Wednesday, October 14, 2009

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Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Dr. Jan Ellison Accupuncture

Vog Treatment and Health Tips


Vog is a combination of sulfur dioxide gas, hydrogen, hydrogen chloride, hydrogen fluoride, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and a vast array of heavy metals and other volatile and not-so-healthful elements. As vog moves through the air, and mixes with moisture droplets, the sulfur dioxide gas transforms to the very dangerous sulfuric acid, and this 'acid rain', as it comes in contact with buildings, plants, animals and, as you inhale it deeply into your lungs, causes many problems. In buildings and catchment systems, it can cause harmful leaching of lead from roofing materials, pipes and metal fittings thereby directly contaminating water systems. In plants, vog particulates accumulate on fruits and vegetables, and in some cases, are taken into 'heavy metal aggregators' or plants which pull heavy metals from the air or soils (tobacco and marijuana are examples of heavy metal aggregators).
In humans, vog's negative affects range from headaches, nausea, sinus infections, severe skin rashes, ulcers and lesions to respiratory infections and systemic toxicity. In animals, we are seeing low birth weights and weak offspring to spontaneous abortions, digestive disorders and eye and skin infections.
So, okay, this all sounds like a really bad thing for those of us who live on the Big Island of Hawai'i. And, while it's been no 'picnic in paradise' these past 15 months of dramatically-increased vog emissions, there are ways in which we can limit our exposure and mitigate or reduce the toxic side-effects of this temporary situation. (article continues)




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(continued) Vog Treatment and Health Tips


First of all, we can avoid strenuous outdoor physical activity when vog is most heavy and tradewinds are absent. Reducing outside air flow into homes and offices by closing doors and windows and utilizing air purifiers which reduce both particulates as well as gaseous forms of contamination. We can take steps to place protective covering over catchment systems to keep vog from running off exposed surfaces or settling on catchment system components. And, as importantly, we can take the necessary diet and supplement steps to improve our body's ability to fight off the negative effects of vog.

Foods To Avoid
During heavy vog periods people should pay particular attention to removing excess sulfur content from their daily routines. This includes all foods which contain various forms of sulfur:
Processed foods with sulfur additives as preservatives
Sulfur Dioxide Sodium Sulfite
Sodium Bisulfate Potassium Bisulfate
Alcoholic beverages containing sulfites
Dried (non-organic) fruits

Foods To Include Or Increase Intake
Choose foods for the protective and purifying qualities for the lungs, liver, kidney and spleen. Pungent foods are known for their 'purifying/detoxing' effects, while protective foods rich in antioxidant and beta-carotene contents protect the surfaces and mucous membranes of the body while bolstering the body's immune system.

Pungent Foods
Cabbage Hot Peppers and Chiles
Daikon Radish Onion
Garlic Radish
Ginger Turnip
Horseradish White Peppercorn

Protective Foods
Apple Pear
Broccoli Parsley
Carrot Pumpkin
Watercress Kale
Wheat or Barley Grass Winter Squash
Mustard Greens Green, Blue-Green or Golden
Micro Algae

In addition to proactive and protective changes to our diet, there are also some very important daily additions in terms of supplementation that are vital for reducing and/or eliminating the negative side effects of exposure to vog.

Supplements:

Vitamin B Complex
Reduces oxidative stress and inflammatory response

Cissus Quadrangularis
Encourages healing and aids in circulation

Loquat Leaf
Clears lung heat and assists in respiratory function and clearance of mucous

Pine Bark Extract
600x more antioxidant benefits than Vitamin C; helps to boost immune function and improves peripheral blood circulation

One dietary supplement which contains therapeutic levels of these vital nutrients and more is called WellCapAM™ Activation Complex by Wellcorps International, and available at my office. Several integrative medical practitioners on the Big Island of Hawai'i carry this very valuable formulation for assisting with vog complications and I highly recommend it to my patients.

Acupuncture
Opening and increasing the flow of energy or qi through the various meridians in the body is vital to releasing and flushing out the toxins associated with vog contamination. Boosting the kidney, liver, spleen and lung functions all assist in the natural detoxification processes of the human body. Simple acupuncture and acupressure therapies can provide dramatic relief in as little as 30 minutes.

Chinese Herbs
In ancient Chinese medicine, we utilize five, distinct botanicals which relate to toxic influences:

Xia Ku Cao
Clears heat from red, swollen and painful eyes, clears swollen glands in neck, alleviates headache.

Lu Xian Cao
Alleviates scratchy, dry, irritated throat and improves vocal functions

Fang Feng
Alleviates headache and improves respiration while reducing mucous in sinuses and lungs

Jing Jie
Alleviates heat in lungs and provides exit transport of impurities throughout respiratory system

Chai Hu
Relieves liver burden in toxicity processing and relieves headache and chest pain due to congestion

Essential Oils
Chinese medicine has utilized specific, essential oils either as direct applications to skin or through the inhalation of their aromatic essence by applying a small amount to the palms of the hands, and cupping the hands gently around the mouth and nose while inhaling these beneficial aromas. I recommend two, specific formulations to my patients for vog assistance.

Flight Angel
This proprietary formulation supports upper respiratory activity and helps to boost overall immune function. Applied lightly to the palms of the hands and inhaled through mouth and nose, this combination of Eucalyptus, Hyssop, Lavender and Ravensara provides immediate and lasting relief throughout the day. Additionally, this formulation, used every two hours, is a vital component of airline travels and while being confined in close quarters with large numbers of people as a preventative against viruses and bacteria.

Dry Cough Formulation
3 Drops of Eucalyptus Oil
2 Drops of Lemon Oil
2 Tablespoons Organic, Pure Honey

One teaspoon of this concentrated formula is best used in hot water as a tea and sipped regularly throughout the day to assist with congestion and respiratory difficulties.
Let's remember to keep in mind that volcanic activity is a fact of life in Polynesia and that ancient Hawaiians endured many such episodes of vog and lava flows over the millennia. Being smart about our physical activities as well as our dietary, alcohol and supplement intake, especially during the most vigorous outbreaks, is our best bet toward positively influencing our health and reducing the negative effects of volcanic smog in our daily lives.

Helpful Links
http://www.konaweb.com/vog/ index.shtml
http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov/cam3/
http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov/cam/ index.htm

Thursday, August 20, 2009

Art Ecology and Health Education Center classes to begin in Kapaau

Dear Friends,

We are very happy to announce the first official class offering at our new community Art Ecology and Health Education Center in Kapa'au.

After 3 years of renovations and building with the help of many talented builders and technicians -
we are ready to begin classes.

Please let me know if the attached PDF brochure comes through clearly.

Please call or email with any questions : 808 937 7556

If you would like a tour of the Studio, Teaching Areas, Community Library/Porch/Bathroom,
Veggie-oil capable - heat recuperating car kiln, etc. --- before making your decision to enroll - please call for a tour.

We live next to the Kohala Middle School with a large parking & turn around area for class parking.

Please forward this brochure to people who may be interested - class size limited to 8.

Much Aloha - Peter


CLASSES SEPTEMBER 1 - 26
Part 1 of a 4 level on-going course - each growing in detail and depth
Tuesday and Thursday Nights - 6PM-9PM.
Sat - Open Studio - 9 - 12Noon.
$250.00 TUITION : Instruction in our new Timber Frame ocean view
studio, with lovely deck, bathroom, library, etc.
$85.00 Materials/ Facility Fee: Includes 25 pounds of clay, glazes,
tools, storage & 2 firings.
TO REGISTER CALL 808.937.7556 or EMAIL peterantrim@gmail.com
ART IN SIGHT
Art and Ecology Education
SCULPTING
CLAY
SLAB
WHEEL
MOLDS
GLAZES
FIRING
GEOLOGY
OF CLAY
SELF
EXPRESSION
HISTORY OF
CERAMICS
CHEMISTRY
OF CLAY
PETER KOWALKE has his M.F.A which focused on
Sculpture, Fiction and Island Ecosystems and has
taught on many levels in Hawaii, from college to kindergarten,
always emphasizing an interdisciplinary
!project based" learning style.
ART IN SIGHT is devoted to the integration of Art,
Science and Health education. The public artworks
created emphasize the island ecosystems and a
holistic psychology based in the belief of !interconnectedness.

Monday, August 17, 2009

RecycleHawaii.org - Helping the Big Island of Hawaii to Recycle! - Web Links

RecycleHawaii.org - Helping the Big Island of Hawaii to Recycle! - Web Links

Friday, August 14, 2009

Turtle Guidelines

Turtle Guidelines: "MARINE VISITATION GUIDELINES- Turtles

See Turtles for information about sea turtles in Hawaii.
Try and observe sea turtles on the shore from a distance of at least 20 feet. Puako provides a very important foraging and basking environment for green sea turtles. Stress caused by rubbing, petting, grabbing or holding onto a turtle can cause it to avoid an area important for feeding, reproduction or predator avoidance. Turtles only eat certain types of algae so it is important not to chase them away from their favourite feeding spot.
Do not disturb resting turtles on the ocean floor, under ledges or on rocks. They need to rest to conserve their energy. Since turtles are cold-blooded they need to bask on the rocks to raise their body temperature before returning to the ocean. When viewing turtles on the shore try not to make any noise or do anything to scare them or cause them to move away, such as throwing sand or stones. Do not block their path back to the ocean.
When swimming give turtles space and do not touch them. Turtles must be able to swim freely and come up to breathe air. Grabbing a turtle underwater could drown it if it needs to come up for air. A turtle is may be feeling harassed if it swims away from you when you get too close- turtles can swim at 35mph! Y ou may also see turtles at cleaning stations or being cleaned by reef fishes that eat the algae on their backs, such as damselfish, angelfish or surgeonfish. Don’t frighten them away when this is happening because they need to be kept free of algae.
Watch for turtles while boating - boat strikes can kill.
All sea turtles in Hawaii are protected by both State and Federal Law! It is illegal to kill, capture, touch or harass sea turtles. Fines can be as high as $25,000 and may include a year in prison.

Photographs: Robert Shallenberger and Andrew Walsh."

Turtle Guidelines

Turtle Guidelines

Friday, July 10, 2009

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