Where Do You Stand?

  

Dr. Connie on the Isle of Gigha in Scotland

Elemental and remote, the Isle of Gigha in the Inner Hebrides is a tiny island off the coast of Scotland. Achamore House, site of the seminar I attended in early September, stands in the midst of 50 acres of walled and secret gardens and hidden lanes. Rabbits and peacocks roam, and silence is supreme. It is here that Don Dennis of the Living Tree Orchid Essences produces essences from his exotic greenhouse grown orchids.

It is a most profound experience, the taking of an orchid essence. Dr. Marcel offers a perspective on energy medicine in this newsletter, and comments on how far fetched it may seem to minds mired in the physicality of this universe. Orchid essences are an outlying form of energy medicine, somewhat familiar in concept to the now popular Bach essences, as in the Bach Rescue Remedy.

Within the lore of the world of healing, it is said that all that is necessary for the healing of mankind will be provided for by the plant kingdom... pharmacologic remedies for physiologic ills, subtle energetic assists for exploration in consciousness. Orchids are an ancient and exotic plant species whose time, it seems to me, has come.

Any fantasy aspect to this idea was dispelled for me with the unmistakable sound of vertebrae popping into alignment as a drop of orchid essence (Gongora dresslerri, the orchid we call Unicorn) was dribbled on my cervical spine. Sitting with 7 others, I observed and experienced tears welling up as drops were taken under the tongue; images appearing to drops over the point where meridians meet at the top of the head... ancient memories, critical insights.

My most profound experience was with Paphiopedilum Lady Isabel, the orchid we call Rising to the Call of Beauty. A physical medicine application of this remedy is to ease shoulder pain at the end of a

Paphipedilum Lady Isabel

To book an Orchid Essence consultation with Doctor Connie, please phone 650-917-1121.

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www.naturopathichealthconsultations.com   

 EMF Radiation and Health

Connie Hernandez, N.D.

Among the most interesting and disconcerting conversations we had in Gigha this month were those regarding the effects of electromagnetic radiation on the human body. It has long been my contention that electromagnetic radiation is a major contributor to the refractory constellation of symptoms often seen these days, most notably sleep and energy disturbances. Surf the internet and you'll find increasing concern and controversy as to the dangers posed by cellular and other wireless technology.

In England, Wales and Scotland, communications technology combines microwaves with a very low frequency carrier wave at 17.65 Hz. Unfortunately, this frequency corresponds with a waking-state brainwave pattern which Don Dennis, our host, described as electromagnetic caffeine. For sleep, brainwave patterns must be below 3 Hz, or 3 cycles per second. There are numerous stories of the insomniac sufferings of persons living close to the Tetra masts which broadcast these frequencies, and of their restoration to health when distanced from the Tetra masts. Those people living within � mile of these masts risk not only sleep deprivation, but other serious health consequences ranging from heart attacks to brain hemorrhages.

Whereas the communication technology here in the USA is not precisely equivalent to the Tetramasts, there is little doubt that we are being adversely affected. What might a person do to reduce the impact on health of these technologies?

Reduce exposure. You could buck the cell phone trend and use a corded land line. Reduce cellular phone calls to a minimum, and keep the phone at a distance from your head. Remove your wireless phone bases from proximity to you in your home... these bases are mini microwave towers. Disconnect the wireless internet at night. Remember that EMF field strength drops off inversely proportional to the square of the distance. The further away you are from a power source or transformer of power, the less the exposure.

Protect yourself. Some of the same nutritional, botanical, and energy medicines used to protect from radioactive fallout also protect from EMFs. As this issue of the newsletter is focusing on energy medicine, I'll mention some of the energy medicines. (See past issues for physical medicines) We've discussed Yarrow Environmental Formula and Radinex in previous issues, and many of our readers now use them for protection. Within the Orchid Essence Line, "Soul Shield" and "Narnia Sphagnum Moss" strengthen your energy field; "Energy Matrix Protection" helps protect. An innovative option is a material developed as a protection from "electro-smog."  See www.emfields.org.

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 Energy Medicine: 

A Scientific Perspective

If you are like many people, you may have had an inner response to the title of this column. "Energy medicine" is an emotionally loaded term that encompasses everything from the most extreme woo-woo to commonly accepted practices, like Therapeutic Touch. But there is a scientific basis for energy medicine.

Consider this. The human body is made up of molecules. These molecules are made up of atoms. Physicists tell us that these atoms are not still; they are constantly pulsating and vibrating in measurable frequencies and held in their patterns by an electromagnetic field. Measuring brain waves and heart waves are well-known "conventional" ways of detecting the frequencies and flow of energy in the body.  

Equipment that can measure the frequencies of other organs like the liver, the pancreas and colon has been under development for many years now. With these tools, we are beginning to be able to determine the difference between a liver that is pulsating at a healthy frequency and one that has a compromise in function. Furthermore, we are also able to alter the unhealthy frequency so the liver cells pulsate in a healthy way.   All this will be done non-invasively -- no surgically inserted apparatus or drugs. Star Trek medicine.

The dual concepts that the body consists of atoms held together in an electromagnetic field and that by influencing that field we can create changes in the body is not new. Japanese have known for many years that magnets applied externally have beneficial effects in certain conditions. Chinese medicine is based on the premise that there is a flow of energy in the body that runs along certain circuits, or meridians. When there is a blockage in one or more of the meridians, energy stagnates and ill health results. Acupuncture and other techniques release the blockages so energy flows once again.

Music and art are other forms of energetic medicine by virtue of the way they make us feel through the effects of their unique vibrations. While listening to music or viewing art, our bodies release tension as our vibrational frequencies adjust to those of the medium we are experiencing. We are transported to the special places only art and music can take us.

For centuries, different forms of laying-on of hands have been practiced as a means of altering the energetic pattern of the body. In modern times, Therapeutic Touch, Reiki, Joh-Rei and others are widely practiced. What we've observed here is that there is also a connection between the attunement or intention of the practitioner and the effectiveness of the therapy. But this is a discussion for another time.

Although much of modern Naturopathic Medicine is practiced using evidence-based therapies, the roots of our profession are deeply grounded in how the state of the mind contributes to the state of the body - how the power of the mind and the power of energies beyond the mind alter the energetic patterns of the body. As naturopathic doctors, we have a wide variety of energetic therapies in our repertoire, including flower essences, craniosacral therapy, orchid essences, homeopathy and yes, a type of laying-on of hands.

I've always thought that Jesus was able to heal the sick and create miracles because he was incredibly attuned to energetic patterns -- the pulsations of atoms -- given off by human bodies, minds and spirits. He knew how to alter the frequencies with just a look, or the touch of his hands.

In the end, who cares where healing comes from? If a particular therapy is non-invasive, harmless and in any way alleviates suffering, why not? Why limit ourselves to accessing only the world of coarse medical reality, when an entire universe of movement and pulsation is also available?

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To book a visit with Dr. Corrine, please phone the office at 650-917-1121

Elijah Free, MH, CMI, CMT  

Elijah Free's approach to helping his patients deal with physical pain has been described as bordering on miraculous.  Elijah is also a Master Herbalist who designs and produces all of his own herbal products for his healing practice. He is an herbal product designer for Ridgecrest Herb Co. Elijah also holds a patent for his herbal fibromyalgia formula.   

To contact Elijah, please either call the clinic at 650-917-1121 or e-mail at [email protected].

 

A Typical Day at Pacific Naturopathic Hawaii

 

 

Openings From October and Into the New Year    

Sunset from the View House lanai

 

Imagine that you wake up in the morning to the songs of tropical birds. The sunrise is filtering through the palms, jacaranda and orchid trees, creating shadow patterns on the walls of your bedroom. The soft, gentle rain that fell through part of the night created a soothing cadence on the metal roof of your lovely quarters. You have slept well.

 

Pacific Naturopathic Hawaii September 13, 2011

 

Sliding open the large glass door, you step from your bedroom out onto the lanai, take a deep breath of pure ocean air, do a few stretches and gaze out over the deep blues of the Pacific Ocean. The trade winds are light. It is a sparkling clear day. Across the channel, Maui is shrouded in a slight mist.

 

Donning a sarong, you walk down the lanai steps into the orchard to collect your fruit salad.

All this food is from the Hawaii retreat orchard

A couple of ripe papayas, a passion fruit or two and a starfruit tumbleinto your harvest basket. A hand of tasty apple bananas awaits you on the kitchen counter. A huge, round butter avocado and a couple of Tahitian limes complete your breakfast.

  

What to do after breakfast?

 

Should you pack a picnic lunch and hike 40 minutes through the miles of preserve bordering the estate to the spectacular coastal views from the cliffs overlooking the ocean? Perhaps a beach trip to the legendary Waipio Valley, just four miles away? Or a 5-minute trip into town to browse the galleries and have a cup of tea? There are so many things to see and do on the island, like visiting the volcano, driving up to the Mauna Kea observatories, exploring the lush drive to Hilo. Maybe you'll just lie in the hammock for a while and think about it. Or lounge in the spa. After all, it is a gorgeous day, and you are here to relax and rejuvenate.

Dr. Connie relaxing on retreat center grounds

 

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Eat Well to Live Well

Nutrition Education and  

Health Counseling

with

Sarah Rose

Sarah Flanagan

Do you feel like you have run out of healthy meal ideas?

Would you like to have more energy and vitality in your life?

Have you ever wanted something in your life, but felt like you couldn't achieve it on your own?

As a Nutrition Educator and Health Counselor, I can help you with all this and more!

Health Counselors are trained, knowledgeable advisors who provide ongoing support and guidance as you set goals and make sustainable changes that improve your health and happiness. As your Health Counselor, I will listen carefully and help you to navigate the world of contradictory nutrition advice to determine what changes are necessary for you.

Your personalized program will radically improve your health and happiness. Together, we will explore concerns specific to you and your body and discover the tools you need for a lifetime of balance.

As a client of my health coaching program, you will...

* set and accomplish goals in a way that is empowering and exciting

* work to achieve and maintain your ideal weight

* understand and reduce your cravings

* increase your energy levels

* feel great in your body

* learn about new foods and how you can easily incorporate them

* improve your personal relationships

* discover the confidence to create the life you want

To decide if health coaching is right for you, I invite you to schedule a free initial consultation with me. During this session, we will discuss your health and lifestyle to determine how I can best support you in achieving your goals.

To schedule an appointment with Sarah contact Pacific Naturopathic at 650-917-1121.

To Men Over Fifty:  

Your Answers to These Questions Can Save Your Life

Do you have:

1) need to urinate often at night

2) frequent or urgent need to urinate

3) difficulty in starting or stopping the urine flow

4) inability to urinate

5) weak, decreased or interrupted urine stream

6) dribbling at the end of urination

7) straining while urinating

8) a sense of incompletely emptying the bladder

9) burning or pain during urination

10) blood in the urine or semen

11) painful ejaculation

12) bone pain (especially in the back, hips, thighs or neck)

13) weight loss

14) fatigue

15) low red blood cell count (anemia)

If you answered "yes" to more than two of these questions, you need to be further evaluated by a doctor.  Questions 1 through 11 may fit a variety of conditions, mostly involving the prostate.  If you answered yes to any question between 12 and 15 as well, it is even more imperative that you find out as soon as you can what is going on. Dr. Marcel is available for consultation either by telephone or in the Pacific Naturopathic offices.  Please dial 650-917-1121 for an appointment. 

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Because we would like to make this newsletter responsive to you and your needs, you are invited to send health questions you would like to see addressed to us at

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We would also like to invite you to share with other readers your experiences of health remedies that have worked surprisingly well for you.