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	<title>Healing Heart 2 Heart</title>
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	<description>Achieving Health through the Heart Energy of Healing Touch</description>
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		<title>Upcoming Event</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Join me at Lyon Book Store (121 W. 5th Avenue in Chico) on Thursday, January 19th at 7 pm for my book signing event promoting my newly published book, “We Also Serve: A Family Goes to War.” It is my family’s inter-generational story of surviving the effects of two wars and gives an inside look [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Reducing the Stress that Damages the Body’s Ability to Heal Itself</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Tranquil

Healing Touch is effective at reducing the long-term effects of chronic stress on the body, and as well as minimizing the impact of stressful events like medical procedures or treatment for severe diseases.

Stress has both positive and negative effects on the human system.  A certain amount of stress is needed to encourage change and to move one forward with daily challenges.  However, prolonged stress creates a “wearing down” of the body’s defenses.  This can lead to changes in the immune system; increased risk of illness and delays in the way the body heals. 

Healing Touch has been used in a variety of studies concerned with reducing stress.  For instance, in studies done on students, Healing Touch was found to have a positive effect on reducing stress.

Healing Touch has also been found to reduce the levels of stress in individuals that are experiencing stressful events like invasive medical procedures or treatment for severe diseases.  In one study that looked at individuals with a chronic disease, participants reported a decrease in their stress after receiving weekly Healing Touch sessions.

A common report after receiving a Healing Touch session is one of deep relaxation and a sense of peacefulness.  This has been reported in a number of patient satisfaction surveys and in practice by both practitioners and their clients. In our stressful lives, having the opportunity to come to a place of peace and rest is beneficial. 

If you or a loved one are suffering the debilitating effects of stress, contact Nanette to discuss how Healing Touch could benefit you.

For more information on this and other Healing Touch research studies, please go to http://www.healingtouchresearch.com/.]]></description>
		<link>http://healingheart2heart.com/2011/04/reducing-the-stress-that-damages-the-body%e2%80%99s-ability-to-heal-itself/</link>
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		<title>Living Pain Free the Healing Touch Way</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Pain takes many forms; it can be extreme, like that from a severe injury or medical procedure; pain can be a warning to your brain that you have extended your body’s limits; or

it can be a reminder that you need to take care of some aspect of your life that is creating a “pain in your neck”.

All pain is relative to the person experiencing it.  Even when the same painful procedure is done, different people often experience the pain in very different ways.  The experience is dependent on a number of factors and includes such things as previous experience with pain and individual body chemistry and structure.  There is even a difference in pain perception between sexes.  Using energy therapies like Healing Touch can influence a person’s response to pain in the many ways in which it is interpreted by the body.  These include the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects of being.

Numerous Healing Touch studies have been conducted that show its ability to decrease both acute and chronic pain.  In fact, some of the most compelling responses to Healing Touch work are found with pain relief in hospital settings. In research studies, effects are often compared to other treatments. For example, in a study comparing non-invasive Healing Touch treatments to chiropractic care for back pain Healing Touch was found to be just as effective.  In another study of chronic and severe pain resulting from a spinal cord injury, patients who received Healing Touch treatments reported decreased pain more than  those patients who received progressive muscle relaxation.  Healing Touch has also been found to reduce and relieve headache pain.

There are many techniques within Healing Touch that are specific for dealing with pain which can be very effective.  Often the sooner these techniques are used the more effective they can be.  There are no contraindications for using Healing Touch to relieve pain and it can be valuable in supplementing conventional approaches or using when other approaches are not successful.

To learn more about how Healing Touch can help reduce or eliminate your pain, contact Nanette for more about the many effective techniques available.

For more information on this and other Healing Touch research studies, please go to http://www.healingtouchresearch.com/.]]></description>
		<link>http://healingheart2heart.com/2011/04/living-pain-free-the-healing-touch-way-2/</link>
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		<title>Helping Military Families With Stress</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Having a loved one deployed in a combat zone can be enormously stressful for the entire family. Fear for the safety of a loved is barely hidden underneath every waking moment; it even intrudes on one’s sleep. I know. My son was a Marine in Fallujah in 2004. I also know how effectively Healing Touch helps [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://healingheart2heart.com/2011/04/helping-military-families-with-stress/</link>
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		<title>How Cancer Patients Can Improve Their Quality of Life</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Healing Touch is widely used in treating the fatigue, nausea and pain that frequently accompanies the treatment for cancer.  Healing Touch is often cited by cancer patients as providing a sense of comfort and connection that got them through]]></description>
		<link>http://healingheart2heart.com/2010/08/how-cancer-patients-can-improve-their-quality-of-life/</link>
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		<title>Healing Touch Services I Offer</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Healing Touch is useful for any condition of body, mind, and spirit. In her practice, Heart to Heart Connection in Chico, Nanette Sagastume  employs a variety of Healing Touch techniques that are very helpful in reducing  pain of any sort, including that of headache and back and neck pain, the most frequent pain complaints. Because of its gentle minimal touch, Healing Touch is ideally suited to the unique pain of fibromyalgia.

Nanette has used Healing Touch to help clients recover more quickly from surgery. She has even used Healing Touch to soothe clients who were in their last hours of life. 

Additional techniques  to calm and clear the mind are helpful to those experiencing chronic and acute anxiety, as well as depression and post-traumatic stress. Nanette has a particular affection for military families and, using Healing Touch, has helped many cope with the anxiety of their loved one’s deployment. 

Refer to the testimonial page on the website for some client comments.  Contact Nanette for a free consultation to see how Healing Touch can benefit you: 530-521-0429.]]></description>
		<link>http://healingheart2heart.com/2010/07/healing-touch-services-i-offer/</link>
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		<title>How Others Have Been Helped</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Benefits of Healing Touch:

When asked about the power of Healing Touch, Nanette Sagastume relates a short story:

 I was able to help a woman  suffering from severe neck pain for years. Despite five surgeries on her neck,  the pain was typically an “8″ out of “10″ on the pain scale. She warned, “It’s never any better than a seven. ” Since she lived more than 100 miles away,  this twenty-minute session at a health fair would be my only opportunity to help her. I and another Healing Touch practitioner teamed up, doing several simple Healing Touch techniques for pain and energy-clearing. When the session was over, the woman opened her eyes and  exclaimed, “That is amazing! I feel so much better. Right now the pain is at a “5″.   It hasn’t been  that for years!”

    Scientific studies and medical research have shown many benefits of Healing Touch, including:

    * Pain relief or decrease in pain level
    * Acceleration of Post-operative recovery
    * Symptom relief during or after chemotherapy
    * Development or deepening of a spiritual connection
    * Decreased agitation in those with dementia [calming of those with dementia]
    * Decrease depression
    * Decrease anxiety
    * Improved quality of life
    * Assistance with the dying process (relaxation, peace, acceptance)
    * Improved mood
    * Decreased stress
    * Improved mobility after surgery
    * Decreased use of pain medications post-operatively
    * Decreased negative effects of trauma/chronic pain/ and post traumatic stress
    * Improved symptoms in auto-immune disorders
    * Support for withdrawal from substance abuse
    * Immune system strengthening and support

Healing Touch is:

    * NON INVASIVE – Healing Touch is done without the use of invasive procedures such as injections, inserting tubes, medication or surgery.
    * EFFECTIVE – Research has shown that Healing Touch facilitates the relaxation response and enhances the healing process.
    * NON TOXIC – Medications can cause side effects and must be monitored. Healing Touch restores balance and harmony to our natural biofield without the use of pharmaceuticals.
    * ECONOMICAL – Healing touch does not require the use of equipment or substances and can be done in any setting.
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		<link>http://healingheart2heart.com/2010/07/how-others-have-been-helped/</link>
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		<title>Unleash The Power To Heal Yourself Fast</title>
		<description><![CDATA[When you are injured,  ill or under stress, the natural flow of energy between the energy centers of your body can become congested. Since we are integrated beings, mind, body, emotion and spirit, the congested flow of energy negatively impacts both the way you feel and your body’s ability to heal.

Welcome to my website, I specialize in bringing relief to the lives of others.  I use gentle, light or near-body touch to clear, balance, energize and support the human energy system to unleash your body’s own natural restorative powers.

I help people who have pain, disease, and stress to help heal themselves and to restore balance in their lives.  Often my clients have found Healing Touch has helped where other therapies have failed.

Healing Touch is a wonderful, heart centered approach that works along side your traditional medical treatments so you can live a fuller, healthier life.

Healing Touch Certified Practitioners can be found across the country and they include doctors, nurses and anyone who cares for the total health and well being of others.

Let me help you live your life to it’s fullest. Call today for an appointment.

Welcome to my website, I specialize in bringing relief to the lives of others.  I use gentle, light or near-body touch to clear, balance, energize and support the human energy system to unleash your body's own natural restorative powers.

I specialize in helping people who suffer from cancer, accidents or excessive stress. Often my clients have found Healing Touch has helped where other therapies have failed.

Healing Touch is a wonderful, heart centered approach that works along side your traditional medical treatments so you can live a fuller, healthier life.

Healing Touch Certified Practitioners can be found across the country and they include doctors, nurses and anyone who cares for the total heal and well being of others.

So don't suffer in silence.  Let me help you live your life to it's fullest. Call today for a free consultation  .]]></description>
		<link>http://healingheart2heart.com/2010/07/unleash-the-power-to-heal-yourself/</link>
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		<title>How Healing Touch Helps You Heal Yourself</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Healing Touch is a non-invasive technique where the practitioner works with you to clear, energize, and balance your energy fields. This caring, heart centered practice can improve your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health and healing. During a healing touch session, the practitioner and client come together energetically to facilitate the client's health and healing.

Healing Touch is an excellent complementary therapy and works side by side with traditional medical treatments. This is why people practicing Healing Touch often include physicians and nurses. All certified Healing Touch practitioners have undergone a specialized training curriculum and certification program.

Call me to explore how Healing Touch can reduce your stress, pain and help you live your live to the fullest.]]></description>
		<link>http://healingheart2heart.com/2010/07/how-healing-touch-helps-you-heal-yourself/</link>
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		<title>Q: Who can learn Healing Touch?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A:&#160; Healing Touch classes and the Healing Touch Certification Program is open to anyone who has a desire to offer comfort and relief to others. Janet Mentgen, a nurse and the founder of Healing Touch, believed that anyone could learn how to facilitate healing in others. Share this on Facebook Email this to a friend? [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://healingheart2heart.com/2010/01/q-who-can-learn-healing-touch/</link>
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