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January Calendar of Events
Jan. 9th, 2008
Sounder Sleep Sominar
Jan. 19th & 26th 8:30-10:30 am
Clutter Clear for the New Year!
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Meditation of the Month
Look for Nancy's next meditation in February.
Nancy Ging, LCSW,
www.nancyging.net
Holistic Psychotherapist, Marriage and Family Counselor
Hypnotherapist, Coach for Conscious Living
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| Dear Friend of Clarus,
We are very excited for you to read our second Clarus Center e-newsletter!! There are many interesting articles for you to read written by our very own Clarus Community Practitioners. There are also many exciting upcoming events for you to register for and attend.
Clarus Center is invested in the creation of vibrant health and wellness within our community. We are glad to have you collaborating with us on that mission.
Feel free to forward this email along to anyone you think might enjoy our offereings.
Blessings for a safe and enjoyable Holiday Season-we have so much to be grateful for!!!
Clarus Center Community- |
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| Gluten Free Corner
Peanut Butter Cookies
submitted by Lucia LiCavoli, Ph.D., founder of Clarus Center
Decided to go gluten free and just don't know how to fix a sweet tooth? Here's a simple recipe that my children love!
Adapted from a recipe by Marion Cunningham
1 cup organic chunky peanut butter
2/3 cup organic raw sugar or Sucanat®
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract*
Cream together sugar and egg. Add peanut butter and vanilla and beat until dough is all one color. Roll small amounts of batter between your hands to form 1-inch balls. Place balls onto a parchment paper lined cookie sheet (makes clean up easy). Press the tines of a fork twice on each cookie to make a crosshatch. Bake at 350 for 9 - 11 minutes, until light brown on top and firm. Cool on baking sheet 3 - 4 minutes before removing. *Chef Sueson Vess of Special Eats (www.specialeats.com) says that she doesn't worry about pure (not artificially flavored) vanilla being gluten-free, because the distillation process destroys the gluten. Still read labels to confirm that nothing has been added.
Variations: Add gluten free chocolate chips (the 365 brand at Whole Foods and Enjoy Life Foods brand, also soy-free taste wonderful), toasted unsweetened coconut flakes, add 2 teaspoons organic blackstrap molasses, or use cashew or almond butter instead of peanut butter.
IF you have a gluten free recipe you would like to contribute, please let us know!
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Old Fashion Remedies May be Effective in Killing the MRSA "Superbug"
MRSA (methicillian-resistant staphylococcus aureus) is a highly contagious bacteria found most commonly in hospitals (Hospital MRSA) and has become a serious problem. MRSA is so problematic because it has mutated to become resistant to most antibiotics. A less potent form is becoming more wide spread via casual contact outside of hospitals, often referred to as Community MRSA. This less potent form is treatable by some antibiotics, particularly those not widely used in the last decade.
You will find a newspaper article at http://en.epochtimes.com:80/news/5-12-9/35586.html that shows promising treatments with ancient and old-fashion remedies such as colloidal silver products, grapefruit seed extract, manuka honey, essential oils, sunshine, salt and garlic. And for really brave folks-maggot therapy! Aside from the maggot therapy, one understanding as to why natural remedies work is that the complexity of natural compounds versus synthetic ones (i.e., antibiotics), makes it harder for bacteria to mutate into a resistant strain.
Moreover, preliminary research, reported by the BBC, at the University of Manchester, England, found that essential oils can kill Hospital MRSA as well as E. Coli in minutes! The researchers found a combination of eucalyptus, lavender and tea tree (melaleuca) oils to be most effective. The method of treatment was by inhalation.
We have not been able to obtain any written research. Some essential oils are produced predominantly for their aroma, so if you decide to purchase essential oils, look for therapeutic-grade quality, preferably free of pesticides and heavy metals-although a few maggots might be a bonus!
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Host Your Event at Clarus Center
Located in Cantera Office Park, Clarus Center offers meeting space for up to 45 persons. Enjoy views through floor-to-ceiling windows of the surrounding wetlands and trees.
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GROUPS BY MARTY MARTIN 
Balanced Entrepreneur Success Circles This group meets monthly for 2.5 hours. The investment for participating in this group is $55/month. For more information, visit: http://www.balancedentrepreneur.net/.
Taming Overspending, Overshopping and Chronic Debting This group meets monthly for 2.5 hours. The investment for participating in this group is $55/month. For more information, contact Dr. Marty Martin at 630.715.6270.
Coping with Insomnia Group This group meets monthly for 2.5 hours. The investment for participating in this group is $55/month. For more information, contact Dr. Marty Martin at 630.715.6270.
Preparing for Surgery and other Invasive Medical/Dental Procedures Group. Members can sign up for one group session or more depending upon your individual situation. To schedule an appointment, call Dr. Marty Martin at 630.715.6270 or visit http://www.apapo.org/DrWilliamMartin. |
Monday (on going) 9:00-10:00am Inter/Adv. Carl/Elise
Monday (on going) 6:00-7:00pm Advanced Carl/Elise
Tuesday (on going) 10:30-11:30 Intermediate Liz
Wednesday (TBA) 6:30-7:30 Basic Liz
Saturday (TBA) 10:00-11:00 Basic Liz
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| Women in Transition: An ongoing group experience.
For women mid 30's to 60's who are looking for connection, insight and new ways to embrace all the change of life has provided.
Group will be led by Lucia LiCavoli, Ph.D., and meet Saturday mornings 8:30 - 9:45AM during the winter months. $50/session. Call Dr. LiCavoli to inquire at 630-393-9800 Ext. 204. Group will begin when 6 women register. |
 ALTERNATIVE CINEMA SERIES
"2012 The Odyssey"
Saturday evening - February 2
7:30 PM
$15 cash at the door
By Popular Request
For those that missed the last screening and for those who wish to see it again. This documentary interviews some of the best known researchers, sages and experts on the meaning of the Mayan Calendar end-date of 2012. Featuring Gregg Braden, Jose Arguelles, John Major Jenkins, Jay Weidner, Inca Elders. Produced and directed by yogini Sharron Rose.
Fee includes light snacks, group meditation and discussion.
A Presentation/Discussion
"Straight from the Horses Mouth, Wisdom from a Mayan Elder"
Sunday afternoon - February 10
2:00-4:00 PM
$20 cash at the door
The focus of this presentation is the Mayan Calendar end-date of 2012. The variety of modern interpretations set speaker Barbara (BJ) Sadtler on a quest to Guatemala for clarity. After spending 10 days learning from the Grand Elder of the Maya, many questions were answered, a new perspective was gleaned. In this presentation you will learn:
What the Calendar means to the Maya and to you
Why it is important
How you can leverage the wisdom of the Calendar to consciously create your life.
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SOUNDER SLEEP SOMINAR™
At Clarus Center
January 9, 2008 7:30-9:30 PM
The SOUNDER SLEEP SYSTEM™ is based on the discovery that brief periods of gentle, rhythmic movement synchronized with natural breath, alternating with periods of quiet rest, bring you very quickly to a state of profound mental and physical repose. The mini-moves™ are immediately useful and easy to learn.
Mme Peff Modelski RDE GCFP SSS
Masterteacher of Classical Ballet, Guild Certified Feldenkrais® Practitioner and Sounder Sleep Specialist™, Her proficiency is enhancing one's ability to govern one's movement, health, learning, memory, sleep and success. Private lessons by appointment.
Registration forms at the Clarus Center or contact:
Mme Peff Modelski 630-690-2140 / 646-319-2371 peffdance@aol.com for more information.
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Clutter Clear
for the New Year!
Saturdays, January 19 and 26
8:30 - 10:30 AM
Class Cost: $108
Instructor: Susan Francis
of Harmonious Spaces
- Is your home or office the supportive, effective space you desire?
Do you struggle with managing the mounds of paper that descend on us all each day?
Wondering how to sort through your possessions and release those that do not serve you?
Does clutter leave you depressed?
IF YOU ANSWERED YES TO ANY OF THE ABOVE, NOW IS YOUR CHANCE TO CLEAR AND REALLY CREATE A NEW YEAR!
Whether you are a committed clutterer, or just want your home to become more harmonious, this two-session class can be TRANSFORMATIONAL. Your home is a metaphor for your life. When you LOSE clutter and obstruction, you can FIND time, money, well being and peace; the joy of found treasures and found Self!
Class content will include lecture/handouts, sharing, and meditations. We will utilize organizational techniques, feng shui and green living practices.
CALL 541-306-7921 TO REGISTER OR FOR QUESTIONS!
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Thank you for reading Clarus Center Community's January Newseltter. We hope you enjoyed the information and are inspired to join us for a workshop, class or to meet one of our clinicians.
Happy New Year!
Sincerely,
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