Spring 2014 - International Association for Colon Hydrotherapy

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I-ACT
International Association for Colon Hydrotherapy
Quarterly
Spring 2014
Disclaimer:
I-ACT neither endorses, approves, nor supports any products advertised in this Quarterly Newsletter. These advertisements are provided
to the membership by each advertiser. Additionally, the readers should assure themselves that the material presented herein is current and
applicable at the time it is read. The authors cannot warrant that the material will continue to be accurate. Readers should verify statements
before relying on them. No statement herein shall be considered a legal opinion nor a substitute for the advice of an attorney. For the most
recent and complete interpretation of laws, please consult an attorney.
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I-ACT Policy Statements:
I-ACT recommends the use of currently registered FDA equipment and only disposable speculums, rectal
tubes, or rectal nozzles. However, should the Therapist use reusable speculums, these speculums should, at a
minimum, be autoclaved for sanitation and cleanliness (30 minutes). Additionally, the autoclave unit must be
tested and inspected by competent authority at least four times per year- maintain documentation. (Under NO
conditions should a disposable speculum or rectal tube be reused).
I-ACT recognizes the FDA classifies equipment used to instill water into the colon through a nozzle inserted
into the rectum to evacuate the contents of the colon into three distinct classes; Class I (Enema Kits), Class II
and Class III are (Colon Irrigation Systems). Follow the guidelines of your manufacturer, as approved by the
FDA for the type of equipment (devices) you are using. Make no claims as to the use of your device other
than those approved by the FDA.
The main differences between Class I and Class II devices:
The code of federal regulations CFR 876.5210 & 876.5220 describe the differences between the Class I and
the Class II devices. From that regulation, a Class I device is an enema system and does not include “colonic
irrigation devices”. A “colon irrigation device” is a Class II device, which in part is described as: “The
system is designed to allow evacuation of the contents of the colon during the administration of the colonic
irrigation.
The Class I Device:
· The Class I device is defined as an enema system and may not have temperature control, temperature
gauges or water purification as part of the device. Class I enema systems must be self-administered.
· Manufacturers of Class I devices are not required to have third party oversight as they need not comply
with the good manufacturing practices and record keeping that are required of Class II manufacturers.
Class I devices are not as heavily regulated and controlled by the FDA as Class II devices are.
· Owners of Class I devices may not market their service using the terms “colonics or colonic irrigation”
in describing the scope of their practice of evacuating the contents of the lower bowel.
The Class II Device:
· The Class II Device is a “colonic irrigation device”.
· Manufacturers of Class II devices are required to have third party oversight and must comply with the
good manufacturing practices and record keeping that are required by the FDA. Class II devices are
heavily regulated and controlled by the FDA.
· The FDA requires Class II devices to be sold and used on or at the order of a physician or health care
practitioner. This may be different in each state.
Although I-ACT is not aware of any laws that preclude you from assisting an individual with an enema,
I-ACT does want you to consider upgrading your equipment to the equipment that provides the greatest safeguards to the public. In this profession, that would be equipment marketed as Class II devices.
Remember that I-ACT strongly recommends that all I-ACT members use FDA registered Class II devices or
devices equivalent to Class II devices regulated by the appropriate agency in your country. Only individuals
using FDA registered equipment will be placed on the I-ACT Web Site. Purchase equipment at your own
risk. Ensure you are in compliance with your local, state, federal and country guidelines. Ensure that equipment you purchase is cleared for use in your country.
I-ACT recognizes there are two distinct types of colon irrigation systems; open and closed systems. However,
it is I-ACT policy that the colon hydrotherapist / technician is always in attendance / or is immediately
available to the client throughout the session. The degree of assistance is to be in compliance with the
instructions of the manufacturer of the equipment as registered with the FDA, and/or as directed by a
physician.
The policy on insertion is to follow the instruction of the referring physician; the guidelines of the
manufacturer as approved by the FDA; or the directives from the authority of your city, county, state, or
country ordinances.
I-ACT recommends that you do not put the initials (CT) for colon hydrotherapist after your name, write it out
in full. According to most state laws, putting initials after your name is not allowed unless you are licensed or
have a degree from an accredited professional school.
Advertising copy which states or implies that colon hydrotherapy can treat any disease, promise cure for any
disease, or that makes unsubstantiated medical claims SHALL NOT be used.
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I-ACT Quarterly Spring 2014
Following is a list of our new members for the period January 1, 2014 through March 31, 2014.
We are glad to have you as members. Remember, at I-ACT you are important to us!
First Name
Casey Emelia
Laura
Amanda
Yelizaveta
Roza
Irena
Olga
G'Anna
Brea
Diana
Laura
Pamela
Ani
Leah
Michelle
Dr. Joyce
Victoria
Lorri
Mariel
Cynthia
Sandra
Leda
Livia
Laudicea
Song
Monica
Gulnora
Laura
Dana
Leslie
Tammy
Nurhan
Rachel
Alexandria
Michelle
Amanda
Kristin
Lauren Karen
Tania
Wilma
Fred
Luna
Teresa
Cristina
Heidi
Marianella
Angelique
Michele
Darriel
Amram
Natasha
Kristin
Taquiya
Monica
Qiong
Mei
Michelle
Rebecca
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Chin-‐Smith
Duck
Dooner
Katseva
Feldman
Negelev
Kalinina
Dennis
McLay
Guevara
Hollar
Wheeler
Sarkissians
Sturgis
Graham
Bellamy
Gray
Lorentz
Torres
Lombardi
Nogueira
Fernandes
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Garrido
Elgizooli
Saldivar
Hasten
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Schmidt
Istekli
Handley
Foster
Freitas
Kimmel
Darfus
Jordan
Johnson
Lynch
Custodio
Lavassani
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Parres
Pratt
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Letter to the Members from the I-ACT President:
Dear I-ACT Members,
It is with heavy heart that I write this letter to you.
Our beloved founder, Connie Allred, passed away on
March 24, 2014. She was an inspirational leader and
a visionary for our profession.
It was Connie, with a small number of other likeminded colon hydrotherapists, who in 1989 founded
ACTA, the American Colon Therapy Association. A
few years later, this association evolved into I-ACT.
Connie founded the Internal Environment Institute
(IEI) that was the first colon hydrotherapy school
recognized by CA. Many of us learned the “Allred
Technique” at her school.
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She helped to develop the first
I-ACT training, and developed
the original testing that was
performed as early as the 1994
I-ACT Convention.
Through her hard work
and dedication, she laid the
cornerstone for our profession.
She set high standards and
demanded others exceed those standards.
She understood the value of colon hydrotherapy
and championed its use. She stood tall against the
California Medical Board when they tried to shut
down colon hydrotherapy in July 1992, ... and she
won!
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It is unusual for one person to have such a dramatic
impact on a profession, and we all have been blessed
to have known Connie. Our profession has been
blessed through her high standards and unceasing
demand for perfection. Her clients and those in need
were blessed through her caring heart and nurturing
touch.
Thank you Delmar Vogel for your fantastic donation. You can purchase your raffle tickets
early by calling the office. You do not have to be preesent to win.
Tickets are $25.00 each. Contact the I-ACT office, or purchase your raffle tickets on line
Good Luck!!!
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“Colon irrigation devices are prescription devices and only a practitioner licensed
by state law to use such devices can purchase such devices in that state.”
At her passing, she has passed the standard for each
of us to pick up and to follow her guidance and
leadership, and continue to move our profession
forward. We will not let her down.
So, mark your calendar for June 19, at the 2014
I-ACT Annual Convention, as we will celebrate the
beautiful life of Connie Allred.
Gail Naas
The theme for this years
Convention is “Lights
Camera, I-ACTion”. You
will see the movie theme
throughout our convention.
Come and celebrate the
Hollywood Theme.
This year, we will also be
celebrating the 25th year
of our Association. Our
25th Year Anniversary
Celebration includes great speakers, new events
which includes a Past Board Member’s Screen Guild
Recognition Party. We have great speakers under
contract for this event, Habib Sadeghi, MD; Dr.
Robert Young; Naima Sachdev, MD; Stephen Holt,
MD; Bo Wagner, MD; Dicqie Fuller, ND; Kristen
Eykel; Mark Fowler; Peter Margo; Roger Bezanis;
and, The Blender Girl, Tess Masters; and more.
This may be the best list of speakers we have ever
had. Don’t miss out. Make sure you register now.
In addition, we will have a special Wednesday
evening event with numerous speakers sharing their
stories. This will be a fund raiser, just like last
year, so pay your $50 and sign up now. This event
will be open to the public; we have already begun
advertising in Natural Awakenings magazine.
Make sure you check out the Regional Rep Booth.
This committee has worked hard getting raffle prizes
and more.
Need a little challenge and fun while at the
Convention, you will not want to miss our newest
addition, a “Murder Mystery”, more clues to follow!
This will be a special time. Few membership
associations last to 25 years. We have lasted and we
are growing stronger. Can we count on you to help
enjoy our convention, our growth and our excitement
and move our profession forward?
See you in California.
In Your Service,
Gail Naas
I-ACT President
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The International Association
for Colon Hydrotherapy
Board of Directors
Cordially invite you to
the
25th Anniversary Celebration
of
I-ACT
on
Friday, June 20, 2014
at
Seven O’clock in the evening
Crystal Ballroom
Millennium Biltmore Hotel
Los Angeles, California
Formal ~ Semi Formal
{ Vintage attire acceptable }
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are raffeling off one of their devices and by just taking the exam, you are eligible for five tickets for their
raffle. Do you need a new device? Then take the exam, and you have a chance to win one. Thank you Tiller
MINDBODY, Inc. for your generous donation.
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Connie was adamant about increasing the professionalism of colon hydrotherapists, and was a staunch
supporter of the NBCHT. She would be excited to know that we have an exam that is being accepted by some
states, as this is the first step in making colon hydrotherapy a truly recognized profession.
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We were saddened to hear of the passing of I-ACT Founder, Connie Allred. Connie was a great inspiration to
many of us, and she will be missed.
By William “Bill” Tiller, ND.
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We believe any colon hydrotherapist that is practicing properly and following I-ACT guidelines can pass the
NBCHT exam. However, if you are concerned or if you have test anxiety, then to help prepare you for this
exam, I-ACT has a preparatory course. The cost for the webinar or DVDs is only $150.00. Contact the I-ACT
office to register for this new webinar or to get the DVDs. Then take the National Board Certification Exam
and get certified by the NBCHT.
We look forward to seeing you all at the 2014 I-ACT Convention.
Thank you for doing your part to help us grow our Association and our profession.
Sincerely,
Edgar Guess, MD
NBCHT President
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A Workplace Resolution You Can Keep
We’ve all been caught in the trap of making new year’s resolutions only to find we can’t or don’t
want to keep them. We decide that we are going to be more healthy, exercise more, shed those extra
10 pounds – you know how the list goes. And, at the beginning of every year, there are a plethora of
resources to help keep your health-related resolutions focused and on track.
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But what can you do as the winter turns to spring and the resolution seems like it is fading in
the distance? You started out doing well, but time seems to be the biggest culprit for resolutions
losing steam, especially given that work can take so much out of
you. That’s right, it’s the “9 to 5 syndrome” that can be the biggest
counterproductive measure to keeping your resolution.
OSHA has named stress a workplace hazard. Stress costs business
and industry more than $300 billion every year in productivity and lost
revenues. So it stands to reason that if we reduce our stress through
healthy practices at work, we can improve our health and stay on track
to keep that health-related resolution. Here are three tips that everyone
can employ:
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• Take a breath. Simply stop and breath during the day. Whether
you do it every hour or in between clients, be intentional about
taking a breath. Get up, stretch and take notice of what’s
happening around and in you. Whether you set a timer or you put
a post-it note on your computer, make it a point to be “in tune”
with yourself through your working day.
• Work in a workout. A little bit of exercise goes a long way, even if you can’t make it to the
gym for a full workout. Try a few simple stretches or arm circles to get the energy flowing
again. Take a walk during a break. Park at the far end of the parking lot. Use the stairs.
• Schedule a meeting for one. Keep your mind and spirit clear from chaos by scheduling
a weekly meeting with the most important person you know – you! Whether it’s Monday
afternoon or Friday morning, close your door, turn off email and the cell phone. You’ll be
amazed at what you can accomplish when you take time to prepare and plan for your success.
Resolve to be a more healthy you. Just because it’s spring doesn’t mean you have to wait until the
new year to get started. Take steps every day for less stress and more wellness.
Adapted from an article by Raquel Braemer, HealthLink Medical Center
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Professional
Standards &
Ethics
Committee
Report
Thank You Therapists!
20th. ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION!
Over $20,000.00 Prizes!
Many Ways to Enter!
DRAWING: June 2014
At I-ACT Convention
Made In
America
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Recent grievances pertaining to proper sanitation of colon
hydrotherapy premises and equipment maintenance have
prompted a review of the current Standard Operating
Procedures (SOP) and Colon Hydrotherapy Manual to ensure
our members are aware that public health and safety is a
priority.
By
Dorothy Chandler, RN
Chair
The committee has requested and received board approval to revise the aforementioned
documents to include the public health guidelines outlined in our association’s legislative
packet. Notification to all members will be provided once all revisions are completed.
“1994 to 2014”
10911 West Avenue,
San Antonio, Texas 78213
Website violations
colonic.net
Quality System FDA 21 CFR Part 820 : “U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
New LIBBE Grand Prize
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3rd Place
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Five $1,000.00 Winners
2nd and 3rd Place Winners used Towards Purchase of a
LIBBE Device, LIBBE Supplies Or Training in San Antonio, TX.
One FREE Entry with Each Purchase of “100 Session Pack”,
NBCHT Exam, Or Purchase at 2014 I-ACT Convention:
$25.00 Single Entry, or 5 for $100.00 - Fees to be Donated!
(NOTE: Non-Members & Personal Use Owners are not eligible for this Drawing.)
LIBBE Device Purchase Requires Device Training and current Prescription
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Grievance
Do NOT Miss
2014 Convention!
• Great Prizes!
• New Products
• Free Samples!
and Special
Convention
Discounts!
A non-member colon hydrotherapy business
in Stockbridge, GA, infringed on the I-ACT
copyright and intellectual property by placing the
association logo on their website and claiming
membership and certification. A letter was sent
in February and a recent review of the website shows that the logo has been removed.
Members, please review your website and marketing material and make this correction
if needed. The I-ACT membership logo may be downloaded from the members only
section on the I-ACT website for your use. www.i-act.org
Lastly, the Grievance and Website Compliance committees are now subcommittees of
Professional Standards and Ethics. This blending allows subcommittee actions to flow
directly into the PSEC for revision or implementation of standards. Grievance committee
members will remain at the board level.
If you’re looking to get involved consider the Professional Standards and Ethics
Committee.
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Information on Approved A&P Courses
Fund Raising Committee Mission Statement:
Your students may take an A&P course through their local community college or university. If they have
taken an Anatomy & Physiology course for massage, from a state licensed school that provided at least 45
hours of classroom time, that course will also count.
There is one course that may be used for the A&P pre-requisites.
Your student may take the Delmar course through CENGAGE Learning ONLY if you as the instructor or
school register with Delmar and set up the program. It goes through you. Students may not just call Delmar, it doesn’t work that way. The Instructor must Contact :
Claudine DeChant: Cengage Learning at, 5 Maxwell Dr., Clifton Park, NY 12065 (p) 800.998.7498 x2598
or email: Becky.Chateauneuf@cengage.com. Valid in the USA.
The Fund Raising Committee will help promote the validity
of Colon Hydrotherapists with action and information on the
legal right to provide colon hydrotherapy within the US and our
International neighbors. We will be raising funds for legal and
legislative representation now and into the future, as well as
funding for educational and scientific research studies. This will
help us all become independent, qualified professionals with the
validating statistics that we need to move forward in our profession. The aim of our legislative efforts is to expand our outreach
efforts to our members and non-members. We look forward to
taking on the process of reenergizing and refocusing certain aspects
tive activities.
Fundraising
Committee
Report
By
Gail Marie Palms
Chair
of our legisla-
Over the last couple of months, I have sent out letters asking for volunteers to help
with formatting, recipes, and the creation of our cookbook. As of right now, the
cookbook is 82% completed with just over two hundred recipes! If anyone else is
interested in sending any last minute recipes to be included, the deadline will be
April 20th, so that we can finalize the project and send it to print by the end of the
month. Finally, I just want to say a huge thank you again to Judith M. Toscano, ND
(Dr. Jude), from Lotus Wellness Cottage in Stuart, VA; Diana Loze from Mississauga,
ON; and Donna Hoenninger, for their help in making this cookbook a reality.
Information for Those Seeking a Job
Looking for a Job?
Go to the I-ACT web site and then go to the members only section. Inside you will find
numerous job opportunities.
If you are looking to be employed, you may email us and we will list your name as someone
looking for employment.
If you are seeking someone to employ, send us an email with your information and we will
post your opening in our E-Blasts.
We are always open to any ideas to help keep the fund raising account afloat and
tangible without donating too much of our own money. I am also hoping to find volunteers who would like to join me in this venture to raise money. Please email me with
any ideas or let me know if you’re interested in helping.
We look forward to taking on the process of reenergizing and refocusing certain
aspects of our industry.
Sincerely,
Gail Marie Palms (gaylepalms@hotmail.com)
Judith Toscano, ND
Diana Loze
Fund Raising Committee
Best of luck!
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By Darlene Holloway
Chair
Spring has finally arrived, and there is a buzz in the air. Our Regional
Representatives have been buzzing around as well, holding regional meetings
for further education.
Katherine Labonte in Western Canada conducted our first regional meeting
using Skype. It was such a success; the meeting was filled to capacity.
Barbara Chivvis held her first meeting on March 29, 2014, in New York, and
Rose Mary Polhemus’ first regional meeting was held on March 30, 2014, in
Pennsylvania.
Three regional meetings in one month… great involvement! Thank you, and way to go Regional Reps!
We have also been flying around getting ready for our 25th year convention. Please be sure to check
out our regional representative booth. It will be buzzing with giveaways and raffle items. We will be
raffling off a Vita Mix, as well as a $6,850.00 gift certificate donated by Prime Pacific. The raffle tickets
for the gift certificate can be purchased through the I-ACT office prior to the convention, or at the
convention. You do not need to be present to win.
Our committee has been active with the Fundraising Committee, bringing in items for our silent auction
that will take place at the I-ACT convention. Some of the items up for auction will be two Cherubun
Enema Systems by Life Stream, a basket from Advance Naturals, and a Basket of Love from Cathy
Windland, just to mention a few.
I would like to express my appreciation to Trishna Craig and Suzanne Gray for their years of service
as Regional Representatives. Each has stepped down from their positions to give someone else the
opportunity to build on the foundation they have laid. Like all of our Regional Representatives, they
have invested much time and hard work providing education in their regions, as well as being involved
with making our conventions run smoothly. Thank you, Suzanne and Trishna, for all your commitment
and dedication to I-ACT!
As your I-ACT Board Member At Large and Chair for the Regional Representative Committee, I am
here for you. Let Suzanne Childre, Co-chair, and I be your voice. Please do not hesitate to let us know
how we can serve you.
I look forward to seeing everyone at our 25th convention. This is going to be an awesome convention!
Check out the agenda on I-ACT’s website. Come have fun and get involved!
With Gratitude.
REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVE COMMITTEE MISSION STATEMENT:
We as Regional Representatives will provide leadership and share the I-ACT story with members and
non-members through regular communication, invitations to join our Association, providing education to
further the profession, and opportunities for testing.
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Southwest Region Report
Dear Members,
We had a great time at our recent meeting.
Thanks to all who came and shared so much. We
had two speakers. Mark Fowler gave us insights
on how and what to look for so that we can grow
in our business no matter how small or big; and,
Tim Martin explained the importance of juicing
and the purity of the choice you make. He also
listed some of the pitfalls in doing some cleansing.
We had a very exciting and informative round table discussion that Dr. Guess, the President of
NBCHT, helped with. We learned the importance of watching what we say and put on our websites to protect ourselves, as well as our Profession. One of the members suggested that I-ACT provide a few templates
that members could purchase for their websites, so that we all stay safe and I-ACT has another fundraiser.
Send the office your input on this idea. The next 25 years will be growing fast with all the fresh, new,
action-packed ideas from more members.
We have an artist in our midst that is going to work on our Regional T-Shirt for the 25th Anniversary
here in Los Angeles this June. Get your reservation in, as this will be a crowded Convention with all the
excitement we are hearing. We will have great speakers and wonderful times to share. DON’T MISS OUT
ON THIS ONE, THE HAPPY 25TH!
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Insurance Information
Professional liability insurance.
Allied Professional Insurance will write professional liability insurance for I-ACT members. You must be a current
member and keep your membership current to be eligible for the insurance. Contact the I-ACT office (210-366-2888)
for the application form, or go to the I-ACT web site - Members Only Section - and download the application from
the web site.
Doctors’ Insurance Agency also writes professional liability insurance for colon hydrotherapists. email them at: info@
doctorsagency.com. They are located at 6 Hamilton Landing, Suite 170, Novato, CA 94949. Phone 415-506-3030.
Another company, CM&F may write liability insurance for colon hydrotherapists (they have dropped numerous
therapists, but some are getting insurance. - call 800-221-4904, or go online to cmfgroup.com. It will be listed as
“Enterostomal Therapist.” They will put a rider in the policy stating colon hydrotherapy if you request; however, it
is not required - this depends on the underwriter of the insurance.
In Canada, try Lloyds of London - check with your local Lloyds of London agent. In the UK, try Balens Insurance
Brokers at 01684 893006.
In the Netherlands, try: Mark Hypotheken & Pensioenen B.V., Therese van Reeuwijk
Oude Delft 103, NL-2611 BD DELFT • tel. +31 152147543 • fax. +31 152126086 • www.markhypotheken.nl
Check around and choose the best policy for you. As other options become available, we will let you know. If you
hear of anything let us know.
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Massachusetts
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Lisette Timmermans
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Julianalaan 45, 2628 BB Delft, Netherlands
Phone: +31 15 214 42 21 - E-mail: info@aqua-lingua.eu
Canada - Eastern Region
Paul Schillaci
First Touch Health & Wellness Centre
2361 Lake Shore Rd. W.
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Phone: 905-220-1190 - E-mail: firsttouchhealth@msn.com
903-593-4025 debrachristian5554@sbc
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651-490-3347
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Grace Melby
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Russell or Cherie Kolbo253-649-0288 email
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Annette Buxton-Bacon 303-989-6889
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Suzanne Childre’
310-576-6360 email suzannechildre@ieihealth.com
France Robert
310-576-6360
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Southern Arizona
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Russell Kolbo
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67 Gleneagles Terrace
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or Darlene Holloway 918-380-0023 for an application
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Notice, I-ACT is Green
As of the Summer 2013 Quarterly, I-ACT has gone
“green.” Your quarterly will be emailed to you.
If you would like to have the quarterly sent to you via regular mail,
you MUST let us know so we can put you on a list.
Just send us an email: homeoffice@i-act.org
and let us know you want/need your future quarterlies via mail.
By receiving an email version of the Quarterly, you help the Association be cost effective and
good stewards of the budget. Should we receive an excessive number of requests for printed
copies, a small fee to cover the printing and mailing may need to be charged;
we’ll let you know.
I-ACT is GREEN!!!
Regional Meetings Scheduled
South Central Regional
Saturday, April 26, 2014 - 9:00 AM
At: Christian Wellness Center
& Day Spa
1011 North Englewood, Tyler, TX 75702
903-593-4025
Contact Debra Christian
or email: debrachristian5554@sbcglobal.net
for more Information or to
Volunteer your time.
General Information for Members
E-Blasts
I-ACT sends out E-Blasts to notify its members of Regional Meetings and other important issues.
If you are not receiving these E-Blasts, please email the I-ACT Office and give your current
e-mail address. We will immediately put your email address on our E-Blast list.
Members Only Section of the I-ACT Web Site
If you have not been to our web site, please go to www.i-act.org. Go to the members only section - contact the office
for your Members Only password. In that location, you can find the I-ACT Member Logo, and additional member
information. In the future, those on our E-Blast list will be sent the current password, so make sure that you are on
our E-Blast list to ensure that you receive the password for our I-ACT Member site.
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Legislative Call To Action!!
This is I-ACT’s 25th year as a membership
association. Protecting consumer access to colon
hydrotherapy and protecting the right of colon
hydrotherapy practitioners to provide these services
is of paramount importance.
Colon Hydrotherapy Advocacy is the designing and
implementation of a proactive legislative strategy.
This strategy includes sustained action by a core
leadership group consisting of dedicated volunteers
and the financial support of everyone.
Legislative
Committee
Report
By
Chair
Our legislative strategy has several components. Key aspects are to educate the therapist
community on the importance of legislative advocacy; educating our clients to solicit
their support; and, finally educating our legislative officials as to who we are as a practitioner group who contribute to
the local economy. Our positive actions will change negative perspectives.
Recently, we witnessed coalition building in Colorado and Connecticut; practitioners who came together and
succeeded in getting new laws protecting colon hydrotherapy.
I-ACT has developed and is populating a state legislative database which includes:
• State legislative cycle, when bills can be introduced
• Number of Senate, House members and legislative districts
• Party in leadership
Connecticut:
Currently, I-ACT members in Connecticut, regulated under the Naturopathic Board want to stand on their own and are
now working toward licensing. Strategic planning meetings are being planned this spring. Any Connecticut therapist
interested may contact Beverley Blass or Constance Jones to get involved.
Illinois:
A core group of Illinois therapists and other interested natural health practitioners will be holding strategy meetings
this summer for a 2015 legislative push. Any Illinois therapist interested may contact Dorothy Chandler to become
involved.
Colorado:
By lending their support and getting involved, Colorado I-ACT members participation made the Colorado Consumer
Protection Law possible. Currently, Colorado health freedom groups have introduced SB032 in an effort to amend
portions of the 2013 consumer protection law. This law currently prohibits the treatment of children by natural health
practitioners without permission from their pediatrician.
Lastly, many of you are acquainted with the work of Marianne Williamson. She is currently running for The US
Congress from California.
Constance Jones shared this link to encourage activism.
Do you consider yourself ‘conscious,’ yet don’t engage politically - See more at: http://spiritualityhealth.com/blog/
alma/heart-heart-marianne-williamson#sthash.H1k4p2Sy.dpuf
“Be the change you wish to see in the world.” Gandhi
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Education
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Report
By
Russell Kolbo, DC, ND
Chair
Western Canadian Regional Meeting 2014
Dear Schools and Instructors,
The Senior Education Committee believes it is time to update the three levels
of the I-ACT exams. The last major update was in 2008. They are seeking
volunteers who would like to work on the Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3
exam update sub-committee. The intent is to make the exams more like the
new NBCHT exam.
Next, the Senior Education Committee will be reviewing and updating the
four levels of the I-ACT syllabi. This might include expanding the hours in the Foundation Level
syllabi and/or incorporating the Foundation and Intermediate levels into one level. Your input on
these issues is critically important. Please volunteer to work on the syllabi update sub-committee.
Next, the Senior Education Committee is seeking your input on the possibility of developing a 60
hour webinar to be developed by volunteer instructors to include:
-- Business Ethics
-- Health & Hygiene
-- History
-- Anatomy & Physiology
THANK YOU I-ACT!!! Our vast Canada now has an easier way to do
meetings! We had a RECORD numbers this year, maxing out with 8 on Skype
and two more ‘in house’ sharing my Skype, with a total of TEN members. We
look forward to greater numbers next year and a new Webinar System that will
enable us to have bigger numbers.
Members shared great ideas to bring back to I-ACT, and we had a presentation
about CANCER PREVENTION and a DVD By Dr. Hoffman on Healing
Consciousness. The members that came were: Natasha Dupuis,
Kristin Siegelaar, Jamie Dick, David Dick, Diana Loze, Tinesja Vanel, Elena
Kazakova, Linda Fredine, Judy Patry, Katherine Labonte.
Dharma Spirit Healing Center
Katherine Labonte, B.Ed, NCP, ERYT
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pathophysiology, pharmacology, etc., for existing therapist could be developed with an exam for
CEU credit. Please volunteer to work on this Master 60 hour webinar sub-committee.
Finally, there is a sub-committee that has been formed to deliberate on the desire to restrict
new instructors to teach Level 1 and 2. Establish an instructor trainer qualifications. Develop a
webinar for Instructors that teach others to be Instructors…. Or evaluate the pros and cons of
an “ADVANCED INSTRUCTOR” Level that is qualified to teach all levels. Your input on these
deliberations is also requested.
Please call the office (210.366.2888) if you would like to volunteer with this project.
Have a great day.
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12 Things Successful People Do Different
What’s your definition of success? Like people, success comes in many shapes and
forms. While our definitions may vary somewhat, there are some basic principles that all
successful people follow. Here are some that you might incorporate into your daily routine.
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9. Measure and track their progress.
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second being a massive form of fungal overload. When one is working with a person with so many issues,
conditions, infections, co-infections and symptoms, a large umbrella is needed to help assess and deal with
the problems at hand and addressing one item and not several in most cases actually increases issues and
does not decrease the issues. Once again, this has been my experience from working with Lyme issues in
clients and in most cases, the ones who follow the suggestions that are presented, follow the ideas that we
share and do the things that are needed can get a complete reversal of all issues, infections, co-infections
and related using diet, herbs, supplemental modalities and realizing that it will take a few years of dedicated
effort, but, the end result will pay off.
That stated, a few items that have helped people are increasing the probiotic load to help offset the
detrimental effects of the large dose antibiotics that some people have been on. Adding a spice like
Curcumin to the diet to help with inflammatory processes has helped. Cleaning up the parasite, bacteria,
fungal and virus overload in the body as well as improving the detoxification pathways has also helped.
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person and all work must be done on an individual basis. Working with a competent practitioner is the only
way to get results.
10.Maintain a positive attitude as they learn from mistakes.
11.Spend time with motivational people.
12.Maintain balance in their life.
Give it a try. Your success may be more bountiful than you can imagine.
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Are you putting off contributing to your IRA? You may want to think twice, because when it
comes to your retirement account, contributing “early” may be better in more ways than one. For
starters, the earlier you begin contributing to your IRA, the better. And if you’ve already started,
it’s important to keep investing on a regular basis. Skipping an annual contribution to your IRA,
or delaying contributions all together, can make a big difference to your overall retirement funds.
For example, if an investor made annual investments of $5,000, earning an eight percent rate of
return compounded annually, contributions from the age of 30 to 65 would grow to $935,511.
Based upon the same investment and rate of return, contributions from the age of 31 to 65 would
total only $861,584. If the investor waited five or ten years more, the results would be even
more drastic. This hypothetical illustration does not reflect actual performance of any particular
investment.
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to the April 15 deadline. Instead of making contributions at tax time, investors may consider
making their contributions earlier in the tax year. By contributing earlier, your IRA may grow
even faster, due to compounding.
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personal needs, regardless of your age.
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York Stock Exchange, and can be contacted in the Yardley, PA, office at (215) 504-1665.
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issues as well as exacerbating the co-infections and related issues. Natural items exist to help address and
assist with Lyme and the other issues that are common with Lyme and its components.
While some people report success with a course of long-term antibiotic therapy, there are massive risks
associated with this strategy. To begin, the risk of developing antibiotic resistant infections and diseases is
increased; antibiotics kill off all bacteria in the system both good and bad. That in turn makes it virtually
impossible to maintain optimal gut health without rigorous attempts to reseed the gastric system with
massive amounts of friendly bacteria; most people simply do not do this part of the equation. We also need
to look at the fact that the Lyme organism can exist in three different forms, the cyst the spirochete and the
L-form making it really good from hiding from the antibiotics. In addition to this factor, a large percentage
of people who have Lyme issues also have sensitivities to alcohol, medications, antibiotics and perfumes.
In this situation, one usually has a defect in the methylation cycle of the genetics. The methylation pathway
is the detoxification pathway in the body and the process of what cleans the toxins out of the system. In
a large percentage of cases, most Lyme positive persons have a methylation issue and this makes it very
hard for them to respond to conventional Lyme treatment, especially those presenting with neurological
symptoms and symptomology. In a lot of the clients I have seen in the office, this is a contributing factor to
their problems and a large percentage of these issues also have a heavy metal component that is blocking
the metabolic pathways. Again, all part of the reason that Lyme-related issues are not a simple “one item
fixes everything” case. This is where one has to look at so many variables that the conventional allopathic
world dismisses.
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of issues as most Lyme blood tests are unreliable as indicators of the Lyme infection in that the spirochete
has found a way to infect your white blood cells. Most lab tests rely on the normal function of these cells to
produce the antibodies they are measuring, and if it is the white blood cells that are infected, they will not
respond to produce the antibodies the lab is attempting to measure. Add this to the issue that if the white
blood cells are infected, they do not respond to an infection in the body appropriately. This is one of the
factors that those suffering the most from a Borrelia infection, the less likely that this will be detected on
the standard blood tests. In most cases, in order for a Lyme test to prove useful, the person must go through
some form of treatment first. Once the immune system starts to respond normally, then and only then will
the antibodies present in the conventional laboratory tests.
If your conventional Lyme blood laboratory test came back with a positive IgM antibody reading then the
person must consider this to indicate a positive confirmation of active Lyme in the body. Once again a large
percentage of allopaths will dismiss this reading and tell the person that they do not have an active infection
in their body. Instead they will usually tell the person that it is a false positive and not to worry. Again,
dismissing the person and the problem.
Due to a process known as antigenic variation, the proteins on the outer surface of the Lyme organism
move around, causing your body to see this “germ” as new and different even if it has been living in the
person for years. This is in turn what causes the positive IgM result even years after the initial infection of
Lyme occurred and this process is often referred to as epitope switching.
With all of this information presented, it is one of the contributing factors that I will only use one specific
laboratory for Lyme testing for my clients who want a definitive laboratory test done. The reason I use
this specific lab is that they test the outer surface protein bands and can often detect Lyme while almost
all the conventional and standard blood tests cannot. The lab I prefer also tests for a few strains of the
co-infections such as Babesia and Erthlichia. Again, providing the person being tested with additional
information on what is actually going on with their body and helping to pro-vide that information to help
assess and decide on a course of action in addressing the Lyme issue.
When I look at the majority of people showing up in my offices with Lyme and/or Lyme-related issues,
several items are almost always present as well. The first being some form of a heavy metal toxicity and the
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Low Cost Marketing Ideas
By Cathy Windland, I-ACT Secretary/Treasurer & Marketing & PR Committee Chair
Q
: I am a solopreneur without a large marketing budget – actually without a marketing
buget at all. Might you have some strategies that I can use to grow my business? Right now,
I basically get business from referrals, mostly from current clients, but a few from area doctors. I know that I need to do more, but what? M.K
A
They leave for all sorts of reasons – maybe they don’t need you anymore, or they found what
you do somewhere else that is more convenient or cheaper, or they moved, or whatever.
Working on your business, especially as a solopreneur or small center, means that it is not a
crisis when a customer/client inevitably leaves.
Most people assume that the only way for Lyme to be transmitted is through the bite of a tick. However,
this bacteria can be spread by other insects including mosquitoes, spiders, fleas and mites. Fewer than
a quarter of all Lyme diagnosed individuals ever recall getting a tick bite. For those of us who spend
vast amounts of time outdoors, in the woods, fields and forests, it is not uncommon to get an insect bite
and not realize it as we are also getting scratched and scraped by the surrounding vegetation. With that
understanding, I have seen reports that only three percent of Lyme infected persons ever develop the
famous bull’s eye rash. Again, making it harder to detect the moment of infection and harder to start some
form of treatment to address this condition.
Here are four ways to work on your business – to grow your business – without breaking the
bank:
1. Tap
into the
Power
of
Testimonials
Satisfied customers/clients can be one of a small business’ best marketing tools. A testimonial impresses potential customers because it is independent, third-party validation that
a business really is as good as it claims to be. Ask some of your best customers/clients
to write a letter of recommendation, and then use these on your web site, as an email tag
line, in your blog or e-newsletter, in presentations, in your on-hold messages, wherever it
is appropriate to do so.
2. Boost Your Word
of
Mouth Advertising
We all know that word of mouth is the best sort of advertising there is. But aside from just
waiting or hoping that a customer passes your name along, you can try these simple marketing activities:
Create a referral program that gives customers a discount when they refer you business.
Encourage comments on your Facebook page, blog or web site.
Ask your best customers to recommend you.
Check out networking groups in your area. Professional Women’s Business Network
(pwbn.org) is a growing organization that’s great for female entrepreneurs. Le Tip and
BNI are two nationally known groups. There may also be good local groups in your
area. Find one that works for you.
3. Stay
in
Touch
Every business is looking for the best way to make a one-off customer/client into a loyal,
repeat customer/client. The best way is to stay top of mind. That is, if you want to get
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Much recent research confirms what homeopaths have long stated that many of the diseases that plagued
our forefathers were never completely eradicated, but suppressed to be expressed in various forms later
in the person’s life or in future generations. It is my understanding that during the Napoleonic Wars, the
massive casualties among the French were attributed to some of the infections associated with what is
now referred to as Lyme. The Russians did not experience the massive casualty rate due to using a form
of homeopathy to boost the immune system to this issue.
The Lyme disease bacterium has a weird feature for survival; it can exist without iron, while most other
living organisms require iron to make protein and enzymes. Instead of iron, Borrelia burgdorferi uses
manganese thus eluding immune system defenses that destroy pathogens by starving them of iron in the
body. Thanks to the field of bio-chemistry and microbiology, we now know that there are five subspecies
of Borrelia burgdorferi, more than one hundred strains in the United States and three hundred worldwide,
many of these strains have developed resistance to various antibiotics.
: In his great book The E-Myth, Michael Gerber says that far too many small business people spend too much time working in their business and not enough time working on
their business. Why is work on your business so important? Because clients and customers
leave.
A
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To add even more insanity to this puzzle, ticks usually transmit more than the Borrelia organism. They
can simultaneously infect you with Bartonella, Rickettsia, Ehrilichia and Babesia. Any or all of these
organisms can travel with Borrelia burgdorferi and each causes and creates a different set of symptoms
and symptomology. When a person is Lyme infected, they almost always have additional infections and
or co-infections.
Many Lyme-positive people who battle this issue on a daily basis appear to be normal and healthy, and
this is part of the underlying reasoning for Lyme to be labeled as a silent illness. These people look good,
and during a routine medical examination and blood work, everything appears to be fine, but their internal
experience is a completely different story. The statistical number of undiagnosed and misdiagnoses is
typical for many Lyme-positive individuals because conventional labs are not good at detecting the
causative agent or it’s co-infection pathogens. Add that to the story that physicians have been sold that
Lyme does not occur out of the Northeastern United States, when in fact it is in all states and worldwide.
A
R
T
I
C
L
E
With Lyme disease, the most disabling symptoms are always the invisible ones. Due to all of the coinfections creating a large array of constant symptoms, this creates a massive mimic of disorders such as
multiple sclerosis, arthritis, Parkinson’s, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, ALS, ADHD, and even
Alzheimer’s disease.
Now the big question is how does an individual know if they have Lyme with so many factors involved.
Some of the initial symptoms may be flu like symptoms with fever, chills, headache, stiff neck, achiness
and fatigue, and if this situation is not addressed at this point, it may lead to arthritis, face palsy, nervous
system and heart problem to name a few of the hundred.
To make matters more stressful, allopaths who belong to the Infectious Disease Society discredit chronic
Lyme and will usually only prescribe a course of antibiotics for four weeks. Once again, this does not
address the presenting issue and/or the underlying issues with this condition.
I am under the opinion that long term use of antibiotics for this issue and/or any issue is not a smart
decision and that other options should be considered first and foremost prior to damaging the beneficial
bacteria in the body, setting up the system for massive fungal overgrowth that are common with Lyme
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Lyme Dis-ease
By: Dwayne Haus, N.D.
Over the past decade, I have had more people come through my offices with Lyme-related issues than I
care to count. Some of them had medical diagnoses, some were misdiagnosed numerous times, and some
had been totally dismissed by the allopathic world. I am hoping to address some of this through this
article. This is by no means a definitive report on the issues related to what is referee to as Lyme disease.
What I hope to do in this short space is provide a simplified look at a very misdiagnosed and under reported
issue as well as provide a few suggestions for options. To begin with, I am also speaking from experience
as twice I have been Lyme positive and twice, I have removed the spirochete from my body.
To start, I feel that some background and understanding of Lyme is important, as it has now been fairly
well established that chronic infection is an underlying factor in most chronic illness such as Parkinson’s,
Multiple Sclerosis, chronic fatigue, and gastritis, as all of these are examples of chronic infections. In a lot
of these labels, Lyme disease appears to be a major player.
According to recent statistics released by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately
300,000 new cases of Lyme disease are reported each year in this country. That figure is about ten times
higher than the officially reported number indicating that this issue is vastly being under reported.
A
R
T
I
C
L
E
For those who think Lyme is one issue or one infection, I need to extrapolate this out and define what Lyme
is.
In 1982 Willy Burgdorfer, Ph.D. discovered the bacterium responsible for the infection: the spirochete,
named after him, Borrelia burgdor-feri. This is a cousin to the spirochete that causes syphilis; in fact the
two organisms look almost identical under a microscope.
repeat business, your customer/client has to think of you when he or she has a need. And
they will more likely think of you if you gently, consistently (but not too often) stay in touch
with them. Here are a few ideas for doing this:
Email marketing is a great way to stay in touch because it is permission marketing.
Always have a purpose – information, tips for wellness, special offers, etc. – but use it
sparingly as customers have given you permission to stay in touch with them.
Social media is all the rage for a reason: it works. Create a Facebook page and use
contests and great content to get people to “like” your page and stay connected to your
business. Keep it friendly, but stay in touch.
Write a thank you note. With so much electronic communication these days, it’s nice to
receive a hand-written note in the mail.
Send a birthday greeting and/or birthday discount via email. It’s a great way to stay in
touch as well as surprise and delight your customer that you remembered their birthday.
Make personal phone calls and offer a VIP offer that encourages repeat bookings.
4. Get Some Free (or
low cost)
Assistance
Let’s face it, you can’t be an expert in everything, but as the business leader, you need
to know when and how to bring in those who can help you achieve success. Fortunately,
we’re in a time and space where you don’t have to do it alone, even if you are the solopreneur. There is a lot of help out there, and much of it is free. Check these out:
The Small Business Administration has field offices all over and a great web site.
The Small Business Development Centers, SCORE, and the local chamber of commerce are all in the business of helping business and members succeed. Some even
offer counseling and training.
A
R
T
I
C
L
E
Trade organizations sometimes offer marketing assistance, ideas and guidelines.
Lyme Spirochete
Online forums and groups.
Spirochetes are double membrane bacteria which are usually long and helically coiled. They are able to
propel themselves by means of an axial filament which coils length-wise between the inner and outer
membranes along the length of the bacterium. This causes a twisting motion which allows the spirochete to
move fairly rapidly acting like a cork-screw and inserting itself into host cell structure, to hide in a variety
of body tissue, and this is the reason it creates such a wide range of multisystem involvement. Borrelia
burgdorferi does not just exist as a spirochete; it has the ability to live inter-cellular as an “L-form” and also
encoated as a “cyst” form. These different morphologies explain why conventional treatment is so difficult
and recurrence of symptoms occurs after the standard allopathic treatment of antibiotic protocol.
Research into syphilis in the early 1900’s showed that the causative agent had a unique lifecycle which
when under attack from antibiotics or the immune system, caused the spirochete to change into spore form.
Recent research has shown that the Lyme disease spirochete has a similar lifecycle producing spore and
cysts form when under threat. This may be the reason for the persistent and chronic nature of the infections
and co-infections associated with Lyme disease.
Have a customer/client that is a marketing professional? Consider bartering services as a
low cost way of boosting your marketing budget. (Be sure to check with your tax professional if you decide to do this.)
Bottom line: spending a little more time working on your business will allow you to work in it
longer. Years from now, when someone asks you how to run a successful business, you’ll be
able to say you did it with integrity and professionalism and made a difference in the lives of
your customers/clients.
Do you have any marketing questions for the Marketing & PR Committee? Send it to the
I-ACT office or email Cathy Windland, committee chair, at cathy@innerspa.org. We’ll be happy
to address your questions.
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Lyme Dis-ease
By: Dwayne Haus, N.D.
Over the past decade, I have had more people come through my offices with Lyme-related issues than I
care to count. Some of them had medical diagnoses, some were misdiagnosed numerous times, and some
had been totally dismissed by the allopathic world. I am hoping to address some of this through this
article. This is by no means a definitive report on the issues related to what is referee to as Lyme disease.
What I hope to do in this short space is provide a simplified look at a very misdiagnosed and under reported
issue as well as provide a few suggestions for options. To begin with, I am also speaking from experience
as twice I have been Lyme positive and twice, I have removed the spirochete from my body.
To start, I feel that some background and understanding of Lyme is important, as it has now been fairly
well established that chronic infection is an underlying factor in most chronic illness such as Parkinson’s,
Multiple Sclerosis, chronic fatigue, and gastritis, as all of these are examples of chronic infections. In a lot
of these labels, Lyme disease appears to be a major player.
According to recent statistics released by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately
300,000 new cases of Lyme disease are reported each year in this country. That figure is about ten times
higher than the officially reported number indicating that this issue is vastly being under reported.
A
R
T
I
C
L
E
For those who think Lyme is one issue or one infection, I need to extrapolate this out and define what Lyme
is.
In 1982 Willy Burgdorfer, Ph.D. discovered the bacterium responsible for the infection: the spirochete,
named after him, Borrelia burgdor-feri. This is a cousin to the spirochete that causes syphilis; in fact the
two organisms look almost identical under a microscope.
repeat business, your customer/client has to think of you when he or she has a need. And
they will more likely think of you if you gently, consistently (but not too often) stay in touch
with them. Here are a few ideas for doing this:
Email marketing is a great way to stay in touch because it is permission marketing.
Always have a purpose – information, tips for wellness, special offers, etc. – but use it
sparingly as customers have given you permission to stay in touch with them.
Social media is all the rage for a reason: it works. Create a Facebook page and use
contests and great content to get people to “like” your page and stay connected to your
business. Keep it friendly, but stay in touch.
Write a thank you note. With so much electronic communication these days, it’s nice to
receive a hand-written note in the mail.
Send a birthday greeting and/or birthday discount via email. It’s a great way to stay in
touch as well as surprise and delight your customer that you remembered their birthday.
Make personal phone calls and offer a VIP offer that encourages repeat bookings.
4. Get Some Free (or
low cost)
Assistance
Let’s face it, you can’t be an expert in everything, but as the business leader, you need
to know when and how to bring in those who can help you achieve success. Fortunately,
we’re in a time and space where you don’t have to do it alone, even if you are the solopreneur. There is a lot of help out there, and much of it is free. Check these out:
The Small Business Administration has field offices all over and a great web site.
The Small Business Development Centers, SCORE, and the local chamber of commerce are all in the business of helping business and members succeed. Some even
offer counseling and training.
A
R
T
I
C
L
E
Trade organizations sometimes offer marketing assistance, ideas and guidelines.
Lyme Spirochete
Online forums and groups.
Spirochetes are double membrane bacteria which are usually long and helically coiled. They are able to
propel themselves by means of an axial filament which coils length-wise between the inner and outer
membranes along the length of the bacterium. This causes a twisting motion which allows the spirochete to
move fairly rapidly acting like a cork-screw and inserting itself into host cell structure, to hide in a variety
of body tissue, and this is the reason it creates such a wide range of multisystem involvement. Borrelia
burgdorferi does not just exist as a spirochete; it has the ability to live inter-cellular as an “L-form” and also
encoated as a “cyst” form. These different morphologies explain why conventional treatment is so difficult
and recurrence of symptoms occurs after the standard allopathic treatment of antibiotic protocol.
Research into syphilis in the early 1900’s showed that the causative agent had a unique lifecycle which
when under attack from antibiotics or the immune system, caused the spirochete to change into spore form.
Recent research has shown that the Lyme disease spirochete has a similar lifecycle producing spore and
cysts form when under threat. This may be the reason for the persistent and chronic nature of the infections
and co-infections associated with Lyme disease.
Have a customer/client that is a marketing professional? Consider bartering services as a
low cost way of boosting your marketing budget. (Be sure to check with your tax professional if you decide to do this.)
Bottom line: spending a little more time working on your business will allow you to work in it
longer. Years from now, when someone asks you how to run a successful business, you’ll be
able to say you did it with integrity and professionalism and made a difference in the lives of
your customers/clients.
Do you have any marketing questions for the Marketing & PR Committee? Send it to the
I-ACT office or email Cathy Windland, committee chair, at cathy@innerspa.org. We’ll be happy
to address your questions.
22
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Low Cost Marketing Ideas
By Cathy Windland, I-ACT Secretary/Treasurer & Marketing & PR Committee Chair
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: I am a solopreneur without a large marketing budget – actually without a marketing
buget at all. Might you have some strategies that I can use to grow my business? Right now,
I basically get business from referrals, mostly from current clients, but a few from area doctors. I know that I need to do more, but what? M.K
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They leave for all sorts of reasons – maybe they don’t need you anymore, or they found what
you do somewhere else that is more convenient or cheaper, or they moved, or whatever.
Working on your business, especially as a solopreneur or small center, means that it is not a
crisis when a customer/client inevitably leaves.
Most people assume that the only way for Lyme to be transmitted is through the bite of a tick. However,
this bacteria can be spread by other insects including mosquitoes, spiders, fleas and mites. Fewer than
a quarter of all Lyme diagnosed individuals ever recall getting a tick bite. For those of us who spend
vast amounts of time outdoors, in the woods, fields and forests, it is not uncommon to get an insect bite
and not realize it as we are also getting scratched and scraped by the surrounding vegetation. With that
understanding, I have seen reports that only three percent of Lyme infected persons ever develop the
famous bull’s eye rash. Again, making it harder to detect the moment of infection and harder to start some
form of treatment to address this condition.
Here are four ways to work on your business – to grow your business – without breaking the
bank:
1. Tap
into the
Power
of
Testimonials
Satisfied customers/clients can be one of a small business’ best marketing tools. A testimonial impresses potential customers because it is independent, third-party validation that
a business really is as good as it claims to be. Ask some of your best customers/clients
to write a letter of recommendation, and then use these on your web site, as an email tag
line, in your blog or e-newsletter, in presentations, in your on-hold messages, wherever it
is appropriate to do so.
2. Boost Your Word
of
Mouth Advertising
We all know that word of mouth is the best sort of advertising there is. But aside from just
waiting or hoping that a customer passes your name along, you can try these simple marketing activities:
Create a referral program that gives customers a discount when they refer you business.
Encourage comments on your Facebook page, blog or web site.
Ask your best customers to recommend you.
Check out networking groups in your area. Professional Women’s Business Network
(pwbn.org) is a growing organization that’s great for female entrepreneurs. Le Tip and
BNI are two nationally known groups. There may also be good local groups in your
area. Find one that works for you.
3. Stay
in
Touch
Every business is looking for the best way to make a one-off customer/client into a loyal,
repeat customer/client. The best way is to stay top of mind. That is, if you want to get
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Much recent research confirms what homeopaths have long stated that many of the diseases that plagued
our forefathers were never completely eradicated, but suppressed to be expressed in various forms later
in the person’s life or in future generations. It is my understanding that during the Napoleonic Wars, the
massive casualties among the French were attributed to some of the infections associated with what is
now referred to as Lyme. The Russians did not experience the massive casualty rate due to using a form
of homeopathy to boost the immune system to this issue.
The Lyme disease bacterium has a weird feature for survival; it can exist without iron, while most other
living organisms require iron to make protein and enzymes. Instead of iron, Borrelia burgdorferi uses
manganese thus eluding immune system defenses that destroy pathogens by starving them of iron in the
body. Thanks to the field of bio-chemistry and microbiology, we now know that there are five subspecies
of Borrelia burgdorferi, more than one hundred strains in the United States and three hundred worldwide,
many of these strains have developed resistance to various antibiotics.
: In his great book The E-Myth, Michael Gerber says that far too many small business people spend too much time working in their business and not enough time working on
their business. Why is work on your business so important? Because clients and customers
leave.
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To add even more insanity to this puzzle, ticks usually transmit more than the Borrelia organism. They
can simultaneously infect you with Bartonella, Rickettsia, Ehrilichia and Babesia. Any or all of these
organisms can travel with Borrelia burgdorferi and each causes and creates a different set of symptoms
and symptomology. When a person is Lyme infected, they almost always have additional infections and
or co-infections.
Many Lyme-positive people who battle this issue on a daily basis appear to be normal and healthy, and
this is part of the underlying reasoning for Lyme to be labeled as a silent illness. These people look good,
and during a routine medical examination and blood work, everything appears to be fine, but their internal
experience is a completely different story. The statistical number of undiagnosed and misdiagnoses is
typical for many Lyme-positive individuals because conventional labs are not good at detecting the
causative agent or it’s co-infection pathogens. Add that to the story that physicians have been sold that
Lyme does not occur out of the Northeastern United States, when in fact it is in all states and worldwide.
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With Lyme disease, the most disabling symptoms are always the invisible ones. Due to all of the coinfections creating a large array of constant symptoms, this creates a massive mimic of disorders such as
multiple sclerosis, arthritis, Parkinson’s, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, ALS, ADHD, and even
Alzheimer’s disease.
Now the big question is how does an individual know if they have Lyme with so many factors involved.
Some of the initial symptoms may be flu like symptoms with fever, chills, headache, stiff neck, achiness
and fatigue, and if this situation is not addressed at this point, it may lead to arthritis, face palsy, nervous
system and heart problem to name a few of the hundred.
To make matters more stressful, allopaths who belong to the Infectious Disease Society discredit chronic
Lyme and will usually only prescribe a course of antibiotics for four weeks. Once again, this does not
address the presenting issue and/or the underlying issues with this condition.
I am under the opinion that long term use of antibiotics for this issue and/or any issue is not a smart
decision and that other options should be considered first and foremost prior to damaging the beneficial
bacteria in the body, setting up the system for massive fungal overgrowth that are common with Lyme
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issues as well as exacerbating the co-infections and related issues. Natural items exist to help address and
assist with Lyme and the other issues that are common with Lyme and its components.
While some people report success with a course of long-term antibiotic therapy, there are massive risks
associated with this strategy. To begin, the risk of developing antibiotic resistant infections and diseases is
increased; antibiotics kill off all bacteria in the system both good and bad. That in turn makes it virtually
impossible to maintain optimal gut health without rigorous attempts to reseed the gastric system with
massive amounts of friendly bacteria; most people simply do not do this part of the equation. We also need
to look at the fact that the Lyme organism can exist in three different forms, the cyst the spirochete and the
L-form making it really good from hiding from the antibiotics. In addition to this factor, a large percentage
of people who have Lyme issues also have sensitivities to alcohol, medications, antibiotics and perfumes.
In this situation, one usually has a defect in the methylation cycle of the genetics. The methylation pathway
is the detoxification pathway in the body and the process of what cleans the toxins out of the system. In
a large percentage of cases, most Lyme positive persons have a methylation issue and this makes it very
hard for them to respond to conventional Lyme treatment, especially those presenting with neurological
symptoms and symptomology. In a lot of the clients I have seen in the office, this is a contributing factor to
their problems and a large percentage of these issues also have a heavy metal component that is blocking
the metabolic pathways. Again, all part of the reason that Lyme-related issues are not a simple “one item
fixes everything” case. This is where one has to look at so many variables that the conventional allopathic
world dismisses.
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When we look at blood tests for Lyme disease and Lyme-related issues, it opens a completely different set
of issues as most Lyme blood tests are unreliable as indicators of the Lyme infection in that the spirochete
has found a way to infect your white blood cells. Most lab tests rely on the normal function of these cells to
produce the antibodies they are measuring, and if it is the white blood cells that are infected, they will not
respond to produce the antibodies the lab is attempting to measure. Add this to the issue that if the white
blood cells are infected, they do not respond to an infection in the body appropriately. This is one of the
factors that those suffering the most from a Borrelia infection, the less likely that this will be detected on
the standard blood tests. In most cases, in order for a Lyme test to prove useful, the person must go through
some form of treatment first. Once the immune system starts to respond normally, then and only then will
the antibodies present in the conventional laboratory tests.
If your conventional Lyme blood laboratory test came back with a positive IgM antibody reading then the
person must consider this to indicate a positive confirmation of active Lyme in the body. Once again a large
percentage of allopaths will dismiss this reading and tell the person that they do not have an active infection
in their body. Instead they will usually tell the person that it is a false positive and not to worry. Again,
dismissing the person and the problem.
Due to a process known as antigenic variation, the proteins on the outer surface of the Lyme organism
move around, causing your body to see this “germ” as new and different even if it has been living in the
person for years. This is in turn what causes the positive IgM result even years after the initial infection of
Lyme occurred and this process is often referred to as epitope switching.
With all of this information presented, it is one of the contributing factors that I will only use one specific
laboratory for Lyme testing for my clients who want a definitive laboratory test done. The reason I use
this specific lab is that they test the outer surface protein bands and can often detect Lyme while almost
all the conventional and standard blood tests cannot. The lab I prefer also tests for a few strains of the
co-infections such as Babesia and Erthlichia. Again, providing the person being tested with additional
information on what is actually going on with their body and helping to pro-vide that information to help
assess and decide on a course of action in addressing the Lyme issue.
When I look at the majority of people showing up in my offices with Lyme and/or Lyme-related issues,
several items are almost always present as well. The first being some form of a heavy metal toxicity and the
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12 Things Successful People Do Different
What’s your definition of success? Like people, success comes in many shapes and
forms. While our definitions may vary somewhat, there are some basic principles that all
successful people follow. Here are some that you might incorporate into your daily routine.
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1. Create and pursue focused goals.
2. Take decisive and immediate action.
3. Focus on being productive, not being busy.
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5. Avoid the trap of trying to make things perfect.
6. Work outside of their comfort zone.
7. Keep things simple.
8. Focus on making small, continuous improvements.
9. Measure and track their progress.
second being a massive form of fungal overload. When one is working with a person with so many issues,
conditions, infections, co-infections and symptoms, a large umbrella is needed to help assess and deal with
the problems at hand and addressing one item and not several in most cases actually increases issues and
does not decrease the issues. Once again, this has been my experience from working with Lyme issues in
clients and in most cases, the ones who follow the suggestions that are presented, follow the ideas that we
share and do the things that are needed can get a complete reversal of all issues, infections, co-infections
and related using diet, herbs, supplemental modalities and realizing that it will take a few years of dedicated
effort, but, the end result will pay off.
That stated, a few items that have helped people are increasing the probiotic load to help offset the
detrimental effects of the large dose antibiotics that some people have been on. Adding a spice like
Curcumin to the diet to help with inflammatory processes has helped. Cleaning up the parasite, bacteria,
fungal and virus overload in the body as well as improving the detoxification pathways has also helped.
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Just remember, there is no one approach fits all in this instance, it is all related to the individual needs of that
person and all work must be done on an individual basis. Working with a competent practitioner is the only
way to get results.
10.Maintain a positive attitude as they learn from mistakes.
11.Spend time with motivational people.
12.Maintain balance in their life.
Give it a try. Your success may be more bountiful than you can imagine.
Adapted from DailyQuotes.com
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Are you putting off contributing to your IRA? You may want to think twice, because when it
comes to your retirement account, contributing “early” may be better in more ways than one. For
starters, the earlier you begin contributing to your IRA, the better. And if you’ve already started,
it’s important to keep investing on a regular basis. Skipping an annual contribution to your IRA,
or delaying contributions all together, can make a big difference to your overall retirement funds.
For example, if an investor made annual investments of $5,000, earning an eight percent rate of
return compounded annually, contributions from the age of 30 to 65 would grow to $935,511.
Based upon the same investment and rate of return, contributions from the age of 31 to 65 would
total only $861,584. If the investor waited five or ten years more, the results would be even
more drastic. This hypothetical illustration does not reflect actual performance of any particular
investment.
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Also important, but often overlooked, are the benefits of making annual IRA contributions prior
to the April 15 deadline. Instead of making contributions at tax time, investors may consider
making their contributions earlier in the tax year. By contributing earlier, your IRA may grow
even faster, due to compounding.
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funds. Your investment professional can help you with a retirement plan to help you meet your
personal needs, regardless of your age.
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The Earlier the Better
Kathleen Zelenka is a Financial Advisor with The Gormley Furlong Group at Stifel, member SIPC and New
York Stock Exchange, and can be contacted in the Yardley, PA, office at (215) 504-1665.
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Education
Committee
Report
By
Chair
Western Canadian Regional Meeting 2014
Dear Schools and Instructors,
The Senior Education Committee believes it is time to update the three levels
of the I-ACT exams. The last major update was in 2008. They are seeking
volunteers who would like to work on the Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3
exam update sub-committee. The intent is to make the exams more like the
new NBCHT exam.
Next, the Senior Education Committee will be reviewing and updating the
four levels of the I-ACT syllabi. This might include expanding the hours in the Foundation Level
syllabi and/or incorporating the Foundation and Intermediate levels into one level. Your input on
these issues is critically important. Please volunteer to work on the syllabi update sub-committee.
Next, the Senior Education Committee is seeking your input on the possibility of developing a 60
hour webinar to be developed by volunteer instructors to include:
-- Business Ethics
-- Health & Hygiene
-- History
-- Anatomy & Physiology
THANK YOU I-ACT!!! Our vast Canada now has an easier way to do
meetings! We had a RECORD numbers this year, maxing out with 8 on Skype
and two more ‘in house’ sharing my Skype, with a total of TEN members. We
look forward to greater numbers next year and a new Webinar System that will
enable us to have bigger numbers.
Members shared great ideas to bring back to I-ACT, and we had a presentation
about CANCER PREVENTION and a DVD By Dr. Hoffman on Healing
Consciousness. The members that came were: Natasha Dupuis,
Kristin Siegelaar, Jamie Dick, David Dick, Diana Loze, Tinesja Vanel, Elena
Kazakova, Linda Fredine, Judy Patry, Katherine Labonte.
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pathophysiology, pharmacology, etc., for existing therapist could be developed with an exam for
CEU credit. Please volunteer to work on this Master 60 hour webinar sub-committee.
Finally, there is a sub-committee that has been formed to deliberate on the desire to restrict
new instructors to teach Level 1 and 2. Establish an instructor trainer qualifications. Develop a
webinar for Instructors that teach others to be Instructors…. Or evaluate the pros and cons of
an “ADVANCED INSTRUCTOR” Level that is qualified to teach all levels. Your input on these
deliberations is also requested.
Please call the office (210.366.2888) if you would like to volunteer with this project.
Have a great day.
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Notice, I-ACT is Green
As of the Summer 2013 Quarterly, I-ACT has gone
“green.” Your quarterly will be emailed to you.
If you would like to have the quarterly sent to you via regular mail,
you MUST let us know so we can put you on a list.
Just send us an email: homeoffice@i-act.org
and let us know you want/need your future quarterlies via mail.
By receiving an email version of the Quarterly, you help the Association be cost effective and
good stewards of the budget. Should we receive an excessive number of requests for printed
copies, a small fee to cover the printing and mailing may need to be charged;
we’ll let you know.
I-ACT is GREEN!!!
Regional Meetings Scheduled
South Central Regional
Saturday, April 26, 2014 - 9:00 AM
At: Christian Wellness Center
& Day Spa
1011 North Englewood, Tyler, TX 75702
903-593-4025
Contact Debra Christian
or email: debrachristian5554@sbcglobal.net
for more Information or to
Volunteer your time.
General Information for Members
E-Blasts
I-ACT sends out E-Blasts to notify its members of Regional Meetings and other important issues.
If you are not receiving these E-Blasts, please email the I-ACT Office and give your current
e-mail address. We will immediately put your email address on our E-Blast list.
Members Only Section of the I-ACT Web Site
If you have not been to our web site, please go to www.i-act.org. Go to the members only section - contact the office
for your Members Only password. In that location, you can find the I-ACT Member Logo, and additional member
information. In the future, those on our E-Blast list will be sent the current password, so make sure that you are on
our E-Blast list to ensure that you receive the password for our I-ACT Member site.
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Legislative Call To Action!!
This is I-ACT’s 25th year as a membership
association. Protecting consumer access to colon
hydrotherapy and protecting the right of colon
hydrotherapy practitioners to provide these services
is of paramount importance.
Colon Hydrotherapy Advocacy is the designing and
implementation of a proactive legislative strategy.
This strategy includes sustained action by a core
leadership group consisting of dedicated volunteers
and the financial support of everyone.
Legislative
Committee
Report
By
Chair
Our legislative strategy has several components. Key aspects are to educate the therapist
community on the importance of legislative advocacy; educating our clients to solicit
their support; and, finally educating our legislative officials as to who we are as a practitioner group who contribute to
the local economy. Our positive actions will change negative perspectives.
Recently, we witnessed coalition building in Colorado and Connecticut; practitioners who came together and
succeeded in getting new laws protecting colon hydrotherapy.
I-ACT has developed and is populating a state legislative database which includes:
• State legislative cycle, when bills can be introduced
• Number of Senate, House members and legislative districts
• Party in leadership
Connecticut:
Currently, I-ACT members in Connecticut, regulated under the Naturopathic Board want to stand on their own and are
now working toward licensing. Strategic planning meetings are being planned this spring. Any Connecticut therapist
interested may contact Beverley Blass or Constance Jones to get involved.
Illinois:
A core group of Illinois therapists and other interested natural health practitioners will be holding strategy meetings
this summer for a 2015 legislative push. Any Illinois therapist interested may contact Dorothy Chandler to become
involved.
Colorado:
By lending their support and getting involved, Colorado I-ACT members participation made the Colorado Consumer
Protection Law possible. Currently, Colorado health freedom groups have introduced SB032 in an effort to amend
portions of the 2013 consumer protection law. This law currently prohibits the treatment of children by natural health
practitioners without permission from their pediatrician.
Lastly, many of you are acquainted with the work of Marianne Williamson. She is currently running for The US
Congress from California.
Constance Jones shared this link to encourage activism.
Do you consider yourself ‘conscious,’ yet don’t engage politically - See more at: http://spiritualityhealth.com/blog/
alma/heart-heart-marianne-williamson#sthash.H1k4p2Sy.dpuf
“Be the change you wish to see in the world.” Gandhi
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Insurance Information
Professional liability insurance.
Allied Professional Insurance will write professional liability insurance for I-ACT members. You must be a current
member and keep your membership current to be eligible for the insurance. Contact the I-ACT office (210-366-2888)
for the application form, or go to the I-ACT web site - Members Only Section - and download the application from
the web site.
Doctors’ Insurance Agency also writes professional liability insurance for colon hydrotherapists. email them at: info@
doctorsagency.com. They are located at 6 Hamilton Landing, Suite 170, Novato, CA 94949. Phone 415-506-3030.
Another company, CM&F may write liability insurance for colon hydrotherapists (they have dropped numerous
therapists, but some are getting insurance. - call 800-221-4904, or go online to cmfgroup.com. It will be listed as
“Enterostomal Therapist.” They will put a rider in the policy stating colon hydrotherapy if you request; however, it
is not required - this depends on the underwriter of the insurance.
In Canada, try Lloyds of London - check with your local Lloyds of London agent. In the UK, try Balens Insurance
Brokers at 01684 893006.
In the Netherlands, try: Mark Hypotheken & Pensioenen B.V., Therese van Reeuwijk
Oude Delft 103, NL-2611 BD DELFT • tel. +31 152147543 • fax. +31 152126086 • www.markhypotheken.nl
Check around and choose the best policy for you. As other options become available, we will let you know. If you
hear of anything let us know.
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NBCHT approved for 20 CEUs (for each level) when combined with a Case Study/Investigative Report Project
Approved by Florida Massage Board and Georgia Board of Chiropractic—many states allow for reciprocal credit.
New England/New York
South Central
Barbara Chivvis
email:
Maine
Connecticut New York
Debra Christian email
Texas
516-383-9505 bdchiv65@optonline.net
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Vermont
Rhode Island
North East
Rose Mary Polhemus
email:
Pennsylvania
Maryland
973-697-3530
rosemary@earthspringwellness.com
New Jersey
Delaware
D. C.
West Virginia
North Central
Connie Thrush
email Michigan
Kentucky
567-224-1441
connie.peaceathand@gmail.com
Indiana
Ohio
Mid Atlantic
Darlene Holloway
email Virginia
919-380-0023
althealthcenter@peoplepc.com
North Carolina
South Carolina
Mid South
Arkansas
Louisiana
Mississippi
South East
Pam Craig email
Tennessee
North Florida
770-714-6350 pamcraig1@gmail.com
Georgia
Alabama
South Florida
South Florida
Australia - Eastern Region
Michelle King
Gum Tree Retreat
3570 Orara Way, Grafton, NSW, Australia 2460
612-6649-4464 - Email: info@gumtreeretreat.com
Australia - Western Region
or Darlene Holloway 918-380-0023 for an application.
Europe
Lisette Timmermans
Natuurgeneeskundig Therapeut / Aqua Lingua Center for Colon
Hydrotherapy Education
Julianalaan 45, 2628 BB Delft, Netherlands
Phone: +31 15 214 42 21 - E-mail: info@aqua-lingua.eu
Canada - Eastern Region
Paul Schillaci
First Touch Health & Wellness Centre
2361 Lake Shore Rd. W.
Oakville, Ontario L6L1H6, Canada
Phone: 905-220-1190 - E-mail: firsttouchhealth@msn.com
903-593-4025 debrachristian5554@sbc
Oklahoma
New Mexico
651-490-3347
kburich@comcast.com
Minnesota
North Dakota
815-648-4544 ghmelby@gmail.com
Missouri
Iowa
North Mid West
Kristin Burich email
Wisconsin
South Dakota
Mid West
Grace Melby
email
Illinois
Kansas
North West
Russell or Cherie Kolbo253-649-0288 email
Washington
Oregon
Montana
Idaho
Central Mountain
Annette Buxton-Bacon 303-989-6889
Colorado
Utah
Nebraska
Wyoming
California/South West
Suzanne Childre’
310-576-6360 email suzannechildre@ieihealth.com
France Robert
310-576-6360
email francerobert@ieihealt.com
California
Southern Arizona
Nevada
Hawaii
Russell Kolbo
253-649-0288
Hawaii
Canada - Western Region
Katherine Labonte
Dharma Spirit Holistic Health
67 Gleneagles Terrace
Cochrane, Alberta T4C 1W5, Canada
Phone 403-981-3334 - E-mail: k.labonte@dharmaspirit.ca
SE Asia
or Darlene Holloway 918-380-0023 for an application
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Regional Rep
Committee
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By Darlene Holloway
Chair
Spring has finally arrived, and there is a buzz in the air. Our Regional
Representatives have been buzzing around as well, holding regional meetings
for further education.
Katherine Labonte in Western Canada conducted our first regional meeting
using Skype. It was such a success; the meeting was filled to capacity.
Barbara Chivvis held her first meeting on March 29, 2014, in New York, and
Rose Mary Polhemus’ first regional meeting was held on March 30, 2014, in
Pennsylvania.
Three regional meetings in one month… great involvement! Thank you, and way to go Regional Reps!
We have also been flying around getting ready for our 25th year convention. Please be sure to check
out our regional representative booth. It will be buzzing with giveaways and raffle items. We will be
raffling off a Vita Mix, as well as a $6,850.00 gift certificate donated by Prime Pacific. The raffle tickets
for the gift certificate can be purchased through the I-ACT office prior to the convention, or at the
convention. You do not need to be present to win.
Our committee has been active with the Fundraising Committee, bringing in items for our silent auction
that will take place at the I-ACT convention. Some of the items up for auction will be two Cherubun
Enema Systems by Life Stream, a basket from Advance Naturals, and a Basket of Love from Cathy
Windland, just to mention a few.
I would like to express my appreciation to Trishna Craig and Suzanne Gray for their years of service
as Regional Representatives. Each has stepped down from their positions to give someone else the
opportunity to build on the foundation they have laid. Like all of our Regional Representatives, they
have invested much time and hard work providing education in their regions, as well as being involved
with making our conventions run smoothly. Thank you, Suzanne and Trishna, for all your commitment
and dedication to I-ACT!
As your I-ACT Board Member At Large and Chair for the Regional Representative Committee, I am
here for you. Let Suzanne Childre, Co-chair, and I be your voice. Please do not hesitate to let us know
how we can serve you.
I look forward to seeing everyone at our 25th convention. This is going to be an awesome convention!
Check out the agenda on I-ACT’s website. Come have fun and get involved!
With Gratitude.
REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVE COMMITTEE MISSION STATEMENT:
We as Regional Representatives will provide leadership and share the I-ACT story with members and
non-members through regular communication, invitations to join our Association, providing education to
further the profession, and opportunities for testing.
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Dear Members,
We had a great time at our recent meeting.
Thanks to all who came and shared so much. We
had two speakers. Mark Fowler gave us insights
on how and what to look for so that we can grow
in our business no matter how small or big; and,
Tim Martin explained the importance of juicing
and the purity of the choice you make. He also
listed some of the pitfalls in doing some cleansing.
We had a very exciting and informative round table discussion that Dr. Guess, the President of
NBCHT, helped with. We learned the importance of watching what we say and put on our websites to protect ourselves, as well as our Profession. One of the members suggested that I-ACT provide a few templates
that members could purchase for their websites, so that we all stay safe and I-ACT has another fundraiser.
Send the office your input on this idea. The next 25 years will be growing fast with all the fresh, new,
action-packed ideas from more members.
We have an artist in our midst that is going to work on our Regional T-Shirt for the 25th Anniversary
here in Los Angeles this June. Get your reservation in, as this will be a crowded Convention with all the
excitement we are hearing. We will have great speakers and wonderful times to share. DON’T MISS OUT
ON THIS ONE, THE HAPPY 25TH!
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Information on Approved A&P Courses
Fund Raising Committee Mission Statement:
Your students may take an A&P course through their local community college or university. If they have
taken an Anatomy & Physiology course for massage, from a state licensed school that provided at least 45
hours of classroom time, that course will also count.
There is one course that may be used for the A&P pre-requisites.
Your student may take the Delmar course through CENGAGE Learning ONLY if you as the instructor or
school register with Delmar and set up the program. It goes through you. Students may not just call Delmar, it doesn’t work that way. The Instructor must Contact :
Claudine DeChant: Cengage Learning at, 5 Maxwell Dr., Clifton Park, NY 12065 (p) 800.998.7498 x2598
or email: Becky.Chateauneuf@cengage.com. Valid in the USA.
The Fund Raising Committee will help promote the validity
of Colon Hydrotherapists with action and information on the
legal right to provide colon hydrotherapy within the US and our
International neighbors. We will be raising funds for legal and
legislative representation now and into the future, as well as
funding for educational and scientific research studies. This will
help us all become independent, qualified professionals with the
validating statistics that we need to move forward in our profession. The aim of our legislative efforts is to expand our outreach
efforts to our members and non-members. We look forward to
taking on the process of reenergizing and refocusing certain aspects
tive activities.
Fundraising
Committee
Report
By
Gail Marie Palms
Chair
of our legisla-
Over the last couple of months, I have sent out letters asking for volunteers to help
with formatting, recipes, and the creation of our cookbook. As of right now, the
cookbook is 82% completed with just over two hundred recipes! If anyone else is
interested in sending any last minute recipes to be included, the deadline will be
April 20th, so that we can finalize the project and send it to print by the end of the
month. Finally, I just want to say a huge thank you again to Judith M. Toscano, ND
(Dr. Jude), from Lotus Wellness Cottage in Stuart, VA; Diana Loze from Mississauga,
ON; and Donna Hoenninger, for their help in making this cookbook a reality.
Information for Those Seeking a Job
Looking for a Job?
Go to the I-ACT web site and then go to the members only section. Inside you will find
numerous job opportunities.
If you are looking to be employed, you may email us and we will list your name as someone
looking for employment.
If you are seeking someone to employ, send us an email with your information and we will
post your opening in our E-Blasts.
We are always open to any ideas to help keep the fund raising account afloat and
tangible without donating too much of our own money. I am also hoping to find volunteers who would like to join me in this venture to raise money. Please email me with
any ideas or let me know if you’re interested in helping.
We look forward to taking on the process of reenergizing and refocusing certain
aspects of our industry.
Sincerely,
Gail Marie Palms (gaylepalms@hotmail.com)
Judith Toscano, ND
Diana Loze
Fund Raising Committee
Best of luck!
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Professional
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Ethics
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Report
Thank You Therapists!
20th. ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION!
Over $20,000.00 Prizes!
Many Ways to Enter!
DRAWING: June 2014
At I-ACT Convention
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Recent grievances pertaining to proper sanitation of colon
hydrotherapy premises and equipment maintenance have
prompted a review of the current Standard Operating
Procedures (SOP) and Colon Hydrotherapy Manual to ensure
our members are aware that public health and safety is a
priority.
By
Chair
The committee has requested and received board approval to revise the aforementioned
documents to include the public health guidelines outlined in our association’s legislative
packet. Notification to all members will be provided once all revisions are completed.
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Grievance
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• Great Prizes!
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Convention
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A non-member colon hydrotherapy business
in Stockbridge, GA, infringed on the I-ACT
copyright and intellectual property by placing the
association logo on their website and claiming
membership and certification. A letter was sent
in February and a recent review of the website shows that the logo has been removed.
Members, please review your website and marketing material and make this correction
if needed. The I-ACT membership logo may be downloaded from the members only
section on the I-ACT website for your use. www.i-act.org
Lastly, the Grievance and Website Compliance committees are now subcommittees of
Professional Standards and Ethics. This blending allows subcommittee actions to flow
directly into the PSEC for revision or implementation of standards. Grievance committee
members will remain at the board level.
If you’re looking to get involved consider the Professional Standards and Ethics
Committee.
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A Workplace Resolution You Can Keep
We’ve all been caught in the trap of making new year’s resolutions only to find we can’t or don’t
want to keep them. We decide that we are going to be more healthy, exercise more, shed those extra
10 pounds – you know how the list goes. And, at the beginning of every year, there are a plethora of
resources to help keep your health-related resolutions focused and on track.
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the distance? You started out doing well, but time seems to be the biggest culprit for resolutions
losing steam, especially given that work can take so much out of
you. That’s right, it’s the “9 to 5 syndrome” that can be the biggest
counterproductive measure to keeping your resolution.
OSHA has named stress a workplace hazard. Stress costs business
and industry more than $300 billion every year in productivity and lost
revenues. So it stands to reason that if we reduce our stress through
healthy practices at work, we can improve our health and stay on track
to keep that health-related resolution. Here are three tips that everyone
can employ:
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you do it every hour or in between clients, be intentional about
taking a breath. Get up, stretch and take notice of what’s
happening around and in you. Whether you set a timer or you put
a post-it note on your computer, make it a point to be “in tune”
with yourself through your working day.
• Work in a workout. A little bit of exercise goes a long way, even if you can’t make it to the
gym for a full workout. Try a few simple stretches or arm circles to get the energy flowing
again. Take a walk during a break. Park at the far end of the parking lot. Use the stairs.
• Schedule a meeting for one. Keep your mind and spirit clear from chaos by scheduling
a weekly meeting with the most important person you know – you! Whether it’s Monday
afternoon or Friday morning, close your door, turn off email and the cell phone. You’ll be
amazed at what you can accomplish when you take time to prepare and plan for your success.
Resolve to be a more healthy you. Just because it’s spring doesn’t mean you have to wait until the
new year to get started. Take steps every day for less stress and more wellness.
Adapted from an article by Raquel Braemer, HealthLink Medical Center
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We have been talking about this exam for years, and many of you have not taken this exam. This exam is now
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Connie was adamant about increasing the professionalism of colon hydrotherapists, and was a staunch
supporter of the NBCHT. She would be excited to know that we have an exam that is being accepted by some
states, as this is the first step in making colon hydrotherapy a truly recognized profession.
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We were saddened to hear of the passing of I-ACT Founder, Connie Allred. Connie was a great inspiration to
many of us, and she will be missed.
By William “Bill” Tiller, ND.
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We believe any colon hydrotherapist that is practicing properly and following I-ACT guidelines can pass the
NBCHT exam. However, if you are concerned or if you have test anxiety, then to help prepare you for this
exam, I-ACT has a preparatory course. The cost for the webinar or DVDs is only $150.00. Contact the I-ACT
office to register for this new webinar or to get the DVDs. Then take the National Board Certification Exam
and get certified by the NBCHT.
We look forward to seeing you all at the 2014 I-ACT Convention.
Thank you for doing your part to help us grow our Association and our profession.
Sincerely,
Edgar Guess, MD
NBCHT President
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the
25th Anniversary Celebration
of
I-ACT
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Friday, June 20, 2014
at
Seven O’clock in the evening
Crystal Ballroom
Millennium Biltmore Hotel
Los Angeles, California
Formal ~ Semi Formal
{ Vintage attire acceptable }
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Letter to the Members from the I-ACT President:
Dear I-ACT Members,
It is with heavy heart that I write this letter to you.
Our beloved founder, Connie Allred, passed away on
March 24, 2014. She was an inspirational leader and
a visionary for our profession.
It was Connie, with a small number of other likeminded colon hydrotherapists, who in 1989 founded
ACTA, the American Colon Therapy Association. A
few years later, this association evolved into I-ACT.
Connie founded the Internal Environment Institute
(IEI) that was the first colon hydrotherapy school
recognized by CA. Many of us learned the “Allred
Technique” at her school.
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the original testing that was
performed as early as the 1994
I-ACT Convention.
Through her hard work
and dedication, she laid the
cornerstone for our profession.
She set high standards and
demanded others exceed those standards.
She understood the value of colon hydrotherapy
and championed its use. She stood tall against the
California Medical Board when they tried to shut
down colon hydrotherapy in July 1992, ... and she
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It is unusual for one person to have such a dramatic
impact on a profession, and we all have been blessed
to have known Connie. Our profession has been
blessed through her high standards and unceasing
demand for perfection. Her clients and those in need
were blessed through her caring heart and nurturing
touch.
Thank you Delmar Vogel for your fantastic donation. You can purchase your raffle tickets
early by calling the office. You do not have to be preesent to win.
Tickets are $25.00 each. Contact the I-ACT office, or purchase your raffle tickets on line
Good Luck!!!
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At her passing, she has passed the standard for each
of us to pick up and to follow her guidance and
leadership, and continue to move our profession
forward. We will not let her down.
So, mark your calendar for June 19, at the 2014
I-ACT Annual Convention, as we will celebrate the
beautiful life of Connie Allred.
Gail Naas
The theme for this years
Convention is “Lights
Camera, I-ACTion”. You
will see the movie theme
throughout our convention.
Come and celebrate the
Hollywood Theme.
This year, we will also be
celebrating the 25th year
of our Association. Our
25th Year Anniversary
Celebration includes great speakers, new events
which includes a Past Board Member’s Screen Guild
Recognition Party. We have great speakers under
contract for this event, Habib Sadeghi, MD; Dr.
Robert Young; Naima Sachdev, MD; Stephen Holt,
MD; Bo Wagner, MD; Dicqie Fuller, ND; Kristen
Eykel; Mark Fowler; Peter Margo; Roger Bezanis;
and, The Blender Girl, Tess Masters; and more.
This may be the best list of speakers we have ever
had. Don’t miss out. Make sure you register now.
In addition, we will have a special Wednesday
evening event with numerous speakers sharing their
stories. This will be a fund raiser, just like last
year, so pay your $50 and sign up now. This event
will be open to the public; we have already begun
advertising in Natural Awakenings magazine.
Make sure you check out the Regional Rep Booth.
This committee has worked hard getting raffle prizes
and more.
Need a little challenge and fun while at the
Convention, you will not want to miss our newest
addition, a “Murder Mystery”, more clues to follow!
This will be a special time. Few membership
associations last to 25 years. We have lasted and we
are growing stronger. Can we count on you to help
enjoy our convention, our growth and our excitement
and move our profession forward?
See you in California.
In Your Service,
Gail Naas
I-ACT President
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Disclaimer:
I-ACT neither endorses, approves, nor supports any products advertised in this Quarterly Newsletter. These advertisements are provided
to the membership by each advertiser. Additionally, the readers should assure themselves that the material presented herein is current and
applicable at the time it is read. The authors cannot warrant that the material will continue to be accurate. Readers should verify statements
before relying on them. No statement herein shall be considered a legal opinion nor a substitute for the advice of an attorney. For the most
recent and complete interpretation of laws, please consult an attorney.
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I-ACT Policy Statements:
I-ACT recommends the use of currently registered FDA equipment and only disposable speculums, rectal
tubes, or rectal nozzles. However, should the Therapist use reusable speculums, these speculums should, at a
minimum, be autoclaved for sanitation and cleanliness (30 minutes). Additionally, the autoclave unit must be
tested and inspected by competent authority at least four times per year- maintain documentation. (Under NO
conditions should a disposable speculum or rectal tube be reused).
I-ACT recognizes the FDA classifies equipment used to instill water into the colon through a nozzle inserted
into the rectum to evacuate the contents of the colon into three distinct classes; Class I (Enema Kits), Class II
and Class III are (Colon Irrigation Systems). Follow the guidelines of your manufacturer, as approved by the
FDA for the type of equipment (devices) you are using. Make no claims as to the use of your device other
than those approved by the FDA.
The main differences between Class I and Class II devices:
The code of federal regulations CFR 876.5210 & 876.5220 describe the differences between the Class I and
the Class II devices. From that regulation, a Class I device is an enema system and does not include “colonic
irrigation devices”. A “colon irrigation device” is a Class II device, which in part is described as: “The
system is designed to allow evacuation of the contents of the colon during the administration of the colonic
irrigation.
The Class I Device:
· The Class I device is defined as an enema system and may not have temperature control, temperature
gauges or water purification as part of the device. Class I enema systems must be self-administered.
· Manufacturers of Class I devices are not required to have third party oversight as they need not comply
with the good manufacturing practices and record keeping that are required of Class II manufacturers.
Class I devices are not as heavily regulated and controlled by the FDA as Class II devices are.
· Owners of Class I devices may not market their service using the terms “colonics or colonic irrigation”
in describing the scope of their practice of evacuating the contents of the lower bowel.
The Class II Device:
· The Class II Device is a “colonic irrigation device”.
· Manufacturers of Class II devices are required to have third party oversight and must comply with the
good manufacturing practices and record keeping that are required by the FDA. Class II devices are
heavily regulated and controlled by the FDA.
· The FDA requires Class II devices to be sold and used on or at the order of a physician or health care
practitioner. This may be different in each state.
Although I-ACT is not aware of any laws that preclude you from assisting an individual with an enema,
I-ACT does want you to consider upgrading your equipment to the equipment that provides the greatest safeguards to the public. In this profession, that would be equipment marketed as Class II devices.
Remember that I-ACT strongly recommends that all I-ACT members use FDA registered Class II devices or
devices equivalent to Class II devices regulated by the appropriate agency in your country. Only individuals
using FDA registered equipment will be placed on the I-ACT Web Site. Purchase equipment at your own
risk. Ensure you are in compliance with your local, state, federal and country guidelines. Ensure that equipment you purchase is cleared for use in your country.
I-ACT recognizes there are two distinct types of colon irrigation systems; open and closed systems. However,
it is I-ACT policy that the colon hydrotherapist / technician is always in attendance / or is immediately
available to the client throughout the session. The degree of assistance is to be in compliance with the
instructions of the manufacturer of the equipment as registered with the FDA, and/or as directed by a
physician.
The policy on insertion is to follow the instruction of the referring physician; the guidelines of the
manufacturer as approved by the FDA; or the directives from the authority of your city, county, state, or
country ordinances.
I-ACT recommends that you do not put the initials (CT) for colon hydrotherapist after your name, write it out
in full. According to most state laws, putting initials after your name is not allowed unless you are licensed or
have a degree from an accredited professional school.
Advertising copy which states or implies that colon hydrotherapy can treat any disease, promise cure for any
disease, or that makes unsubstantiated medical claims SHALL NOT be used.
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Following is a list of our new members for the period January 1, 2014 through March 31, 2014.
We are glad to have you as members. Remember, at I-ACT you are important to us!
First Name
Casey Emelia
Laura
Amanda
Yelizaveta
Roza
Irena
Olga
G'Anna
Brea
Diana
Laura
Pamela
Ani
Leah
Michelle
Dr. Joyce
Victoria
Lorri
Mariel
Cynthia
Sandra
Leda
Livia
Laudicea
Song
Monica
Gulnora
Laura
Dana
Leslie
Tammy
Nurhan
Rachel
Alexandria
Michelle
Amanda
Kristin
Lauren Karen
Tania
Wilma
Fred
Luna
Teresa
Cristina
Heidi
Marianella
Angelique
Michele
Darriel
Amram
Natasha
Kristin
Taquiya
Monica
Qiong
Mei
Michelle
Rebecca
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Powell
Chin-‐Smith
Duck
Dooner
Katseva
Feldman
Negelev
Kalinina
Dennis
McLay
Guevara
Hollar
Wheeler
Sarkissians
Sturgis
Graham
Bellamy
Gray
Lorentz
Torres
Lombardi
Nogueira
Fernandes
de Alencar Neves Costa
da Silva
Lee
Garrido
Elgizooli
Saldivar
Hasten
O'Halloran
Schmidt
Istekli
Handley
Foster
Freitas
Kimmel
Darfus
Jordan
Johnson
Lynch
Custodio
Lavassani
Hart
Trevaskis
Tommeraasen
Parres
Pratt
Mermet
Hoot
Perkins
Kahn
Dubuis
Siegelaar
Freeman
Lowry
Chen
Jiao
Adams
Bernstein
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International Association for Colon Hydrotherapy
Quarterly
Spring 2014

Spring 2014 - International Association for Colon Hydrotherapy

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