Nutmeg “Nuggets”
The Dark Side of Sugar
sugary dessert or that enticing holiday drink. Before you dive in and fully indulge, here are a few
W Consciousness Creates
ur thinking may be the most significant contributing fac- tor to our overall health. It controls our physical, emo- tional and spiritual well-being. Consider this simple state- ment: “Consciousness Creates.” One noun, one verb…that’s all. Our consciousness determines the state of our being on all levels.
O The concept is so simple that most people cannot believe
it. The human ego can be resistant to something which seems so effortless, mistakenly believing that anything worthwhile requires great effort. In addition, humans traded industrial and technologi- cal skills for the innate gifts we previously relied upon. Gifts like intuition, and conscious creation now lie dormant. It requires only a shift in our thinking to reclaim them. If you become aware that a negative thought is making its way into your consciousness, simply acknowledge that thought, offer your gratitude for free will, and replace that thought with a more positive one.
Hypnosis, shamanic journeying, active dreaming, meditation,
creative visualization and other practices have proven effective in reshaping thought patterns and replacing limiting thoughts with limitless ones. Everything which occurs on the physical plane began on the energy plane as a thought. The power of thought then moved and morphed until it took form. If the thought began as a fear or negative thought, it will likely manifest in illness or imbalance of some sort. If it began as a positive, loving thought, it will manifest in a productive, healthy way.
If we have the power to create or manifest whatever we ener- gize with our thoughts, why then, wouldn’t we create the outcome we really desire? We would…if we believed that we could. If we became consciously aware of how powerful we are, we would understand that we create our physical health. We create our emo- tional health. We create our spiritual health. Believe it. Create it. Enjoy it!
Joyce St. Germaine, M. Ed., CHt., RYT-200 is a Certified Shamanic and Shapeshifting Practitioner, Spiritual Counselor, Certified Hypnotherapist and Past Life Regressionist, Registered Yoga Teacher, Mentor and Artist. She hosts and produces “The Sacred Journey” TV show and officiates nature-
based weddings and ceremonies as a CT Justice of the Peace. Owner and director of The Sacred Journey Center for Spiritual Studies in Burlington, CT, Joyce offers private sessions, workshops and study groups for adults and children. She can be reached at 860.675.9706,
jsgermaine@aol.com, or
www.thesacredjourney. biz. Ask about upcoming Shamanism, Yoga, or Intuitive Development Retreats and Cruises. See ad on page 23.
10 Natural Nutmeg - November/December 2018
facts to know about how these delights are literally stealing your fountain of youth. Believe it or not consumption of sugar, whether it is fructose from fruit or good old fashioned plain white sugar, it significantly contributes to aging skin. You ask how? The techni- cal term for this process is called skin glycation. To break it down simply, glycation is a natural occurrence in which the sugar you consume attaches to proteins forming harmful new molecules called advanced glycation end products, AGEs for short. The proteins in skin most prone to glycation are collagen and elas- tin, the same ones that give us beautiful, smooth, springy, plump skin! As it attaches to these proteins it causes them to become stiff and malformed. This environment also causes inflammation within the skin. This in turn prevents collagen and elastin proteins from functioning properly and damages the intracellular matrix that forms the structure of the skin. If this occurs consistently the effects that show up on the skin are more wrinkles, loss of tone, sagging of skin, dehydration, loss of radiance, pigmentation issues, and impairs the barrier function of the skin. Just a quick, brief insight to the dark side of sugar. So, next time you are craving those tasty sugary treats, close your eyes and picture those pesky little creatures stealing your good looks! Our main focus here at Nature's Pure Skin Care is regenerative treatments. In short, all of our services are customized to each individual and help reverse damage caused at a cellular level. Next time you overindulge let us get you back on track and guide you to a healthier skin!
Submitted by Patricia Hunsberger at Nature's Pure Skin Care in Ridgefield, CT. For more information, call 845-270-9694 or visit
www.naturespureskincare.com See ad on page 8.
ith the holiday season upon us, oh how easy it is to reach for that
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