The health benefits of onion are endless because of its powerful anti-septic and anti-bacterial properties. The onion is a member of the lily family, a close relation of garlic. It is often called the “king of vegetables” because of its pungent taste. There are many varieties of the onion–white, yellow, red and green globes. They also differ in size, color and taste. The smaller onions come in many varieties such as the green onion, or scallion which includes chives, leeks and shallots. From www.juicing-for-health.com.

Experience healing with John of God at Omega: 9/30/14 – 10/2/14 Meet the Brazilian healer who has been featured on Oprah, ABC’s Primetime TV show, written about in The Huffington Post, and more. John of God has helped thousands over the course of his career as a healer. From their website at www.eomega.org: “Omega is pleased to welcome John of God (João Teixeira de Faria) back to our Rhinebeck, New York campus in 2014. This is a special opportunity to experience physical, emotional, or spiritual healing with one of the world’s most revered spiritual healers and mediums from Brazil, where John of God has seen millions of visitors from around the world.

“This hospital was the largest of its kind in China and probably in the world. The Center avoided medicines and special diets in favor of exercise, love, and life energy. It was a non-profit organization and was recognized by the Chinese government as a legitimate clinic. Over the years, the Center had treated more than one hundred and eighty diseases, the overall success rate being more than 95%. Due to political reasons, the Center was closed in 2001. Master Gu will teach the profound techniques prescribed by the worlds largest medicine-less Qigong hospital in China here in the US, in California. This hospital has a 95% success rate working with over 200,000 patients and treating more than 185 diseases. “

The Miracle of Magnesium by Carolyn Dean, MD When I first wrote The Magnesium Miracle, I realized that many people can’t take oral magnesium because of the laxative effect. Therefore I began researching and then advising people to put supersaturated magnesium chloride–called magnesium oil on their skin to bypass the intestines; stimulate DHEA production that occurs in the skin; use it in baths and foot baths for muscle aches, joint pain, and foot pain and neuropathy.

Six Foundation Foods That Build Your Bones And Hydrate Your Ski n from Vivian Goldschmidt at www.saveourbones.com Wintertime can be very hard on your skin and hair. When indoor heating systems warm the dry winter air, you’re surrounded by “thirsty” air that draws moisture out of your skin, hair, and nails. That kind of environment can dehydrate and shrivel your skin like a prune, exaggerating the effects of aging and making life pretty uncomfortable. Lotions and creams can only provide temporary relief on the surface, and many of them contain toxic chemicals.

Biceps Curls and Down Dogs May Help Lower Diabetes Risk by Nancy Shute at www.npr.org Women who work out with weights an hour a week cut their risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, and yoga or stretching exercises count, too, according to a study that tracked the health of almost 100,000 women. Doctors have long known that regular exercise reduces the risk of diabetes, but that’s always been translated as aerobic exercise like jogging or brisk walking.

I was so impressed with the first treatment from Mitzi that I decided to see her on a regular basis. That was years ago, and since then I have seen a vast improvement in my vitality and health. Mitzi uniquely blends the practice of Jin Shin Jyutsu, the ancient art of balancing body, mind and spirit, into her work, from her twenty years of experience.

Traditional Chinese Medicine – A Priceless Treasure from www.chinesemedicinesampler.com Traditional Chinese medicine includes herbs, acupuncture, qi energy and physiology, oriental medicine, and more

Taking Care of Colds and Flu–Naturally By Mitzi Adams, Certified Jin Shin Jyutsu ® Practitioner During this time of cold and flu season, we can get caught off-guard. I am sure many of you have gotten the flu shot, and that may or may not prevent you from getting the flu. Then, there are those of us who have chosen not to get the flu shot this year, and simply want to let our own immune systems do its job.