EMBRACING OUR WORLD

Peace Prayer Project
Peace Prayer Recipients
Gaia Project
Charitable Giving
Upcoming Events

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
More About Thermal Imaging - Thermography

Since we were first introduced to Thermography, we wanted to know more...
Our questions:
Why do so many women not know about Thermography?
What are the pros and cons of both mammograms and thermograms?

As with any health issue such as cancer, our greatest strides in the fight for a cure are made with a comprehensive approach which involves self breast exams, professional examination and care, healthy diet and environment, and education, education, education. We think that Thermography might have a role to play in helping with the early detection of this dreadful disease. Listed below are links that will help you in your research of Thermography.

During October, we particularly hope that your awareness is elevated and that you will take part in the effort to fight breast cancer. Education and action are the keys - pass it on.

IACT - International Academy of Clinical Thermology. "Because Breast Thermography is particularly useful during early phases of rapid tumor growth that is not yet detectable by clinical exam or mammograms, it has the potential to detect problems five to eight years before abnormalities can be seen with mammograms...." (http://www.iact-org.org/patients/breastthermography/what-is-breast-therm.html)

Breast of Canada - "What is Breast Thermography? Breast Thermography is a medical technique used extensively in other countries including Japan, France, Sweden, as a first-line screening procedure assessing breast health.... " For more information on Breast Thermography, see http://www.thermascan.com/ and http://www/medthermonline.com /.

Mayo Clinic - What is Mayo Clinic's opinion on breast thermography for the early detection of breast cancer? " Thermography, also called thermal imaging, has been studied for several decades. However, there is no evidence that breast thermography is an effective screening tool for early detection of breast cancer, according to the American Cancer Society..."

Imagginis - This is a breast cancer and women's health resource. Their mission is to provide reliable, in-depth information on breast cancer and related women's health issues. Within thousands of pages of physician-edited information, they explain complicated medical terms in everyday language to assist you in making informed decisions. (http://www.imaginis.com/breasthealth/thermal_imaging_print.asp)

Annie Appleseed Project - This is an amazing project from someone with Breast Cancer. She covers it all, prevention,detection, treatment both standard and alternative. Use her search tool.(http://www.annieappleseedproject.org/mamhidris.html/)

Image of Health - Marilyn MacClellan is a passionate teacher who instructs women in breast health. She takes her Thermal Imaging Mobile Lab on the road in Virginia and surrounding states.(http://www.acu-ir.com/documents/)

Gaia Project

Mother of all
from whom all things come
and all things return

K has always felt a close connection with Mother Earth as seen in her art and lifestyle. A few years ago, K had the idea for a hands-on, in-the-studio community art project to create images of Mother Earth for placement in gardens, meditation spaces and gathering places. These images would serve as gentle reminders to take care of our beautiful planet. Our Gaia Project was born and its name became Gaia 777.

Five sculptures have been made thus far and have found homes between Vermont and Florida. The one installed at Sugarloaf Women's Village in Florida survived being underwater during Katrina.

As part of our Gaia 777 project, we are networking with people in Nelson County, Virginia who are creating, inspiring, teaching and demonstrating sustainable lifestyles. We are not exactly sure what will come of this and how we fit in, but we are convinced it is the right thing to do. We will be sharing some of our efforts (and links to more information) with you in hopes that you will be inspired to create your own Gaia Project - be it small or large.

Some of us have discussed the possibilities of staging a Gaia Festival here in Nelson County - we are having fun envisioning what that might look like! Find out more about K's projects and Nelson County.

I'd put my money on the sun and solar energy.
What a source of power! I hope we don't have to wait
'til oil and coal run out before we tackle that." - Thomas Edison

Peaceful Revolution

For us at K Robins Designs, this means:

• Putting into place new technology and initiatives that promote peace, sustainability, and personal empowerment both, locally, nationally and globally.
• Connecting and building bridges - K's life work is about discovering and creating symbols and archetypal images that cross cultures, nationalities and spiritual belief systems.
• Thinking globally - acting locally, or in other words, thinking locally - acting neighborly. We will be hosting a few shows this winter at our studio, encouraging folks in our and the surrounding communities to buy locally (art, produce and other staples).

Note About Charitable Contributions

K Robins Designs is committed to supporting worthy causes that encourage others to learn and care for each other. Even though we are a small business, we believe that every voice counts and every contribution is meaningful. Some of the causes and organizations we have supported include Susan G. Komen, Breast Cancer Fund, Tsunami relief , V-Day and the Vagina Monologues, Shelter for Battered Women, Code Pink, Ovarian Cancer research, AIDS/HIV services, Women's History Month and others.

Thanks to your help during the month of October 2007, K Robins Designs was able to donate $106.85 to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.

In March 2008, Save the Children was sent a donation from K Robins Designs for $161.20 in honor of Leila and Pete Gunning and the Friendship Knot inspired by their love and work with children.

In 2008, K Robins Designs donated $437 to the Bellur Trust Fund in honor of our dear friend Sandra Pleasants and with thanks to you for purchasing the yoga designs that she has inspired.

Our Link List

Please check out our Links page. We think you will find these sites worth your while to visit and support.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

K Robins symbolic jewelry will be available at the following upcoming events:

Notes on Womongathering from K:

Womongathering is truly a coming together of the tribes, a melting pot of diversity on many levels, and a celebration of life. The importance of women gathering, honoring all spiritual traditions, remembering our past, and co-creating our future must be emphasized again and again and for years to come. I saw the torch that has been carried by heroines before us, being picked up by a whole new flock of vibrant focused young women. This vitality is joining that already flowing river of wisdom that women embody and is so needed to bring balance into our world. May we usher in a world where, rather than greed, ownership, and fear ruling, we harvest, receive and share all that the universe gives in abundance. Thank you moms, aunts and grandmothers who brought all those amazing little girls this year. Special thanks to our visionary torch bearer Lee Glanton and her staff.

And to the men: Send all the women you know to Womongathering 2009 - they will come home refreshed and exuberant and you will be inspired !

Celebrating 21 Years
June, 2009
(www.womongathering.org)

The 33nd anniversary of the
Michigan Womyn's Music Festival
(www.michfest.com)
August, 2009

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