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		<title>You are beautiful just the way you are!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 22:21:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sue Heldenbrand CHTP</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As a society we are inundated from the media, commercials, infomercials, movies, fashion shows, magazines, television, etc. with messages that if we would wear certain clothes, use a particular makeup, look a certain way, then we would be beautiful. We are constantly bombarded about losing weight, toning our body, using fake nails or eyelashes, injecting [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As a society we are inundated from the media, commercials, infomercials, movies, fashion shows, magazines, television, etc. with messages that if we would wear certain clothes, use a particular makeup, look a certain way, then we would be beautiful.  </p>
<p>We are constantly bombarded about losing weight, toning our body, using fake nails or eyelashes, injecting toxins into our body for the sake of less wrinkles, wearing types of clothing, using certain products and the list goes on and on.  Yet many of the beautiful people that are featured in magazines or on television feel threatened by an extra pound or unwanted body bulge, so the end result is binge eating and then purging for the sake of being slim.  </p>
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<p>Young girls are getting the message that they are not beautiful enough without indulging in the latest fashion trend or make up.  There is even make up for 6 year olds!  Pre-teens and teenagers are feeling pressured to get cosmetic surgery for what is perceived as an imperfection.  As the years go by and more imperfections appear, how will these be handled?</p>
<p>When you think of true beauty, what do you think of?  By American standards, the supermodels and actresses are the beautiful people.  But at what cost? </p>
<p>True beauty is someone who has a loving heart and spirit; someone that has unconditional love for mankind.  This type of person radiates beauty from the inside out.</p>
<p>What are some ways that you can nurture the beauty within?<br />
1.	See the inner beauty in those you come into contact with.<br />
2.	Open your heart to the divinity within each one of us.<br />
3.	Let gratitude be your attitude.  Appreciate not only the big moments in your life, but every experience, challenge and everything that we take for granted, such as a beautiful sunset, the fragrance of a flower, laughter of a child, every breath we take, and every day we wake up.<br />
4.	Take time for you.  It could be as little as 5 minutes a day to meditate, pray and breathe…just be in the stillness and silence.<br />
5.	Make positive statements or affirmations often.  For example, I am loving and lovable, I am worthy, I am grateful for fortunate blessings that come my way each and every day. Say these with conviction and really believe it to be so.<br />
6.	Release the urge to criticize yourself or others and change the negative into something positive.<br />
7.	Laugh and smile as often as you can.  A good belly laugh is good for your immune system and makes you feel good.<br />
8.	Be true to yourself and others.  Be authentic in what you do and say.<br />
9.	Nurture your spirituality.  Find like-minded people to network with and support each other.<br />
10.	Give away free hugs and smiles.  You never know if a smile to a stranger will make their day.<br />
11.	 Dance, sing, write poetry, be creative, paint outside the lines.<br />
12.	 Everyday look at your self in the mirror and tell yourself, I am beautiful, just the way I am. And so you are!</p>
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		<title>Intentional Relaxation</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Mar 2010 15:32:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sue Heldenbrand CHTP</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[by Sue Heldenbrand &#8220;The quieter you become, the more you are able to hear.” ~Zen Saying When life seems to be going in many directions at once, think about conscious intentional relaxation. It is simply bringing your awareness and your intention to allow your mind, body and spirit to relax. It only takes a few [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>by Sue Heldenbrand<br />
&#8220;The quieter you become, the more you are able to hear.” ~Zen Saying</p>
<p>When life seems to be going in many directions at once, think about conscious intentional relaxation. It is simply bringing your awareness and your intention to allow your mind, body and spirit to relax. It only takes a few seconds or minutes, but how often do we take the time to do this?</p>
<p>As you concentrate on your breathe and not your mind, this feeling of relaxation takes you deeper inside yourself. The relaxation response helps you feel supported inside so that you can remain centered in the highest vibrations of love, peace and oneness. This is the only way you can experience what you truly want in your life.</p>
<p>The combination of our awareness of our breathing and being conscious about our intention to relax can have significant effects on the mind,the body and one’s moods. This helps you become more physically relaxed and mentally centered. This is something simple and quick that can help you feel relaxed, alert, and more ready for anything.</p>
<p>By setting our intention to relax, we also warm our heart; uplift our spirit, which gives us the space to remain confident.</p>
<p>Our intentions play a very important role in our lives. Become aware of your intentions throughout your day and consciously set your intention to relax. This is especially important when life seems to be overwhelming or we are surrounded by chaos. These are the times when it most important to make a habit of setting your intentions to relax. This will have a cumulative effect, the more you intentionally relax your mind,body and spirit. Your body, mind, and spirit will react to this conditioned response and become more relaxed and able to cope with the ups and downs of life.</p>
<p>Go to the safe space within your heart that is filled with love, joy and abundance NOW and intentionally RELAX.</p>
<p>Author&#8217;s Bio<br />
Sue has always been a proponent of using natural methods whenever possible. So, when the opportunity became available to use natural therapeutic therapies to help individuals achieve a return to wholeness, she pursued this path and became certified as a Healing Touch Practitioner. 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 also uses energy-based therapies for trauma release work with success. When working with Volunteers of America, Sue was able to provide sessions for disaster relief workers as well as members of the National Guard while they were dealing with the aftermath of hurricanes Katrina and Rita in La. Sue has worked with traditional medical facilities, oncology clinics and hospice organizations and has assisted clients in operating and recovery rooms providing energy based modalities.<br />
For more information about energy healing, please visit my website<br />
<a href="http://www.SynergisticCenter.com">http://www.SynergisticCenter.com</a><br />
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		<title>CYCLES OF HEALING</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 17:23:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sue Heldenbrand CHTP</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Our bodies go through different cycles of healing. Our healings come in different forms, but affects us on all levels…physical, emotional, mental and spiritual. Something so simple, but sometimes easy to forget or even think about it that all that is needed for our body to heal is giving yourself the permission to heal&#8230; Have [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.SynergisticCenter.com">Our bodies go through different cycles of healing.  Our healings come in different forms, but affects us on all levels…physical, emotional, mental and spiritual.  Something so simple, but sometimes easy to forget or even think about it that all that is needed for our body to heal is giving yourself the permission to heal&#8230;</p>
<p>Have you ever thought that the process of illness and pain in your body is your body’s way of getting your attention?  It is your body’s reset button and Natures ideal of Tough Love. </p>
<p>To heal the body we first need to heal the deep-seated feelings that cause the disturbances. When an imbalance is present, a person&#8217;s sense of self, vitality and health is compromised. All emotional, mental and spiritual issues, as well as, physical problems and ill health affect the whole body&#8217;s energy field that surrounds our body.</p>
<p>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.<br />
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		<title>ABC’S OF SELF CARE</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Dec 2009 15:27:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sue Heldenbrand CHTP</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[During the holiday season, it&#8217;s easy to overlook taking care of ourselves. This list is to help you realize how many positive things you can bring into your life everyday. You may chose to pick one thing to do each day of the week OR you can use a different one each day. This changes [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>During the holiday season, it&#8217;s easy to overlook taking care of ourselves.  This list is to help you realize how many positive things you can bring into your life everyday.</p>
<p>You may chose to pick one thing to do each day of the week OR you can use a different one each day. This changes your focus to bringing positive changes into your life.  </p>
<p>As you go through this list, think about the benefits, challenges and how these changes affect others.  For example: Monday-attitude-on Mondays be aware of your attitude-is it positive or negative; how does it affect yourself and family? </p>
<p>Is your attitude something you want to change? Tuesday-read-take a few minutes to read a new book, inspirational readings, etc. Wednesday-family time-make a special point of having everyone sit together and eat dinner or do something special on that night-play a game, take a walk together, etc.</p>
<p>A. Attitude, affirmations, awareness, accept yourself, appreciate, allow, action<br />
B. breathe, believe, best you can be, begin<br />
C. calm, creativity, compassion, commit, confidence, communication, change<br />
D. discipline, diet, dance, dream journal<br />
E. exercise, enjoy, energy work, encourage, embrace, experience something new<br />
F. faith, fun, forgiveness, family time, focus, friendship, flexibility<br />
G. gratitude, gardening, goal setting, goodness<br />
H. health, hobby, humor, happy thoughts, hugs<br />
I. interests, imagery, intention, integrity<br />
J. joy, journaling<br />
K. knowledge, kindness to self, others<br />
L. laughter, love, learn something new, listen, Let Go, live in the moment<br />
M. meditation, minerals, massage, mindfullness, music, “ME-TIME”<br />
N. naps, nutrition, nutrients, nature, nurture<br />
O. oxygen, organic, open minded, organize<br />
P. prayer, peaceful thoughts, positive, play, patience<br />
Q. quiet time, quality decisions<br />
R. rest, relaxation, read, respect, right thoughts, responsibility for actions<br />
S. sleep, spa night, solitude, supplements, support, self-image<br />
T. time management, trust, truth, transformation<br />
U. utilize resources, understand<br />
V. visualization, vitamins, variety<br />
W. wellness, willingness to try new things, words, walk<br />
X. extra of what makes you feel good<br />
Y. you, your word, young at heart (be a child again)<br />
Z. zzz’s, zest for life</p>
<p>For more information about self care and stress, please visit <a href="http://www.SynergisticCenter.com">www.SynergisticCenter.com</a><br />
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		<title>Are you thriving or just surviving?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 12 Dec 2009 17:46:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sue Heldenbrand CHTP</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If we want to make changes in our lives, it is evident that we need to move in a new direction. There is an old saying, “If you always do what you’ve always done, you’ll always get what you’ve always got” In our world today, people are becoming more and more overwhelmed with life. Many [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If we want to make changes in our lives, it is evident that we need to move in a new direction.  There is an old saying, “If you always do what you’ve always done, you’ll always get what you’ve always got”</p>
<p>In our world today, people are becoming more and more overwhelmed with life.  </p>
<p>Many are accepting that poor health, emotional baggage, negativity, fears, worries and lack of fulfillment are a normal part of life.  </p>
<p>Many people are feeling stuck, accepting that life has to have emotional trauma and drama.  </p>
<p>Instead of searching for ways to achieve joy and satisfying lives, many turn to pills.  This is attempting to get immediate relief for sleep problems or to numb the pain and themselves, suppress anxiety, compulsions and addictions.  </p>
<p>Are you feeling trapped as you are caught up in this vicious cycle not seeing a way out?</p>
<p>Most people do not want to be sick, depressed, discontent or anxious.  But what are the alternatives?</p>
<p>It is your right to flourish, and thrive, putting the past in the past.  It is important to be your best, living a life that is filled with peacefulness, joy, and fulfillment, from day to day and moment to moment.</p>
<p>There are many ways to achieve this.  In our hustle and bustle of being on the treadmill of life, sometimes it’s difficult to get off and simply take 5 minutes for yourself.  </p>
<p>Sounds easy enough, but is it?  You can take your physical and emotional well-being into your own hands. It&#8217;s simple for anyone to master, and it&#8217;s free.  </p>
<p>One way to do this is quiet reflection, meditation or prayer.  Start your morning this way and set your intention for the rest of the day. </p>
<p>Wake up and go to bed each day giving gratitude.  As you start saying, I AM GRATEFUL for… you will find more things to be grateful for in your life. Keep a Gratitude Journal&#8230;start by writing what you are grateful for each day.  The more time you spend thinking about what you are grateful for, the more you will find things that bring gratitude into your life.</p>
<p>Whenever you find yourself being negative, rephrase your thought or statement into something positive.</p>
<p>Take a 5-minute walk; especially as our weather starts to cool down, it can be very refreshing for your mind, body and spirit.  If you are fortunate to live near a park or nature trail, this is even more invigorating.</p>
<p>Turn off your television for one day and feel the difference.  Reduce you cell phone use for one day.</p>
<p>Clear out a clutter corner, drawer or desk…. your mind will feel less cluttered as well.  </p>
<p>Schedule a massage, energy work session; start a yoga or Tai Chi class…change your focus to a positive one.</p>
<p>Take 5…</p>
<p>Another way is to pamper ourselves.  We deserve it.  Make it a spa day…you can do this in the privacy of your own bath.  Take that extra 5 minutes to soak in a tub that you sprinkled a few drops of coconut oil…it’s wonderful for your skin and feels great!  There are many essential oils that can be added…don’t overdo it…just a few drops goes a long way.</p>
<p>Exfoliating your body can make a major change in your skin&#8217;s makeup from head to toe.  By adding raw sugar to your body wash, you can exfoliate your whole body economically and not using harsh chemicals that are in some cosmetics or body washes.</p>
<p>Whenever there is a physical or emotional pain or illness, there is a disruption of the body’s energy.  Negative emotions are intricately connected to health problems.  </p>
<p>These health problems are creating feedback that something is not right.  By approaching all aspects of a person, the root cause is addressed, not just the symptoms.  </p>
<p>Mind, body, spirit coaching addresses the whole person and helps you to see which areas need more attention, giving you tools to use to accomplish improvements.</p>
<p>Are you ready for a change in your life?  </p>
<p>CALL SUE TODAY @ (337) 232-4799 to schedule your appointment.  You’ll be glad you did and so will your mind, body and spirit.<br />
energyworker2003@yahoo.com<br />
<a href="http://www.SynergisticCenter.com">www.SynergisticCenter.com</a></p>
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		<title>Giving the gift of gratitude</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 17:30:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sue Heldenbrand CHTP</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the simplest yet most profound gift that we can give is our gratitude. When we give the gift of gratitude we are truly giving from our heart. We don&#8217;t have to worry about whether the recipient will like it, or if it&#8217;s the wrong size or color. There is no concern that this [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One of the simplest yet most profound gift that we can give is our gratitude.  When we give the gift of gratitude we are truly giving from our heart.  </p>
<p>We don&#8217;t have to worry about whether the recipient will like it, or if it&#8217;s the wrong size or color.  There is no concern that this gift was already given.  Returns are always welcomed.</p>
<p>So, in the upcoming days when you are wondering about giving someone special in your life a unique gift, think about how you can make gratitude a part of that giving process.</p>
<p>Start a new tradition this year!</p>
<p>“What lies before us, and what lies behind us, are tiny matters compared to what lies within us”. –Ralph Waldo Emerson</p>
<p>To all holistic practitioners: If you would like to be listed in my holistic wellness directory, please go to my website and register.</p>
<p>Love and peace to you and the world </p>
<p>Life&#8217;s a Gift…unwrap it!<br />
SUE<br />
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		<title>What is a chakra?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:08:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sue Heldenbrand CHTP</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Our chakras are energy centers in our bodies. These energy centers are constantly receiving energy from our surroundings and environment. Chakra is a spinning vortex of energy. It comes from a Sanskrit (ancient language) word that means wheel or disk like. The chakras send and receive energy of everything that has ever happened to us. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Our chakras are energy centers in our bodies.  These energy centers are constantly receiving energy from our surroundings and environment. Chakra is a spinning vortex of energy. It comes from a Sanskrit (ancient language) word that means wheel or disk like.</p>
<p>The chakras send and receive energy of everything that has ever happened to us.</p>
<p>The size of your chakras are about the size of your fist.  When balanced, these energy centers should be spinning clockwise. Whenever our chakras are balanced, we maintain optimal health and well-being. Our health is affected on all levels, mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually.</p>
<p>Problems such as illness and disease may result from chakras not being balanced. There are exercises and meditations that can help and having energy work can be very beneficial in creating and maintaining this balance. </p>
<p>Although there are many chakras throughout our bodies and layers of our energy fields, there are 7 major chakras, which correlate to the colors of the rainbow.</p>
<p>First chakra(red) &#8211; root chakra and has to do with survival, our foundation, being grounded. It relates to insecurities, bladder and nervous disorders, sexual dysfunctions and skin problems.</p>
<p>Second chakra(orange) &#8211; sacral chakra located below the navel. This chakra relates to pleasure, relationships, appetite and our creativity.  Examples of dysfunctions would be colitis, PMS, kidney problems ovarian/uterine disorders, emotional issues.</p>
<p>Third chakra(yellow) &#8211; solar plexus. This chakra is the seat of the ego. Digestive and weight disorders would be a dysfunction, as well as power issues, gallbladder, fear and self-esteem problems.</p>
<p>Fourth chakra(green) &#8211; heart center, is about giving and receiving love, compassion. Dysfunctions would include blood pressure, heart and lung problems, asthma and sleep disorders.</p>
<p>Fifth chakra(blue) &#8211; throat center, governs all aspects of communication.  It is the will to express, whether written or oral communication. Problems in this chakra may include the thyroid, jaw, tonsils, or an inability to express oneself.</p>
<p>Sixth chakra(indigo) &#8211; brow center, is also known as the “third eye”, our inner vision. An unbalanced brow chakra may show up as eyesight problems, headaches in the brow, glandular or endocrine issues or hormonal imbalances.</p>
<p>Seventh chakra,(violet to white) located at the crown or top of the head is about our purpose in life. Major depression, problems relating to the pineal gland, learning disorders, headaches and light-headedness are associated with imbalances within the crown chakra.</p>
<p>This information is for educational purposes only.  For all health problems, consult your health care practitioner.</p>
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Sue has always been a proponent of using natural methods whenever possible. So, when the opportunity became available to use natural therapeutic therapies to help individuals achieve a return to wholeness, she pursued this path and became certified as a Healing Touch Practitioner. </p>
<p>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. </p>
<p>She also uses energy-based therapies for trauma release work with success. When working with Volunteers of America, Sue was able to provide sessions for disaster relief workers as well as members of the National Guard while they were dealing with the aftermath of hurricanes Katrina and Rita in La.</p>
<p>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. </p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>She is in private practice in Louisiana.</p>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:03:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sue Heldenbrand CHTP</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Can you remember the last time that you had a good belly laugh that you almost cried? Children have such a joyous outlook on life. It&#8217;s seems that children can reach into that place where joy tickles their soul. But as we get older, we tend to lose that sense of wonderment and spontaneous joy. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Can you remember the last time that you had a good belly laugh that you almost cried?</p>
<p>Children have such a joyous outlook on life.  It&#8217;s seems that children can reach into that place where joy tickles their soul. But as we get older, we tend to lose that sense of wonderment and spontaneous joy.</p>
<p>Pre-school aged children don’t have to be told to laugh. They laugh naturally and a lot more often than adults do. In fact, a study has shown that children laugh about 400 times a day as compared to adults who laugh 17 times a day.</p>
<p>More health-care professionals are finding that laughter helps to lower blood pressure, boost the immune system, and reduce stress hormones while triggering the release of endorphins, the body’s natural painkillers.</p>
<p>More and more research is indicating that laughter is indeed the best medicine.  The bottom line is that laughter helps to produce a wonderful sense of well-being and there are no &#8220;feel good&#8221; pills required.</p>
<p>Laughter is contagious and has no known side effects, unless you count laughing until you cry. It’s that good belly laugh that exercises the diaphragm, relaxes muscles, and reduces stress while giving the heart a good workout as well while contracting the abs.</p>
<p>Humor Therapy is showing up in hospitals around the country as being therapeutic. Studies even show that laughing actually raises levels of infection-fighting T-cells, disease-fighting proteins called Gamma-interferon and B-cells, which produce disease-destroying antibodies and also helps people to heal. The physical and emotional releases from laughing produce a cleansed feeling.</p>
<p>Laughter and humor give a light hearted perspective to life’s challenges and brings the focus away from negative emotions such as guilt, anger, fear and stress.</p>
<p>Laughing Clubs are becoming popular in countries such as India as well as the United States. Participants gather for the sole purpose of laughing. </p>
<p>Humor is a universal language which connects us to each other. As a natural diversion, it helps to break down barriers and bring people together. Perhaps by lightening the mood, it helps to improve the quality of social interaction. As more and more people bring laughter into their lives, others around will most likely laugh more and everyone will realize the benefits. Yoga laughing is receiving attention as a means of healing mind, body and spirit.</p>
<p>How can you find more humor in your life?<br />
TV and Movies offer an assortment of comedies, while getting together with friends at a comedy club is a great way to bring more laughter into your life.<br />
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Change your attitude and instead of complaining about life’s frustrations, bring humor into the situation. Approach life with more joy and you’ll feel less stressed about negative events.</p>
<p>Did you know that just thinking about laughing can be just as beneficial?</p>
<p>So, take advantage of what life has to offer by bringing humor into your life. What could be better? It’s free and has no known side reactions.</p>
<p>Did you get a good laugh today?</p>
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<p>Author&#8217;s Bio<br />
Sue 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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>She has developed material and has been a trainer for education classes for child care, stress management seminars and subtle body energy workshops. </p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>She is in private practice in Louisiana. She is available for distant healing sessions.</p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:16:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Everything that has ever happened in our lives affects our bodies. Stress and emotions such as fear, distrust and anger cause us to be out of balance.  Some studies indicate that disease and illness re occurs because only the physical level is treated.    “Nearly 90% of disease is preventable, and the most important component [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Everything that has ever happened in our lives affects our bodies. Stress and emotions such as fear, distrust and anger cause us to be out of balance.  Some studies indicate that disease and illness re occurs because only the physical level is treated.</p>
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<p><strong> </strong><strong>“Nearly 90% of disease is preventable, and the most important component of prevention is empowering people to take positive steps to maximize well-being. Prevention is not medical intervention; prevention is living simply and wisely.”</strong><strong> </strong></p>
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<p><strong>Most of us are caregivers…whether it’s our families, our friends, or our jobs. As caregivers we tend to forget about OUR self-care.  But remember, “You cannot expect to recharge any one else’s batteries unless you recharge your own!” </strong></p>
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<p><strong>It is important to listen to what our bodies are telling us.  You may get a small “hint” that you need to take it easy, but chose to ignore it.  Then you may get a larger “hint” but you keep going full speed ahead.  And then, guess what?  Your body will find a way to get your attention and hits you over the head with a 2X4!  Sometimes it’s in the form of pain…we get that message loud and clear.</strong></p>
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<p><strong><em>&#8220;The time to relax is when you don&#8217;t have time for it.&#8221;  ~Sidney J. Harris </em></strong><strong> </strong></p>
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<p><strong>When we are out of balance, illness and disease may occur. The mental body must be healed as well as the physical body to regain harmony and be freed from disease. </strong></p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>Mind, body and spirit need to be addressed for optimal health.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>You are what you say, think and feel. &#8220;Your thinking has more impact on your life than any other activity you engage in,&#8221; writes Caterina Rando, author of Learn to Power Think. 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.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>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. </strong></p>
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<p><strong>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. </strong></p>
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<p><strong>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. Author Caroline Myss states, “your biography is your biology. Your body contains your history. A memory of each event and every relationship is recorded in our cells</strong>.”</p>
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<p>Practice releasing attachment to all the countless thoughts running in circles in your mind right now.  We usually are thinking of what we need to do next, making a grocery list in our minds or replaying a conversation or situation that happened previously.  It is important to be IN the NOW.  Enjoy each moment for what it is.  There will not be another one just like it.</p>
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<p><strong>Dramatic shifts in medicine are happening all around us now.  There is growing interest in learning more about alternative and complementary therapies.  We are ultimately responsible for our own health. </strong></p>
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<p><strong>Previously, western medicine has looked at our physical bodies from a symptom relieving solution such as drugs or surgery.  If this approach was effective, we wouldn’t be spending billions of dollars on prescriptions each year and still have the chronic diseases and illnesses that we have today. </strong></p>
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<p><strong>So, if we want to make changes in our lives, it is evident that we need to move in a new direction.  There is an old saying, “If you always do what you’ve always done, you’ll always get what you’ve always got”</strong></p>
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<p><strong>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’re focused on. This can be hard as we discuss problems in our lives; we actually BRING MORE of it into our lives. Our thoughts are setting our intentions in very subtle ways and our subconscious follows our directions. Louise Hay, author of Heal </strong></p>
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<p><strong>Your Body, Heal Your Life, states that “a thought is just a thought and that can be changed.”</strong></p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>Have you ever said to yourself?</strong></p>
<p><strong>As soon as I finish this, I’m going to crash and burn?</strong></p>
<p><strong>This is a pain in the neck.</strong></p>
<p><strong>This job is killing me.</strong></p>
<p><strong>No pain, no gain.</strong></p>
<p><strong>I never have any money.</strong></p>
<p><strong>I’m breaking my back to do this.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Do you realize no matter what you say, you’re giving your subconscious a message?  If these messages are all negative then 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.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Is this what you really want? If not, stop saying these things, even if you’re only joking. The negative thoughts and feelings that are lodged in the unconscious mind/body are the greatest problem as we are not aware of them and therefore, we are greatly hampered in changing or eliminating them. </strong></p>
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<p><strong>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.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>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. Illness develops, as energy is lost in specific areas of the body. These can be caused by negative emotions such as anger or fear. In addition, old psychological wounds that have caused pain in the past can be used as an excuse not to heal.</strong></p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>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.</strong></p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>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. </strong></p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>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.</strong></p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>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. It’s that simple. God gave us free will. Therefore, we can choose to create a satisfying life or we can choose to create a dissatisfying life. The choice is always our own.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Meditation and prayer are other natural approaches that have shown to have many healing benefits.  A government survey in 2007 found that about 1 out of 11 Americans, more than 20 million, meditated in the past year. And a growing number of medical centers are teaching meditation to patients for relief of pain and stress.</strong></p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>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, and wonderful people in our lives.</strong></p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>Energy work, such as Healing Touch, Reiki, Integrated Energy Therapy, Quantum Touch, Body Talk, 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. </strong></p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>In particular, Integrated Energy Therapy works with getting the “issues out of the tissues.” This type of energy modality works with nine primary cellular memory areas of the body to provide a powerful clearing of suppressed cellular memories and emotions. Energy work can be used as a complimentary therapy with other alternative or traditional therapies. 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.</strong></p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>It’s 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’re focused on it. So, it’s a lot more fun to be focused on what you really want. What exactly is that? Is it joy, peace, love, more money? </strong></p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>Are you prepared for the future you are creating now? What have your thoughts been lately?</strong></p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>Consciously sending loving energy to your own being will create amazing shifts in your physical body on a molecular level.  As you start each day, send loving thoughts and feeling into every cell of your body. You will start to heal your mind-body, and experience a dramatic shift in your energy field.  You will naturally feel more energized, alive, and healthier as you continue to bathe your cells in the healing energy of self-love.</strong></p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>On the other hand, worry and stress changes the pH of your body from alkaline to acidic very quickly.  When your body is in a very acidic state, it is easier to illness, infections and disease to occur. </strong></p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>We create positive energy in our mind-body by giving love and accepting energies for others and ourselves.  In fact, the vibration of love will literally create physical healing in the body. The more loving energy you send towards yourself, the healthier you will be and the more energy you will have,</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Open your mind~ Open your heart ~Step out of the box ~Intend and Integrate</strong><strong> </strong></p>
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<p><strong>&#8220;Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don&#8217;t matter, and those who matter don&#8217;t mind.&#8221;-Dr. Seuss</strong></p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Sue Heldenbrand BS, CHTP, CIET</span></strong></p>
<p><strong>Lafayette, La. 70506</strong></p>
<p><strong>337-232-4799</strong></p>
<p><strong>energyworker2003@yahoo.com</strong></p>
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<p>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, Trauma Release and a Quantum Touch Practitioner.  She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Personnel Management from the University of Southwestern Louisiana.  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. She has developed material and has been a trainer for education classes for child care providers in several cities in Louisiana since 2003.   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 is also an Instructor at Blue Cliff College and has helped conduct workshops with local hospitals and hospice for caregivers.</p>
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<p><strong>Training in an advanced Healing Touch technique for PTSD (&#8220;amygdala connection&#8221;) proved helpful for recovery personnel dealing with the aftermath of hurricanes as they dealt with anxiety, confusion, sleeping disturbances, undiagnosed pain and other symptoms of acute stress disorder. Trauma Release is helpful for health providers to reduce secondary stress effects of working with traumatized clients or in trauma settings like hospitals, first response settings, disasters, battle zones, etc.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Sue’s private clientele includes World War II and Iraqi war veterans, abuse victims and other individuals reporting symptoms of stress from life-threatening illnesses, chronic pain, accidents, and the death of loved ones. As a volunteer working with cancer survivors and hospital personnel, Sue has assisted individuals dealing with the trauma of their illness.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Sue has a private practice in Lafayette, Louisiana.</strong></p>
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		<title>ABC&#8217;s for positive change</title>
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		<dc:creator>Sue Heldenbrand CHTP</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This exercise engages your focus to bringing positive changes into your life.  Each member of the family may chose to pick one thing to do each day of the week OR you can use your own ABC’s.  For example: Monday, you may select “a-attitude”.  On Mondays be aware of your attitude.  Is it positive or [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This exercise engages your focus to bringing positive changes into your life.  Each member of the family may chose to pick one thing to do each day of the week OR you can use your own ABC’s. </p>
<p>For example: Monday, you may select “a-attitude”.  On Mondays be aware of your attitude.  Is it positive or negative? How does it affect yourself and family?  Is your attitude something you want to change?  Tuesday you may select “r-read”.  Take a few minutes to read a new book, inspirational readings, etc. Wednesday you may select “f-family time”. </p>
<p>Make a special point of having everyone sit together and eat dinner or do something special on that night: play a game, take a walk together, etc.  As a family, talk about the personal benefits, challenges and how these exercises affect others.</p>
<p>A.  Attitude, affirmations, awareness, accept yourself, appreciate, allow, action</p>
<p>B.  breathe, believe, best you can be, begin</p>
<p>C.  calm, creativity, compassion, commit, confidence, communication, change</p>
<p>D.  discipline, diet, dance, dream journal</p>
<p>E.  exercise, enjoy, energy work, encourage, embrace experience something new</p>
<p>F. faith, fun, forgiveness, family time, focus, friendship, flexibility</p>
<p>G.  gratitude, gardening, goal setting, goodness</p>
<p>H.  health, hobby, humor, happy thoughts, hugs</p>
<p>I.  interests, imagery, intention, integrity</p>
<p>J.  joy, journaling</p>
<p>K. knowledge, kindness to self, others</p>
<p>L. laughter, love, learn something new, listen, Let Go, live in the moment</p>
<p>M.  Meditation, minerals, massage, mindfulness, music, “ME-TIME”</p>
<p>N.  naps, nutrition, nutrients, nature, nurture</p>
<p>O.  oxygen, organic, open minded, organize</p>
<p>P.  prayer, peaceful thoughts, positive, play, patience</p>
<p>Q. quiet time, quality decisions</p>
<p>R. rest, relaxation, read, respect, right thoughts, responsibility for actions</p>
<p>S.  sleep, spa night, solitude, supplements, support, self-image</p>
<p>T. time management, trust, truth, transformation</p>
<p>U.  utilize resources, understand</p>
<p>V.  visualization, vitamins, variety</p>
<p>W.  wellness, willingness to try new things, words, walk</p>
<p>X.   extra of what makes you feel good</p>
<p>Y.   you, your word, young at heart (be a child again)</p>
<p>Z.    zzz’s, zest for life</p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Sue Heldenbrand BS, CHTP, CIET</span></strong></p>
<p><strong>Lafayette, La.</strong></p>
<p><strong>energyworker2003@yahoo.com</strong></p>
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<p>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, Trauma Release and a Quantum Touch Practitioner.  She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Personnel Management from the University of Southwestern Louisiana.  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. She has developed material and has been a trainer for education classes for child care providers in several cities in Louisiana since 2003.   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 is also an Instructor at Blue Cliff College and has helped conduct workshops with local hospitals and hospice for caregivers.</p>
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<p><strong>Training in an advanced Healing Touch technique for PTSD (&#8220;amygdala connection&#8221;) proved helpful for recovery personnel dealing with the aftermath of hurricanes as they dealt with anxiety, confusion, sleeping disturbances, undiagnosed pain and other symptoms of acute stress disorder. Trauma Release is helpful for health providers to reduce secondary stress effects of working with traumatized clients or in trauma settings like hospitals, first response settings, disasters, battle zones, etc.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Sue’s private clientele includes World War II and Iraqi war veterans, abuse victims and other individuals reporting symptoms of stress from life-threatening illnesses, chronic pain, accidents, and the death of loved ones. As a volunteer working with cancer survivors and hospital personnel, Sue has assisted individuals dealing with the trauma of their illness.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Sue has a private practice in Lafayette, Louisiana.</strong></p>
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