AHIMSA CELEBRATION for PEACE

Hello Friends & Family,

Emaho Foundation, a Scottsdale-based, non-profit Tibetan Buddhist group, will present its annual Zone of Ahimsa fundraising celebration on Saturday, December 6, 2008. Taking place at the New Vision Spiritual Growth Center in Scottsdale, the festivities will commemorate the 1989 awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to the Dalai Lama, the world's best-known Tibetan Buddhist leader and international figurehead in the cause for peace on our planet. This will be a time for peace-loving people of all faiths, and those outside of any faith tradition, to gather in the name of non-violence, compassion and universal harmony.

Ahimsa is the Buddhist term for the doctrine of non-harming. And the Zone of Ahimsa will be a daylong celebration comprised of three separate but related events. The attached flyer will give you all the details for this event. FOR AHIMSA CELEBRATION TICKETS contact us at Dolkar Wellness.

Also attached is a picture of the small gift basket that will be on display during the celebration. It includes: a book written by Venerable ZaChoeje Rinpoche (the Spiritual Director of Emaho Foundation), a CD containing a public talk given by Rinpoche at the Mustang Library, a DVD containing a teaching given by Rinpoche, a mala (bead bracelet), and a holiday candle - all for only $30. A larger gift basket is also available for $45 which will include all the items in the small basket plus an additional CD from a separate public talk at the library as well as a "secret Tibetan object" as well.

If you are interested in a gift basket but are unable to attend the celebration, please contact us and we will make arrangements to get your basket(s) to you.

We look forward to seeing you at the celebration!


Tara Hoffman, President
Dolkar Wellness
480-313-3726
http://www.dolkarwellness.com/

pH....NOT JUST FOR THE POOL

When the subject of proper pH and alkalinity levels comes up in conversation, it’s more likely that you are discussing pool water than your body. However, what could possibly more important or worthy of conversation than your own body’s internal balance?

In reality, our bodies are able to assimilate minerals and nutrients properly only when its pH is balanced so you could be ingesting the proper nutrients and still be a victim of malnutrition if your body isn’t able to absorb and assimilate those nutrients. If you are not getting the results you expect from your glyconutritional or herbal program, look for an acid/alkaline imbalance as the cause. Even the right herbal program may not work if your body's pH is “out of wack.”

Nine out of ten people who suffer from an imbalance are acidic in nature. This condition forces the body to borrow minerals such as calcium, sodium, potassium and magnesium from vital organs and bones to buffer and neutralize the acid - safely removing it from the body. Because of this high acidic strain, the body can suffer severe and prolonged damage —a condition that may go undetected for years.

Even mild acidosis can cause the following problems:

Cardiovascular damage, constriction of blood vessels
Weight gain and obesity
Diabetes
Bladder and kidney conditions - including kidney stones
Immune deficiency
Free radical damage which may contribute to cancer
Hormone concerns
Premature aging
Osteoporosis and bone spurs
Joint pain, aching muscles and lactic acid buildup
Low energy and chronic fatigue
Slow digestion and waste elimination
Yeast overgrowth

What Causes a Person to be Acidic?

The answer is something most of us don’t really want to hear….It’s mostly due to the typical American diet, which is far too high in acid-producing animal products like meat, eggs and dairy and far too low in alkaline-producing foods like fresh vegetables which contain vital glyconutrients. Additionally, we eat processed foods like white flour and sugar and drink beverages like coffee and soft drinks. We use too many drugs, which are acid-forming; and we use artificial sweetners like NutraSweet, Equal, or aspartame, which are extremely acid-forming.

One of the best things we can do to correct an overly-acid body is to clean up the diet and lifestyle. Contact Dolkar Wellness for specific help. We have designed a program specifically for alkalizing the body and bringing the pH into balance.


What if You’re Overly-Alkaline?

If you have an alkaline body type, you’re relatively rare. Taken to extremes, high alkalinity can cause tingling in your extremities or light-headedness. In that case, you can bring the alkalinity into balance by drinking a good old cup of coffee. However, if your urine and/or saliva consistently test above 7.0 pH, contact Dolkar Wellness for specifics to bring your body pH more into balance.

There are two ways to test your body’s pH: through the urine and through the saliva. The pH level in the urine indicates how well your body is excreting acids and assimilating minerals - especially calcium, magnesium, sodium and potassium. These minerals function as buffers which help to maintain the body’s balance. When your body is too acidic, it excretes the excess through the urine. However, if the average urine pH is below 6.5, the body's buffering system may become overwhelmed and a state of "autotoxication" will exist. Then attention should be given to lowering acid levels. Better yet is to keep the body’s balance intact by making some alterations in your diet.


Saliva pH

The results of saliva testing may indicate the activity of digestive enzymes in the body. These enzymes are primarily manufactured by the stomach, liver and pancreas. While the saliva also utilizes buffers just like the urine, it relies on this process to a much lesser degree. If the saliva pH is too low (below 6.5), the body may be producing too many acids or may be overwhelmed by acids because it has lost the ability to adequately remove them through the urine. If the saliva pH is too high (over 6.8), the body may suffer greatly, e.g. excess gas, constipation and production of yeast, mold and fungus. Some people will have acidic pH readings from both urine and saliva—this is referred to as "double acid."

THE MESSAGE here is to be kind to your body…it works hard so that you can enjoy your life. Help the body retain its balance by eating lots of organic fruits, vegetables, and whole-grain, sprouted grains - rich in glyconutrients. Eat less meat and dairy products. Drink water instead of sugary sodas. Go back to basics.

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