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Archive for February, 2010

It never ceases to amaze me when I see the direct links between the wounds and disconnections from the past and how they can lead to symptoms that are both emotional and physical in the present. Recently I worked with a man, who was feeling as if his life has never been in sync. You may know this feeling. He also shared that in the last year, after decades of living a healthy lifestyle that he was diagnosed with heart disease then prostate cancer within a matter of months.

He urgently wanted to understand why this had happened, he ate well, did not drink or smoke, did not use drugs and yet here he was in chemo and radiation therapy fighting for his life. As he shared his personal story, concerns and his deep desire to feel connected a picture in my mind began to take shape. It was clear that his father was somehow involved and that this was the first place where his sense of disconnection took place. As I shared this he expressed that as a young man he wanted to be a wildlife photographer and writer. His father however had other plans for him.

Being a business mogul and a captain of industry he wanted his son to follow in his footsteps. Being the good son he did what his father desired. He went to an ivy-league school and got a business degree and MBA. Like a train derailed from its track this man’s life started to take a course that was not his own. Even thought he had used his family’s money wisely and with great altruism after his father’s death there was no satisfaction in it. It left him feeling empty.

What became crystal clear was that both his heart disease, which manifested as a alarmingly slow heart rate that the doctors said could lead to a heart attack or stroke at any time and his prostate cancer were linked to this man’s not taking the course that was his original desire in life. His heart was not in the game and was not doing what he had wanted most, to be a photographer and writer.

Connections surfaced more and more as we talked and he comprehended how his inner male energy had been disabled by this simple act of submission to his father’s desires. He saw how in essence and energy this emasculated him, just as the chemo drugs were doing now.

He saw his heart disease in a new light as well, seeing how his desire to please his father and later his friends and colleagues was often not in alignment with his own desires. He also realized how he gave away his power and male energy, which looked flattened and almost lifeless to me, by letting others take the reins and by not saying no to those he loved.

We worked thru many layers and he began to see clearly how the structures, behaviors and beliefs had affected his health and relationships. He walked away with a variety of energetic exercises and a deep sense of how he had to proceed. He felt he was in charge of his life now – not his doctors, another set of authority figures, nor his wife or business partners but himself. He could say no to things that did not resonate in his heart. And he realized what he had accomplished in his life and gave thanks for his family’s legacy and money, which allowed him to do so much for his community and family.

For years now I have seen how symptoms are linked to the past and how events from the past can create deep schisms in your body and spirit. Finding the moments where the train was switched to another track and resolving and revisioning these moments and the patterns they create can lead to new found hope, deep release of old wounds, more harmony and peace in your life.

Empowerment and healing come when you reflect upon your past and see the energy connections that are linked to your symptoms in the present. This path of rediscovering your inner truth and moving from that deep place of truth can help you heal your life in ways you may never have imagined possible. It is yet to be seen if this man will heal from the diseases that have manifested within his body but he has a chance now to heal the disconnect he has felt so long within his heart and mind.

Psycho-energetic and somatic therapy combined with intuitive and spiritual insights can help you connect the dots and see the big picture. You can find clarity, relief, and hope, insight, empowerment and greater well-being, it is right here- within you.

2010

In an effort to stay healthy, and prevent disease many of us have been taking vitamins. When examining the physiology of our eyes, it makes sense in certain instances to supplement our diets, and improve the metabolism of tissues. There are several problems that arise with that point of view. The first; is that many of these supplements have not been proven to be useful. The second; is that there can be drug interaction between the vitamins and other medications. Therefore care must be taken, and always inform your doctor of anything that you take.

Many studies have suggested that taking Vitamin E will prevent cataract formation. As such, many seniors have rushed out and started taking this fat soluble supplement. However, a recent 10 years study published in the May issue of Ophthalmology concluded that there is NO benefit in taking the vitamin E with regard to preventing cataracts. The study followed over 37,000 women and found no difference between those taking the vitamin and those that did not.

Cataracts form when the internal lens of the eye becomes yellow as a result of Ultraviolet light absorption. This high energy light transforms a type of protein in the lens making it less transparent. Previous studies have found that taking Vitamin C will block this transfer of protein types, and can reduce the severity of the cataract. One must always balance the intake of any supplement with toxicity. Too much Vitamin C can cause kidney stones in those that are predisposed.

We always recommend that patients wear quality sunglasses which will protect the eyes from the UV light, avoid cigarette smoke which increases the protein transfer, and eat a well balanced diet. In doing so, individuals will get all the nutrients that one needs. Taking supplements is a good idea if there are certian medical conditions or needs, but to most Americans a good diet is all that is needed.

Rotator cuff tears are common in the adult population, particularly in those above about the year 40. The problem can be caused by an injury to the shoulder or it can happen gradually through repetitive motion, such as is the case in those that work lifting heavy things over their heads on a regular basis. Pain may come on suddenly, as in the case of an injury or it may develop over time from repetitive movements and stress. While the causes and development of the rotator cuff tear vary from person to person it is an unpleasant and painful experience and usually requires some kind of exercise in order to rehabilitate the individual with the problem. But what exercises for a rotator cuff tear are you likely to need to do?

The rotator cuff is made up of 4 different muscles and corresponding tendons in the shoulder. It’s primary functions are to help with the lifting process and movements over the head, as well as to regulate the twisting movement of the arm and protect the shoulder socket. When an injury occurs and medical treatment is necessary the doctor will likely immobilize the arm for a period of time in order to help the rotator cuff to heal and then will institute some form of therapy to help regain the full, or close to full use of the rotator cuff. These exercises will include such things as lifting of light weights using a twisting motion of the arm in various positions in order to help regain strength in the rotator cuff.

Do you want to be able to eat as much as you want and not put on any weight? Although not promising, a full 4pound meal to satisfy your craving. But a meal that would definitely fill you stomach up. This is none other that the popular variant of soup diets. Soups contain very little fat value but are rich with all other sources of the food groups; hence this is an awesome diet for all those trying to lose weight.

Soups come in a large and wide variety and the proclaimed 7 day eating plan with the soup diets is suppose to a healthy choice of diet change. Let’s review the eating plan with the soup diets below.
The following diet is recommended for period of three to four times in 5 to 6 months.

1. Day one- Stick to soup and Fruits; You have the choice of eating any fruits, although it can be recommended that bananas could be avoided.
2. Day two- Soups and Vegies; eat then as much as possible in its raw form, baking and steaming could be a alternative occasionally.
3. Day three- Have Soup, vegetables and fruits, eating all that you want expect potatoes.
4. Day four – Soup and Banana Smoothies- use low fat milk or even better slim milk to prepare it, with no more than four bananas.
5. Day Five- Soup, beef and tomatoes- eat a small serving of skinless chicken or lean beef, with raw tomatoes. Tofu can be a great substitute.
6. Day Six- Soup, beef and vegetables- avoiding potatoes, have as much as you like on beef, fish or chicken
7. Day Seven- Soup, vegetables and brown rice- with an addition of fruit juices

When it comes to liquids and drinking, lots of water should be taken in through out the program while all alcohols and soft fizzy drinks should be totally be avoided. Sometimes the lack of carbohydrates can bring about a slight hypoglycemic condition, but this can be counteracted by having a whole grain bread sandwich, if symptoms such as headaches, sweating and drowsiness are encountered.

This soup diets would reduce your weight by 4 to 7 Kgs, and the employment of additional exercising would help to obtain a better desirable effect.

Today, schools of natural health offer a variety of educational programs. Natural health colleges and schools provide training options from graduate degree courses to community outreach programs, to continuing education, and more.

Which course is right for you? Since you’ve already decided to pursue a career in natural healing, the next course of action should be to explore potential schools of natural health to determine which career-training program will best suit your professional goals. For example, if you would like to become a holistic wellness counselor, there are academic programs that offer certificates and/or diplomas upon completion of your studies in this field.

Schools of natural health are also very popular in offering unique training options in hypnotherapy, spiritual and emotional healing, energy therapies, reflexology, massage therapy, holistic nutrition, herbalism, and iridology, among others.

If you prefer working with your hands, a great number of specialty schools of natural health provide certification (and even associate degree) programs in therapeutic massage. While each academic course may vary from one to the next, basic studies entail anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology; but the greater variation presents itself in the specific modalities that are taught in each program. For instance, if you would like to learn Eastern bodywork modalities, there are schools of natural health that offer basic somatic training in Swedish massage, sports massage, and deep tissue massage, as well as Tuina, acupressure, and/or Shiatsu.

Additionally, natural healing schools that offer massage therapy as part of the curriculum typically entail 300 to 500 training hours; and depending on the level of education you would like to achieve, may well exceed 1,000 training hours.

Schools of natural health that provide herbology courses may integrate other alternative medicine modalities like iridology, flower essences, and essential oils into the overall curriculum. Though many Chinese medicine, naturopathic, and homeopathic programs include herbal medicine training; there are many schools of natural health that offer concentrated studies in master herbalism, botanical medicine, and even degrees in applied sciences in nutrition and herbal medicine.

If you (or someone you know) are interested in learning more about these or other natural healing schools, let professional training within fast-growing industries like massage therapy, naturopathy, acupuncture, Chinese medicine, Reiki, and others get you started! Explore schools of natural health near you.

Schools of Natural Health Today

Holding on to a nonexpressed emotion is the most common reason people suffer from anxiety, depression, addictions and somatic disorders. Unexpressed emotions and desires are truly poison for your mental, and ultimately physical, well-being. Your body has the ability to remove toxins from its systems automatically, without you doing anything beyond eating and drinking. With our minds, we’re not so fortunate. We do eliminate some of the toxic modes of thought and emotion by expressing them, but others we squirrel away like mice with cheese, tucking fears, resentments and grudges into dark corners of the mind where they fester for years, driving our behaviors and causing anxiety, depression, addictions and somatic disorders. Driving these poisons from the mind takes work. Just as with physical poisons, there’s a process: identify the toxin, develop a process for getting rid of it, and eliminate it from the psyche. Journal writing is a part of this vital process.

As you become more adept at it, you’ll use your journal writing to identify and express your most complex, intense emotions and thoughts. Journal writing is a surefire way of overcoming life’s obstacles, promoting self-awareness and of identifying and fulfilling your life’s goals. Speak to yourself in your journal, and you will hear the answers coming from your subconscious. Listen to the answers and let your voice guide you. One useful exercise is to imagine that you are lying on your deathbed. Think about the things you have accomplished in your life that have given you meaning. Listen to any regrets, keeping in mind we usually regret not the things we did, but the things we did not do.

Pay attention to these “deathbed” thoughts and let them lead you toward your goals, your true meaning in life. The intense yearnings and passionate ideas that keep arising over and over again in your journal – those are probably your goals, the things that will make you feel like a complete, fulfilled person. Once you embrace your life’s purpose and meaning, you must learn how to accomplish your goals. Daily journal writing is a powerful way of staying focused on your goals and of finding your path to achieving them.

Your journal can become your self-produced manual on goal achievement. As you write about the steps you take each day toward your goals, you will become skilled at troubleshooting your methods and choices, and at picking better ways of moving toward those goals.

Tips for Successful Journaling

Keeping a journal is a way of identifying yourself. It’s you saying,

“This is who I am. This is how I feel today. This is what life looks like to me.” Writing in a journal is also a way of introducing you to yourself. Follow these suggestions:

1. Be honest-and kind-with yourself about what is possible for you to accomplish within a certain time frame.

2. Don’t edit yourself. Some people want their journals to read just perfectly, as if they’re submitting them for publication.Others want to leave out material that seems embarrassing, childish or foolish. Don’t screen your writing.

3. Be honest with yourself. You can’t interpret and you can’t give yourself permission to lie, either. When you’re journaling, give yourself permission to make mistakes.

No one else is going to see your journal, so be completely candid.

If you don’t, you’ll be writing a script for your ideal life, not the life you’re leading today-the one you want to improve.

4. Keep your journal private, except for sharing it with a therapist. What’s going on in your mind at the time is no one else’s business, and you may censor yourself if you think someone else will be reading what you write.

Reading Your Journal

Do more than write in your journal; go back and read it about once a month. A journal’s greatest value is as a self-reflective tool, and you can’t reflect if you don’t look back.