RAW Chocolate Meditation by my friend Vincent Hu

(Please RSVP here)
www.rawchocolatemeditation.com

It's a new year in less than 2 weeks, and how many of you have fulfill all your resolutions from 2008? Do you find yourself having trouble staying on track with your goals, and see your efforts fall by wayside when emergencies come up and lose track? Or do you complain about lack of disciple or willpower, when it's really about staying centered and focused? Were your thoughts, choices you made and actions you took in 2008, in alignment with your goals and values?Don't make the same mistake in 2009! I invite you to "get centered" with me as I host the first Chocolate Meditation event on New Year's Day in Washington, DC. What a better way to celebrate by getting clear on what was preventing you from accomplishing your goals in 2008, and *CONNECT* with yourself to discover what you really desire for 2009.Through the power of ancient Yogic meditation and exercises, and of course a chocolate meditation, we will release blockages and set off rockets of desires for the coming year. No experience with meditation is necessary. All levels are welcome. Sponsored by the DC Health Coach and Gnosis Chocolate - Guided Raw Chocolate Meditation made with 100% superfoods and lots of love!- Setting your intentions and vision for 2009- Ease-into-meditation exercises- Full Spectrum Sensual Experience (FSSE) with Out of your Mind Meditation Exercises

The first 10 people who sign up will receive a special holiday Raw Chocolate bar from Gnosis Chocolate (a David Wolfe approved product). Registration Today (Limited to 40 People)https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=1823584

Cost: ======================Register today and you will receive guidelines to help you prepare for meditation! $25 registration online.Buy tickets here:https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=1823584$35 at the doorSponsor Info:======================Gnosis Chocolate, Raw, Hand-made and Guilt-Freehttp://gnosischocolate.squarespace.com/ The DC Health CoachTransformative Health and Nutrition Counseling Uniquely Designed for Busy Professionalshttp://www.dchealthcoach.com======================The DC Health Coach, Vincent a Certified Yoga Instructor, is passionate about teaching and inspiring people to blend meditation into their busy lifestyle. His intentions for 2009 is to create a community of meditators and awaken 2009 people to the power of meditation. Location:======================The Center4321 Wisconsin Avenue, NW [entrance is on Windom Place]Washington DC 20016 Metro accessible: just south of the Tenleytown-AU metro (red line)

HOLECO Super Deals & Live Green Party on 12/6 @ Hoang's Grill & Sushi Bar 7pm

Dear All:

There is positive energy in the air & we want to celebrate the hope that it is bringing with it.Thus, we are having one month of SUPER deals at our holistic medical spa starting 11/21 until 12/23 (SEE BELOW) and together with Live Green we are toasting this celebration @ Hoang's Grill & Sushi Bar in Falls Church Virginia on Saturday 12/6 from 7-10pm with organic specialty drinks ranging from $5-$7 for this special occasion. RSVP's for the Hoang's Organic Toasting Event is encouraged by sending an email to catering@hoangcuisine.com. A complimentary appetizer will be waiting for each person who sends an RSVP!. We will post this event on facebook under Live Green & Holeco™ Wellness Medi Spa page as well. http://www.livegreen.net/index.phphttp://www.hoangcuisine.com/ Super Deals

Laser Treatments
Laser Hair Removal; LaserFacial; Laser Cellulite Reduction; Laser Pigment Reduction
35% off single treatment; 15% off packages (for new clients or our loyal repeat clients that want to start a new area) *existing clients & maintenance sessions 20% off

Energy Healing Treatments (on one hour or longer treatments)
Rejuvenating Reiki; Blissful Reflexology; Pedikarma; Detox Heaven; Ultimate Healing; Chakra Balancing
35% off single treatment; 15% off packages (new clients or if you haven't tried it in the past) *our loyal repeat clients can get 25% off any of the treatments

Holistic Medical Treatment:
Nutritional Response Test;
20% off single Treatment Derma Filler (Restylane)
*$100 off per 1cc syring

Skin Care/Organic Facials
Microdermabrasion; Basic Element Facials
35% off single treatment; 15% off package on microdermabrasion only (new clients or if you haven't tried it in the past) *our loyal repeat clients can get 25% off treatments

Organic Spray Tan
$10 off Full Body; 10% off the package (everyone)

ALL Products (per item, not per total; limit to 4 of each max)
* Between $10 & $30 = 10% off
* Between $31& $50 = 15% off
* Between $51 & $70 = 20% off
* Customized Product Holiday Packages (Detox at Home, Happy Feet, Healthy Hair) ranging from $35 to $85 with a free gift inside each box

We ask you to please schedule as soon as you can by emailing us at holecomedispa@gmail.com by calling us at 703-241-4004 because we will get booked very fast with these deals & will NOT be able to extend the offer. We will be closed on 11/26 until 11/28 celebrating Thanksgiving. ****Please keep mind these specials cannot be applied to: prior services/products, packages or combined with other offers. These are limited to one time use per treatment*****

In joy, love & peaceHoni Borden & Holeco™ Team :)

Eco-minded & savvy individuals pulled together @ DC's Green Festival

2 days of none stop excitement of meeting mind liked individuals

who pull together as a community to support & love one another's

efforts in doing the right thing.

This year's festival was even more crowded than last year & the awesome

celebration of Obama's success, even made it that much more amazing. And of course, the haters were showing their faces too. Yet we welcome them because they help us grow stronger & our message to them as Satchidananda says is "to pour love over hate, is like pouring water over fire". :) So we hope for them to grow some love in their lives & put their energy into more positive things.

I like to this moment and thank a few of our amazing supporters that came to visit us this year as well as volunteered to help: Sherrel, Silvia, Carla, Pawan, Mougeh, Mehdi, Sharon, Jim, Harold, Hillary, Dena, Madeline, Shirin, Chip, Julia, Jessica, Pamela, Om, Paul, Kishuri, Ellen, our favorite twins, Bahar, Maria & Allison & their friends, my cousin Deven & his precious family just to name a few.

Special thanks to Debra Clair of Perfect Organics for bragging about our holeco™ organic mineral brushes & sending clients over to us. Another thank you is for Kimberly Wilson of Tranquil Space along with Christine & Jilian for the amazing bamboo outfits that we were wearing & the support towards out booth; Last, but not the least, special thank you for Live Green (Steve, Juliana, Paul & Dj) for always being there with us & promoting green living.

Finally, so thrilled to meet Christine, Mary, Jeff & Scott, Sahsania, Scott the holistic Doc, & Jim to help support their great efforts.

Don't forget to join us at the Eco-Feast Event this Saturday, November 15, from 12pm-4pm at the Art of Living Center, a mansion across from Meridian Hill Park (2401 15th Street NW).

In joy, love & peace

Honi :)

p.s. Mention GREEN Festival & receive 20% off any single treatment of: organic spray tan, reiki, reflexology, aqua detox, ultimate healing, laser hair removal & lymph cleansing using TriActive laser (*open to all clients)

ESTA Visa required as of 1/12/2009 to get into US Please Read

I just got this email from my friend who owns an immigration law firm & she notified me about this new visa that is required for those entering US.
Please read & make sure your loved ones are aware of this new law that apparently has not been communicated well with many embassies.

Dear Client:

Please review the materials at the link provided regarding new travel requirements for those entering the United States on the visa waiver program. These requirements will be in effect as of January 12, 2009. We encourage early application so as to not interfere with travel plans. Thank you. Rupal ESTA LINK: http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/travel/id_visa/esta/esta_intro/esta_english.ctt/esta_english.pdf

Law Office of Rupal G. Kothari P.C.1250 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 200Washington, DC 20036Telephone: (202) 466-2921Facsimile: (202) 263-4610RGKothari@aol.com

Starving Cancer Cells by cutting down on Acidic Food & increasing your Alkaline Food

AFTER YEARS OF TELLING PEOPLE CHEMOTHERAPY IS THE ONLY WAY TO TRY AND ELIMINATE CANCER, JOHN HOPKINS IS FINALLY STARTING TO TELL YOU THERE IS AN ALTERNATIVE WAY

Cancer Update
Every person has cancer cells in the body. These cancer cells do not show up in the standard tests until they have multiplied to a few billion. When doctors tell cancer patients that there are no more cancer cells in their bodies after treatment, it just means the tests are unable to detect the cancer cells because they have not reached the detectable size.

Cancer cells occur between 6 to more than 10 times in a person's lifetime.When the person's immune system is strong the cancer cells will be destroyed and prevented from multiplying and forming tumors. When a person has cancer it indicates the person has multiple nutritional deficiencies. These could be due to genetic,environmental, food, and lifestyle factors. To overcome the multiple nutritional deficiencies, changing diet and including supplements will strengthen the immune system. Chemotherapy involves poisoning the rapidly-growing cancer cells and also destroys rapidly-growing healthy cells in the bone marrow, gastrointestinal tract, and can cause organ damage, like liver,kidneys, heart, lungs, etc. Radiation while destroying cancer cells also burns, scars and damages healthy cells, tissues and organs. Initial treatment with chemotherapy and radiation will often reduce tumor size. However, prolonged use of chemotherapy and radiation do not result in more tumor destruction.When the body has too much toxic burden from chemotherapy and radiation the immune system is either compromised or destroyed, hence the person can succumb to various kinds of infections and complications. Chemotherapy and radiation can cause cancer cells to mutate and become resistant and difficult to destroy. Surgery can also cause cancer cells to spread to other sites. An effective way to battle cancer is to starve the cancer cells by not feeding it with the foods it needs to multiply.

CANCER CELLS FEED ON:
Sugar is a cancer-feeder. By cutting off sugar it cuts off one important food supply to the cancer cells. Sugar substitutes like NutraSweet, Equal, Spoonful, etc are made with Aspartame and it is harmful. A better natural substitute would be Manuka honey or molasses but only in very small amounts. Table salt has a chemical added to make it white in color, try sea salt instead; and, a better alternative is 'Bragg's Aminos'. Milk causes the body to produce mucus, especially in the gastrointestinal tract. Cancer feeds on mucus. By cutting off milk and substituting with unsweetened soy milk cancer cells are being starved. Cancer cells thrive in an acid environment. A Meat-based diet is acidic and it is best to eat fish and a little chicken rather than beef or pork. Meat also contains livestock antibiotics, growth hormones, and parasites; and, all are especially harmful to people with cancer. A diet made of 80% fresh vegetables and juice, whole grains, seeds, nuts and a little fruits help put the body into an alkaline environment. About 20% can be from cooked food including beans. Fresh vegetable juices provide live enzymes that are easily absorbed and reach down to cellular levels within 15 minutes to nourish and enhance growth of healthy cells.. To obtain live enzymes for building healthy cells try and drink fresh vegetable juice (most = vegetables including bean sprouts) and eat some raw vegetables 2 or 3 times a day. Enzymes are destroyed at 104 degrees F (40 degrees C). AVOID coffee, tea, and chocolate, which have high caffeine. Green tea is a better alternative and has cancer-fighting properties. WATER - best to drink purified or filtered water to avoid known toxins and heavy metals in tap water. Distilled water is acidic so avoid it altogether. MEAT - protein is difficult to digest and requires a lot of digestive enzymes. Undigested meat remaining in the intestines become putrefied and leads to more toxic buildup. Cancer cell walls have a tough protein covering. By refraining from or eating less meat it frees more enzymes to attack the protein walls of cancer cells and allows the body'skiller cells to destroy the cancer cells. Some supplements build up the immune system (IP6, Flor-essence,Essiac, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, EFA's, etc.) to enable the body's own killer cells to destroy cancer cells. Other supplements like vitamin E are known to cause apoptosis, or programmed cell death, the body's normal method of disposing of damaged, unwanted, or unneeded cells.

Cancer is a disease of the MIND, BODY, and SPIRIT. A proactive and positive spirit will help the cancer warrior be a survivor. Anger, unforgiveness, and bitterness put the body into a stressful and acidic environment. Learn to have a loving and forgiving spirit. Learn to relax and enjoy life. Cancer cells cannot thrive in an oxygenated environment. Exercising daily, and deep breathing help to get more oxygen down to the cellular level. Oxygen therapy is another means employed to destroy cancer cells.

1. No plastic containers in microwave
2. No water bottles in freezer
3. No plastic wrap in microwave

Johns Hopkins has recently sent this out in its newsletters. This information is being circulated at Walter Reed Army Medical Center as well. Dioxin chemicals causes cancer, especially breast cancer. Dioxins are highly poisonous to the cells of our bodies. Don't freeze your plastic bottles with water in them as this releases dioxins from the plastic. Recently, Dr.. Edward Fujimoto, Wellness Program Manager at Castle Hospital , was on a TV program to explain this health hazard. He talked about dioxins and how bad they are for us. He said that we should not be heating our food in the microwave using plastic containers. This especially applies to foods that contain fat. He said that the combination of fat, high heat, and plastics releases dioxin into the food and ultimately into the cells of the body. Instead, he recommends using glass, such as Corning Ware, Pyrex or ceramic containers for heating food. You get the same results, only without the dioxin. So such things as TV dinners, instant Ramen Noodles, and soups, etc., should be removed from the container and heated in something else. Paper isn't bad but you don't know what is in the paper. It's just safer to use tempered glass, Corning Ware, etc. He reminded us that a while ago some of the fast food restaurants moved away from the foam containers to paper . The dioxin problem is one of the reasons. Also, he pointed out that plastic wrap, such as Saran, is just as dangerous when placed over foods to be cooked in the microwave. As the food is nuked, the high heat causes poisonous toxins to actually melt out of the plastic wrap and drip into the food. Cover food with a paper towel instead.

In joy, love & peace
Honi :)
Holeco™ Wellness Medi Spa

Holeco™ Wellness Medi Spa is going to be at GREEN Festival in DC for the 2nd year in a row :)

Wow, I cannot believe the Washington DC GREEN Festival is around the corner on 11/8 & 11/9. The girls and I are preparing to show our viewing of holeco™ organic minerals as well as holeco™ floral water sprays at this exciting event.

The GREEN Festival is hosted by Global Exchange and Co-op America and provides a great opportunity to learn about eco-friendly food, cleaning, fashion, health and beauty. The cost is only $15 & it is located at the Washington DC Convention Center. Come and see the joint efforts made by group of people that have come together to give hope & light into our nations capital. Please be sure to visit us at booth #944 to sign up to win one of our holistic service giveway. Please visit http://www.greenfestivals.org/washington-dc-2008/ for more information. We are partnering with Live Green booth #602 at this event & those that become a Live Green member, can get 25% off on their first visit with us as we are Hot Spot Live Green Participant. Make sure to visit my awesome green minded friend, Debra Clair, of Perfect Organics at booth #942 for all organic body care. Debra and I are offering 10% off discount to those buying products from each other's booth.

Looking forward in seeing you there.

Honi Borden & Holeco ™ Team :)

holeco™organic minerals featured at the D & A Show in LA at the GREEN Market Show

So, you have a vision of this total chemical free organic mineral powder & you just cannot get your vendors to make. Everyone claims they have "natural minerals" and riding on consumers lack of knowledge of chemical, yet they put bismyth oxychloride, dimethicone, nano size or even titanium dioxide in their formula. How do you make the consumer aware to become savvy?

I said to myself "I will create it & I will educate the public on a safer product" and so I did. From initial thought to actual production, it has taken me over a year and it was a privilege to make it to the D & A GREEN Market show in LA this past weekend to launch my product. Thanks to a very special lady name Linda who shared the same passion of pure cosmetics, holeco ™ organic minerals became a reality.

Out of my own frustrations of needing a mineral powder to use for the post laser treatments I perform, I finally created holeco™ organic minerals, made out of only MICA, ORGANIC ARROROOT, IRON OXIDE & ZINC OXIDE. That's right. Only 4 ingredients and NO chemicals what so ever.

I called them "one and only" to highlight their true essence of being the purest all natural minerals that are handcrafted in the US with the highest quality ingredients that has full sun protection and anti-microbial properties.

"holeco™ organic minerals" give an amazing healthy glow that feels extremely silky. This incredible loose mineral powder is vegan and is conveniently located inside a retractable dispensing brush made of cruelty free goat hair. The organic mineral foundation helps absorb excess oil while healing skin by being hypo-allergenic, weightless and water resistant.

holeco™ organic minerals" come in 6 different shades (1-6) that are based on Fitzpatrick classification for sun-reactive skin types & can be used for both foundation and bronzing blush (shades 3,4,5 & 6).

GREEN HIGHLIGHTS:

hand crafted in the USA; no animal testing; cruelty free goat hair; vegan loose powder; packaging is a brush holder pouch made out of eQo hemp fabric; clear plastic is made out of PETA and can be recycled; dispensing brush is washable, reusable and refillable; only four ingredients used; bamboo retail display; vegetable ink used on all printing FSC certified paper for marketing material

Retail Price:

$58 4g Big Brush

$32 2g Mini Brush

@ our store or online;

opening orders available for holistic & organic mind set facilities such as: spas/medical spas/yoga studios/fitness spas/dermatology offices/pediatrician office/baby stores/online safe cosmetics...etc

Medical Spa Review by Iammoderm.com

DERMA HAIR CARE LLC
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By Val Cavalheri
111 Rowell Ct.Falls Church, VA 22046703.241.4004http://www.dermahaircare.com/

Two quick observations: Going green is not limited to just detoxing the environment and don’t let the name fool you. Derma Hair Care is not limited to just hair. Everything in this unassuming spa is completely holistic and organic.From the cotton balls used to take off your makeup to the organic chocolate (yes!) spray tan, whatever is used is both good for you and the environment. In fact, this is the 1st ORGANIC Medi Spa in the US that hasbecome recognized by the co-op America as a socially responsible green company. AND they are pregnant mom safe!
The spa’s director Honi (pronounced Honey) Motarefi is downright passionate about finding the best combination of safety and value. “The first thing I recommend to anyone walking into the spa is that they use a shower filter. Not only does it remove impurities, such as chlorine, in our water, but it softens the skin and the hair.” Since we’re on the subject of hair: “Hair is our enemy,” says Honi. She should know. She is highly trained in both electrolysis and laser hair removal. In fact, she is well known as a dark skin hair removal (a specialty in itself). Oh, and did I tell you, she is only one of two laser specialists in the U.S who will laser treat eyebrow hair…….

The team allowed me to experience a smattering of some of their extensive menu. First, Honi showed me her laser hair removal skills. Painless. Next, Rachel Kaufman, one of the center’s specialists did an ion foot detox. Disgusting what comes off your body. Next I was given a sanitary (disposable) foot wax treatment (which uses no electricity) while Rachel gave me the Detox Heaven—hand and feet reflexology treatment, along with some Reiki healing. The pain I had in my knee left, along with any stress that I was feeling. Rachel is very talented.

All the while, I was given various flavors of green tea, ionized water, and Acai juice. “Our focus,” says Honi, “is to do medical aesthetics from the inside. Health is a gift.” There are so many facets of this place that the three hours I spent there felt like I had been away for a relaxing weekend. Recommendthat you check out their website. There are some unbelievable resources that will make your head spin. One in particular was a link to http://www.cosmeticdatabase.com/ which allows you to search for a cosmetic product, or ingredient. Eye opening.

Full Moon Facial | Beauty & Fitness Washington, D.C. - DailyCandy

Full Moon Facial Beauty & Fitness Washington, D.C. - DailyCandy

A facial designed to get your derriere into a state of polished perfection! While you are laying down on our Far Infrared Biomat the treatment begins with our FDA approved TriActive Laser Cellulite machine that is used to help tone the muscles by using heat, suction and cooling. Then a deep cleansing and exfoliation with our lemongrass sugar scrub is applied on your tush and back of the thighs. Once your skin is prepared, then extractions is performed and high frequency is used to kill any existing bacteria under the skin that is causing acne. Afterwards a hydrating masque is used to calm the skin and our famous Three Metal Bowl from India is used for massage. For those that want that awesome "glow", our famous Chocolate Sun lotion can be used just where it needs to shine. This exclusive and highly pampering service delivers anti-inflammatory results and leaves the skin smoother and tones the back side.

Cellulite Reduction by TriActive Laser at Derma Hair Care :)

It's been over a year that I have been obsessing to get the TRIACTIVE LaserDermology in my hands. What a pleasure to finally have this awesome equipment in my spa to finally treat Cellulite the right way. That's right. To get it off and keep it off.

Education is the key in helping get rid of cellulite. Detoxification, hydration and balanced nutrition is the right combo in keeping cellulite in check and that is the basis of our protocol.

Peace, Love & Happiness
Honi :)