Optimum Health Solution

Tues. April 20 Leslie Salmon Jones – Dinner Speaker Event at Prana

betsy — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 13:28:40 +0000

Tues. April 20 – Don’t Miss Leslie Jones at the Prana Cafe

Brenda Cobb – Dinner Speaker Series – March

betsy — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 05:01:14 +0000

Tues March 16 — Brenda Cobb at Dinner Speaker Series

Buy tickets online for $15 for you and your friends by clicking here

Bring a raw organic, unprocessed, ready to serve dish for 8 with labeled utensils or pay an extra $10 at the door or here on line:

All donations will go to the school gardens and “Optimum Health for Kids” program at the Martin Luther King Jr Public School in Dorchester. This exciting program includes:

* Training teachers at Martin Luther King Jr Public School in Dorchester in the natural living food lifestyle, including preparation of healthy nutritious foods, exercise, and support — with teachers getting professional development credits
* Students growing sprouts and preparing and enjoying healthy foods and green smoothies in their classrooms
* Energy medicine training for teachers and students – expanded to the whole school! – already resulting in improved energy, focus, and learning for students!

We are extremely grateful to Brenda’s donating her time & expenses to benefit “Optimum Health for Kids” by speaking on:

“Raw & Living Foods:
Reverse Aging & Heal”

Tuesday, March 16, 2010
5:30 – 9 pm

International Raw & Living Foods
Author and Teacher

Brenda Cobb
founder of Living Foods Institute in Atlanta, GA
www.LivinFoodsInstitute.com

Hear Author Brenda Cobb’s Inspiring Story of Transformation and Healing Following a Living Foods and Natural Lifestyle!

U Mass Waltham Center
240 Beaver Steet, Waltham,MA 02453

Directions: http://www.optimumhealthsolution.org/directions.htm

Tommy Priester on Wild Edibles

betsy — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:36:04 +0000

So after this AMAZING teaching of wild edibles, and really so much more, I forgot my digestive enzymes at home. I am having heartburn from eating too much yummy food at the potluck, then Tommy takes out pieces of calamus root and passes it around for everyone to try. After chewing it to my surprise, my heartburn is gone! My body becomes very warm and I had never tasted something with so much depth. I have been eating high raw for almost a year, but this is what my body has been waiting for all of this time, something that I know has so much more to heal my body than many of the helpful supplements that I have at home. This is from the earth, it is completely natural, grown right from the ground, not sprayed or processed with anything. Now I am excited to try wild edibles from my yard. I believe they will have so much more nutrition in them, than anything I could buy from at the store.

I will defintely say that Tommy Priester truly is a Master Herbalist. Once you hear him speak, and better yet experiencce his work, you will be convinced. He is gifted with an amazing amount of wisdom on healing through plants, and his Heart Mind Integration method.

Some of my personal highlights from this evening:

You do not have to go into the woods to get your wild edibles, just look in your yard, but be sure you know what you are putting in your mouth! Tommy says that we produce an energy that radiates up to 75 feet around us, so all of the plants that we really need will grow in a few seasons in that space. Most of us don’t realize the weeds that we are killing are actually there for a reason. Do you notice how they keep growing back? I believe that they are trying to make us aware, so that we can use them to heal our ailments. This spring, I will tell my husband NOT to kill those dandelions and plantains in our backyard. It’s most important, not to harvest where the land has been sprayed. The spray stays in the ground for a long time. Those sprays are a toxic estrogen and they are a carcinogenic.

I believe it, what do you think? Have you been trying to pull out dandelion in your back yard? It is the ailment for liver disorders. It treats anemia, aids digestion, purifies the blood and creates a balance of electrolytes. It can be used as an astringent, and the bitter leaves can be eaten raw in a salad or it can be ground up and used as a coffee substitute.

Or how about plantain? An amazing astringent. Make a poultice out of it and cure a spider bite, or a wound. You can go into your backyard instead of to the Dr. (And save a lot of money) It has been proven to be an anti-inflammatory, it helps asthma, the bladder, IBS, cystitis, bronchitis and a wide range of other problems.

Tommy tells of an ancient teaching, “For every illness that we create as humans, the plants will create a cure. We are supposed to use them, but honor them, pray and ask that they come back 10 fold for nutrition and make sure they hear you.”

OK so this is what I did…I have 4 aloe plants in my bay window at home….They have not been doing great, and have not been growing. I absolutely love these plants, but they have just been sitting in the window since the first frost. I was so inspired by what Tommy had taught us, that the very next day my two children and I sang songs to the plants, and sent them a lot of love and wishes to grow healthy and strong….TWO days later, they are a lighter green and have grown a noticeable amount…amazing!!!
It is true! Whatever your intention for the plant is what will happen, including when you put them into your body.

I could write for days on the information I learned in just one hour. It has already tremendously improved my way of life. I highly recommend that if you are on a health kick, want to learn about herbs, wild edibles, shamanism or you have anything physical or emotional that needs to be healed, then go see Tommy…you will not be disappointed.

Thank you for all of your teachings Tommy!

Carla Finn

Tommy Priester’s Information:

http://www.bearmedicineherbs.com

e-mail: tpriester@herbalpriest.net

phone: 339-223-0647

Individual Herbal and Flower Essence consultations

Heart Mind Integration Sessions

Shamanic Plant Journey Classes

Tong Ren distance healings.

Officiant of weddings and Native based ceremonies

Teas, tinctures, flower essences, oils, salves

http://www.bostonherbalstudies.com/home.shtml

Tues. May 4 -DISCOUNTED HEALTH ASSESSMENTS – 4 to 7:30

betsy — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 18:39:01 +0000

Who is responsible for our health and well-being? Our doctor? Our insurance company? Ourselves? Your health – in fact, your life – depends on the knowledge you accumulate, the choices you make and the habits you develop. Assess your health so you are knowledgeable about the health of your body. Then learn and practice what you can do to optimize your health. Check your health before you start the 10 week Life Force Energy program and again, three months later, after you have been practicing the Hippocrates Approach to Optimum Health. See and feel the difference!

Dr. Thom Bober (pictured here)and his health assessment team offer you 6 discounted tests.

Where: 126 Myrtle St., Waltham, MA 02453

Preregister by calling Betsy at 781-899-6664 or cell 617-835-2913

The Six Strategic Health Assessments are state-of-the-art tests, high-tech, and non-invasive. Each service is about 15 minutes, $30 per service or pay for 5 and get the 6th free.

For 6 tests, click here:

Afterwards, Dr. Thom Bober will make recommendations. (Comparable tests are $50-$125).

Test 1 Cardiovascular Screening – determine the biological age of your arteries before you need intervention

Test 2 Second Cardiovascular Screening checks your stress level by your heart rate variability checking the resilience and health of your heart

Test 3 Live Blood Analysis

Test 4 Hemoglobin AIC Testing – Blood Sugar Screening that more accurately evaluates the health of your blood sugar metabolism and your chance of developing diabetes.

Test 5 Ultraviolet Facial – Digital ultraviolet photograpy allow you to see the health and damage to your skin below the surface where the damage first develops.

Test 6 Ionic Detoxifying Foot Bath – Our daily environment is flooded with toxins in our food, water and air. You cannot avoid it! This causes severe trauma to our bodies. Detoxification is a critical strategy for health.. The water will actually change a variety of colors depending on the toxins that come out. This test is designed and developed to restore the body’s energy and balance while facilitating its natural detoxification process.

Call Betsy Bragg at 781-899-6664, mobile 617-835-2913 or email betsy@optimumhealthsolution.org to schedule your appointment(s) for your health assessment. Your credit card will reserve your appointments. You must schedule as well as pay.

Promote Healthy Change With a Health Assessment

FREE WATER SEMINAR – Thursday, February 11, 6:30 pm

betsy — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 18:25:33 +0000

WATER

YOUR BODY IS WATER!

Up to 75% of the human body is made of water.

YOU DIE IF YOU DON’T DRINK WATER.

Lack of water intake leads to dehydration and many other health issues.

WHAT WATER ARE YOU MADE OF?

Contaminated city water, unpurified well water, sterilized bottled water, or alkaline, anti-oxidizing Kangen Water?

INTRODUCING a technology that is a revolutionary ionization device that converts ordinary tap water into an extremely health drink with the following characteristics:

Filtered – free of many of the cancer-causing chemicals, pesticides and additives
Anti-oxidant/Anti-aging/Anti-inflammatory – with a very high negative oxidation reduction potential (-ORP)
Restructured and Micro-clustered – to enhance hydration at the cellular level
High Alkalinity – to offset residual acidity within the organs, tissues and cells

“Los Angeles Times” front page boasted an article on Feb. 23 calling it a ‘miracle liquid’! We have seen some of those miracles ourselves and would like to share it with you!

You are invited to a FREE Water Awareness Presentation given by Health Advocate, Jim Rabb from Chicago, Illinois.

Where: 126 Myrtle St., Waltham, MA 02453
When: Thursday, February 11, 6:30 pm

R.S.V.P. Space is limited so call Betsy Bragg 781-899-6664 or email betsy@optimumhealthsolution.org to reserve your space now.

Be sure to ask for your free water samples! We welcome your feedback!

See some of the benefits http://kangenwatertime.blogspot.com/

February 16th Dinner Speaker features Personal Adventures in Healing

betsy — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 18:22:34 +0000

Don’t miss this exciting event where a panel of Raw Foodists share their personal triumphs in overcoming debilitating health challenges. Randy Jacobs, owner of Life Force Growers-distributor of wheat grass and sprouts, will be moderating our distinguished panel. Bring your questions and share your healing.

Our guests include:

Wayne Silva, featured in Hippocrates Magazine, overcame Diabetes 2, morbid obesity(430 lbs to 170 1lbs) high blood pressure and colon/prostate cancer.

Dorothy Torrey- Acid/alkaline Health Coach on Cape Cod recovering from Suicidal Depression, severe osteo-arthritis and a breast cancer diagnosis.

Tom Lindsley with his children -Jane & Ray -Successful business man of 25 years and Health Consultant using detoxification techniques and raw food to overcome challenges with super hypersensitivities and allergies to all chemicals.

Sharon Kane – Fermentation Instructor overcame intestinal dysbiosis that manifested as candida, chronic sinus infections, bronchitis, asthma and fatigue syndrome.

Betsy Bragg-Executive Director of Optimum Health Solution challenged with crippling arthritis from multiple injuries, ADHD and compulsive overeating and drinking.

Come early to learn how to make delicious warm, seaweed Soup.

Susan Allison www.thoreaufoods.com - chef & wellness coach . Susan will be preparing and presenting warm seaweed soup. Suan harvests seaweed on the coast.

When: Tuesday, February 16, 5:30 – 9 pm

What to bring and pay:

Save $5 by buying here:

Or pay $20 at the door.

Bring raw organic, unprocessed, ready to serve dish for 8 with labeled utensils or pay an extra $10. You can pay at the door or pay online here:

Where: U MA Waltham Center, 240 Beaver St., Waltham, MA see http://www.optimumhealthsolution.org/directions.htm

Bring your family and friends. Children under 18 are free-just bring a dish of food as their contribution.

Tues. Jan 19: “Herbs & Wild Edibles Nourish and Heal” Tommy Priester

betsy — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 16:43:23 +0000

Tues. Jan 19 – “Herbs & Wild Edibles Nourish and Heal” Tommy Priester
The Optimum Health Solution/Raw New England Community Dinner Speaker Series is delighted to feature Tommy Priester speaking on Herbs & Wild Edibles Nourish and Heal Emergency First Aid with Common Plants and Herbs Green Energy Healing – Properties of Greens & Wild Edibles Save money by getting delicious greens & herbal medicinals from your own yard When: Tuesday, January 19 You will learn to use herbs to heal all sorts of accute injuries, viruses, colds flu’s, sprains, cuts, bruises, histeria, shock and all kinds of traumas, with simple plants, herbs and homeopathics remedies. Tommy Priester is a Clinical Herbalist Wellness Counselor and Bear Medicine Herbs Founder and Herbalist www.bearmedicineherbs.com. Tommy, a practicing herbalist since 1998, combines extensive knowledge of Western Herbalism, nutrition and diet with ancient wisdom traditions from Native American and other cultures. You will love his wisdom and his open, compassionate understanding and gentle, peaceful energy. Save $5 by buying here: Where: U MA Waltham Center, 240 Beaver St., Waltham (directions below) Registration 5:30 Rawbert Reid presents Fabulous Food Demo. Rawbert Reid is chef celebre and owner of Rawbert’s Cafe – Best of Boston 2009 – 6 pm Gourmet Plant-Based “Living Food” Potluck - 6:15 pm Presentation and Q and A 7:15 – 8:45 pm
Or pay $20 at the door. Bring raw organic, unprocessed, ready to serve dish for 8 with labeled utensils or pay an extra $10. You can pay at the door or pay online here:

Tues. March 16: Brenda Cobb featured at Dinner Speaker Series

betsy — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 16:16:05 +0000

Tues March 16 – Brenda Cobb at Dinner Speaker Series
DEADLINE EXTENDED! Book by 1/17/10 to support exciting new venture in Boston schools!* “Raw & Living Foods: Reverse Aging & Heal” Tuesday, March 16, 2010 5:30 – 9 pm with International Raw & Living Foods Hear Author Brenda Cobb’s Inspiring Story of Transformation and Healing Following a Living Foods and Natural Lifestyle! Healed breast & cervical cancer without surgery, chemotherapy or radiation Healed allergies, arthritis, depression, acid reflux, and indigestion Lost 75 lbs, gained energy, and turned gray hair back to original color U Mass Waltham Center 240 Beaver Steet, Waltham,MA 02453 Learn how to: Heal even the most serious diseases naturally with organic raw & living foods, detoxification, and emotional healing Reverse aging and increase energy and stamina Detoxify yeast, fungus, parasites, and chemicals Improve your health and raise your vibration with raw living foods 6 pm Stuart Reiter, head chef at Prana Cafe, will prepare a savory dish and give you samples 6:15 pm Gourmet Potluck 7:15 Presentation by Brenda Cobb Brenda has volunteered to fly and speak here if OHS/RNEC has sold 100 tickets to this event by Jan. 17! Let’s all take advantage of this great opportunity to support our kids and schools!* Buy tickets online for $15 for you and your friends at http://www.optimumhealthsolution.org/blog/ Get a great holiday gift for your friends and family — the gift of health! Save $5 and get reserved seats in the front by buying tickets online — Click here or pay $20 at the door. Author and Teacher Brenda Cobb founder of Living Foods Institute in Atlanta, GA www.LivinFoodsInstitute.com
If you wish to help sell tickets and sell 20 tickets for $15 each, you will be given a free ticket. Call Betsy at 617-835-2913 if you wish to help. Bring a raw organic, unprocessed, ready to serve dish for 8 with labeled utensils or pay an extra $10 at the door or here on line:
*All donations will go to the school gardens and “Optimum Health for Kids” program at the Martin Luther King Jr Public School in Dorchester. This exciting program includes: Training teachers at Martin Luther King Jr Public School in Dorchester in the natural living food lifestyle, including preparation of healthy nutritious foods, exercise, and support – with teachers getting professional development credits Students growing sprouts and preparing and enjoying healthy foods and green smoothies in their classrooms Energy medicine training for teachers and students – expanded to the whole school! – already resulting in improved energy, focus, and learning for students!

Preserving the Harvest with Sharon A. Kane – Tues. Nov. 17th Dinner Speaker

betsy — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:28:06 +0000

Preserving the Harvest with Sharon A. Kane – Tues. Nov. 17th Dinner Speaker
Optimum Health Solution~Raw New England Community Dinner Speaker Series presents Preserving the Harvest with Lacto-Fermentation Discussion, Demonstration & Samples by Sharon A. Kane, Instructor, Food As Medicine Discussion will include a bit of history, a bit of science and a bit about why lacto-fermented foods are so beneficial to us. Demonstration will involve going through all the steps to create a delicious and probiotic-rich jar of sauerkraut. Where: UMass Waltham Center, 240 Beaver St, Waltham, MA 02452 Donation: Save $5.00 by RSVP through website www.optimumhealthsolution.org/blog When: Tuesday, November 17, 2009, 5:30 – 9:30 pm
$20 at door. Bring an organic, unprocessed, raw/vegan/non-animal based dish for 8 people or pay $10 to eat.
Questions, call Betsy Bragg 781-899-6664 or cell 617-835-2913 or email betsy@optimumhealthsolution.org. Donations go to benefit OHS non-profit dedicated to “feeding children a healthy future”. Sharon A. Kane, offers hands-on classes in Lacto-fermented vegetables, Kombucha Tea and Vegan Kefir. She can be reached at Sharon@food-medicine.com, www.food-medicine.com, 508-881-5678

Tues. Oct 20 Dorit featured at Dinner Speaker Series

betsy — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 20:30:43 +0000

Tues. Oct 20 Dinner Speaker features Dorit
WINTER IN NEW ENGLAND AS A VEGAN LIVING FOODS ENTHUSIAST This presentation is geared to the curious, the health seeker and all seasoned vegans and living foods enthusiasts. Dorit is known for her very heart centered, unique style and approach to eating as a sacred art. Participants will be surprised by the range and depth of ready to use information that will be given during this presentation. This is not a regular how to living foods or vegan talk. The wealth of information and the ambiance created will last long after the evening is over, and sustain you into the coming chilly New England winter evenings. This presentation will benefit anyone: vegan living foods enthusiast or average American eater who wishes to throw off the shackles of old conditioning and forge a new path into health and wellness from one’s own unique perspective based on individual needs, likes and dislikes. For further information please see Dorit’s websites: http://www.serenityspaces.org http://www.greenlifestylefilmfestival.com Video for a Vegan Living Foods Holiday Meal with Dorit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iX0iqZMwo8Q Donation ticket $15 on line by clicking here or $20 at the door.
Bring a raw vegan, organic, unprocessed dish for 8 people with the recipe and serving utensils marked with your name. For ideas of what to bring, click on the recipe section on the website, www.optimumhealthsolution.org. If you are unable to bring a dish, click here to purchase your dinner for $10 and I will prepare extra food.
Location: U MA Waltham Center, 240 Beaver St., Schedule: 4:30 pm Set -up 5:30 Registration and socialization 6:00 – 6:15 Stuart Reiter, Chef of the newly opened raw Prana Cafe will present “The Delicious Prana Torte in his food demo and will give you the recipe and a sample. 6:15 -7:15 Gourmet Buffet of “Living Organic Plant-Based Foods” 7:15 – 8:45 Dorit will speak followed by Q & A and book and DVD signing Private consultations with Dorit will explore any of the following: 1) clearing old thoughts, emotions, and belief patterns that prevent us from pursuing or maintaining a vegan living food diet during the winter months. 2) how to successfully make the transition to a plant based living foods diet 3) plant based, live foods diet as a joyful expression of SELF! FEE: $50 (1/2 hour)
$85 (one hour)
$125 (1 1/2 hours)
Location: 126 Myrtle Street, Waltham, MA 02453 By appointment: Call Betsy Bragg 617-835-2913 Dorit will also be speaking on Cape Cod Thursday, Oct 22 in the Hyannis area with a potluck 6 – 7 pm followed by Dorit.