July / August 2014 | Vol. 02 Issue 04
Universal Living
eZine
Mind, Body, Spiritual & Energetic Wellness for the 21st Century
SOUND HEALING The Universe as a Symphony
NEW SERIES East Meets West Eastern vs Western Solutions
HEMP - More Surprising Information!
QUANTUM TOUCH The Power to Heal
THE NATURAL PET Using Flower Essences & Natural Solutions for Healthy Happy Pets!
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CONTENTS JULY / AUGUST 2014 4 | The Universe as a Symphony of Strings Modern scientists postulate infinitesimally small strings as the ultimate building blocks of the universe. By Jill Matson
7 | East Meets West A new series that helps us to understand the differences between Eastern and Western healing techniques and philosophies. By Mary Ellen Derwis
8 | Taking Your Flying Leap of Faith Learn to take a leap of faith to help you achieve your dreams. By Jan Litterst
10 | Hemp - More Surprising Information Part 2 on demystifying Hemp and the many economical and healing properties it embodies. By Mary Robbins
12 | Natural Pet - Keeping Fleas & Ticks at Bay Helping your pet through the Flea & Tick season using natural remedies. By Sheila Buchanan
14 | Natural Pet - Flower Essences for Pets Using Flower Essences to help your pets with behavioral problems and much more. By Dr. Anna Gardner, M.A. Vet. MB MRCVS
19 | SPIRIT - What was I thinking? I chose this life, but really? What was going through my mind? By Rosanne Heinrich
21 | Energy - Quantum Touch A new natural energy healing technique. By Ernie Betz
22 | Health & Spirituality Bringing spirituality and intuition into mainstream medicine. By Dr. Judith Orloff, MD www.UniversalLivingEzine.com / info@UniversalLivingEzine.com / 216-459-9094 Content in these articles does not in any way reflect medical advice or is to be considered an endorsement for any product
The Universe as a Symphony of Strings by Jill Mattson What do Fifth Century B.C. Pythagoreans have in common with modern state-of-the art cosmologists & physicists? In a word: strings! For the ancient Greek Pythagoreans it was the lyre string; modern scientists postulate infinitesimally small strings as the ultimate building blocks of the universe. The Greeks found that the tone of a plucked lyre string corresponded to its length. Changing the length of the vibrating string changed the tone in a precise way; double the length and the tone goes down by a full octave; reduce the length by two-thirds, the note changes by a fifth. The laws of music and harmonics are discovered and reduced to mathematics. The Pythagoreans believe everything is based on music and math. The Pythagoreans extended this thinking in attempt to explain the entire universe. They partially succeeded but ultimately failed in their attempts. Modern scientists now feel that they have the theory-ofJuly/August Issue—Page 4
everything , based on incredibly small strings. These vibrating strings are the fundamental unit of all matter and energy. When a string vibrates in a certain way, an electron results; change the vibration of this same string and another particle appears - the electron changes into a neutrino. As with the plucked lyre, it is the string that is fundamental; the tone (in the musical example) or the subatomic particle, arise from the way that the string is vibrating. Modern string theory also had its roots in mathematics. The proposed strings are far too small to ever view directly. Their existence was slowly recognized as the theory of strings solved formerly impossible problems in physics. The beauty of the theory is that we eliminate the numerous "fundamental" particles that exist today and unite the formerly conflicting theories of Einstein & the Quantum theory. We potentially have a real theory-of-everything. Same as the Pythagoreans sought thousands of years ago. There is another group, growing in popularity today, that
share an important link with the ancients & scientists of today, Vibratory Healers. The string is the primary element with our first two groups, but it is the vibration, more precisely vibrational energy, that modern Alternative Healers utilize to produce wondrous results.
muscles and so on. These frequency equivalents are noninvasive packets of energy that can selectively restore missing balance to the unharmonious soul. The circle is complete when the restored frequencies are once more present in a new voiceprint recording.
Vibrational energy has been found to be extremely versatile and effective, in its benefits to living things; why is this? The form of the energy - vibrations - seems to be easily absorbed; frequencies are available for almost any need - in the exact amount of energy required. The spectrum of vibratory frequencies is immense, offering precise and selective remedies to tune all elements of the Holistic Being... Body, Mind & Soul.
The author has studied the vibratory modalities of the Bach Soul Flower remedies and of facial skin and muscle rejuvenation potentials. These seemingly very different aspects of nature are linked and made available or tuned and revitalized by the use of the appropriate sound energies.
Vibratory Energy of the right frequencies has shown the ability to greatly accelerate the growth and resistance to disease and pests of many plants. "Melodies" of frequencies derived from plant DNA was studied by French physicist, Joel Sternheimer, and found to consistently produce accelerated plant growth. Certain Sound Healing practioners have achieved impressive results "tuning" individuals with the use of unique tuning forks (Hulse). For example, a tuning fork that emits a single frequency would be placed on the spine, or on key meridians to help loosen subtle energy, or alleviate back pain. Tones, rhythms and harmonics have been associated with chakra clearing, allowing vital subtle energy to enter our systems, producing health and vitality.
Cousto learned to interpret the motions of the planets and stars into Star Tones, powerful forces for using and understanding Astrological Energies. He played the music of the Stars - literally! Fibonacci tones mirror patterns found throughout nature and the cosmic realm. This set of frequencies is revealed in every aspect of creation, including the human body. The ancients believed that tuning to this pattern not only harmonized their souls and bodies, but connected them
Modern Masters, many of them Indian Swamijs and Sufi masters are descendants of a long tradition that use sound to build moral and spiritual development. The master, Sri Ganapati Sachchidananda Swamiji, does healing concerts where modern day miracles are reportedly performed. Many ancient spiritual masters held sound as the most powerful means of achieving & influencing the divine (similar to the Pythagorean tradition above). Sharry Edwards has spent a lifetime demonstrating that the voiceprint of a human voice is a window on the underlying physical and emotional wellbeing of its owner. Edwards has learned to read and correct imbalances in the human voice - all with vibratory energy - restoring health in the process. In Edwards BioAcoustics, frequencies can be used in place of physical substances, such as vitamins, July/August 2014—Page 5
to the divine. The Solfeggio tones are mysteriously encoded in the Bible. In history and modern times each tone is reported to have its own healing benefit, such as one frequency used to repair DNA in scientific settings. Different scales with related note-pitches also have been touted to produce a variety of healing impacts. Scales such as the Pythagorean and Just intonation are created with different methods than those used in our current musical scale. Different vibratory patterns are associated with different impacts on the body. Through the ages the idea of a vibrating string has been used again-and-again to help thinkers better understand the universe around us - and to gain insight into unseen mysteries - be that super-submicroscopic strings or the workings of the human body and the chakras... Einstein had it right, matter IS energy, all is vibration, everything is One, all can be shown to be the same - and we will evolve out of matter - and one day, all is united in the divine.
Jill Mattson is an author, artist, musician and composer whose passion is studying antiquity. Jill has extensively researched ancient traditions that used Sound Healing to transform people’s consciousness and soothe their mind, body and spirit.
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East meets West
By Mary Ellen Derwis
Wellness is about balance in all things. Just as the Tai Chi symbol of yin and yang illustrates the delicate balance of energy: light and dark, male and female, hot and cold. It shows us that there is a constant relationship between extremes. This is where perspective is born. Eastern and Western perspective is very different. As an individual who has been on a personal journey toward wellness since my teens I have found that the two complement one another amidst the extremes. Western perspective is more dogmatic and linear; A happens… you have choices… B or C. Eastern perspective is more receptive; A happens… you have choices … D, E, F, G, & H. When you blend the two as you approach your path to wellness, something amazing happens… the possibilities and combinations available now have multiplied one another and you have choices. A thru Z. You are complex. Your life is complex. Your journey is simple…. Breathe and listen… possibilities surround you that you had no idea would work because you weren’t listening to them. Let me share an example. In the past, fairly recent past I might add, if you were sad and depressed (A) you had two options (B) suffer in silence so that you did not rock the boat. Or (C) get on some serious meds to blot out your emotional pain. There is nothing wrong with medications, if you need them. But now you see we have A to Z: Massage, movement, breath, talk therapy, guided imagery, energy work, aromatherapy, shamanic work… You get the idea. The solution for you may be more complex and sometimes a synergy of several modalities is in order.
First of all, there is no regulation. Bad: lots of people use essential oils without knowing the first thing about them. They purchase them, and when a miracle doesn’t happen they are disappointed. Reactions happen because of improper use. This has a lot to do with the quality of the oil and lack of understanding of proper usage and contraindications. You can be allergic to anything you know! So take some classes with someone you trust. Learn a few things and then play. Secondly, Good: because of the lack of regulation you are free to choose which oils work best in your specific situation. This is where the fun begins. Experimentation. There are quite a few guides out there, Wormwood, Tisserand, Davis. But there are others based in Eastern medicine and the meridians also, Willmont, and of course, the materia medica of essential oils both of which explore them in eastern practice, movement of chi thru the meridians and such. Very interesting stuff. So, in my next article we will really get into the nitty gritty of essential oils and how to use them properly. After that, the possibilities are endless. With 22+ years of experience as a licensed Massotherapist (OH and HI), Universal Healing Tao Full Instructor of Chi Nei Tsang , Chi Kung & Tao Yin Chinese Yoga, as well as basic Aromatherapy, guided imagery, feng shui, Mary Ellen Derwis Lmt. blends eastern and western wellness techniques into a user friendly format for the individual. She has offices in Broadview Hts and Westlake, Ohio and offers classes at Unity Spiritual Center in Westlake, Please feel free to visit her Facebook pages, Like them & initiate a discussion. Text or call 216.548.8980, or email m@beinthetao.com if you have questions or comments or if you have a subject you would like more information about concerning wellness. Your input is welcome.
You are unique and the modalities that will bring you back into balance are unique and limitless. We will explore those possibilities here. So Lets begin with A. Aromatherapy.
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In the west we have a limited understanding of Aromatherapy. We think: ok, Aroma, smell. So what? In Europe, Asia and Canada it is actually a modality offered by physicians. It is not that way here in the US. We have certifications galore but no governing body. That can be both good and bad.
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Be like the butterfly where every flight is a “flying leap of faith”…
Taking Your Flying Leap of Faith By Jan Litterst
W
ith everything we do in life, there is a cost of doing it or not doing it. Too often that cost is accompanied with a dollar sign $$$. Too often it is the money that stops us from moving forward with a dream, even if that dream is one from our childhood, even if that dream could really change our lives!
prosperity!
Happiness!
Passion!
Energy!
Attitude!
It is like we are grasping at windmills and never realizing our potential because of the financial uncertainty that we imagine out there waiting for us if we were to be brave and move in the direction of being amazing. The question “What is stopping you?” is often asked, and our answer many times is “I can’t afford it.”
Life!
It is very sad. So, why be sad when you can begin to erase your limits.
Claim your dream, Claim Your Passion, Your Calling (whatever you want to call it!). Begin to translate it into your life today.
It is time for you and your partner in the mirror to create your life the way you dream it could be. Ok, now you can think about the money part. You can do this…
So, let’s get moving in the direction of your How can you do this? dream. Your first step is to go into your bathroom and look yourself straight in the eye in the bathroom mirror. Depending who you are and where you are with your self-esteem, this could take a few tries to be successful with it. Look at yourself. The second step is to accept yourself for who you see in the mirror. Stop comparing yourself to others. OK, now talk to yourself, talk to the image in the mirror, begin to share your dream out loud with you. Talk to yourself about your dream; talk about Why You Cannot Create Your Dream. Accept that conversation as Your Limiting Beliefs and then Move Beyond Your Limited Beliefs to admit what you would gain if your dream came true.
If you are stuck with what the gain would be, consider the following:
A shift in your relationship with abundance and
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Create the plan to Create the Cash Flow to be Personally Sustainable! It takes time to carve a spot in your current life — mentally, emotionally, physically, and financially — to allow your dream into your reality and to become personally joyful and financially stable! Oh yes, the MONEY factor. You cannot forget the money, but you can make the plan that will allow you to begin working toward giving yourself one of the most important things you will ever give yourself, hope. Your dream is hope! Hold onto the dream, share the dream with the image in the mirror, begin to create the financial plan, one penny or one dollar at a time, to give yourself your dream. And, yes, you will have your moments of doubt. That is when you must “take your flying leap of faith” to believe in your dream, to believe in yourself, to believe that you
can make a plan that will allow you to be amazing and to follow your dream, your passion, your mission. Then, one day, that “flying leap of faith” will find you ready to fly, and amazingly, there is no amount of money that will stop you!
Jan is a Candidate for Certified Financial Planner and the creator of EMPOWER Excellence, a program that teaches and coaches individuals and corporations on personal financial wellness—dealing with the power and energy of money.
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HEMP
Part II
More Surprising Information!
More good news…. no, make that GREAT NEWS about Hemp. Welcome to part 2 of my series on the positive attributes of hemp or cannabis. To continue last issue’s good news discussion about hemp’s enormous ecological contributions to the earth, reference (http:// universallivingezine.com/ULEdownload.html) we will focus on hemp’s numerous health benefits. Many of you out there are chuckling to yourselves and thinking, “Yeah, yeah, I know the health benefits -- it makes you FEEL GOOD.” Yesss, it does, but you may be surprised to learn that the genesis plant, hemp, works in many more profound ways than just getting you high. What you are associating with cannabis is the THC, (tetrahydrocannibindiol) constituent which although the most notorious, is not the whole story. THC is just one of the 60 plus cannabinoids found in the cannabis family of which marijuana and hemp both belong. THC is the compound that brings the euphoric effects that we associate with recreational marijuana. It is believed to have some health benefits as well, but they are mostly overshadowed by the more obvious and well known psychoactive properties as portrayed by those lovable 60’s icons, Cheech and Chong. If you are consuming CBD rich hemp oil, you will not get high because there is negligible THC, but you may get healthy. July/August Issue—Page 10
By Mary Robbins
CBD is an acronym for Cannabidiol, a plentiful naturally occurring cannabinoid also found in the plant genus Cannabis Sativa L. Cannabinoids are a class of diverse chemical compounds that act on cannabinoid receptors located on the cells in our body. Along with a nervous, circulatory and digestive system, our bodies include an endocannabinoid system and use CBD’s to maintain and regulate healthy cell function. Actually, I was surprised to learn that CBD’s are found in mother’s milk and we continue to produce CBD in our systems to feed our receptors, but as we age, the production slows down. It turns out that we, as humans are hardwired for CBD, and indeed, the FDA and most government health organizations around the world recognize CBD as a nutritional substance. Therefore, unlike medical marijuana, CBD oil from the industrial hemp plant, is legally available in all 50 states. Since the 1970’s there exist at least 1100 documented clinical studies of CBD with absolutely amazing results. Don Abrams M.D. at UCSF says the studies point to "a remarkable ability of CBD to arrest cancer cell division, cell migration, metastasis, and invasiveness." The vast impact of the endocannabinoid system on human health explains and validates anecdotal reports of cannabis used effectively for a wide range of health conditions. The list of impacted diseases and pathologies is growing and impressive as hemp is becoming more available to study. So, what does this mean for us? Researchers have been
able to show in clinical studies that CBD or cannabidiol:
Helps relieve seizures
Has strong antioxidant properties
Reduces inflammation
Stops or reverses cell damage
Eases anxiety and lowers blood pressure
Induces cell death in certain cancers
Do you know anyone who has had cancer or anxiety? These disorders are devastating families every day and to think that there is a simple treatment that respects the body is absolutely breathtaking. Why isn’t it on the 6 o’clock news? If you are one who believes in natural and holistic treatment of the human body, you will understand the importance of supplying the body with optimum sources of vital nutrients. You will want to choose remedies based on building up the body and supplying what it needs as opposed to ingesting toxic and dangerous chemicals made in a lab to manipulate certain physical systems and leaving a trail of unwanted and disastrous side effects. The evidence is growing that CBD rich hemp oil is one of nature’s most potent and versatile contributors to homeostasis or balance in the body. A state of homeostasis is necessary to facilitate the body’s healing mechanisms.
ful is of Dr. Sanja Gupta of CNN fame who produced a 2 part series investigating the benefits of medical marijuana and his change of heart concerning this controversial plant. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrVXRZY1_x0. It seems that we still have much to learn about how our bodies function in the modern world. Time honored, natural and life sustaining remedies from nature are still some of the most successful and efficient methods for attaining and maintaining abundant health. Check this PDF http://vegan-conservatives.org/documents/CBDNaturesSupplement.pdf Want to learn even more about the Hemp Movement taking place in America today? Call Mary Robbins at 330 807 3816 or email: Mary@GoToHealthy.com to learn how you can participate and support this overdue miscarriage of justice and feed your CBD receptors at the same time. Mary Robbins is an authorized Representative for Amega Global. To learn more about this elegant way to self care, please call: 330-807-3816
Safe and natural cannabis has been used for thousands of years as a medicine and was listed in the US pharmacopeia until the 1930’s when it became victim to the reigning corporate cabal. Although, some medical marijuana advocates believe in the benefits of THC, more and more research is pointing to CBD as the real superstar of health benefits. It is a crime that when Congress outlawed recreational marijuana that it closed the door on all hemp production for medicinal as well as industrial uses. Thankfully, the key is turning to unlock the door of this unnecessary prohibition against such a useful and lifesaving plant as more and more states move to once again welcome CBD rich, industrial hemp back into good standing. If you would like to engage in some fascinating learning, check out the many videos on YouTube about CBD. There is nothing like the personal testimony of parents whose epileptic child has been rescued from seizures with the use of CBD rich hemp oil. Perhaps one of the most powerJuly/August 2014—Page 11
The Natural Pet
Keeping Fleas & Ticks at Bay Summer is upon us after a long harsh winter and chances are that your dog is just as eager to get outside and enjoy the sunshine as you are! If you have pets who venture outdoors on hikes through the Metroparks or even short strolls through the neighborhood, it is time to start thinking about flea and tick prevention. For some of you, this means purchasing a chemical flea/tick preventative from your veterinarian or from a local store. But, just as the over-use of antibiotics has led to strains of bacteria that are resistant to many of the antibiotics in the medical arsenal, the persistent use of pesticides has created fleas that are immune to the effects of nearly every chemical (spot on treatment) on the market. So, what can you do? Fortunately, there is good news! In the past few years, many new, safer, natural alternatives have hit the market and you now have many options to keep your pets safe from pesky fleas and ticks this year.
Here are some steps that you can take to keep your pet and your home flea-free all Summer long. July/August Issue—Page 12
Add a garlic based supplement to change the odor and taste of your pet’s blood chemistry from sweet to bitter. You could take it a step further and add herbal drops to their food every day as well. This makes your pet’s skin less appealing to flying pests but the odor is mild enough to go undetected by people. One example is Earth Animal’s Natural Flea and Tick Prevention Program, which you can find at small, independent stores and online at www.earthanimal.com.
There are many organic, herbal bug sprays on the market now. Just spritz your pet before heading out the door to repel bugs. It doesn’t get much easier than that! An example brand would be Mercola’s Natural Flea and Tick Defense, which you can purchase online. Natural flea collars made with essential oils such as citronella and cedarwood deter bugs and are a safe alternative to old fashioned chemical collars. There are many brands such as Only Natural Pet among others. These are a safe alternative to the old fashioned collars made of chemicals that can cause neurological damage in a pet and pose a dangerous risk to children or those with weakened immune systems. Topical flea control drops made of essential oils are a safer alternative to the chemical treatments that contain toxins, which are becoming less effective than in the past. One brand is Sentry Natural Defense, which you squeeze between the shoulder blades of your dog. It repels fleas, ticks, and mosquitos for up to four weeks and is safe to use around children. Flea and Tick tags such as Shoo!Tag Flea and Tick Barrier are chemical free, safe and a good alternative for pets who are super-sensitive, even to natural essential oils. Simply attach them to your pet’s collar. This product uses electromagnetic frequencies to keep pests at bay and are odor free and last up to four months. Beneficial Nematodes are microscopic organisms that can be sprayed onto your lawn using a garden hose. They destroy flea larvae and other pests that live beneath the soil without posing a threat to plants, animals or humans. An example of a brand you can purchase online is Fleabusters Nematodes. To head off a potential infestation before it starts, the daily use of a flea comb is essential. If you do find fleas on your pet, there are natural alternatives to eliminate them such as food grade diatomaceous earth and natural flea shampoos. You can find most of the products mentioned above at
your local holistic pet store. There are several in the area and they offer helpful advice on the use of their products. When using natural alternatives to chemical products, it may be most effective to combine several of the options listed above for maximum protection. Flea bite dermatitis is the most common allergy in dogs and cats. It can be very painful for your pet and difficult for you to determine the cause of your pet’s itchiness and other symptoms. If your pet is exhibiting signs of allergies, it is imperative to determine the cause. Otherwise, you will continue to treat the symptoms indefinitely and they will very likely intensify. Don’t let bugs keep you indoors this summer. With a little bit of preparation, you can keep yourself and your pet safe whether you are hiking through the woods or strolling down the sidewalk. Summer is short in Cleveland and sunny days are precious! Sheila Buchanan is a Clinical Pet Nutritionist and coowner of Beyond the Bag Pet Nutrition and Wellness, LLC. with her business partner, Debbie Jones. Together, they empower pet parents to make educated decisions about their dog or cat’s well-being via online seminars and local classes about Pet Nutrition, Animal Reiki, Pet Communication, and more. They also provide wellness services to pets and their families in the form of Canine Massage, Pet & People Reiki, and Animal and Spirit Communication. They “Nurture the Family Bond Through Nutrition and Spirit.” You can download classes, see product offerings, or check a list of local events at www.PetNutritionandWellness.com or call: (216) 2154713.
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The Natural Pet
Flower Essences for Pets
Dr. Anna Marie Gardner M.A. Vet.MB MRCVS
WHAT ARE FLOWER ESSENCES? Flower essences are dilute extracts of various types of flowers and plants that are used to treat animals and people. They are similar to homeopathic remedies and herbal remedies and like homeopathic remedies they are diluted and potentized to make them more effective than just using the original flower as a herbal extract. The person who first developed the original flower remedies was Dr. Edward Bach, a famous English physician. He developed the Bach Flower Remedies when he was working as a homeopathic practitioner and devoted the last years of his life to researching and developing his remedies, from 1930 onwards. He wanted to find a simpler form of treatment that would not require anything to be destroyed or altered. Dr. Bach believed that diseases of the body come about as a result of imbalances or negativity at the level of the soul, and by correcting the problem here healing would result and the body would heal on all levels. The flower remedies act to July/August Issue—Page 14
balance inharmonies in the emotional and spiritual body, and bring about a gentle healing by bringing the body back in balance with itself. They act almost a catalysts to cause healing. There were originally thirty eight Bach Flower Remedies that at that time Dr. Bach felt would correct all imbalances that were possible. There are remedies such as Holly which he found would heal the state of anger, and open the heart, and remedies that deal with a variety of other emotions from lack of confidence to over enthusiasm and impatience. Animals respond just as well to Bach Flower remedies as people, and seem to have similar emotional imbalances that can be corrected with the appropriate remedy. The flowers are gathered from nature when they are just at the point of perfection and it is important that the flowers are free from any toxins and preservatives. The remedies are made by leaving the flower out in the sun and the extracted essence is then diluted in water and preserved with alcohol to make
a mother tincture. The resulting remedy is then diluted in spring water to make a solution that can be taken by an animal or a person. Subsequent to Bach’s work other Flower Essence Societies have been formed and remedies have been developed that are appropriate to that particular area, or the times we are living in. The most important of these are the California Flower Essences that are developed from native American plants in the Sierra Nevada foothills in California. The Flower Essence Society has developed an extensive research program and been very important in helping people understand and use Flower Remedies as a healing tool. BACH FLOWER REMEDIES As mentioned above the first flower remedies were the Bach Flower Remedies and there are thirty eight of these, which are used to treat a lot of different problems in both people and animals. These are a great place to start and to study to get familiar with the Flower essences and you can really treat almost every condition with these alone. Each essence treats a particular imbalance and they can be used alone or in combination depending what the problem is. It is often more effective to use a single essence, as this is more focused. It is possible to use more, but the maximum recommended number of remedies to combine is seven, and it is best to use as few as possible for maximum results. One well chosen flower remedy will be more powerful in its action. In practice three or four related remedies seem to work well together for example, a combination might be made up for treating fear composed of the following three Bach Flower Remedies. Mimulus may be used for fear of known causes, Aspen for groundless fears, Rock Rose for acute fear or panic. Together these three remedies will cover most aspects of fear, and will act as a good general fear remedy. If the fear was due to some trauma that had happened in the past then another remedy called Star of Bethlehem may be considered, as this helps release any shock and trauma from the body, however long ago it took place. The most useful Bach Flower Remedy of all is actually a combination of five other remedies that act synergistically to calm stress and fear. This is wonderful any time there is shock, stress or trauma. It is an invaluable addition to the first aid kit that any pet owner would find useful. It can be safely used before visiting the vet office or after any kind of injury. It will often revive animals that are in shock and help in their journey to the vet and subsequent recovery, though
it is obviously not a replacement for immediate veterinary care. It has definitely saved many animals and is totally safe. The five remedies are Star of Bethlehem for trauma and numbness, Clematis for being grounded and to prevent passing out, Rock Rose for panic, Impatiens for tension and irritability and Cherry Plum to prevent losing control. Basically four drops of the stock bottle are added to a one ounce glass dropper bottle of spring water and shaken up. It is best to make this up immediately before use as the mixture will not keep too long. Three or four drops of the mixture can be given into the mouth or onto the gums every five minutes until a response is seen. Rescue Remedy can also be given in the water during any time of stress and in this case it is best to use ten drops every time the water is changed. Rescue Remedy and the other thirty eight remedies are available in most good health food stores. They are very valuable healing essences and well worth using. The other remedies can be prepared by adding two drops of each remedy that is indicated into a one ounce dropper bottle, and adding spring water, and a dropper or two of a preservative such as brandy or apple cider vinegar. For people alcohol is used as a preservative but I find in small animals like rabbits it is best to use plain spring water. Four drops can be given on the gums four times daily, for about six to eight weeks to achieve the desired effect. CALIFORNIA ESSENCES The California Flower Essences, known as quintessentials, are made by the Flower Essence Society in the Sierra Nevada foothills in California. The non-profit organization was formed by Patricia Kaminski and Richard Katz and is very scientifically based. They have an extensive practitioner research program and are continually researching new flower essences. The Society has three purposes which are the research into therapeutic uses of the flower essences, training and certification programs and communication and referrals July/August 2014—Page 15
between people and practitioners interested in flower remedies. FES makes a large number of different essences and several are worth mentioning individually. There is a Special Yarrow Formula that is effective in protecting both people and animals against harmful environmental influences, such as radiation, pollution, electromagnetic radiation, for example from computers. This also protects against negative emotions that can affect health and well-being. Animals and children are particularly sensitive to picking up the emotions and moods of the people around them and this formula helps to prevent this. Emotional stress in animals, picked up from the family, can manifest as psychological stress such as inappropriate urination, feather plucking or chewing on themselves, and this formula can often help in these situations. Bleeding heart is another very useful flower remedy that as it suggests helps heal the heart. It is invaluable after any kind of grief, such as the loss of a family member or other pet, for both the people and animals suffering the loss. It can be used for a female animal after her puppies or kittens leave to other homes, or after a divorce or separation, where animals are affected just as much as people to the stresses and painful emotions. Chamomile is useful, as is the herb (which is often made as a tea) for calming the emotions and soothing irritable and fractious animals, and is especially useful for younger pets and children, when they are teething and tend to be restless and cranky. There are numerous other California Essences which are useful too, for specific emotional problems and they can be combined most successfully with Bach Flower Remedies or other essences. One essence that works well on the physical body is Garlic, and this helps to repel fleas, and does not have any of the other effects of garlic, including the odor, some animals are sensitive to garlic as a herb, and it should not be used in too large dosages, and the flower essence garlic offers a safe and effective alternative, which can be used on a daily basis, and helps to enhance the function of the immune system. OTHER FLOWER REMEDIES There are several other excellent sources of Flower Remedies. The first of these are made by Perelandra Flower Essences. Perelandra is a wonderful place of nature, founded Nov/Dec 20132014 Issue—Page 16 16 July/August Issue—Page
by Machaelle Small Wright. They grow their own flowers and make essences. The Perelandra essences work deeply and at a more spiritual level and are useful for deep seated emotional problems. Some essences help with the physical body such as Celery which restores balance to the immune system when it is stressed or overworked, and during longterm viral or bacterial infections, tomato also helps the body in throwing off infection or disease. Green Hope Farm are another extensive source of Flower Remedies, in the USA. In addition to many single essences they also have various special formulations including some developed specifically for animals, including ones for flea relief, called Flee Free, and one for emergency animal care. These are very useful general essences for the pet owner to keep at hand, and they seem to have the most extensive range of animal essences, so are well worth looking into further. Australian Bush Essences is an excellent company based, as the name suggests, in Australia, They have a range of essences from that country, which has very different flora and fauna to the United States. Some people believe that the essences made near to where you live are more effective, for people and animals living there, and it certainly makes sense to use the flowers that are growing locally, and take the gifts which they offer. The Bush Flower Essences have fifty well researched flower essences that were developed by a naturopath from Australia, named Ian White, from plants growing wild and free in the beautiful Australian bush, which is still a relatively unadulterated wilderness. Spirit-In-Nature Essences are the oldest essences outside UK.
They are a wonderful range of 20 essences that address a lot of modern issues, such as success and achievement. They can be extrapolated for animals, for example the remedy for assuredness and success would suit an animal that was used in the show ring, or a horse that was required to race or achieve certain goals. Often is is useful for an animal and a person to take flower remedies at the same time, and sometimes the same remedy is indicated, as animals tend to take on the emotions and stresses of their human companions. There are many essences available to choose from and the only way to find out which is best is by reading and researching or even better by consulting a qualified flower essence practitioner.
skin or ears with a spray bottle and will still have a beneficial effect. A dropper of the combination can be put in the daily water for rescued animals to help them withstand the stress of captivity, and make them more manageable.
USES OF FLOWER REMEDIES As described above, flower remedies and essences have many and varied uses, but act mainly on the higher emotional levels. The body is affected very much by the emotions and the mind, and by healing at a deeper level flower remedies can shift illnesses, either alone, or more often in combination with other forms of treatment. For example, skin problems may manifest in animals during times of anxiety and stress, such as when a new pet or a human baby, enters the household. The physical symptoms may be due to jealousy, anger, resentment, loneliness or other emotions, but by careful questioning an idea of what may be going on can be determined and a remedy mixture made up to address the root cause of the problem. In the meantime the skin may also need to be treated, but the end results with addressing the issue at both these levels are much better than merely treating the skin alone. Flower remedies can help a lot with behavioral problems, such as biting and aggression. It is important to combine the remedy with training and behavior modification, and both these approaches are enhanced by the use of flower remedies. Fear, which is a common problem in animals, also can be helped by suitable remedies, and a combination of Rescue Remedy and the fear remedies mentioned above will often help in situations such as fear of thunderstorms, or general lack of confidence. Animals that have been rescued or abused in the past often benefit wonderfully from the use of appropriate flower essences, and they can help to restore their confidence and build trust. Rescue Remedy, combined with the homeopathic remedy Aconite makes a wonderful calming essence that can be used on wild animals, and for rehabilitation, as mentioned above it works well on any kind of stress or fear situation and definitely helps with survival rate in these situations. A few drops of the combined essence on the gums or even onto the ear of the rescued animal will calm them down and make them easier to handle. It can even be sprayed onto the
Other problem pets such as animals that tend to wander away from home, cats that urinate and defecate all over the house, animals that suffer from separation anxiety can all benefit from flower remedies, and their problems can be improved. It depends on the situation, often if the change will be permanent, some problems are related to other animals in the household, such as territorial behavior, and this may persist as long as another cat is present. Nevertheless appropriate flower essences can help alleviate and resolve many of these situations, again combined most effectively with behavior modification and possible changes to the living environment.
Dr. Anna Maria Gardner M.A. Vet.MB MRCVS Holistic Veterinarian Certified in Veterinary Acupuncture (IVAS) Certified in Veterinary Homeopathy (AVH Born Sheffield, England in 1963. Studied at Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge University, UK and graduated with a Master of Arts degree in Medical Sciences June 1985. Continued veterinary studies at Darwin College, Cambridge University, graduated June 1988 with a Veterinary degree, Vet. MB and a distinction in Surgery and Pathology.
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f you are reading this ezine, you have probably heard along the way that we choose our lives. We choose mom, dad, siblings, friends and soul mates who will help us learn the lessons we most want to accomplish in this lifetime. So this is not a need…It is something that looks important to each of us from the “other side” and certainly would not be the same for any two of us. Some of us choose to accept physical challenges. Others choose to be wealthy and experience the joy of sharing without the ego of power and … vice versa. Some choose homelessness to discover the power within or lack of it to take care of the physical needs. It is all good; no matter the choice. It is all good. So, I ask myself in this writing, “What in the world was I thinking when I chose this segment of my life?” Somehow, I always knew, that my challenges on earth would not be physical, they would be emotional. (Maybe I am intuitive…) These past two years have been an emotional hell to test the all of my being. Earlier in my life, I was married and divorced. I had three children and remar-
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ried a man with three children. Raising 6 teenagers was a daily trauma. One child brought us face to face with a judge and a $250,000 lawsuit. One was raped at the age of 10 and terrified to share the story until she was 18. So for 8 years we would angst over this child and her pain and emotional problems. Then there were the variety of normal stresses associated with growing up, dating, driving, etc. etc. For me, moving up in the corporate world and then being fired also showed its ugly face on the emotional “let’s live this lesson scale”. Making lots of money and learning to live on far less became a new world of choices. But, none of these things prepared my emotional being for the experiences of the last 24 months. The last two years have been filled with watching death. First the devastating blow of watching my son die of brain cancer has my heart still grieving. Now, watching and waiting for my ailing, 97 year old mother to let go and move into her transition is formulating a new world of wonder around death. This is taking emotional challenge to a new high on my July/August 2014—Page 19
list. Taking care of an elder with dementia increasing daily presents dimensions of challenge I could have never considered. I know I am and will not be a nurse in this lifetime. God bless them all for their service. It is not in my DNA; yet, I planned this. Each day is a struggle for my husband and daughter and I. Sometimes there are things so funny, we cannot help but laugh and play along. Other time it is so frustrating I become angry with my God for allowing it. Then there are the times is just plain sad.
We are here to live life. When we make our way to the other side; we will see if we progressed to our own satisfaction. Maybe it is enough to have the questions. Maybe we choose these challenges just to FEEL all the emotions that go with them; to feel all the good and bad of each challenge. Maybe this is the clear truth of the quest. What do you think?
So, I ask myself after 5 months of this new challenge, “What was I thinking”? What did I want to learn? Or, is it just a lesson I must live? Am I wrong to feel sorry for myself, my husband and daughter and my mom too? I have so many questions and no real answers. And the angels say….Just be who you are.
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The Power to Heal In the age of holistic practice and holistic medicine, the key idea is to help heal patients’ diseases and injuries, the whole person must be treated and not just a concentration of the treatment of the immediate sickness symptoms or obvious injury. Patients’ lifestyles, states of mind, emotional conditions, stress levels, and other health enhancing or health reducing aspects of their lives are now, more than ever, taken into consideration in a healing regimen. One of the most effective and widely used of the new healing modalities is Quantum-Touch. Quantum-Touch is a natural, energy healing technique; some nurses use it within patient care, many massage therapists use it with their clients. Quantum-Touch works the life force energy (or as referred to in China, “chi,” as referred to in India, “prana,” and in Japan it is called “Ki”). This energy is understood to sustain all living creatures and is shared in a divine matrix of life. The study of and utilization of Quantum-Touch teaches how to focus, amplify, and direct this life force energy. It is based upon the practitioner raising his or hers own energy vibrations, and allowing the receiver‘s energy level to rise to meet that same level. This is known as entrainment. Standard medical practice in mainstream medicine concentrates on the practitioner’s ability to diagnose an illness, and then to treat it by various standard methods. These methods typically include medication, therapy or surgery. The emphasis in traditional mainstream medicine is that the relationship between the practitioner (the medical doctor or the nurse practitioner) and the patient consists of the practitioner’s direct action upon the condition for which the patient has sought treatment; it treats the specific symptoms. The difference with QuantumTouch is that the practitioner is not healing the client; the practitioner’s use of Quantum-Touch is providing a pathway for the client’s body to heal itself. The practice and
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use of Quantum-Touch is completely based upon the principle that the body wants to be healed and can heal itself. Richard Gordon is the founder of Quantum-Touch and continues to share his knowledge. He is always spreading the word around the globe and making inroads to educate the “standard” medical community. Through Quantum-Touch, the practitioner is taught the concept of “body intelligence”: the body knows how to bring itself back to 100 percent wholeness given the proper conditions. Quantum-Touch does not claim to treat or heal specific conditions; the effectiveness of QuantumTouch is based on an individual’s ability to heal and results will vary. Ultimately if the body can, it will heal itself and Quantum-Touch is said to accelerate that process. Taken from Envision Chronicle, Holiday Edition November/December 2012 Miami Valley Edition Issue 01
Ernie is a certified Quantum-Touch instructor and practitioner. He has studied Reiki, acupressure massage, metaphysical studies, distance healing, spiritual studies, and acupressure. Ernie is a Practical/Kundalini Reiki Master and trained in Usui Reiki. He gives workshops on natural healing and Quantum-Touch. Ernie has been studying astrology since 1972. He is a charter member of the Lake County Astrology Assoc. & participates in monthly activities. Astrology chart reading focuses on birth charts and current trends. Angel card readings provided upon request. Certified in Transdisciplinary Holistic Healthcare from the Cleveland Clinic, a 400 hour course. Ernie has volunteered to the Cleveland Clinic over 800 hours for the Healing Services department. There he uses energy work on patients, visitors, staff, nurses, and doctors to release stress and promote a sense of wellbeing.
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Health and Spirituality by Judith Orloff, MD We are the keepers of our own healing. We are keepers of an intuitive intelligence so powerful it can tell us how to heal. The time has come for each of us to claim it again. Never forget: It is your right to heal. It is your right to look inside yourself for the answers. We are on the vanguard of a health care revolution as profound as civil rights or feminism. All over, I see an uprising fueled by courageous people, demanding that their spiritual and intuitive voices be honored in the healing process. Attitudes are shifting. I meet medical practitioners and patients everywhere who rail against the icy sterility of technological advances alone-no matter how miraculous-when simple kindness, love, and awe for our inner vision is sacrificed. As a psychiatrist and practicing intuitive, my passion has been to bring spirituality and intuition into mainstream medicine. Then we can choose from the best of both worlds. A palpable connection with a compassionate higher power (whether or not connected with traditional religious beliefs) can help us heal. Intuition is the spiritual language that links us with our hearts, and thus to wellness. My book, Dr. Judith Orloff's Guide to Intuitive Healing, (Times Books), provides concrete tools for everyone to access their inner voice and truest sense of the spiritual. There is a conscious strategy we can take to be joyous and well. It is essential that we develop positive beliefs about healing in addition to a love for the body, an appreciation of the body's subtle energy system (Chinese medical practitioners call it "chi"), and also learn to July/August Issue—Page 22
Science and spirituality mix. Over two hundred scientific studies have shown that spirituality is good for your health. In 1995 the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center found that a major predictor of survival for heart surgery patients was religious faith. A National Institute on Aging study found that geriatric patients were physically healthier and less depressed when they attended regular spiritual services. Research underscores the necessity of not waiting until illness or pain comes to draw on spirituality as a resource for health and healing. Is there a center in our brain for spiritual experience? Scientists currently associate our spiritual center with a part of the brain called the limbic system. When this area is electrically stimulated, some patients report visions of angels or devils. And brain tumors, which overexcite the limbic system, can trigger enhanced spiritual awareness. What scientists are willing to conclude is that the brain and spirituality are interrelated; if you develop a belief in something greater than yourself, you'll have a better chance of staying healthy longer and healing faster if you become ill. As a physician, I have a continual sense of awe for the relationship between body and spirit. As your heart opens, so does your intuition. Your intuition will teach you how to see and how to love. It will instill in you a renewed faith to face anything. Judith Orloff MD is a psychiatrist, intuitive healer, and NY Times bestselling author. Her latest national bestseller is The Ecstasy of Surrender: 12 Surprising Ways Letting Go Can Empower Your Life (Harmony Books, 2014). Dr. Orloff's other bestsellers are Emotional Freedom, Positive Energy, Guide to Intuitive Healing, and Second Sight. Dr. Orloff synthesizes the pearls of traditional medicine with cutting edge knowledge of intuition, energy, and spirituality. She passionately believes that the future of medicine involves integrating all this wisdom to achieve emotional freedom and total wellness.www.drjudithorloff.com FREE MINI VIDEO CLASSES ON YOUTUBE FOR YOU! Please check out “Dr. Orloff’s Living Room Series” to find out more about the special method Dr. Orloff recommends to remember your dreams and other topics to build the power within. Stop by www.youtube.com/judithorloffmd anytime.
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