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February 27th, 2014 Issue #100
The Iris
The Body Glyphix Studio
Greetings!
Spring is just around the corner~ can you feel it? I saw crocuses at the Buffalo Zoo peeping through the
snow. Today we are feeling the effects of a major Solar Flare Up! Have you been anxious? Short fused?
Emotional? Disoriented? Or just out of sorts? The energy of a flare up moves through our galaxy and hits
the earth. It can disrupt internet connections, cell phone signals, cause anxiousness, and intensify arthritic
pain and much more. You may sign up for these cosmic notifications at http://spaceweather.com Our
Mercury Retrograde goes direct- and communications should become easier. Tie up loose ends and things
you have been putting off since early February. Make those emails, texts, calls and complete what you have
been putting off. Mars and Saturn both go retrograde this weekend with major changes (your manifestations)
in the next four months.
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Old Souls and Young Souls
Many of the new children born at this time are very old souls while some are very young and new to the
planet. They have different needs and have come for many different purposes. Dealing with them is a
challenge because they are not like other children and have problems adjusting to the earth's energy, to
discipline and learning and sometimes, to being a child. Unlike many of the previous generations that have
experienced lifetimes of karma here and are very familiar with earth's energy, these children have higher
expectations of themselves and of us that can be very frustrating.
Very old souls have had many lifetimes, but not always on this planet. These children look and act much
older than their age. They can be quite articulate, demanding and even rude at times and they often appear
bored because to them childhood is a waste of time, they are just waiting to grow old enough to start doing
their work. They also expect more of themselves and of us because they are often from more evolved worlds
and dimension. Very young souls are new to our Universe and dimension may have never been on the planet.
They are sometimes intimidated by life and living, can have mild to severe allergies and have a need for
balance and stability, as they adjust to the third dimension. They also come from dimensions that are far
different from ours and this requires an adjustment period.
Old souls act like they know everything (and they often do) and are bored by schools and learning, which
they only tolerate, while their real interests lie in other areas. Some of these children are the geniuses who
enter college as young children, musical and artistic prodigies, and those who exhibit a special talent or skill
that is extraordinary for their age. Young souls, on the other hand, have trouble learning and processing
information. Many of them come from dimensions that communicate telepathically, so they may speak late
or have hearing problems. Others have trouble reading, writing and understanding information. They are not
disabled or stupid, they simply process information in ways that are non-standard or different.
Your old soul child may have been your teacher in a previous lifetime which is why they tend to treat you
like the child and act like the parent. Young souls may be immature, clingy, weepy and not respond well to
any kind of discipline. These children have chosen you as their parent because they needed someone who
would support them with spiritual understanding and understand their special gifts and needs. Whether you
have an old or young soul in your life, you have been chosen to be the spiritual steward for these children
and prepare them for the earth that they will lead into ascension and beyond. Treat them gently and with
great love.
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For all of You parents out there! A lesson in distractions
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/rachel-macy-stafford/the-important-thing-about-yelling_b_4484027.html
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Three Reasons Why Your Thyroid Medication Isn’t Working
Article by Chris Kresser
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In the last post I explained that, for the vast majority of patients, hypothyroidism is an autoimmune disease. This isn’t
just an academic distinction. It’s the reason both conventional and alternative treatments are so often ineffective. In
this post I’m going to show you why taking replacement thyroid hormones without addressing the underlying immune
imbalance is doomed to fail.
The ultimate effect of hypothyroidism, whether it’s caused by iodine deficiency or autoimmunity, is to decrease the
amount of thyroid hormone available to the body. The conventional approach is to simply replace these hormones with
either synthetic or bio-identical forms.On the surface it seems like a reasonable approach. Patient doesn’t have enough
hormones? Give more hormones. Simple, right? Not so much.
Once again the conventional approach falls short because it ignores the underlying cause of the problem. It’s like
taking Advil when you’ve got a pebble stuck in your shoe. It might work for a little while, and might even be
necessary to dull the pain. But you’d be a lot better off if you took the pebble out of your shoe. Right?
Let’s take a closer look at why thyroid hormones often don’t work, or stop working over time. The following diagram
illustrates how autoimmunity affects thyroid metabolism:
Immune dysregulation is another term for autoimmune disease. We still don’t know exactly what causes it, but most
researchers agree it’s a mixture of genetic susceptibility and environmental factors such as iodine (excess), infection,
pregnancy, diet and intestinal permeability.
In autoimmune disease the body attacks itself. It does this the same way it attacks foreign invaders like bacteria and
viruses: with T-cells, B-cells, natural killer cells, and cytotoxic T cells. The immune response also involves proteins
called cytokines, chemical messengers that pass messages between cells. This self-attack by the immune
system increases inflammation. And inflammation has a profound effect on all aspects of thyroid metabolism and
physiology.
First, inflammation suppresses the hypothalamus-pituitary-thyroid (HPT) axis. One study showed a single
injection of the inflammatory cytokine TNF-alpha reduced blood levels of TSH, T3, free T4, free T3 and TRH for 5
days. This shows inflammation disrupts the production and regulatory mechanisms of thyroid hormones. Thyroid
medication will increase the levels of T4 (and possibly T3), but it doesn’t address the other effects of HPT axis
suppression.
Second, inflammation decreases both the number and sensitivity of thyroid hormone receptors. If there aren’t
enough receptors, or they aren’t sensitive enough, it doesn’t matter how much thyroid medication we take. The cells
won’t be able to use it. It’s like when my grandpa used to turn down his hearing aids while he was watching the
football game. It didn’t matter how much my grandma yelled at him – he couldn’t hear a word she said.
Third, inflammation decreases the conversion of T4 to T3. T4 is the inactive form of thyroid hormone. The body has
to convert it to the active T3 form before it can be used. Most synthetic hormone medications on the market are T4. If
you give a T4 medication (like Synthroid, Levoxyl, Unithroid, etc.) to someone with inflammation, it’s not going to
work because they can’t convert the T4 to T3. Patients who don’t convert T4 to T3 well do better on bio-identical
hormones like Armour, because it contains both T4 and T3 (in a 4.22:1 ratio). Inflammation disrupts thyroid
metabolism in several other ways, but I think these three examples make the point.
Inflammation causes HPT axis disruption, decreased receptor function, and decreased conversion of T4 to T3. Thyroid
medication only increases the levels of thyroid hormone (usually T4) in the blood. No matter how much we take, it’s
not going to restore HPT axis coordination, improve receptor function, or increase conversion of T4 to T3.
The only way to do that is to address the problem at its root by regulating the immune system and decreasing
inflammation. Unfortunately, this is rarely done in either conventional or alternative treatment of thyroid disorders.
Before I sign off, I just want to make one thing clear. I’m not saying thyroid medication isn’t necessary or useful. In
fact, I think it’s an important part of treating Hashimoto’s – especially when TSH is consistently elevated and T4 and
T3 are consistently low. My point is thyroid medication is only one piece of the puzzle, and it won’t be effective on its
own unless the autoimmunity and inflammation are addressed.
To learn about how to help heal the thyroid gland call or message me for an appointment. Some thyroid issues demand
Iodine through different herbs, some would rather have mineral support through food or supplementation. Then there is
the need to work the immune as well.
Kids~ or Our Lunches!!
PEANUT BUTTER PANCAKES
1 very ripe banana, mashed
w Tbsp salted peanut butter
3 eggs
Ghee or other cooking fat as needed
Blend all with a whisk or hand mixer and pour onto greased medium heat fry pan
cook until done on one side, slip and watch carefully and second side cooks faster. these will be very thin.
For thicker, additional nut better or nut flour can be added. You can serve these pancakes with a little ghee
melted on top or a blend of honey, ghee and fresh lemon juice.
GHEE (clarified butter)
1 lb unsalted organic butter - put in small glass baking dish and heat in oven at 225 degrees F or lower
temperature as your oven will allow. Continue until the butter fully separates and a clear golden liquid is on
top. The solids will fall to the bottom. This may take about an hour or slightly longer depending on oven
temp. Remove from heat while the liquid is a clear gold color. Line a sieve with cheesecloth and place over
a new pot or glass bowl. While still hot, carefully pour the separated better thru cheesecloth-lined sieve.
The strained golden liquid is ghee. (you can buy this in organic market too). Ghee will become solid when
refrigerated. Ghee does not need to be refrigerated and will keep well for many months.
Cucumber “sandwiches” (ham in between 2 cucumber slices), cherry tomatoes, pickles, apple slices, almond
butter.
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YOGA NIDRA
Yoga Nidra is a systematic method of complete relaxation, holistically addressing our physiological,
neurological, subconscious needs, where one achieves true relaxation. During the practice of Yoga Nidra,
one appears to be sleep, but the consciousness is functioning at the deeper level of awareness. It is state of
mind in between wakefulness and dream. People have found with constant practice it restructures and
transforms the whole personality from within. Yoga Nidra is a systematic method of complete relaxation,
Yoga Nidra has a special emphasis on health and healing where habitual thinking and thought patterns are
reduced or eliminated. It is said that 45 minutes of Yoga Nidra is equivalent to 3 hours of sleep and helps
reduce insomnia and stress.
The class is being held on Wednesday March 5th at 7:30 PM at our studio (click here for directions). The
class lasts about 50 minutes. The fee is $12. Pre-registration is a must- call or email us for more information
or reservations. Should you reserve and are unable to attend- please let us know- for there is usually a
cancellation/waiting list.
Upcoming!
Yoga & Ayurveda for Weight Loss Sunday 2-3:30 PM 3/23
PH & Blood Type Diet for Weight Loss Sunday 2-3:30 PM 4/27
Juicing for Weight Loss Sunday 2-3:30 PM 5/18
A Midsummer’s Night Dream Drumming in the Solstice Fire Ceremony 6/21
Annual Crystal & Vortex Hike 12 noon 6/22
WINTER YOGA SCHEDULE
Times
Mon
9:30 am
Yoga
Tue
Wed
Thu
Yoga
Fri
Yoga
Yoga
10:00 am
6:00 pm
Sat
Yoga
Gentle
Yoga
Yoga
Yoga A nice blend of Hatha, Integrative, Pilates & Foot Reflexology-geared to participants needs (Rose)
Gentle Yoga Restorative & Therapeutic Yoga- based on Feldenkrais Principles (Rose)
Life goes Om Free participation in any Yoga Class to any one with Cancer or a life threatening disease
Group Class fees- $12 drop in or $80 for 8 or $145 for 16 for any of the above classes
(click here for directions)
"Wishing you Heaven in your heart, starlight in your soul and miracles in your life in these changing times”
Your Suggestions and input are encouraged- as always!
The Body Glyphix Studio
Rose Czyrny
12377 Big Tree Road, Wales Center, NY 14169
email: [email protected]
website: www.bodyglyphix.com
phone: 716.652.7805