Energy Concepts News

2012 - The Best Year Ever!!

2012-01-01T17:41:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year toeveryone! 2012 is truly here, so we may as well charge headlong into health andsuccess! That will probably mean makinga few positive changes, new habits, and better choices.

In 2012 EnergyConcepts will continue to be committed to providing guidance and education onhow to make those better choices regarding your health. New-trition by Carla classes scheduledJanuary through March are specifically designed to teach Self-Assessment for Self-Care. These classes will teach you how to completeour new Self Assessment Record available on our website and what it all means.

Then April throughDecember we will return to the basics and learn “THE EIGHT BUILDING BLOCKS TOOPTIMAL HEALTH”. Even if you have attended previous Building Block classes, youwill be amazed at how much you will still learn. There are some Fifth Tuesday classes thrownin throughout the year also, so check out our website for those topics.

This first Tuesdayof January (3^rd) we will repeat “CHEM STRIP BASICS” – how to do yourown urinalysis and a beginning understanding of how to interpret the results. This will be followed in February with “VITALSIGNS”, then in March with “THE IMPORTANCE OF TEMPERATURES”. By attending these classes you will have thebasic skills and understanding to monitor unique aspects to your metabolism andthe function of various organ systems.

Our first “FifthTuesday” will also be in January (31^st). A revised “HOLISTIC WEIGHT MANAGEMENT” classwill hopefully inspire those who want to finally conquer that food monster. Carla has! Since she last taught this classshe has conquered about 15 pounds of the monster. The mind-body connection, your relationshipwith food, a plan and baby steps of success are the keys to permanent lifestylechanges. You don’t need to pay for aspecial weight loss program or put yourself through any dangerous treatments ordrugs. Permanent change is already within you.

Ronnie and I remindourselves often that ‘we did not sign up for popular’. To be honest, it is notalways fun to be contrary. That is why we get very excited when we hear ourmessage and see the science we follow starting to emerge in the voices ofscience, health and research. And it isalso why we have such great appreciation for our clients who dare to bedifferent and recognize that truth resonates.

Thank you and see you soon!!

Two more classes in 2011!

2011-11-26T19:32:00.001-08:00

The Fifth Tuesdayof November is here and that means a special class at Energy Concepts! Don’t miss “The Anti-Inflammatory Eating Plan– EXPLAINED” this coming Tuesday, Nov. 29^th. This class topic is a “bottom line”presentation and will summarize all of our natural health teaching. So being summative in nature we, of course,cannot include all the interesting details that our regular classes provide.But, we will provide articles; show you links, resources and references for youto ‘know for yourself’.

Class will startpromptly at 6:00pm in Suite I in our new building. As a reminder we are now located at 300 E.Sunshine next to Jefferson Avenue Baptist Church. Enter from the back or south side of thebuilding and you will easily find us. Classes are usually less than two hours in length and the fee is $10 perperson, which includes several handouts and an opportunity to ask questions.

2011 classes atE.C. will finish on the first Tuesday of December (Dec. 6^th). We’ll end the year with “The Truth About Cancer”. Like most diseases, this diagnosis is fueledby ignorance and fear. Read thedescription of this class on our website and bring a friend to learn more.

We will not behaving our Meet/Learn/Question (MLQ) class on the third Tuesday of December as originallyplanned. We will all be busy preparingfor Christmas I’m sure. Stay tuned forour 2012 class schedule being developed now. It is looking like our regular classes may be moving to Harrison, AR andnew topics may be offered quarterly in Springfield. We are undecided on Question/Answer typeclasses, but we will remain available to answer questions by email or phoneconsults.

Don't forget all of the Truth About Classes and Basic Why & How classes are available in a Windows version for your personal learning at $10 per class. Just ask and we will provide instructions on how you can have your own copy.

We hope everyonehas had a wonderful holiday so far and it continues into the New Year. Every year that marches by is another step inthe direction of good health without medical intervention (intrusion)! Be informed and be ready to practice‘self-care’. You will not find optimalhealth in your insurance plan or prescriptions, rather it will be found in yourrefrigerator and cupboard.

E.C. Update!

2011-10-20T20:00:00.000-07:00

Here is an update for those who are wondering...

We are trying to squeeze into a very nice, very small office space at 300 E. Sunshine, Suite H. This is the brick building immediately west of (next to) Jefferson Avenue Baptist Church. Parking and the entrance are on the back or south side of the building. Don't just drop in though because we will be there by appointment only.

We are hoping to have classes in the same building in a different vacant office space. We will be charged a fee to use this room so our M.L.Q. (Meet, Learn, Question) class fee will be the same as the First Tuesday class, $10 per person. We are looking into other alternative locations for classes, so this may change in the future.

The classes will be much more of a contact point with clients as orders can be made and picked up at each class. And don't forget first time visitors may attend the M.L.Q. class without charge, so bring a friend or two! We will spend a few minutes introducing ourselves, our program and philosophy to any newcomers.

The first Tuesday of November happens to be Nov. 1st. Sounds like a good re-starting point to us! So we plan to continue The Truth About Series by discussing The Truth About Saturated Fat. A brief description of this class is on our web site. Tell your friends, spread the word and come see our new dig!

Remember, come to 300 E. Sunshine, park and enter on the south side and be there by 6:00 p.m. for a good seat and the class fee is $10 per person.

Thank you everyone, looking forward to seeing you!

E.C. Update!

2011-10-15T20:18:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone -

We thought we'd update you on our transition. Our garage remains full of boxes, chairs, books, files and furniture as we wait for our new office space. We are applying for a one room office space at 300 E. Sunshine (the building next to Jefferson Avenue Baptist Church) and hope to get that worked out this coming week. There is a large common area that we are requesting to have classes in, but again this is all speculative at this point.

Here are 12 adjustments and improvements we've established so far:

1. We were informed on moving day that our price for Loomis Enzymes has increased $2.00 per bottle, therefore our prices will reflect that increase when we are back in business.
2. We are planning on two classes per month. Hopefully the first and third Tuesday of each month.
3. The first Tuesday class will be the usual special topic and remain $10 per person.
4. The third Tuesday class will be a M.L.Q. class (Meet/Learn/Question). This will be a combination of our Meet & Greet, Mini-Topic and Question/Answer offerings in the past.
5. New, first time visitors may attend this MLQ class at no charge; a $5 per person fee will remain for those who are not first time visitors.
6. We will have a Client Order Form available at each class for clients to order enzymes or soap. Their order will need to be pre-paid and will be available by the following Tuesday.
7. Due to our anticipated small space we will not keep an inventory. Product will need to be ordered and payment processed before we order.
8. Our new assessment structure for new clients is now posted on our web site. We have found the 1 hour Intro and 2 hour assessment (total 3 marathon hours) is too difficult for everyone involved. We hope the new structure supports our mission to teach Personal Responsibility for Personal Health by teaching more self assessment as well as decrease consultations to 1 hour at a time. We also intend to provide more consultation by phone after receiving self assessment results prior to the consult. This will especially be beneficial for many long distance clients.
9. For current clientele, we will continue to be available for office appointments, but will request assessment data such as temperatures, pulses, pHs, and updated food diary with each appointment. Chem strip urinalysis and 'mini-challenge' will continue to be a part of our assessment as we feel necessary.
10. Appointments will be kept at 1 hour length.
11. In time more office and phone appointments will be conducted by Carla as Ronnie's availability dictates.
12. We anticipate similar office hours such as Tuesdays and Thursdays. However, we will be starting Educational classes in Harrison, Arkansas once per month and may have to close early on that day.

Now, that is a lot to process... So please email any questions or comments as you think of them. Thank you VERY much for your patience. We are honored by your good work at being healthy and we continue to rely on your referrals.

We'll try to send another update by the end of this coming week! May you all embrace this beautiful season and we hope to see you soon!

Carla & Ronnie

We're Moving!!

2011-10-06T10:50:00.000-07:00

We barely got the word out and it's already happening! This is our last week in Suite L! So we are excited to quickly find a place to land. We will let you know through this newsletter as soon as we have a new address.

We will also let you know our plans for classes and any other changes that come up. Please let your friends and others who may not receive this newsletter know about our sudden move.

Our phone number will remain as well as our email, although there may be a 2-3 day delay in transferring the phone number to a different phone.

Thanks for your patience through this transition. We look forward to these changes and improvements in our educational practice!

Fall Line Up at Energy Concepts

2011-10-02T17:40:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone! We hope you are enjoying the beautiful fall weather before the cold winds start to blow. Well, let's not think about the cold winds just yet. One season at a time please, one month at a time and truly one day at a time would serve us better wouldn't it? OK, so let's look at the month of October at E.C.

We're going strong on our Tuesday classes and invite you to the challenge and privilege of learning with us about our amazing human body. Below is the 'Fall Line-Up' of topics that will be presented on Tuesdays in our classroom 6-8pm. The first Tuesday class is $10 per person and the remaining classes are $5 per person.

The rumor is E.C. may be moving and the rumor is true (so is it a rumor??), but our mission remains to provide natural health education, consultation and guidance. We do not know where or when changes will take place, but we do know what is steadfast; Personal Responsibility for Personal Health. And we are committed to empowering others to make holistic health decisions based on truth rather than propaganda.

October 4: The Truth About Osteoporosis

October 11: Question/Answer, mini-topic "casein"

October 18: Basic Why & How - Enzymes

October 25: Question/Answer, mini-topic "goitrogens"

Don't think for one minute that if you've attended one of these topics in the past - you really don't need to hear it again! Every class somehow becomes its own unique learning experience. No rote learning here! The classes are dynamic and reveal new jewels of wisdom and/or inspiration simply by the nature and passion of talking about our health. Those who have been in our classes know full well the rich 'rabbit trails' we journey together. Ronnie takes us on a rabbit trail and Carla gently gets us back on track! What a fun and 'concentric' (look it up!) way to learn!

Don't miss out! The information is too important, now more than ever! See you soon!

"NEW"trition by Carla upcoming classes!

2011-08-28T19:06:00.000-07:00

The body talks! and the urine tells all! How many of you would like to learn a simple way to assess hydration, infection, pH, liver and kidney function and more? Don't miss The Fifth Tuesday class this week (30th) entitled "Be Your Own Ronnie". We will discuss and demonstrate the use of ChemStrip 10 urinalysis test strips; one simple and affordable health assessment tool that we offer in our practice. This class is not recorded so this is a one-time live presentation. We hope everyone can attend!

September also holds more great learning opportunities. The first Tuesday class, Sept. 6, will be The Truth About Lectins & Polyamines. This class will explain the health dangers of "sticky proteins" and "dead flesh proteins" as found in aged produce and meat. Sadly, our society prefers rotten food. If you cannot make it to class, you will want to purchase the recorded version and begin making life-saving food choices.

Question and Answer classes will continue to be on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month (13th, 27th). Mini-topics for each have not been selected at this time, so please let us know of any topic you want to learn about. We always appreciate your suggestions!

The third Tuesday (20th) will be A Basic Why & How class on Gelatin. Discover the amino acids/proteins that are missing in our diet and why they are so important!

Reminder: "New"trition by Carla classes start at 6pm in our Holistic Education classroom. The entrance is from the west parking lot. The First and Fifth Tuesday class fee is $10 per person and the remaining classes are $5 per person.

You will not find the information in these classes anywhere else in the Springfield area. We hope you will take advantage of them and expand your thinking while you increase your health!

Everyone have a safe Labor Day weekend! We will see you soon!

August @ EC

2011-07-28T10:04:00.000-07:00

July was here and gone.. We started the month learning The Truth About Diabetes, so if you missed that class, remember it is recorded. We can send it to you on a flash drive, handouts and all. Just let Carla know by emailing or leaving a message if you want the Diabetes class or any of the other recorded classes. The 4GB flash drive cost is currently $12 and classes are $10 each. Or bring in your own flash drive and we can load classes onto it.

Speaking of recorded classes, video production of classes is just now getting started. It will take some time, but we hope all classes to be on DVD and available through our web site by the end of 2012.

Also in July we learned about minerals, enzymes, answered lots of questions and shared many good recipes. Two recipe links have been added to our Members’ Only section of the web site on the Recipes Page.

FYI: Our Holistic Education classes have taken a new name for promotion and marketing and future DVD purposes. “New”trition By Carla (coined by Carla’s mother) will be the title of her education program. Even though the concepts taught are not exactly ‘new’, they are certainly mind-bending to those of conventional thinking.

August classes are listed below. Note the week of August 15th our office will be closed and there will NOT be a class on the 16th. It was to be a Basic Why & How class on pHs, but again, that is a recorded class. If you want to learn about pH, what it means, how to monitor, please request the recording.

The first and fifth Tuesday classes are $10 per person and the others are $5 per person. All classes are Tuesdays, 6-8pm in our Holistic Education Classroom (west parking lot).

August 2: The Truth About Inflammation (see our web site for a description of this class. Inflammation is the most fundamental condition that underlies all disease and symptoms. Lessen inflammation/Improve health and function!)

August 9: Q&A, mini-topic: Health Benefits of Donating Blood

August 16: CLOSED

August 23: Q&A, mini-topic: The Health Benefits of a Hobby

August 30: Fifth Tuesday Class – “BE YOUR OWN DOCTOR/RONNIE” (We all know Ronnie is not a doctor, thank goodness, but we are going to teach you one thing he does for his clients. The new ‘twist’ to this class beyond home remedies, will be Chem Strip urine testing. Chem Strips can be an added home tool to assess hydration, kidney function, pH, protein, glucose, liver function, infection, and more).

We look forward to seeing new and familiar faces in class and always appreciate everyone’s desire to learn.

July 2011 @ Energy Concepts

2011-06-28T11:32:00.000-07:00

As cliché as it sounds, Energy Concepts is heating up in July! We are going to talk about a very “hot” topic, DIABETES, in our “The Truth About” class on July 5th. So sunburn and all from your outdoorsy weekend don’t miss this opportunity to be empowered and informed about yet another misunderstood chronic disease. Find out why diabetes is not a sugar problem, but an unsaturated fat problem. Find out how you can prevent high blood sugars without medications and/or insulin.

All classes start at 6pm in our Holistic Education classroom and the fee for the Diabetes class is $10 per person while the other classes are $5 per person.

Our July Q&A classes will feature two mini-topics: MINERALS and RECIPES (see below).

Our Basic Why & How class for July will be ENZYMES.

Please take notice of our re-worded Home page on our web site (www.energyconcepts101.com). It may seem we are trying to scare people away, but of course we are not. It is extremely important to enter the doors to our office with an open mind and a willingness to learn. We are not here to convince, but to teach. Our desire and mission is to guide others’ in their learning process while we continue to learn ourselves. Total agreement is not necessary, but neither is argument. All the questions from past programming are honored; however, there is no place to defend conventional wisdom in our practice. We hope this home page will initiate open discussions of human science, biochemistry, cell biology, correct nutrition and all that good stuff!!

Class Schedule:

July 5 – The Truth About Diabetes
July 12 – Q&A: mini-topic Minerals
July 19 – Basic Why & How: Enzymes
July 26 – Q&A: mini-topic Recipes (bring your favorite(s) on a recipe card and we will make copies for everyone in attendance. Also, the recipes from the Holistic Weight Management Class will be available. We will discuss appropriate substitutions and on-line resources for healthy recipes.

See you in class! Be safe this holiday weekend celebrating freedom!

June 2011 - Enter Summer!

2011-06-01T14:35:00.000-07:00

Thank you to all who attended our Fifth Tuesday class in May entitled Holistic Weight Management. It was intentionally not the expected presentation that would give yet another ‘magic bullet’ diet and exercise plan. In fact, we did not have much new to say regarding food choices for health than what we usually say at every class and client encounter.

There is little difference in eating for health and eating for weight loss from a nutritional standpoint, the difference boils down to how much. That may sound simple, just eat less, right?

But as we focused on in this class, eating less or not over-eating is quite complicated. It involves stress, adrenals, cortisol and other hormones which all contribute to “toxic weight”; it involves one’s relationship with food and self and one's emotional association with eating. Thus not over-eating isn’t just about will power, but a reaching a deeper consciousness and awareness for permanent change to take place. “Become thin from within” is the only permanent weight management strategy.

Some clients have expressed a desire to form a weight management accountability/support group, so please let Carla know if you are interested. This group could possibly meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month before the scheduled Question/Answer class and could go for 10 weeks. What do you think?

So what is happening the rest of June at EC? As always, we have class every Tuesday evening at 6pm in our Classroom (listed below). The first Tuesday class (June 7) fee is $10 per person and remaining classes are $5. Please see our website for descriptions of classes.

June 7 – The Truth About Blood Pressure
June 14 – Q&A: mini topic-Serotonin
June 21 – Basic Why & How: Gelatin
June 28 – Q&A: mini topic – Pregnenolone

P.S. (in case anyone is wondering..) The on-line survey promised in last month's newsletter obviously did not happen, so it will hopefully be ready to send out this month!

Come what MAY @ E.C.

2011-04-29T16:05:00.000-07:00

There are FIVE Tuesdays in May! So at Energy Concepts that means an extra special class on the fifth Tuesday (May 31) and it is going to be a doosey! How long have clients been asking for weight loss information and how long have we been saying “weight normalization occurs with health building”?

But alas, the dissatisfaction with that response has won out. So the fifth Tuesday of May Carla will present “Holistic Weight Management”. We will hit this very complex, often demoralizing and extremely important subject head on. Whether you are 10 lbs. overweight or 100 lbs; be prepared to go deep and seriously consider the many factors involved in weight gain and loss. There is a lot more to it than willpower and calories. We will learn about the phenomena of ‘motivation’, that elusive inspiration that we long to possess!

In our usual fashion, we will provide scientific based information that will conflict with ‘conventional wisdom’, but has been proven a successful weight loss approach (without damaging your health!) You will receive handouts, a simple Metobolic Typing Test, and even some recipes. The fee for this class is $10 per person and will start at 6pm in our Holistic Education classroom. Be ready to do it right and for good!

Don’t forget the other Tuesdays!! Especially the first Tuesday, May 3rd. This will be the first of a series of eight “Truth About Classes”. This class is entitled “The Truth About Cholesterol”. If you or someone you care about has been told to take a cholesterol lowering medication to reduce the risk of heart disease, you need to know the truth. Come find out why we agree with the published statement, “Everything your doctor knows about cholesterol is WRONG”. This class fee for the Truth About Classes are also $10 per person.

Here are more Tuesday classes and topics to look forward to this month. These classes are only $5 per person:

• May 10th – Question & Answer, plus Mini Topic: Alpha Lapoic Acid
• May 17th – Basic Why & How: The Importance of pH
• May 24th – Question & Answer, plus Mini Topic: Vitamin E

Lastly, be looking for an on-line anonymous survey that I will be sending out sometime this month. The purpose is to collect your thoughts and opinions about our Educational Program and also your preferences for future learning opportunities. It is critical that we listen to our learners to be the most effective instructors, so this evaluation is one method to do that.

Thanks to all who are eager to learn and willing to discover truth!

April 2011

2011-03-31T16:39:00.000-07:00

Has it been a month already??? The days are flying by here at Energy Concepts! I think of the last words of the Wicked Witch of the West in Wizard of Oz, “What a whirl, what a whirl, what a whirl…” Of course, she was sinking into oblivion…but our ‘whirl’ seems to be accelerating us ever upward and forward.

We appreciate our clients more than ever when we see their desire to be healthy and willingness to learn. We wish it were easier. We wish half of what we saw on TV, marketing ads, even reports of ‘scientific studies’ were accurate and had our best interest at heart. Then we could learn on the fly as we go through our busy days and let the media spoon feed us information.

As it is, we have to look the other way and take more precious time to dig out the truth. This is our challenge to anyone whose path crosses ours. For those of you who are doing this, who come to classes, read and study the material we recommend, we are so grateful and honored.

Remember that a “lie will travel around the world while truth is putting on its boots”. Be looking for The Truth About classes starting in May and be prepared to get your eyes opened!

April will bring springtime (we hope) and lots of new discoveries as we share with our clients some interesting topics. See the schedule below and please visit our web site for more information. You may also call or email if you have any questions about classes.

But first, a few notes to pass on:

1. Please welcome Carla’s mom (Anna Beth) who is helping us on Thursday afternoons by answering the phone, filing and helping clients. She has been a great help!

2. At this time producing a newsletter is a bit ambitious. We regret that that project is on hold. However, the cookbook is still a hopeful. Much depends on what direction Carla’s nursing career takes her.

3. Our one hour Introductory Appointment has been a huge success! Please tell your friends/family about it. Many people are not ready (mentally or financially) for a full two hour assessment and jumping into our program with both feet. This Introductory Appointment is $50 and allows people to begin to grasp what our practice is about and how it can benefit them. We discuss our philosophy, scope of practice as well as one’s Health History and Food Diary. Then an assessment appointment can be made when they are ready.

April Learning Opportunities (Every Tuesday, 6-8pm):

Tues. 4/5 The 8th Building Block – ENVIRONMENT (previous building block classes are not a prerequisite to this class. Anyone will benefit from learning how to protect themselves from the toxic world we live in. This is a great following to our Love Your Liver class!

Tues. 4/12 Question/Answer – Mini Topic: chitinase (chitin-what???)

Tues. 4/19 Basic Why & How: Enzyme Therapy

Tues. 4/26 Question/Answer – Mini Topic: amylase

Thank you again and see you in class!

Love Your Liver Class!!

2011-03-26T14:11:00.000-07:00

This coming Tuesday, March 29, will be a special Fifth Tuesday presentation entitled "Love Your Liver". The liver is the largest internal organ of the human body and no wonder.. it is responsible for your metabolism, detoxification and associated with every aspect of your physical and emotional health. Come and learn why we say "you will only be as healthy as your liver is healthy". Also, find out why liver cleanses are not such a good idea. Class will start promptly at 6pm and should conclude by 8pm in our Holistic Education classroom (enter from west parking lot). The format will be lecture, powerpoint, handouts, open discussion and question/answer. Class fee is $10 per person. See you there! Bring a Friend!

March 2011: Classes and New Appointment offered!

2011-02-27T15:15:00.000-08:00

3/1: 7th Building Block: “MOVEMENT” - Did you know that a hot bath for 20 minutes is equal cardiovascular-wise to an hour's workout at the gym? And without the lactic acid production in your muscles! Learn the difference between movement and strenuous exercise in this class and the potential harm of endurance exercise.

3/8: Q&A: mini-topic – “SUGAR” – Find out why we say sugar is not your enemy. In fact, glucose is critical to metabolism and healthy liver function.

3/15: Basic Why & How: “GELATIN” - Why take gelatin? You will be surprised to discover gelatin is extremely beneficial for much more than hair and fingernails. You will learn about protein and amino acids and the importance of BALANCE once again. We will discuss the myth of protein shakes, especially whey protein, and the biological stress of eating muscle meats alone. Be informed about protein in order to provide your body with the most vital nutrient to rebuild and repair tissue.

3/22: Q&A: mini-topic – “CAFFEINE” – Another very misrepresented and misunderstood nutrient! Learn how your favorite "bad habit" is actually beneficial!

3/29: Fifth Tuesday: “LOVE YOUR LIVER!” – Come and learn why you can only be as healthy as your liver is healthy. This phenomenal organ is truly your best biologic and metabolic friend! A perfect topic to follow this month’s discussion on sugar.

Remember the 1st and 5th Tuesday classes are $10 and the others are $5 per person. Come to class and earn your “Frequent Learner” stars. You receive a star for every class attended; 10 stars = a free class redeemable at Q&A and Basic Why & How classes.

We have added a new appointment service to our program. This will be an INTRODUCTORY APPOINTMENT for potential clients interested in natural health and who need more information about our program before an initial assessment. We have found the orientation phase of our client/practitioner relationship is critical to the success of our program. We desire to establish a strong foundation with clients to ensure their success. This appointment will be optional and will stress the educational expectations and lifestyle changes necessary to achieve optimal health. It will be a one hour appointment with either Ronnie or Carla and the fee will be $50. The Contract of Authorization must be completed as well as Health History, Food Diary, Temperature/pulse record which will all be reviewed and discussed in depth. The client will then be educated on and prepared for their first initial assessment appointment.

Thanks everyone for surviving the winter with us… Spring is around the corner! We look forward to seeing you in classes this month! Bring a friend!

Snow postpones class!

2011-01-31T19:16:00.000-08:00

It appears we are about to get some major snow, so our #6 Building Block class (Elimination) will be postponed until the following week, Tuesday, Feb. 8th. We hope you stay warm and safe and we look forward to seeing you next week!

Just a reminder!

2011-01-25T12:27:00.000-08:00

Even if you have missed the previous Building Block classes (1-5), you won't want to miss Building Block #6 ELIMINATION!! Bowel health is important to us all, yet it is a topic we rarely talk about or learn about. We hope to see you next Tuesday, February 1st at 6pm in our classroom, the fee is $10 per person. You will learn about the structure and function of the large intestine or colon and how to avoid the many inflammatory bowel diseases that make life miserable and can even be life threatening. See you soon!

January 2011

2011-01-18T11:41:00.000-08:00

Thank you for joining our Blog Spot called Energy Concepts News! As we mentioned in November’s blog, we have a few new ideas to implement this year. So, this will be a rather long blog outlining a summary of our plans.

Office Hours: We will continue to be open on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10am to 6pm. We may extend hours to Friday as needed by appointment only. We wish we could be there on a daily basis, but our other employment does not allow.

Phone Messages: There will be times, even during office hours that we cannot answer the phone, so please leave a detailed message so we can return your call quickly and better help you. Thank you for understanding that we cannot answer questions on the phone as we have clients with appointments waiting. Phone messages are for product needs, to make appointments or to answer brief questions about classes. Remember our Question & Answer classes, emails, phone consultations or Quick-Check appointments are available to answer your personal health questions.

Product Availability: This has been a difficult transition to make. Again we appreciate your understanding. Below are the reasons we have significantly reduced product sales.

1. We desire to be a health building practice focused on education, not a retail business.
2. We advocate correct nutrition and adequate digestion as the foundation to optimal health, not supplementation.
3. It is a sales tax nightmare!
4. We expect personal responsibility for personal health. Just as we do not grocery shop for correct foods for our clients, it should be a personal responsibility to obtain the correct products or supplements.

We have made this as easy as possible by providing a “Natural Health Shopping Guide” which provides sources to purchase products. This shopping guide is available on our web site in the Members’ Only section. (if you are a member and do not know the user i.d. and password, please contact us). You may find better product sources. If so, please let us know so we may share it with others.

Any exceptions to providing product to clients will be per our discretion such as new clients who have an urgent need to start certain products right away. Also, some clients do not have internet access or other hardships to obtaining products for whom we will try to accommodate.

The other exceptions are Miracle II Soap Products and Loomis Enzymes which we will continue to carry as those require a distributorship and/or licensed professional and are not easily available to the public. Occasionally, we will have one pound bags of bulk gelatin when we can get them from Seymour.

We are not able to keep our shelves stocked full. So, if possible, PLEASE LET US KNOW what enzymes you need before you come by to pick them up. We want to save you the trip in case we do not have what you need. We can order them and have them in by our next office day. If you can let us know when you plan to come by we will hold them for you.

Classes: Classes will continue to be every Tuesday evening 6-8pm. Please refer to our web site to view the 2011 dates for classes. We will begin repeating “The Truth About” classes in May.

A reminder to some -the class fee on the first Tuesday of each month is $10. This applies to the remaining Building Block Classes and upcoming Truth About Classes. These topics are much more content heavy with greater preparation as well as presentation.

The 2nd – 4th Tuesday classes will continue as before, alternating Question & Answer with a Basic Why & How class. The fee will remain $5.

Question & Answer classes: Starting in February there will be a brief discussion on a particular topic for the first 45 minutes of each Q&A class. There will not be a power point, but handouts, marker board and instruction will be utilized. The chosen topic will be announced in Energy Concepts News the month prior. For example, Feb. 8th will be on aspirin and Feb. 22nd will be on sugar. Some other upcoming topics will include caffeine, amylase, alpha lapoic acid, imagery, and more.

The Fifth Tuesday (there will be four this year) will also be a special teaching presentation. This class fee will be $10 and topics will be “Love Your Liver”, “Holistic Weight Management”, “Cooking Class” and “Be Your Own Doctor”. This blog spot will keep you informed of what topics will be presented and when.

Frequent Learner Cards: We need to make two small changes with these cards. One star per class will apply to all classes and the card cannot be redeemed at classes on the first or fifth Tuesday of each month.

Quarterly Newsletter: We hope to have a teaching newsletter available each quarter this year that will be informative and helpful to our clients. There will be a small subscription fee of $5 for each newsletter.

Cookbook: Please contribute to the making of our “Against the Grain” cookbook. All recipes will emphasize the use of saturated fat (butter, coconut oil), grass fed meats, sea salt, real sugar, real baking powder and other whole natural ingredients, fitting to our own Anti-Inflammatory Eating Plan and Food Guide Pyramid. This will be a teaching cookbook with explanations for the selected recipes which will not contain hybrid grains, seeds, nuts, beans or vegetable oils. Please share your favorite recipes with us! We look forward to this venture that will be useful and fun for all!

Thank you for reading this lengthy letter! We hope you are looking forward to learning important truths about your body and how to have good health in 2011!

Fifth Tuesday Movie Night! Nov.30th!

2010-11-23T14:16:00.000-08:00

DON’T MISS Fifth Tuesday Movie Night at Energy Concepts!
Nov.30th, 6-7pm in our classroom

$5 per person
Come early for Finger Food Potluck @ 5:30pm
We will be showing “Ripe for Change” (55 minutes long)

This fascinating documentary explores the intersection of food and politics in California over the last 30 years. It illuminates the complex forces struggling for control of the future of California’s agriculture, and provides provocative commentary by a wide array of eloquent farmers, prominent chefs, and noted authors and scientists.

The debates raging in California over issues of food, agriculture, and sustainability have profound implications for all of America, especially in a world where scarcity is the norm and many natural resources are diminishing.

Ripe for Change reveals two parallel yet contrasting views of food and agriculture.

One holds that large-scale agriculture, genetic engineering, and technology promise a hunger-less future.

The other calls for a more organic, sustainable, and locally focused style of farming that reclaims the aesthetic and nurturing qualities of food and considers the impact of agriculture on the environment, on communities, and on workers.

Ripe for Change was directed by award-winning filmmaker Emiko Omori.

Hope to see you there!

Changes this Fall!

2010-10-14T19:08:00.000-07:00

Hello to all our great clients who are getting healthier every day! Isn’t it wonderful to have those annoying health problems gradually improve without harsh drugs or expensive interventions? “Gradual” may be difficult to accept, but it usually correlates with “lasting” and that is what our practice is all about. We are on this journey with you in applying solid biochemistry of good food and natural ingredients to bring about and maintain optimal health.

The Energy Concepts’ journey includes many logistics of providing accurate assessment and education for those who want to learn. We are always seeking better and more effective ways to do just that. First and foremost is our own personal continuing education. We will never learn all there is to know, but what we learn that aligns with scientific truth and holistic integrity, we will pass on to you in our classes and conversations.

Second, to be there for you, EC must be fiscally astute and structured. Our fees must be reasonable and feasible to individuals, but also must provide for suitable office and classroom space. The structure of our practice needs to offer availability and convenience to our clients yet allow for our outside obligations. Our efforts to balance personal sacrifice with personal boundaries are on-going. We deeply appreciate the patience of our clientele as we often make adjustments to keep our practice going.

Speaking of adjustments, we’re making a few changes to finish out the year.

1.No front desk person - please leave a detailed message if you call our office. We will return your call on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Please be respectful that Ronnie and Carla cannot have long discussions on the phone. We will gladly schedule appointments for consultations. For brief questions please email us from the web site and we will try to answer in a timely manner. And don’t forget the 2nd and 4th Tuesday Question/Answer class designed for this purpose.
2.Reduced office hours – we will be open on Tuesdays and Thursdays 9am – 5pm. Friday we will be in the office by appointment only so we may or may not be here. We will continue to have Meet & Greet on Thursdays 5pm-6pm for potential clients.
3.Reduced product inventory – we now provide a Natural Health Shopping Guide to help you find many of the foods and products we recommend. This guide will be available on our web site. We will continue to have Loomis enzymes and Miracle II soap products.

These changes in hours above are temporary. Once Carla is finished with school, we anticipate resuming office hours in 2011 as well as increasing our overall program. That means:
1.The Eight Building Blocks to Optimal Health DVD series.
2.Long Distance Natural Health Program – we are finding that we can assist people across the country and even across the oceans who are seeking natural health. With adequate information such as health history, food diary, temperatures and pulses we have been able to send printed material and educate via recorded classes and phone consultations.
3.Quarterly Newsletter – we’ll pass on to you the latest and greatest in our personal studies. We will also ask for your contributions to this newsletter such as recipes and testimonies of improved health.

We hope everyone has a beautiful fall, and safe holidays. We look forward to seeing you in classes and appointments! Please contact us with any questions or comments!

August 2010 @ E.C.

2010-08-08T11:39:00.000-07:00

The summer has flown by and like most, Energy Concepts is thinking “back to school”. Not only is Carla entering her final semester of her graduate program (yippee!), but the educational program here at EC is also gearing up for our most foundational eight course study on the science of natural health. The Eight Building Blocks to Optimal Health classes will be starting on the first Tuesday of September (7th) with Building Block #1 - ATTITUDE. Each month thereafter on the first Tuesday of each month a new Building Block will be presented. This eight course program will go through April 2011. Please see our web site for descriptions of these classes and more details. Each class fee is $10 per person or $25 maximum per family in the same household. As before, we will be offering a notebook and specially printed handouts for an additional $30 for all eight presentations. These handouts will include the power point slide with the instructor notes. This notebook is optional. All participants will receive an outline format if they do not want the notebook. Besides the notebook fee, there will not be a pay-in-advance option this year. (Sorry, that was too much to keep track of!).

We encourage each of you to make a commitment to these eight classes and learn precept upon precept how the body works. If you have attended The Eight Building Block classes previously, we encourage you to attend the classes again. There is so much to learn, it is impossible to get it all one time around! And you may use your notebooks from before.

If you are serious about being healthy without drugs, you need these Building Block classes. Human biology will be presented in a simple, understandable, yet fascinating way. You will be amazed at the wondrous processes that occur at the cell level as your body constantly strives for optimal functioning and healing. And your increased awareness will enable you to successfully take personal responsibility for your personal health.

“The Truth About...” series of classes have just finished for 2010. In case you missed any of the relevant and crucial health topics (hypertension, cholesterol, diabetes, cancer and more) they are all recorded for your download. Class descriptions can be found on our web site. Just contact our office and Jamie will send you a download link and handouts to any class you are interested in. The download fee is $10 per presentation per household. The class is yours to view at your convenience. You may keep it forever and review it as needed. Can’t beat that!

For the remainder of August, we hope to see you at our Question/Answer classes on August 10th and 24th. The third Tuesday of August (17th) we will be presenting a Basic Why & How class – How & Why to Monitor pHs. And this month we have a 5th Tuesday Movie Night! We will be showing “Vaccinations. What CDC documents reveal”, an eye opening presentation by speaker Dr. Sherry Tenpenny.

Lastly, don’t forget to send your friends and referrals to our “Meet & Greet” time every Thursday from 5-6pm. There is, of course, no charge to drop by, meet us and check out our practice. We have been meeting some really great folks who are looking for true, natural health and don’t know where to find it. We are thrilled that what EC offers resonates with their personal search and they begin the path to healing.

Thank you everyone for your commitment to health! Without good health, quality of life is compromised and it does not have to be that way.

2010-06-18T13:43:00.000-07:00

Just a Reminder!! The Fifth Tuesday Night Movie is here again! Don't miss "The World According to Monsanto" on Tuesday, June 29th at 6pm in our Education Classroom. This movie will help you understand how so many of our foods have come to be genetically modified and consequently very toxic and harmful to the human body. Let's disuss how to make wise food choices and protect our health from the hidden dangers of these GMO foods. The movie cost is only $5 per person and Ronnie's great popcorn will be included! See you on Tuesday 29th!

May showers bring June flowers!

2010-05-20T15:05:00.000-07:00

Well, that may not be the exact saying, but that is the exact truth here in Springfield, MO this spring!

It appears our EC News is becoming an every other month article. At least we’re not inundating your inboxes! Even if you haven’t heard from us, we are still moving along at a fast pace at EC. We continue our efforts in helping and educating clients on the wonders of the human body and how to create and maintain natural health.

Our “The Truth About” classes have been very insightful and interesting as we have uncovered many misconceptions and false information about cholesterol, hypertension, and diabetes. Don’t miss The Truth About Osteoporosis on Tuesday, June 1st. Women, especially, need to pay attention to this topic to avoid the adverse consequences of following the latest calcium campaigns and relying on bone density testing.

PLEASE NOTE!!! With a crazy busy summer planned, EC will be offering live classes on Tuesday evenings only. Real time WebEx classes will no longer be offered on Thursdays after July 20th. For long distance questions, please email your questions. If your question requires a lengthy discussion or explanation or you have LOTS of questions, a phone consult would better serve you. Attending or watching classes is the most effective way to answer your questions, but we try to be as available as possible by phone or email.

Don’t forget, recorded classes are still available for clients to purchase and download to their computer. Gradually, all classes will be recorded. As always we encourage continued learning in natural health. We must be informed to prevent being misguided. Two of our favorite quotes are below.

“A lie travels around the world, while Truth is putting on its boots”

“If we keep our thoughts on the living substance, the pervasive ideologies lose their oppressive power”

March is finally here!

2010-02-26T10:50:00.000-08:00

By the lack of a February blog, you can see that it flew right by us! So here is a March news/blog to be sure you are informed of what is going on here at Energy Concepts as spring may actually be around the corner. (It’s about time!) It has truly been a long winter and that makes building health a bit more difficult. Metabolism slows; energy goes with it, as does that sense of well-being we desire. Symptoms can be more pronounced and hormones run ‘amuck’. We understand this condition from a biological and environmental perspective and want to encourage each of you that it is seasonal. With sunshine and longer days our bodies will shift again to growth and healing. So let’s make the best of this upcoming spring, summer and fall in our efforts to achieve and maintain optimal natural health. Then next winter all those viruses, bugs, colds and flues won’t come near us and winter won’t seem near so long.

In our educational focus, we want to remind our clients that your personal health is your personal responsibility. It is not up to your physician, or the medical profession, or your prescriptions, or society, or your spouse. It is up to YOU. With knowledge comes power, so our mission is to educate our clients on the wonder and healing capabilities of the human body. Symptoms are signs that your body is compensating for an underlying process that has been going on, usually for quite some time. By understanding those underlying processes we can intervene and assist the body in not only preventing symptoms in the first place, but in reversing that process, thus alleviating and eliminating symptoms.

With that said, we cannot emphasize enough the importance of our educational program. It is imperative that to take care of our body we must know the basics of how it functions. And we must know simple, feasible, affordable ways to support natural function. We offer live classes every Tuesday evening in our classroom and real-time on-line classes every Thursday evening. For those in other time zones or with schedules that do not allow them to attend classes on Tuesday or Thursday, we now offer recorded on-line classes. Gradually, all classes will be recorded. Currently The Truth About Cholesterol, The Truth About Blood Pressure, Basic Why & How: Enzymes, and Basic Why & How: pH are recorded and available. The class fee for recorded classes is $10. You will receive the Webex link to the class and handouts and can view it at your convenience as many times as you want. You can start and stop it as you watch; you can download it to your computer and keep it as long as you wish. We are excited to offer this new learning opportunity to our clients and hope it further empowers you to take control of your health.

Please visit our web site for details, class descriptions and schedules and join in on a grand venture of health, vitality and optimal energy!

January Classes Reminder!

2010-01-12T09:21:00.000-08:00

This month's "The Truth About Cholesterol" presentation is over. We are sorry if you missed it. If you feel that you really want and/or need to hear about this topic let us know. We will schedule extra classes on-line by appointment for individuals or small groups. The fee will depend on how many participate, but the information is invaluable. If you are or anyone close to you is being told to take a cholesterol lowering drug, you need to know The Truth About Cholesterol.

Next month our "The Truth About.." presentation will be on Blood Pressure. Another topic that hits close to home. AHA Members can read ahead on this topic by going to the Members' Only Section of our web site; the Articles and Links page; then select the article on the right column entitled "The Facts on Blood Pressure". If this triggers interest and questions, then don't miss this class in February.

You can also bring your questions to our Open Forum Q&A classes which have been a big hit at Energy Concepts! This is the time for us to help you "figure it out" and make natural health work for you and your family. The second and fourth week of each month are Q&A classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays. So this month that means a live class in our classroom on Tuesday 12th and Tuesday 26th. Webex on-line Q&A classes will be on Thursday 14th and Thursday 28th.

Our Basic Why & How Classes are the third week of each month and this month's topic is "Enzymes". A live class will be Tuesday 26th and Web-ex on-line Enzyme class will be Thursday 28th. Visit our web site for a description of this class as well as our upcoming Basic Why & How classes. These presentations are especially for clients new to our program, but are also great reminders to encourage all of us.

Feel free to call Jamie (417-877-0384) with any questions about classes or to make arrangements to attend Webex on-line presentations. We look forward to continuing to learn and grow with each of you! See you in class!!

Jan. 2010: Where do you want to be a year from now?

2010-01-05T09:15:00.000-08:00

Welcome to a new year! It’s time to get healthy and it’s time to do it right! But how is that possible with so much information out there? Who can you believe and trust and how much money must you spend to get healthy?

Energy Concepts & Holistic Education is about truth, simplicity and feasibility; notions that will resonate when you encounter them. You will know that natural health can work for you as you learn simple truths about how your body works at the cell level. Your body is not like your car in which you totally trust a mechanic to fix because you have no idea how an engine works. We must not acquiesce to the medical and pharmaceutical world in this way. This is YOUR BODY! Medicine holds a sense of ‘power’ over you because it claims to have knowledge that you don’t have. More accurately, they simply have a prescription pad with little else to offer. We wish there was a faster, better way to achieve good health, but knowledge is the only way. And to gain accurate knowledge, one must become a student of something other than what is presented in mainstream media sources.

Our primary mission, here at Energy Concepts, is to educate and empower others to prevent illness by achieving health. We caution against following the latest health trends offered by the medical or alternative models which focus on the symptom rather than the cause.

Some dogs alertly look at the thing a person is pointing at; other dogs just sniff the pointing finger. Don’t be a “finger sniffer” by disregarding the complete and correct nutritional application to disease.

One thing we all HAVE to do every day is eat food. Food is bio-chemistry of life and your body’s optimal use of that chemistry depends on digestive ability. This is where our natural health building regimen begins. Your body has amazing regenerative abilities if proper nutrients are delivered to every cell.

Please look over our updated and revised educational program on our website. You will notice that all classes will now be on Tuesdays and Thursday evenings of every week. Class descriptions are also available for you to read. Each week of the month will feature a specific topic, including more Q&A classes. Tuesday classes will be in our educational classroom and Thursday classes will be on-line using Webex. This new educational focus and format is intended to increase our availability to our clients as we are unable to return the many phone calls we receive. Energy Concepts encourages all of our clients to slow down and simplify in 2010, and become students of what is most important, your body and your health.

Happy Holidays!!

2009-12-13T17:10:00.000-08:00

The end of 2009 has arrived much too fast for us but we will zoom into 2010 right along with each of you. In spite of the ‘warp’ speed of life, we are very enthused about the coming year. These are crucial times regarding health and more than ever it is becoming necessary to take personal responsibility for personal health.

Even in our small way, Energy Concepts desires to have a positive impact on the dilemma of chronic disease. In 2010 we want to be poised to educate and empower as many people as possible to make personal health choices based on truth, rather than contemporary propaganda. In this effort, we will be offering a steady stream of new and regular classes and more opportunities for our clients to be informed. We also have plans to broaden the clinical component to our practice as Carla will begin to help see clients and also with a new therapy for chronic low back pain, Movement Therapy.

Be sure to check out the 2010 classes on our web site: “The Truth About…” classes, “Basic How and Why” classes, “Open Forum, Question & Answer” classes and the next offering for “The Eight Building Blocks to Optimal Health” courses. We will also start offering Webex classes separately from live classes to provide improved long distance learning.

Thanks again to our many clients who are dedicated to learning about natural health. Your stories of successful health outcomes undergird our passion and conviction that the body can heal itself.

November is half gone!!

2009-11-17T10:32:00.000-08:00

We apologize for being late on sending out our Energy Concept News for November. Carla’s mom had open heart surgery on Oct. 28th and we’ve been taking shifts staying at the hospital ever since. We have been getting quite an education with this very close involvement with the medical system. We think Carla’s mom will survive both because of her medical care and in spite of it.

Energy Concepts does have quite a bit going on though. We’d like our clients to know that we’ve started a “Referral Incentive Program”. We do not advertise and have found that our clients are our best advertisement. So we always ask our new clients to tell us who sent them to us. When you are on our Referral List, you will receive a 10% discount off your next enzyme purchase.

Education and class participation are becoming more and more vital components to Energy Concepts’ Natural Health Building program. To successfully implement lifestyle changes and achieve optimal health you must know the truth about how the body works. This understanding cannot be achieved in your clinical visit, so we strongly encourage clients to attend our educational classes and Open Forum Question & Answer classes. In fact, the Q&A class is becoming the most effective way to get answers. The other option is to schedule an individual consultation appointment which can be in the office or over the phone.

With this emphasis on education, we are also offering a “Frequent Learner Discount Card”. Earn a star for each class attended; 10 stars = a free class! The next class earns two stars; the 7th Building Block to Optimal Health – MOVEMENT, which will be this Saturday, Nov. 21 at 9:30 a.m.

Speaking of classes; be sure to check out the 2010 Schedule of Classes on our website. Descriptions of classes with dates are now being added in an easier to read format.

On the clinical side, we now offer “Quick-Check” appointments. These are 30 minute appointments for $30 and are for established clients only. That means clients who have had an initial appointment and at least two follow up appointments, and who are actively participating in our natural health regimen and on-going education. A Quick-Check is to address a specific, non-life threatening health condition that may be remedied with a natural application. It will include vital signs, chem-strip urinalysis and a brief personal consultation. We hope this meets a need for our clients who prefer natural remedies over prescription drugs for minor health issues that come up.

Thank you to all our great clients who are learning and growing with us.

Happy Fall to All!!

2009-10-01T14:30:00.000-07:00

It has been wonderful seeing and teaching clients in Suite L. We are very happy to be here for all of you in much improved spaces!

In September, we all learned about UTILIZATION and how the body creates energy in the 5th Building Block to Natural Health class. Ronnie was a great substitute instructor for the Saturday morning class as Carla was out of the office for two weeks taking care of her mother in the hospital. Thank you to everyone who expressed concern and prayers for us at this time. We apologize to the Webex students for missing out on that class and we would like to have a “make-up” class for you as soon as possible.

The 6th Building Block to be offered in October (5th and 17th) will be ELIMINATION! (A subject we usually avoid talking about). But in this class we’ll talk about it very openly and candidly because colon health is a very important indicator of good digestion and correct nutrition.

If you have questions about natural health or our dietary/enzyme regimen, then please come to our Open Forum, Q&A classes and get answers and encouragement. These classes are on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month at 6pm. Check the website for time, location and cost for all the various classes as well as our plans for classes in 2010.

There are many critical changes going on in our world that have a direct impact on our health. Healthcare policies, environmental dangers and economic hardships. We must be empowered with affordable ways to maintain health and prevent chronic disease. Education about how the body works at the cell level and how to apply that information in everyday life will keep you and your family safe.

We look forward to seeing you in our classes!

September Happenings!

2009-09-01T13:27:00.000-07:00

September will be a fresh start in Suite L for Energy Concepts. We look forward to resuming “The Eight Building Blocks to Optimal Health” classes in our new classroom. The 5th Building Block – UTILIZATION will be on Monday Sept. 7th at 6pm and again on Saturday, Sept. 19th at 9:30am. This will be an exciting lesson about how our bodies create energy! We all want more energy, so let’s learn how to support our metabolism with natural health.

(Reminder: all evening classes will start at 6pm. Please enter the classroom from the west parking lot; there will be a sign on the door. Please visit our web site for our new hours and more scheduled classes.)

With extended hours and Jamie Hall as our office manager, we hope to be more accessible to our local clients. Ronnie will be available for more assessment appointments as well as one-on-one educational appointments and phone consultations. Energy Concepts is also experiencing a surge in long distance clients. After an initial in-house assessment and testing, Webex classes and phone consultations are proving to be effective in on-going education and support to those clients.

Be looking for our “Grand Opening – Open House” in October. (No date set yet!). Thank you to our many wonderful clients who are choosing to be different; choosing to be healthy!

Back to school!!

2009-08-11T13:02:00.000-07:00

Don't forget our Open Forum Q & A class the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. We are looking forward to a great Q&A class tonight and the usual excellent questions.

Also, this Saturday morning (15th) we will present "The Dangers of Vaccinations", a very hot debate. A timely topic for this back-to-school season. If you are interested in participating in classes on-line via webex, please email us through our web site and let us know. If we know in advance we will send you a printed handout before each class.

And mark your calendar for the last four Building Block classes to resume in September. If you missed the first four, it is still OK to join in. Each Building Block class will be offered twice per month and will restart in 2010. See our web site for details.

We look forward to a busy fall with moving to Suite L, more classes and many office improvements. Health is yours to have with knowledge and encouragement, both of which Energy Concepts and Holistic Education is committed to providing. Please email us with any questions or learning needs. See you in class!!

Moving to Suite L !!!

2009-08-03T21:45:00.000-07:00

August is already underway and a lot is happening at Energy Concepts! We are most excited to share that starting September 1st, we’ll be in Suite L just around the corner from our current location. Suite L will have a large classroom, 3 exam rooms and a bathroom. No more hiking down the hall! And we are equally excited to introduce our new office manager, Jamie Hall, to our Energy Concepts clients. Jamie will be a great asset in our efforts to improve organization and accessibility for clients. You will soon be hearing her sweet voice when you call our office. Office hours will increase to 9am – 5pm on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. We will continue to offer “Meet & Greet” on Thursdays from 4-6pm.

Once we are moved to Suite L, the current class schedule for the remainder of the year will not change EXCEPT FOR THE MONDAY EVENING CLASS STARTING TIME! All evening classes will be from 6pm to 8pm. This includes the Tues. Open Forum Q&A classes (already start at 6pm) and the Monday night Building Block classes. This will start on Monday, Sept. 7th with the 5th Building Block – Utilization. We will be having this class on Labor Day; if you cannot attend we will offer the same class on the 3rd Saturday of September (19th) at 9:30am. The entrance to the new classroom will be from the west parking lot. Look for our signage on the door.

Speaking of classes, we had a great pH class on Monday, August 3rd. Now we are looking forward to “The Dangers of Vaccinations” to be on Saturday morning, August 15th. We are slowly getting the hang of Webex and are planning better video/audio and interactive features in the new classroom. Thanks to those who are trying to figure out Webex on their end and for being patient with us.

These are crucial times to learn natural health as we see our environment and our medical system not being conducive to our health. Prevention is more than early detection. True prevention is complete avoidance of chronic health problems, and it is possible with correct science about the human body and nutrition. Energy Concepts’ goal remains to assess and educate others on how to be healthy naturally and holistically. We look forward to our new location and being able to do just that much more effectively.

Classes Available on Web-ex!

2009-07-01T11:13:00.000-07:00

The big news this month is the introduction of Web-ex to bring our classes to long distance clients and/or those who don’t want to travel. It has taken us awhile to figure it out, but starting Monday, July 6, Energy Concepts will be offering classes on the internet using Web-ex instead of Skype. The following paragraph will have some instructions to participate in classes this way, so if you are NOT interested, you can just skip that paragraph.

If you are interested in participating, let us know by sending an email to naturalhealth@energyconcepts101.com. With Web-ex we can broadcast to as many as 25 computers. Once you email us that you would like to attend class via Web-ex, we will put your email address on our class list. You will receive an email invite to participate which will provide the password for the class. By clicking on the link in that email invite at class time, you will be asked for the password, and then you will be connected to the class. Please select for your computer to call, rather than dialing the numbers by phone. Once connected, you will be sharing our desktop in which we will present the power point presentation. Audio will be through your computer speakers or your headset/ ear phones if you choose. A floating tool bar will be on your desktop to give you the option to view a video from our web cam at the same time you are sharing our desktop. You may also ask questions and make comments by selecting chat and typing “to all participants”. There are more details than what is mentioned here, but it seems to be user friendly. There will be a learning curve for us all, so thank you in advance for your patience. The class fee for Web-ex will be $8.00 and we ask that you send a check in advance or call in a credit/debit card number. With your permission we will keep that on file for future use. If you are hosting a small group class at one computer, please have each person complete and submit our Contract of Authorization and pay the $8 per person class fee. For the July 6 class we will open the class early (by 6:15 pm) to give you time to become familiar with the format. Please feel free to read any helpful instructions provided at Web-ex website to get started. Once audio is established we will try to instruct you that way too.

On Monday, July 6, at 6:30pm Gary Young with ZenHealth Solutions will be presenting on Colloidal Silver and Miracle II products. And don’t miss Melissa’s presentation on Sat. morning, July 18 on Gratitude Journaling. Melissa and Gary are both completing their Life Coach certification and have great insight to offer those of us seeking a whole, balanced and healthy life. Thank you to Gary & Melissa for teaching this month as Carla’s school schedule has been very consuming.

The Open Forum Q & A classes are still a big hit! We are very glad to find a way to answer your great questions. We will be offering these on Web-ex also by the way. You can find more information about the July class schedule on our web site. And notice the change of topics for August while you’re there. Be looking forward to September when we resume the Eight Building Blocks to Optimal Health.

Everyone have a safe and fun 4th of July. This is the time of year to make strides in your holistic health journey and we are very excited about more services and education, and better facilities in the near future!

Summer Class Schedule!

2009-06-14T08:15:00.000-07:00

The first day of summer is almost here (and Father's Day too!) We hope life is moving along well for all of you! Carla's summer school demands have forced us to make a few adjustments to our summer class schedule. The "Lectins" class originally planned for August will have to wait as this important topic deserves adequate study and preparation. So, the topics for August will be on "How and Why Monitor pHs" and "The Dangers of Vaccinations". These are important repeat classes that many clients request.

Also, we will not be using Skype to broadcast our classes in the future, but starting with the June 29th class on "Gelatin" we are planning on using Web-Ex. This server will allow us to broadcast up to 6 remote computers at one time. So if you are interested, we still have 4 spots left. We only need your e-mail to connect to your computer. We suggest our out-of-state clients arrange group viewings/classes due to the limited connections. The Gelatin class will be our first trial run with Web-Ex, so once again, we ask for patience as we become familiar with this technology. However, we do have 24/7 technical support from Web-Ex!!!

The new Open Forum, Q & A class has been a big hit! This is your chance to ask and learn and connect with others that are seeking natural health lifestyles. So don't forget the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month at 6:00 to 7:30pm. We may offer these on Web-Ex in the future too!

See you in class!!

2009-05-31T18:34:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the busy month of June! Many of us are mowing our yards and working in our gardens and it is great to be outside! We hope you will set aside some time to be a part of several great classes at Energy Concepts this month.

The first Monday of the month class “Be Your Own Doctor” is this Monday, June 1st at 6:30 pm. Skypers, please connect about 10 minutes in advance. We will share ways to prevent, alleviate and eliminate symptoms without a prescription or a doctor visit. As always, we will shatter a few myths and hopefully encourage each of you in your natural health journey.

The third Saturday of the month class “Be Your Own Cook” is going to be great fun! June 20th at 9:30 a.m., come and see that natural healthy eating is easy, affordable and delicious! You will be given an “Anti-inflammatory, Lose weight while you Maintain Health” eating plan that Carla made for her mom that makes your choices so easy. Please RSVP this class by sending us an email, so we can plan food and space. The fee for “Be Your own Cook” will be $10. This class will not be available on Skype, however, we will be happy to send the eating plan and outline to our Skypers for $5. Please email us your request.

Love bread?? Can’t find bread without high fructose corn syrup or harmful hybrid grains? Want healthy bread that actually contains good protein?? Don’t miss one of our two ‘Add-On’ classes this month, Monday, June 15th at 6:30pm. Cara Casto will share how to grind your own grains and make healthy bread. If bread is a must for you, this class is a must! The other ‘Add-On’ class will be “Why Gelatin? For so much more than hair and nails!” and will be the last Monday of June, (29th) at 6:30 pm. The fee for each of these classes will be $5. This class will be available on Skype, so please let us know if you plan to participate.

Starting this month, Energy Concepts will be offering a new learning opportunity designed especially for our clients. We will be having an Open Forum Q&A Class on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month, 6:00-7:30pm, (June 9th and 23rd). This is NOT a come and go class, rather an educational opportunity to discuss your questions and learn from each other. It has become impossible to address everyone’s questions on an individual basis, so we hope this class will serve that need for our clients. We will have a topic of interest prepared that will certainly provoke discussion; however, we want to meet YOUR learning needs. The fee for this class will be the usual $5, it is informal and casual and there will be NO handouts or power point presentation. Just bring your list of questions, a notebook, a pen and a desire to learn! The Open Forum classes will not be available on Skype.

We recognize that many people have health concerns of a more private nature and do not want to ask questions in a group situation. For those, we want to be available on a one on one basis and encourage Individual Educational Appointments. This appointment can be personal or by phone, with Carla or Ronnie. The rate is $45/hour.

As Energy Concepts experiences growing pains, we especially appreciate our clients’ commitment to learning and want to provide as many opportunities as possible to answer your questions and teach the amazing truth about how the body works. Scheduled classes and appointments are becoming our greatest format to do so. Thank you to each of you for your enthusiasm and desire to achieve optimal health.

oops! correction

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My brain hasn't shifted to May yet I guess! The last post announced the Sat. class as April 16, however, it is May 16th! See you there!

May is here!

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The class schedule is a bit shorter at Energy Concepts this month. The Fourth Building Block to Optimal Health (ASSIMILATION) Monday class had a packed room this week. The 2nd offering of this class will be Sat. May 16th at 9:30 a.m. By learning how the body works, we can learn how to work with the body. Come and learn how important the amazing small intestine is and how nutrients actually enter the body.

There will NOT be a Movie Night this month and the usual 'add-on' class time is on Memorial Day, so we will NOT be having an 'add-on' class this month either. So other than the Assimilation class, we do not have a full class schedule. But, we are certainly gearing up for a great summer agenda.

The first Monday of June (June 1st at 6:30 pm) come and learn how to "Be Your Own Doctor". Even though E.C. advocates prevention rather than treatment, well...symptoms happen and there are natural ways to alleviate them.

And don't miss the class you've all been asking for! Saturday, June 20th at 9:30 a.m. "Be Your Own Cook". We will bring the groceries and the recipes and will show you how to make simple, delicious, healthy meals and treats.

Mark your calendars now and we will blog you a reminder next month!

And don't forget! The 8 Building Blocks classes will resume in Sept. with UTILIZATION. It is never too late to jump into these classes. We plan on repeating the series in 2010, for on-going, "revolving" learning.

For out of town/state clients, please let us know if you're interested in participating in classes via Skype. We'll be happy to set that up and include you in these great learning opportunities.

For Energy Concepts' client convenience, we now accept credit/debit payment for products and appointments. In an effort to de-emphasize retail and focus on our educational purpose and mission, the on-line store has been put on hold. Our inventory will compromise of products that support our Natural Health regimen and that are difficult for clients to obtain elsewhere. Products that are sold at local health food stores will not be part of our inventory. We do not want to cause an inconvenience to clients, yet these measures are necessary in our efforts to establish a non-profit status with an educational focus.

Thank you to all of you who are seeking Natural Health and seeking truth in all things! We appreciate sharing this holistic journey with you and seeing you in classes this summer!

Is it April already?

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With the newness of spring, Energy Concepts is likewise freshening up our face a bit! Energy Concepts & Research, LLC is now incorporated as Energy Concepts & Holistic Education, Inc. We are incorporated as non-profit in Missouri and are awaiting our IRS exemption letter. Our new name appropriately reflects our true mission which is to educate others on mind-body-spirit approaches to optimal natural health. We will continue to emphasize our strong bio-physical foundation to health through our Natural Health Building program. As a Network Leader for the American Holistic Nurses' Association, Carla's educational program will be expanding to provide CEU's for Holistic Nurses as well as sharing holistic, natural health topics to local civic and church groups.
April has several learning opportunities on the calendar. Building Block #3 will be presented Mon. 4/6 and Sat. 4/18. See our web site for details. Also, 2nd Friday Night Mind Expanding Movie will be 4/10. We will be viewing "The Compass". As always it will be challenging and inspirational. And talk about challenging...the "Extra" class this month will be Mon. 4/27 and will be on pH. Don't miss this class for a clear understanding of checking urine and saliva pHs and what it all means!
An on-line store and merchant (credit card) services are getting very close to being available. Look for these convenient ways to get your enzymes and other products soon.
Thank you to all our great clients for your patience with our slow but steady growth! And thank you for your commitment to natural health!

Cholesterol article..

2009-03-21T21:49:00.000-07:00

Building Block students! I promised to post the article entitled "Have We Been Conned About Cholesterol?" on the Articles/Links page in the Members' Only Section of the web site. After some web site problems, I have finally accomplished that. You will find this article very informative and reproducible to share with others. Thanks for such enthusiasm by your attendance to classes, and your great comments and questions. We will continue next month with Building Block #3 - DIGESTION as well as movie night and an "extra" class on pH. But March isn't quite over yet... Don't forget our "extra" class Monday, Mar 30th, on Inflammation! This will be at the usual 6:30 pm and the fee is $5. Believe it or not, there is no power point to this presentation. You get to do all the writing!

Marching Right Along with Energy Concepts!

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The calendar is full this month at Energy Concepts! We hope you don't miss these opportunities to learn and grow with us! Personal responsibility for personal health means you need to have a basic understanding of natural health! Check out our website for all the details on our classes.

On Friday, March 13th at 7 p.m., don't miss our 2nd Friday "Mind Expanding" Movie Night. That is a mouthful, and speaking of, come and enjoy our organic popcorn and a healthy beverage while you watch "The World According to Monsanto". This is a startling documentary on genetically modified foods. For a preface, read our GMO page in the Members' Only Section of our website.

We are also offering an "Organic Gardening" class presented by Marcia Jantz on Sat. morning, March 28th at 9:30 a.m. at our office. Tis the season to turn the dirt and enjoy a beautiful vegetable garden. This class is $5, the inspiration to grow healthy food is invaluable!

Monday night, March 30th, at 6:30 p.m. will be a repeat class "Inflammation". This class is loaded with information and will help you understand our Natural Health recommendations.

The Eight Building Blocks to Health is well underway! February's class on ATTITUDE was very challenging as we discussed the tremendous impact our thoughts, beliefs and feelings have on our physical health as well as the quality of our life. March features the 2nd Building Block, NUTRITION, in which many myths are dispelled regarding fat, cholesterol, sugar and more. The last opportunity for this 2nd building block will be Sat. morning March 21st at 9:30 a.m. This class leads right into April's 3rd Building Block, DIGESTION. Feel free to jump into these classes at anytime. We're planning on repeating them each year and eventually will have them available on DVDs. These classes are $10 and last approximately 2 hrs.

Thank you to all the enthusiastic clients and learners at every event we offer. Our goal is to share the truth of how the body works to guide you to optimal health!

P.S. We apologize that our outgoing email from the website has been down and we are awaiting the technicians to work their miracle. We continue to receive your questions and will answer them as soon as possible. (Come to class and you'll get lots of answers!)

February Happenings!

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Energy Concepts is getting very busy trying to bring our clients more opportunities to learn and grow. The 8 courses, "The Eight Building Blocks to Optimal Health" is off to a good start. Don't miss the first Building Block -ATTITUDE- being offered Mon. Feb. 2nd and Sat. Feb. 21st (see our web site for times). These classes are taught from a holistic perspective and are designed so you may attend any or all. However, the sequence and totality of the 8 classes will bring you a fuller understanding of how the body works and the science behind natural health. Our objective is to help you apply natural health principles to your life so that you may experience your own body's healing abilities.

Also, we are starting our "2nd Friday Movie Night" this month! Louise Hay's film "How to Heal Your Life" will be shown at our office on Friday night, Feb. 13th, 7pm. Hay's approach of addressing the emotional connection to physical illness will be an excellent adjunct to our Building Block #1 -ATTITUDE- being covered this month. Thanks to Gary & Mellissa Young on their organization of this movie night and their great ideas for films. Movie night will cost $5 and include all the organic popcorn you can eat!

Looking down the road, Energy Concepts has added several "extra" classes for the months of March, April and June. See the class schedule page of the web site for details on upcoming repeat classes on Inflammation, pH, and Gelatin. Also, a class on organic gardening and another on grinding your own grains for healthy bread will be offered this spring.

We look forward to seeing our wonderful clients at these events! Feel free to bring friends and share the knowledge and fun!

Upcoming Class!

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Don't miss the first of eight Building Blocks to Optimal Health. ATTITUDE! Monday January 5, 2009, 6:30 pm.

Ready, set, blog!!

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We at Energy Concepts are working very hard to find better ways to communicate with our great clients. We are growing and learning right along with you, and want to find easy and effective ways to share news, events and share resources to assist you on your journey to optimal health. So, we look forward to blogging along here! Thanks to Gary & Melissa Young, with ZenHealth Solutions, for helping those of us more technically challenge to set up this blog!