On October 25th, 2019 by Access Complete Wellness

Caregiver Program for Recovery - CPR

If you are in a caregiver role, you need to hear these words; “You are a blessing to the one in need and you are doing a good job!”

As a caregiver, it's normal to have doubts, to feel overwhelmed and maybe even feel under-appreciated. I don’t know whether your personal journey of care-giving may involve an elderly parent or someone else dealing with a very serious illness, but either way, it can be stressful for all involved. I recently was on a journey like this with my parents and it was extremely taxing however, it taught me what tools could help me make it to the next day. Now, I can share some of these tools with you.

Try to keep in mind that the person you are caring for most likely wishes they could do things on their own instead of relying on you. This may cause them to lack patience or be agitated at times. Just recall when you were a child and all you wanted to do was grow up so you could show others you could do things for yourself. They are losing that independence and it can be very uncomfortable for them to ask for help. You too may lack patience and I know that is never easy, especially if you do not understand the limitations the other is going through. May I suggest that you put yourself in their shoes? I bet they would gladly trade places with you!

My advice to you is that provided by the airline industry. In the event of a change in (cabin) pressure, “put the oxygen mask on yourself first, before helping the person next to you”. So here is the point of that statement. It’s important for you as a caregiver to take care of yourself and not lose your own health while caring for another, thus give yourself time to breathe. If that comment sounds selfish to you, I understand that “servant-attitude.” And I appreciate where you are coming from, however, if you get “taken out” due to not caring for self, what good are you then to the person in need?

So let me start by asking you to look at your emotional health on the journey. Do you feel overwhelmed, angry, sad, guilty, shameful, resentful, afraid etc.? These are normal feelings and each person will feel something different because all of our circumstances are different. And please hear this, your feelings are yours so don’t try to make them right or wrong! Just notice them and take steps to move to a more balanced place.

My recommendation to achieve more balance is to look at your emotions and those of the person for whom you are caring. I use a very simple self-test I call the Emotional Questionnaire. It is available to you at no charge and makes recommendations for Bach Flower Essences. These can be ordered from our practice or you can find them at local health food stores. Simply read the directions and answer the questions, then tally your results and read the description for the one that describes you the best. You may need more than one, and in fact, the top three may be what you need. I do not recommend more than three at a time. You can take a few drops in your mouth or add a few drops in your water to support you throughout the day. In severe times, take 3 drops as often as every 15 minutes. If you have trouble deciding which is best for you, you may need to set an appointment with our office. We can assist you in person or over the phone.

The Cortices Technique is another tool I recommend to everyone as it assists in bringing a calming over your nervous system by helping your right and left brain to improve communication. This is the first technique taught in our BodyTalk Access class and each one builds on the body’s ability to support Wellness. This technique can also be applied to the person you are caring for as well. Now, if you have already taken the class, you know the extreme value at your fingertips to apply not only Cortices, but also your technique for raising your stress threshold, improving cell hydration, addressing body chemistry factors such as viruses and bacteria, as well as your complete body realigning technique to help keep your structure tuned up.

My next recommendation is time for self such as reading, listening to music, massage, reflexology, light exercise and prayer/meditation will go a very long way to provide you time to rejuvenate. I enjoy listening to a CD of tracks called Wholetones. They provide different tracks to support different body parts and moods you might be experiencing. This is not only great for you but also the one you are caring for as it can be played at a low volume in the background. I recommend 30 minutes a day of some kind of activity like this and when your day looks especially hectic, I would wake up earlier to allow more quiet time for yourself to regroup and rejuvenate.

I understand that time is limited so finding a tool that provides support but requires little effort may be necessary. I found myself using a Balance Bracelet not only for myself but for my elderly parents. We call them Body Shields because they shield you from environmental impacts such as electromagnetic fields (EMF). EMF can have a negative impact on many people and they don’t even know that it may be causing; headaches, backaches, and vision impacts not to mention overall mental clarity. EMFs are energy waves that are transmitted from electronic devices like computers, fluorescent lights, cell phones, microwaves, etc. In my office, we use a Tip-Test to demonstrate the power of this bracelet. What is actually happening is that balancing frequencies are imprinted on the bracelet and these, in turn, help your body’s meridian system or energy field resonate at a more balanced frequency, a bit like a tuning fork. In the tip-test, we can actually demonstrate how much stronger one’s body is while wearing the shield vs. not.

Again, knowing that time is of the essence when caring for another, I cannot recommend enough a relaxation technique called the Tahiti Vacation Relaxation Technique. It is equal to four hours of sleep in fifteen minutes. Need I say more? It is designed to address adrenal stress. What is that? It is when your body has been taxed for so long that your adrenals are drained from producing adrenaline to keep you going for the most basic of tasks. Adrenaline is supposed to be produced when your body is facing an urgent situation and you need extreme energy to get away to safety. It is NOT supposed to be produced in high amounts every day just to help you manage a normal workload.

There are supplements that can also support you through high amounts of stress. I recommend ashwagandha and kava forte to name a couple. These are great for stress, but are not for everyone. Each person is unique and requires unique supplementation. Sometimes one might just need the right vitamin B or minerals. Have you ever known someone that had a diet that worked for their friend but not for them? That is because we are unique and each person does not require a one size fits all solution. This is not a game to be guessing about. We provide a tool to allow you to identify what body systems might benefit the most from supplementation and at the dosage unique for you. If this is of interest to you, please contact us for the link and access code.

I hope you will find some of these tools helpful for your journey and I’ll ask you to share with us your successes with any of these suggestions. It's important to note that it may take time for your body to fully recover. Be patient with yourself. During stressful times, it is easy to forget what we have at our fingertips which is why this information is being shared. Take your time and ease into this with the one tool that sounds most beneficial to you at this time. You do not have to do any of these suggestions all at once and all of them can be performed independent of the others. Give yourself permission to take care of you!

On September 24th, 2019 by Access Complete Wellness

Brain Drained?

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How our senses may be key to addressing motor changes and cognitive decline such as Alzheimer’s Disease (AD)

Is your brain drained? Your nervous system’s main and most important goal is to keep you safe. It is constantly scanning the environment for signs of danger and threat. This scanning happens through our senses; your brain takes in information through olfactory, visual, auditory and motor systems. Your body's ability to utilize these senses to their fullest and bring that information into the brain for processing is what determines the level of safety your brain perceives in its current environment.

Is it any wonder that this should be at the forefront of our thinking as we examine more closely some of the latest research on Alzheimer's disease (AD)? Research has identified that sensory and motor changes preceded the actual cognitive symptoms many years earlier in (AD) patients. A key conclusion was that improving sensory-motor deficits in (AD) may enhance patient function. But what exactly would that look like? Let's get a stronger understanding of how our amazing nervous system works.

There are three primary tools in the toolbox that your nervous system utilizes to orient you in your environment and assess threat levels:

Visual system
Vestibular system
Proprioceptive system

Each one of these systems plays a very important role in the proper balancing of this equation which we call the neural hierarchy. I'm sure the visual system is obvious as it relates to the millions of bits of information your eyes bring in every second that allows your brain to process and assess its threat levels. The vestibular system is your balance system and heavily utilizes your auditory response and inner ear to also receive and process information in your central nervous system. And the proprioceptive system, the one you may be least familiar with, is simply information your body brings in through touch through the hands, skin and feet on the ground. The body varies muscle contractions in response to information from external forces by using muscle stretch receptors to track joint position in the body or impulse reactions such as when you touch something hot.

For the sake of example let's assume these three systems can be explained from a mathematical perspective.

Visual = 45%
Vestibular = 35%
Proprioceptive = 20%
Total = 100%

The neural hierarchy is all about balance control. The balance between the sensory and motor inputs. Think of it this way. Your sensory inputs ask the question where am I? It determines the position of the body in its environment and compares and selects and combines all of the senses to give your brain an opportunity to evaluate its environment and know how to interact with it. The motor inputs ask the question what am I going to do (about this current environment I am in)? The motor aspect then determines which muscles it will contract such as ankles, thighs, neck, head, eyes, etc. and then decides overall body movement to determine if your body can be safe and peaceful or immediately needs to be on high alert because it senses danger and it must move out of the way quickly.

Picture that these three tools are like a GPS system and each tool is a satellite that brings in information. Each satellite needs to bring in clear and understandable information to the brain. When all three satellites are working at peak capacity, your brain and nervous system operate with exceptional ease and efficiency. Imagine your GPS system in the car is getting different information about your location. Come on, you know this happens just about every other day, especially when you need it most! And what if your GPS actually blows a circuit to prevent it from integrating the information from the satellites? This is what's happening to an (AD) patient’s brain. In the neurology world, this is called sensory matching or in this case mismatching.

Visual = 35%
Vestibular = 25%
Proprioceptive = 15%
Total = 75%

At best, this person is operating at an average C grade student if you use the analogy from school. The research indicates that supporting this sensory/motor deficit might enhance function for (AD) patients. The importance is for all three satellite systems (sensory) to tell the same story to the brain at all times; integration. There's still more research that needs to be done to see just how much work can be accomplished with a brain already impacted by (AD).

But what about you? Are you experiencing vision issues i.e. do you wear glasses, have bi or trifocals or even mono-vision contacts? Do you have balance issues, inner ear concerns, motion sickness? Do you have joint pain, back pain or slowed movement? These are all signs that one, two or ALL three of your sensory input systems (GPS Satellites) are not sending clear messaging to the brain. You may already be going down the path that the research indicated.

The good news is that there is much research indicating that training all three of these systems together is key. You might think that you just need movement (exercise) and that is important, but you need to be making sure all three satellites are activating in your brain and being challenged to work together. Some helpful activities may be Aikido, Tai Chi and dance. But it is so important to make sure you have vision training and tracking like in racquetball. Any of these can be problematic if your eye-sight is already poor or you can’t move! Training your brain without incorporating all three systems is not going to bring the desired result.

The best way we have learned to incorporate proper training for all three systems is with a class we call 3 Pillars - Move Well, Balance Well, See Well where we actively work with all three systems and teach you how to measure, track and improve over 12 weeks. The course is offered in a classroom setting making it affordable. You will work at your pace, but even more importantly, you will learn how to evaluate what is best for your unique circumstances and brain. Of course, we also offer one-on-one training for those that want individualized custom work.

As a special offer to our newsletter recipients, if you are in the DFW area, you are welcome to stop by our 3 Pillars Strong Workshop and participate in a session any Saturday between now and November 9 to see how this workshop can support your brain. Details on time and location.

You are also welcome to schedule a 15-minute free consultation to discuss how we can best support you or a loved one's cognitive health. Call us at 972-712-0892 or go to our website and schedule now.

We look forward to hearing from you today!

This short video on "What is Z_Health" also explains the basis for 3 Pillars Strong: Move Well, Balance Well, See Well.

Z Health and Neurology 101

On July 18th, 2019 by Access Complete Wellness

Sticks and Stones May Break My Bones But Words Can Kill Me

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Do you remember that old children’s saying “Sticks and stones may break my bones but words can never hurt me”? We all thought we were so clever to say it to another child calling us names on the playground. But in reality, words can be devastating and the truth is, "Sticks and Stones May Break My Bones But Words Can Kill Me"! Read on to experience what I mean.

Have you ever noticed how great you feel when someone pays you a compliment? Especially the unsolicited one, the unsuspecting one, the one that takes you totally by surprise and causes you to beam! Bask in that compliment for just a moment. Close your eyes and engage all the rest of your senses as you recapture that day when someone made you feel overwhelming joy because of a compliment. Isn't that a wonderful feeling? Notice your heartbeat, breathing and overall feelings in your body. For the full effect, you should do this for about 30 seconds to a minute.

Now, think of a time when someone blindsided you with a negative comment or statement. Perhaps it was today, yesterday or thirty years ago. It might have been your parent, spouse, child or best friend. Think about that comment. Close your eyes and engage all your senses as you replay the scene. What were you wearing? What time of year is it? Hear the words said to you and the voice in which they were said. How do you feel now? Is your body temperature changing? Do you have a pit in your stomach?

Go back to the positive comment you remembered from your memory banks earlier and close your eyes again and reflect on all the senses being engaged around that beautiful happy moment, engage all the senses again. Now doesn’t that feel better? And did you notice how your body changed with the thought of it! Whew! I’m glad I asked you to do that so you could be in a positive state of being. If you didn’t notice much change between these two memories than you just need to practice more and become more aware of your body. I teach others to learn more about this through my Awaken blog and ask them to read the fourth paragraph to get in tune with the kind of changes a body can make including immediate sounds and gurgles.

This is the power of your words and (thoughts). I learned about changing my words as a youngster from my mom. She was very helpful in encouraging me and teaching me how to focus on speaking positive words. You may not be a reader of the Bible and that is your choice, but I found a scripture or two in both the old and new testaments to back up the importance of our words. Well actually there are many, but I will share just these two.

Psalm 19:14 - May my spoken words and my unspoken thoughts be pleasing in Your sight.

Matthew 5:22 ...Carelessly call a brother ‘idiot!’ and you just might find yourself hauled into court. Thoughtlessly yell ‘stupid!’ at a sister and you are on the brink of hellfire. The simple moral fact is that words kill.

The first one is so specific that it even indicates how you don’t even have to speak them, but even thinking them can bring about a negative outcome. Didn’t we just prove that in the exercise above? Did you notice a change in your body when reflecting on the two active memories? Maybe you need one more opportunity to drive this point home. Have you ever walked into a room, didn’t need to hear a word that was spoken BUT, you could feel the tension? Of course, you have. So what is my point? How did you feel something that wasn’t “done” to you? These are what one might call frequencies. All emotions have them. Some make you feel great; like happiness. And some make you feel awful; like grief or anger. And these frequencies lead to balance (harmony) or imbalance (disharmony) in our bodies. And this leads to dis-ease. So the next time you are not feeling your best, look at your words and thoughts for the answer and analyze them or keep a diary of the words you speak to others, hear from others or more importantly; speak to yourself.

There are a number of opportunities to help you remove the negative impact of words spoken over you. The most important thing is to watch your own self-talk and treat others as you want to be treated. But, I get it, sometimes you have a creep in your life; someone that has a really bad self-image and they don’t feel better unless they cut you down. If you are in a position to, I recommend that you remove them from your presence. You might also find that our emotional questionnaire is a helpful tool which allows you to determine what kind of supplement support can assist you with these feelings. They require Bach Flower Essences and you can purchase these from our office and we can dropship them to you as needed.

For more severe feelings around a negative event we recommend three options we use in our practice and you can learn about these in the following two video links: BodyTalk - Healthcare Designed by the Body, Emotional Regulation using TiPi or read about our third option using essential oils called Aroma Freedom Technique.

For more information on how active memories or negative feelings can impact your health, I encourage you to book a free consultation to discuss any of the methods we engage above or call us at 972-712-0892. We also invite you to attend our free webinars held monthly. Registration is required for each one you choose to attend.

On July 16th, 2019 by Access Complete Wellness

Is your Brain’s GPS Operating Efficiently?

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Is your Brain’s GPS Operating Efficiently? Do You Move Well, Balance Well, See Well?

Imagine that you're driving to a new destination. A place you've never been before and you are solely relying on your Global Positioning System (GPS) in your car. Have you ever had a moment when you felt like the GPS was taking you in circles or you became more lost than if you had navigated on your own? A GPS system requires satellites and they all need to bring in information clearly in order for your GPS to get you where you need to go in the most efficient manner. But as you know, sometimes this doesn't happen. It's as if a satellite is out or not able to easily transmit the necessary information. This is unfortunately how many people's brains operate. Sometimes it feels like information is foggy or you are not getting a clear signal. Maybe you can relate?

There are three primary tools in the toolbox that your nervous system utilizes to orient you in your environment and assess threat levels:

Visual system
Vestibular system
Proprioceptive system

This is what we would call your body’s own GPS system. Now, picture these three tools are satellites to your nervous system’s global positioning on where you are in the world and determining if the path you are on (environment) is safe. This would be similar to the GPS in your car taking you the most efficient and safest route around traffic, accidents, etc. The nervous system requires these three tools to give the brain important input to perform its most important task; keeping you safe. Did you realize that your brain is constantly scanning the environment for signs of danger and threat and it uses these three input systems to do it?

The visual system processes millions of bits of information per second. Ever notice how you flinch when someone throws a paper wad or other object at your face without warning? The act of flinching is your nervous system's response to that incoming threat. The vestibular system; often referred to as the inner ear is what helps you have a sense of balance. When you have an inner ear infection or if you stand up and get dizzy or lose your balance your brain once again signals threat or danger. Why? Because without your balance you might fall and hurt yourself. The proprioceptive system is best described as how we can feel where all our other body parts are in relation to each other and see them in our mind's eye without actually having to touch them with a hand or see them with our eyes.

All three of these systems work together in conjunction to bring information into the brain to allow your brain to determine if the environment you’re currently in is safe or unsafe. Imagine that each one, for the sake of example, takes on a mathematical percentage something like this:

Visual = 45%
Vestibular = 35%
Proprioceptive = 20%
Total = 100%

This mathematical formula is demonstrating that between the three systems we have 100% accuracy and congruence of all the information coming in regarding our environment into the nervous system. This is what allows the GPS system to work effectively and efficiently. But what if your three satellites are not operating at peak performance? Currently, is your vision without corrective lenses? In other words, if you need to wear glasses for near or far vision, have bi or trifocals or even mono-vision contacts, then you have potential that one of your satellites is off. Can you stand on one foot on a balance device without having to hold on? Do you have inner ear issues or have you fallen lately or maybe you experience motion sickness? These are signs that satellite #2 is not operating efficiently. Do you have joint pain, back pain or slower movement compared to another time in your life? This is an indicator that your proprioceptive satellite is not sending in a strong signal. These are all signs that one, two or ALL three of your sensory input systems (GPS Satellites) are not sending clear messaging to the brain.

When any one of these systems above in our mathematical formula is off, you might not experience 100% signal reception. Maybe it's only 78% which is a C+ the last time I checked grades. But, don’t fret. The latest in neuroscience has good news for you even if you are only a C+ student today. The brain can change itself and this is what's called neuroplasticity. All you need is the right training environment to make it happen. In order to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of your brain, it's important to do training that engages all three satellite systems. The more you can use your brain as it relates to proper vision, balance, and movement the better. Staying active is key as you have probably heard so many times before, but it's more than just movement. It's about engaging the balance system, using the vision system and making sure your movement is the correct movement for you. All these systems need to be engaged at the right level that is unique for you and that is why we promote and encourage Priority Based Healthcare in our practice. Not everyone has vision issues. Not everyone has balance concerns and not everyone has movement or range of motion discomfort.

Certain engaging activities such as dance, martial arts, and activities that require you to track a moving object are all helpful. But the most important thing is establishing a baseline. Knowing where you are today, knowing the tools that make you strongest and being able to assess on a daily basis are key aspects to the brain being able to change itself. It is critical that you can measure and see progress. You can track with a simple range of motion technique like touching your toes as you perform these activities to see if your body and brain like them. When done correctly, you will see improvement in all three systems and likely remove any source of discomfort.

I know not everybody is as motivated to take the steps mentioned above. And if you are one with poor eyesight or perhaps you can't move well, you might need a little one-on-one customized assistance. If this is the case for you, please contact our office for a free consultation on how we may be able to assist you. If you are near our office, you might consider our 12-week workshop called 3 Pillars Strong - Move Well, Balance Well, See Well. This workshop gives you the tools to work each aspect of your GPS system, teaches you how to assess yourself, and gives you the necessary materials to track your progress because we know you will make progress. Call today to find out when our next offering is and to secure your registration. Space is limited but if you choose to bring a friend as an accountability partner, ask about our special friend discount. Call us at 972-712-0892 for more information.

On July 16th, 2018 by Access Complete Wellness

Emotional Regulation With TiPi

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Emotional Regulation With TiPi

Emotional regulation with TiPi allows you to take control of your emotions.

The world is full of ups and downs. Some of these moments leave us breathless with joy, and others leave us emotionally scarred. If you've gone through a bad break up, the death of a loved one, or any number of traumatic incidents, it can take months or years to recover from it. For some people, there is no getting over it, and these incidents can haunt their lives with flashbacks and nightmares on any given day.

TiPi is a method of emotional regulation developed in France by Luc Nicon. He discovered that when a certain protocol was followed, previously crippling fears could be dealt with permanently in as little as 30 minutes. This is due to a natural ability the human body possesses to regulate emotions, one that is frequently blocked by environmental pressures.

By focusing on the physical process of going through the emotion, the problem can be dealt with quickly and efficiently. During his research phase, 93% of the 300 people he tested TiPi on reported their issue (be it a mental block, a fear, or another emotional problem) completely resolved after just one session. (1)

How Emotional Regulation with TiPi works

Our emotions aren't separate from our bodies. When we experience an emotion, there is always a physical counterpart. When something makes you feel sick to your stomach, gives you butterflies, makes your heart beat faster, or makes our hands and feet sweat, these are the physical responses of the emotions we are feeling. (1)

Our body remembers these feelings. When we experience an event that triggers it, these feelings come flooding back unless they have been properly dealt with. If you frequently feel your emotions being triggered by a specific event, this is a sign that the emotions haven't been dealt with. It doesn't have to be something you'd consider traumatic to be this way. It can be something as simple as a car cutting us off in traffic, or knowing a certain relative is going to be at an event you have to go to.

With the TiPi method, once you have identified the root cause of what is triggering your negative experiences, the solution is relatively simple. You let the physical reactions come, and you pay attention to them without making any attempt to control them, you let them evolve on their own.

This gives your mind and your body a chance to connect the reactions with the event, and to properly identify them in your memory. The next time the trigger appears, you won't feel the same reaction.

The results are surprisingly thorough for such a simple process, and a professional TiPi instructor can walk you through the steps to permanent resolution in as little as 30 minutes. This science-backed technique has helped thousands of people and continues to help more every day. If you have emotional difficulties, Emotional Regulation with TiPi may well be the perfect solution for you.

Want more information?

Schedule Your Free TiPi Consultation

Additional reference:
(1) https://www.esadealumni.net/ea/alumni_today/description_past_events?id_evento=315801

On July 4th, 2018 by Access Complete Wellness

Fourth of July Safety Tips for Dogs and Cats

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Fourth of July Safety Tips for Dogs and Cats

Fireworks can be fun for humans, but cats and dogs don't have the same reaction.

I love this time of year and the opportunity to celebrate Independence Day in our great country. There will be amazing days at the beach, parades, picnics and fireworks! It is the latter that can make or break your pet's well-being.

Pets are not stable in their environment when they hear unfamiliar sounds, especially the sounds of fireworks, this can send them into a frenzy of fear. There are a few things you can engage to assist your pet. I will share just a few that I use in my home to create a calming and balanced environment.

Keep your dog or cat inside during the fireworks in a nice, calm, cool environment, preferably with human companionship.
Provide a safe place inside for your dog or cat to retreat. When scared of sounds they can’t orient, they often prefer small enclosed areas... For dogs, covering their crate or lowering the blinds in the area they are crated can also be helpful. For cats, allowing them to retreat to dark places is a good idea such as under a bed or in a closet with the lights off.
In your home keep the windows and curtains closed and remove visual stimulation to calm them.
Sound Therapy: Before the holiday celebration begins, get this digital download of 22:22 minutes of calming, soothing, healing music for dogs & cats and begin playing it in the afternoon. We have used Wholetones music to create a calming, soothing environment for our cats and it works great.
This 22:22 minutes of wonderful music is tuned to a frequency (396Hz) that is scientifically proven to calm your dog or cat. It works for humans, too!
Take advantage of this offer and enjoy the celebrations with you and your fur baby. You will have access to a digital download so you can play the music for them now, PLUS you will receive the actual CD in the mail.

Click here to go to Wholetones Single 396Hz – Healing Music For Dogs (and Cats too). The CD jacket says it’s for Dogs but that’s because the guy who created the music is a dog person. Believe you me, It works for cats too.

One more thing, after the celebrations, check your yard for fireworks debris before allowing pets outside to play or relax. Even if you didn’t set off fireworks yourself, debris can make its way into your yard, where curious animals may pick it up to play with or eat.

Have a happy & safe 4th of July,
Lynn

P.S. Learn more about The Healing Frequency Music Project

On June 15th, 2018 by Access Complete Wellness

Hormones Happy?

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Hormones Happy?

How many of you hear the word hormone and immediately think of women having Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) or suffering from hot flashes due to menopause? That is where most of our minds will go, but hormones, of course, incorporate male hormones as well, such as testosterone and many others. The reality is, hormones not only impact functional aspects between males and females, but rather govern hundreds if not thousands of functions throughout the body such as body temperature, weight, hunger or sending energy to your muscles when you need it. Let’s look at the definition of the word.

Definition of a hormone. 1 : a product of living cells that circulates in body fluids (such as blood) or sap and produces a specific often stimulatory effect on the activity of cells usually remote from its point of origin; also: a synthetic substance that acts like a hormone. 2: sex hormone.

As you can see, the sex hormones are secondary to the role the rest of them play, but our society has made it about women and mood swings so that is what we will focus on in this article as well. Search my site for hormones to learn about other aspects. Because of this expanded definition, I prefer to call them communicators. We all have them and in order to feel optimal health whether it be a balanced thyroid, healthy eating habits or pain-free menstrual cycles these communicators are responsible.

Many women experience a lack of proper balancing of hormones throughout their lifetime. It may look like menstrual cramps, pain, bloating, headaches, fibroids, polycystic ovaries, night sweats and a whole host of other symptoms.

So, how do they get out of balance?

There are a number of factors to look at and one or two you may find surprising.

Food Supply: There are a number of hormones in many of the foods we eat today. They are given to cattle and poultry, just to name a few, to allow for a faster-growing cycle. In theory, that may sound like a good idea to feed the population and make sure we have enough food for all. But think about it, would you have wanted your own body to grow at a faster pace than nature intended it? There are huge implications to this, but the most important for this topic is that YOU also get a shot of hormones each time you eat foods enhanced with growth hormones. Hmmm. Now, how might that disrupt your body’s normal balance?
Extreme Diets: Women athletes find this when they follow very strict eating plans and perhaps limit the proper ratios of proteins, carbs and especially good fats. The good fats are so important for healthy hormone production and preparing the body for a developing fetus. This would also be the case for someone that suffers from disorders like anorexia.
Toxins: Chemicals you ingest, inhale or have absorbed topically can block or lock down communicator receptor sites that disable the communicator’s ability to signal properly to an organ, endocrine or body part.
Hormone replacement or birth control pills: These hormones are given for a specific purpose, however, taken for long periods of time they can basically stop the body’s normal production of hormones once the therapy is stopped. The body may have a difficult time resetting due to factors above or stress. I recently spoke with a compounding pharmacist regarding the hormone pellets under the skin. She cautioned that she has seen a number of incision sites bleed and found that if the wrong balance is given to the woman at the time of insertion, she is left with that balance of hormones for three months!
Stress: all hormones work in unison to create balance. Did you know there are a number of stress hormones such as cortisol, adrenaline, CRH, and ACTH? These all work in conjunction to help your body get out of a jam and do it as quickly as possible. This “Fight or Flight” response was designed to help you run from serious danger like a threatening tiger in which case the outcome might be death by tiger eating. Too many people stay in this stress mode too often for things like a work deadline. The stress response process was designed for life-threatening events. Unless you have a very mean boss or client, a missed deadline does not mean you will DIE!
Epigenetics: Environmental factors such as many of the above; toxin exposure, pharmaceutical therapies, stress and even active memories not only yours but those of your ancestors can impact your hormone balance. It is not uncommon for an ancestor to have been the one exposed to a toxin, called an endocrine disruptor, and have receptor sites blocked and then this information gets passed down through the generations on the deoxyribonucleic acid or DNA. Ever feel like you are not yourself during that time of the month? Well, maybe it’s not you after all, but rather a hormone trait from an ancestor! Now that explains a few things, doesn’t it?

The good news is there are things you can do to address these concerns.

Always do the very best you can to buy organic foods and avoid foods made with added hormones such as poultry, eggs, beef. Most stores today will carry products that indicate they are grown without these hormones. By the way, this means milk also!
Avoid extreme diets. The building blocks of all cells are proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. You need all of them (in proper balance). Eat well-balanced meals including proper ratios of proteins carbohydrates and GOOD fats for your blood type and metabolic profile. For more information on this and to receive guidance on the right meal plan for you, contact us.
Avoid chemicals that you may have in your home for cleaning. Chemical fumes can get in your lungs by inhaling them even indirectly and chemicals can also uptake into your bloodstream by walking in bare feet on floors cleaned with toxic floor cleaners. This means your children and pets also! There are many toxin and chemical free products on the market now. Check these out.
Detox your body systems with one of any of these amazing detox programs; 28 Day Detox Balance, 10 Day Female Vitality Program, 10 Day Inflammation Program or 10 Day Blood Sugar Program. Learn more about the toxins you are exposed to in these videos. Use this Toxicity Questionnaire to determine how many toxins you personally have been exposed to in your everyday world.
Be careful with bio-identical and other forms of hormone therapy (i.e. Birth control pills, hormone pellets etc.) BodyTalk sessions can you help you identify the reason your hormones are not communicating properly. It is usually an emotional stressor or active memory or a chemical you were exposed to such as a food you ate at age 10. You may not have any idea where or how the imbalance occurred or where to start. The good news is, BodyTalk sessions can zero in on the issue easily and assist your body in correcting the imbalance quickly by releasing the toxic emotion or chemical. And even if the toxin was inherited through DNA, an epigenetic BodyTalk session can assist you in making progress quickly, often without the use of hormone replacement therapy. All sessions can be performed in person or by using video teleconferencing such as Zoom. Book your session today.

So take charge of your hormone health!

Happy days are here again and happy hormones are the key!

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On May 3rd, 2018 by Access Complete Wellness

Wholetones Healing Music

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Wholetones Healing Music

The Healing Frequency Music Project was created to promote positive, healthy change. Seven unique songs recorded in seven unique frequencies on seven CDs results in 2.5 hours of beautiful, transformational music. Listeners say that WHOLETONES Healing Music facilitates restorative sleep and brings a tangible sense of peace that permeates their home. Entrepreneurs have reported increased focus and productivity, leading to breakthrough ideas. Artists, musicians and writers are experiencing heightened levels of creativity and vision. Each song is written and performed exclusively by world-class musicians… using state-of-the-art equipment, and recorded in a professional studio… using ONLY the ancient healing frequencies. You won’t hear this music anywhere else on earth… Learn more about Wholetones™…

Works great for people AND pets!

The power of Wholetones™ comes in 7 unique, 22-minute tracks, each shown to help its own set of health and wellness issues… Relieve Stress… Promote Healing… Break Negative Cycles… and Restore Sound Sleep… in Minutes:

Open Door (396Hz) – This beautiful piece literally opens you up to receive the healing. Supports blood, liver function, bones, brain health and kidney function.
Desert Sojourn (417Hz) – Increased energy has been reported as well as productivity and creativity… supports issues of the stomach – especially digestion. It can also positively affect gallbladder, metabolism, headaches, and lower back pain.
The Key of David (444Hz) – The master key with multiple health benefits. Establishes peace amid chaos. Hint – listen to this when you’re feeling overwhelmed and anxious.
Transformation (528Hz) – Restores your sound, peaceful sleep… balances your hormones, and gently soothes your muscles, circulatory, and lymphatic systems with gentle, alluring musical vibrations.
The Bridge (639Hz) – Fosters forgiveness and peace in your relationships boosts your endocrine system and heals your adrenal glands and gallbladder.
Great Awakening (741Hz) – Provides you with deep spiritual and emotional healing. Become aware of your spirit within while gently cleansing your immune system.
The Majestic (852Hz) – Purely spiritual this magnificent piece is a celebration of the King of Kings. Join us in sharing His love for humankind and those who await his grand return.

Wholetones

On June 6th, 2017 by Lynn Morales

Aroma Freedom Technique (AFT)

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Aroma Freedom Technique (AFT)

What is the Aroma Freedom Technique (AFT)?

AFT is a simple but effective technique for using your Young Living’s essential oils, combined with intention and awareness, to breakthrough and transform the negative thoughts, feelings, emotions and memories that may be holding you back.

Dr. Perkus, the creator of AFT, has taught internationally on trauma release, brain wellness, and personal fulfillment using essential oils.

The Aroma Freedom Technique (AFT) uses the power of aromatherapy to release blocks that hold you back from manifesting your heart’s desires.

What does the Aroma Freedom Technique (AFT) do?

It uses a combination of traditional/familiar and accepted psychotherapeutic approaches with aromatherapy as a means of interrupting negative thought/emotional patterns. The Aroma Freedom Technique quickly and easily releases you from your negative thoughts, feelings, emotions and memories that are holding you back and preventing you from achieving your goals, dreams and desires. The Aroma Freedom Technique is a way to quickly identify and let go of thoughts and feelings that are not in alignment with our heartfelt intentions.

How does the Aroma Freedom Technique (AFT) work?

Using a blend of aromatherapy and coaching, the Aroma Freedom Technique releases emotional blocks that prevent you from manifesting your heart's desires and achieving your dreams.

How can the Aroma Freedom Technique (AFT)help me?

The Aroma Freedom Technique (AFT) is designed to help you be your best self.

Aroma Freedom Techniques (AFT) specifically focuses on identifying your goals and intentions and releasing the thoughts and emotions that are holding you back. At the beginning of the session, you will get clear on what it is that you wish to manifest. You are then guided through a discovery process that will help you identify the underlying thoughts, emotions, experiences, and beliefs that hinder you from meeting your goal(s). Using essential oils, you will release the blocked energy and create space for new beliefs and experiences to emerge. Once released, you and I will create an action plan to help you achieve your goal. You will receive a small bottle of essential oil to work with following the session. Sessions are 45-60 minutes

How do I schedule a session?

A session can be done 1 on 1 or in a small group setting either in person or via an online meeting such as Zoom. If your session is not in person we have to ensure you have the correct Young Living essential oils on hand.

Book an Appointment

AFT is not a replacement for traditional/familiar psychotherapy and no diagnoses are made or treated during sessions. Please consult your physician or therapists to discuss any changes to your current therapeutic routine.

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