Sour Foods, Tart Fruits, Citrus Fruits, Grapefruit Juice, Healthy Oils/Fats are good for liver–create insulation & ability to buffer stress. Steamed Dark Greens, Broccoli, Carrots, Green Peppers, Zucchini, Avocado, Lettuces, Pickles, Olives, Chicken Liver Pate, Chicken (free range)=Blood-Building Tonic, Sour Yoghurt, Pastas, Wheat, Barley, Oats, Rye, Spelt(Russian wheat), Green Lentils,Brazil Nuts, Cashews, Mayo, Butter, Strawberries, Sour Plums, Sour Apples, Sour Cherries, Crab apples, Hibiscus, Cheeses, Wheat, Oats, Barley, Split Pea, Mung, Green Lentil, Artichoke, Lettuce, Parsley, Pea, Rhubarb, Snap Bean, Zucchini, String Bean, Vinegar.
“Let food be your medicine and medicine be your food” Hippocrates
“That which tonifies (supplies) when taken in moderation, will sedate (drain) when taken in excess: quantity changes quality” John Garvey FivePhases of Food
Spring/Wood is the time of year that we burst forward with plans and activities with childlike enthusiasm. Everything is green and fresh and alive. Our dreams are realized. It is a creative time unless repressed then can be aggressive and anger may arise. We need to be able to ask for what we need. Flexibility is key, like the willow tree.
Spring/Wood Season relates to the Liver and Gallbladder Organ Meridians
The Taste that supports Liver/Gall Bladder is Sour
Learn More About Seasonal Support!
My Values & The 5-Elements Class is useful for noting what your needs tend to be. The Online CE Broker Class is available at Values & 5-Elements for 1 CE Ethics #20-883522
The JetLag/Insomnia Class is useful to learn Horary Acupressure Points to gently press and support our body, mind, emotions, spirit during the day year-round!
“Let food be your medicine and medicine be your food” Hippocrates
“That which tonifies (supplies) when taken in moderation, will sedate (drain) when taken in excess: quantity changes quality” John Garvey Five Phases of Food
Winter is the quiet time of year where we go inside and allow ourselves to regenerate. Meditate. One must look after yourself and be responsible for your own condition. Rest. Exercise. Diet, Security.
Winter/Water Season relates to the Kidney/Bladder Organ Meridians.
The JetLag/Insomnia Class is useful to learn Horary Acupressure Points to gently press and support our body, mind, emotions, spirit during the day year-round!
“When One Stays in Darkness Long Enough, One Begins to See.” Carl Jung
Use the Will Not to do.
Restorative Yoga. Qi Gong. Tai Chi.
Pay Attention to the Power of Fear (The Emotion of Winter)
Evaluate Your Storehouse. What Resources do I have? What Gifts do I Have of Mind, Body, Spirit? Loved Ones, Money Possessions? How can I be a Better Steward of My Goods so that I Have More to Share and Less to Fear?
Let Go of Outmoded Habits–Make Way for New Ways–Allow Yourself to be a Beginner–Clean Slate.
Do you understand your own unique abilities and healthy limits?
Can you apportion the appropriate amount of energy needed to accomplish your sense of purpose?
Do you have the will power to say “No” to the things not for you to do?
Take Small Steps. Intention is Powerful. Develop Patience and Perseverance.
Get a Back Massage or Acupressure Session!!
Do a Nutritional Cleanse to flush toxins and boost your immune system.
Adjust!
Pay attention to Ergonomics, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ergonomics,
Practice the Inner Smile Meditation or The Parallel Breath Meditation,www.zerobalancing.com
Self-Acupressure: Use two hackey sacks in a sock, start on either side of the spine at the tailbone and move it up an inch every minute–releases the spine. Can use the Pink Spalding Balls that bounce or a knotted towel, pillowcase, or something you like better.
Yamuna Ball Rolling–videos available and teachers near you!!! Is like giving your self a Neuromuscular Massage
Paint your room and cover your electrical boxes and appliances with Tachyon Paint and Discs. Ward off EMF’s. www.tachyon-partners.com/alvinaq
Join the YMCA, or Volunteer at your favorite charity.
Find Advisors: Acupuncturist, Personal Trainer, Massage Therapist, Psychotherapist, Minister…
Study, Plan, Start a Hobby, Join a Club, Spiritual Study, Contemplation.
The Results:
Increased Initiative, Motivation, Perseverance.
Increased Serenity
Sense of Power and Equilibrium
Increased Sense of Trust
Ability to Know and Speak Authentic Feelings
Ability to Stay with Projects until They are Complete
Less Fear and Anxiety; More Excitement and Curiosity
The Courage To Face The Unknown
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Water/Winter Practicum with Alvina seasonally…..Advanced Clinical Acupressure. CA 1 & CA 2 prerequisite
A couple came into the spa where I was working (pre-COVID) to celebrate their 25th Wedding Anniversary with massages.
He was a Math Teacher for adults in college. I don’t know what made me do it but I asked him if he had ever had a massage before. Never! An Honor I told him and that his job would be to breathe and to tell me if anything did not feel good.
He punctuated the end of the massage with a gentle snore. A fan! his wife said. When they emerged he told her Honey, I’ve been doing it wrong all this time!!! I told him it’s never too late and that the more massages he received the better his giving would be. She said she wants another 40 years together!!! Bliss!!
Alvina has been with Insight Acupressure formerly Soul Lightening International since 1998, teaching since 2004.
She teaches PA 1, CA 1, CA 2, Ca Practicum Series, Seva 1 & 2, Seva Teacher Training, A4A Series, A4A Good Points Series. Most of which is available as Webinar.
Alvina is also a Skilled Touch Practitioner for PA 1A and CA Classes.
Alvina makes her home in Naples FL which is a favorite destination for hands-on classes.
Alvina Quatrano L.M.T. has been practicing since 1991. She is a registered and approved provider with NCBTMB and FL offering trainings to individuals, couples, groups and schools. She created the Art of Holistic Massage (AOHMassage) On-Line and Hands-On Series. www.AOHMassage.com
Alvina Quatrano L.M.T. MA 50896, CE Provider 50-9777 Describes some of The Soul Lightening International Acupressure Program that she teaches in Naples Florida. www.AOHMassage.com
