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Integrating Craniosacral Therapy and the Meridians

This article presents an integration of Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy and Chinese Medicine. It is a study in progress. Enjoy! Source: By Dr. Arthur Akhmetsafin, M.D. (Department of Neurology and Traditional Medicine of Pavlov`s State University of St.-Petersburg) “…We should point out some common traits of the “craniosacral” conception and Chinese medicine. Among all the systems of body function an evident analogue of the craniosacral system is so called “governing vessel”, or Du Mai (督脉), one of the most important “pulsating vessels” in the system of “Eight extraordinary vessels” – Ba Qi Mai (八奇脉), and, in particular, this is “the Sea of Yang” –…

Vanquish a Virus with Food & Lifestyle

By Jane Barthelemy. Did you know there are over 400 different viruses that can affect your health? And over 200 viruses that can cause a common cold? No matter if you have the flu or another virus, there’s a LOT you can do to build your immune system and eat in ways that will clear a virus. Other virus-based illnesses include chicken pox, mumps, hepatitis, meningitis, pneumonia, herpes, mononucleosis, Epstein-Barr, and AIDS. It’s time to say good-bye to viruses! What Is a Virus? A virus is a small organism that can only replicate inside the living cells of another organism. Viruses can infect all life forms…

How to Oxygenate Your Blood

By Jane Barthelemy Our bodies were designed to live in a high-oxygen environment at a time when over 30% of the air we breathed was oxygen. Today, oxygen levels are 20% to 22% in most areas. OSHA law requires a minimum 19.5% in workplaces, but levels in polluted areas can be as low as 15%. In an optimum environment, our cells are rich in oxygen, so they can be rejuvenated as we sleep. Other benefits of adequate levels of oxygen are higher energy levels, enhanced brain function, and lower stress. We can overcome fatigue, look and feel younger. A low oxygen environment deprives…

Preventing Parkinson’s and Neuropathy

Over one million Americans live with Parkinson’s disease. An additional 100,000 are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease each year, with countless cases unreported. Worldwide, 7 to 10 million people live with Parkinson’s disease. Men are 1 1/2 times more likely to get Parkinson’s than women. Neuropathy is a disease that affects an estimated 20 million Americans, and 60% of diabetics suffer from it. Both Parkinson’s and Neuropathy are neuro-degenerative diseases involving the brain and peripheral nervous system. Although great progress has been made by the pharmaceutical industry to develop medications to reduce discomfort, unfortunately few resources have been devoted to learn…

How to Self-Test for Adrenal Fatigue

By Jane Barthelemy. Do You Have Adrenal Fatigue? Here’s how to test yourself at home. Do you feel tired, worn out, and have low energy no matter how much you rest, or how many doctors you visit? Weak adrenal function can be healed, and your energy can be restored. Although doctors see millions of patients suffering from Adrenal Fatigue, sadly they are unlikely to diagnose the condition. The reasons have to do with money and the way the medical industry is organized. Our medical industry revolves around testing, diagnosis, and medication. Testing for Adrenal Fatigue is not like testing for…

10 Ways to Boost Your Immune System

By Jane Barthelemy. Your immune system is your most precious resource. In the past 100 years, changes in the global micro-biome have challenged our delicate internal body eco-systems, precipitating many of the major health issues we face today. Our environment is continually infused with new chemicals, additives, toxins, bizarre microbes, vaccines, and antibiotics never previously known on Earth. Autoimmune diseases are now in epidemic proportions, and they can all be traced back to weak immunity. Strengthening your immune system is no longer a luxury or a voluntary elective – it’s an absolute necessity for modern life. Nowadays it is more critical than ever to…

Should You Go Gluten-Free?

By Jane Barthelemy. Are you ready for a new perspective on gluten-free? Bread is the staff of life. And money! Gluten-free is the fastest growing niche in grocery stores. The gluten-free market was recently valued at $4.63 billion per year, and projected to grow to $7.59 billion within a short time. We often blame gluten for our health issues, such as inflammation, indigestion, headaches, and emotional blues. While it is true that gluten reactions are increasingly common, other important factors not mentioned by the media or medical industry, can confuse the issue, trigger discomfort and cause weight gain. Such as: 1) Many experts are calling gluten-free a scam, including the doctor that invented…

What IS the Immune System, Anyway?

By Jane Barthelemy. Many people ask me why they tend to come down with colds and flu. In a group of people where someone is sick, they’re always the first person to catch a bug. Our common understanding of the immune system is based on bit of everything – traditional beliefs, our doctor’s medical advice, our parents, the media, pharmaceutical ads, personal experience, etc. This article explores both Western and Chinese medicine on the immune system. Recently a totally new world of discovery has opened the scientific community, changing overnight our view of our immune system in enormous and colorful detail. This new knowledge holds great…

6 Surprising Steps to Healthy Bones

By Jane Barthelemy. Millions of people suffer from maladies of the joints and bones. Joint pain and bone fractures are major causes of disability. Arthritis affects 1 in 5 adults. Osteoporosis affects approximately 54 million Americans. Studies show that both bone diseases are directly linked to chronic acidic ph in the body. Sadly, many doctors do not address this root cause of bone disease, instead prescribing pain-killers or joint replacement, each having dangerous side effects and risks. What’s Arthritis? Arthritis means “joint inflammation”. Also called osteoarthritis, it is characterized by the wearing away of the cartilage attached to the joint surfaces. The role…

Break Your Sugar Cravings Painlessly

By Jane Barthelemy. It’s 3:3o pm, your brain is getting foggy, your energy is a bit low, your nerves are on edge, and you need a sweet snack. Sound familiar? Sugar cravings are a very physical reality in our lives. Sugar stimulates the brain’s reward centers through the neuro-transmitter dopamine, just like other addictive drugs. Foods high in fat and sugar stimulate