We are moving!

UPDATE: We have a great opportunity. I am moving my practice (Luminary Wellness) to New Zealand with my family in early August 2014.  I will miss assisting the people of Utah but I look forward to the time I will have in New Zealand assisting others to be healthy physically, emotionally, and mentally. I am happy to provide the names of some practitioners in Salt Lake City area who I know would provide a great service for you if you would like.  I wish you all well and you may let me know if you ...
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Be part of Spring

I love the season of Spring! The warmer weather after the cold.  The new flowers with a rainbow of colours, and leaves and grass turning green. It's beautiful visually and emotionally. While I recognize that not all areas are experiencing 'Spring like' weather right now, especially those who are south of the equator, I feel that most can relate to the feelings of new growth and birth and life. Besides the wonderful things we can do with getting outside and enjoying nature we can also look ...
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Memory Loss from Medicine

Do you experience memory loss?  It could be because of one of several prescription drugs. 1. Antianxiety drugs 2. Cholesterol drugs 3. Antiseizure drugs 4. Antidepressant drugs 5. Narcotic painkillers 6. Parkinson's drugs 7. Hypertension drugs 8. Sleeping aids 9. Incontinence drugs 10. Antihistamines On AARP's website,  Dr. Armon B. Neel Jr. has a great article written about how these meds could be affecting your memory and some alternative solutions for you. We encourage you to ta...
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Stretching for health.

You likely do a few small stretches instinctively as you wake up each day, but did you know that stretching every morning isn't just a way to help wake up a bit more? Stretching may also assist with: Blood circulation Digestion Relieve PMS Balance Flexibility (avoid injury) Improving Posture Sex Sports Aches and pains (Consult a doctor first if you are injured or sick) Weight loss Focus Stress reduction Recognizing intuition Sleep Energy Check out some of these instructional...
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Service men and women special

In honor of the many men and women who serve our communities and risk their own safety for us Luminary Wellness has a special next week. Sep 9 - 14, 2013 Anyone active in the armed forces, police, or fire departments can receive a Reiki relaxation/health balancing session for free during the week of Patriot day. Or, you may choose to give it to your spouse if you prefer. Just call Shane 801-810-9478 and mention this offer and what department you work for and we'll schedule the session for yo...
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The Truth about Antidepressants

Dr Oz did a great episode about antidepressants.  All too often depression is a symptom and not the cause, but it is just the symptom the regular doctor is trying to treat, and they do it without understanding the full risks of prescribing antidepressants. Watch this short clip to learn more or watch all of it at Dr Oz's site. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJ3o4C-7Zvw#action=share Watch the rest of it here. http://www.doctoroz.com/episode/truth-about-anti-depressants?video=18297 And i...
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Is your prescription as safe as it sounds?

Great article about a doctor helping people to know the risks of pharmaceuticals, and also about how over used they are. Here's just one excerpt from the article. Congressional testimony in 2012 by the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians  revealed that Americans consume 80 percent of opiate painkillers produced in the world. And a January 2011  report from Stanford University Medical School warned that antispychotics are now regularly being prescribed to treat conditions for w...
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