Where to Find Me in May

Join Naturopathic doctor Louise Rose and learn why we get allergies, and what we can do to bring our bodies back into balance. Learn some simple tips for managing symptoms while you do the deeper work of getting to the root cause. Naturopathic Physician and owner of Rose Cabinet Medicine in Portland Oregon. Dr. Rose grew up in a family who valued food as medicine. Cooking and eating together was integral to family life. During her years as a chef she learned to cook with the seasons, and more importantly how to provide deep nourishment on many levels. Out of her lifelong interest in nutrition and nurturing folks developed an abiding passion for natural medicine. Central to Rose Cabinet Medicine Hydrotherapy and the sauna, cold plunge, and tepidarium where patients come for renewal and to rediscover what wellness feels like. Additional treatment modalities include LENS neurofeedback, Shiatsu Massage, Cranial Sacral Therapy, TRE®, Botanical medicine, and Essential Oils.

This class is open to all! This event will be ASL interpreted.

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And The Spokane Herbal Faire May 13th I will be speaking at 11am on Fragrance Energetics and Essential Oils. 

Using Essential Oils for Moving and Harmonizing Qi for Vibrant Health Join Louise Rose, ND in a fun and experiential workshop. We will match essential oils with acu-points. Learn about the fragrance energetics of her most commonly used oils, and how to apply them on acu-points to circulate and harmonize the energy of the body, mind, and Shen.  You will go home with protocols you can start to use right away-on yourself or with your patients.

Oil Pulling with Essential Oils

If you have your finger on the pulse of what’s new in Natural Medicine you’ve probably heard about oil pulling.  Folks are talking about it, blogging about it, making you tube videos about it.  There is great debate about it.  Is it the magical cure-all or a complete waste of time?  But first of all what exactly IS oil pulling? Oil pulling has its roots in Ayurvedic medicine but was made popular by Dr. F. Karach, M.D. in the 1990’s.  The technique involves taking 1 tablespoon of oil (most commonly cold pressed sesame, coconut or sunflower oil) into the mouth and vigorously swishing the oil through the teeth and gums for 20 minutes, then spitting it out and washing the mouth with water and brushing the teeth. The claim is that during this process toxins are pulled from the blood into the viscous oil and then expelled with the oil. There are many anecdotal claims on the internet that this practice not only is good for oral hygiene (cures gingivitis and bad breath, whitens teeth), but that it can cure chronic diseases such as blood disorders, arthritis, hormonal dysregulation, sinusitis, immune disorders and cancer.

Let’s face it:  I’m a sucker for crazy ritualized health routines.  I mean I have fully embraced the castor oil pack, dry skin brushing, jumping into cold water,eating organ meats, and more.  So when I first heard about oil pulling from an interview with Bruce Fife ND, I was intrigued!  Sign me up!  I’ll try it!  I could not think of any reason it would be a BAD idea to swish oil around your mouth.  If nothing else, perhaps we absorb some good fatty acids through the mucus membranes in our mouth.

I do know that our mouths often harbor plenty of bacteria on a good day, and on a bad day can be the source of ongoing, hidden infections that the body has to  continually fight off.    Having a low grade infection takes lots of energy to keep the immune system so revved up and can lead to further complications.   Coconut oil is especially antimicrobial, so there’s that.   With my training in physiology I can’t say that I buy into the idea that toxins are being “pulled” into the saliva/oil mixture through this process.  But I am the first to admit that there is a lot we don’t know about the human body and I don’t need to understand something for it to benefit me.  I mean, I practice homeopathy after all!

So I have been practicing oil pulling with coconut oil (I am a big fan of the many health benefits of coconut oil and I buy it here) and a few drops of On Guard Essential oil (from doTERRA which you can buy here).  Essential oils are some of the most potent antimicrobial agents (antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal), and have many antioxidant qualities as well. Adding essential oils to my oil pulling regime helps with bacteria in the mouth which cause tooth decay and inflammation.  I do it once a day, in the morning, on an empty stomach. The first thing I noticed was that my teeth feel like I just came from a dental cleaning appointment.  Smooth!  Clean!  Sexy!  I’m watching my receding gums and hoping to see a change there.  My chronic back and hip pain is improved (!).  I don’t suffer from allergies or chronic sinusitis, but I do feel my sinuses drain each time I do it.

I'm convinced it is a wonderful addition to my self-care routine.  Give it a try and tell me what you think!

References:

• Asokan S, et al. Effect of oil pulling on halitosis and microorganisms causing halitosis: a randomized controlled pilot trial. J Indian Soc Pedod Prev Dent 2011; 29(2): 90-4.
• Asokan S, et al. Effect of oil pulling on plaque induced gingivitis: A randomized, controlled, triple-blind study. Indian J Dent Res 2009; 20(1): 47-51.
• Asokan S, et al. Effect of oil pulling on Steptococcus mutans count in plaque and saliva using Dentocult SM Strip mutans test: A randomized, controlled, triple-blind study. J Indian Soc Pedod Prev Dent 2008; 26(1): 12-17.
• Asokan S, et al. Mechanism of oil-pulling therapy – in vitro study. Indian J Dent Res 2011; 22(1): 34-7.
• Singh A, et al. Tooth brushing, oil pulling and tissue regeneration: A review of holistic approaches to oral health. J Ayurveda Integr Med 2011; 2(2): 64-8.

Spring Cleanse with doTERRA April 13th 2015

Join me and Naturopathic doctor Josie Schmidt to learn about using essential oils to support your body's detoxification pathways! We will cover who should cleanse, how, and why.  We will discuss the difference between a "cleanse" and a "detox." Go home feeling inspired and informed!

Alberta Abbey

126 NE Alberta St

Portland OR 97211

7-9 PM April 13th 2015

If you cannot make the live event look here for the recorded webinar

a week or two after the live event.

Spring Forth with Confidence!

With spring equinox right around the corner, and the early sunny weather that we have been having in Portland, daffodils are out, magnolias are blooming early, my vitamin D levels are rising, and my thoughts are turning to new beginnings.  While I didn’t study acupuncture in school, I did study shiatsu, auricular therapy, and now am learning Aroma Acupoint Therapy which is a beautiful marriage of my love of essential oil therapeutics with the theory and energetics of Chinese Medicine. I am grateful to my teachers Diane Del Reyes, Peter Holmes, and Tiffany Pollard for this beautiful and effective therapy. Using Aroma Acupoint Therapy in my practice is teaching me more about the energetics of the seasons.In Chinese Five Element Theory, Spring brings rising Yang Wood energy. After the dark, yin winter when plants have been preserving their energies, spring is a time of new growth, buds, shoots, upward motion. The wood element is associated with liver and gallbladder organs which are in charge of strategic planning, and judicious decision making energies respectively.  So spring is a time of new energies bursting forth, ideally with some vision and planning to guide the energy. What happens if there is the upward surging momentum and nowhere to channel that energy? In this case someone might feel agitation or irritability; anger is the emotion associated with a liver out of balance. What can we do to support this transition from winter to spring, to align ourselves with the natural up and out energy of nature, and to use this momentum for planting seeds for our envisioned future with the confidence to push forth?  Can we allow ourselves to engage in a surge of newness and hope? 

Living in harmony with Spring/Wood

• Take walks outdoors. Feel the sunshine, notice the new leaves, shoots, and blooms. 
• Spring Clean your house! Make room for fresh air and energy to circulate, clearing out stagnation and allowing space for new ideas, people and things to come into your life. 
• Spring Clean your body! Focus on foods that support the liver: Green leafies, especially bitter ones (endive, romaine, dandelion greens). Citrus fruits. Diakon Radish. Artichoke.
• Fragrance energetics: White Fir (to center and stabilize qi), Bergamot oil on ear shen men point (provides balance, and perspective), Blue Tansy (in Balance blend), Clary Sage (also found in Clary Calm blend, Lavender, or Marjoram (to circulate and smooth qi that may be bound up). Click Here to Buy Essential Oils from me.  Diffuse in your house, use on your body or in your bath. 
• Passion Planner  This is what I've been using for goal setting and long term vision work, and to track my progress.  
• 5 minute journal  Another great tool to help create the life you want
• Come in for a treatment Experience and Aroma Acupoint treatment, Shiatsu Massage or Nature Cure Spa treatment to keep that qi flowing!

I know that I can feel movement stirring me to strive forward with my vision. I love witnessing my patients reach toward their passions. It's an exciting and challenging time of transition!

Give Yourself to Yourself Yoga and Healing Retreat Portland Oct 4, Seattle Oct 5

Join Veronica Brown and Louise Rose, ND,  for a unique one day mini retreat combining Naturopathic medicine and Kundalini yoga as a catalyst for healing.  Come to enhance your clarity, purpose, and vitality; bring more resilience to daily stress, doubts and fears.  Restore the harmony of body, mind, and spirit by removing obstacles that block one's path to serenity.

Celebrate the healing power we ALL possess in a fun and relaxed atmosphere! All fitness levels welcome!

A vacation in a day! For Portland Oct 4th  RESERVE YOUR SPOT HERE  For Seattle Oct 5th RESERVE YOUR SPOT HERE

Our day includes:

• Kundalini Yoga (Yoga of Awareness) activates a healthy body and balanced mind, while increasing your energy and radiance. Through postures, mantras, and meditation Kundalini Yoga strengthens the immune system and the ability to recognize the causes of negative emotions.
• Experience inspired bodywork, essential oils, and supercharged nutrition to help soothe frayed nerves, release blocks, and restore balance.
• Learn from a Naturopathic Doctor how to harness the power of your body to work for you.  Blossom into your potential.
• Tools to create lasting change. Many retreats offer a heavenly experience and then it's "back to the grind." We provide you a heavenly experience AND tangible self-care techniques to take with you.
• Veronica BrownYoga Instructor and Healing Bodywork. Internationally renowned in the healing arts, Veronica Brown has been a certified yoga instructor for over 20 years. A Reiki Master and Harmonium Healer (energy work), her practice also includes Sports Massage, Thai Yogassage, reflexology and remote healing. Using her intuitive healing gifts, Veronica locates and dissolves stress, thereby activating the natural healing process. Veronica has taught Kundalini yoga over 15 years, for private clients, workshops and at Angel City Yoga in L.A. Many of her students are now successful teachers. Clients that have experienced Veronica’s healing magic include: Demi Moore and family, Christina Aguilera, Annie Lennox, Dave Stewart (Eurythmics), Ariana Huffington, Mick Jagger, Kanye West, Rivers Cuomo (Weezer) and the Red Hot Chili Peppers, with whom she tours regularly. A native Montanan, Veronica divides her time between her practice in Venice Beach,CA, Montana, traveling for clients and conducting yoga retreats.

What Veronica's clients are saying:

• • “The best cure for what ails you is Veronica Brown!“  Dave Stewart (Rolling Stone Magazine)
• • “I went through a traumatic experience and with Veronica’s healing I had a successful recovery for which I am grateful.  VB is no ordinary therapist. She doesn’t look at the body/mind/soul as separate pieces. Instinctively she sees everything as a whole. Therefore after a session with her, you feel healed- not only physically but also spiritually rejuvenated.” Dave Stewart, (Eurythmics)
• • “Veronica Brown is a conductor of rejuvenation for the human experience.  She helped me reach my potential while on tour in ways that were not possible without her. I will always be grateful for time spent working with her. Because of Veronica we’re ending healthier than we started. Veronica truly exorcised my demons!” Anthony Kiedis, Red Hot Chili Peppers 
• • “Everybody has different things that keep them together… we have Veronica!” Flea, Red Hot Chili Peppers 
• Dr. Louise RoseNaturopathic medicine is the past and the future of health care.  The current model of medicine focuses on disease, pathology and symptom management. Dr. Rose’s patients learn to become stewards of their own health, restore life’s natural rhythms, practice self care, and reconnect with their birthright of vitality and aliveness.  

  25 years of experience as a whole foods chef informs Dr. Rose’s nutritional philosophy that food is our first medicine for building a foundation of health. 

  One of Dr. Rose’s passions is  her love for the therapeutic power of water. The roots of Naturopathic medicine emerge from the European water cure traditions. Central to Rose Cabinet Medicine are the sauna, cold plunge, and tepidarium where patients come for renewal and to rediscover what wellness feels like. Dr. Rose is a graduate of  the National College of Natural Medicine in Portland Oregon. Other therapies that she is trained in include; Botanical Medicine including extensive training with essential oil therapies, Homeopathy, Shiatsu Massage, Cranial Sacral Therapy, Biotherapeutic Drainage, Gemmotherapy, and LENS (Low Energy Neurofeedback System).

What Dr. Rose's patients are saying:

• (after working with Dr. Rose) I arrived at a new sense of peace and well-being. My mind had space for quiet and stillness; my body more easily settled into a place of peace and comfort; my spirit lit up the from inside out. While life still happened, I found a greater capacity to cope with the challenges; the lessons learned and the renewal experienced have lasted me through a season. Thank you Dr. Rose!  Sharon Chinn
• I simply can't remember the last time I felt so cared for. Brought tears to my eyes. Sandy Keiter

PS I'm making chicken bone broth even as we speak. How 'bout that?

 

 

FAQs

Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?

Not appropriate for young children, but mature teens and adults are welcome!

What can/can't I bring to the event?

Bring a yoga mat, water bottle, pen and paper. Bring a pillow or bolster for comfortable sitting during lecture times. Wear comfortable clothing appropriate for yoga practice.

Will there be food provided?

We will have supercharged nutritious snacks.

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Contact Dr. Rose at dr.rose@rosecabinetmedicine.com or 503-308-8608

Who took that amazing photo of the light splitting the trees?

Thank you to Corky Miller for the photograph.  To see more of his work go to his blog