Welcome to July!  It's hard to believe that the lazy days of summer are now upon us!  I hope you've taken time to plant some flowers, vegetables or fruits.  Nothing is more miraculous than watching how sunlight and rain act on little seeds to produce delicious food.  I love pulling off a few stems from my basil plant to add to our salads or entrees.  Our theme this month is " Change Your Stinkin' Thinkin' - Keep your thoughts above the line".  Read (or watch!) our Health Tip of the Month to find out how to do this and why it's important.

Our Practitioner of the Month is Nancy Langan.  We honor Nancy for her healing gifts in massage and CranioSacral therapy.  We wish her well as she takes some time away from IIM to focus on her own healing and well-being.

Check out our classes this month.  We are having a blast doing Nia with Kimberly May.  We continue our ongoing classes of Yoga, Yamuna, Feldenkrais, and Healing Touch.  We have a special guest speaker this month, Randi Rom, who is presenting "Explore your Divine Goddess Energy" on Monday, July 20th at 6:30 PM.

Keep your thoughts positive, stay " above the line" and enjoy this beautiful month of summer!  Have a happy and safe 4th of July!

Love,
Kim

Our office will be closed on Friday, July 3rd!  Come see us next week...

Need your LABS checked?  
Upcoming Lab Dates at IIM:
Wednesday, July 8th
Wednesday, July 22nd
Thursday, July 23rd VASOLABS
502.253.4554

Call ahead for a visit to the Infrared Hot Sauna!
Looking for a therapeutic sauna experience?  Benefits for stress relief, cardiovascular health, nervous system balancing, weight loss, pain relief, skin cleanse, toxins flush.
Give a call one hour ahead... check out our package specials.
 
Looking for ways to stay "above the line" and practice healthy self-care?
Come try a fun, exhilarating Nia! class...  Or how about a Massage, Reiki, Amma or Healing Touch session to lift your positive energy!
Our Health and Life Coaches stand ready to help you stay "above the line!"
Give us a call! 502.253.4554

What we're reading this month:
Becoming Aware - How to Repattern Your Brain and Revitalize Your Life
by Lisa Garr,  www.hayhouse.com

JULY Health Tip:  Celebrate Staying "Above the Line!"  Watch VIDEO!
Kim Evans, IIM, 502.253.4554, info@integrativemedicine4u.com


Change Your Stinkin' Thinkin'! Stay "Above the Line!"  

We know that where thoughts go, energy flows!  In other words, whatever we focus on is what expands.  Our theme this month is Change Your Stinkin' Thinkin' - Keep Your Thoughts "Above the Line." 
Dr. Ginger Bowler created an energy model based on Hanna Kroeger's work.  If you consider that everything is energy with its own unique vibration and frequency response, you can literally create a scale of the frequencies. 
Imagine a line right in the middle of the scale:

     Everything above the line is a faster, higher frequency, which raises your energy
     vibration and makes you healthier.
                                      ****************************** 
     Everything below the line is a slower, denser energy, which makes you less healthy.

We have 60,000 thoughts per day.  Seventy-five percent of these tend to be negative.  What's more, these thoughts, which are generated in the frontal cortex, trigger the hypothalamus, which houses the pituitary gland that sets off a biochemical response.  Literally your thoughts stimulate and create an internal chemistry.  Wouldn't you rather create the chemistry that positive thoughts generate, such as Endorphins, known as the "feel good" molecules?  You have the choice!  Whenever you notice a negative thought, immediately shift it to a happy thought.  You could think of something or someone for which you are grateful!  So make a commitment to keep your thoughts positive, change your " Stinkin' Thinkin'," and " Stay Above the Line!"



























     
                 Meditation - God - Forgiveness - Harmony - Laughter - Health
                                     Good Food - Prayer - Happiness
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               Anger - Gossip - Jealousy - Fear - Hatred - Addictions - Self Pity
                               Negative Thought~Attitudes~Emotions


Love,
Kim Evans

This month I am excited to highlight one of my patients, Natalie.    She came to me last April with a long-standing history of irritable bowel issues.  She had recently completed nursing school and thought that she was just overly exhausted and stressed.  She had some vague symptoms such as pain in her gallbladder, weight increase, TMJ issues, neck/back pain and no energy.

I did the Cyrex test on her to determine if she had any food sensitivities contributing to a chronic inflammatory state.  Her husband also did the food sensitivity testing to evaluate his own health AND to support his wife in her quest for improved health.  
Both did have significant food sensitivity issues.

I discussed with them the benefits of eliminating their triggering foods,
taking probiotics and digestive enzymes,
and eating organic foods in order to eliminate exposure to pesticides, specifically glyphosate.

They both immediately and significantly changed their diet:
eliminating their triggering foods,
taking the probiotics and digestive enzymes,
eating whole foods, organic as much as possible,
limited processed foods and no refined carbohydrates. 

She and her husband have both lost weight and have much more energy.  Here were her comments after just 6 weeks of following the recommendations:
" I am feeling 90% better thanks to you and all your wonderful knowledge.  I can't thank you enough for guiding us to a healthier life style and I'm loving it so far!!"

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Thanks to each of you who are joining in our on-going challenge to be able to say "I've Got Your Back..."  If you have a story that you would like to share, please send it to me.  ~ Kim Evans

Come join us for NIA!
Nia Movement classes are a fun way to move your body and express yourself! Wednesdays, July 1st & 15th ~ 6:30-7:30 PM
This class will continue the first and third Wednesdays of the month:
July 1st & 15th, August 5th & 19th, September 2nd & 16th

Nia's philosopy is ~ through movement we find health.
Nia fitness is based on the idea that exercise should feel good inside and out.
Nia is a cardio group fitness class that incorporates martial arts, dance arts and healing arts.  As an ongoing practice, Nia promotes mindfulness and holistic fitness and well-being.
Nia empowers people of all shapes and sizes to connect to their body, mind, emotions and spirit by paying attention to sensation.
Wear comfortable clothes and join us for some fun!

Have fun with NIA!
Location:   IIM  205 Townepark Circle, Suite 100, Louisville, KY  40243
Cost:   $10
Contact:   Kimberly May, Inspire Wellness, 502.593.9017  inspirewell@gmail.com www.inspirewellness.net

Sugar Blues & Wellness ~Learn How to
Reduce Your Risk of Diabetes! 
Tuesday, July 16th ~ 7:30-8:45 PM
This popular talk will be followed by a presentation on a "do-it-yourself-wellness-tool-kit."
Join us! You'll be glad you did...
Great and vital information on healthful ways to live your life to the fullest!

Learn about Sugar Blues and Reducing the Risk of Diabetes ~
Location:  To be presented at BRAS Thermography - 11408 Shelbyville Road, Suite 5, Louisville, KY  40243
Cost:  FREE!
Contact:  For more information or to RSVP ~ Betty Greaver, RN, Healing Health Concepts 502.295.6251 or email bgreaver@gmail.com

SAVE THE DATE! ~ JULY 18th & 25th, 2015
Yamuna Body Rolling
with Melanie Tinsley, RN, BS, Certified Yamuna Instructor
Two Special Workshops in July:
SAVE YOUR NECK & SHOULDER! (with Trapezius muscle focus)
and SAVE YOUR FACE!

Offering two special Saturday workshops:
SAVE YOUR NECK & SHOULDERS (w/Trapezius muscle focus) ~
Sat, July 18th 10-11:30 AM
This workshop is designed to relieve tension and restrictions throughout the neck and shoulders, allowing for increased flexibility and alignment and decreased constricion and pain.  Today, more than ever, we have repetitive movements of the muscle chains leading from the hands, wrists, arms and shoulders to the neck and head.  This workshop is designed to release that impact, and as we continue to work the bone tendon connection, give you a higher level of function as well as comfort.  Come experience Yamuna body work and give yourself relief.

SAVE YOUR FACE ~ Sat, July 25th 10-11:30 AM
This Yamuna Body Rolling technique will impact the bones of the face, releasing stress patterns, restoring balance and increasing mental awareness and a sense of well-being. Helpful also for the sinuses, releasing TMJ stress patterns and relieving puffiness... see an instant brightness in your face!

The practice of Yamuna is a great way to begin listening to your body.  It is a stress free way to start positive dialog between your mind and your body, increasing your body awareness and sustainability.  Using specially designed Yamuna balls you can find relief from pain...
and the hope and possibility of healing while lessening the wear and tear on the body and promoting sustainability.

Save Your Face!  Save Your Neck & Shoulders!
Location:   IIM 205 Townepark Circle, Suite 100, Louisville, KY  40243
Cost:  $30 each workshop/Equipment provided.  Bring your yoga mat & your body!
Contact:   Melanie Tinsley  502.419.6170  Register now, or...Walk-ins always welcome!

SAVE THE DATE! ~ JULY 20th, 2015

Come and explore your Divine Goddess energy!!!
My name is Randi Rom.  I work with the Divine energies and angels. My guidance comes from the Akashic records and I also use several Oracle decks.  I help to empower women to be all they can be.  Come with an open heart, ready to move, play, laugh, cry, find more of who you really are.  Be prepared to be authentic, original and love all of who you are ~ your Divine Goddess self!! Possible energy work and mini reading may occur, but Bliss is a YES!!

Explore your Divine Goddess energy ~
Location:   IIM 205 Townepark Circle, Suite 100, Louisville, KY 40243
Cost:   $25.00
Contact:  To register, or for more information ~ Randi Rom divarom@gmail.com

Let's Learn How to
Be Less Toxic! 
Wednesday, July 22nd ~ 6:00-8:00 PM
Thursday, July 30th ~ 11:00AM-12:30PM (bring a brown bag lunch!)
Do you have fatigue, headaches, breathing problems?  Let's explore how we can decrease toxicity in your products and food.*
Great and vital information on healthful ways to live your life to the fullest!
* A brief program will follow about a "handy wellness tool kit" by Heather Gilmour from BRAS.

Learn to Be Less Toxic ~
Location:  IIM 205 Townepark Circle, Suite 100, Louisville, KY  40243
Cost:  FREE!
Contact:  For more information or to register ~ Betty Greaver 502.295.6251 or email bgreaver@gmail.com

Light Works Yoga
with founder Angie Megibben, MEd., RYT-200
Looking for an intimate setting and personal attention?  A small group therapeutic Yoga experience?  You've found it!  Here at IIM, Angie Megibben strives to offer the personal touch... offering you the opportunity to develop core strength and flexibility, or to address the recovery of sports injury...Give Light Works Yoga a try...
Classes currently available Monday through Friday: 
Core Strenthening * Restorative Yoga * Gentle Yoga * Spine Health. 
Also ~ small group classes for people living with Parkinson's or Fibromyalgia.

Mondays:  12noon-1:00 PM Core Strengthening
Tuesdays:  4:45-5:45 PM  Living with Parkinson's
Tuesdays:  6:00-7:15 PM Restorative Yoga
Wednesdays:  9:00-10:00 AM Gentle Yoga
Wednesdays:  1:30-2:30 PM  Living with Fibromyalgia
Thursdays:  6:00-7:15 PM Restorative Yoga
Fridays:  9:00-10:00 AM Spine Health

Join Angie ~ Light Works Yoga at IIM
Location:  IIM - 205 Townepark Circle, Suite 100,Louisville, KY  40243
Contact:  Angie Megibben 502.321.0557 Check this out:  www.light-works-yoga.com

Come join us for NIA! Fun! Easy! Energizing!
Nia Movement classes are a fun way to move your body and express yourself! Wednesdays, July 1st & 15th ~ 6:30-7:30 PM
This class will continue the first and third Wednesdays of the month:
July 1st & 15th, August 5th & 19th, September 2nd & 16th

Nia's philosopy is ~ through movement we find health.
Nia fitness is based on the idea that exercise should feel good inside and out.
Nia is a cardio group fitness class that incorporates martial arts, dance arts and healing arts.  As an ongoing practice, Nia promotes mindfulness and holistic fitness and well-being.
Nia empowers people of all shapes and sizes to connect to their body, mind, emotions and spirit by paying attention to sensation.
Wear comfortable clothes and join us for some fun!

Join Kimberly ~ Nia! at IIM
Location:   IIM  205 Townepark Circle, Suite 100, Louisville, KY  40243
Cost:   $10
Contact:   Kimberly May, Inspire Wellness, 502.593.9017  inspirewell@gmail.com www.inspirewellness.net

JOIN IN!
Feldenkrais "Awareness Through Movement"
with Dorothy Henning, Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner
Fridays, July 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st  10:30-11:30 AM
(continuing on: August 7th, 14th, 21th, 28th)

Improve your posture... Move more easily...Relieve chronic pain...Manage stress.
Please join us as we continue to discover how to move more easily and know ourselves better!  The power of The Feldenkrais Method lies in its ability to access your brain's innate potential to change and improve.  By exploring through these gentle easy-to-do exercises, you will sharpen your 'body sense' and reawaken the pleasure and ease of moving!  After class, some things participants have said are... that they feel free in their joints, more stable and balanced, that they stand taller, are more calm and focused, and that chronic pain seems to have melted away.  One participant said: "I have a herniated disc, but since I have been taking Dorothy's Awareness Through Movement classes, I have no lower back pain at all!  And I can sit cross legged tailor fashion for the first time since my knee replacement 7 years ago!"  Come join us anytime - each class can be taken independently!  No experience necessary. 
Feldenkrais is for EVERYBODY, young and old alike!

Join Dorothy for Feldenkrais "Awareness Through Movement" at IIM
Location:  IIM - 205 Townepark Circle, Suite 100,Louisville, KY  40243
Cost:   Buy a 10-class pass - lasts for 4 months! / or drop-in for $13
Bring:  yourself and an exercise mat
Contact:  contact@dorothyhenning.com  502.240.7057 
Facebook: Feldenkrais Method of Somatic Education Practitioner

JOIN IN!
Yamuna Body Rolling
with Melanie Tinsley, RN, BS, Certified Yamuna Instructor
Appointments available in the month of JULY!

Offering two special Saturday workshops:
SAVE YOUR NECK & SHOULDERS (with Trapezius muscle focus) ~
Sat, July 18th 10-11:30 AM
SAVE YOUR FACE ~ Sat, July 25th 10-11:30 AM

The practice of Yamuna is a great way to begin listening to your body.  It is a stress free way to start positive dialog between your mind and your body, increasing your body awareness and sustainability.  Using specially designed Yamuna balls you can find relief from pain...
and the hope and possibility of healing while lessening the wear and tear on the body and promoting sustainability.

Join Melanie for Yamuna Body Rolling at IIM
Location:   IIM 205 Townepark Circle, Suite 100, Louisville, KY  40243
Contact:   Melanie Tinsley  502.419.6170

JOIN IN!
Metaphysical/Meditation Class
with Victoria Hayden
On summer break!  Resumes Monday, August 31st  6:30-8:30 PM

Contact:  for more information, please email Victoria Hayden  vlhayden1@gmail.com

JOIN IN!
Healing Touch Community
with Betty Greaver, level 3 HT Practitioner
& Kristi Forrest, HTSM
Monday, July 27th  6:30-8:00 PM
(We meet the final Monday evening of each month-please join us!)
Please come to this meeting for practice, support and community with Healing Touch.
Kristi Forrest, HTSM and Betty Greaver, level 3 HT Practitioner, have formed a group to support and share.  "Kristi and I would like to meet and learn about all local practitioners.  Even if you can't come, please let us know about you!  And join us for our monthly share group when you can."


Join Betty and Kristi for the Healing Touch Community meetings at IIM
Location:  IIM - 205 Townepark Circle, Suite 100,Louisville, KY  40243
Contact:  Betty bgreaver@gmail.com 502.295.6251 

JULY SPECIAL:  Would you like to Experience Healing Touch?
Call Betty to learn about Healing Touch and why you should have a free session. 
Healing Touch is a non-invasive, relaxing bodywork.  Research shows that Healing Touch facilitates the relaxation response and can enhance the healing process.  Good for chronic back pain, headaches, recovery from anesthesia or other drugs, stimulating immune system and more.
 
Join Betty for Healing Touch Community or Healing Touch Sessions at IIM
Location:   IIM 205 Townespark Circle, Suite 100, Louisville, KY  40243
For a FREE Session, Contact:   Betty Greaver bgreaver@gmail.com  502.295.6251

JOIN IN!
Join the KYANA Holistic Nurses
Become one of this strong community of Holistic Healers in the Kentuckiana area!
'What is Holistic Nursing?' 
Holistic Nursing is all nursing practice that has healing the whole person as its goal - body, mind, spirit, and emotion.
A holistic nurse often integrates alternative practices with conventional healthcare.  Holistic nurses view healing as a therapeutic partnership with the people in their care.

Next membership meeting:  August 18th, 2015  6:00-8:00 PM
Guest presenter:   Amy Guyton, "Active Isolated Stretching"
Location:  Crescent Hill United Methodist Church, 201 S. Peterson Avenue, Louisville, 40206

Join KHNA for meetings or classes
Contact:  For more information on KHNA mission, membership, events, and more, check out this link to their new website:  www.khna.net

July ~ National Blueberry Month 
"Long before Fats Domino was crooning about "Blueberry Hill," Native Americans used the potent fruit to treat coughs.  These tiny little gems do indeed pack a potent punch.  They rank the highest of any fruit for antioxidents (those free-radical-fighting powerhouses), and one cup delivers 14% of the recommended daily dose of fiber and nearly a quarter of the recommended daily intake of vitamin C.
North America is still the leading producer of this beloved blue fruit, accounting for up to 90% of the world's supply.  The berry is celebrated throughout July -- the peak of its harvest -- during National Blueberry Month." (excerpted from WebMD)

Learn more:  blueberries-nutritious-things-come-in-small-packages

CELEBRATE!
International Day of Friendship ~
Thursday, July 30th, 2015 
"According to the United Nations, the official sponsor of this special day, the International Day of Friendship is a day set aside to promote friendship among peoples, cultures and countries.  Today is a time to encourage efforts toward peace, and to build bridges among different people.  It is a day of respect for others, and a day to celebrate diversity.

On an individual level, use this day to promote friendship in big and small ways.  You can begin by "extending an olive branch" to a sibling or family member, a neighbor, or an old friend who we've had a falling out with.  If we all try just a little the world will be a better, more peaceful place."
 
"A little history... "The origin of International Day of Friendship has roots as far back as 1919 in the United States.  In 2011, the United Nations declared this an official international day." (excerpted from HolidayInsights.com)

Read more:   UN-International Friendship Day

IN OUR COMMUNITY ~
July 4th ~ Independence Day Celebration!
Louisville Orchestra - Waterfront 4th of July
Saturday, July 4th at Waterfront Park
free & open to the public...
music, family activities, food, & fireworks!
Features music, family activities, food and fireworks on the Great Lawn of Waterfront Park.  Performances by the Louisville Orchestra, Teddy Abrams conducting, with special guests indie-folk-rock cellist Ben Sollee, and HipHop fusion artist Jecorey "1200" Arthur.
Sponsor Matt Thornton:  "Thorntons believes in building a stronger community by supporting events where families can come together, and an event to celebrate the 4th of July is the perfect fit..."

Enjoy watching local fireworks this weekend!  Use caution and follow safe practices if you choose to light your own fireworks.   ~ Kim

Find out more: Louisville Waterfront 4th of July

IN OUR COMMUNITY ~
Compassionate Louisville ~   
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Wednesday, July 15th, 2015  12:00 Noon 
Compassionate Louisville Town Hall Meeting ~
University of Louisville School of Medicine - Kosair Charities Clinical & Translational Research Bldg, 505 S. Hancock Street
Everyone is invited! Bring a friend! No RSVP required.
Experience compassion in action!  Each month we invite you on a pilgrimage to discover the city's often hidden compassion gems.  Once at the site, we will share the mission of the host organization, celebrate the newest organization to have adopted a compassion resolution, congratulate the newest Compassion Laureate, share how Compassionate Louisville is encouraging compassionate action, and provide a forum for you and others to share their compassionate actions.
"Through intention and social innovation, Compassionate Louisville creates and celebrates a community and world becoming more and more compassionate."  Our mission... "to champion and nurture the growth of compassion."

Find out more:  compassionatelouisville.org/get-involved

What is Integrative Medicine?  Integrative Medicine is a relatively new field of Medicine.  The University of Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine defines it as "healing-oriented medicine that takes into account the whole person (body, mind, and spirit), including all aspects of lifestyle.  It emphasizes the therapeutic relationship and makes use of all appropriate therapies, both conventional and alternative."  Our approach is leading edge; it makes use of every available tool to set you on the path for optimal health.

Our Philosopy:  The practitioners of 205 Townepark Circle believe in helping people to achieve optimal health in mind, body, and spirit.  Our philosopy is to treat the whole person and to help and support you through many facets of your health and wellbeing.
As Hippocrates said:  "It is much more important to know what sort of a patient has a disease than what sort of a disease a patient has". 

We are excited to partner in your care!
Quick Listing of Services:
Advanced Integrative Therapy
APO E Genetic Testing
Acupressure/Amma
Avalon LIght System
Breast Health Education
CranioSacral
Educational Classes & Workshops
Stop Emotional Eating
Feldenkrais
Healing Touch
HeartMath
Hospice
Indigo Biofeedback
Intentional Wellness Program
Lab Testing (including Advanced Lipid Profile)
Life Coaching
Lymphatic Drainage
Medical Massage
Oncology Massage
Metaphysical Meditation
Nutraceutical Evaluations
Nutrition & Diet Counseling
Reflexology
Reiki
Spiritual Healing
Vibe Session
Yamuna Body Rolling
Yoga Classes

Call us here at IIM!  502.253.4554  or email us at  info@integrativemedicine4u.com www.integrativemedicine4u.com

"'Thank you' is the best prayer that anyone could say.  I say that one a lot.  "Thank you" expresses extreme gratitude, humility, understanding."
~ Alice Walker


Let us know if we may help you to
Stay " Above the Line" as you celebrate your summer!
~ The Team at IIM