G-Jo Self-Health Newsletter Issue #13

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What do most of the several dozen types of headaches that exist have in common? They all hurt, of course, but there's more: The majority of all headaches can be promptly relieved using nothing but the touch of your finger.

In fact, pain in any part of the body can be literally "erased" within moments, using that ancient Oriental "self-health" technique called G-Jo Acupressure.

For our new readers, G-Jo -- which means "first-aid" in Chinese -- is a form of acupuncture, but without the needles. Instead, deep pressure is used on one or more tiny therapy spots or "acupoints." Typically, these are buried in soft hollows or depressions scattered around the body.

There are many such acupoints -- at least 1200 are known. Each point "controls" one or more specific bodily areas or functions.

When pain or other dysfunctions arise in a part of the body, deeply massaging the acupoint(s) which control that area help to "unblock" the flow of a special energy ("ki," "qi" or "ch'i," the same force that makes the heart beat with life). As proper energy flow is restored, pain vanishes and health returns.

The most difficult part is knowing which acupoint(s) control what area of the body. With headaches, for example, there are at least 20 important G-Jo acupoints for relieving (and often healing) the many types of headache that Western medicine has identified.

Fortunately, there are several broad-acting acupoints -- known as "cookbook points" -- which are typically tried first ... and which often produce immediate, profound results. These are illustrated and identified in our free, beginner's course in G-Jo Acupressure found at www.g-jo.com/points.html. (And, of course, ALL headache -- and other G-Jo -- relief points are fully described in our Master of G-Jo Acupressure Home-Study Certification Program.)

This is one of the best-known, and most broad-acting, of all the body's many acupoints. Find this powerful healing spot by placing your right hand so the palm faces the floor. Squeeze your thumb tightly against your pointer finger so a fleshy mound pops up on the back of the right hand between those, two fingers.

Place the tip -- not the pad or fleshy part -- of your left thumb (or the bent knuckle of the left index finger or even the eraser tip of a pencil) on top of that mound. Keeping that thumb tip (or other "triggering" tool) in place, relax your right hand and begin pressing deeply in that area until you feel a tender "ouch" point.

Now trigger the point deeply, in a digging or goading fingertip massage. Do this for 15 or 20 seconds on the right hand, then stop and duplicate the process on the back of your left hand.

If the headache pain is eased but not quite gone, simply trigger those same acupoints for another few seconds and test again.

A profound sense of relief often happens upon stimulating a good acupoint. Stop triggering the point as soon as this reaction occurs (usually within half a minute or less). In any event, triggering for more than a minute or so is usually unnecessary.

While acupressure is safe and natural, I always suggest that before using acupressure (or any other self-health method), you first check with your doctor if you are:

So the next time you're suffering from a headache, don't grab the aspirin bottle -- reach for a G-Jo Acupressure point, instead. It's what I've been using for decades -- not doctors or medicines.

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NEWS ...

The media has widely reported the appearance in the USA of "Mad Cow Disease" or bovine spongiform encephalitis (BSE). Only several cases or suspected cases of the disease are said to have been found. The concern, of course, is that humans eating tainted meat could develop a fatal brain disorder.

However, what has NOT been widely reported is that the brain illness known as Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) -- the human form of BSE (which is often misdiagnosed as Alzheimer's Disease) -- has been killing an alarming number of Americans each year. Nor is either disease new -- they've both been around and widespread for decades (just ask any cattle rancher about the "downers" in his herd).

Could CJD be linked to BSE-tainted meat, milk and cheese? A growing number of doctors think so, especially since neither disease has been followed by medical science until recently.

It is not our purpose to debate this issue or to raise more alarms. However, for anyone concerned about his or her family's well-being, we suggest avoiding ALL animal products -- slaughtered OR dairy (including refined sugar, which has a long history of being whitened with bone meal). Both meat and dairy products are said to be capable of carrying BSE.

A healthy and humane vegetarian diet means more than just eating salads. With a little training, a new, wide world of even gourmet dining is possible. To help in the transition to a vegetarian diet, we have produced an important Self-Health Report: "Dynamic Nutrition! The Acugenics Way of Eating For Pleasure and Health."

Here, you'll find ways to substitute sugar, dairy and meat with healthful alternatives so enjoyable that even finicky eaters are happy. The price is $24.95 (+ shipping & handling) and is fully guaranteed, of course.

TAKE ACTION TO HELP SAVE ORGANIC FOOD -- From the latest issue of "Biodemocracy News "Organic Byes" E-Newsletter: "The US Department of Agriculture is currently accepting public comments regarding the agency's plan to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the introduction of genetically modified (GE or GM) organisms. This is a great opportunity for consumers to share their concerns about the spread of GE crops."

In case you hadn't noticed, tea and coffee houses are making a big splash -- maybe thanks to Starbucks. Whatever the reason, it's a trend which we heartily endorse! For us, tea is the epitome of health -- without it, life would simply be ... glum.

Recent investigations in our own region have turned up three outstanding places to sip cuppas while enjoying conversation, books or just views of interesting, attractive people.

Do you know of a great tea or coffee house you want to share with our worldwide group of readers. Let us know and we'll pass it along in an upcoming issue. Just e-write office@g-jo.com with the information ...

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"I am a registered massage therapist here in Texas. When I became a Master of [G-Jo] acupressure I immediately began incorporating the techniques into my regular massage sessions and have had absolutely fantastic results. One of my best clients came to me about 6 months ago stating that she had been having migraine headaches for over a year. She had been to doctors, and other healers, and had even had CAT scans done but could find nothing wrong. She came to me and after 2 treatments with a combination of massage and G-Jo acupressure she has NO MORE headaches and has not had even the slightest headache for the past 5 months. She is much more alert and happier now that she is no longer in pain." D.H.,. Austin, TX

All testimonials are unsolicited and drawn from our files without permission from their authors. For this reason, only the authors' initials, not actual names, are used. Please feel free to send along your own G-Jo experiences, if you'd like to share them with our many thousands of readers.

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Are you a spiritual seeker yearning to discover the Highest Secrets of life? It is said that these will be found in "The Bhagavad-Gita" -- a 5,000 year old guidebook that is the basis of "Spiritual Yoga."

Spiritual yoga is not a religion, but a science -- a science of knowledge, mind-upliftment and action. It has nothing to do with exercise, but is the underlying basis of the yoga classes which have become so popular lately.

"The Bhagavad-Gita" has had hundreds of translations and millions of readers over the past, five millennia. This remarkable handbook is a training manual for both spiritual warriors and spiritual peacemakers -- one that is useful for people of all faiths and religions.

Michael Blate, our Executive Director, has written a revealing commentary on "The Bhagavad-Gita" and we send out portions of it freely each week to a special opt-in list of seekers of wisdom. To opt-in, yourself, please send an e-mail to office@g-jo.com with "subscribe gita" in the "subject" line.

This is a continuously-revolving presentation, so even if you begin in the middle of the series, it will eventually recycle to your starting point.

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G-JO POINT NUMBER 13 / Large Intestine or Colon point 4 / LI-4 / X 4 / "Union Valley" (or "Ho Ku," "Tiger's Mouth," "Uniting Bones" or "Holding Mouth" -- these translations are taken from "Grasping The Wind," by Andrew Ellis, Nigel Wiseman and Kenn Boss; Paradigm Publications).

ACTION THIS POINT PRODUCES: Balancing (colon); stimulating (urinary bladder).

LOCATION: In the webbing between the thumb and forefinger; squeeze the two together, and place a finger atop the mound that is formed. Keep your finger on the mound and relax your hand; then begin the stimulation (see more complete instructions in "OUR DIRECTOR'S COMMENTARY," above, and illustration at www.g-jo.com/points.html ).

USES: This G-Jo point has at least 50 Basic G-Jo uses, one of which is for the relief of headaches, as described above (and this is just one of a number of G-Jo Acupressure points for that use).

INSTRUCTIONS: To find this point upon yourself, first read the instructions. Then, using the TIP of the thumb, the bent knuckle of the index (or pointer) finger -- even the eraser tip of a pencil -- begin pressing the approximate location upon your own body.

Use deep pressure -- up to 15 or 20 lbs. might be needed to both to find and "trigger" this G-Jo point, as it is in a muscle of the hand. The point itself, once contacted, will normally feel like a toothache or pinched nerve -- definitely more tender than the surrounding flesh.

Finally, trigger (deeply massage) this spot in a digging, goading way for a few seconds. Again, it should feel a bit painful. Then find and trigger the same spot on the opposite hand.

Or you can reach us by regular mail or phone, via our contact information at the end of this newsletter.

The G-Jo Institute is approved by The National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education provider. The "Master of G-Jo Acupressure Home-Study Certification Program" may qualify in your state for up to five C.E.U's (50 hours of study -- see information and statement below).

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A WAY OF EATING FOR PLEASURE AND HEALTH: Each issue, we present a wholesome, nutritious recipe which our family, friends and guests have enjoyed over the years at both Falkynor Farm, and more recently, here, at DeerHaven Hills Farm & Yoga Eco-Center.

STEAMED ASPARAGUS
2 lbs fresh asparagus spears
2 Tbsp. Butter or soy margarine (or to taste)
1 Tbsp. Lemon juice (or to taste)
Herbamare (a delicious seasoned salt that we use for just about everything), to taste

Prepare asparagus by washing under cool running water, then, holding the tip end in one hand and base end in the other, gently bend the spear until it snaps in two, discarding the base end. This simple procedure will yield the most tender part of the asparagus.

Just before serving, steam in a basket over boiling water for 2 to 5 minutes, depending on thickness of spears and how crunchy (or not) you prefer. Check with tip of knife for desired tenderness and transfer to serving bowl.

Meanwhile, melt butter in small saucepan; add lemon juice and Herbamare. Drizzle over steamed asparagus, gently turning to coat. Serve hot.

RAPINI (ALSO KNOWN AS BROCCOLI RABE); BITTER GREENS ARE A WONDERFUL SPRING TONIC

2 bunches rapini (looks like a lot, but cooks way down)
2 - 3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil, plus extra as desired
1 Tbsp. Lemon juice, or to taste
Herbamare, to taste
Hot pepper oil, if desired

Rinse rapini well, then remove tough stem ends and discard. Holding a handful of stems at a time, chop into half-inch pieces.

Heat olive oil in large skillet or saucepan (you'll need a lid). Add rapini, tossing to coat, and saute a few minutes, stirring occasionally. Add 1/4 cup water (or more, as needed), cover and steam until desired tenderness, about 10-12 minutes. Add lemon juice, Herbamare and a drizzle of hot pepper oil, if desired, at end of cooking. Stir to coat, then heat 1 to 2 minutes to blend flavors. Serve hot or at room temperature (even cold).

2 bunches mustard greens (like all greens, this looks like a lot, but cooks way down)
1 cup chopped sweet onion (we take advantage of Vidalias being in season)
One half package smoky tempeh (Fakin' Bakin' is the brand we use), diced
2 - 3 Tbsp. Mustard oil (available at Indian grocers) or olive oil
1/4 cup Vidalia onion mustard
2 Tbsp. Light molasses (not blackstrap -- we like sourghum)
2 - 3 Tbsp. Lemon juice, or to taste
Herbamare, to taste

Rinse greens well in several changes of water (they can be very sandy). Remove tough stem ends. Coarsely chop greens into approximate 1-inch pieces.

Heat oil over medium heat until hot. Add onions and saute for a minute or two, then add tempeh and cook until onions are golden. Add greens with water clinging to leaves, mixing with onions and tempeh; saute for a few minutes until wilted and stems tender. You may need to add additional water and/or cover to reach desired tenderness.

Stir in mustard, molasses, lemon juice and Herbamare. Simmer a couple minutes to blend flavors. Serve hot, warm or cold. (Leftovers are delicious right out of the fridge).

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In earlier issues, we have briefly discussed the fact that each organ or gland is more active in one or another two-hour period of each day. Aside from its diagnostic value, one practical use for knowing the organ's most active/sensitive time of day is to consciously use that time to allow the organ to "do its job" best.

In the case of the colon, this means it is best to move one's bowels between 5:00 and 7:00 in the morning. If that is inconvenient, another good time is at the opposite side of the clock, namely between 5:00 and 7:00 P.M. (1700 - 1900 hours). These are the times when the large intestine will tend to cleanse itself most completely.

The movement of the bowels, incidentally, is controlled primarily by the liver (and gallbladder). This makes constipation not just a colon disorder, but a liver dysfunction, as well.

Bowels move at different "speeds" for different diets. In a diet based on much processed and refined foods, such as the typical American diet, the start-to-finish digestion process takes about three days.

In diets where more natural and whole food is generally consumed, the complete process -- from chewing to bowel movement -- often takes a day or less. With a strictly vegetarian diet in low-stress conditions, the stool -- which is one of nature's best diagnostic indicators -- is generally a golden color, has a non-objectionable odor and tends to float.

In a meat-based (anything slaughtered) diet, the stool smells foul, tends to sink, and is an off-color.

And in a diet rich in processed foods, the stool may weigh a scant few ounces, whereas in a natural, vegetarian diet, the stool may weigh up to a pound.

All the body's major organs and glands, along with their many functions, are completely described in the Advanced G-Jo section of "The Master of G-Jo Acupressure Home-Study Certification Program." Please contact us for details.

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Diane Ruby, MS -- Emotional Field Therapy (EFT) therapist, Certified G-Jo Instructor & long-time associate of The G-Jo Institute. EFT is to emotional suffering what G-Jo Acupressure is to pain: Almost instant relief! Diane specializes in telephone EFT counseling and training sessions -- she may be reached at (828) 859-2520.

www.emofree.com -- website for Gary Craig and the growing EFT "self-psychotherapy" movement. This remarkable program does for emotional suffering what G-Jo Acupressure does for pain and other physical distress.

www.garyascott.com -- long-time friends Gary & Merri Scott produce a lively e-newsletter whose topics range from alternative healing methods to New Age (or is it age-old?) spirituality and off-beat investment ideas. They also offer business opportunities in the natural health and fitness industry through their "NATURAL AWAKENINGS" Magazine publishing franchises.

http://health.asiangate.com -- Co-Founder and Medical Director of The G-Jo Institute, Dr. Barry Sultanoff, is now the Features Editor of this useful website for English- and Asian-speaking people. Barry's portion of this interesting and unique website is found by pressing on the "English" button.

www.frontlinethoughts.com/subscribe.asp -- John Mauldin is one of the most savvy people in the investment world. His Saturday morning e-newsletter is eagerly read by many investment professionals and more than two million investors.

www.mercola.com/current.htm -- Dr. Joe Mercola's approach to diet, healing and health is more conventional than ours, but his very popular newsletter is filled with self-health tips and information.

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