acupuncture, classical herbal medicine & zero balancing

Vitamin D is well-known for helping the body fight illnesses ranging from the common cold to cancer. It can modulate the innate and adaptive immune responses and decrease the risk of autoimmunity. To know how much you should take, get your levels tested next time your doctor does bloodwork. Many lab ranges say that above 30 ng/mL falls within the “normal” range but I highly recommend blood levels of 80-100 ng/mL as ideal for optimal health, based on the vitamin D research of many doctors I follow who have been studying the immune system.

The best way to get vitamin D may be through UV rays of the sun, but that only works if you are out in it, ideally with your torso exposed to its rays. Needless to say, we in Vermont don’t see much of the sun during our long winters and many of us spend most of our time indoors even in the warmer months. So, supplementation is crucial.

5000-10,000 IUs is the recommended dose for vitamin D when trying to increase blood levels. Some people need to take even more to get their levels to where they want it, so testing is vital because we are aiming for 60-90 ng/mL and we don’t want the levels to be too high – over 100 or 120 ng/mL.

I carry several forms of supplemental vitamin D – capsules, gummies or liquid. We want to use D3, which can come by itself or along with A and K in ADK. I like to have both D3 and ADK on hand because I am trying to get at least 10,000 IUs in per day but we don’t need extra A and K, so I take 5000 IUs in the ADK blend and then take another 5000 IUs of just D3.

As for testing of vitamin D, when I had my levels tested in the spring, after taking 2-3000 IUs all winter, my levels were very low – 28 ng/mL. I increased my dose to 10,000 most days and by mid summer I was up to 53 – nearly doubled! I’m still working on it – I am aiming for at least 80 ng/mL. I like to keep a few different types of vitamin D on hand, just to mix it up. Currently I take the ADK in the morning, I put the liquid vitamin D in my smoothie or straight onto my tongue, and I have some caps at the office as well. I’m going to try the zero sugar gummies next.

I am putting together an immune bundle that includes vitamin D – additions or substitutions for different forms are available. I will be stocking ADK as well as the ones in the picture. My vitamin D collection will change or grow as I explore different brands as I’d like to stock dosages of 5000 and 10,000 IU (so you don’t have to take 5 caps of 1000 IU).

I just got back from the Advanced Week-long Retreat with Joe Dispenza in Nashville. It was nothing less than awesome. There were 1900 people at event, representing 62 countries. The energy was next level, it really was an incredible experience.
 
Themes were:
Love, heart, brain, pineal gland, coherence, endless possibilities, the unknown.
This is energy. Feel it!
 
Lots of meditation (someone estimated 35 hours worth).
Sitting, walking, connecting to the heart, balancing the energy centers, getting mystical. 1900 people all deep breathing in sync was wild – inhale, exhale, inhale, exhale – sounded like an army (marching for peace).

Lots of science (about 25 hours worth).
Quantum physics, neurobiology, anatomy, biophysics, electro-dynamics, chemistry and all that good stuff with a twist.

Lots of research. Lots of data. Lots of Qi. Lots of healing. oh yeah and lots of dancing!

Check this out:
Source, the documentary is being offered for free viewing this weekend Sept 27-29. Joe Dispenza and a team of researchers, including the ones that were on stage last week, put together this documentary. I’m quite sure you will find it interesting. It’s only 52 minutes.
Sourcethefilm.org

Source is now 2 years old and there has been even more compelling scientific inquiry into quantum field that was talked about on stage last week. Amazing things happen when you put your mind and a motivated research team to it!

Small natural health care clinic in need of assistance with admin, herbs & social media.

Monday Tuesday & Wednesday afternoons.

6-9 hours per week with room for growth.

$20 per hour depending upon experience, ability and adaptability.

Facility with Microsoft Office, Quickbooks, WordPress & Social Media required.

Writing skills and basic bookkeeping are essential.  

If you enjoy keeping spaces organized, are a creative problem solver who loves herbs and have the willingness and capacity to work as an effective team member:

please see link for details and send resume to kelly@VTacupuncture.com

Responsibilities include:

• Assist with daily admin needs of small healthcare practice
• Assist with bookkeeping and receiving insurance payments
• Keep office clean and free of clutter
• Water plants, tend to goldfish
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• Assist with blog posts & newsletters and posting on the website, Instagram, Facebook
• Write product descriptions for our in office product guide
• Make website updates and corrections as needed
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• Assist with making Chinese herbal formulas
• Assist with herbal garden
• Assist with ordering herbs
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Required Skills:

• Writing skills: be able to write or edit blogs and product guides (with content provided)
• Number skills: be able to do basic bookkeeping with attention to detail
• Retail, merchandising experience a plus
• Ability to keep on task and focus on details
• Willingness and capacity to work as an effective team member
• Facility with Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, WordPress, Facebook, Instagram

A successful administrative assistant anticipates needs, monitors schedules and office environment, is well-organized and creative, and takes initiative as well as direction. This job has the potential for growth.