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I’m sure by now you’ve heard the analogy of having your car serviced every three months. Yes, it is the same for the human body. If we ‘service’ our bodies properly, there lies great possibility for us to live high-functioning lives with good longevity. Outlined here are the basic principles of cleansing. It is my intention here that if you are reading this article, you will resolve to do your body a favor and participate in a cleanse.

Most people think that cleansing means taking a bunch of laxatives that will necessitate keeping in close proximity to a bathroom. For some, this may be very necessary, but the truth is, for most, it is not so necessary. In our society, we work and have many responsibilities. For most of my patients at Heart & Soul Institute, I design individualized cleanses based on the circumstances of each individual. I take into account their health issues as well as their environment, work and other responsibilities. In essence, no two cleanses are exactly alike.

When cleansing, it is not so much the bowel that is targeted, but rather the liver, kidneys and lungs that are being cleansed. The liver is the body’s master filter. Whatever comes into the body, be it food, drugs of any kind, car exhaust, or the air we breathe, it all passes through the liver first for detoxification before being sent to other parts of the body. The kidneys filter and process anything liquid, and the lungs send high quality oxygen directly into the blood stream.

So it is easy for these organ systems to get congested and blocked with all the toxic substances we take in. Even so-called healthy people take in toxic material that they don’t even imagine: pesticides from foods, harmful chemicals and hormones from microwaving (and melting) plastics, hormones and antibiotics in meats and fish, nail polish, hair coloring and make-up. The list is very long.

So the name of the game is to decongest these organ systems, release the toxins, and remove them from the body. Therefore, a typical cleanse has two main parts:
1. Release the toxins.
2. Remove the toxins from the body.

It is in removing the toxins where most people get into trouble. If toxins are not removed properly and in a timely order, those toxins will enter the bloodstream and cause problems. This is what we call a detox reaction. Symptoms of a detox reaction could include cold or flu symptoms, rashes, fevers, allergies, lethargy, or just a ‘sick feeling’. This is why I usually insist on people doing a cleanse under supervision, so that this major faux pas can be avoided, and the person doing the cleanse can have a positive cleansing experience.

How do we remove the toxins? Through the bowels, the urine, and the skin (an extension of the lungs), primarily. Here, the large intestine becomes a major focal point in many cleanses, and most people confuse doing a colon cleanse with a more complete cleanse which includes the liver, kidneys and lungs. But keeping the bowels open is vital in removing the toxins. Unfortunately, many Americans have blockages in their large intestines as well. This would make it impossible to have a successful total body cleanse. So for many people, unlocking the bowel is important to do first before attempting to cleanse the body. But please know that cleansing the bowel is NOT the cleanse itself!

Following are some guidelines to follow when doing a healthy Fall cleanse:

•Eat a plant-based diet.
•Eat fresh, seasonal fruits and veggies, organic or at least pesticide-free.
•Drink plenty of water, herbal teas and homemade broths.
•Be sure to have at least 2-3 bowel movements per day. It is not necessary to live in the bathroom.
•Take a green food supplement, like wheat grass, barley grass, spirulina or chlorophyll.
•Avoid: caffeine, all dairy products, non-prescribed drugs and medications, refined sugars and flours, red meats, fried foods and fast foods.
•Do light exercise and stretching at least four times a week to open up the lungs. Tai Chi, Yoga, walking, swimming, biking and social dancing are ideal.
•Be sure to break a sweat at least 3 times a week other than during exercise. Sauna, steam, Jacuzzi or a nice, warm bath should do the trick. Take a shower before and after to remove toxins settled on the skin and those released from deep within the pores.
•Get plenty of rest – at least eight hours per night (or day).

Lastly, come in for acupuncture. The community acupuncture sessions are affordable, safe and relaxing. Most of all, the protocol used was originally designed for full body detoxification support and removal of cravings for those things to which Americans tend to be addicted: drugs, alcohol, cigarettes and food. This hasn’t changed, but rather has been expanded to include treatment for insomnia, stress, pain and other trauma. In the treatment, we specifically detoxify the liver, kidneys and lungs as well as promote a release of endorphins so that the body feels very relaxed.

That, my friends, is basic cleansing in a nutshell. There is more to it, but these are the basics. Please don’t do this on your own, especially if you’ve never done a cleanse before, or if you have any kind of chronic health issue! Your health situation needs to be evaluated in order to formulate the proper cleanse for you. Please call me at 310-475-8018 or email me at acudancer@juno.com to have your questions answered or to set up an appointment. And check out the coupon below for a great deal on getting your Autumn cleanse underway. You still have time before the holidays.

Doris-Owanda Johnson, L.Ac.
]]> http://www.heartandsoulinstitute.com/pblog/index.php?entry=entry101018-162456 Doris Owanda-Johnson Mon, 18 Oct 2010 20:24:56 GMT http://www.heartandsoulinstitute.com/pblog/comments.php?y=10&m=10&entry=entry101018-162456 http://www.heartandsoulinstitute.com/pblog/index.php?entry=entry101018-161930
Green beans are the ultimate liver food. They have the wonderful quality of detoxifying the liver. There are carbohydrates/starches in green beans so that blood sugar doesn’t bottom out. And, they are an excellent source of fiber to help sweep out debris from the colon. For a Fall cleanse, green beans can make up an important part of the cleansing process.

According to the principles of traditional Chinese medicine, green beans are warming and have a sweet taste. In addition to cleansing the liver, they can be used to help alleviate fullness in the chest, burping, cough, hernia, chronic diarrhea and back pain due to kidney weakness. Green beans are also very energizing and tonifying to the body, addressing fatigue and weakness due to deficiency.

The accompanying recipe is very adaptable. It can be used during a cleanse, as a side dish, or as a main entrée with added cubes of tofu, tempeh, chicken or other meat. It is delicious for any occasion. Enjoy!
Doris-Owanda Johnson, L.Ac.

Stir-Fried Long Beans:

1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
¼ pound mushrooms, sliced. Shiitake, Portobello or brown button mushrooms are all good.
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
½ medium onion, sliced thin
2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
1 bunch Long Beans, rinsed and cut into 3-inch pieces (or one pound Blue Lake or French green beans, ends snapped)
2 Tablespoons Bragg’s Liquid Aminos, Tamari or Soy Sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil

1. Heat olive oil in wok or skillet. Add the mushrooms and the ginger; stir-fry for 3-4 minutes.

2. Add onion; stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add garlic and long beans. Stir-fry to mix ingredients.

3. Add Aminos and sesame oil. Cover, lower flame, and simmer for 5 minutes. Serve immediately.
]]> http://www.heartandsoulinstitute.com/pblog/index.php?entry=entry101018-161930 Doris Owanda-Johnson Mon, 18 Oct 2010 20:19:30 GMT http://www.heartandsoulinstitute.com/pblog/comments.php?y=10&m=10&entry=entry101018-161930 http://www.heartandsoulinstitute.com/pblog/index.php?entry=entry100823-140129

Well, yesterday was the last day of the official training, which took place on the campus of Universite Quisqueya (aka UNIQ) in one of the buildings whose reconstruction is almost completed. I can't begin to convey to you the pride that I'm feeling - not because of what I've done so much, but rather because of the way the trainees stepped up and said 'yes' to the monumental task of this training. Twenty-nine nurses, medical students, psychologists, herbalists and other medical practitioners took off work, commuted in crazy traffic, and were on time and fully present each day to receive this training. Their dedication to their mission of contributing to the healing of their nation is simply awesome!

We had so much information to share! The training is lasting a total of about 28 hours, and in that time we have covered some of the basic philosophy oftraditional Chinese medicine, clean needle technique, exact location of points, and lots of practice at needling technique with exposure to many scenarios.

The trainees were put to the task of needling the very first day - we had them needle themselves. They were pretty scared at first - it took some of them a long time to get up the nerve to insert that first needle.

By the end of the third day, the trainees were ready to work on other people, so we set up an internship sites at University Quisqueya, Matthew 25 house and H.U.E.H. General Hospital (yes, it is still open, with no intentions of closing). As we embark upon the completion of the internship, the trainees are now treating patients with confidence, and we are confident in their abilities and intention to continue the work in helping Haiti heal.

We had planned a ceremony at the end of the training, complete with nice-looking certificates. We were having them printed up, and Julia (the other trainer & AWB HNIC of Haiti operations) and I were signing them when it started to rain. I really wanted to deliver them to the students, so I wrapped them up, put them under my shirt and went out onto the rain. That's when it really started to pour. I ran to safety under a tent, where I found several of the trainees. We huddled together as the wind started to blow, threatening the integrity of the tent, and allowing the rain to finish the job of completely soaking us!

So we didn't get our pomp & circumstance, but it all worked out. The storm lasted thirty minutes. The students dispersed. Our ride came to pick us up and bring us back to our apartment. And, best of all, most of the certificates miraculously survived, unharmed under my shirt. We distributed the certificates to most of the trainees today at H.U.E.H. while they worked on patients. They are well on their way...

In Service & In Health,

Doris-Owanda ]]> http://www.heartandsoulinstitute.com/pblog/index.php?entry=entry100823-140129 Doris Owanda-Johnson Mon, 23 Aug 2010 18:01:29 GMT http://www.heartandsoulinstitute.com/pblog/comments.php?y=10&m=08&entry=entry100823-140129 http://www.heartandsoulinstitute.com/pblog/index.php?entry=entry100820-135917
We have safely arrived in Port-au-Prince after a couple of airline glitches & general logistical problems. We're staying in the same apartment and are happy to be re-united with our host.

To avoid any problems with possible illness, I insist on preparing our own food. Okra, aka calalou, is in season, so I prepared it as a stir-fry with zucchini, tomatoes, fresh onions, lots of garlic and a caribbean scotch bonnet HOT pepper. Of course, we invited our host to join us for dinner so that we could pretty much take up where we left off.

During dinner, we somehow got into a discussion about some medicinal properties of local fruits and herbs steeped in alcohol. Our host, Erick, excused himself for a few moments, and returned with three bottles of homemade spirits, all made from fruits gathered in the compound where we are living. One contained almonds soaked in rum, another had acerola cherries soaked in clairin - a strong, clear, homemade alcohol from sugar cane. Lastly, the third bottle contained a fruit called keneps, also soaking in clairin.

I'm not much for drinking alcohol, but after dinner, on our first night in Haiti, there we ALL were, taking baby sips of these homemade spirits. Wow, they were delicious. We were careful not to overdo, but we each sampled all three, discussing the sampling as if we were doing a tour of wineries in Napa. It was a pretty cool activity (dinner included) to bring our team together as another cohesive unit. I personally just liked the family vibe...

The next day, we went to Universite Quisqueya where the training would be taking place. We met with the proper contacts there, and made necessary arrangements for the training logistics.

Traveling to and from there, we noticed a few changes in Port-au-Prince. The tent encampments and broken buildings are still there, but there seems to be a little bit more joy among the people. More folks are smiling again. More people are participating in clean-up activities. It feels like the Haitian people are simply moving on with their lives, even with living in tent encampments and very little rebuilding of homes. There are even advertisements posted of special clean-up projects, as well as encouragement for the people to begin rebuilding Haiti. Haitians are not resigned to some fateful existence, but rather are accepting the circumstances, are taking their lives and their country back into their own hands and taking the actions to bring about recovery.

More observations, experiences and descriptions of the training are soon to come.

Be well,
Doris-Owanda
]]> http://www.heartandsoulinstitute.com/pblog/index.php?entry=entry100820-135917 Doris Owanda-Johnson Fri, 20 Aug 2010 17:59:17 GMT http://www.heartandsoulinstitute.com/pblog/comments.php?y=10&m=08&entry=entry100820-135917 http://www.heartandsoulinstitute.com/pblog/index.php?entry=entry100810-041045
I want you all to know that Acupuncturists Without Borders has invited me to return to Haiti. This time, rather than treat hundreds of people, I am going to train 40 Haitian medical practitioners on the community acupuncture ear protocol that you have learned about, and maybe also experienced.

It will be a short, and therefore intensive training, which will ultimately allow Haitian practitioners to have this protocol at their fingertips. This, of course, will provide the Haitian people with more access to the community style treatment to address symptoms of post traumatic stress disorder.

The Haitian people, always prefering autonomy, will then be one step closer in their ever-pervading process of recovery.

As part of our training, AWB will be supplying trainees with all the supplies needed for the next several months. Many of you made contributions, and I want to thank you once again for your generous donations. Without you, this simply would not be happening!

I will be in Port-au-Prince for 8 days, from August 12-20. Look for updates from me while I'm there.

Much Love,
Doris-Owanda]]> http://www.heartandsoulinstitute.com/pblog/index.php?entry=entry100810-041045 Doris Owanda-Johnson Tue, 10 Aug 2010 08:10:45 GMT http://www.heartandsoulinstitute.com/pblog/comments.php?y=10&m=08&entry=entry100810-041045 http://www.heartandsoulinstitute.com/pblog/index.php?entry=entry100701-035921
The woman, as many other patients in the tent, was topless due to the oppressive heat and humidity in the tent. She was screaming, begging for God to take her life, as the pain was unbearable for her.

Her ex-husband was there caring for her (once family, always family) as best he could, gently consoling her and dabbing her forehead with a damp cloth. The woman wouldn't have it. She was irritable, combative, screaming at him in her pain.

I took notice as I worked on other people in the tent. As leader of our team, I wondered how we would handle her with our acupuncture protocol. Just at that moment, Dr. Susan, one of the acupuncturists on our team, approached the woman's bed, asked for permission to do a treatment, and inserted 5 needles into the woman's left ear. The protocol prefers for both ears to be needled, but Dr. Susan was only able to do one ear because the woman couldn't be still.

We were a little worried at first, because the woman seemed even more agitated with the needles in. We agreed to leave the needles in for 5 minutes, check on her and then decide how to proceed.

We continued working in the tent. I noticed a change in the tent after a little while – it was quiet! I looked over at the woman; she was sound asleep with the acupuncture needles still in place, and her ex-husband was joyfully requesting an acupuncture treatment for himself...

This was one of the high points of our work in Haiti. We volunteered with a grass-roots organization called Acupuncturists Without Borders. AWB organizes licensed acupuncturist volunteers to do acupuncture disaster relief work. Founded in 2005 by Diana Fried in response to the need in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, AWB sends volunteers after basic needs of medical, water, food and shelter are met – usually starting 2 months after the disastrous incident.

The acupuncture treatment focuses on stress reduction, particularly Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and its associated symptoms:

Depression/Anxiety Insomnia
Lassitude/Lethargy Pain
Anger/Sadness/Grief/Worry Fear/Phobias

AWB has adopted the auricular (ear) protocol instituted in the 1970's by the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA). The protocol was originally used in the treatment of addictions to drugs, alcohol and other substances. It has more recently been expanded and adopted to include the treatment of stress, inflammation, PTSD, insomnia, depression and anxiety.
Five acupuncture needles are inserted into each ear. The first two, sympathetic and shenmen, address the releasing of endorphins and other chemicals from the brain to allow the body and mind to relax. This allows in turn for an opening to occur, clearer thinking and a meditative state to take over.

The other three ear points are detoxifying and balancing to the kidneys, liver and lungs, respectively. These are the main organ systems which take in and process/filter toxins in the body.

The NADA protocol has proven quite effective in treating large groups of people – quickly and efficiently – without the necessity of fancy equipment or treatment tables. It is easily done in a community setting, is cost-effective, and very beneficial to all.

In Haiti, we used this very protocol at the HUEH hospital and several other venues, including a rural tent encampment on the outskirts of Port-Au-Prince, a Catholic missionary encampment in PAP, and at a university. All of our work was done either in tents or outside, as about 70% of the buildings in PAP were demolished or severely damaged in the earthquake.

Another high point of being of service in Haiti was working with the children. In the tent encampments, there were lots of children requesting treatment. Here in the U.S., a child under the age of 18 must have written permission from a parent or guardian in order to have treatment. In Haiti, there are many children and adolescents who have been forced to grow up very quickly since the earthquake.

At first, our team was not sure how to proceed with the children. We did not ask the children regarding the whereabouts of their parents, but we did discover that many of the children were either orphaned, or their parents were off looking for work, and had entrusted their children to friends in the encampment. So we decided to offer the acupuncture protocol to those 14 and older. For the younger children, we used small ear magnets on the points. Some of the children insisted on the needles, and they took to them well.

It was truly a pleasure to work with the children and adolescents. The children were lively, playful, caring of each other, and a great example for some of the adults who were a little skeptical and/or fearful, especially after having had the experiences of loss, sadness, grief and displacement. The adolescents were focused, serious, responsible and curious. They were determined to not let this type of disaster happen to their people again. They loved the acupuncture treatments.

Overall, I cannot rate my service in Haiti as 'fun' or 'horrible.' It was service that I was called to do. It opened my eyes as to the nature of sacred service – joyfully volunteering of time, skill and energy to help others in need – to their benefit, upliftment and fulfillment. It has given even more purpose to and fulfillment in my life.
Doris-Owanda Johnson, L.Ac.
]]> http://www.heartandsoulinstitute.com/pblog/index.php?entry=entry100701-035921 Doris Owanda-Johnson Thu, 01 Jul 2010 07:59:21 GMT http://www.heartandsoulinstitute.com/pblog/comments.php?y=10&m=07&entry=entry100701-035921 http://www.heartandsoulinstitute.com/pblog/index.php?entry=entry100701-035738
I asked our host about one tree outside of our apartment window. This tree bore a green, spiny-looking fruit – a bit unsightly by my standards.

“You call that soursop,” he answered in English with a French accent. “They're not quite ready to eat yet; you'll just miss them.”

“OH!! That's soursop? Graviola?” I was shouting with excitement. I'd never really seen in person this wonderful plant that has so many healing properties. I use it in support of patients who are fighting cancer, or have various types of infections.

What followed was a long conversation about this fruit, its medicinal uses, and how Haitians much prefer natural, herbal remedies to conventional medicine. Read on to learn more about the properties of this incredible food-herb-medicine of the Caribbean and South America.

Also known as Graviola, Guanabana, Brazilian Paw Paw or Carossolier, Soursop is a small, upright evergreen tree growing 15-20 feet in height with large dark green and glossy leaves. It is indigenous to most of the warmest tropical areas in South and North America. It produces a large heart-shaped edible fruit that is yellow-green in color, with white flesh. It is antibacterial, antiparasitic, antitumorous, antispasmodic, astringent, cytotoxic, anticancerous, sedative and hypotensive, to name but a few of its properties. All parts of the Graviola tree are used in natural medicine including the bark, leaves, roots, fruit and seeds. Different properties and uses are attributed to the different parts of the tree. Generally the fruit and fruit juice is taken for worms and parasites, to cool fevers, to increase mother's milk after childbirth, and as an astringent for diarrhea and dysentery. The crushed seeds are used internally and externally to expel worms and parasites. The bark, leaves and roots are considered sedative, antispasmodic, hypotensive and antitumorous.

Graviola has a long rich history of use in herbal medicine as well as a long recorded indigenous use. Many bioactive compounds and phytochemicals have been found in Graviola as scientists have been studying its properties since the 1940's. Its many uses in natural medicine have been validated by scientific research.

Several studies by different researchers demonstrated that the bark as well as the leaves had hypotensive, antispasmodic, vasodilator, smooth muscle relaxant and cardiodepressant activities. In a 1976 plant screening program by the National Cancer Institute, the leaves and stem of Graviola showed active cytotoxicity against cancer cells; researchers have been following up on this research ever since.

Soursop/Graviola is amazing medicine. Most recent research shows that it kills certain types of cancer cells as well as or better than certain chemotherapy drugs. But I must say this: if you are not an herbalist or a natural medicine physician, please do not prescribe this or any other herbal remedy to yourself or others. This article is for informational purposes only. It does not give you license to use this as medicine for curative purposes. If you have questions about the use of this as a medicinal herb, contact me at 310-475-8018 or contact your local natural practitioner.

Please enjoy the fruit; you can purchase it in many Caribbean markets. This was just one of the many wonderful foods growing in abundance in Haiti. Huge avocados; the best, sweetest mangoes ever. And delicious soursop. Yummy.

Doris-Owanda Johnson, L.Ac.
]]> http://www.heartandsoulinstitute.com/pblog/index.php?entry=entry100701-035738 Doris Owanda-Johnson Thu, 01 Jul 2010 07:57:38 GMT http://www.heartandsoulinstitute.com/pblog/comments.php?y=10&m=07&entry=entry100701-035738 http://www.heartandsoulinstitute.com/pblog/index.php?entry=entry100513-164300

I've been back from Haiti a couple of weeks now. It took a little while to get back in the swing of things - I just seemed to need a lot of sleep! Please stay tuned for more detailed accounts of my journey and work there (wonderful work, I might add). For now, I want you all to know that I am back, healthy and safe, and in full swing.

Peace, blessings, and continued prayer for our brothers and sisters in Haiti.

In Health and In Service,
Doris-Owanda]]> http://www.heartandsoulinstitute.com/pblog/index.php?entry=entry100513-164300 Doris Owanda-Johnson Thu, 13 May 2010 20:43:00 GMT http://www.heartandsoulinstitute.com/pblog/comments.php?y=10&m=05&entry=entry100513-164300 http://www.heartandsoulinstitute.com/pblog/index.php?entry=entry100420-160456

We had a very full day yesterday at HUEH and at home, all of which culminated in a great group meeting over delicious watermelon.

Emmanuel picked us up in an ambulance, and we wound up doing 62 treatments over 3 tents. We talked about adjustments we had to make, especially in terms of communicating the rules to patients - and nurses. We lost a few needles over several very different instances. One man writhed in pain and was washed by a nurse who was unaware of the needles. We recovered only 6 of his needles. Another man, apparently immobile, hopped in his wheelchair and went for a spin outside the tent. He lost one needle.

In the very first tent, there was one man who was very dehydrated and prostrate. His loved one wanted us to give him a treatment. I chose to wait a few minutes until he was a little better hydrated. He expired and his body removed before we finished working that tent. The man's loved one received the treatment in the interim, and I removed her needles as she realized the death of the man, tears gently streaming down her face.

There is definitely a system that has developed at HUEH. Despite the conditions, the nurses are doing their very best under the circumstances of heat, being outdoors, and relatively unsanitary conditions with close proximity of the patients with each other. It truly reminds me of a triage scene from MASH.

Back at the ranch, we are getting along very well. We had a wonderful dinner with Erick.

For today, Erick will take us to Matthew 25 House. Emmanuel and Ronald are unable to accompany us. There is a gas shortage, and they are simply out of gas.

Things are working out, with a few changes here and there. Time to go get ready for today.

Blessings,

Doris-Owanda]]> http://www.heartandsoulinstitute.com/pblog/index.php?entry=entry100420-160456 Doris Owanda-Johnson Tue, 20 Apr 2010 20:04:56 GMT http://www.heartandsoulinstitute.com/pblog/comments.php?y=10&m=04&entry=entry100420-160456 http://www.heartandsoulinstitute.com/pblog/index.php?entry=entry100407-143008
Wow, we've had an incredible response so far in raising funds to help me do service work in Haiti!!! I am so grateful to each of you for your generous contribution!

So far, we've raised $1,232 - over 1/3 rd of the $3000 goal has been met!

We are still accepting contributions. You may either send me a check made out to Doris Johnson or Heart & Soul Institute, or if you prefer to make a tax-deductible donation, make your check out to Acupuncturists Without Borders and indicate in the memo line that your contribution is earmarked for my trip to Haiti. Send your contribution to me at Heart & Soul Institute, 1736 Westwood Blvd. #202, LA, 90024. I will make sure it gets sent to AWB, who will in turn send you a tax-deductible receipt.

You may also contribute by participating in the Community Acupuncture Clinics. All proceeds from these clinics will go towards expenses for travel to Haiti.

By popular demand, we are adding another CAC date - Saturday, April 3rd & Saturday, April 10th. Please see the calendar for details on remaining clinics before I leave for Haiti (which, by the way, is Friday, April 16th). The protocol used in the community clinics is the exact same one that we will be using in Haiti. Come and experience this effective yet inexpensive protocol while at the same time contributing to this much needed cause.

Again, I am grateful to each of you for your support.

In Health and In Service,

Doris-Owanda
]]> http://www.heartandsoulinstitute.com/pblog/index.php?entry=entry100407-143008 Doris Owanda-Johnson Wed, 07 Apr 2010 18:30:08 GMT http://www.heartandsoulinstitute.com/pblog/comments.php?y=10&m=04&entry=entry100407-143008