The Magic Feather Effect
What does science know about how Energy-medicine works? Is the work that I'm doing as a healer just placebo? Is my empathetic bedside manner creating the success stories and relief?
The Magic Feather Effect:
The Science of Alternative Medicine and the Surprising Power of Belief by Melanie Warner
This book is a comprehensive review of current research into placebo, alternative medicine, and anecdotal healings by a skeptical journalist.
Preschooler with Nervous System Dysregulation
In October, I had the honor of working with a preschooler who had witnessed trauma and abuse in the household. The mother had stabilized the physical environment and was ready to focus on internal healing.
This preschool-aged girl was clenching her hands, grinding her teeth, and using the bathroom 40 times each day. Her nervous system was overwhelmed. The medical system suggested trying prescription therapy, and the mother was looking for natural options.
We chose to do 5 sessions, one per week, to shift and support her energy body. All of these sessions were conducted remotely; I haven't met her in person!
After each session, the mother declared tremendous shifts. Her daughter went from using the bathroom every 10 minutes to every 30 minutes. By the 3rd session, her bathroom usage was 90-120 minutes apart. This preschooler was proud of herself; excited that she could regulate her body and fit in with her classmates.
This child returned to her happy and playful expression, dancing and singing.
Mom is thrilled to have her daughter back, joyful and on a trajectory in alignment with her best self.
Watching the Sunrise
The sunrise is a powerful time of the day. We feel a sense of awe while witnessing the progression of darkness into light. The Earth is quiet and peaceful. Wildlife is waking up to start the morning. The spiritual veil is thin, making it easier to hear messages from the universe.
Be careful not to look straight into the sun unless it is at the cusp of the horizon. When the sun is filtered through the layers of atmosphere at the horizon and comfortable to watch, we can spend a moment lingering our gaze.
The center of the sun contains an infinity point that awakens the infinity point within your body, at a subatomic level. It enlivens the light in your soul, purifies your light, and helps you to step into your light at the vibratory level. Looking at the sun at this time activates vitamin and mineral absorption within the body. Even primitive man recognized the life-giving powers of the sun.
The Healing Field
The Healing Field: Exploring Energy and Consciousness
This 2016 PBS documentary interviews renowned scientists as they explore breakthroughs in the fields of energy medicine, quantum physics, DNA, genetics, and the biochemistry of emotions.
The film challenges conventional healthcare models with research on non-invasive mind-body healing techniques. Through personal stories of transformation, you are nudged to engage in self-healing practices and energy medicine.
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Victim to Empowerment
In September, a young woman came in for help processing traumas from the past 3 years. The trauma expressed in her body as stress, overwhelm, and tension. She experienced debilitating stomach and back pains. She felt depleted from constantly supporting those around her.
She returned 2 weeks later, no longer feeling like a victim. Instead, she was angry. Angry that she felt burned out. Tired of drinking too much to escape from life. Enraged at people for trying to control her. While her life had not changed, her perspective had made a significant shift.
She came in for a 3rd visit 2 months later as a completely new woman. She was smiling and bright, calm and clear. She had stopped drinking cold-turkey, and found that she enjoyed feeling present in her life. She had quit her job and decided to move. She felt empowered by the tools, and regularly used them to clear her space, strengthen her boundaries, and stand in her power.
The Biology of Belief
If you are interested in the science of how our thoughts affect our physical health, consider reading The Biology of Belief by Bruce Lipton, a professor and researcher of cell biology. The book details the mechanisms used by cells to receive and process information, and how DNA is affected by influences from the cell’s environment. The author proposes that our bodies can change as we retrain our thinking. I have found it to be fascinating and hope you enjoy it.
All I want for the Holidays are Boundaries!
Let’s face it, the holidays can be tough. No matter how much internal work we’ve done, no matter how many of our shadows we’ve transformed, being around family brings out the triggers. Family knows us too well. They hold a key to our hearts and our pain, with access to the deepest recesses of our souls. Old childhood patterns come out and we lose ourselves.
Traditional Acupuncture: The Law of the Five Elements?
During Medical Qigong sessions, I assess, treat, and explain energetic blocks and imbalances in the five elements of Chinese Medicine. Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water are considered by the Chinese to be the basic elements of nature, which bring harmony and order. These elements are represented in the human body, flowing energetically to maintain balance and remind us of our nature.
Many of you have asked, “Where can I read more about the 5 elements?