ALERT: April Issue of Consumer Reports Ridicules Homeopathic Medicine

From: Flower Essence Society
To: Michele Doetsch
Sent: Sunday, May 25, 2008 5:19 PM
Subject: FES Member alert

Dear Ms. Michelle Lynn Doetsch, NCTMB,

We are writing to alert you to an article published in April Consumer Reports that ridicules homeopathic medicine and, by implication, all vibrational remedies.

The Organic Consumers Association is organizing a letter-writing campaign protesting this article.

We urge you to join in this effort at http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/o/642/campaign.jsp?campaign_KEY=24667

You can read the original Consumer Reports article here: http://blogs.consumerreports.org/health/2008/03/homeopathic-rem.html

The article cites for its evidence a long discredited research study, described here: http://www.trusthomeopathy.org/csArticles/articles/000000/000060.htm

The Consumer Reports article is premised on the supposition that without a biochemical mechanism of action, it is impossible for any remedy to be effective. The author of this report looks only for  evidence to support this erroneous supposition, and dismisses important scientific evidence that shows otherwise.  The Consumer Reports article violates the very foundation of scientific research by ignoring the reality of the presenting phenomena; this logic is tantamount to declaring:  “If we don’t believe the sun can shine, then we will ignore any evidence premised upon the reality of the shining sun.”

The Flower Essence Society is strongly committed to scientific study of flower essence therapy, through clinical case research, plant study and well-designed comparative studies.  The same bias that rejects homeopathy also rejects flower essence therapy and it is important that members of the Flower Essence Society voice their concern.

The future of flower essence therapy depends on the vital participation of members like you who are willing to take action.  We thank you for your ongoing support.   

Richard Katz and Patricia Kaminski

RBBTs New Course Offerings Book Ready for Download

The newly updated, newly revised Course Offerings Book, complete with class registration forms, is now available. This edition has all classes listed by category and includes new color-coded course charts for easier viewing. At a total of 31 pages, it may take a minute or two download, depending on your connection speed.  

You can download it from the Courses & Trainings page of the RBBT website.  

I am currently working on implementing on-line and correspondence studies for non-energy modality trainings, such as Emotional Freedom Technique/Therapy and the brand new Intuitive & Psychic Development Series.

I look forward to announcing these additions as they become available.   Abundance and peace be yours, - Sabrina  

Going Green: Resources, Resources, Resources

If you’re like me and a bit of a tree-hugger, you’re probably often on the lookout for ways - big and small - to help make a difference. While I was at the post office the other day I did something I never do (never say, “Never!”): I browsed the resource table … and found these great ideas - (all links are to PDF files; copies of the flyers I found and brought home)

Book Recycling - available only Saturday, April 5, 2008 - East Lansing, MI
taking paperbacks, magazines, boxboard (cereal boxes, shoe boxes, etc), hardcovers, phonebooks

Cell Phone & Household Battery Recycling - Ingham and Eaton Counties in MI; please also remember our servicemen and women: donate your old used cells to them! Check with your local post office for a post-paid mailing envelope.

Clean & Green: Non-Toxic and Inexpensive Cleaning Resources 
a list of books and websites

Cooking Oil Disposal - Holt MI and Lansing MI

Mercury Themometer Exchange - Lansing MI

Plastic Bag Recycling - Lansing MI, Dansville MI, Mulliken MI, Sunfield Twp MI, Charlotte MI, St. Johns MI, Okemos MI

Pass it on and pay it forward!

Blessings,
- Sabrina

My Stroke of Insight - Jill Bolte-Taylor

Brain Researcher Jill Bolte-Taylor shares her right brain-left brain experiences which took place when she was having a stroke and took her through moments of pure euphoria. Once at the website, to run the video My Stroke of Insight, click on the “forward” arrow underneath the frame. Remember to turn on your sound! The message is priceless and mighty powerful.

God bless,
-Sabrina

This wonderful video was forwarded to us by Colleen Deatsman,
my colleague and teacher.

Donated Services - One of Our (Not So?) Best Kept Secrets

Every year I donate services to persons and families in real and serious need. As more and more people discover this aspect of RBBT, the more requests come in for such donations. The people/families who are chosen for receipt of such services are selected with great care and, to my dismay, I simply do not have the resources nor time to allow me to assist with all requests.

RBBT has already exceeded the available limit of donated services for the entire 2008 year, with others remaining on the waiting list for 2009. [Alternative therapists/options have been suggested to those waiting. Please utilize them. = )]

Please be aware that due to the number of requests and time constraints, any new requests for donated services, including service fee reductions (a program which ended last summer due to lack of funds) will go unanswered. Please know this is nothing personal.

Thank you for your time and understanding of this matter.

If you would like to make a donation to help RBBT cover the associated expenses of donated services, I and those receiving these services will be deeply grateful. Thank you.

To make a donation, please contact me through the website (or email direct if you already have the e-address) for ways to financially donate.

Creator Blest,
-Sabrina