Understanding Energy Medicine and BodyTalk

We are energy beings and we have the ability to tap into our energy reserves and direct them for healing. We have more power to heal our own bodies than we realize. The healing energy modality that works for you….is the one that works for you. That statement sounds very Zen, like meditating on the sound of one hand clapping, but it is profoundly true. Don’t leave energy techniques out of your arsenal as you address any disease.

For anyone who doubts the energetic power of the mind-body relationship for physical and emotional healing, look into the research on acupuncture, heartmath, biofeedback and non local prayer groups. Also, there many books written by physicians detailing the miraculous healing of patients they had sent home to die.

As part of my personal healing protocol for cancer, I work with a BodyTalk practitioner. BodyTalk is a complimentary energy medicine technique. To me, the power (energy) of the mind, body and spirit to heal is obvious. Through bio-energetic processes, the body heals itself every day by healing cuts, knitting bones, replicating cells, etc. The premise of energy medicine is that the body's energy is focused on maintaining life.

Energy is also known as Chi, Ki, Qi, Prana, Force and it is all around us manifesting all living things – birds, flowers, trees and people. We live in a world of energy that we can connect with through various energy healing modalities to heal ourselves and others.

Science has proven that all materials in the physical world are, fundamentally, manifestations of various forms of energy. Everything in the universe is made up of different vibrant frequencies of energy vibrating. At the quantum level, solid objects are made up of vibrational energy fields.

Throughout history ancient people observed and recognized different energy fields and created methods to direct their power for healing and wellness. Fengshui is an ancient Chinese art of harmonizing the energy of people and environment. They believe by harnessing the energy in the environment one can create optimal conditions for living and increases the possibility of success in business ventures, careers, relationship with people, as well as health and wellness.

In the ancient world, Egyptians used cosmic energy through the pyramids for many purposes such as healing, the formation of rains for crops, etc. Every culture has a history of shamans, or energy healers, who were able to heal people through laying on of hands, or could energetically divine where to dig for water wells, or could heal emotional problems through dreams and meditation.

David Feinstein, Ph.D., and Donna Eden in their excellent article, Six Pillars of Energy Medicine: Clinical Strengths of a Complementary Paradigm, tell us the role of energy medicine in the therapeutic process: “six properties of energy medicine give it strengths that could augment conventional health care models. These include the ways energy medicine 1) can address biological processes at their energetic foundations (reach), 2) regulates biological processes with precision, speed, and flexibility (efficiency), 3) fosters healing and prevents illness with interventions that can be readily, economically, and non-invasively applied (practicality), 4) includes methods that can be utilized on an at-home, self-help basis, fostering a stronger patient and practitioner partnership in the healing process (patient empowerment), 5) adopts non-linear concepts consistent with distant healing, the healing impact of prayer, and the role of intention in healing (quantum compatibility), and 6) strengthens the integration of body, mind, and spirit, leading not only to a focus on healing, but to achieving greater well-being, peace, and passion for life (holistic orientation).”

All healings are self-healing and our bodies are endowed with extraordinary abilities to heal. Since we are energy it is possible for us to perform self-healing and to effect healing of others, even over distances.

There are many types of energy healing modalities. Here are descriptions of ten common modalities listed on the website, lotus-happiness.com: Quantum Touch ®, EFT, Reiki, Restorative Touch™, Brennan Healing Science®, Healing Touch, Pranic Healing, ThetaHealing®, Longevitology, The Wonder Method. It is recommended that you research any modality you choose to try and that you follow your inner knowing and personal guidance when choosing a modality or practitioner with which to work. I am doing nonlocal healing sessions with a BodyTalk practitioner in California on Facetime. We met at a past life seminar, a few years ago, and had an instant energetic connection so it is easy for me to work with her. 

What is BodyTalk Therapy? It is based upon the proven principles of energetic medicine, and is a holistic approach to healing that integrates the practices of kinesiology, yoga, psychology, Western Medicine, Ayurveda (traditional healing modalities of India), and Traditional Chinese Medicine. The aim is to enhance and stimulate the body’s natural abilities to reach true physical, emotional and spiritual health. 

The Bodytalk practitioner’ working belief is that a natural state of communication exists between the atoms, cells and all internal systems within the body. These communication lines can become crossed and compromised as a result of every day stress. Ultimately, this decreases overall individual wellbeing. Bodytalk realigns these areas of communication to stimulate and reactivate the body's natural self-healing capability.

Techniques employed to realign the areas of communication in your body include:

1.     Direct communication – with the body via the use of muscle testing (a technique often used in Kinesiology) allowing the body to diagnose itself. 

2.     Breathwork – (based on yogic philosophy) breathwork ensures that the brain, heart and immune system become fully engaged in the session to ensure lasting results. 

3.     Tapping - most often used upon the head gets the body focused on healing. Trigger points on the body are tapped encouraging the brain to focus on their links and repairs.

4.     The Cortices technique –correct imbalances between the left and right halves of the brain, for improved efficiency and overall health. 

5.     Switching - the brain occasionally goes into a ‘switching mode’ as the result of stress, which compromises normal brain function. The practitioner employs the Switching technique to restore normal brain function. 

6.     Hydration – is used to correct the body’s ability utilize all available water thereby improving the efficiency of all body processes.

7.     Body Chemistry technique – corrects immune system imbalances and heightens its ability to recognize ingrained bacteria, viruses and parasites to restore health without pharmacological medication. 

8.     Reciprocals technique – recreates the integrity of the body’s structures. 

Bodytalk has been used to treat and alleviate the symptoms of:

·       Headaches, Migraines 

·       Back, Neck, Joint pain, Arthritis & stiffness 

·       Fibromyalgia, Chronic fatigue 

·       Chronic viral, bacterial, parasitic and fungal infections 

·       Food, chemical, environmental allergies 

·       Digestive disorders & IBS 

·       Constipation, Bladder problems (bed-wetting) 

·       Hormonal disorders, Period pain and P.M.T 

·       Abnormal Blood sugar levels, Food cravings 

·       Fears, phobias 

·       Emotional trauma, Addictions, Eating disorders 

·       Children’s disorders such as Hyperactivity, Sleep problems, infections, Learning disabilities, Dyslexia and Behavioral problems 

The goal of BodyTalk is to rebalance and re-aligning the communication between the body’s cells and systems to facilitate optimal functioning once again.

The key Principles of BodyTalk Therapy are three key principles are: 1. The body is inherently wise and, as such, fully capable of healing itself, 2. Stress hinders optimal functioning and disrupts the natural healing process, 3. The cells and systems within the body communicate constantly. The body has the capacity to effectively heal itself.  However, the constant stressors, such as pollution, the plethora of toxins in our environment and food, the frenetic pace of society, and emotional and physical trauma take a tremendous toll on our physical, psychological, and spiritual health and wellbeing.  These stressors cause a breakdown in functioning and communication within the body compromising its natural ability to heal.

Australian healthcare practitioner Dr. John Veltheim developed the BodyTalk System in the mid-1990s.  Dr. Veltheim trained in both chiropractic and Chinese medicine, as well as, Reiki, bioenergetics, sports medicine, philosophy, and applied kinesiology. 

Over the twenty years, this system has been taught to countless practitioners world-wide.

Many individuals report immediate responses such as:

·       Reduction in overall stress

·       Increased feeling of calm

·       Release of tension

·       Reduction in a wide range of physical and psychological symptoms that were present prior to treatment

·       Greater mental clarity

·       Increased energy levels

·       Improved ability to focus

·       Improved cognitive functioning

·       Better circulation

·       Greater overall body functioning

·       Reduction in pain

·       Reduced recovery time due to faster healing

·       Less anxiety

·       Enhanced spiritual awareness

·       Easier pregnancy and delivery

·       Improved sleep

BodyTalk therapy can be a very effective for treatment for the suffering caused by unresolved trauma and PTSD.  Unresolved psychological trauma can be devastating. When left untreated, the trauma remains stored in the body both physically and emotionally. The individual remains in survival mode and is vulnerable to situations, emotions, and memories that trigger the unresolved trauma.  This creates chaos in the individual’s life. These symptoms may be subtle (e.g. chronic muscle tension or a general feeling of dread) or obvious (e.g. flashbacks or nightmares related to the trauma).  It is important to receive effective treatment as soon as possible following a traumatic event.

http://www.lotus-happiness.com/10-types-energy-healing-modalities/

https://www.bodytalksystem.com/learn/bodytalk/

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nV6QFgd2XI4

Feinstein, D., & Eden, D. (2008). Six pillars of energy medicine: Clinical strengths of a complementary paradigm. Alternative Therapies, 14(1), 44-54.

https://www.naturaltherapypages.com.au/article/body_talk_therapy

Chlorophyll: Excellent Internal Detox

A well-known spiritual teacher suggested we drink chlorophyll water as a cleansing tonic. Chlorophyll counteracts the toxins in our food, environment, and our toxic lifestyles. I tried drinking water with chlorophyll added. I found I immediately felt energized. Over the following days I felt less ache-y, energized and my stomach was “happy.” In professional words: less body inflammation, improved metabolism, and improved alkaline/acid balance.

Over-acidity is a widespread problem in the USA. The reasons for this include stress, excessive sugar intake (including alcoholic beverages), and bad food combinations. The overly acidic body is the breeding ground for bacteria, viruses, illness and disease.

Chlorophyll ingestion keeps the circulatory and digestive systems much healthier. Chlorophyll is included in many of the natural nutritional supplements because of its benefits to the body. The body’s ability to alkalize is a powerful process for turning off carcinogenic incubations.

Toxins come from our diet, drug use and medications, environmental exposure, and dietary fats, especially oxidized fats and cholesterol. Detoxification is the process of clearing out, neutralizing or transforming toxins. Excess mucus and congestion are symptoms of body toxicity.

Symptoms of Body toxicity:

• Poor digestion
• Sluggish colon
• Reduced liver function
• Poor kidney function
• Impaired respiratory system
• Skin Conditions

Chlorophyll is the green pigment found in plants, which gives them the ability to absorb light and produce energy. Green plants/foods change carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide converting them into oxygen. Chlorophyll is chemically identical to human blood except the center element in chlorophyll is magnesium. While the center element in blood is iron.

According to some researchers, chlorophyll literally becomes human blood because chlorophyll has the ability to release magnesium and absorb iron as the central element. Thus it becomes hemoglobin and this increases the body’s ability to disburse oxygen.

Dr. Arthur Patek (1936) reported research results from a study done with anemia patients. They took different amounts of green foods along with iron. The blood hemoglobin demonstrated that red blood cells increased faster with the intake of green foods than when taking iron alone. This finding confirms chlorophyll has a chemical structure similar to red blood cells.

Chlorophyll is the pigment that gives plants and algae their green color. Chlorophyll is a chemical protein, which gives plants a green pigmentation. It is obtained from green leafy vegetables like broccoli, Brussel sprouts, cabbage, lettuce, spinach, and algae.

Benefits of Chlorophyll, from an article by Candy del Carmen

1. Aids gastrointestinal problems, improving the digestion and assimilation, aids in loosening and cleansing the colon.

2. Promotes formation of hemoglobin and red blood cells, which is responsible for boosting our energy.

3. Treats bad odor from internal bacteria (sulfur compounds at the root of breath odor problems), and reduces the stringent smell of urine, infected wounds and feces.

4. Detoxifies toxins that cause cancer,

5. Beneficial for the body’s assimilation of calcium and other heavy minerals into the bloodstream fast with the least amount of digestion saving vital energy

6. Helps dissolves eye cataracts, which is same as an arthritic formation, the hard calcium has come out of solution and and settles on the lens of the eye.

7. Fights infections. Antioxidant properties, and anti-inflammatory compounds, contains Vitamin A, C and E, and antiseptic properties of chlorophyll have the ability to kill germs by strengthening the tissues.

Current Research

In scientific research, Chlorophyll demonstrates therapeutic effectiveness for these conditions:

• Detoxifying the liver
• Anti-inflammatory for pancreatitis
• Antioxidant and chemical protective properties against toxins
• Herpes Simplex
• Benign breast disease
• Tuberculosis
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Type 2 diabetes
• Obesity

Early evidence suggests that chlorophyll may aid in the reduction of side effects laser therapy used in management of cancer tumors. The benefits of chlorophyll in benign Fibrocystic breast disease are attributed the alteration of liver enzyme pathways involved in estrogen metabolism. Chlorophyll may treat herpes simplex and herpes zoster. Pancreatitis (chronic): Chlorophyll-a may reduce the mortality rate of experimental pancreatitis. Active destructive Pneumonia: Chlorophyll may help to regulate the immune-modifying effects in patients with active destructive pneumonia. Some research indicates symptoms of Yusho poisoning, caused by ingestion of contaminated rice oil, are counteracted. Protection from aflatoxines (which promote tumors): Chlorophyll may improve the detoxification cancer promoting toxins. Reduction of odor from incontinence/bladder cathertization: Based on historical use, chlorophyll has been suggested to improve bodily odor in colostomy patients. Rheumatoid arthritis: Diets high in chlorophyll have been hypothesized to modify intestinal flora resulting in improved management of immune disorders including rheumatoid arthritis. Tuberculosis: Preliminary evidence suggests that immune parameters and free radical indices are improved when chlorophyll is taken take during chemotherapy.

Supplement your diet with liquid concentrate chlorophyll.  Add multiple drops to water, another healthy, natural juice, or tea drinks---or swallow straight. BE SURE TO SHAKE CONCENTRATE WELL BEFORE ADDING TO WATER. Chlorophyll provides a long-lasting boost of energy, by increasing the overall oxygenation of cells---a much healthier alternative to “caffeine shot” drinks.  It contains magnesium and copper, which are minerals that the missing in the majority of Americans’ diets. Generally, supplement with a small amount of chlorophyll daily for optimal benefit. Generally tasteless when mixed with juices, chlorophyll drops will make your mouth turn green when placed directly on the tongue. The concentrated form has no additives and is natural and effective. Typically, you will feel energized almost immediately or within a few hours.

Cooking to Maintain Chlorophyll


We tend not to think of it, but cooking as chemistry--but it is. Applying heat to foods can create a chemical change. Cooking green vegetables causes the magnesium atom at the center of the chlorophyll to be replaced by a hydrogen atom causing some vegetables to turn an olive-gray color. After 20 minutes of boiling two thirds of the chlorophyll in broccoli is removed. To preserve the concentrations of chlorophyll, green vegetables should be steamed for short steaming times. Eating raw greens is t he easiest way to obtain health benefits from chlorophyll.

CAUTIONS: Chlorophyll is considered safe and without many side effects or toxicities. If there are adverse effects, they are: nausea, diarrhea, green stools, and abdominal cramping, green discoloration of the urine, photosensitivity in some people. Those with liver function problems may have yellowing of the skin. Patients taking immune suppressing drugs should be cautious as chlorophyll enhances the immune system. Individuals taking diabetes drugs may need dosages lessened.

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