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Many of our clientele ask us if we are accepting new clients. Yes! We are building our practice and looking for clients just like you. If you have a friend, family member, neighbor or co-worker who is suffering from any health concerns, trying to create a family meal-plan or is looking to improve their own diet, we can help. When you send us a referral you can be assured we will take extremely special care of your friend or family member before, during, and after they experience their Free Health Consultation and if they sign up to do any program with HLW we will send you $50 cash as a special thank you!

SPRING CLEANING FOR THE BODY AND MIND
By Gary Rosard, CHHC

The words "spring cleaning" usually bring to mind a cleaning out of
one's home, getting rid of "stuff", giving the home a good scrubbing,
opening up the windows to let in the fresh air. It can also be a
great time to rejuvenate our bodies as the warmer weather leads us to
more a more active lifestyle.

During the winter months, it is common to eat more meat and high fat
foods to help us keep warm. Consumption of sugar also tends to be
high. Coming off the holiday season, the addiction gets stronger, and
the effects of the dark cold weather often have one seek comfort in
sweets. Among other problems, this sort of diet has a tendency to
create sluggishness in the liver. The liver is responsible for
cleansing the blood and eliminating toxins from the body. When not
able to do its job fully, toxins accumulate and a breeding ground for
disease is the result.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the seasons are connected with the
body's organs as well as emotions, foods and other characteristics of
our internal and external environment. The liver is the organ that
corresponds to spring, so this is a particularly good time to pay
attention to strengthening this part of the body. Some of the foods
that have a healing effect on the liver are sour foods such as lemon,
grapefruit sauerkraut and olives. Carrots and carrot juice also help
to strengthen the liver. Eating plenty of leafy greens, such as
lettuces and collards, as well as broccoli is cleansing for the whole
body. Have more raw or lightly cooked foods as part of your diet. For
a simple but effective liver tonic, squeeze 1/4 lemon into a glass of
warm water (If you would like to experience a deep liver cleansing read about our “Annual Spring Liver Detox” in the article below). Drink this first thing in the morning. If you are experiencing some intestinal gas, you might find this to be an excellent remedy.

Spring is the time to start getting outside for some exercise and a
daily dose of Vitamin D, hard to get from food sources, and necessary
for absorption and utilization of calcium. Exposure to the sun for 15
minutes a day (without sunscreen) provides all the Vitamin D we need.
Try to get those 15 minutes before 11 am or after 4pm to avoid the
strongest sun.

One great way clean out winter's cobwebs is to reconnect to the
natural world. During spring, things are changing quickly. Try to
notice one thing about nature every day. This is even possible in the
most urban environment. You might notice the shape and texture of a
tree that you pass every day, the phase of the moon, cloud
configurations, or a new flower that bloomed in the park. Notice that
you feel uplifted when you make the effort to pay attention to your
natural surroundings.
Try this great recipe as part of your spring-cleaning diet.

HEARTY SPRING SALAD
(4 meal size servings)

Salad:

1 bunch of arugula 1 bunch romaine 2 avocados 2 dozen fresh green olives 3-4 green onions (scallions) or 1 large red onion 2 medium carrots 1-2 cups sugar snap peas 1 daikon radish or red radishes as desired 1 can organic beans (black-eyed peas, black beans, etc.) 1 tin of anchovies (optional)

Dressing:

Juice of 1 large lemon 1 generous tbsp. dijon mustard 1 generous tbsp. horseradish A few shakes of tamari or shoyu Extra virgin olive oil
Don't get too concerned about exact quantities, eliminate or add
ingredients according to your taste.
Make your own favorite lemon based vinaigrette recipe if you don't have all of the above ingredients. You could even eliminate the oil, as the avocado will provide a rich, creamy taste and texture.

1. Rinse greens well and chop or tear into pieces as desired
2. Peel avocado, slice into thin pieces
3. Dice scallions, or slice red onion, thinly slice carrots on the bias, or grate, remove stems from sugar snaps, thinly slice daikon or red radishes.
4. Drain beans, drain anchovies and chop into small pieces.
5. Make dressing by combining all dressing recipe ingredients except oil, blend well. Slowly add oil while continuing to stir with a fork or wire wisk. Add just enough oil to make an emulsion (the dressing will become a creamy texture).
6. Toss salad ingredients with dressing and serve.

To learn more about eating for a healthy liver call High Level Wellness for a Free Consultation: 856-985-9789.

HLW ANNUAL SPRING LIVER DETOX!

Spring is here!

I know it is hard to believe with all of the rain and cold temperatures we are still experiencing but if you watch the night sky carefully you will begin to notice the days are lighter longer. In the next few weeks the crocus will be peeking through the soil, a testament to the coming beauty of the flowers and new life of spring time

This is the perfect time to get your body ready for the new season. You can begin to transition by releasing the toxins that accumulate during winter from fattier food and less activity . Cleansing our body at this time will begin to dissolve the winter fat that naturally occurs in order to keep us warm but will no longer be needed in spring temperatures and summer bathing suits.

We are offering a spring internal liver-cleansing program at HLW beginning April 25th!
You are invited to come learn more at our information meeting at 7pm on April 20th at the HLW office in Cherry Hill. We have decided to do the master cleanser which is detailed in a book by Dr. Stanley Burroughs called "Healing for the Age of Enlightenment". A google search of [master cleanser, Burroughs] will provide many leads on the topic.

The Cost: $75/person—includes all materials, e-group subscription, online support, and in-person consultation!

If you already know you want to participate and would like me to provide your detox-basket which includes (organic lemons, grade b maple syrup, cayenne pepper, booklet, steam distilled water and a 2 quart container) everything you need to get started please e mail or call me before April 17th and I will bring it to the information meeting.

Spring Cleaning happens Monday April 25th – Sunday May 1st!

You can decide to fast for one day up to the full seven!
Choose what’s best for you!
Contact us today to register!
We accept payment by check or credit card.
856-985-9789 or highlevelwellness@earthlink.net
Your partners in health,

The counselors of High Level Wellness
Rose, Chris, and Celeste

LECTURE/WORKSHOPS SCHEDULE

SPRING 2005 EVENTS

LECTURE DESCRIPTIONS

Help! What Should I Eat?
Are you confused about what to eat?

High fat, no fat, high carb, low carb, raw, vegetarian the theories go on and on. How are you supposed to figure out how to eat with all of this conflicting information? Come learn what is the right diet for YOU and how to implement your own healthy eating program that fits your lifestyle and body type.

Mood Food

Depression, lack of energy, stiff and tense muscles, stress, burn out, crying easily, craving comfort food, worry and sleep disorders may all be signs of deficiency in your diet. Many psychological diagnoses are actually derived from physiological imbalances. Come learn proper nutrition secrets to address the cause of your difficulties not just the symptoms.

Spring Cleaning For Health

There are foods you can eat now that will dissolve winter fat naturally while preparing your body for perfect balance through the spring and summer season. Come learn 3 easy steps you can take to cleanse, detoxify and strengthen your body and your life immediately.

Sugar Blues
If your mouth waters at the thought of chocolate or you can’t imagine life without dessert, this class is for you.

Sugar is a major addiction. We’ll discuss ways to overcome cravings that do not involve willpower. Class includes an effective 10-step program.

What Can Holistic Health Counseling Do For You?
(Finding Your Own Path to Wellness)

Are you tired of following fad diets? Do you want to learn how to avoid disease without taking drugs? Do you want to lose twenty pounds... but need support? Forget the hype on TV it doesn't work! Holistic Health Counseling (HHC) is a scientific approach to diet and health. By personalizing diet to lifestyle, ancestry, blood type, inner wisdom and other factors a long-term sustainable way of healthy eating and living is established. An individual food and life program specifically suited for you will assist you to enjoy a long and healthy life, increase fertility, overcome painful symptoms of illness, lose weight, and prevent/manage a hereditary disease that runs in your family.

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High Level Wellness
Rose C. Payne, C.H.H.C., AADP
Chris Sandy, C.H.H.C., AADP
Celeste Simon, C.H.H.C., AADP
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Rose Payne is a certified Holistic Health Counselor and educator, with a private practice in Manhattan, NY and Marlton, NJ. She is also an assistant teacher at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in NYC. Her passion is helping clients to transform their lives through the power of nutrition. Her sense of humor combines with a kindhearted, intelligent and practical approach to guiding people to vital healthy lives.
Rose is also the Holistic Nutrition writer for Cuizine Magazine.

Chris Sandy received her certification from the American Association of Drugless Practitioners and is a graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in Manhattan. After creating her own practice called Active Nutrition and working in Manhattan, NY, Marlton, NJ, and Philadelphia, PA, she joined in partnership with Rose Payne at High Level Wellness in 2003.  She specializes in working with clients who have severe food allergies such as celiac sprue – an allergy to gluten, difficulty with weight loss, and women’s health, particularly menopausal issues.

Celeste Simon, CHHC, is a graduate of IIN and accredited by AADP.  Celeste also completed the “Teachers Cooking School Training” program at IIN and has received additional training in macrobiotic cooking and foods. With her avid interest in holistic health, wellness and spirit as well as her desire to continue to research and share natural and complimentary alternatives Celeste is an exemplary counselor and member of the HLW community.