The Millstone Times August 2020

♥ HEALTH  &  WELLNESS

No one - NO ONE – can tell you who you are. Only YOU decide the energy you hold onto and the energy you release… The energy we hold onto doesn’t serve us. With the past trauma we have experienced and the expectations we put on other people, we can end up storing and reliving so much unwanted energy that we simply accept the anxiety and stress that come with it. We can change our habits and DE- CIDE to balance and release the undesired energy through grounding. Learning to ground every day helps us find more peace and empower us to drive our Intention! At Dimensions Reiki, we are committed to sharing techniques to help you cleanse your own energy and providing soul coaching to help guide your next steps both physically and spiritu- ally. Our personalized healing programs, psychic services, and innova- tive workshops on energy management teach you how to ground the un- wanted energy you have, protect your energy fields from new negativity, and find the Spiritual YOU! Check out all of our events online at http://dimensionsreiki.com/calendar. Jeff Carpenter is a Reiki Master Teacher, spiritual scientist, psychic reader, negative energy remover, soul coach, and spirit medium who owns Dimensions Reiki, 169 Main Street, Suite 105, Matawan, NJ. Registration is required for all events; please email dimensionsreiki@gmail.com or call 732-832-1036 to register. Dimensions of Grounding

AUGUST IS PSORIASIS AWARENESS MONTH By Susan Heckler

Psoriasis is a common skin condition that changes the life cycle of skin cells, causing them to build up rapidly on the skin’s surface. The condition is a chronic one, with persistent and sometimes painful symptoms. Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease that causes raised, red, scaly patches to appear on the skin. It typically affects the outside of the elbows, knees or scalp, though it can appear on any location. It is known to cause itching burning and stinging sensations. Psoriasis is not contagious but may run in families. About one-third is traceable to family history. The malady seems to affect men and women equally, and Caucasians have almost twice the likelihood as African- Americans.

Its occurrence can range frommild cases with small areas of rash to larger, more inflamed areas of raised red areas. Symptoms can oftentimes go into remission, even without treatment, and then return without notice. Psoriasis is associated with other serious health conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease and depression so it is not something to ignore. What you may attribute to an annoying rash may have underlying complications. More than 7.5 million Americans have psoriasis, according to research by the National Psoriasis Foundation. Treating Psoriasis A doctor can diagnose psoriasis by studying the patches on the skin, scalp or nails. Most cases are mild in terms of symptoms and require common skin care. In terms of dealing with the condition, the National Psoriasis Foundation recommends a balanced diet to be fit and maintain a healthy weight. Avoiding certain foods may help ease psoriasis symptoms. This may require some trial and error throughout your life, so be sure to log what you’ve eaten following a particularly notable flare-up. In treating psoriasis, the primary goal is to stop the cells from growing so quickly. Treatment cannot fully cure psoriasis, but there are many options that can provide significant relief. Some of the most basic forms include: •Common skin creams or lotions •Baths or soaks to keep the skin hydrated •Aloe Vera •Non-prescription cortisone cream •Exposing skin to small amounts of natural sunlight

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