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- Editor’s Message
- Upcoming Events
- Vibrational Technologies on Video - NEW
- Axiatonal Therapy by Karen Winstead
- Energetic Sacred Geometry By Stephen Deuel
- Tactile Sound Massage Table
- Special Feature Article:
Menopause - The Times, They are a Changin' By Kimberly Stronzcek
- Feature Article:
Limitations -What are they?  by Deborah Deuel
- Enzymes – An Important Link to Health
By Susan Elsie - Holistic Nutritional Consultant & Deborah Deuel - Natural Health Consultant
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Editor’s Message:

Greetings and many thanks for the amazing support and encouragement we have received from all of you. I am never sure what information will present itself to me for each issue beyond sharing how our journey unfolds, and yet life has a way of presenting a nice mix of information. We hope you find it helpful and enjoyable. This editorial is somewhat longer then most but I feel that perhaps this information may be beneficial for some at this time and as with all of my editorials, it is offered as an observation and personal perspective. As spring opens its blossoms, may it also open us all to joy, peace and the remembrance of our Divinity.

The topic on many people’s minds these days is one of Global Peace. There has been conflict around this topic for centuries. I have been listening to many viewpoints on this topic and certain words have come forward for me to share. Compassion, Tolerance, Acceptance and Forgiveness are words I keep feeling and experiencing within me regarding this topic of Global Peace. As an Angelic/Human these are words by which I walk through each and every day to the best of my human ability. In my humble opinion, Global Peace starts with each of us finding Inner Peace and inner balance in this world of duality.

I hear people using the word Love repeatedly. ‘Love for all people’ and ‘loving thy neighbor’, just as examples, but I asked myself why this just does not feel adequate. Perhaps it is because the word love gets overused and then is not totally received without suspicion. I offer this as an explanation of what I mean. For myself, the word love is used to express a deep heart feeling for someone I have come to know and relate to through shared experiences. It has never felt logical, honest or heart felt to me to say that I love a stranger I have never met clear across the planet. How can those feelings come forward with any real meaning or sincerity without ever meeting? However, what I can experience freely without knowing someone is Compassion, Tolerance, Acceptance and Forgiveness. We have all met people in our lives that we just do not connect with and would choose not to associate with them or have them interact with our lives. For some people, even family members have such differences in lifestyle and understanding that it is difficult to share your personal space with them. Individuality is part of our makeup as human beings and to embrace that within us, as well as within others, I feel, is a valuable part of the building blocks for Global Peace.

Let me share with you what I experience in relationship to these four words and I offer it for everyone to take this information within to experience if it resonates for them. It is only an observation I offer from my personal experience.

Compassion is something we all have the ability to give freely if we choose. To understand that we all have come to this planet as Angelic/Human beings to experience various spiritual lessons in a human format, in a world of duality; then we can also have compassion for each person’s journey as they have come to experience it here in this world. Compassion, kindness and caring for human life does not require personal interaction or sharing ideals, it comes from an ability to drop judgment and view each and every human as an Angelic being having a Human experience. These experiences vary in spiritual awareness and acknowledgement and lead me to the next word - Tolerance.

Tolerance also comes from a spiritual understanding of each human having the opportunity to experience their divinity through their journey and individual path. We are all moving towards this awakening of our Angelic connection. Once again non-judgment becomes an important ingredient with this word along with the ability to apply it. Understanding and accepting that each and every one of us is choosing to act out a role in this evolutionary play that is transpiring on this world, including President Bush and Saddam Hussan. As awakening Angelic/Humans we realize that we can choose to play a different role at any given moment in time. To have tolerance for another person’s choice of role is not always easy and leads to the next word - Acceptance.

Acceptance for myself means moving the intellectual knowing of a greater individual spiritual plan into my heart space. This shift from mental knowing to a heart felt acceptance allows me to perceive everyone as Angelic/Humans. This does not always mean that their path is one that I currently resonate with, but I honor their right to experience it. Acceptance does not however mean that I choose blindly to follow another. I listen to various opinions and take the information within to see what resonates with my heart space and act accordingly. I continue to share my experiences hoping that I may spark a new perspective or a moment of awakening in others, with the intent of creating a direction more pleasing and palatable for all.

The word Forgiveness may seem to some an odd word to include but if we cannot move beyond the past, how can we create a future of peace and joy for all. By combining the afore mentioned words with forgiveness, this opens up the healing process for all. Let me give an example here. If there is someone in your life that you feel has not understood or accepted your choice or direction in life and it has caused you heart ache, forgive them and then forgive yourself. You see, we are often faced with situations we need to face within ourselves. Ask yourself whom it is you do not appreciate, understand or accept as a result of their direction and choice in life. Look beyond your own family connections and comfort zone as well; look at your own feelings for those who live in a format you may feel is unacceptable. Until you can forgive yourself for being human, for holding onto judgments and then to also embrace that it is a natural function as human’s, to trip and falter over ourselves as we learn, re-evaluate and redefine ourselves through experience; then and possibly only then, can true deep healing occur.

Through experiencing these words and actions as a part of your everyday life, I then encourage each of us to go forward and play our roles, to have events in support of peace and a new global direction, but now coming from a place of inner shining and experienced inner peace, then the words of freedom carry a new vibration, they are not empty or trendy words of ‘love for all’ but they are a vibration from within that carries the experience of compassion, tolerance, acceptance and forgiveness for those we have yet to meet. It is my personal experience that coming from this inner space allows those not yet awakened within their thinking to catch a spark of your inner light. It is in the sharing of those sparks that we will change the world. Not through demanding those who have not yet awaken to their true divinity to change on our say so, but by demonstrating a shared vibration, a shared consciousness of the great spiritual journey we are on as three dimensional humans. From this, it is my feeling that ‘love for all’ will become more then just words … but rather an experience we can all embrace.

May smiles, laughter and love be experienced by all,

Deborah Deuel

Upcoming Events:

This amazing empowerment technology combines specific sound frequency tuning forks, DNA Activation, Axiatonal Grid Alignment with a dynamic 5^th dimensional light energy. Facilitated by Vibrational Technologies _TM innovator Stephen Deuel.

Session 1 consists of learning how to apply the tuning forks (set of eleven) to the chakras and energetic system in order to clear energetic blocks and balance this system for activating the DNA. This also prepares the biological system to be connected to the Higher-Self Dimensions.

 
Session 2 consists of learning the application method for Axiatonal Grid Alignment. This works with our etheric meridian and the axiatonal lines, which then connect to the Earth, Etheric and Cosmic Grids. You will learn how to reopen, align, activate and reconnect these lines that activate the DNA and tie us into the ‘Oversoul’ and the higher aspects of Self.

Testimonial: “It was wonderful meeting and spending time with you and Deborah. I felt that I (we) gained so much from just getting to know you both. The conversations as well as the course material were enriching and helped 'connect the dots' with my own various experiences and understandings. It is always gratifying to find like-minded people and you two, as leaders of this workshop, are exemplars of those who practice their philosophy with integrity and therefore actualize their beliefs. The workshop gave me a vision and a way to access a part of my abilities that needed reinforcement. I look forward to using this practice to further my understanding and connection to the All-that-Is and in offering help to others.”
Ruth Johnston. St. Catharines, Ontario Canada.  - Arkansas Workshop - July 2002

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Vibrational Technologies on Video

Stephen Deuel demonstrates through video format the modality he innovated called
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Axiatonal Therapy and the Axiatonal System:
    By Karen Winstead

Hello, my name is Karen Winstead. I am an axiatonal therapist. For some of you, this may be the first time you've heard of axiatonal therapy and the axiatonal system. Hence, I've provided this brief description so that you may better understand this healing modality and the metaphysical concepts that support it.

 
Until the 1980's, Axiatonal Therapy was relatively unknown outside of the Far East. Axiatonal Therapy is a healing modality that allows one to access a subatomic field of quantum energy, known as the grid, and to re-connect with it, long-term. The grid is composed of energy lines that run in many directions and surround our bodies. The energy lines are known as axiatonal lines (axia or axis = directional). Axiatonal lines actually overlap and follow many of our acupuncture meridians, and feed into small spherical vortices of electromagnetic energy, known as spin points. The spin points lie near the surface on one's body and feed axiatonal energy into the axiatonal system (the grid and our energy lines), and into the acupuncture meridians. The axiatonal system connects all the spin points together so that they communicate energy to each other. This energetic connection is important to ensure that   our bodies are in harmony, physically, spiritually, mentally, and emotionally.

In her book, The Field, Lynn McTaggart provides a well-written, scientific, explanation about the grid, as well as other metaphysical concepts, much of it based on years of documented research. She describes The Field as "a subatomic field of unimaginably large quantum energy" in space that "connects everything in the universe to everything else, like some vast invisible web and we ourselves are part of this vast dynamic cobweb of energy   exchange." In other words, The Field is "a bit like the Force in Star Wars." The Field is what we axiatonal therapist refer to as "the grid", “the axiatonal grid”, or "the web". The grid contributes to our intuition, creativity, memory (both individual and group), and healing.

Because humans are made up of quantum energy, our energy can connect and exchange with the quantum energy in the axiatonal grid. This is important for many reasons; one being that we can tap into the energy provided by the grid and use it for a variety of functions, particularly healing. Studies have suggested that illness and disease are actually a disturbance in energy flow (or quantum energy) of the individual, and may also be due to a dis-connect from the grid. To heal oneself, all that may be needed is to access and redistribute a person's energy flow to operate more effectively.

Studies suggest that healers act as a conduit or facilitator, allowing access to the healing energy of the grid. It is likely that hands-on healers tap into the grid during their healing sessions. The Chinese practice of Qigong is based on documented evidence of the presence of electromagnetic fields during healing sessions. During Qigong, the life force, or “qi”, which is similar to an energy field, is accessed and balanced, increased or decrease, and redistributed where needed in the body. The practice of acupuncture is based on the flow of energy through energy lines in the body, often referred to as meridians. Various other alternative practices are based on working with an individual's energy. These healing practices have been known for many years, particularly in the Far East.

There is a direct link between one's emotional well-being and the axiatonal system (the grid and our energy lines) that surround and run through our bodies. Our emotions can flow through the grid or get caught up in them, depending on the type of energy that an experience generates. Experiences that we perceive as negative, extreme, traumatic, or unpleasant, generate an energy that clogs the grid. Energy associated with experiences that we perceive as positive, or pleasant, for example, flow through the grid. As we age and experience life, the grid becomes clogged with caught-up emotional energy. Gradually the grid will become dull, and energy will not be able to feed into the physical body in an optimal manner. In some cases the grid will become so clogged that the connection between an individual and the grid ceases. Axiatonal Therapy helps re-connect you to the grid and remove stuck emotional energy. Axiatonal energy can restore healing to our bodies, help clear negative emotions and mental blocks, help us feel connected to a higher consciousness, and help us feel more balanced with life.

When you have an axiatonal session for the first time you may feel fatigued or sleepy, or you may experience a spontaneous release of energy which could manifest as twitches, jerks, wiggles, laughter or tears. Generally people feel very relaxed, refreshed and revitalized. Some experience sound, color, lights, symbols, and tingling in the body. The body will discharge many emotional and physical blocks; therefore, more energy will enter their physical body. Some won't feel anything until days or weeks after a session. Others will report unusual dreams, increase in intuition, or the feeling of a wonderful presence. Some report a sense of "knowing" and a feeling of being connected to their life purpose. Frequently people will report feeling a sense of support, love, and compassion for oneself and toward others. Others report visions of self and of a higher power, of helpers, of deceased relatives and friends. Many people notice an increase in synchronicity of events. The experience is unique for each person.

There generally is no rule of thumb for the number of sessions needed to re-establish a solid connection with the axiatonal system, however each session reinforces the connection. It is recommended that you drink lots of water for a few days after a session. Take a detox bath, if possible. During an axiatonal session, the use of intentions to set the stage is important. Intentions help direct the flow of energy. Intend what you want from the session, as if the    intention has already happened. Equally important, allow yourself to feel from your heart the emotions you would feel when your intention materializes.

A session can be done sitting, lying down, or standing up, although it is much more relaxing lying down, for most people. Loose clothing is recommended and it is a good idea to remove objects (wrist watches, belts, shoes) that could interfere with the flow of energy. Axiatonal lines could be traced on your physical body, or traced within the etheric body. Spin points will also be activated either by touching them on the body, or within the etheric body. A session generally runs from 30 minutes to an hour. Additional time may be needed.

In summary, I'd like to share several quotes that I appreciate as they reflect the material you've just read. In her book, The Field, Lynne McTaggart summarizes the impact that all of this could have on how we view health and how we provide healthcare. She writes: "In 50 years' time, the idea of using drugs or surgery to cure anyone will seem barbaric. We'll be manipulating people's quantum energy, as a number of frontier types of medicine are attempting to do already. "She also describes what happened to Ed Mitchell, the sixth astronaut to land on the moon, when he experienced a connection with the grid. During his trip back to earth, two days after landing on the moon, while staring out of the window, "Ed experienced the strangest feeling he would ever have: a feeling of connectedness, as is all the planets and all the people of all time were attached by some invisible web. He could hardly breath from the majesty of the moment. There seemed to be an enormous force field here, connecting all people, their intentions and thought, and every animate and inanimate form of matter for all time. This wasn't something he was simply comprehending in his mind, but an overwhelming visceral feeling, as though he were physically extending out of the window to the very furthest reaches of the cosmos. It was as though in a single instant Ed Mitchell had discovered and felt The Force." 

This is what Archangel Michael says about the grid: "The next higher level of healing is to balance the magnetic grid system around the body which connects everyone to the Universe. Without the magnetic grid work, nothing would be able to exist in a physical reality."  

Simply remember this: "Humankind has not woven the web of life.  We are but one thread within it. Whatever we do to the web, we do to ourselves. All things are bound together. All things connect." - Chief Seattle

Karen Winstead of Boone, North Carolina offers Axiatonal Attunement Sessions throughout the area. To contact here for a session call 828-773-7556 or email her at kwinstead@skybest.com

To order The Field  by Lynne McTaggart from amazon.com, click below.
The Field : The Quest for the Secret Force of the Universe

Energetic Sacred Geometry

By Stephen Deuel

During my sessions with clients, I work in a multidimensional or meditative state in order to perceive these grids and geometric formations. In this state, I am working with a connection with the clients “higher self” as well as with one or more of the Eternal Master Healers that work with me. Through this process, I am directed to activate Energetic Sacred Geometrical structures within their personal grids.

Most of you are aware of the geometric shape of the star tetrahedron, it is one of the more frequent shapes that appears to me for activation within a clients grid and it aids in activating of the energetic Merkaba within our energy fields. The term activation refers to a process where I use energy to trace and engage the etheric lines I perceive. By doing this, the lines of the shapes then begin to light up or glow. This confirms for me, their activation.

Lately, there are more and more geometric shapes being activated. The result of this Energetic Sacred Geometry work is the activation, or  ‘firing up’ of Light Codes that are specific to each individual. The higher vibratory rates that are present on the Earth plane at this time have enabled us to work with and integrate these Light Codes into our healing and our evolving, ascending conscious awareness.

Various platonic solids are activated in the field, as well as an ongoing unique parade of other geometric forms. One of the most intricate energetic geometries that I have activated for clients is a shape resembling a round brilliant cut diamond with all 58 facets. Another frequent shape is a cube, which is constructed out of six individual, 4-sided pyramids with the apexes meeting in the center. This is activated in the upper portion of the physical body.

You may wonder how this Energetic Scared Geometry came about for me. I first started working with these energetic geometries, after downloading Light Codes from a spectacular crystal that I rescued from a copper accumulator cage, which the crystal had been placed in and utilized as a component of a geometric beacon. The cage and crystal had been abandoned after its use in the beacon, for two years by the creator of the beacon, and had been left out in the mud and elements on the mountain property that we owned. When I discovered this on the property and released this beautiful crystal from the cage, it had nearly no life force. After a day and night of freedom absorbing sun, moon and stars, we took it to meditate with. First, Deborah was guided to run a series of colored energy through it as if to give it a color bath. After that it was vibrant and alive. Then she was directed to give it to me. It was one of the most unforgettable experiences of my life, as a series of Light Codes that it held for me, were downloaded into my conscious and unconscious awareness. There are still codes being continuously instilled into my awareness from that download.

Those that I work with seldom receive the same combination of energetic geometric light code activations. They receive specific activations that are appropriate and specific for their life’s path and their placement on that path. For me, this is part of what makes these energetic geometries Sacred, as I am guided by the higher wisdom of the client to meet their needs. From this I have observed with myself and with my clients, new or enhanced healing abilities, increased awareness, or life changes that reflect their higher purpose. These results have become commonplace with this energetic work that I do, called Vibrational Technologies. For more information on Stephen's personal sessions, click here.

For information on the Energetic Sacred Geomety Workshop, click here.

Kimberly presents a wonderful spiritual perspective on this natural,
yet sometimes frustrating phase in a women’s life.
She shares information on how to handle these changes
in a natural and healthy manner.

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Menopause, pre and post, is a time of flux and change. The feminine energy is very strong at this time and can be used for great creative venues...however balance is a key. More often we want to hurry through the changes instead of allowing them their pace. If we continue to do the same thing, there are more apparent consequences. The wonderful aspect of this process is allowing ourselves time for retreat and rejuvenation.

A wonderful visualization to enhance this phase would be to re enter the womb and go deep within one’s cave. Through deep listening and being we can reawaken our dark powers into the light. Breathwork, exercise, rites of passage are part of the process of re-visioning our life. Allow yourself time to surrender. Go deep within yourself.

Nature can be a great ally, bathing in the moonlight is particularly nourishing. This is a time to surrender to motherhood. Remember the gifts of quiet and solitude. Allow the wise women inside you to emerge slowly, gracefully. Connect with other women to support one another during this passage of time. Do ceremonies for transition and sharing your wisdom. Allow your emotional energies to lead you to the next step. The fuzzy thinking symptom forces us into our right brains and out of our left-brain intellect and linear tasks. It allows us to think with our hearts. We can protect our heart by living with passion and joy and more energy is now available for our heart chakra. When you follow your heart, we choose work or creative venues that make our heart sing. We may no longer give birth to children, but birthing creative opportunities are endless.

Mother or nurture something you have always longed to do. Take your time, don’t rush, and get out of the fast lane. The powers of transformation allow us once again to enter the world with a renewed sense of being, wisdom and a desire to create. From a holistic viewpoint, we are all connected and must adapt to changing cycles just like Nature. Balance is a key. 

From an Asian perspective, we are part of five elements (water, earth, wood, metal, fire). Often times during menopause our personal elements are out of balance. Acupressure and acupuncture can assist in balancing the elements and the meridians (energy flows) associated with them. Working with the meridians can help you to adapt to your natural rhythm more easily. The adrenals are very important to support, which in turn builds estrogen. When you strengthen the adrenals, the libido kicks in.

I highly recommend you consult with an herbal practitioner, naturopath or nutritionist. One needs to take into consideration your individual needs. I offer herbal saliva testing or energy kinesiology for individuals. Please be aware of combining any drug medications with herbs.  Some can be contraindicated. A great reference book is The Drug & Medicine Advisor :A Complete Guide To Natural and Conventional Medications by Time-Life Books.

Please note fluorescent lighting, formaldehyde, plastic and computers all contribute to hormone imbalances. Natural lighting and environments will greatly assist your time of change.

Here are a few medicinal and vibrational remedies to assist you through these times. 

For Deep Withdrawal - lavender, mugwort or passionflower

For Calming - chamomile, oats, lemon balm or rescue remedy flower essence

For Energy Boost - licorice root, ginseng, motherwort or floradix herbal mineral supplement

For Heart Balancing - hawthorn, motherwort, ginseng or garlic

For Digestion - ginger, bitter tonics, dandelion or gentian root

For Hot Flashes - again check your personal balance, breathe into the hot flash; use motherwort, black cohosh, sage or yarrow

Bioflavonoids are anti-inflammatory, antiviral and circulation tonics. They ease sore joints, lubricate vaginal tissue, tone bladder, decrease hot flashes, lower risk of stroke and heart attack, and reduce muscle cramping. They have an estrogenic effect and are essential for the body to absorb vitamin C and can be found in buckwheat greens, yellow dock leaves, elder flowers, hawthorn berries, horsetail and rose hips.

For Herbs that promote Progesterone when menses are too frequent use vitex, sarsaparilla, wild yam or yarrow.

For Adrenal Support - siberian and american ginseng, rehmania, ligustrum and reishi mushrooms.

Mood Lifters - St. John’s wort, gingko or nettles.

Uterine Tonics - Dong quai, red raspberry leaf, and motherwort.

Urinary Tonics - Saw palmetto, marshmallow root or nettles.

For Hormone Balancing use geranium, rose and neroli combined or separately. 

For Mood Enhancing try chamomile, jasmine and neroli, combined or separately.

For Hot Flashes -tiger lily or fuchsia

For Mood Swings  - chamomile, wild rose, zinnia, black cohosh or lavender

For Hypersensitive - pink yarrow or beech

To Increase Creativity - Iris

For Exhaustion - aloe vera

My desire is to awaken a sense of adventure during this time of change and invoke the wise women to emerge. This can be an exciting time of movement and recreation. Remember to withdraw on occasion and to go deep within and reawaken the wisdom of the divine feminine.

References: Menopausal Years, The Wise Woman Way by Susan Weed; Women’s Herbs, Women’s Health by Christopher Hobbs and Kathi Keville; Acupressure Points for Women by Cathryn Bauer.

For more information on natural methods for menopause, you can reach Kimberly at (501) 609-9628 or reach her through email at kimmergy@juno.com. 

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Feature Article:

Limitations -What are they? 

by Deborah Deuel

It was during a time of quiet reflection that I found myself paying attention to some thought forms playing in my mind. Part of my personal meditation practice is to pay attention to the dominant, repeating thought forms as they slow within my mind. One of the thought forms that stood out strongly was around a past conversation with some friends. A favorite past time of these friends is to do a lot of connecting with nature and to work with sacred ceremony to strengthen their Divine connection and help heal Mother Earth.

Connecting to nature is something that I feel a lot of people enjoy and participate in. There is a lot to be said for the therapeutic benefits of sitting under a blue sky surrounded by fragrant flowers, tall trees, a quiet gentle breeze and nature’s smaller creatures. Taking the time to do that is of value to all of us. Like that old cliché says, “Take time to stop and smell the roses.”

The thought that was floating around in my mind on that day was the emotional reaction I was feeling to the apparent attachment and conviction my friends have to the concept of walking in nature as being so vital and important. Don’t get me wrong. I too feel a type of rejuvenation and connection to Spirit when in nature but being in nature is not always an available option for me. When I talk with anyone and I feel a strong, emotional attachment to things having to be a certain way in order to be effective or appropriate, it is in my nature to suggest and question that belief system. It is my experience that belief systems by nature are limiting. So why were these thoughts staying in my focus so strongly? What was I in need of resolving or understanding?

My immediate thoughts took me to look at the possibility of being envious of the ability of these friends to be able to walk through nature and explore the hillsides. Walking is something so many people take for granted and is something that still many people cannot do freely or without pain. I am one of those people that find walking a challenge and painful most of the time. As some readers know, I have a movement disorder called Dystonia. I do have times when walking is not as difficult, or I will push through the pain in order to participate with friends and loved ones.  So was this what these thoughts wanted me to deal with, my own limitations?

Having grown up in a location with many months of cold snowy weather, being with nature is also important to the rejuvenation of my soul and I too have experienced that divine connection within nature. The ability to communicate with the nature divas was something I would experience in these moments. One of the things I have done in my life was to bring nature to me. I mean if hiking and exploring is not an option, should a person be deprived of that joyous experience of connecting with nature? Of course not. Whenever possible I would drive to a location where I could walk a short distance and find a cozy, beautiful location to just be. The other joy I found was creating a garden environment. At one time, the home I lived in had extensive flowering gardens with flowering trees, a pond and several small creatures and birds to visit with.  It was a truly joyous experience.

A relocation of residence and then a physical relapse with my health lead to a time frame without convenient access to nature and to that experience. I did however have that reference point within me. So I began to explore my options while in meditation. Using my experience as a reference point, within a short time, I began to have the experience of communing with nature, of actually interacting on an inner level with the flowers and trees, with nature’s creatures and the spiritual divas. My experiences showed me ways of connecting to Mother Earth and other realms without physically being there.  Ah, now I am seeing were the thoughts in my mind are taking me.

Granted I still enjoy the opportunity to explore and be in nature, whether enjoying a patio garden or the day by the lake. The ability to share those experiences with friends would bring joy to my heart, but what I was beginning to understand in this moment was something about limitations. At first glance one would think that it was my physical limitation that was the issue, but it is not. As a result of what is seen as physical limitations, I was able to discover and explore very real alternatives to connecting with the divine and the natural world. I have a knowingness through my experiences that there is more then one way to achieve such bliss and peaceful connections and you don’t have to walk for miles to do that. Then it hit me. The thoughts in my mind all slowed down to reveal one clear point. What are limitations?

Another example would be when I was first introduced to meditation years ago. The accepted format shared by most of the teachers I met was to sit up straight, with your feet flat on the floor allowing the energy to move freely, or the traditional lotus position. Neither of these positions were a doable posture for me. So did this mean I was unable to meditate effectively? Not according to my experience of who I was. So I ignored the standard posture and then spent time working with my emotional body to allow myself permission to be different. Once I got over the mental and emotional hang-ups of not doing things ‘correctly’, I was able to turn my attention to the real objective - going within. The first image I became aware of was one of myself sitting straight and calm, and I discovered that on the ‘Inner’ I have no physical limitations. From that point on, I understood that once I was able to place my physical body in a comfortable position (regardless of how contorted I looked) and focused my attention inwards, I was able to see my true essence. I was able to meditate and travel beyond my own expectations. If I had bought into the belief system that meditating in a particular physical posture was the correct way in order to experience deep meditation, then I would never have discovered so many wonderful awareness’s about myself, and the universe.

In a sense, those with the natural ability to do things in the ‘normal’ way can also be bound by limitation. The very reason that they can do things in a simple and accepted format keeps them from exploring outside the box, keeping their experiences limited in many ways. There have been many situations throughout my life where my ‘inability’ to function in a format that many people take for granted has caused me frustration and a sense of isolation. I however, have turned my limitations into opportunities. I have managed to accomplish things that many people have not done and most people would think non-accomplishable with a movement disorder. I will be the first to admit that I may look a little strange in my functioning, but I have and do live a full life. A life not based in limitation but in opportunity. Opportunity to prove to myself and anyone else who cares to notice, that limitation is not a result of physical aliment but rather a mental or emotional belief. So the next time you find yourself doing something in a ‘normal’ format, functioning in a manner you take for granted as the way it is done, ask yourself this, “are you limiting yourself within a box simply because you do not question your ability?” … or … “do you stretch yourself beyond what you think you know?”

Limitations can be debilitating. Understanding where your limitations truly lie is a huge step towards exploring and embracing life fully, in the glory of your own unique Divinity.

Timeless Quotes

Argue for your limitations, and sure enough, they’re yours.
Richard Bach, Illusions

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When you are inspired by some great purpose, some extraordinary project, all your thoughts break their bonds; your mind transcends limitations, your consciousness expands in every direction, and you find yourself in a new, great and wonderful world. Dormant forces, faculties and talents become alive, and you discover yourself to be a greater person by far than you ever dreamed yourself to be.
Patanjali  (c. 1st to 3rd century BC)

Enzymes – An Important Link to Health

    By Susan Elsie - Holistic Nutritional Consultant
         & Deborah Deuel - Natural Health Consultant

“When other alternatives failed to bring the improvements they needed, they latched onto a new breakthrough in digestive enzyme technology. They steadfastly remained hopeful while working against a resistance to change, striving to use and refine this new-found alternative.”

[From Karen Defelice who wrote the book Enzymes and Autism and other Neurological Conditions. She shares her families journey with enzyme therapy. Check out the website at www.enzymestuff.com]

During the research on this topic, we discovered that enzymes deal with a variety of issues in maintaining optimum health. No matter who you are or what your age; enzymes are an essential aspect to your diet. The environment and processed foods that we take in all contribute to the desperate need for our bodies to ingest enzymes.

The body depends on enzymes to help purify the blood, break down sugars and fats, cleanse the colon, maintain healthy cholesterol levels and balanced energy levels along with proper body function and maintenance. With all the areas that enzymes address, you can see the enormous benefits to supplementation with enzymes.

Today, most people recognize that illness is related to improper diet and inadequate nutrition. Equally as import is supporting the body’s ability to absorb, breakdown and assimilate the nutrients we do take in. Elimination is also a critical part of the equation. Adequate elimination is very often overlooked in our society. It is also where many illnesses and weight problems get their start.

Fasting, juicing and diets rich in raw foods and herbs will help restore the body to health but this is not always an easy routine to introduce to a society saturated with fast foods, processed and over cooked foods. Introducing a healthier lifestyle takes time for many people and lifestyle changes can be done in a balanced format. Understanding that the cooked foods we eat no longer have the enzymes within them required to break them down, supplementation of enzymes makes total sense.

Research has shown that disease requires an acidic pH level within the body to survive. Keeping the body in a balanced, slightly alkaline pH is an important component to prevent disease and to slow down ageing. Enzymes react within the different ranges of pH and temperature and are destroyed easily by conventional and microwave cooking. All foods contain within them the very enzymes required to efficiently break them down but heating the food, even slightly in some cases, destroys the enzymes within the food. The result is your body is called upon to break down the food. This pulls from a variety of systems within the body including the immune system. Eventually, the body can no longer continue this breaking down and assimilating process, as the required nutrients for the process becomes depleted. Food becomes trapped and putrefies within the intestines and colon, leaching toxins into the body and other organs as it waits for an already over taxed system to eliminate this waste. The chemistry and biology that takes place during this process of course has been simplified, but you get the idea.

Enzymes are complex protein molecules found in every cell of the body and when activated are capable of specific functions such as the production of energy, the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide when we breathe and transferring energy to other molecules making it easier for them to be produced and utilized by the body. This also creates a type of domino effect causing the body to speed up its functions. The body contains 1300 enzymes within its design that are used to break down nutrients for absorption, rebuild cells and cause the body to function disease free.

By the age of 35, most healthy individuals have depleted their digestive enzymes. Here are some of the health issues that can benefit from the supplementation of enzymes. 

Indigestion, heartburn, gastric disorders, hypertension, nervousness, anxiety, nervous disorders, stress, flatulence, nutritional absorption, constipation, weight problems, fungal and yeast infestations, acute inflammation, infections, hypoglycemia, eating disorders, lack of energy, nutritional disorders, Immune system problems, hormonal imbalance, heavy metal detoxification, gallbladder stress, flu, colds, sinus congestion, parasites, cholesterol, hiatal hernias, duodenal ulcers, hyperactivity, hepatitis, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, diverticulosis, Crohn's disease, colitis, breast lumps, gout, back pain, canker sores, herpes, mucous congestion, arterial plaque, fatty acid balance, obesity, diabetes, PMS, Epstein Barr Virus, osteoporosis, aching joints, bone density loss, slow tissue repair, brittle hair and hair loss, insomnia, headaches, migraines and nightmares just to name a few.

Enzymes are beneficial in treating various dysfunctions within our bodies. They are absorbed by the body as intact molecules and are distributed to the body through the bloodstream as required. Enzymes have a strong supportive effect upon the entire immune system. White blood cells contain digestive enzymes such as alkaline phosphatase, lipase, protease, amylase and peptidase, which are part of the pancreatic juices, and are just part of the many enzymes that increase immune function.

Enough cannot be said as to the far-reaching implications and positive impact of enzymes on the body. Here is a listing of some enzymes and their main function.

Protease assists in the digestion of protein and increases the production of energy. Protease is also known to act as a scavenger of oxidized and damaged proteins. It is active in helping to eliminate blood toxins, enhancing the immune system, it addresses hormonal imbalances, speeds up wound and tissue repair, as well as helping to chelate heavy metals and remove their toxins.

Protease also breaks down protein to peptides and amino acids and Acid Stable Protease breaks down Acidic proteins. Papain and Bromelain also breaks down proteins. Bromelain, found in pineapple, is used to decrease inflammation in arthritis, rheumatism and muscular-skeletal injury. Research has proven Bromelain to be more effective than the commonly prescribed non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and contains no toxic side effects. Using fresh pineapple in small amounts or juicing pineapple, diluting it with a bit of filtered water is best. Canned or bottled juices that have been heated during the process no longer contain the enzymes.

Lipase breaks down fats and oils. Useful in weight control, maintaining and enhancing cardiovascular health, and helping maintain proper gall bladder function. Incomplete digestion of fats or triglycerides and other lipids (fats) allows fat to coat food particles and therefore interferes with the hydrolysis of other food components such as protein and carbohydrates. Normal digestion of dietary fat is accomplished by lipases with the assistance of bile produced by the liver and normally supplied from the gallbladder. Bile’s function is to bring ingested fats into emulsion in order to facilitate the work of the lipases. Incomplete digestion of fats can result in diarrhea or essential fatty acid deficiency. Adequate absorption of essential fatty acids is necessary to maintain membrane structure in cells throughout the body and to maintain healthy skin.

Amylase breaks down carbohydrates, starches, and sugars that are prevalent in potatoes, fruits, vegetables and snack foods. Amyloglucosidase (Glucoamylase) also breaks down starch and glucan bonds going one step beyond Amylase. Supplementation with amylase allows the digestion of carbohydrates during their transit through the gastrointestinal tract.

Lactase breaks down lactose that is found in milk sugars and aids in the digestion of lactose from milk and diary products. This is also useful for individuals suffering from lactose intolerance.

Pectinase breaks down pectin found in fruits and allows these vital nutrients to be utilized by our body.

Invertase (Sucrase) is a catalyst for the inversion of sucrose or table sugar into glucose and fructose therefore assisting in the digestion of monosacharides (sugar).    

Malt Diastase digests maltose, malt and grain sugars and breaks down complex and simple sugars.

Maltase helps digest maltose resulting from the amylase hydrolysis of starch.

Alpha Galactosidase breaks down raffinose, stachyose and melibiose and is the active ingredient found in Beano. Alpha Galactosidase (Beano) helps to prevent gas, bloating and pressure caused by many healthful foods like broccoli, cabbage, carrots, onions, peppers, corn, cauliflower, brussel sprouts, legumes and peas.

Cellulase helps to digest cellulose in the diet and increases the availability of anthocyanidins, which are powerful antioxidants from grapes and other berries. Cellulase breaks down this fiber so the nutrients from fruits and vegetables can be easily absorbed.

Hemicellulase is a group of enzymes that hydrolyzes the complex polysaccharides known as hemicelluloses. It also increases protein absorption from various grains.

Lactobacillus Acidophilus/Bifobacterium bifidum - Probiotics are often called "friendly flora or friendly        bacteria" assisting the lower digestive tract to help maintain the proper distribution of good bacteria. It also helps with maintaining proper pH balance by encouraging the formation of lactic acid. Lactic acid lowers the pH of the colon        preventing the growth of harmful bacteria.

Phytase breaks down phosphate and digests phytate. Phytate is a mineral-binding agent that reduces the bio- availability of certain minerals such as zinc, iron, and calcium.

Researchers have proven that processing or cooking foods kill virtually all of the enzymes contained within that food. These food enzymes are essential in the first step of proper digestion, absorption and the usage of vital nutrients contained in the foods we eat. Supplementation is so essential to the vitality and functioning of our bodies.

There are also a wide variety of herbs that assist with the functioning of enzymes and the supporting of various systems within the body. There is a large volume of information on the web regarding the positive effects of enzyme supplementation for maintaining vitality, as well as, their use in treating severe illness including cancer. There are also many books on the topic of enzymes and their use.

A very good resource book for information on enzymes and natural sources for supplementation is Prescription for   Nutritional Healing by James and Phyllis Balch.

We hope this article will peak your curiosity and help you to see the benefits of this mighty component towards your own health, vitality and longevity.

The following are some website links offering information on enzymes and herbs for health.

http://www.anti-aginghealthsolutions.com

http://www.enzymeuniversity.com 

http://www.healthynewage.com/symptoms.html

http://www.dr-gonzalez.com/history_of_treatment_txt.htm

http://altmedicine.about.com

Also do check out http://www.enzymestuff.com - This site shares a variety of information and the story of a family’s journey using enzymes to treat Autism. 

To order Prescription for  Nutritional Healing by James and Phyllis Balch from amazon.com, click on the link below.

 
Prescription for Nutritional Healing: A Practical A-Z Reference to Drug-Free Remedies Using Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs, and Food Supplements (Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 3rd Ed)