learn about the human energy field and the nature of our subtle bodies. Learn what composes the aura and healing modalities that work on multiple levels of our being. Cost: FREE to the public

 

All Classes Held at the Phoenix Natural Medicine & Detox Center

 Please Call to Register for Any of Our Great Classes!

 301 W. Roosevelt Ave., Suite 2, Phoenix AZ 85003

www.phoenixholistichealth.com            phxnaturalmedicine@gmail.com

(602) 307-0888

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Have You Met Queen Roshae?

COME JOIN QUEEN ROSHAE FOR HER CLASS THIS SATURDAY!

“There’s something spiritual in your hair, and there’s nothing dreadful about your locks!”

February 4th, 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM

 

Queen Roshae is a licensed managing cosmetologist, with over 21yrs in the beauty industry, she is the founder of Napps Kinx & BB’s Urban Day Spa. (est.1992) Columbus, Ohio’s First Natural hair care salon.

All that sit in Queen Roshae’s chair is treated as Royalty and receives Naturally Artistic Personal Professional Service.

Queen Roshae has a passion for assisting her clients in restoring a positive self image by providing healthy & stylish grooming techniques to their natural hair.

Specializing in Loc start-up, Loc repair and  Loc extension services, creating easy access to the Loc experience for many busy professionals and those who seek Loc services for hard to Loc hair. (men.women.children)

An educator, salon owner, platform artist (Mango & Lime) World Natural Hair show . Founder of Gods Gifts Gatherings. Producer of Annual Napps Kinx BB’s Health. Beauty & Wellness expo (Col, Oh) Proud Mother of 5

Queen Roshae is dedicated to her Loyal clients and commutes monthly to Columbus, Oh from Phoenix, Az where she resides and has Napps Kinx &BB’s Mobile Unit which provides Natural hair care service in the Phoenix area.

Napps Kinx & BB’s Academy is committed to providing education and true information to public and professionals as it relates to the care of our Natural hair & culture.

Queen@nappskinxbbs.com

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GOD MAKES NO MISTAKES! YOU ARE NATURALLY NAPPY, QUEEN.

 

 

THIS WEEKEND IS GOING TO BE A BLAST @ PNMC!!!

We really are gearing up for a phenomenal weekend — and we’d love nothing more than to share it with you! Come celebrate the loving spirit of Valentine’s Day with our First Friday celebration! Enjoy another amazing drum circle led by Andrew Ecker, bring the kids to craft a special Valentine from the heart or color a mandala at our craft table. Shop our vendors, support local artists and sample our delicious teas!

First Friday, February 3rd, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Valentine’s at PNM on First Friday!

Come celebrate First Friday with us at Phoenix Natural Medicine Center and enjoy arts and crafts for the whole family!! There will be vendors, food, music and much more! 

Cancer Support Group at the Center

“Having a place to share experiences and questions with others, as well as learn how to cope, all from the comfort of their home, will greatly benefit cancer patients.” – Ted Kennedy, Jr.

Cancer is a condition that often not only carries strong physical effects, but mental and emotional ones as well. If you’re facing a cancer diagnosis, connecting with others who’ve been through one already can be a source of comfort and support.

At Phoenix Natural Medicine Center we want to let you know that you are not alone, you have come to the right place for support, information and understanding.

Call for more information at (602) 307 – 0888