The
Danger of Electromagnetic Fields
Heard of electromagnetic fields or EMFs? In a nutshell, computers,
cell phones, all the electrical appliances in your home or
workplace are generating electromagnetic fields that create
a hazardous grid in which we all now have to live. These disruptive
fields have created a new form of pollution that diminishes
our sense of well-being, increases stress levels, and contributes
to chronic dis-ease.
EarthCalm revolutionizes protection from electromagnetic pollution
by manufacturing personal and home protection units that enhance
your grounding in the magnetic field of the earth. EarthCalm
products help release the body’s acupuncture meridian system
from constriction thereby releasing the body’s own healing
energies which are themselves electrical in nature.
Most people using EarthCalm products (necklace, ankle bracelet,
or home/office protection units) note an improvement in energy
and mood. Many gain relief from migraines, depression, arthritic
pain, asthma, chronic fatigue and ADHD.
Come by our center to experience these products or visit www.EarthCalm.com
for more information.
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Teslar
Watches
The EPA has declared that all life is affected by electromagnetic
fields in electricity, but 35% develop physical pain and/or
illness as a result of long term exposure. The solution could
be wearing a Teslar watch which steps down the environmental
Hz to that of the earth’s. This is accomplished via a special
Teslar chip imbedded in the watch which should be worn on
the left wrist. Most of the practitioners at Meridians
wear one and you should too!
Come in to see all our styles from teen modern to classic
leather.
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Skin Sense
- Skin
cells renew and exfolliate every 24 to 40 days.
- Skin
cells contain no direct blood supply.
- Your
skin is the largest organ in your body and is a vital
component of the immune system.
- Your
skin is a powerful eliminator of toxins.
Most off-the-shelf
personal care products contain harmful ingredients which dissolve
your skin’s natural proteins and oils. They also reduce the
largest immune defense barrier, leaving your body more vulnerable
to bacteria and viruses. Check the label on your body wash,
shampoo, lotions, hand soap, toothpaste, or mouthwash for
the following skin “no no’s”:
- Sodium
laureth sulfate
- Cocomide
DEA
- MEA
- Mineral
oil
- PEGs
- Propylene
glycol
- Butylene
glycol
- PVP
- Isopropyl
alcohol
- Fragrance,
perfumes
- Formaldehyde
masquerading as DMDM, hydantoin, imidazolidinyl urea
- Oils
such as sesame, almond, sunflower or safflower that may
become rancid because they are not cold-pressed.
Organic
Essentials® skin care products contain all the good nutrients
for the skin and none of the bad. The Organic Essentials®
line provides all the organic nutrients your skin needs to
repair itself and stay healthy naturally. Linda Chae has scientifically
blended a collection of the finest organic herbs, vitamins,
seaweeds, flowers and micro-plants to achieve the highest
performance possible. Stop by Meridians
to experience these unique products including:
- Lotions
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Shower
gel
- Toothpaste
- Mouthwash
- Hand
soap
- Exfoliating
scrub
- Face
cleansing pads
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Feng
Shui
Did you know that furniture, art, plants, rugs and electrical
appliances or components all impact the “energy” in a room?
Do you know the negative effect some of these items may have
in your life? Sometimes a simple change like repairing a leaky
faucet, keeping the lid closed on the bathroom commode or
placing a reflective object near your stove can increase wealth
in your life. Placement of a small tabletop fountain or plant
in your “relationship corner” can improve family dynamics.
There are many “energy traps” in your home/office that are
simple to remedy if you know what to look for. For example,
is your desk placed in a “power position” in your office?
Is your bed located in the “death position” in your bedroom?
It’s amazing how simple changes in your environment can create
potent change in your health, wealth, and relationships.
Find out the secrets contained in the Chinese art of placement
– Feng Shui – by attending Feng Shui classes taught by our
expert from California, Kim Robinson. She will teach you how
to evaluate your home and/or office space and suggest simple
changes to create greater harmony.
Meridians also offers
a special Feng Shui “cure” in the form of Hawaiian Onaments
(no, it’s not misspelled). These handcrafted original art
pieces from Hawaii are designed to energize corners of a room
with the colors of abundance and prosperity intensified with
a faceted crystal. Groupings create a powerful impact.
Stop by our center to see these one-of-a-kind pieces of art
AND to experience a space where Feng Shui principles have
been applied!
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Water of Life
Near a small town in Japan is an area with unusual topographical
features. A narrow stream flows between two hills. As it happens,
one of these hills is largely composed of a mineral called
magnetite. The other hill contains calcium compounds. Both
the magnetite and the calcium produce ions with a net positive
charge. The stream between them courses over a bed of silicates,
the material that forms natural crystal. These silicates produce
negative ions.
And here, Japanese scientists discovered that the water from
this stream had amazing results on the surrounding plants.
What they saw amazed them.
They named this substance “pi water”. Then they set out to
duplicate these natural conditions in the laboratory. The
result led to the Nikken PiMag Water System.
The PiMag system sits on the countertop and attaches to your
faucet for easy dispensation. The unit includes several levels
of filtration, from carbon filters to mesh screens and porous
chips of an exclusive deep-sea coral imported from Asia. Another
filter is based on the technology used in medicine to create
an artificial kidney. The kidney is one of nature’s most efficient
filtration devices.
The pi components are ceramics that reflect far-infrared energy
--- sometimes called the “wavelength of life”. In the PiMag
Water System is contributes to the “living water”. An additional
component adds magnetic energy. High strength magnets surround
the water as it flows through the inlet pipe, using Nikken
Focus-Field Technology to project a magnetic field.
We serve PiMag water everyday to our clients at Meridians.
The most common thing we hear when people first taste water
filtered through the PiMag system is “what kind of water is
THIS?” They immediately taste the difference between this
water and that of bottled water. The water tastes very smooth
and encourages those who dislike drinking water to begin to
consume more water (especially children).
Drop by Meridians to taste
this unique water and see how the PiMag filtration system
works. Plus, we have MANY more Nikken products on display!
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Transformational
Breathing
While most breathing techniques focus on relaxation or balancing,
Transformational Breathing™ was developed by Dr. Judith Kravitz
to energize and create massive personal change. The technique
includes: circular breathing, affirmations, sound, and touch.
It is used to open restricted breathing patterns, and super-oxygenate
the body. By using the Transformational Breath, people are
able to feel more healthy, free and alive.
Physical Effects of Breathing:
- Oxygen
helps fight disease and decay in the body
- Oxygen
is crucial for making energy in the body
- Breathing
aids in detoxifying the body by exhaling CO2 and other
wastes, and by improving venous flow to the liver and
lungs
- Breathing
strengthens the immune system by improving lymphatic flow
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Remedies
for the Cold/Flu Season- Our Recommendations
Winter is a time that keeps us indoors often in an environment
of drying heat. The combination of confinement plus drying
of mucous membranes often predisposes us to viral infections
like the common cold or influenza. We know it’s coming when
we begin to feel headachy and tired or feel the throat become
scratchy. In the early stage of infection we may discount
the symptoms, chalking it up to extra stress or lack of sleep.
We usually know we’re in trouble when we develop fever, body
aches, nausea, diarrhea or cough.
The practitioners at Meridians
recommend each family keep a “Winter Illness Kit” in the home
so there are effective herbal and homeopathic* remedies readily
available to take when the first symptoms appear.
The follow are some of our best acting remedies:
- Grippia
Pro* - For relief of sneezing, coughing, stuffy head,
fever and fatigue. Good preventive remedy.
- Flu
Max Pro* - For relief of fever, chills, weakness, headache,
nausea, vomiting, sore throat and coughing.
- Gan
Mao Ling – A potent Chinese herbal remedy for quickly
dispelling pathogenic influences. Good for influenza,
sore throat, tonsillitis, cough, runny nose, sinus infections
and ear infections.
- Throat
Spray* - For relief of minor throat irritations. Used
immediately, may prevent other cold symptoms.
- Acusine
Nasal Spray* - For relief of sinus congestion due to colds
& flu, hay fever, rhinitis, and nasal dryness.
- Homeopathic
Cough Syrups* - For relief of coughing and bronchial irritation.
Daytime and nighttime formulas available.
- Allerdrain*-
A remedy for relief of upper respiratory congestion, gastric
discomfort and fatigue.
- AllerTotal*
- A remedy for relief of flu-like symptoms, congestion,
respiratory distress and achiness.
- Protease
– An enzyme supplement that support the immune system.
Good to take throughout the winter months.
- Flu
and Cold Treatment Kits – A resource to use at home to
ward off the “bugs” before they set in.
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Homeopathy – The New Information Therapy
A new approach to facilitation of self-healing is being used
by many holistic practitioners. Homeopathy is a system of
healing studied and developed by Samuel Hahneman in the 19th
century. He noticed that consuming large amounts of chincona
bark created the same symptoms as that of a person suffering
from malaria. This phenomenon intrigued him and caused him
to wonder if this same bark could be used to treat malaria.
He made a tincture and began to administer it to those with
malaria finding it cured the disease with regularity. To find
the safest dose, Hahneman continually diluted the tincture
finding that the bark continued to have an effect even when
diluted to almost undetectable proportions.
Using these observations, Hahneman began to test other plants,
minerals, and even diseased tissues finding the symptoms created
when consuming these materials in toxic doses. This information
lead him to a new philosophy of treatment he called homeopathy
– let likes cure likes. In other words, if you are stung by
a bee, the best remedy could be apis which is homeopathic
bee venom. Snack bite? Take lachesis which is homeopathic
snake venom. Using this approach, Hahneman began to find a
way to harness the body’s own potent healing potential.
The “troubling” aspect of homeopathy for many western minds
is the fact that often there is not even a molecule of the
original substance found in the concoction. This has been
explained in modern times by quantum physicists as “Information
Therapy”. Somehow the body “knows” or recognizes the energy
of the substance and responds to it by entering a more balanced
state. It is as if a conductor stepped up to the podium in
front of an orchestra playing out of tune and began to conduct
beautiful music.
Homeopathy is commonly utilized by practitioners at Meridians
because the remedies are safe and effective. So safe that
even babies and pregnant women can take them without fear.
Our clients love the effect homeopathics have on the body
because there are no side effects – only the intended effect.
Homeopathy may be used to assist in detoxification of pathogens,
fungi, heavy metals, chemicals, radiation or to “reeducate”
the client with allergies and sensitivities.
Call for a free consultation or for more information about
homeopathy.
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Tips for Healthy Computer Use (from our Feldenkrais practitioner)
Most of the shoulder problems I have been seeing recently
are related in some manner to prolonged use of a keyboard.
Here are some simple tips that may save you a visit to an
orthopedic specialist in the future!
- Keep
a small timer by your computer. Time gets away from us
somehow when we sit at a keyboard and if you take the
time to stretch or get up every 20-30 minutes, much muscle
tension can be reduced.
- Be
sure your feet are on the floor and that you can put some
weight on your feet. This allows for more efficient shifting
of weight and reduces gripping in the hips and lower back
with prolonged sitting.
- Keep
water within your peripheral vision. Stop frequently to
drink some water, breathe and shift your weight in your
chair.
- Look
for unconscious gripping in the armpits and back. This
tendency to drive our shoulder blades and elbows into
our waistline places extraordinary forces on our neck
and rotator cuff muscles. To check for this, take a deep
breath into your upper ribcage and let your collarbones
and shoulder blades “float” on your ribs.
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The Intricate Dance of Hormones
Hormones are important chemical messengers in the body. Glands
and/or tissues of the body secrete them. External stressors
such as environmental xenoestrogens found in pesticides and
other chemicals can disrupt the endocrine system, consisting
of glands and hormones. Radiation or allergenic foods consumed
in large quantities on a daily basis can also serve as endocrine
disrupters. Furthermore, internal stressors such as negative
thoughts and strong emotions like grief or anger impact the
endocrine system.
The endocrine system is intricately linked to the digestive,
immune and nervous systems. That is why external stressors
like gluten or caseine sensitivity, which damages the gut,
has an effect on hormone balance. The GALT (Gut-Associated
Lymphatic Tissue) receives toxins from the intestine and sends
out alarm signals to the immune system. The nervous system
sends along the message “we are under attack” which impacts
the firing of neurons and the secretion of hormones. In addition,
damage to the gut from “difficult foods” or harsh chemicals
changes normal nutrient absorption and can contribute to vitamin
and mineral deficiencies. The body must have important substances
like proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals
in sufficient quantity to synthesize hormones normally.
Choreographing the dance of hormones in the body requires
several fundamental conditions. First, the gut must be healthy.
This includes an intact mucosal surface and properly balanced
flora (bacteria). It is often necessary to remove “difficult
foods” from the diet (grains, dairy, soy, hydrogenated fats,
sugar) in order to allow the gut time to heal. At the same
time, supplementation with probiotics is critical to restoration
of digestive function. Next, the glands need to be detoxified
using herbal and homeopathic remedies so that cell receptors
in those glands are able to receive messenger molecules (hormones).
Lifestyle changes become an important adjunct to detoxification
so those toxins, once removed, do not reenter the body quickly
and occupy receptor sites on the cells.
Allergy elimination using NAET or BioSET along with better
diet, exercise and relaxation may enable the person to reintroduce
“difficult foods” back into the diet in moderation. Homeopathic
remedies help direct the body’s natural homeostatic abilities
and are an excellent adjunct to NAET or BioSET clearings.
Herbal and nutritional supplements round out the maintenance
phase of a hormone balancing protocol and may include special
Chinese herbs like Dong quai, or herbs like Black Cohosh,
Wild Yam root, Chaste Tree, Red raspberry, or Red Clover.
Nutritional supplements that are critical to hormonal balance
include essential fatty acids like fish oils, Black Current
Seed oil, olive oil and flaxseeds. Antioxidant support with
vitamins and bioflavonoids is an important adjunct to therapy
along with reduction of undesirable fats and avoidance of
pesticides in the diet.
Glandular supplementation may be utilized on a short-term
basis to support the healing endocrine system. Removal of
emotional toxicity and restoration of emotional balance can
be facilitated with flower essences, aromatherapy and special
energy techniques.
Practitioners at Meridians
are skilled in guiding clients –male or female- through a
program designed to improve hormone balance. It is truly one
of the most important ways to increase your “health span”
if not your life span!
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Allergies:
Alternative Answers to Old Sniffles
By
Reggi Norton
Spring
is known as the season to sniffle and sneeze and have itchy
eyes and runny nose. Is
this really what spring, wonderful spring, has to be about?
So it seems to millions of “seasonal” allergy
sufferers; springtime means carrying around boxes of tissues
and feeling like one has a continual cold.
So,
what is it about these allergies?
“Allergies” are an adverse immune reaction to a
substance, be it environmental, chemical, nutritional, or
physiological. Allergies
can be viewed as a “misdirection” of
immune function triggered by nervous system
overreactions.
So
are allergy shots, antihistamines, steriods, and
decongestants the way to correct such adverse responses?
These can offer some relief to some people
from some
allergies, but often with unwanted side effects.
These pharmacological treatments affect the symptoms,
but do not deal with the underlying causes.
Furthermore, there is a “cost” to such treatments
such as sleepiness, increased appetite, weight gain, and
water retention. In
one sense, treating allergies with these drugs means trading
one set of symptoms for another.
From
a different perspective. . .
In
Chinese Medicine, no matter what “symptoms” one endures,
it is important to get to the “root” of the problem for
optimal effect. The
“root” of these problems is on an energetic level; that
is, something is “out of balance” in the system of
energy channels in the body.
If such energy channel “disturbances” can be
corrected, harmony can be restored.
From
a Chinese Medical perspective, allergens (those offending
substances) create both physiological and energetic
blockages in the pathways called meridians. The
brain views an allergen as a threat to the body's
well-being, thereby disrupting the normal flow of electrical
energy throughout the body. A consistent blockage of this
energy is the first step in a chain of events which can
develop into an allergic response.
Beyond
the Sniffles
Symptoms
are reactions of the body whenever blockages occur within
the energy pathways. These reactions include seasonal
allergies, congestion, “sniffles,” etc., but they may
also include problems of greater consequence.
If the reactions are minor, the symptoms are minor.
If the reactions are major, the symptoms are major. From this perspective, any “illness” can be a consequence
of reactions to external (or sometimes internal) influences.
Taking
it one step further, anything that upsets the balance in the
body creates a pattern of imbalance. Once a pattern of imbalance is established, the “body”
begins to react to additional external influences that
previously were of no consequence.
This may include pathogenic factors such as bacteria,
viruses, and parasites and other things we introduce to
“help” our body such as medications and vaccinations.
When the list of consequential influences builds up,
the body’s “energetic system” (and immune function)
gets severely taxed, resulting in more chronic problems like
fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, digestive disturbances, other
respiratory problems, insomnia, attention and focusing
issues, general fatigue, and chronic immune disorders.
Alternative
Answers
So,
back to the Chinese Medical perspective, what can one do to
put the body back in harmony and eliminate the effect of
these adverse immune/energetic reactions?
To do this, one must “detrigger” the response and
balance the energetic system.
Stimulating
acupuncture points on the body is the ancient method used to
balance the energetic system.
This alone can help detrigger adverse responses.
Again, taking it one step further, a process called
“Allergy Elimination” (www.naet.com)
has been developed by Dr. Devi Nambudripad, an
acupuncturist, chiropractor, kinesiologist and registered
nurse. Combining
the knowledge in her various fields of expertise, she
developed a “clearing” protocol that is an effective
means for detriggering physiological and energetic responses
to environmental, chemical, nutritional, and pathogenic
factors. After
identifying reactive substances with applied kinesiology
(known as muscle-testing) or computerized assessments, key
acupuncture points are stimulated with acupressure or
acupuncture to “clear” reactions that affect both the
body’s energetic and physiological systems.
This strengthens the immune system. As the blockages
are cleared, the nervous
sytem is reprogrammed so that the the body’s immune
system no longer identifies the allergen as unwelcome, thus
desensitizing the “allergic” reaction.
Others
have added to and refined the protocol, creating a system of
treatments that address both acute and chronic immune
disorders. Ellen
Cutler, M.D., (www.bioset-institute.com)
has been instrumental in adding detoxification protocols.
Others have focused on hormone imbalances, arthritis
and degenerative joint disease, and metabolic factors
influencing overall body functions.
All are directed at “detriggering” stress
responses and alleviating dis-ease conditions that may be
affecting physical, mental, and emotional harmony.
All
of these protocols provide steps to heal the problem
naturally at the root cause, rather than merely suppressing
the symptoms. They
are methods for regaining better health with freedom from
allergies and the dis-eases arising from those allergic
responses. From
infancy through adulthood, many conditions can be resolved
with the help of such protocols.
Reggi
Norton, licensed acupuncturist, is co-founder of Meridians ~
A Center for the Healing Arts in the Kentlands.
Besides Acupuncture and Allergy Elimination,
Meridians offers Chiropractic, Craniosacral and Physical
Therapy, Pain Management, Massage Therapy, Nutrition and
Wellness Counseling, Life Coaching, Reiki, Hormone Balancing
therapies, and holistic Family Practice Medicine.
She and the rest of the Meridians staff can be
reached at (301) 977-7762.
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