March – New Chapter Promotion

How to choose a multivitamin?
We all know how hard it is in this age of information to keep up to all of the standards. Here’s a few rules of thumb I use everyday when checking my labels and  making sure my supplements are doing for me what they say they will:

• choose an organic supplement
• choose a food grade supplement
• buy it at the health food store and not the pharmacy
• be willing to pay more
• avoid the list of toxic ingredients found left

The importance of choosing natural over synthetic:

In addition to being synthetic, isolated vitamins are missing all their naturally occurring essential synergistic co-factors and transporters. A synthetic vitamin can stimulate a cell’s metabolism, but it cannot upgrade or replace the cell’s components with superior, better quality elements. The results? A degraded cell.

Most people do not know that most B vitamins are made from petrochemicals!  Synthetics will be listed on the label as follows: Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (niacin), Vitamin B5 (calcium pantothenate).

Though the water soluble vitamins such as B&C do not pose as many threats, they do not provide much nutritional support if they are not well absorbed. For your best health, take a whole-nutrient B vitamin and avoid synthetics. Especially for the fat soluble vitamins such as A,D,E& K.

Most calcium supplementation today are derived from calcium carbonate, which is found in chalk, oyster shells, coral rock sediments, egg shells and other in-organic sediments and non-living mineral sources. Calcium from these sources are not organic, naturally occurring food ingredients and thus are not absorbed properly and do not fulfill nutritional needs.

The best source of calcium supplementation is vegetable sources that absorb well. New Chapters ‘Bone Strength Take Care’ contains a calcium complex derived from a specific plant form called Lithothamnion, harvested from pristine shores along the Icelandic coastline. Much like organic vegetables, this sea plant is allowed to mature naturally and then harvested to deliver its optimal nutritional value.

Many calcium formulas include magnesium; well-absorbed forms include magnesium aspartate, magnesium glycinate and magnesium oxide. Many other minerals may be complexed as aspartates or picolinates, which generally provide excellent absorption.

Vitamin E is another nutrient for which it is very important to select the proper form. Synthetic vitamin E is labeled, “d, l- alpha.” This mixture of “d” and “l” forms is biochemically different from natural vitamin E which is labeled “d-alpha.” Like synthetic vitamins A and D, synthetic vitamin E has detrimental effects. It is incompletely metabolized and may even disrupt the metabolism of natural vitamin E in the liver. The most beneficial natural vitamin E products come as mixtures of the alpha, beta, gamma, and delta tocopherol fractions.

Some of my favorite New Chapters products:

For women over forty – Everywoman II & Estertone
For pre & post-natal support – Multi for two & WholeMega
For men over forty – Everyman II & Prostate 5LX
For kids – Tiny tabs & Berry Greens

For a perfect daily beauty regime: Everywoman’s Inner Beauty, Anti-Aging Probiotic & WholeMega

New Chapter’s supplements provides you with:

• organic supplementation

• food sourced ingredients

• sustainable farming practices

• additive free formulas

Avoid toxic ingredients such as:

• magnesium stearate

• stearic acid

• silicone dioxide

• titanium dioxide

• methylcellulose

• ‘natural flavors’

• alloxal

Some of these are binding agents, some of them are fillers… all of them are toxic and completely unecessary!

Check your supplements today!

For even more information on this topic please visit www.organicconsumers.org.

To book a FREE consultation with Dr. Roxanne Chabidon call 613-216-2135 or visit our website at www.luminaottawa.com.

Save Up To 15% Lumina is offering 10 % off all New Chapters products for the entire month of March. Purchase 3 or more & save 15%. Come in today, try them yourself and notice the difference! Offer Expires: March 30th, 2010

QI GONG Fall Classes

Jean-Pierre Brunelle L.Acu has been practicing qi gong and traditional martial arts for over ten years. Combined with his skills as a TCM practiconer and Acupuncturist. He brings a unique perspective to this ancient form of exercise helping the participant to maximize their own wellness abilities.

Qi gong; an ancient form of static and moving meditations traditionally practiced by monks and martial artists. Dubbed by some as Chinese Yoga, these ancient practices are designed to help increase the participants strength and energy through gentle stretching and breathing practices.

Beginning September 29—for 8 weeks, Jean-Pierre Brunelle  will be teaching Qi Gong at James Street Wellness Centre Tuesday and Thursdays from 7:45am – 9:00am.  Registration fees are $200.00
Call today to reserve your spot, space is limited! (613) 216-2135

LIVE STRESS FREE NOW

Birch Cellulite Oil

Experience beauty and wellness in a bottle with Weleda Birch Cellulite Oil.  This nourishing and efficacious formula is a unique blend of restorative plant extracts.

 

Birch has long been used for purifying the body and encouraging metabolic activity.  Organic birch leaves are selected from premium nature reservations in the Czech Republic.  Rich in flavanoids, these pristine ingredients form one of the most effective Natural topical treatments for cellulite reduction.

Studies showed that when Weleda Birch Oil was used twice daily for one month, the skin’s smoothness and elasticity was increased by over 20%. 

This rich oil is best used in conjunction with a skin brush to stimulate metabolism and circulation.  The oil is now offered at Lumina Health & Rejuvenation Clinic – 100mL for only $29.95!  Or try our ‘tester’ size for only $3.95 and experience the pure, natural results that weleda has to offer.

Combine Weleda Birch Cellulite Oil with  Acupuncture Cellulite treatments to not only improve the appearance of cellulite, but actually eliminate the cellulite altogether!

The combination of the acupuncture rejuvenation and the purifying oil is unbeatable!  To read more about Acupuncture Cellulite treatments  CLICK HERE for our blog post or CLICK HERE to visit our website. 

For a free Cellulite Consultation with Dr. Roxanne Chabidon, you can call us at 613-216-2135 or Book Online Today!

The Spring Cleanse

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It might not feel like it just yet, but Spring is just about ready to explode.  After a record-breaking winter, most of us are eager with anticipation for the green months ahead. 

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The winter months can be a stagnant time for many aspects of our lives.  When spring finally arrives most of us celebrate by doing our spring cleaning.  Okay, celebrate might be a little bit of a stretch!

What many of us don’t realize is that spring is also a great time to do some cleansing within our bodies.  Not just the regular soapy bath sort of cleansing, but a dietary cleanse. 

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The word “cleanse” can be intimidating for many people.  At first it might seem like a daunting task, but the rewards are well worth it.  If you have never cleansed before, you will likely have a large build-up of unwanted toxins in the body.  Cleansing will leave you feeling lighter, and more energized. 

Cleansing can be simple and easy if you have the right tools.  Cleansing consists of two parts:  supplementation and diet.  The supplementation part is easy, most products on the market today come in packages that include all of the products you need. 

The diet part can be a bit trickier.  There are some food limitations during a cleanse, which is a great opportunity to try out some new recipes!    

To help get your body on the right track this spring, Lumina is offering a special Herbal D-Tox Package.  The package includes 4 cleansing supplements along with a Cleansing Cookbook! 

This two week “Detox In A Box” is the perfect cleanse for beginners and veterans alike.  And the cleanse-friendly cookbook will help you to prepare delicious meals that will support your cleanse and help you achieve optimal results.  This package is available for $39.95 while quantities last.**

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If you’re serious about cleansing this spring, you can achieve even better results when you combine this gentle herbal cleanse with acupuncture therapy.  Acupuncture promotes circulation and blood flow to remove any blockages or stagnation within the body. 

Your body is the vehicle that you ride around in for your entire life.  Just like any car, maintenance is the key to longevity.  Take care of your body, and your body will take care of you!

Banish Cellulite for Good!

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Revolutionary Acupuncture to Treat Cellulite

Cellulite is the #1 complaint for approximately 90% of women worldwide!  These bumps and dimples may plague you regardless of your physical fitness or personal lifestyle.  Creams and ointments promise big results, but leave us disappointed when they don’t deliver.  You can work out every day, but in the end it may not make much of a difference. 

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Just when you thought you were stuck with that cellulite forever…

Lumina offers an alternative that is not only effective, but will also help boost your metabolism and energy at the same time.  Proven effective solutions for permanent results!

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Cellulite is actually blocked and damaged tissue.  Blood flow to these blocked areas decreases, and the tissue receives less nourishment.  As a result these areas have weak connective tissue, poor circulation and a build-up of excess toxins.  Breaking up these areas of stagnation is an extremely effective treatment in decreasing cellulite.  Dr. Roxanne Chabidon has perfected a system that will break up blockages, restore healthy blood flow and repair damaged skin tissue.  The results have been fantastic! 

 

Dr. Chabidon will also educate you on what you can do to prevent cellulite from building up in the future, and help you maintain your healthy, radiant skin.  Preventative maintenance is the key to long-lasting success when it comes to the health of your skin.

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Look stunning in your bathing suit this summer!  Get rid of those lumps and bumps for good!

Contact Us for your Free Constulation. 

Book Online or by Phone at (613) 216-2135

Feel Energized This Spring!

 

 

 

 

 

Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to study this Ancient Chiense Art!  Qi Gong is a fundamental part of Eastern Medicine, practiced daily by millions of people world-wide.  Contact us today to reserve your space – availability is limited!

 

Contact us by phone (613) 216-2135 or by email info@luminaantiaging.com for more information!

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Maybe Qi Gong is What You’re Missing 

by Dr. Allan Fradsham, D.T.C.M

Feeling tired or sluggish?  Having trouble getting out of bed? 

Feeling a little stiff?  Not getting around as well as you used to?

Feeling stressed?  A little burned out? 

These have become very common feelings for the majority of the urban population.  As time passes, we generally begin to accept these feelings as part of our day to day lives.  We accept that cold days will bring sore joints, and that winter months will cause the blues.  Many people don’t realize that there is a simple solution to these and many other day-to-day problems:  Qi Gong. 

Break Free From Headaches and Migraines!

Join  Dr. Allan Fradsham  and a panel of health and wellness experts for this FREE intensive seminar. 

Learn what you can do to get relief from your headaches or migraines, Naturally!   

To sign up for this FREE seminar, or to receive more information, please contact us at 613-216-2135 or by email at info@luminaantiaging.com

 

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Join Us at the National Women’s Show!

Join Lumina Health & Rejuvenation Clinic at the National Women’s Show!

Lumina will be offering introductory Facial Acupuncture treatments at a Special Women’s Show Only Price – $15.00!

We will also be holding a special Women’s Show promotion on our Facial Acupuncture packages!  Take advantage of the Women’s Show ONLY prices!

Visit the Lumina booth to reserve your Facial Rejuventation treatment, and find out how you can have healthier, younger-looking skin! 

Print this coupon and receive $5.00 OFF when you purchase two admissions to the upcoming National Women’s Show!

See you there!

Acupuncture to Lose Weight

Acupuncture for weight loss treatments involve inserting tiny hair-thin needles in particular spots on the skin to help the overall functioning of the body.

In weight loss, acupuncture actually stimulates the body to release natural pain-relieving chemicals known as endorphins. These chemicals are also known to be natural appetite suppressants, helping you resist cravings and to stick with your diet plan. Where the acupuncture needles are inserted on your body will vary greatly depending on your needs and conditions.  Depending on whether the excessive weight is caused by behavioral or physiological issues. The acupuncturist will ask you questions to determine the main cause of your excessive weight and will then insert needles into the spots of the body that will help address or counter those problems. The needles are said to release more energy and make your body function better to promote weight loss. Acupuncture can give you the boost to exercise more, and eat less for example.

Get started today and feel great again.  
To book your first acupuncture treatment at our Ottawa location, simply call us at 613-216-2135 or click here to book online NOW !

Can Acupuncture Help Depression?

By Dr. Blaise Ryan 

Today, more than 28 million Americans are taking antidepressants and anti-anxiety drugs.  That number is almost the entire population of Canada!  In 1998, doctors wrote more than 130 million prescriptions for anti-depressants.  This is not a simple case of the blues, these numbers liken it to an epidemic.

 

According to the Physicians’ Desk Reference, the top antidepressant drugs only address signs and symptoms associated with depression.  And can cause a variety of side effects, including:

·         insomnia,

·         anxiety,

·         listlessness,

·         fatigue,

·         body rash,

·         tremors,

·         facial tics,

·         diarrhea,

·         loss of appetite,

·         sexual dysfunction,

·         And Many more

Depression alone is stressful enough on the body – and while medications may provide temporary relief, they can cause further health damages. 

On top of that, antidepressants don’t ever cure depression.  Most of the time, if you want to get off of antidepressants you will be faced with the same feelings that brought you to the medication in the first place.

How Acupuncture Can Help You?

 

By incorporating thousands of years of experience in treating depression, acupuncture and Chinese Medicine are one of the safest, most natural and tested options available to you.  Not only can your symptoms of depression be alleviated, but the underlying root causes of your feelings can be addressed as well.

We are aware of the powerful and inseperable interplay between our body and emotions.  When we experience emotional upset, our internal environment also becomes disrupted.  Likewise, when we experience physical problems, are emotions are greatly affected.

Over time, this disruption leads to what Chinese medicine calls “stagnant or depressed Qi”.  Qi is roughly translated as vital energy.  This diagnosis of stagnant Qi is unique to Chinese medicine.

Eventually the stagnant Qi leads to a disharmony within our body occurs, affecting our physical and emotional well-being.  If not properly treated, this imbalance may lead to depression.

How Will We Help You?

During your first visit, our doctor will take a complete health history in order to evaluation where, why and how your Qi has stagnated or depressed.  Once this is determined an individual treatment plan will be tailored to your needs and specific symptoms. 

The goal of your treatment plan will be to activate the movement of Qi throughout your entire body.  Also, our focus will be to address the root causes of your underlying imbalances. 

By treating your body as a whole and unique organism, acupuncture can support recovery from illness and disease and move towards health and happiness.

Key Points to Remember Throughout Your Acupuncture Treatments:

1. Acupuncture is not a magic pill.  You may require weeks or months of treatment in order to see lasting results.  Give yourself as much time as you need so that you can experience the maximum benefits that Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture have to offer.
2. Surround yourself with positivity.  Support yourself with people whom you trust, who will encourage you and give you objective and unbiased insight.  Avoid listening, reading and watching negative news.  Especially before bed as this can affect your subconscious before sleep.
3. Breathe, go slow, and think things through.  Don’t make too many life changes all at once.  Unless you are really fed up and hungry for a dramatic shift.  Make sure you don’t bite off more than you can chew.  You don’t want to overwhelm your emotions.
4. Try to get at least 20 minutes of simple exercise at least 3 days a week.  Take a daily walk, breathe deeply and let it all go.
5. Remember you are not alone.  Others are having similar experiences.  Reach out to people who are in a better place than you and who will honestly support you.
6. Smile (and seek laughter)

Get started today and feel great again.  
To book your first acupuncture treatment at our Ottawa location, simply call us at 613-216-2135 or click here to book online NOW !