Workshop Spotlight - Smoking Cessation

Schedule a 60 minute Smoking Cessation Workshop or an entire 5-Week Smoking Cessation Program to kick off your company's Smokeout!

Participants will learn their unique smoking habits and triggers that lead them to smoking. They will be educated on effective smoking cessation methods and discover the correct stop-smoking method to QUIT today!

Schedule a Smoking Cessation workshop before 12/31/09, and each participant will be entered in a drawing to receive a COMPLIMENTARY Auriculotherapy/Ear Acupuncture session.

Auriculotherapy is the stimulation of the ear to diagnose health conditions in other parts of the body. It is also used to reduce the craving of smoking and treat addiction.

We conveniently bring our classes to your office or group. For more information please visit The Back Rub Company or contact us to schedule.

Health Update: Sigg Bottles Warning

Health Update: Sigg Bottles Warning

We like to keep you informed on health news. This month we bring you an article on Sigg bottles.

Going 'Green' has prompted many to buy reusable water bottles. We know that plastic bottles are unsafe due to the many carcinogens they carry, so people are turning to alternatives like stainless steel and the popular aluminum Sigg bottles.

Recent news that thousands of Sigg bottles have been lined with plastic containing BPA, a hazardous compound in plastics known to attribute to obesity, breast cancer, neurological issues and more has shocked many consumers.

The CEO of Sigg released a statement on October 1st stating that they have launched a new liner and anyone who has purchased a Sigg bottle with the old liner can exchange it for a new bottle through October 31st.

Workshop Spotlight - Soothing Soups Cooking Classes

Workshop Spotlight - Soothing Soups Cooking Classes

Cooler evenings bring the yearning for comfort food, especially after a stressful and busy day at work. Before reaching for high fat, low nutrition convenience foods, schedule one of our on-site cooking classes.

We are proud to feature Soothing Soups this Fall. Participants will earn how to prepare tasty, nutritious soups that will warm the whole family and help keep winter coughs and colds at arm's length, plus give you energy for work and life.

We conveniently bring our classes to your office or group. For more information on our on-site cooking classes please visit The Back Rub Company or contact us to schedule.

Book a Soothing Soups class through 11/30/09 and receive a FREE cookbook.

Avoid H1N1 Naturally! Keeping your Workforce Healthy During the Swine Flu Pandemic

While many workers are lining up for their flu shots, especially during the recent outbreak of H1N1, or "swine flu," others are keeping healthy naturally.

Companies are concerned about their employees’ health. Businesses can’t afford to have their employees sick right now.

By taking heed to a few simple tips, workers can prevent H1N1 and other viruses with natural low-cost methods and may avoid getting sick all together.

Boost your Immune System – Garlic, Vitamin C, Elderberry, Oil of Oregano and Echinacea are all great immune-boosters. They come in a variety of forms (teas, capsules, powders, tinctures, etc.). Visit your local health food store and stock up. Get plenty of rest and adequate exercise.

Eat Healthy – Eliminate any foods that may suppress immune function. Avoid processed foods, white sugars and alcohol. Eat a healthy diet that includes plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. Drink lots of water.

Keep Clean – Wash your hands frequently and use hand sanitizer. You should wash your hands before and after eating, after using the bathroom, touching anything that may be contaminated, sneezing or coughing. Avoid touching your face if you haven’t washed or sanitized your hands.

Educate Yourself – Understand the symptoms. Any cold-like symptoms such as itchy throat, fever, body aches, chills, fatigue, cough, stuffy nose should be taken seriously. If you develop these symptoms, try to avoid school or work for a few days. If the symptoms don’t subside within three days, see your doctor.

Visit a Naturopath – Naturopathic doctors are equipped with a variety of natural remedies like homeopathy, herbals, detox treatments and more that boost the body’s immune system, rather than strip it.

The Back Rub Company offers a variety of wellness workshops including nutrition, supplements and more to assist with healthy immune systems. For information about The Back Rub Company’s Workplace Wellness Programs visit http://www.thebackrubcompany.com/.

Lavender Oil to Soothe and Heal

Essential oil of Lavender can be used for almost anything from sleeping problems to skin conditions to adding fragrance to a room. It's very safe and one of the few oils that can be used without dilution. Start with a good quality oil that you can buy from most health food stores.

• Add a few drops of lavender to a warm bath and pillowcases for a restful night's sleep.


• Massage a few drops into temples to help relieve headaches.


• To prevent dandruff, sprinkle a few drops to your hairbrush or add 5-10 drops to your conditioner.


• Use the oil in a compress for cuts, bites, strains and bruises.


• Treat pimples by dabbing them morning and night with just a drop.


• Place a few drops on a cotton ball and store in a plastic baggie. Inhale the scents when you're in need of a post-lunch pick-me-up or to focus.
  

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Ovarian Cancer Awareness

One of our wonderful Yoga instructors, Danae, has passed along some information about an Ovarian Cancer Awareness postage stamp. Danae has inspired us to sign a petition to request this stamp in post office's across the country. If you have been affected or know anyone who has been affected by this disease, please take the time to sign the petition.

More about Danae:
Danae's path toward Yoga began a decade ago wherein a brief love affair ensued. In 2005, Danae completed her teacher training program in magical Sedona, AZ. Danae radiates a strong sense of vitality and a genuine enthusiasm for others as she recognizes the value in what her students can and do 'teach' her. Danae encourages her students to smile in pursuit of their authentic self in Yoga.

Do You Know What's in Your Dinner?

Recently, The Back Rub Company attended a special showing of the film, Food, Inc.

The movie was quite an eye-opener, exposing the American food system and its effect on our health, our people, animals, the economy and the environment.

The film was preceded by a panel of local experts who are making huge strides in changing our food system.

We encourage anyone who eats to see this film.

Some Simple Changes:
1) Make informed choices - READ LABELS
2) Plant a garden
3) Buy organic food with little or no pesticides
4) Buy as much as you can from your local farmer's market
5) Write to congress

Valley Advocates:
Slow Food Phoenix
The Urban Farm
Duncan Family Farms - 623-853-9880
Mya's Farm
Phoenix Permaculture Guild
Double Check Ranch
Edible Phoenix