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OMEGAHEALTH: The Key To Life: Improve your immune system. Volume 6 Issue 3 For Information Only Dietary Measures Eat immune boosting foods such as raw fruits and vegetables, raw garlic and onion, raw vegetable juices, raw fenugreek, chili, ginger, free range eggs, oily fish (salmon, sardines, tuna), avocadoes, fresh wheat-germ, flaxseed (ground freshly and cold compressed oil), barley grass (juice or sprouted seeds), wheatgrass juice, freshly sprouted seeds and beans, cold pressed seed and vegetable oils, fresh seafood, legumes, raw nuts and seeds. * Sea-weeds such as kelp, dulse, agar-agar, nori, arame, kombu, wakame and hijiki are excellent for improved function. Cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, brussel sprouts, and kohlrabi contain phyto-nutrients that protect against infections and cancer. Foods containing plant hormones (known as phytoestrogens) such as isoflavones and lignans, are soybeans, and their products, alfalfa and flaxseed. * Ensure adequate intake of the most important minerals for the immune system--magnesium 400 mg daily, zinc chelate 20 mg daily, and selenium 200 mcg daily. These minerals are needed for immune function and are antiinflammatory. (li)Avoid mucous producing foods-animal milks, cheese, ice-cream, cream, preserved meats, processed foods are the biggest culprits. * Drink 8 to 10 glasses of distilled water daily. * Ensure adequate vitamin C intake by eating citrus fruits, red and green peppers, kiwi, tomatoes, and take a supplement of approximately 1000-2000 mg. * Take olive leaf extract. A good dose to maintain is 500mg twice daily. It is April 2006 recommended that you take brands that contain at least 10 percent of the active ingredient, oleuropein. * Take "immune boosters" such as: * Betacarotene /Vita. A: 20000 IU per day * Vita. C: 3000 mg per day * Vita. E: 100 IU per day * Zinc: 50mg per day * Selenium: trace amounts * Sulfur: trace amounts * NAC: 200-400mg 2-3 times a day * Echinacea/Goldenseal root: 250-500mg 3 times a day * Pine Bark/Grape Seed Extracts: 2-3 caps per day * HMB: 3 grams per day * Glutamine: 10grams three times per day ( before and after training, before bed) * "When your diet is deficient nutritionally, your defenses go down, permitting proliferation of virus germs and the risk of illness. You don't even have to be grossly undernourished. A few minor deficiencies can break down the immune system," said R.K. Chandra, M.D., professor of pediatric research at the Memorial University of Newfoundland. "It's not that certain nutrients affect the immune system, said Thomas Petro, Ph.D., a nutritionist at Purdue University. "It's that every nutrient affects the immune system." Exercise * Make regular exercise a part of your daily regimen. Exercise can do wonders for a poorly functioning immune system and promote health in various other ways. * The optimal duration time of exercise is crucial for muscular, strength, and recuperative gains. It is a known fact that muscle stimulation is best achieved through a workout that is of high intensity and brief duration. When you train too long, you tax your nervous system, weaken your immune system, and diminish your chances of muscle growth. I would definitely shoot for an intense workout lasting no more than 50-70 minutes, max. * Another factor that helps maintain immune system strength is regular exercise. A daily walk---or a minimum of 20 minutes of exercise---can help keep you young. For example, exercise burns up hormones like noradrenalin, released during everyday stress. If these hormones accumulate in your body, they can be harmful. Exercise invigorates your circulatory system, improves your iron utilization and boosts your immune system. Sleep Too many people neglect the much-needed rest they need to function optimally. Not only does the right amount of sleep re-energize you, but also it is your body's time to build and repair. If we do not get the adequate amounts of sleep, we are never going to be running on a full tank. Repeated neglect of proper sleep can lead to many problems including a suppressed Immune system. Make sure you get 6-8 hours of sleep a day. If you don't, try to take a mid-day nap. Even if you are eating right and taking all of the immune-boosting supplements, it will not matter if you are not getting enough sleep. State of Mind * High stressed and emotionally depresses people tend to get sick a lot. Remember that the quality of you thoughts can determine your biochemical status. If you are too stressed and worry too much, our body will produce more cortisol than normal. Extra cortisol will lower the efficiency of the thymus gland and in turn lower your immune system. When this occurs you are very easily able to get sick. Your solution is to take a step back when you are feeling over stressed or anxious and rewire your thoughts in a different direction. You must get away from the situation for a while and re-gather your well being. When I get super nervous or stressed over something, my mom always tells me, "Nothing is worth getting sick over!" * ...we need to reduce the amount of stress in our lives as much as possible. A study by the American Academy of Science revealed that as much as 80 percent of all illness can be directly tied to stress, because it breaks down the defenses of the immune system and opens the doorway to a host of injurious invaders. The National Institute on Aging has released a list containing several ways people can reduce stress in their lives and strengthen their immune systems, thereby improving their longevity and chance of staying healthy. Things to Avoid * tobacco, smoking and alcohol. * A basic list of things to avoid includes physiological, psychological, and emotional stress; poor physical and aerobic conditioning; lack of sleep, rest, and relaxation; and an especially poor diet. ONLY ONE™ Cell-Ready Nutrition A Complete Wellness Solution of Vitamins, Minerals, Phytonutrients and Ribose What is ONLY ONE™ ONLY ONE™ is a unique blend of vitamins, minerals, plant-derived nutrients and Ribose in Activated Water. This formulation was developed to enhance and support healthy body systems with superior bio-available nutritional components in proper proportion. What is in ONLY ONE™ ONLY ONE™ contains the full spectrum of vitamins and minerals in a base of 75% Nopal Cactus Juice and Aronia Juice plus 2.5 grams of Ribose per serving and CoQ10, as well as numerous other beneficial nutrients. Ribose Ribose aids in the metabolism of energy in the body and regulates the process of energy production and synthesis. It provides for increased energy levels and anaerobic thresholds. D-Ribose has also been shown to increase muscle growth and aid in the treatment of low oxygen conditions. • Ribose improves physical and athletic performance • Ribose increases energy reserves and speeds energy recovery • Ribose builds ATP in heart and muscle • Ribose maintains healthy energy levels in heart and muscle • Ribose relieves post-exert ional muscle cramping and soreness • Ribose increases tolerance to cardiac stress • Ribose improves exercise tolerance and physical function • Ribose provides healthy levels of cardiac energy needed to maintain normal heart function • Ribose decreases free radical formation during exercise • Ribose increases cardiac efficiency and lowers cardiac stress during exercise Aronia Juice Aronia juice has the highest known ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) value of all the juices, far surpassing blueberry and pomegranate. Aroma’s ORAC exceeds a rating of 6300, making it one of the most powerful antioxidants. ORAC is one of several tests available for measuring antioxidant activity. The Aronia berry has all of the healthy attributes of the cranberry, but also contains five to ten times the amount of anthocyanins and polyphenols of a cranberry. Anthocyanins are known for their link to a multitude of health benefits including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antibacterial and anticarcinogenic activity. In addition, there's evidence of vascularprotective effects leading to a reduction in strokes. CoQ10 CoQ10 is a critical nutrient involved in the production of energy within our cells and has been widely used in this country for various cardiac conditions, especially congestive heart failure (CHF). Since its discovery, studies of CoQ10's clinical value has led to widespread use and substantiation of its benefits, such as treating heart diseases, increasing energy levels, enhancing the immune system, reversing gum disease, providing antioxidant activity, and preventing certain side effects of common drugs. Nopal Cactus Juice Extract Nopal strengthens the liver and the pancreas thereby improving the ability of insulin to stimulate the movement of glucose from the blood into body cells where it is used as energy. Nopal is a healthy food for diabetics because it slows the digestion of carbohydrates thereby slowing the insulin production. Nopal also helps to lower the blood sugar and it is low in calories and sodium. Nopal's amino acids, fiber and B3 (niacin) prevent excess blood sugar conversions into fats, while reducing the total cholesterol, triglyceride and LDL cholesterol levels by metabolizing fat and fatty acids and eliminating excess bile acids (excess bile acid is eventually converted into cholesterol). Other research studies in B3 (niacin) show its conversion effects of LDL (bad) to HDL (good) forms of cholesterol and help decrease the risk of heart disease. Studies have shown that Nopal actually improves the function of the immune system. In fact, phytochemicals are powerful allies of the body's immune system, allowing it to defend the body against all types of pathogens. Lab animals given cactus juice demonstrate increased immune function with regard to tumor growth, Epstein-Barr virus and suppressed immune response. Researchers have proven that phytochemicals inhibit cancer growth and may prevent cancer from developing. The cactus contains many of these phytochemicals in quantities greater than many other more traditional plant foods. Nopal's 18 amino acids, 8 of which are essential and must be ingested as food, provide you with more energy and less fatigue by helping the body to lower blood sugar; elevate moods, suppress the appetite and provide nutrients. Fat build-up is prevented, while fat breakdown and excretion is increased. Insoluble fibers such as Lignan are known for increasing satiety and eliminating excessive binges. Nopal's vegetable protein helps the body pull fluids from the tissues back into the bloodstream thereby diminishing cellulite and fluid retention. Nopal's natural available vitamins, minerals and fibers (A, B1, B2, B3, C, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Potassium, Iron, Lignin, Cellulose, Hemicellulose, Pectin, Mucilage's and Gum) along with 17 amino acids help to detoxify and support not only the liver, but also the body in general. Ammonia, free radicals and environmental toxins such as alcohol and cigarette smoke, which all suppress the immune system, are removed by Nopal. Nopal also aids in the balancing and calming of the nervous system, which benefits the body's overall function. The juice of Nopal is widely used as an antiinflammatory diuretic. Where there is pain on urination, with a continuing dull ache in the urethra and bladder well after completion, the juice can be taken to decrease the pain. Nopal Juice's Additional Benefits Vegetarian Food Combining: Nopal's 17 amino acids, fibers, vitamins and minerals address the needs of a vegetarian diet. Colon Cleansing: Nopal contains both soluble and insoluble dietary fibers. the insoluble dietary fiber in Nopal (more commonly known as roughage), absorbs water and gently hastens food through the digestive track and contributes to regular bowel movements. In addition, the presence of insoluble fibers in the colon helps to dilute the concentration of potential carcinogens that may be present. Soluble fibers also contribute to regularity. Furthermore, Nopal is a gentle alternative to psyllium for those with a sensitivity or allergy to psyllium. Arteriosclerosis: The effects of the amino acids and fiber, including the anti-oxidant of Nopal's Vitamin C and A (Beta Carotene) prevents the likelihood of blood vessel wall damage and the formation of fatty plaques. Gastric Ulcers / Gastrointestinal Disorders: Nopal vegetable fibers and mucilage's control excess gastric acid production and protect the gastrointestinal mucosa. This pH buffering and coating has been studied for the prevention of damages that may occur from ingesting spicy foods, aspirin and other NSAIDs. Studies: Studies show Nopal is a valuable health supporting nutrient that helps support immune, glandular, nervous, circulatory, respiratory and digestive systems. Blood Sugar Regulation for Diabetes Mellitus: Nopal's 17 amino acids, provide you with more energy and reduce fatigue by helping the body to lower blood sugar. Nopal strengthens the liver and pancreas thereby increasing sensitivity to insulin which stimulates the movement of glucose from the blood into body cells where it is used as energy. It also slows the digestion of carbohydrates which in turn slows insulin production. Nutrition: In comparison with other plants, Nopal is high in nutrients that strengthen the liver and the pancreas; the health of these two glands being vitally important to the conversion of carbohydrate sugars into stored glycogen useable as energy by the body, the production of insulin and the sensitivity of body cells to insulin which is necessary to move glucose from the blood stream into body cells where it is used as energy. Vitamins found in Nopal (A, B1, B2, B3, C) and Fibers (Lignan, Cellulose, Hemicellulose, Pectin, Mucilage and Gum, along with the 17 amino acids also found in Nopal help to detoxify and support the functions of the liver and pancreas, while improving body cell response to insulin stimulation. Digestive System: The active ingredients found in Nopal aid in preventing the digestive system from absorbing excess dietary fat and carbohydrate sugars, thereby maintaining proper blood sugar balance and helping to control obesity. Soluble fibers (including gums, mucilage, pectin and polysaccharides) show the absorption of glucose in the intestines. Insoluble fibers (more commonly known as roughage), reduce excess bile and potential carcinogens (cancer-causing agents) that may be present in the colon, by absorption and excretion. As a fibrous plant, Nopal contains high levels of both soluble and insoluble dietary fibers. Soluble fivers present in Nopal include mucilage, pectin, gums and some hemicellulose. Insoluble fibers include cellulose, lignan and remaining hemicellulose. Nopal is a gentle alternative to psyllium (a well-known fiber supplement taken for colon cleansing) for those with a sensitivity or allergy to psyllium. Vegetable protein found in Nopal (amino acids) help the body pull fluids from body tissues back into the bloodstream thereby diminishing cellulite and fluid retention. Fat buildup is prevented, while fat break down and excretion is increased. The pectin and lignan found in Nopal are also known for increasing satiety (decreasing appetite). These are important factors in controlling obesity. Immune System: As indicated above, phytochemicals are powerful allies of the body's immune system, allowing it to defend the body against pathogens. Recent studies have found that among the phytochemicals found in Nopal are the types that inhibit cancerous cell growth and may even help prevent cancer from developing. Animal studies corroborate this, showing that dosages of Nopal Juice increase immune system efficiency in controlling tumor growth, Epstein-Barr virus and suppressed immune response. Circulatory System: As demonstrated by the hospital study referred to above, Nopal acts in several ways that have been found to reduce the risk of heart disease. First, the fiber found in Nopal acts to absorb and excrete cholesterol in the digestive system. Second, the amino acids, fiber and B3 (Niacin) found in Nopal prevent excess sugar conversions into fats, while reducing triglyceride and LDL cholesterol levels, by metabolizing fat and fatty acids and eliminating excess bile acids which eventually convert into cholesterol. Third, the B3 (Niacin) in Nopal acts to convert LDL (bad) cholesterol to HDL (good) forms of cholesterol. Additionally, the amino acids and fiber, together with the antioxidant effects of the vitamin C and vitamin A (B-caroten) found in Nopal, aid in preventing blood vessel wall damage and the formation of fatty plaques in the arteries (arteriosclerosis). Urinary System: The juice of Nopal is used in Mexico as an anti-inflammatory diuretic and to decrease pain on or following urination. These effects derive from bioflavinoid, amino acids and fiber in Nopal. Nervous System: Nopal helps prevent Neuropathy (nerve damage) and aids in the balancing and calming of the nervous system, which creates a sense of well-being and benefits the body's overall function. Phytochemicals: Phytochemicals found in plants (also known as "functional foods" and "neutriceuticals") act in four basic ways to promote health and assist the human body in resisting disease. One group act as "antioxidants" in eradicating oxygen deficient molecules know as "free radicals" which, if not eliminated, cause cell damage that can lead to diabetes, cancer, heart disease, arthritis and other disorders. A second group act as "detoxifiers" by supporting normal processes that allow the human body to recognize and destroy or eliminate toxic substances ingested or produced by the body. A third group act as "hormone modulators" by triggering needed hormone production (such as insulin) and by substituting harmless hormone-like substances (such as phytoestrogens) for over-acting natural hormones and/or reducing the production of excess hormones by the body. Excess hormones can trigger cellular damage leading to various types of cancers. A fourth group act as "cell regulators" by assisting the human body in controlling the rampant growth characteristics of tumors. Nopal has been found to contain many of these phytochemicals in quantities greater than is found in more well-recognized plants. Amino Acids, Vitamins and Minerals: Amino acids are the chief structure of proteins and are involved in a wide range of beneficial functions such as stimulating the immune system, maintenance of proper blood sugar balance and control of anxiety and depression. Nopal is a natural source of 17 amino acids, 8 of which must be ingested as food. Vitamins A, E and C act as antioxidants. Vitamin B3 (niacin) lowers cholesterol and B12 protects against atherosclerosis. Vitamin E helps prevent blood clots and the formation of fatty plaques on the walls of the arteries and helps counteract nerve damage associated with adult-onset diabetes. Folic acid reduces risk of stroke and together with B12 helps prevent cells from becoming malignant. Nopal is an excellent source of these important vitamins in a natural form. A primary role of minerals is to serve as facilitators of the many types of metabolism that are necessary to the proper functioning of all human body systems. For example, iron is necessary for protein metabolism and plays a role in immune system resistance. Potassium prevents impaired glucose tolerance and impaired insulin secretion. Selenium is an anti-oxidant and preserves tissue elasticity. Additionally, minerals play special roles; such as calcium in the building of strong bones and teeth. Nopal is an excellent source of 10 essential minerals. Weight Loss: Nopal is most known as a natural way to lose weight. Its high fiber content curbs the appetite and fat buildup is diminished while fat breaks down and excretions are increased. Nopal offers vegetable protein that helps the body pull fluids back from the tissues into the bloodstream, thereby diminishing cellulite and fluid retention. 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Thus, when it comes to keeping up our health and beauty, we seldom think about Gravity and its powerful influence over our mental and physical well-being in our earthbound lives. Yet, the effects of Gravity's constant downward pull on our faces, necks, shoulders, chests, backs, organs, hips, legs and feet are painfully obvious to most of us For instance, it's not old age which causes our bodies to shrink on this planet: It's Gravity! The same universal force that causes our bodies to get out-of-shape in the first place. And exercising, to shapeup our bodies, can actually compound the situation. For the more we run, the more we jump, and the more we lift, the more down-to-earth our bodies become-thanks to Gravity. Just the weight of one's body on impact with the ground from walking is over twice that as when one is standing still. But no matter where we go on this planet, we can never get away from Gravity: It is always underfoot. Gravity never lightens up! Nor does it discriminate. Young or old, rich or poor, fit or unfit, we are all (at every moment) equally hard-pressed not to be brought to our knees (and even fall prostrated) before this well entrenched landlord of the underworld. If Gravity can prevent water from flowing upward, it can also prevent the blood in our bodies from flowing upward freely (above our hearts) and into our heads-whenever we sit, stand and sleep with our heads on top of pillows. And poor blood circulation up to our eyes, ears, gums, faces, scalps and brains is a good reason why these, our most precious faculties, deteriorate first Oils for Emotional Well-Being Anger Bergamot, Jasmine, Neroli, Orange, Patchouli, Petitgrain, Roman Chamomile, Rose, Vetiver, Ylang Ylang Anxiety Bergamot, Cedarwood, Clary Sage, Frankincense, Geranium, Lavender, Mandarin, Neroli, Patchouli, Roman Chamomile, Rose, Sandalwood, Vetiver Confidence Bay Laurel, Bergamot, Cypress, Grapefruit, Jasmine, Orange, Rosemary Depression during our earthly existence. For most of us, simply sitting and standing can be a neverending uphill battle against Gravity. And, whether we realize it or not, the longer we maintain these positions, the more of our human energy is drained by Gravity. The heavy hand of Gravity also takes its toll on our internal organs. It compresses our lungs and limits breathing capacity; it prolapses our colons and slows metabolism and elimination. And the colon's descent on our sex organs is a major downer. Scientifically speaking-if the oceans and their tides are moved by Gravity-so too are our bodies, and their fluids, moved by Gravity. Gravity makes the ground rule! It's the law of the land! And we're all stuck to this planet because of it. In short, no upright person escapes its endless downsizing of the human body. Bottomline: Every aspect of our well-grounded existence is undermined by Gravity. And its method sucks! Plummeting Posture Yielding Youth Heavy Head Nagging Neck Shifted Shoulders Baggy Bust Listless Limbs Hostile Hips Falling Fanny Obscene Organs Thick Thighs Buckling Bones Varicose Veins Agonizing Arches Stumbling Bergamot, Clary Sage, Frankincense, Geranium, Grapefruit, Helichrysum, Jasmine, Lavender, Lemon, Mandarin, Neroli, Orange, Roman Chamomile, Rose, Sandalwood, Ylang Ylang Fatigue, Exhaustion and Burnout Basil, Bergamot, Black Pepper, Clary Sage, Cypress, Frankincense, Ginger, Grapefruit, Helichrysum, Jasmine, Lemon, Patchouli, Peppermint, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Vetiver Fear Bergamot, Cedarwood, Clary Sage, Frankincense, Grapefruit, Jasmine, Lemon, Neroli, Orange, Roman Chamomile Sandalwood, Vetiver Grief Cypress, Frankincense, Helichrysum, Neroli, Rose, Sandalwood, Vetiver Happiness and Peace Bergamot, Frankincense, Geranium, Grapefruit, Lemon, Neroli, Orange, Rose, Sandalwood, Ylang Ylang Insecurity Bergamot, Cedarwood, Frankincense, Jasmine, Sandalwood, Vetiver Irritability Lavender, Mandarin, Neroli, Roman Chamomile, Sandalwood Loneliness Bergamot, Clary Sage, Frankincense, Helichrysum, Roman Chamomile, Rose Memory and Concentration Basil, Black Pepper, Cypress, Hyssop, Lemon, Peppermint, Rosemary Panic and Panic Attacks Frankincense, Helichrysum, Lavender, Neroli, Rose Stress Benzoin, Bergamot, Clary Sage, Frankincense, Geranium, Grapefruit, Jasmine, Lavender, Mandarin, Neroli, Patchouli, Roman Chamomile, Rose, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Ylang Ylang Various Uses for Bergamot Oil: Oils for Physical Health Acne Boils Oil for Emotional Health Anger Anxiety Burnout Cold Sores Eczema (weeping) Psoriasis Sinusitis Confidence Depression Exhaustion Fatigue Fear Happiness and Peace Insecurity Loneliness and Sadness Stress ANALGESIC - A substance which relieves pain Birch, Black Pepper, Roman Chamomile, Eucalyptus, Ginger Root, Lavender, Lemongrass, Sweet Marjoram, Peppermint, Wild Rosemary. Blends: Agility, Agility & Helichrysum ANTI-BACTERIAL - An agent which prevents the growth of, or destroys, bacteria Basil, Clove, Eucalyptus,, Geranium, Grapefruit, Helichrysum, Lavender, Lemon, Lemongrass, Lime, Orange, Oregano, Rosewood, Blends : Eternal Noel, Respire, Healthy ANTI-CATARRHAL - An agent which helps remove excess mucus (catarrh) from the respiratory or lymph systems and the body itself. Eucalyptus, Ginger, Frankincense, Helichrysum, Lemongrass, Ravensara, Rosemary, Sandalwood. Blends: Respire ANTI-DEPRESSANT- An agent which helps alleviate depression Basil, Frankincense, Geranium, Lavender, Orange, Sandalwood. Blends: Wealthy, Rose Bliss, Agility, Composure ANTI-FUNGAL - An agent which prevents and combats fungal infection Cinnamon Bark, Clove, Geranium, Lavender, Lemon, Lemongrass, Oregano, Rosewood, Sage, Thyme. Blends: Wealthy, Healthy ANTI-INFECTIOUS - An agent which prevents and combats the spread of germs. Oregano, Pine ANTI-INFLAMMATORY - An agent which alleviates inflammation Basil, Bergamot, Birch, Roman Chamomile, Helichrysum, Lavender, Lemongrass, Myrrh, Peppermint, Thyme. Blend: Eternal Noel ANTI-MICROBIAL - An agent which resists or destroys pathogenic microorganisms Cinnamon Bark, Helichrysum, Lemon, Myrrh, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme ANTI-PARASITIC - An agent which prevents and destroys parasites Basil, Oregano ANTI-RHEUMATIC -Helps prevent and relieve rheumatism Birch, Eucalyptus, Helichrysum, Oregano, Rosemary, Thyme. Blends: Agility, Agility & Helichrysum ANTI-SEPTIC - Destroys and prevents the development of microbes Cinnamon Bark, Ginger, Grapefruit, Lavender, Lemon, Lime, Marjoram, Ravensara, Sandalwood, Tangerine ANTI-SPASMODIC - Prevents and eases spasms or convulsions Birch, Roman Chamomile, Eucalyptus, Helichrysum, Lavender, Marjoram Blends: Agility, Agility & Helichrysum ANTI-VIRAL - substance which inhibits the growth of a virus Clove, Eucalyptus, Myrrh, Oregano, Ravensara, Rosewood, Sage. Blends: Healthy, Wealthy, Respire. IMMUNE-STIMULANT - An agent which stimulates the natural defense mechanism of the body Frankincense, Lemon, Oregano, Thyme. Blends: Wealthy, Healthy MU OMEGA CHAPTER HISTORY THE BEGINNING Mu Omega chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity,Incorporated, was founded in the year 1920 as a graduate chapter in the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The chapter was originally designated as Mu chapter but in 1923 under Grand Basileus J. Alston Atkins,chapters were renamed in order to distinguish the graduate from the undergraduate chapters. CHAPTER NAMING It was in 1923 that the undergraduate chapter was founded at the University of Pennsylvania. Mu was the designation given to the new undergraduate chapter and Mu Omega was given to the graduate chapter . Mu Omega at its founding was only the third graduate chapter in the fraternity along with ten undergraduate chapters. PROMINENT CHAPTER MEMBERS Mu Omega's rolls have always listed many famous and outstanding Omega Men, many who have held national fraternal offices at one time or another. Oscar J. Cooper, one of our beloved founders, led the fraternity as the second Grand Basileus in 1912, the first Grand Keeper of Records and Seal in 1911, and the second Keeper of Finance in 1913. Julius McLain, besides being Basileus of Mu Omega in 1925, went on to become the third First Vice Grand Basileus in the same year. Later he became the twelfth Grand Basileus in 1926. Mifflin T. Gibbs, served as the tenth First Vice Grand Basileus in 1939. Joseph T. Brooks, a relative of a current Mu Omega brother, was the second Vice Grand Basileus in 1946 and the sixteenth First Vice Grand Basileus in 1955. Father H. Albion Farrell also served as a Grand Chaplain. Daniel B. Taylor served as our ninth Grand Keeper of Finance in 1925. Robert N. C. Nix, Sr. although not a grand office, distinguished himself in Pennsylvania politics and was subsequently elected to the House of Representatives of the United States by the Fourth Congressional District of Pennsylvania. William H. Hastie was the first recipient of the fraternity's outstanding citizen of the year award. He was also the first Black appointed to the federal judiciary. William Hastie resigned as Civilian Aide to the Secretary of War in protest against discrimination in the Armed Forces. He was later appointed Governor of the Virgin Islands by President Truman. William C. Jason, Jr. founder of Mu (undergraduate) chapter was a pioneer in the labor rights fight in the Postal system. Terrel D. Parris, past Basileus of Mu Omega chapter and a past 2nd District Representative, was elected to Grand Keeper of Records and Seal at the 72nd Grand Conclave in Charlotte, North Carolina in 2002 and was re-elected for another term at the 73rd Grand Conclave in St. Louis, Missouri in 2004. HOUSING Housing in the early stages of Mu Omega (Graduate) Chapter was primarily for meeting purposes. These meetings were initially held in various brothers houses. As the chapter membership grew and the need for larger quarters became apparent, these meetings were then moved to a Methodist church in Germantown, Sunnycrest Farms in Cheyney, the Fairview Golf Club, St. Luke's Episcopal Church and the Christian Street YMCA. These arrangements satisfied the need for space but stability of location and a facility for storing property became an overriding force. Additionally, these quarters were becoming too small. It was at this time that talk of purchasing a house began. The Chapter purchased its first house at 49 North 54th Street around 1953. The whole house was originally used for fraternal activities but later the first and second floors were converted into apartments and meetings and gatherings were restricted to the renovated basement. Around 1968, Mu Chapter (Intermediate) purchased a house at 218 East Price Street. Mu Omega (Graduate) Chapter began to share this facility but realized that it needed its own place to accommodate its growing needs. While the chapter was meeting at St. Luke's during 1971, the Housing Committee was formed for the sole purpose of purchasing a house. The brothers held a raffle, made pledges and instituted the Holiday (Christmas) Dance to generate monies for a down payment. On February 13, 1973, Mu Omega purchased 431 East Locust Avenue with a down payment of $7,500 and a mortgage of $15,000. The chapter used funds from the assessment of $100 per brother, rental income from the 54th Street property and revenue from the Holiday Dance to maintain the Locust Avenue property and to pay off the mortgage. Continual improvements to the house were made possible through donations of property, additional pledges of from $200 to $1,000 and designated gifts. Brother Dr. Roland Lucas, for whom the third floor lounge was named, played a significant part in the early development of the house. On March 3, 1978, the 54th Street property was sold at final settlement for $12,730. In 1980, $50,000 was spent on renovations for the Locust Avenue property and in 1988 the mortgage was retired. Save Money on Children’s Clothing http://www.magickidsusa.com Use code MK16528 THANKYOU – THE PUBLISHER – Cordell Smith Light and Love to ALL