Joy of Raphael
Holistic Wellness Center & Natural Pharmacy
40 N. Range Line Rd
(317) 848-2818
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Schedule today and let the healing begin...
 
Welcome to the Joy of Raphael Newsletter
  
 
Spring Allergies?
Natural Therapies Can Help!
 
by: Dr. Carolyn Berghuis, MS, ND, CTN Wellness Director: Joy of Raphael

Let us help you enjoy the fresh air of Spring without the nuisance of allergies!  
 
An allergy is an overaggressive immune response triggered by ingesting certain foods, touching certain substances, or inhaling an irritant such as pollen or animal dander. Allergies to pollen, spores, mold, and dust (also called hay fever or allergic rhinitis) affect the respiratory system and are usually the most difficult to control.

From a naturopathic viewpoint, allergies are often associated with weak adrenal, immune, and digestive functions. Natural therapies are used to support and improve those functions and to alleviate hay fever symptoms. For seasonal allergies, beginning natural therapies one month before the season starts can significantly help reduce the severity of symptoms.
 

Nutrition
To reduce allergy symptoms, eat a moderately low-fat, high-complex-carbohydrate diet. Drink 1/3 to 1/2 of body weight in ounces of water daily (e.g., a 150 lb person would drink 50 oz - 75 oz of water).
 
Include a lot of the following foods in the diet:
ˇ Dark green, leafy vegetables
ˇ Deep yellow and orange vegetables
ˇ Nettles, bamboo shoots, cabbage, beet tops, beets, carrots, yams
ˇ Onions, garlic, ginger, cayenne, horseradish

Eliminate the following from the diet:
ˇ Alcohol, caffeine, and dairy products
ˇ Bananas and citrus fruit
ˇ Chocolate
ˇ Food colorings (tartrazine)
ˇ Peanuts
ˇ Processed meat
ˇ Sugar
ˇ Wheat

Supplements
ˇ D-Hist(contains: quercetin, stinging nettles, and bromelain and N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine) - Outstanding, almost immediate relief. One of Dr. Carolyn's favorites.
ˇ Albizia from Medi Herb - An herbal combination that supports the upper respiratory tract and assist in maintaining healthy breathing passages.
ˇ Allerplex from Standard Process - Nutritional support for the lungs, adrenals, softening of mucus and proper pH balance. 
ˇ Tuna Omegafrom Standard Process- Omega oils have proven benefits when allergies and inflammation are a concern.
ˇ Allergy Calm Essential Oil - An aromatherapy product designed to help relieve symptoms of allergies like nasal congestion; sneezing; runny nose; itchy, red or watery eyes..
ˇ Pre/Pro-Biotic(Lactic Acid Yeast, Lact EnzZymex, OrthoBiotic, Flora Synergy)  Probiotics are bowel microflora organisms that support bowl and immune health.
ˇ Aller Chord II - A homeopathic detoxifier designed to address inhaled/airborne allergies.
ˇ Drainage Tone - A homeopathic drainage remedy designed to assist the body in opening blockages so toxins can be excreted.

 
 
The above material is for educational purposes, it is not prescriptive, and is not meant to diagnose or treat any disease.
   
Let EPT Take the Pain Away
EPT
 
EPT Appointments with 
 Janette Roddel-Trent, NP
 
Available on Tuesdays Beginning May 4th!
 
 
What is EPT?  Emotional Polarity Technique (EPT) is a revolutionary system of identifying the thoughts and emotional responses that can limit your potential. Strong unwanted emotional responses such as anger, anxiety, fear, and depression can create not only emotional discomfort, but also physical discomfort. These emotional responses can be threats to healthy and fulfilling relationships, and to our physical health. 
 
Our thoughts and emotions are inseparably linked together, and are electro-chemical in nature. These thoughts and emotions are literally stored in molecules and chemicals that travel through the body's bloodstream and act directly on the cells and the neurological pathways of the brain and body. These molecules and chemicals literally affect our bodies at a cellular level, causing measurable physical changes.
 
Balancing these negative responses through EPT allows you to have more fulfilling relationships, speed your physical healing, and to focus more of your energy on enjoying life! Clinical reports show that Emotional Polarity Technique is effective with depression, anxiety, addictions, trauma, chronic pain, panic attacks and phobias.
 

 
 
 
The above material is for educational purposes, it is not prescriptive, and is not meant to diagnose or treat any disease.
Acupuncture Can Help You Breath Easy...
Acupuncture
 
Acupuncture Effective
 for Allergic Rhinitis
 
 
The American Journal of Epidemiology recently published a study that showed that acupuncture can significantly relieve allergic rhinitis symptoms.
 
 
In this German study, 5,237 men and women were analyzed to evaluate the effectiveness of acupuncture in addition to routine care in patients with allergic rhinitis compared with treatment with routine care alone. In this trial, patients with allergic rhinitis were randomly allocated to receive acupuncture for a 3 month period or to a control group that received no acupuncture. All patients were allowed to receive usual medical care. The Rhinitis Quality of Life Questionnaire (RQLQ) and general health-related quality of life (36-Item Short-Form Health Survey) were evaluated at baseline and after 3 and 6 months. Improvements were noted at the 3 month and the 6 month evaluation for the patients receiving acupuncture.
 
The authors of this trial concluded that treating  patients with allergic rhinitis in routine care with  additional acupuncture leads to clinically relevant and persistent benefits. 

 
Source: European Journal of Integrative Medicine. 2008 Nov;101(5):535-43 
 
   
Massage
Celebrate Mom!
 
Sunday, May 9th 
Wellness Day Packages
 
Give Mom the 
 Gift of Comfort 
 with a Wellness Day
      
 
Angel Escape
2 hours 
Reconnect and recharge with this whole body treatment. Package includes our Joy of Raphael Signature Massage, designed to balance the Chakras, combines massage, acupressure, body exfoliating, lymphatic drainage and essential oils. You will also enjoy our European Angel Facial that utilizes steam, exfoliation, deep pore cleansing, galvanic (if appropriate), a therapeutic mask, lymphatic drainage massage, and customized anti-aging skin nutritionals designed to nourish and refresh your face, neck and décolleté so you can look and feel your best.
Service includes a Joy of Raphael essential oil so you can take the heavenly experience home with you...
$180
 
 
 
 
Heavenly Bliss
3 hours (with Ionic footbath option) 
3 1/2 hours (with Far Infrared Sauna option)
Total well-being and renewal are the end result of this holistic wellness package. Package includes our Joy of Raphael Signature Massage, designed to balance the Chakras, combines massage, acupressure, body exfoliating, lymphatic drainage and essential oils. You will also enjoy our European Angel Facial that utilizes steam, exfoliation, deep pore cleansing, galvanic (if appropriate), a therapeutic mask, lymphatic drainage massage, and customized anti-aging skin nutritionals designed to nourish and refresh your face, neck and décolleté so you can look and feel your best.  Experience a therapeutic detox with either an Ionic Footbath or Far Infrared sauna.
Service includes a Joy of Raphael essential oil so you can take the heavenly experience home with you... 
 
 $225
 
 
 
Heavenly Baby
Escape for the Expectant Mother
2 hours
Expectant mothers enjoy two hours of restful bliss. Our Prenatal Relief Massage eases pregnancy aches and pains and a Soothing European Angel Facial enhances her innner glow.
$170
 
 
 
The above material is for educational purposes, it is not prescriptive, and is not meant to diagnose or treat any disease.
 
FacialAnnouncing 
Timeless Anti-Aging 
Series of Six Facials
 
We are delighted to introduce our Series of Timeless Anti-Aging Facials!
    
 
Timeless Anti-Aging: Series of Six Facials 
Restorative therapy to reduce signs of aging. A results-driven, powerful combination of facial, microcurrent, and LED treatments that rejuvenates and re-energizes skin showing the signs of aging. A series of two European Angel Facials and four Microcurrent or LED Angel Facials. Treatments yield intensive, cumulative results that firm and tone the facial muscles, minimize hyperpigmentation, refine lines, clarify skin tone and restore youthful radiance. For optimal results, treatment should be experienced over a 6-week period.
 
Package comes with a $57.00 credit towards your personalized Germaine de Capuccini home care products.
$570.00 
 
 
 
The above material is for educational purposes, it is not prescriptive, and is not meant to diagnose or treat any disease.
 
Facial Acupuncture Can Help Reduce the Signs of Aging
Facial
 
Acupuncture Facial Rejuvenation
 
  
    
Acupuncture has been used to treat skin complaints and reduce signs of aging for centuries. In fact, facial rejuvenation acupuncture, also known as cosmetic acupuncture, has a recorded history going as far back as China's Sung Dynasty (960AD - 1270AD), when the Empress and the Emperor's concubines used it to engender beauty and good health. 
 
Facial rejuvenation acupuncture can improve muscle tone, increase collagen production, tighten pores and boost circulation and moisture in the skin. Moreover, when acupuncture is used to create overall balance within the body, the physical, mental and emotional patterns that contribute to aging are addressed, helping you look and feel younger.
 
Benefits of Acupuncture Facial Rejuvenation: 
 
  • Increases the production of collagen and elastin
  • Improves muscle tone (preventing further aging and wrinkles)
  • Improves local lymph and blood circulation
  • Softens or erases fine lines and wrinkles
  • Reduces the depth of deeper lines
  • Decreases bags (puffiness) under the eyes
  • Reduces or eliminates acne and rosacea 
  • Provides a consistently smoother and brighter face
 
 
 
The above material is for educational purposes, it is not prescriptive, and is not meant to diagnose or treat any disease.
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Wellness Contents
Spring Allergies?
EPT Available on Tuesdays!
Acupuncture Can Help You Breath Easy!
Celebrate Mom!
Timeless Anti-Aging Series of Facials
Facial Acupuncture
 Dr Carolyn
Dr. Carolyn Berghuis,  MS, ND, CTN 
Central Indiana's
Own Board Certified Doctor of Naturopathy
 
 
Naturopathy Helps
Allergies
Adrenal Fatigue
Chronic Fatigue
Chronic Pain
Digestive Ailments
Hormonal Issues
Hypertension
Hypothyroidism
Infertility
Insomnia
Weight Loss
and more...
 
Schedule your initial visit with Dr. Carolyn today and let the healing begin... 
 Dr Harry
Dr. Harry Shao, DC, dipLAc, NCCAOM
An expert in Chinese medicine, acupuncture, cupping and chiropractic care. 
 
Acupuncture Helps
Allergies
Anxiety
Arthritis 
Back/joint pain
Chronic Pain
Depression
Infertility
Post stroke issues
Smoking cessation
Sports injuries
Weight Loss
and more... 

Schedule your initial visit with Dr. Shao today and let the healing begin...
 
Drs. Berghuis and Shao are currently offering a FREE 15 minute consultation to help determine if naturopathy, acupuncture or chiropractic care is right for you.
 
 
Center Hours
 
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
9:00am - 5:00pm 
 
Wednesday
9:00am - 8:00 pm 
 
Saturday
9:00 am - 3:00pm
 
 
Joy of Raphael Holistic Wellness Center and Natural Pharmacy is a multi disciplinary center offering the best in holistic health care. Our focus is on improving people's quality of living by reducing pain, emotional tension and stress.

This is achieved by improving body awareness and supporting individuals on their path to becoming & feeling the best they can. We specialize in restoring clarity, focus, energy and physical well-being. We are a private, sophisticated, spirit lead "safe haven" that integrates focused health and wellness programs, treatments and services for those who value their health and well-being and seek support in sustaining positive lifestyle changes. 
 
Sincerely,
Dr. Carolyn Berghuis, MS, ND, CTN
Joy of Raphael