Becoming Empowered in Your Health Care Choices
One the best things you can do for your health doesn’t involve doctor’s visits, nutritional supplements, or even diet and exercise. It’s becoming informed about your own health and learning to embrace the empowerment that follows. Whether you’re facing a serious condition or just wanting to be proactive in your health care, it’s very important to understand that you have many alternatives to the traditional medical office. Today, more than ever, there are many modalities in the Complimentary and Alternative Medicine field that can not only offer excellent safe treatment for many medical and psychological conditions, but also give you some insight into the causes of them. Knowing more about the issues you face now or could potentially face in the future gives you a great deal of power in how to treat them or prevent them.
One great way to find out more about your current state of health and what that means for your future is Quantum Biofeedback. This is a modality that utilizes energetic frequencies through the EPFX/SCIO device to identify the stresses in your life that are causing issues within your physical and energetic body. It does this through a short test administered in the office of a Certified Quantum Biofeedback Specialist during which the EPFX/SCIO device communicates with the subconscious mind by way of a non-intrusive head strap and chair pad. The Specialist can then analyze the findings and report back to you what is currently stressing you physically, mentally, socially, spiritually, and environmentally so that you can take actions to correct those stressors and return the body’s balance back to it’s healthy state.
Quantum Biofeedback does more than just assess the body’s stressors, however. It can also administer the frequencies that will help balance and eliminate them. It does this through the same non-intrusive connection to the body and it’s subconscious mind and can energetically balance nutrition, emotions, and muscle function, just to name a few. At it’s core, it is a Stress Reduction system which means it has been created to ease the tension and blockages that can build from various sources creating a general dis-ease in all areas of the body. The release of these blockages allows your body to heal itself more naturally and you will feel a noticeable decrease in stress.
Often Quantum Biofeedback is used in conjunction with complimentary modalities to create a well-rounded approach to many different conditions. A full assessment done with a Specialist can be given in report form to the client’s physician of choice who can then tailor therapy and treatment plans accordingly. The information can also be used by chiropractors, massage therapists, and acupuncturists in order to achieve a focused plan of wellness for the client with all needs being met, energetically and physically. Often, it’s the mix of many different modalities that creates the best results and once you are aware of the specific stressors your body is facing, you can make a better decision of what kind of practitioner you need to see and what other changes need to be made in your lifestyle.
Being aware and empowered is more than just taking charge of the health of your body and mind, it’s also taking responsibility for the current state of your entire being. It’s about discovering and owning the choices that have brought you to where you are now and choosing to make healthy decisions from this point forward. Quantum Biofeedback is a powerful way to not only learn about what you’re doing right and wrong, but also a great opportunity to change how you view your future. Whether you are currently facing a serious medical condition or if you’re just disappointed at the current state of our healthcare system, it may seem that the future is bleak. It is important to realize in these moments that the power is within all of us to take up the challenge to find a better way to achieve the balance that our bodies need. Remember, all it takes is some education, courage, and will power and you’ll find your path to greater health.
Coping with Secondhand Stress
We all have them, people in our office, home, or circle of friends whose stress is so under managed that it has a tendency to spill over and begin affecting our lives or maybe you are that person. Secondhand Stress, as experts on the topic are now calling it, can have disastrous results on those who receive it and those that create it on a regular basis.
For those caught in the crossfire or aftermath of someone else’s stress episode, trying to cope with a stress that is not their own can be frustrating and overwhelming simply because they are not directly linked to the cause of that stress. Being so far removed from the cause can create a feeling of being out of control or at the mercy of the person who is experiencing the stress directly. It’s the feeling of having no power to improve the situation amplified by a strong desire to relieve your co-worker, loved one, or friend of their burden that makes Secondhand Stress so dangerous. It introduces new tension in the atmosphere surrounding that relationship and can create a high level of anxiety instead of creating a supportive healthy environment.
Some common situations can be a spouse struggling at work or with addiction, a co-worker going through some personal problems, or a child hurting from the pain of a learning disability or problems at school. It can be anyone we interact with daily, weekly, or even very rarely. All that it takes is an empathetic connection with that person like in the case of family members and friends. For most people, Secondhand Stress comes from those they love the most simply because they have a need to share the burden of those they care about. In a workplace situation, even if the need to shoulder the load of a co-worker isn’t consciously felt there can be a more sub-conscious need for the department to function well or a sense of camaraderie. From that need comes a natural tendency for others to step up and take on the stress of the co-worker in trouble.
So, how do you combat Secondhand Stress and it’s effects? There are several ways. All going back to the root of the issue – stress. The power of the stressful event experienced everyday by most people comes from their method of coping. If everyone knew effective ways to cope or channel their stress and emotions when certain situations came up throughout the day, not only would they feel better and be healthier, but as you’ve read above, the people closest to them would experience the same benefits. One way to manage stress is through a combination of several stress reduction therapies, but now there is one method that combines several therapy types into one powerful device.
This device is called the SCIO/EPFX. It is a highly technological tool used with a stress reduction therapy called Quantum Biofeedback. Based on traditional Biofeedback, this technology interfaces with the client on a subconscious level to understand what types of stresses the person is facing daily. This is all done in the office of a Certified Biofeedback Specialist who can analyze what is causing imbalances in the body by the use of energetic stress reduction. Because the SCIO/EPFX interfaces with the client on such a deep level it can read stresses that the person may not consciously be aware of. This is part of the therapy. Once someone is more aware of the stress that is causing such pressure on them and perhaps on the ones around them they can take proactive steps to alleviate it. And if you are the one feeling the secondhand effects of stress, this can help to relieve some of that tension and help to teach you and your body ways to cope on a daily basis.
While Secondhand Stress is a frustrating and unhealthy phenomenon in our society today, the fact that we want to reach out to those closest to us and relieve their burden is part of what makes humanity such a unique race. To suggest breaking this connection would be far more disastrous than the side effects we are experiencing now or could ever experience. Instead, the key to relieving Secondhand Stress will be in everyone learning how to properly manage and channel the stress that exists in their lives, secondhand or not. So start today with a yoga class, daily meditation, or with a Quantum Biofeedback session. Your friends and family with thank you!
Dry Eyes?
Here are some recommendations for the dry eyes that sometimes accompany the dry Valley summer… from Holistic Health News…
Recommendations For Wellness
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Avoid rubbing your eyes
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Remember to blink. Blinking helps spread your tears more evenly. This is especially important when reading, watching TV and working on the computer.
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Keep your indoor humidity between 30 and 50 percent. If you find that the air in your house is dry, try using a humidifier to add moisture to the air.
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Consider buying an air filter to pull dust and other particles out of the air which may be irritating your eyes.
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Don’t direct hair dryers, car heaters or fans towards your eyes.
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When outdoors, wear sunglasses, especially the wrap around kind, to reduce your exposure to the sun, wind and dust.
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If you wear contact lenses, try wearing your lenses fewer hours each day. You can also talk to your eye care practitioner about switching to a different type of lens.
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Check your medications for any possible side effects that may cause dry eyes, or talk to your doctor to see if they may be contributing to your symptoms.
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Purchase “artificial tears” at your local drugstore. Avoid the kind that “get the red out” since they won’t do anything to relieve the itching, burning or other symptoms associated with dry eyes.
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For women, only wear waterproof eye makeup. This can help to avoid irritation. Also, when applying mascara, only apply it to the tips of the upper eyelashes and refrain from using any makeup on the lower lids or lashes.
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Supplement with essential fatty acids such as omega 3 oil, flax seed oil or evening primrose oil. Studies show that essential fatty acids can decrease dry eye by keeping the mucous membranes of the eyes lubricated.
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Eating foods rich in vitamin A or supplementing with vitamin A can help to keep the eyes moist.
Eyebright or Nature’s Sunshine’s EW can be used topically as an eyewash. It has good astringent and antihistamine properties.
Essential Oils Guide
Hi everyone, Please take time, if you haven’t already, to read the post previous to this one concerning Codex. It’s very important that all of us are well informed and motivated to fight for our healthcare rights.
Today’s post is all about Essential Oils. I found this great guide at Natural Health Magazine’s website. Link!
So, take a look!…
Your Guide to Essential Oils
Simple sources of daily aromatherapy are right under your nose.
By Stacy Adimando
Inhaling essential oils can trigger a positive mood change or energy burst, but you don’t necessarily need the oils to get the benefits of aromatherapy. If you use the herbs from which essential oils are derived in cooking or tea, you can experience the same therapeutic feeling, says Tammy Fender, an aesthetician who trained in aromatherapy at the International Dermal Institute in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and developed a holistic skincare line based on essential oils. In fact, a study from Kyoto University published in the 2005 European Journal of Applied Physiology found that inhaling the odor of jasmine tea for five minutes significantly lowered the heart rate of participants and had a calming effect on their moods. Below are some simple ways to bring aromatherapy into your day.
For Stress Relief
Helpful scents: Lavender, neroli, chamomile, ylang-ylang, rose.
Aromatherapy fix: Set a bouquet of sweet-smelling roses near you.
For More Energy
Helpful scents: Peppermint, spearmint, citruses, rosemary, pine needle.
Aromatherapy fix: Hang a fragrant eucalyptus wreath on your bathroom wall.
For Better Sleep
Helpful scents: Lavender, chamomile, ylang-ylang, sandalwood.
Aromatherapy fix: Leave a soothing lavender sachet on top of or next to your pillow.
For a Stronger Immune System
Helpful scents: Lemongrass, rosemary, thyme, eucalyptus, fennel.
Aromatherapy fix: Add dried rosemary or thyme to a hot soup broth.
For an Improved Mood
Helpful scents: Geranium, orange, jasmine, ylang-ylang.
Aromatherapy fix: Drink a cup of fragrant jasmine tea and inhale the vapors as you sip.
For other ways to add aromatherapy to your day, look for the July/August 2007 issue of Natural Health.
So, what if you DO get a sunburn….
I found this article this morning on motherearthliving.com….. more after the jump. 
It’s best to avoid getting sunburned, rather than endure the smiting consequences. But if you do spend too much time in the sun, try these five natural remedies to soothe your skin.
Attention Ladies….
Dr. Mercola has posted a news article this morning on his site about the dangers of certain types of synthetic make up and toiletry products. Here is a portion of the article. Go to Dr. Mercola’s site to read more…
Women who use make-up on a daily basis can absorb almost 5 pounds of chemicals into their bodies each year.
Some of the compounds present in make-up have been linked to side effects ranging from skin irritation to cancer.
One class of cosmetic chemicals which could be dangerous are parabens. Traces of parabens have been found in breast tumor samples.
Another chemical, sodium lauryl sulfate, can cause skin irritation.
Nine out of ten women also use out-of-date lipstick and mascara, which can be a breeding ground for harmful bacteria.
Many women use more than 20 different beauty products a day. The effects of these multiple combinations of chemicals are largely unknown.
Telegraph.co.uk June 22, 2007
Dr. Mercola also provides a link in his comment section on how to choose safer beauty products… see it here…
