Illness, pain, inflammation, injuries, allergies, sleep problems, exhaustion, stress, acid reflux, arthritis, jet lag and other ailments may be improved by simply connecting with the Earth and it’s healing properties.

Most of us are electron deficient because we do not walk barefoot in the grass, dirt, sand, and ocean or on concrete as often as we should. We are also bombarded with cell phone towers, computers, televisions, video games and other forms of electropollution, making some individuals electrical hypersensitive.

There is a natural healing energy that is available to us, outdoors, literally at your feet.

A new discovery, “Earthing” or grounding has been well researched, showing the power and energy of the earth and its storehouse of free electrons.

Earthing or grounding means connecting with the earth, sitting, standing or walking barefoot on the Earth or by sleeping on special conductive sheets and pads. Earthing naturally protects the body’s delicate bioelectrical circuitry against static electrical charges and interference. It facilitates the reception of free electrons and the energy of the earth. The natural energy from the Earth is the ultimate anti-inflammatory, anti-aging medicine around.

The book called Earthing by Clinton Ober, Stephen Sinatra, M.D. and Martin Zucker give compelling research and testimonials of health improvements, reduction or elimination of pain and inflammation, improved sleep, chronic conditions lessened and much more.

There are grounding pads to use under your barefeet, mouse pads, bed sheets and sleeping bags available to purchase to receive the health benefits of restoring your body’s natural electrical state. Electrode patches and body bands can be attached near an injury or wound or area of acute pain to accelerate the healing process and reduce local inflammation and discomfort. Athletes have found these especially effective against common injuries and strains. Earthing during sleep is the ideal way of reducing oxidative stress and inflammation throughout the body.

“Renowned Cardiologist, Stephen Sinatra, M.D., who has over 30 years practicing in medicine says, “I regard Earthing as the greatest health breakthrough in all my years in medical practice. Regular grounding (another name for Earthing) restores the body’s natural electrical state, calms the nervous system, reduces inflammation, and improves circulation. No pill on Earth can do what Mother Earth does!” www.Earthing.com

Inflammation is recognized as the central health issue of our time. The research from grounding or Earthing helps to explain the proliferation of inflammation and its relationship to so many chronic conditions and illnesses, but most importantly, what can be done about it in a healthy and natural way.

Testimonials from cycling teams, massage therapists, parents of autistic children, people with chronic fatigue, Rheumatoid arthritis patients and doctors are showing improvements in their health and lifestyles as a result of grounding.

BAREFOOTING….
Walk barefoot in your backyard, on the beach, in a grassy park, or on concrete or open ground. The soles of the foot have more nerve endings than any other part of the body. Thus, the soles of our bare feet act as a prime contact point for the free electrons and natural energies of the Earth.

Earthing shoes have been used in the electrostatic discharge industry to prevent buildup of static electricity in the body that could damage delicate electronic parts and chips.

Earthing…..So simple, yet so profound!

For more information, check the site, www.Earthing.com or read Earthing by Clinton Ober, Stephen T. Sinatra, M.D. and Martin Zucker.

Have fun barefooting!!!
Sue

Disclaimer: The entire contents of this article are based upon information from the book, Earthing, unless otherwise noted. This information is not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified health care professional and is not intended as medical advice. It is intended as a sharing of knowledge and educational information. We encourage you to make your own health care decisions based upon your research and in partnership with a qualified health care professional concerning this information. The information and products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

What are some of these causes? Unhealthy diets, food additives, pollution and toxins in our environment, electromagnetic interferences, cell phones, microwaves, stress, abuse, trauma, physical injury, emotional hurts, restrictive and exhaustive habits, limited belief systems, chemicals in our food, water and air supply, negative thoughts and unresolved emotional issues to name just a few things can cause a block or disturbance in our energy fields that surround our bodies.

Disharmony or energy blockages if left unresolved will later affect our performance whether mentally or physically and may result in some physical problem or illness. This can also occur with any negative associations we attach to an emotion or our thoughts and words.

There is also a collective negative energy that is basically caused by a single incident or series of things happening. For example, the Tsunami, earthquakes, hurricanes and other catastrophic events cause massive fear affecting a large population as well as affecting the entire world. The media keeps this fear instilled in us as we are constantly given fear based, negative reporting about events globally as well as locally.
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Dr. Valerie Hunt’s research regarding the electromagnetic energy of the human energy field has shown what happens to our energy fields when we are exposed to things in our environment and how our thoughts affect us.

Being aware of the existence of an energy field around us allows us to heal and to change in order to become balanced and in harmony on all levels, mind, body and spirit. By taking this preventive approach, it is a means to intervene earlier and be aware of any disruptions in the flow of our energy.

Good health is not just an absence of disease. It is being in a state of wholeness, being balanced on all levels…mind, body and spirit. Our energy fields keep a record whether we are conscious of it or not of experiences in our day- to- day lives. Our bodies hold memories of things long ago forgotten by our minds. By becoming more aware of the mind, body connection we can become proactive and responsible for our health and healing. If we wish to grow, then we want to be around people who will push us into our greatness.

Balance in your body and mind and spirit as well as home environment and workplace is important. Is your work or home environment cluttered? Clutter causes you to feel sluggish, lethargic, stressed out and even depressed. De-clutter… move, clean, throw away or give away what you don’t love. Put on music that stirs your soul, open up your windows and let the fresh air circulate. Doing something simple can change the energetic environment of your living space as well as your body and mind. There are many musical compositions that actually harmonize the flow of energy.

Our behaviors show us what is going on with our bodies as well as how we feel physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. Pain is our body’s way of getting our attention. Take a look at your posture…how are you carrying your body? Notice how you are walking…do you have joy in your step or does it seem to be a major effort to move. Notice your breath…do you take in deep breathes or is your breath shallow and short?

Energy based modalities help restore your body, mind and spirit to wholeness. All ages and states of health may benefit. It is also a preventive measure to insure that your body stays balances and aligned in order for you to cope with whatever life has in store for you.
For more information or to set up an appointment for an energy session, please contact Sue @ 337 232-4799 or email: energyworker2003@yahoo.coment

Would it be possible to focus this intention concerning the storm? Because of increased technology in forecasting weather conditions, we were able to get advance warnings about the approaching storms and tropical depressions.

Many people who are aware of the dynamics of focused intention began to put that into practice. People from all over the world joined in with prayers and intentions for the weather conditions to dissipate. At one point I gave into the panic and fear when hearing that Hurricane Gustave could be a category 5 when it reached our area. This means winds over 155 miles per hour and devastation for everything in its path with storm surges higher than 18 feet above normal. By the time the hurricane came over our area, it had diminished to a category 1-2. Category 1 has winds 74-95 mph and category 2 has winds of 96-110 mph. Although we had much to be grateful for, many people fled from their homes, others still not having water or electricity and still others suffered much destruction of property and some fatalities.

What do you do? Was there time to leave the area? Leaving meant many hours on the road with a possibility that there would not be any gas available. Where would you go? The hurricane could change and go in any direction at a moments notice. What about the home that you were leaving? Do you have enough time to safeguard your property? Many areas had mandatory evacuations. If anything was learned from Hurricane Katrina and Rita, it was being more prepared.

Although there was still destruction, it could have been so much worse.
My area was protected and I am very grateful for that. However, there are more storms that are forming.

My request is for everyone reading this to help with the intention of dissipating these catastrophic events. I feel that the collective consciousness is a very powerful thing that should be recognized. Everything responds to vibration and the power that our thoughts have to attract or change events is enormous. Please use your intention as often as you like, but particularly during the times of 9AM and 9PM.

for more information on intention and mind,body,spirit please visit
http://www.SynergisticCenter.com
Author’s Bio

Sue became involved with Healing Touch in 1998 and received her certification as a Healing Touch practitioner in 2002. She is also a Certified Integrated Energy Therapy Practitioner, a Reiki Practitioner, and a Quantum Touch Practitioner. She uses energy-based therapies for trauma release work with success for people suffering with PTSD or for anyone who has had a traumatic experience in their lives. She has been a guest speaker for numerous organizations, as well as presenting at state conferences. Sue has written articles on energy work for alternative and complementary newsletters and online publications.

She has developed material and has been a trainer for education classes for child care, stress management seminars and subtle body energy workshops. She has been able to integrate energy based therapies into local hospital’s operating and recovery rooms as well as providing these therapies to newborn babies at a local hospital. As a volunteer at health fairs and cancer survivor retreats offering energy based therapies, Sue has gained experience in dealing with a variety of health challenges.

Sue teaches Care for Self and Subtle Body Energy classes at a local career College and has helped conduct workshops with local hospitals and hospice for caregivers. She is in private practice in Louisiana. She is available for distant healing sessions. Approved provider for La. State Board of Massage Therapists LAPO146.

Send me an email if you would like to be on my mailing list. energyworker2003@yahoo.com

For more information about energy healing, please visit www.SynergisticCenter.com

It is based on a heart-centered caring relationship in which the practitioner and client come together energetically to facilitate the client’s health and healing. It is appropriate for everyone and can take place in any setting, including hospitals, schools, hospices, homes and offices. If one area of your life is not in balance, then it affects the other areas. I can provide support and guidance into areas of your life that you would like to improve upon.

These techniques are safe for all ages and states of health and work in harmony with standard medical care. It can be used in collaboration with other approaches to health and healing.

Research suggests that there are many benefits, including pain reduction, pre/post surgical procedures, wound healing, decrease of chemo/radiation side effects, decrease anxiety, rediscovering inner peace and promoting general well-being, although individual experiences will vary. An energy therapy session can be a catalyst for recovery of physical and emotional diseases and disorders.
www.SynergisticCenter.com

Sue Heldenbrand, chtp
Certified Healing Touch Practitioner
Reiki
Integrated Energy Therapy
Quantum Touch
Energetic Trauma Release
Workshops, seminars, speaker

What about taking care of us? It’s not being selfish to make a conscious effort to take care of us. For, if we don’t recharge our batteries from time to time, how do we expect to recharge anyone else’s batteries?

We really have no idea how powerful we are. We tend to see ourselves as just this one person in an enormous world. We can make a difference. We can be the change that we want to see. But it starts with taking care of us.

When you feel that you need to recharge your batteries, what do you do? What are some solutions or things that you can incorporate into your life?

Do you feel that you don’t have time for exercise, meditation, Yoga, energy sessions, a massage, facial or a relaxing bath a walk in nature. One of the simplest things that you can do is to take deep breaths whenever you are feeling stressed or overwhelmed. Whenever you notice that your breathing becomes shallow or rapid, take a deep breath. As you breathe in, slow down each breath in and out. Feel your body relaxing as you mentally say to yourself, “I am more relaxed, and I feel peace and calm.” It only takes a few minutes and sometimes just a few seconds to feel refreshed as you take in a breath of fresh air and rejuvenate.

Our outlook on life, our emotions and thoughts play an important part in helping to recharge our batteries. People with positive attitudes tend to live longer, have better immune systems and are happier. Instead of looking at the problems or challenges in your life, look for the solutions. Looking for the solution gives the situation a positive spin instead of focusing on the negative and perpetuating more negativity.

Allow yourself to enjoy each day, each moment, for that period of time will be gone forever. Allow yourself to play and not to take yourself or anyone else too seriously. Realize that you cannot change anyone but yourself. But, you can change how you react to someone else that pushes your buttons. Then sit back and notice how that makes a difference. There may be situations in which you have no control over what happens and realize that you cannot affect the outcome no matter what you do. Recognize that life is not stagnant and is subject to change in every moment, creating challenges along the way. With change, comes transformation and progress.

Take time to recharge your batteries…you deserve it!

Sue Heldenbrand is a Certified Healing Touch Practitioner, Reiki, Quantum Touch Practitioner, Integrated Energy Therapist and Trauma Release Practitioner. She has been in practice since 1998 using these energy-based modalities to facilitate balancing mind, body and spirit for all ages and states of health. Sue facilitates workshops, classes and is available to speak to your group. For more information on how Sue can help facilitate your healing journey, you can contact her at 337 232-4799 or email Sue @ energyworker2003@yahoo.com Please visit Sue’s website: www.SynergisticCenter.com for holistic related articles, resources, free newsletter, Prayer Circle and much more.

These techniques help to remove congested or blocked energy in the body. When the energy is not flowing because of unresolved physical or emotional, mental or spiritual reasons, this causes stagnant energy flow.

Research has shown that there is an energy field around all matter. Think about the times that you enter a room and can tell if there is any tension in the room. Also, do you notice when someone walks into a room and you “sense their presence” before you actually see them? What you are experiencing is their energy field.

Energy based techniques work with the energy fields,helping to balance the body on all levels-physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. These therapies address the whole person, not just the symptoms.

Energy healing helps your body to self heal by re-aligning the energy flow through out your body, helping your body to regulate itself.

Your body is always trying to get back to a balanced state, but sometimes we get in the way.

Pain is one way to get our attention. Start listening to your body signals.

For more information about Healing Touch,please visit
http://www.SynergisticCenter.com

Author’s Bio
Sue became involved with Healing Touch in 1998 and received her certification as a Healing Touch practitioner in 2002. She is also a Certified Integrated Energy Therapy Practitioner, a Reiki Practitioner, and a Quantum Touch Practitioner. She uses energy-based therapies for trauma release work with success for people suffering with PTSD or for anyone who has had a traumatic experience in their lives. She has been a guest speaker for numerous organizations, as well as presenting at state conferences. Sue has written articles on energy work for alternative and complementary newsletters and online publications.

She has been able to integrate energy based therapies into local hospital’s operating and recovery rooms as well as providing these therapies to newborn babies at a local hospital. As a volunteer at health fairs and cancer survivor retreats offering energy based therapies, Sue has gained experience in dealing with a variety of health challenges.

She is in private practice in Louisiana. She is available for distant healing sessions.

For more information about energy healing, please visit http://www.SynergisticCenter.com

You are what you say, think and feel. Are there ideas or attitudes that you have that have made a difference in your life? Can you pinpoint what they are? What you say and think may affect you more than you realize. We create our reality with our words and thoughts…

Throughout our lifetime, our body has kept a perfect copy of our every word, thought, and emotion. These have been stored as cellular memory. As a result, we have become what we say, think, and feel. Whenever we have negative thoughts or feelings, these become lodged in our subconscious mind/body.

As a result, this becomes a challenge to change or eliminate, as we may not be aware that they are there. Over time these memories develop into blockages of energy. Blocked energy, disharmonious or congested energy is usually connected with emotional trauma, illness, disease or injury.

We create what we focus on. How often during the day are you focused on what you REALLY WANT? Is it even 10% of the time? This is important, as we are always creating more of whatever we are focused on. This can be hard as we discuss problems in our lives; we actually BRING MORE of it into our lives.

Have you ever said to yourself:
As soon as I finish this, I am going to crash and burn?
This is a pain in the neck
This job is killing me
No pain, no gain
I never have any money
I will never get good grades
I am breaking my back to do this

Do you realize no matter what you say, you are giving your subconscious a message? These messages are all negative and the body is going to carry out your instructions. So when you say these things repeatedly, the body gets the idea that the back should be broken, you should have a pain in your neck, etc.

It will ensure that you never have any money and never get good grades. Is this what you really want? If not, stop saying these things, even if you are only joking.

A study was done which had participants concentrate on appreciation and love for 5 minutes. The results showed that this helped a component of the immune system for 1-6 hours. Conversely, being angry for 5 minutes caused heart irregularities for several hours.

You can change the limitations imposed upon you by negative programming and a restrictive belief system. A negative mental state is a breeding ground for disease.

Thoughts are real. Words send out a very powerful message-much more powerful that is usually understood. We continually send out messages to those around us and to ourselves-to our conscious and unconscious mind. When negative thoughts disturb you, you must use words to change their negative effect. Neutralize it with a positive imagery. Think of something positive to take its place.

In order to create what you want in your life, it is important to be consciously aware of what you are feeling and thinking all of the time. It is a challenge to become aware of our emotions and how they affect us, but it can also be very rewarding beyond what we can imagine.

The mental body must be healed as well as the physical body to regain harmony and be freed from disease. The effect of negative thought patterns can be reversed and the negative programming itself can be replaced with positive programming, which will nourish you and provide the structure for good health and happiness.

Once you transcend negativity, you will come back into balance and the healing energy will flow. You are far more than you think. Whatever your limitations, they are self-imposed. There is extraordinary potential and healing power in all of us that lies dormant within us.

One way to regulate our thoughts is through meditation. Meditation is the discipline of Thought Control. Control your thoughts and you will control your life. Its that simple. God gave us free will. Therefore, we can choose to crate a satisfying life or we can choose to create a dissatisfying life. The choice is always our own.

When we use the term I AM, such as I AM willing, we are surrendering the fears and limited thoughts to be transformed. When we are willing to change our attitudes, we enter a state of surrender. In the state of surrender, all things are possible. This then is the state in which miracles can occur.

Practice gratitude whenever you are feeling overwhelmed. As bad as things can get, there is always something to be grateful for: a beautiful day, a rainbow, wonderful people in our lives.

Energy work, such as Healing Touch, Reiki, Integrated Energy Therapy, or breath work deals directly with the unconscious parts of the mind/body that contain negative energy inhibiting thoughts and feelings and helps to eliminate them. In particular, Integrated Energy Therapy works with getting the issues out of the tissues.

After an energy session, a normal flow of energy helps to eliminate these suppressed memories with ease as the person is restored to a balanced state.

Its time to focus on what you really want. This is why whatever you resist, persists and you attract what you fear. When you resist or fear something, you are focused on it. So, its a lot more fun to be focused on what you really want.

Are you prepared for the future you are creating now? What have your thoughts been lately?

By: Sue Heldenbrand, CHTP
Sue is certified in Healing Touch and Integrated Energy Therapy and is a Reiki Practitioner. She uses energy-based therapies for trauma release.

Author’s Bio
Sue is a Certified Integrated Energy Therapy Practitioner, a Reiki Practitioner, and a Quantum Touch Practitioner. She also uses energy-based therapies for trauma release work with great success. She has been a guest speaker for numerous organizations, as well as presenting at state conferences. She has been able to integrate energy based therapies into local hospitals operating and recovery rooms as well as providing these therapies to newborn babies at a local hospital. As a volunteer at health fairs and cancer survivor retreats offering energy based therapies, Sue has gained experience in dealing with a variety of health challenges. Sue has a private practice in Louisiana.

To learn more about mind,body,spirit therapies, please go to:
http://www.SynergisticCenter.com

What better place then in the natural setting of your own backyard, which can provide the beauty and tranquility to soothe your soul.

Throughout history, gardens have been useful in the healing process. Hospitals and medical care facilities are realizing the importance of a patient’s surroundings and the healing effect that it has with how fast a patient recovers.

As natural therapies are beginning to emerge in the health care industry, we are seeing a resurgence of using nature to heal.
The possibilities are endless in how you can create your own healing garden which allows you to feel the serenity that your soul desires.

You can tailor this special space to your own needs with splashes of color and accents that allow for a meditative garden or Zen garden, a butterfly garden or an herb garden.

To enjoy the symphony of sounds from our fine feathered friends, use plantings, bird baths and feeders to attract wild birds to your backyard. Nectar and host plants are needed to attract butterflies to your garden.

Experiment with day lilies, lantana or hibiscus plants. Hang wind chimes to enjoy their gentle tones or add water elements or a winding brick path leading up to an inviting hammock. Whimsical planters or unique urns can be strategically placed as focal points.

Your healing garden can serve a double purpose as it provides beauty and the plants can be used to help heal the body on a physical level.

Some herbs can be used as culinary as well as medicinal, such as peppermint, rosemary, thyme, sage or parsley. Plants such as lavender are conducive to relaxation. Cool colors such as hues of blue, violets and shades of green provide healing.

Aromatic plants such as Angelica could be planted to engage more of the senses.

For more information on soothing your soul, please visit
www.SynergisticCenter.com

Author’s Bio
Sue became involved with Healing Touch in 1998 and received her certification as a Healing Touch practitioner in 2002. She is also a Certified Integrated Energy Therapy Practitioner, a Reiki Practitioner, and a Quantum Touch Practitioner. She uses energy-based therapies for trauma release work with success for people suffering with PTSD or for anyone who has had a traumatic experience in their lives. She has been a guest speaker for numerous organizations, as well as presenting at state conferences. Sue has written articles on energy work for alternative and complementary newsletters and online publications.

She has developed material and has been a trainer for education classes for child care, stress management seminars and subtle body energy workshops. She has been able to integrate energy based therapies into local hospital’s operating and recovery rooms as well as providing these therapies to newborn babies at a local hospital. As a volunteer at health fairs and cancer survivor retreats offering energy based therapies, Sue has gained experience in dealing with a variety of health challenges.

Sue teaches Care for Self and Subtle Body Energy classes at a local career College and has helped conduct workshops with local hospitals and hospice for caregivers. She is in private practice in Louisiana. She is available for distant healing sessions.
For more information about energy healing, please visit www.SynergisticCenter.com

The results of the study showed participants who received Healing Touch treatments were significantly less depressed after the three-week treatment period than participants in the control group who received no treatment.

The treatment group had their level of depression retested one month after completion of their sessions and continued to be less depressed than before they began the study. The author speculated that specific techniques may not be what relieves the symptomatology but rather the purity of love and intent of the healer acts to heal the original wound.

For more information on Healing Touch or holistic health, please contact
Sue Heldenbrand,chtp
Certified Healing Touch Practitioner
337 232-4799

When our bodies are in a deeply relaxed state (as with energy-based therapies, deep sleep, meditation, massage, yoga, relaxing soaks, etc.) that’s when our bodies are able to heal.