Rogers Western
Rogers Western
At 30 years of age I began to lose my hair. At first I noticed the clumps of hair in the brush, then my hairline receded, followed by the obvious thinning. Concerned, I began using over-the-counter topical solutions to try to stop my hair loss. When that didn’t work, I went for the expensive shampoos and leave-in rinses. In their defense these products did seem to slow the hair loss down, but it didn’t stop the problem like the products claimed they would.
In the meantime, I was in Traditional Chinese Medical College. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), is a holistic approach to health and wholeness. It incorporates every aspect of our lives. There are several therapies or modalities under the TCM umbrella that are used to heal the body and mind. Herbalism and acupuncture are the most well-known.
Early on in school, I became highly interested in herbs — not just any herbs, but tonic herbs. These are commonly known in Western medicine as adaptogens. I was looking for something that could give me extra energy, and help with personal growth.
Adaptogens help the body to “adapt” to all kinds of stressors, whether mental, emotional, physical, or environmental. They do so by restoring the adrenals, the body’s primary mechanism for dealing with stressors. Since the adrenals are the primary mechanism for regulating our energy, which in turn affects personal growth, I started using these herbs.
After using them for a short while, I noticed that less hair was falling out when I showered. And, my hairline was returning! At first, I didn’t realize it was the herbs. I figured it was the result of using the shampoos and other topical formulas. Until one day while studying for an herbal exam, I ran across a story about one of the herbs I was using. Depending on the version of the story, it varies a bit. As many stories, this one was most likely a myth more than actual truth, a myth designed to convey a hidden truth.
The story is about an old man named He (pronounced Huh). One day while walking in the woods Old Man He got lost. He wasn’t a strong man, in fact, he was known as the runt of the litter. Feeble and slumped, Mr. He had a very gray beard and thinning, white hair. While searching for a way back home, he stumbles onto two trees with their vines intertwined together. Being hungry, he dug up the roots and prepared them for food.
Some time passed until one day he found his way back home. Upon entering his village, all of those who knew him before were astounded by what they saw. His countenance was that of a much younger man. His white, thinning hair, and gray beard turned thick and black. After they heard him tell his tale, they all figured that his youthful change had do to the herb that sustained him while he was lost in the forest. Therefore, they named this herb, He Shou Wu, which translates to He’s black hair.
Coincidentally, this herb was one of the main ingredients in my homemade formula. I knew it had powerful restorative and energy effects, but I had no idea that its chief function was to stop hair loss and restore hair growth.
He Shou Wu is actually the Polygonum Multiflorum plant. The Chinese commonly refer to it as Fo Ti. There are trace minerals in Fo Ti that play a significant role in the prevention of graying hair. Fo Ti is rich in the necessary trace minerals, calcium, manganese, and iron, which keep the hair strong and maintain its normal color. Fo Ti is also an adaptogen. Like other adaptogens, it restores the adrenals — the storage place for our sex hormones. As we get older, these hormones become depleted through stress.
Western science is beginning to understand what the Chinese Physicians have known for thousands of years regarding these hormones — they are responsible for keeping us youthful and help us maintain our vitality. This means they are also responsible for a healthy head of hair!
Intrigued, I did a more in-depth research of the herbs and found that many more of these adaptogenic herbs existed! I began adding them to my formula. Ten years later the results speak for themselves! I have a healthy head of hair. In all actuality, I don’t take the herbs for hair loss; I take them for their overall restorative effects. But, if I can keep a full, healthy head of hair as a result, then I am all for it!
Here are some things to consider when looking for adaptogens or adaptogenic supplements:
1. Make sure of the quality; know your sources and the manufacturing process. Many manufacturers denature the herbs in order to mass-produce them.
2. Also, know how much of the product is actually adaptogens and not fillers or other ingredients. Some products say they have many adaptogens in their products, and they do; but, the real question is what is the quantity of the herbs? Check for the milligram dosage to know for sure.
3. Look to see how much of the total product the adaptogens account for in relation to the other ingredients? The ratio may show that though there are adaptogenic herbs in the product, there are more of other ingredients, which means the herbs are like condiments in the product–just a dash.
If you truly are interested in more information regarding adaptogens. Visit ShenTrition online.
Here’s to your healthy mane.
Stephen D. Rogers & Erica Eddleman are the dynamic team behind Shen Life. Their professional and personal experience in holistic living bring unique and valuable information.
What western films can be found to exhibit elements similar to the concept of “mono no aware?”?
I was reading some reviews of Ozu’s films and came across the term “mono no aware” which I remember to have previously read on Roger Ebert’s review of S. Coppola’s “Lost in Translation.” Ebert eloquently writes “[...] ‘mono no aware,’ is a bittersweet reference to the transience of life.”
I got to wondering what other films feature this concept outside of Japanese cinema.
Also, is it safe to assume that I probably won’t get any relevant replies to this?
and if anyone does answer, please explain your answer. It’s simple enough to suggest “Finding Nemo” but without substantiating why, it means absolutely nothing.
The Shooting (1967)
IMDB review:
Difficult, complex existential western that is ultimately enthralling… Most casual film viewers will find Monte Hellman’s “The Shooting” to be slow, boring, and pretentious. But serious fans of cinema will be amazed at how terrific this existential morality play really is. Hellman’s version of the Old West is at once depressing and beautiful, and the rickety production values on display actually enhance the atmosphere. And, of course, who can forget that inscrutable ending with echoes to the Zapruder film? This is fascinating stuff for the patient, thoughtful film student.
Dead Man (1995)
Follow this link to read the review titled “Soul Western” by federovsky:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112817/usercomments
This is an intriguing analysis of this complex, enigmatic film.
The Station Agent (2003)
Wikipedia synopsis:
Finbar “Fin” McBride, a man with achondroplasic dwarfism, is bitter and withdrawn, as people treat him poorly, causing him to feel ostracized. Then, his friend and business partner dies, leaving Fin a bit of property with a former railroad station agent’s living quarters on it. Fin moves in, hoping for a life of solitude, but finds himself reluctantly enmeshed in the lives of others, especially Olivia, a troubled artist coping with the death of her son and the subsequent breakup of her marriage; and Joe, who operates a snack truck for his father, who is ill. // It’s a simple story about the interaction of people and does touch on empathy in a story in which nothing major happens. It’s not quite as subdued as “The Remains of the Day”, but it’s rather low-key.
It just dawned on me that you mean “western” as in the Western vs. Eastern worlds, not as in the genre. I suppose I was distracted by the movie I’m watching or perhaps still am caught up in contemplating “The Shooting”. Now, I shall try to expand the selection.
2009 AQHYA World Show – Olivia Rogers – Western Horsemanship
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ROY ROGERS #23,24,25,28 DELL, 1949 WESTERN, TRIGGER!! $59.99 |
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WESTERN PUBL CO BUCK ROGERS IN 25TH CENTURY 1981 – 32 $7.98 |
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Western Roundup #11 July 1955 Dell Giant Roy Rogers, Gene Autry $16.99 |
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Western Roundup #18 April 1957 Dell Giant Roy Rogers, Gene Autry Toth Art $21.99 |
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Western Roundup #19 Sept 1957 Dell Giant Roy Rogers, Gene Autry $19.99 |
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Western Roundup #3 Sept 1953 Roy Rogers, Gene Autry $15.99 |
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Western Roundup #5 Jan 1954 Roy Rogers, Gene Autry $19.99 |
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Western Roundup #8 Oct 1954 Dell Giant Roy Rogers, Gene Autry $19.99 |
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Roy Rogers and Trigger RED Yo Yo Western Plastics Vintage RARE $5.50 |
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1958 dell silver age western roundup #24 (a giant comic) rin tin tin, roy rogers $5.00 |
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1950 Western Comic Book ROY ROGERS NO. 35 Golden Age $12.95 |
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1958 Gold Key Roy Rogers Rebel Rider and AC US Air Roy Rogers Western Classics $5.00 |
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3 OLD WESTERN COMIC BOOKS – GENE AUTRY & ROY ROGERS – 1950′s $5.99 |
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Will Rogers Western (1950) #5 VG- $41.45 |
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1958 Western Roundup #22 Dell comics book Roy Rogers Gene Autry VG-Fine $20.00 |
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ROY ROGERS KING OF THE COWBOYS SM TIN TOTE LUNCH BOX … |
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Wallace Taos 77-Piece Stainless-Steel Flatware Set, Service for 12 $300.00 Do you love the sun-baked colors, santos figures, and hand-crafted pottery that define Southwestern style? Do you linger wistfully over magazine spreads of adobe ranches complete with vigas and Kiva fireplaces? If so, this flatware pattern will surely make your heart beat a little faster. Its motifs recall the silverwork seen on old Spanish-Mexican bridles, saddles and other leatherwork…. |
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Roy Rogers & Dale Evans Happy Trails Mug $11.99 Dimensions: 4.75 x 3.25 x 4″ Height Made of Ceramic “Happy Trails to You Until we meet again!” Drink your coffee or coco with Roy & Dale! Colors are bold & bright! Gift Boxed Microwave & Dishwasher Safe Made by Vandor An Official Licensed “Roy Rogers & Dale Evans” Collectible… |
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Northwest Passage [VHS] $19.98 One is compelled to say, in these Politically Correct times, that Northwest Passage takes a distinctly “unenlightened” view of the 18th-century American colonists’ Indian neighbors. Then again, everything about the world portrayed in this early-Technicolor production is harsh: the repressive policies of the Crown-backed Boston magistrates, the expectations Maj. Robert Rogers (Spencer Tracy) has fo… |
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Pokemon – The Johto Journeys – Midnight Guardian (Vol. 40) [VHS] $4.99 Ash, Misty, and Brock are on their way to the Violet City in “Roll On, Pokémon,” when they encounter a rock slide caused by Donphans on the prowl for Amberite. Ash and Brock try to catch a young Donphan only to discover that it already has an owner. Team Rocket then kidnaps the same Donphan, who subsequently proves itself unprepared to find Amberite. Can Ash, Brock, and Misty rescue the Donphan a… |
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Embassy (1985) Nick Mancuso stars in the made-for-TV Embassy. Cast as an American ambassador stationed in Rome, Mancuso’s life is thrown into turmoil by a crucial computer chip. When not trying to keep U.S. defense secrets from falling into the wrong hands, he must juggle the affections of his press-attache-girlfriend, (Mimi Rogers), and his girlfriend’s chief rival (Blanche Baker)……With Kim Darby, Eli Walla… |
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Oklahoma! (50th Anniversary Edition) $16.79 Rodgers and Hammerstein’s fanciful Broadway ground-breaker stars Gordon MacRae and a debuting Shirley Jones as the cowhand and the country girl discovering love together. The memorable score includes “Oh What a Beautiful Morning,” “Kansas City,” “I Cain’t Say No,” “People Will Say We’re in Love,” and the title tune. With Rod Steiger, Gloria Grahame, and Eddie Albert; directed by Fred Zinnemann. 14… |
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The Rodgers & Hammerstein Collection (The Sound of Music / The King and I / Oklahoma! / South Pacific / State Fair / Carousel) $52.62 RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN BOX SET COLLECT – DVD Movie… |
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Western Legends 50 Movie Pack $12.85 Studio: Digital1stop Release Date: 06/12/2007… |
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