Feb March 08

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From Rachael Hertogs

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Its been quite a while since I sent out a newsletter…my apologies!

I wanted to email and mention International Women’s Day- its celebrated all over the world on the 8^th March- I will be running a Reiki I class this weekend but it wont stop me from doing something to honour this day! I’ve attached a flyer for a local event happing at the Folk House in Bristol- and don’t forget there’s still time to enter any inspiring women friends in to the Women who make a Difference Award- see http://www.bristol.gov.uk/ccm/content/Community-Living/Equality-Diversity/women-who-make-a-difference-awards-2008.en;jsessionid=37D81DABAAD45BCB0E4E61C7DA224068

While you’re clicking the links…could you spare the time to vote for my Moon Times business in the Observer Ethical Business Awards- click here https://www.global-research.net/oea and go to page 9 - thanks!

ABOUT INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY

International Women's Day has been observed since in the early 1900's, a time of great expansion and turbulence in the industrialised world that saw booming population growth and the rise of radical ideologies.

1908
Great unrest and critical debate was occurring amongst women. Women's oppression and inequality was spurring women to become more vocal and active in campaigning for change. Then in 1908, 15,000 women marched through New York City demanding shorter hours, better pay and voting rights.

1909
In accordance with a declaration by the Socialist Party of America, the first National Woman's Day (NWD) was observed across the United States on 28 February. Women continued to celebrate NWD on the last Sunday of February until 1913.

1918 - 1999
Since its birth in the socialist movement, International Women's Day has grown to become a global day of recognition and celebration across developed and developing countries alike. For decades, IWD has grown from strength to strength annually. For many years the United Nations has held an annual IWD conference to coordinate international efforts for women's rights and participation in social, political and economic processes. 1975 was designated as 'International Women’s Year' by the United Nations. Women's organisations and governments around the world have also observed IWD annually on 8 March by holding large-scale events that honour women's advancement and while diligently reminding of the continued vigilance and action required to ensure that women's equality is gained and maintained in all aspects of life.

I’ll leave you with this picture that was emailed to me! Enjoy xxx

Reiki Classes   Reiki I Class

8^th and 9^th March

This level allows you to channel Reiki and thus treat yourself and others. The class consists of an attunement and all the required information & practical exercises to allow you to understand and use Reiki. Reiki I classes are run as weekend class as well as a 6 week class, or a one to one session. Cost:. £150

further info or to book 9537765 email info@rachaelhertogs.co.uk 

 Reiki I - One to One Sessions to learn Reiki I can be arranged - please contact me for more information on this.

Reiki Shares- an opportunity to experience Reiki with other practitioners- for dates etc see

http://reikishare.proboards38.com/

Feedback from my Reiki Classes has been "Reiki is an amazing life skill and I'm excited of how my life will develop" 'Rachael is enthusiastic, calm and down to earth in her style- which makes Reiki more accessible" "it was great to have the space to share our experiences and developments- rather like a healing group!" " "Reiki has helped me to manage my emotions, accept myself and my limitations and has given me a more positive outlook on life".

FFI contact Rachael 9537765 or email info@rachaelhertogs.co.uk  www.rachaelhertogs.co.uk

A book review-Urgent Message From the Mother by Jean Bolen

"Gather the women," says Jungian analyst Bolen, is "an urgent message from Mother to her Daughters," a call for the women's movement (after the suffragists and the movement of the 1960s and 70s Bolen calls this third movement "the women's peace movement") to end conflict and violence in the world. Drawing on the archetypal gender differences she elaborated on in Goddesses in Everywoman and Gods in Everyman, Bolen believes women have the nurturing and caring gifts that the world needs right now. But Bolen, who is a clinical professor of psychiatry at the University of California Medical Center, draws on scientific research showing that women's brains make them better able to be "whole people," able to develop both their intellectual and emotional sides, and thus better able to respond to the needs of children and the suffering world as a whole. Bolen's history of the relationship between patriarchy, authoritarianism and violence focuses only on the three monotheistic religions, overlooking the history of warfare in Asia; and she is not fully correct in saying that Judaism, Christianity and Islam have banished the Sacred Feminine; the Jewish conception of God does incorporate a feminine side (the Shekhinah), and the Virgin Mary is certainly a sacred maternal presence in Christianity. Nevertheless, women attracted to Bolen's Jungian and spiritual approach will find inspiration and sustenance here.
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Websites don't have to be expensive. They can cost as little as £50 to set up a simple one and are a great way to let people know about you and what you do. You can use them to promote your business or to share family photos with friends overseas.  Contact Lisa Cole -  moomum@lactivist.co.uk  for more details.

New kind of Breast Cancer - Please forward to all of the women in your lives...Mothers, daughters, sisters, aunts, friends, etc.

In November, a rare kind of breast cancer was found. A lady developed a rash on her breast, similar to that of young mothers who are nursing.  

Because her mammogram had been clear, the doctor treated her with antibiotics for infections. After 2 rounds, it continued to get worse, so her doctor sent her for another mammogram. This time it showed a mass.

A biopsy found a fast growing malignancy. Chemo was started in order to shrink the growth; then a mastectomy was performed; then a full round of Chemo; then radiation. After about 9 months of intense treatment, she was given a clean bill of health.  

She had one year of living each day to its fullest. Then the cancer returned to the liver area. She took 4 treatments and decided that she wanted quality of life, not the after effects of Chemo. She had 5 great months and she planned each detail of the final days. After a few days of needing morphine, she died. She left this message to be delivered to women everywhere:  

Women, PLEASE be alert to anything that is not normal, and be persistent in getting help as soon as possible.  

Paget's Disease: This is a rare form of breast cancer, and is on the outside of the breast, on the nipple and aureole. It appeared as a rash, which later became a lesion with a crusty outer edge. I would not have ever suspected it to be breast cancer but it was. My nipple never seemed any different to me, but the rash bothered me, so I went to the doctor for that. Sometimes, it itched and was sore, but other than that it didn't bother me. It was just ugly and a nuisance, and could not be cleared up with all the creams prescribed by my doctor and dermatologist for the dermatitis on my eyelids just prior to this outbreak. They seemed a little concerned but did not warn me it could be cancerous.  

Now, I suspect not many women out there know a lesion or rash on the nipple or aureole can be breast cancer. (Mine started out as a single red pimple on the aureole. One of the biggest problems with Paget's disease of the nipple is that the symptoms appear to be harmless. It is frequently thought to be a skin inflammation or infection, leading to unfortunate delays in detection and care.)  

What are the symptoms?

1. A persistent redness, oozing, and crusting of your nipple causing it to itch and burn (As I stated, mine did not itch or burn much, and had no oozing I was aware of, but it did have a crust along the outer edge on one side.)

2. A sore on your nipple that will not heal. (Mine was on the aureole area with a whitish thick looking area in center of nipple).

3. Usually only one nipple is effected. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor will do a physical exam and should suggest having a mammogram of both breasts, done immediately. Ev en though the redness, oozing and crusting closely resemble dermatitis (inflammation of the skin), your doctor should suspect cancer if the sore is only on one breast. Your doctor should order a biopsy of your sore to confirm what is going on.

This message should be taken seriously and passed on to as many of your relatives and friends as possible; it could save someone's life.

My breast cancer has spread and metastasized to my bones after receiving mega doses of chemotherapy, 28 treatments of radiation and taking Tamaxofin. If this had been diagnosed as breast cancer in the beginning, perhaps it would not have spread...

TO ALL READERS:

This is sad as women are not aware of Paget's disease. If, by passing this around on the e-mail, we can make others aware of it and its potential danger, we are helping women everywhere.

Please, if you can, take a moment to forward this message to as many people as possible, especially to your family and friends. It only takes a moment, yet the results could save a life

An affirmation for you - Today I enjoy and savor the journey. I pay attention to my life’s process of unfolding. I embrace my own unique process and release my concerns about results. This moment is enough for me.

And to finish:

lease forward this newsletter to anyone you think would enjoy it or benefit.

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