What Books are on My Desk?

I am a collector of information and thus, I have a lot of books. When I read for pleasure, I am happy to upload a book on my tablet and phone. That comes in hand as I am always early to any appointment. Dad had us 20 minutes early to any place we went as kids. So, I'm programmed and don't mind sitting and reading until the appointment time.

When I read professionally, I want the book in my hand. I like to tab sections, highlight key points and be able to refer back to any page easily. Right now I have 4 books of interest that I am reading:

1. I mentioned this book back in March and it is worth repeating: Heal From within - A Guidebook to Intuitive Wellness by Katie Beecher, MS, LPC, Medical Intuitive. This is a self-help "manual" that assists you in understanding physical, mental, emotional, spiritual health. There is a step-by-step approach and each chapter is also a resource and information to keep going back to as you grow and heal.

2. Unlocking Lyme - Myths, Truths & Practical Solutions for Chronic Lyme Disease by William Rawls, MD. If you, or anyone you know, has Lyme or thinks they may have Lyme, this is a comprehensive guide from a doctor who personally struggled with Lyme disease and then gathered all of the knowledge and expertise he discovered in order to help others with this mysterious illness.

 

3. Brain Save! by Dr. Titus Chiu is a six week plan that he has devised to help heal the brain from concussions, brain injuries and trauma. I have heard Dr. Chiu present in some of the trauma summits that I've attended and I have taken a master class with him. As a functional neurologist and someone with first hand knowledge of concussions and post concussion syndrome, he understands the process of healing the brain.

 

4. The Body Code - Unlocking Your Body's Ability To Heal Itself  by Dr. Bradley Nelson. When I first studied with Dr. Nelson, I realized that he had created a step-by-step system for healing that incorporated all the 30+ years of my study with kinesiology and holistic health. I use the Body Code app daily. It has enhanced the healing work that I do with clients. The book gives extensive explanations of each section of the body code app. I encourage you to watch Dr. Nelson in his YouTube videos where he demonstrates how he uses this information.

Space Clearing

It finally looks and feels like spring despite an early April snowstorm here in New Hampshire. My daffodils have popped, the lilac tree has buds and the birds are making nests and singing.

I am looking forward to opening all of the windows and clearing the energy out of the house. Everything smells so much better once that is done. Obviously, throughout the year there are times we can't open the windows. You can always smudge but you may not like the smell or the smoke.

Another option that I use in between clients is the Australian Bush Space Clearing mist. This mist includes the Australian Bush individual flower essences: Angelsword, Boab, Fringed Violet, Lichen and Red Lily - a delightful and healing blend. Space Clearing can be used for any situation that has created negative energy or simply to energize any room or space.

I order all of my Australian Bush individual flower essences, combination flower essences such as Emergency, Focus, etc. and the various mists from a wonderful company:

www.southernherb.com  

 

An Energy Boost Exercise

There can be many days when your energy feels "off" or drained. You many feel some brain fog. It happens to everyone. Luckily there are many simple exercises that can be done in  1 - 2 minutes that can boost or balance the energy in your body.

HOOK UPS ENERGY BOOST

• Place your thumb or middle finger on your forehead between the eyebrows and the other in your belly button

• Slightly pull up the skin in both places, close your eyes and take a deep breath and relax.
  

•  Continue until you take a spontaneous deep breath or sigh.

The Hook Ups connect the energy between your head and you body, connect Central and Governing Meridian and strengthen your aura. 

 

Hertz Frequencies for Meditation and Healing

Music and sound has been a part of everyone's life for all of time. Some sounds and music are irritating and unsettling, while others cause you to relax, cry, laugh, reflect, create, heal. It's a personal experience. When I am feeling low in energy I go to Motown or Latin music. It lifts my soul and I have to dance or at least move to the beat. That may not be your preference... and you probably already know what you like.

There are special music tones or frequencies that offer the mind, body and soul healing benefits and 9 of them are called Solfeggio Healing Frequencies. These date back to the 10th century and have helped people relax, meditate and heal.

Examples:

174 Hertz helps to calm and sooth the headspace and is used for pain relief;

285 Hertz offers feelings of safety and security;

417 Hertz helps release past traumas; anguish and negativity;

528 Hertz is considered the "miracle tone";

741 Hertz supports emotional balance and assists problem solving.

YouTube offers many choices for all Hertz frequencies. I particularly like Inner Lotus Music but it is only one of many subscription options. Listen to them all and find the sound that resonates for you. Even 5 or 10 minutes a day, sitting quietly listening to a Hertz frequency could have a profound benefit for you.

 

Polarity Breathing Exercise

Life can be stressful. In your hurry to go places and do things, you often forget to breathe deeply. This blocks the natural positive and negative ionization process in the body.

You are designed much like a battery, with positive and negative charges throughout your body. If your breathing is shallow, it is if you took the positive side of a battery, plugged it into the negative side of the flashlight and then expected the light to go on. Nature doesn't work that way.

The following is a simple exercise for re-balancing the positive and negative ions in your body, thus reducing stress:

• While holding the tongue to the roof of your mouth, hold one nostril closed and breathe IN deeply through the other;

• Hold the other nostril closed and exhale;

• Repeat this pattern 3 times and then reverse the process.

 

Reduce Stress with Eye Positions

When you find yourself in overwhelm with a lot of mind chatter, deep breathing in all eye positions can offer relief.  Since you feel with your eyes, you may find an emotional release as you do the exercise. Go with it and let it flow. That may be the relief you need.

Take a deep breath with each step:

1. Look straight UP;

2. Look diagonally UP RIGHT;

3. Look to the RIGHT;

4. Look diagonally DOWN RIGHT;

5. Look straight DOWN;

6. Look diagonally DOWN LEFT;

7. Look LEFT; 

8. Look diagonally UP LEFT;

9. Look STRAIGHT AHEAD;

Repeat all steps with your eyes CLOSED.

If you do find yourself feeling emotional, stop and add Frontal/Occipital Holding to the eye rotations. This technique brings blood, circulation and intention to the front of your brain. You will feel more present because the forehead stimulates thinking, imagination and choice without added emotion.

Frontal/Occipital Holding by itself is a wonderful stress release. Just hold and breathe. Add a visual if you wish. Children love this technique and it gives you an opportunity to place your hands on their head and quietly talk to them. A "meltdown" melts away and you will see them take a deep cleansing breath.

 

Caregiver Flower Essence

 

Alpine Mint Bush is a flower essence created by Ian White, founder of the Australian Bush Flower Essences and fifth generation herbalist. I have had the great fortune to study with him and to hear first hand the stories behind all of the flowers, their doctrine of signatures and their healing properties. Ian's videos on YouTube are wonderful to watch as he takes you to the location where he will make the Mother Tincture (see photo below) and describes the many aspects of the flower.

This flower grows in exposed rocky sites in the alpine and sub-alpine areas of south eastern Australia. This Essence works on the mental and emotional levels. It is for people who work in healing, health administration and caring situations where there is a great deal of responsibility for other people. They give much of themselves both physically and emotionally, often listening to people in pain and need. These care givers can be in danger of burning out or becoming disillusioned. They can reach a point of tiredness feeling their life has lost its joy. Alpine Mint Bush can revitalize and bring about in these people a renewed enthusiasm and joy in their life for what they do.

I suggest this flower essence for mothers, teachers, adults caring for aging parents and anyone who needs support to continue doing what they want or need to do.

Challenge

• Mental & emotional exhaustion
• lack of joy and weight of responsibility of care givers

Positive Outcome

• Revitalization
• Joy
• Renewal

 If you feel that this is a flower essence for you, contact me: optionstohealth@comcast.net or order a bottle at: www.southernherb.com

Ian White making a Mother Tincture

Calm Your Brain

Have you tried to quiet your racing brain on a day when you need to make a decision or stay focused on many things or simply write in your journal. It happens to everyone. Life is a little crazy these days and time seems to be speeding by.

 I believe it is important to have simple tools for any kind of healing because you are more apt to want to do it. In 2 to 5 minutes, the following mudras (hand gestures) can improve concentration, memory and sharpen your mind.

• Touch the tip of your thumb to the tip of your index finger and stretch out the other three fingers. Place your hands on your lap if you need to for comfort. Do this using both hands for 2 - 5 minutes, several times a day. You may want to incorporate an affirmation or intention.

 

• You have probably done this mudra without knowing why. It is called Hakini mudra. Touch all of your fingers together and create a triangle. Place your hands on your chest or on your abdomen for comfort. It is thought that this hand gesture integrates the brain hemispheres and allows you to tap into your intuition.