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I’m aware of all the benefits of meditating, but I can’t get my mind to ‘go blank’ for
half an hour. Any ideas?
Jolene, Marshfield WI
It isn’t necessary to get your mind to go blank, so you can remove that goal from your
intentions list. Repeating a mantra is helpful, whether it is the standard ‘om’, or
whatever comes to you, or just to focus on rhythmic breathing while thinking “breathe
in…. breathe out”. You may still be distracted, and when you are, just gently and
quietly go back to your initial focus. Meditation also doesn’t have to be 30 minutes in
length to be effective, or in a still, seated, position. Anything that quiets your mind
while you direct your focus to the present moment is meditative. The most important
thing is to do it every day.
Are your services covered by health insurance?
Sandi H., Appleton, WI
No, and it is presently to your advantage that they are not. Being self-pay, you and your
HHP are completely in charge. You are allowed the freedom to choose which
services you want to receive, for what reason, and how often. With today’s high
deductibles, there is a good chance you’d be paying out of pocket anyway.
Processing insurance claims takes a lot of time, so not having to do that, or abide by
insurance company rules, allows holistic practitioners to keep their session fees
affordable, and to offer reductions and incentives as appropriate.
Why all the differences in types of energy work? How do I choose?
Laurie W., Menasha, WI
The basic concept is the same: channeling energy in order to raise the recipient’s
personal energy to a higher, healthier, vibration. Many of the differences are little
more than labeling or minor details, and giving the technique a new name. Basically
this has been done for personalization purposes… taking something out there and
making it our own. I personally offer several techniques so I can develop a program
best suited to the individual needs of my clients. Start with the service which appeals
to you most when viewing or hearing a brief description, and work with a practitioner
on making it your own.
I still have past emotional issues that no matter what I do, I can’t forget them.
What would be the quickest resolution to that?
Beth V. - Kaukauna, WI
Part of the issue is that you are trying to forget, and forgetting, as you have found, is
unrealistic. A better approach would be to heal and release these experiences in
order to lessen their present and future effects on you. I would recommend
combination/alternating sessions of Reiki and EFT. Reiki is a powerful hands-on
healing method that, among many other benefits, encourages the release of negative
emotions. EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) makes use of tapping on the energy
meridians (the same points used in acupuncture) to further dissipate these emotions
and their negative effects on you.
What purpose does using crystals serve when you are doing energy work?
Barbara - Red River, NM
Crystals are composed of minute particles (atoms) which carry their own vibrations
and energy. When you hold certain crystals, they can seem warmer or colder than the
temperature of your hand. Metaphysically, they are capable of receiving, projecting,
and reflecting light, and light is the highest form of energy known. The energies of
crystals assist in releasing emotional, mental and spiritual blocks, which realign your
personal energy to promote well-being. During healing work, crystals are strategically
placed on or around the body, and it is said that their use is similar to having extra sets
of hands working on you throughout a session.
Does a person have to stop seeing their regular doctor or psychologist in order to
receive and benefit from holistic and energy practices?
Georgia - Allentown, PA
No, not at all. Holistic services easily integrate with standard medical and
psychological treatments. If a person has an existing medical diagnosis or
psychological condition, it is recommended that they work with licensed health care
professionals in addition to receiving holistic recommendations. Energy healing
works in conjunction with, and will enhance and improve the results of, all other forms
of practice, including prescription drugs, surgery, psychological evaluation,
chiropractic adjustments, and any other methods of conventional and alternative care.
How do you use Reiki for birthing?
Dana M. - Greenleaf, WI
Relaxation and pain management are critical during birthing, for both mother and
child. As a gentle, noninvasive, healing and relaxation technique, Reiki energy can
be used in several ways during childbirth: throughout pregnancy, hands-on during
labor, and distantly when privacy is an issue. Distant Reiki involves a specific
meditation done by a trained practitioner, either during or in advance of an event. As
odd as that may sound, numerous testimonies confirm the effectiveness of Distant
Reiki. An expectant mother, and/or her birthing partner, can also be taught how to use
Reiki for childbirth and other purposes once they are attuned to Reiki energy.
I’ve come across the term ‘raindrop therapy’. What is it, and what are the
benefits?
Matthew - Shakopee, MN
Raindrop therapy makes use of the application of essential oils to the feet, neck and
back, to bring mind/body/spirit into energetic alignment. Using pure, therapeutic oils
(natural plant extracts), they are dispensed several inches above the back and
allowed to fall like raindrops onto the skin, hence the name. Essential oils have an
energetic charge, and when applied properly with Reiki and Vitaflex motion, enhance
the oils’ ability to relax and heal. They have been used for centuries (think
frankincense and myrrh) to promote well-being by activating their natural properties.
Is Reiki beneficial to animals?
Michael V. - Little Chute, WI
Very much so. Animals are quite sensitive to their environment, and especially
receptive to Reiki energy healing. Since their communication is nonverbal, animals
respond to the energy instinctively with no verbal thoughts to question or block it, and
will frequently and instinctively change positions until they feel the energy flow where
they need it most. Animals often heal more quickly and easily than we do, again
because they know what they need, and because they hold no judgments. Even for
animals who are already healthy, Reiki assists in maintaining health, enhancing
relaxation, and providing an emotional sense of peace.
What does it mean to be a Holistic Health Practitioner?
Charmaine - Winter Park, CO
Defining ‘holistic’ as the balance between mind, body and spirit, a Holistic Health
Practitioner works with wellness, healing, prevention, maintenance, and longevity. An
HHP may specialize, or have a general knowledge in numerous areas involving a
client’s care, examples of which are: energy healing, essential oils/aromatherapy,
meditation, breath work, supplements, nutrition, exercise, spiritual counseling, and
lifestyle coaching. Holistic health care addresses not only symptoms, but the entire
person and the body’s ability to heal itself using natural approaches, as well as
encouraging the client to become involved in the self-care process.
I would like to experience your services, but I’m still not sure I ‘get it’. Will that
make the sessions less beneficial for me?
Melanie - Oshkosh, WI
I doubt that anyone, even those with decades of experience, truly ‘gets it’. Energy
healing techniques improve and enhance health and quality of life regardless of
whether you understand those techniques, or even believe they can be of benefit to
you. We involve sources of energy every day that we may not completely understand,
such as the flipping of a light switch to brighten a room, turning a key to start the car, or
logging on to our computers. My most originally skeptical clients have been
convinced and amazed at their first sessions, and their newly opened minds served to
bring further benefit in subsequent treatments.
I’ve been seeing the frequent mention of energy healing and energy work, is this
something new?
Amanda - Neenah, WI
Energy work is centuries old, but our understanding of it is becoming more evolved.
Everyone, and every thing, is a form of energy. Just as we have a physical body and a
mental body, we also have an energy body. Energy healing works to balance, restore
and rejuvenate the energy body with positive, noninvasive, therapeutic techniques.
Where negative energies such as stress, poor habits, and toxins trigger illness and
dysfunction, it only makes sense that wellness and healing can be obtained through
the use of applied positive energy.
Are holistic care and energy work beneficial to people who suffer from arthritis?
What about other age-related problems such as general aches and pains?
Marion - Ventura, CA
Many ‘age-related problems’ are not as specifically related to chronological age, as
they are to simply repeating the same habits and routines over a longer period of
time. Holistic care promotes the healthy balance between mind, body and spirit. In a
nutshell: keeping all three active to the best of your abilities, as well as flexing those
abilities. Energy work addresses the subtle, and not so subtle, balances and
imbalances in our mental, physical, and spiritual energy systems. Relaxation, pain
management and relief, and an improved sense of well-being can be achieved at any
time. Age is irrelevant.
I am a person who on a daily basis has chronic back and neck pain. I have lived
with this for many years. I do on occasion take medication and with the help of
chiropractic care manage to keep the pain to a minimum. I noted on your web site
that you can do Reiki from a distance. Could this type of treatment work for me??
Would I receive all the healing benefits (mind, body and spirit) of a Reiki treatment
or do you concentrate on one thing at a time?
Chris S. - New Brunswick, Canada
Reiki works quite well from a distance, as Reiki channels healing energy from the
Universe's energy sources in order to do its work. Before I begin a session, whether
hands-on or distant, I set an intention based on what the client is in need of, and
energy will flow to fulfill that need. So, in your case, if you were to request healing for
your back issues, as well as having other requests for mind and/or body and/or spirit,
they would all be incorporated into the same session. Or sometimes just a general
request is made 'for the recipient's highest good'.
The success rate varies with both hands-on and distant work - depending on how
serious the physical issues are, how long they've been in existence, what methods of
self-care the client is using, etc. All in all, I see no reason why distant healing wouldn't
be of benefit to you, and I look forward to our working together.
I'm experiencing a lot of stress in my life, how can your services help me?
JB - Appleton
Stress reduction is just one of many issues that can be helped tremendously with
hands-on services. Sessions are held in an atmosphere of low-lighting, soft music,
and peaceful tranquility. Reiki in itself is a centuries old, proven stress reduction
technique. As a recipient, all you have to do is lie down and breathe. There's nothing
stressful about that.
half an hour. Any ideas?
Jolene, Marshfield WI
It isn’t necessary to get your mind to go blank, so you can remove that goal from your
intentions list. Repeating a mantra is helpful, whether it is the standard ‘om’, or
whatever comes to you, or just to focus on rhythmic breathing while thinking “breathe
in…. breathe out”. You may still be distracted, and when you are, just gently and
quietly go back to your initial focus. Meditation also doesn’t have to be 30 minutes in
length to be effective, or in a still, seated, position. Anything that quiets your mind
while you direct your focus to the present moment is meditative. The most important
thing is to do it every day.
Are your services covered by health insurance?
Sandi H., Appleton, WI
No, and it is presently to your advantage that they are not. Being self-pay, you and your
HHP are completely in charge. You are allowed the freedom to choose which
services you want to receive, for what reason, and how often. With today’s high
deductibles, there is a good chance you’d be paying out of pocket anyway.
Processing insurance claims takes a lot of time, so not having to do that, or abide by
insurance company rules, allows holistic practitioners to keep their session fees
affordable, and to offer reductions and incentives as appropriate.
Why all the differences in types of energy work? How do I choose?
Laurie W., Menasha, WI
The basic concept is the same: channeling energy in order to raise the recipient’s
personal energy to a higher, healthier, vibration. Many of the differences are little
more than labeling or minor details, and giving the technique a new name. Basically
this has been done for personalization purposes… taking something out there and
making it our own. I personally offer several techniques so I can develop a program
best suited to the individual needs of my clients. Start with the service which appeals
to you most when viewing or hearing a brief description, and work with a practitioner
on making it your own.
I still have past emotional issues that no matter what I do, I can’t forget them.
What would be the quickest resolution to that?
Beth V. - Kaukauna, WI
Part of the issue is that you are trying to forget, and forgetting, as you have found, is
unrealistic. A better approach would be to heal and release these experiences in
order to lessen their present and future effects on you. I would recommend
combination/alternating sessions of Reiki and EFT. Reiki is a powerful hands-on
healing method that, among many other benefits, encourages the release of negative
emotions. EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) makes use of tapping on the energy
meridians (the same points used in acupuncture) to further dissipate these emotions
and their negative effects on you.
What purpose does using crystals serve when you are doing energy work?
Barbara - Red River, NM
Crystals are composed of minute particles (atoms) which carry their own vibrations
and energy. When you hold certain crystals, they can seem warmer or colder than the
temperature of your hand. Metaphysically, they are capable of receiving, projecting,
and reflecting light, and light is the highest form of energy known. The energies of
crystals assist in releasing emotional, mental and spiritual blocks, which realign your
personal energy to promote well-being. During healing work, crystals are strategically
placed on or around the body, and it is said that their use is similar to having extra sets
of hands working on you throughout a session.
Does a person have to stop seeing their regular doctor or psychologist in order to
receive and benefit from holistic and energy practices?
Georgia - Allentown, PA
No, not at all. Holistic services easily integrate with standard medical and
psychological treatments. If a person has an existing medical diagnosis or
psychological condition, it is recommended that they work with licensed health care
professionals in addition to receiving holistic recommendations. Energy healing
works in conjunction with, and will enhance and improve the results of, all other forms
of practice, including prescription drugs, surgery, psychological evaluation,
chiropractic adjustments, and any other methods of conventional and alternative care.
How do you use Reiki for birthing?
Dana M. - Greenleaf, WI
Relaxation and pain management are critical during birthing, for both mother and
child. As a gentle, noninvasive, healing and relaxation technique, Reiki energy can
be used in several ways during childbirth: throughout pregnancy, hands-on during
labor, and distantly when privacy is an issue. Distant Reiki involves a specific
meditation done by a trained practitioner, either during or in advance of an event. As
odd as that may sound, numerous testimonies confirm the effectiveness of Distant
Reiki. An expectant mother, and/or her birthing partner, can also be taught how to use
Reiki for childbirth and other purposes once they are attuned to Reiki energy.
I’ve come across the term ‘raindrop therapy’. What is it, and what are the
benefits?
Matthew - Shakopee, MN
Raindrop therapy makes use of the application of essential oils to the feet, neck and
back, to bring mind/body/spirit into energetic alignment. Using pure, therapeutic oils
(natural plant extracts), they are dispensed several inches above the back and
allowed to fall like raindrops onto the skin, hence the name. Essential oils have an
energetic charge, and when applied properly with Reiki and Vitaflex motion, enhance
the oils’ ability to relax and heal. They have been used for centuries (think
frankincense and myrrh) to promote well-being by activating their natural properties.
Is Reiki beneficial to animals?
Michael V. - Little Chute, WI
Very much so. Animals are quite sensitive to their environment, and especially
receptive to Reiki energy healing. Since their communication is nonverbal, animals
respond to the energy instinctively with no verbal thoughts to question or block it, and
will frequently and instinctively change positions until they feel the energy flow where
they need it most. Animals often heal more quickly and easily than we do, again
because they know what they need, and because they hold no judgments. Even for
animals who are already healthy, Reiki assists in maintaining health, enhancing
relaxation, and providing an emotional sense of peace.
What does it mean to be a Holistic Health Practitioner?
Charmaine - Winter Park, CO
Defining ‘holistic’ as the balance between mind, body and spirit, a Holistic Health
Practitioner works with wellness, healing, prevention, maintenance, and longevity. An
HHP may specialize, or have a general knowledge in numerous areas involving a
client’s care, examples of which are: energy healing, essential oils/aromatherapy,
meditation, breath work, supplements, nutrition, exercise, spiritual counseling, and
lifestyle coaching. Holistic health care addresses not only symptoms, but the entire
person and the body’s ability to heal itself using natural approaches, as well as
encouraging the client to become involved in the self-care process.
I would like to experience your services, but I’m still not sure I ‘get it’. Will that
make the sessions less beneficial for me?
Melanie - Oshkosh, WI
I doubt that anyone, even those with decades of experience, truly ‘gets it’. Energy
healing techniques improve and enhance health and quality of life regardless of
whether you understand those techniques, or even believe they can be of benefit to
you. We involve sources of energy every day that we may not completely understand,
such as the flipping of a light switch to brighten a room, turning a key to start the car, or
logging on to our computers. My most originally skeptical clients have been
convinced and amazed at their first sessions, and their newly opened minds served to
bring further benefit in subsequent treatments.
I’ve been seeing the frequent mention of energy healing and energy work, is this
something new?
Amanda - Neenah, WI
Energy work is centuries old, but our understanding of it is becoming more evolved.
Everyone, and every thing, is a form of energy. Just as we have a physical body and a
mental body, we also have an energy body. Energy healing works to balance, restore
and rejuvenate the energy body with positive, noninvasive, therapeutic techniques.
Where negative energies such as stress, poor habits, and toxins trigger illness and
dysfunction, it only makes sense that wellness and healing can be obtained through
the use of applied positive energy.
Are holistic care and energy work beneficial to people who suffer from arthritis?
What about other age-related problems such as general aches and pains?
Marion - Ventura, CA
Many ‘age-related problems’ are not as specifically related to chronological age, as
they are to simply repeating the same habits and routines over a longer period of
time. Holistic care promotes the healthy balance between mind, body and spirit. In a
nutshell: keeping all three active to the best of your abilities, as well as flexing those
abilities. Energy work addresses the subtle, and not so subtle, balances and
imbalances in our mental, physical, and spiritual energy systems. Relaxation, pain
management and relief, and an improved sense of well-being can be achieved at any
time. Age is irrelevant.
I am a person who on a daily basis has chronic back and neck pain. I have lived
with this for many years. I do on occasion take medication and with the help of
chiropractic care manage to keep the pain to a minimum. I noted on your web site
that you can do Reiki from a distance. Could this type of treatment work for me??
Would I receive all the healing benefits (mind, body and spirit) of a Reiki treatment
or do you concentrate on one thing at a time?
Chris S. - New Brunswick, Canada
Reiki works quite well from a distance, as Reiki channels healing energy from the
Universe's energy sources in order to do its work. Before I begin a session, whether
hands-on or distant, I set an intention based on what the client is in need of, and
energy will flow to fulfill that need. So, in your case, if you were to request healing for
your back issues, as well as having other requests for mind and/or body and/or spirit,
they would all be incorporated into the same session. Or sometimes just a general
request is made 'for the recipient's highest good'.
The success rate varies with both hands-on and distant work - depending on how
serious the physical issues are, how long they've been in existence, what methods of
self-care the client is using, etc. All in all, I see no reason why distant healing wouldn't
be of benefit to you, and I look forward to our working together.
I'm experiencing a lot of stress in my life, how can your services help me?
JB - Appleton
Stress reduction is just one of many issues that can be helped tremendously with
hands-on services. Sessions are held in an atmosphere of low-lighting, soft music,
and peaceful tranquility. Reiki in itself is a centuries old, proven stress reduction
technique. As a recipient, all you have to do is lie down and breathe. There's nothing
stressful about that.
I have way too much anxiety, complicated by depression. How do energy healing,
Reiki and holistic health practice address that? Can you help me without hearing
my whole life story?
Hilary J. - Iowa
Yes. Holistic practice treats the person as a whole, with a mind/body/spirit
connection that is individual to each client’s desires and needs. Reiki works to
detect and remove energy blocks so the recipient can let go of worry, anger and past
hurts through deep relaxation. Further balance can be achieved through diet and
exercise recommendations, lifestyle advice, supplements, yoga, aromatherapy, and
spiritual counseling (which is not the same as psychotherapy). Depending on the
severity, a stand-alone or combination of techniques may be used, as well as
integrating with professional practices outside that realm.
Can energy work and holistic services help me with my weight loss goals?
Lori Q., Oshkosh, WI
Yes, on several levels. Overeating is frequently caused by stress, boredom and
anxiety, which can be remedied through the relaxing benefits of holistics and energy
therapy. It has been discovered that the lack of quality sleep has an adverse effect
on metabolism and weight loss, and those same approaches are excellent for
promoting restorative sleep. Through energy balancing and self-awareness,
emotional blocks to weight loss success are addressed and removed. As a self-care
mechanism, better dietary choices can be recommended… for one, the elimination
of processed foods. That’s just the beginning, and there is no better time to begin
than today.
Does your type of healing help with bipolar?
KT, Escanaba, MI
Holistic and energy techniques are based on the fact that everything is energy and
holds its own frequency and energetic charge. You will hear this sometimes referred
to as the energy body; spirit; aura; the chakra system; and other terms. We are all
energy (spirit/soul) first, and physical body second, so holistic principles focus on the
connection of mind, body and spirit, treating the individual as an entire system
instead of as separate parts. When any component of the system is out of balance, it
will eventually affect the rest.
All illness begins with imbalances in the energy body, and I work with a combination
of holistic and energy techniques to correct imbalances in the system, as well as
practical advice and lifestyle coaching. In my experience with bipolar, the results can
vary from promoting a better connection between the person and their prescribed
medications, to eliminating medications completely - depending on the individual
and the seriousness of their symptoms.
I was wondering what I could do to pull more energy from myself & around me to
keep up with important things even when my MS acts up & decreases my energy
levels. I seem to have the most trouble with keeping a steady exercise program.
CK, Appleton
I would recommend a visualization meditation: Surround yourself with golden white
healing light and breathe it in - deep breaths counting to 10, hold for 10, exhale for 10
- and with every exhale, visualize all fatigue and barriers to wellness being lifted from
your body and charged with light. Continue this practice for at least five minutes. You
should do this every day, as many times as you feel is needed.
Make a commitment to yourself that you will do something for exercise every day, and
on the days that are more physically difficult, listen to your body and adjust the
intensity, even if all you end up doing are some basic stretches. When your body is
okay and it's simply your motivation that's low, choose an exercise that challenges
you (but not over the top) and tell yourself you only have to do 15 minutes. After 15
minutes, you'll more than likely feel good enough to keep going - if not, give yourself
a break and allow yourself to stop and promise yourself you'll do better tomorrow. On
the days you let yourself quit after 15 minutes, do another 15 minute routine later the
same day. Good luck, and let me know how it goes.
I was recently diagnosed with a terminal illness. Is it too late for me to benefit
from a natural point of view?
Mariel N. - Freedom, WI
It's never too late to focus on wellness. You were diagnosed through medical
science, which is centered on disease and elimination of disease. Medical
diagnostics can be of great value, but they are not the final word. There are several
mind-body-spirit strategies that can be put into place: nutrition, supplements,
meditation, energy work, etc. - many times using a combination of methods, as well
as the integration of holistic and medical techniques. Best case scenario is that
you'll beat the odds; and if not, at the very least, a natural approach will inspire a
sense of peace and improved quality of life.
What one piece of advice would you give for a person to self-improve their
spiritual wellness?
Maria - Fond du Lac, WI
What a wonderful question for this time of year. And the answer is: Maintain an
Attitude of Gratitude. Consciously make note of what you can be grateful for, along
with a positive reason why, even if it isn’t particularly your dream or first choice. “I am
grateful for transportation because it takes me to visit my family and friends”. The
specifics of your vehicle is irrelevant… the visit is equally meaningful whether you got
there in a Moped or Mercedes. By consistently practicing the Attitude of Gratitude,
your spiritual energy level will increase. With the holistic nature of the
mind/body/spirit connection, you will be improving your mental and physical health
as well. Keep a gratitude journal and add five entries daily. It works, I promise.
Can you give me some information on reflexology?
Lisa W. - Garden City, AL
Reflexology is a whole-body method of stimulating reflex areas in the feet, hands and
ears that correspond to glands, organs and various body parts. Remember any
charts you’ve seen of muscle and nerve pathways, and the expansive array of
interconnection. More than a hand and foot massage, Reflexology releases stress
and tension in the areas of focus, facilitating the body’s healing process, and
improving lymph flow and blood circulation. Reflexology calms the nervous system,
reduces stress, releases toxins and strengthens the body’s immunity. As an added
benefit, it feels great too.
What kind of other "tools" do you use in Reiki, for example crystals, heated
stones, and what type of benefits will you get from these?
Dee S. - Perry, Iowa
My first session with a client includes the initial intake and assessment, and a full
hands-on Reiki session focusing on ten of the main energy centers of the body. This
allows a complete mind/body/spirit connection with source energy, and gives both
practitioner and client a feel for what is needed to accelerate and amplify the process
of wellness. Additional tools, such as gemstones, essential oils (aromatherapy),
heated or cooled lightweight stones, and therapeutic crystals, are used in subsequent
sessions after evaluation of the individual client's needs. These tools are of benefit
because everything is made of energy and has its own electrical/magnetic charge
and vibration. The use of these energies assists the process of energy healing in a
positive manner, comparable to having an extra set of hands during the session.
I will be starting chemotherapy for breast cancer. Can Reiki minimize some of
the side effects of the chemo? How about distance healing?
Janet - Lake Zurich, IL
Reiki and a holistic (mind/body/spirit) approach are excellent tools to use within your
treatment program. Sessions are relaxing, gentle and non-invasive, providing
benefit on all levels: pain management; reduction of anxiety and depression; easing
the side effects of chemo and radio therapies; promoting a positive attitude; and
more readily connecting you with spirit - all of which lead the body to wholeness.
Distant healing only differs by the absence of personal contact. Additionally, the
technique of self-Reiki can easily be learned and used on a regular basis in between
treatments.
Can Reiki enhance my sex life?
Lisa - Wisconsin
Of course it can. Reiki can enhance, rejuvenate and assist with Anything and
Everything, based on the desires and intentions of the client, which is discussed at
the beginning of each treatment. Energy healing works with the energy centers
(Chakras) of the body, with each Chakra having an assigned purpose. Sexuality is
part of the sacral Chakra's purpose, and the sacral Chakra is addressed for 5
minutes during an initial 45 minute session... longer during follow-up sessions if the
practitioner and client feel it is needed. Reiki is also so relaxing and therapeutic
from a holistic (mind/body/spirit) perspective, that the benefits from stress reduction
alone can spark new interest and adventure - even more so when both partners have
been balanced and renewed.
In relation to reclaiming our children, and personally feeling you should never give
a child under 2 any medicines, what holistic - daily or frequent - remedy would
you recommend for this age range of children to keep them moderately to
significantly healthy during this period of their life?
Eddie - Fishers, Indiana
I agree with your position that unless there is an obvious medical need, that children
should be allowed to maintain the perfect natural state they were born into. Babies
and toddlers benefit greatly from energy work (Reiki), both hands-on and distantly.
Their innocence and acceptance is a perfect combination. Additionally, a balanced,
healthy diet, with a low percentage of sugars and additives, as well as a household
free of harsh chemicals, will assist the body; age-appropriate play activities, both
alone and with others, will stimulate the mind; and the spirit will be nurtured with
Unconditional Love. Tell your child on a daily basis, even when they are asleep, how
loved and perfect they are; and remember: The best thing a man can do for his
children is to love their mother.
What is your philosophy, as it stands, with lemon/lemon juice being a cure-all? Do
you agree that a glass of one lemon, warm water and spoon of honey a day will
keep many viruses at bay?
Steve - Tartu, Estonia
Lemon juice is internally cleansing, specifically in the area of detoxifying and
improving liver function. A full lemon is pretty strong though, unless it's a big glass.
Half a lemon will do, as it is not necessarily a case of more is better. Honey has anti-
viral properties, so yes, the concoction can keep many viruses at bay.
A co-worker has regular Reiki sessions, but she can’t explain what it is other than
it having given her almost complete relief from fibromyalgia pain and fatigue. I’m
thinking of checking it out, but I don’t have fibromyalgia or pain, I'm just really tired
all the time.
Jennifer S. - Kaukauna, WI
Reiki falls into the category of energy healing, and is the method I use most often in
my practice. Reiki is gentle, hands-on, and performed while the client is lying down,
fully clothed, in a relaxing, peaceful, setting. Reiki energy has a healing frequency
that promotes balance, physical energy, health and well-being in any circumstance,
so it doesn’t matter that your situation is different from hers. As your co-worker will
attest, Reiki is easier to experience than it is to define. The only way to understand is
to try it for yourself.
How can I improve my visualization skills?
LuAnn, Appleton, WI
A great way to improve visualization skills is to make a vision board, or have a vision
journal. Sit down with a stack of magazines, brochures, photos, etc. and cut/tear the
pictures that appeal to you most. Attach them to a piece of cardboard or foamcore, or
inside a folder or notebook, and put it in a place where you will see it every day.
Before long the pictures will be clearer in your mind.
Reiki and holistic health practice address that? Can you help me without hearing
my whole life story?
Hilary J. - Iowa
Yes. Holistic practice treats the person as a whole, with a mind/body/spirit
connection that is individual to each client’s desires and needs. Reiki works to
detect and remove energy blocks so the recipient can let go of worry, anger and past
hurts through deep relaxation. Further balance can be achieved through diet and
exercise recommendations, lifestyle advice, supplements, yoga, aromatherapy, and
spiritual counseling (which is not the same as psychotherapy). Depending on the
severity, a stand-alone or combination of techniques may be used, as well as
integrating with professional practices outside that realm.
Can energy work and holistic services help me with my weight loss goals?
Lori Q., Oshkosh, WI
Yes, on several levels. Overeating is frequently caused by stress, boredom and
anxiety, which can be remedied through the relaxing benefits of holistics and energy
therapy. It has been discovered that the lack of quality sleep has an adverse effect
on metabolism and weight loss, and those same approaches are excellent for
promoting restorative sleep. Through energy balancing and self-awareness,
emotional blocks to weight loss success are addressed and removed. As a self-care
mechanism, better dietary choices can be recommended… for one, the elimination
of processed foods. That’s just the beginning, and there is no better time to begin
than today.
Does your type of healing help with bipolar?
KT, Escanaba, MI
Holistic and energy techniques are based on the fact that everything is energy and
holds its own frequency and energetic charge. You will hear this sometimes referred
to as the energy body; spirit; aura; the chakra system; and other terms. We are all
energy (spirit/soul) first, and physical body second, so holistic principles focus on the
connection of mind, body and spirit, treating the individual as an entire system
instead of as separate parts. When any component of the system is out of balance, it
will eventually affect the rest.
All illness begins with imbalances in the energy body, and I work with a combination
of holistic and energy techniques to correct imbalances in the system, as well as
practical advice and lifestyle coaching. In my experience with bipolar, the results can
vary from promoting a better connection between the person and their prescribed
medications, to eliminating medications completely - depending on the individual
and the seriousness of their symptoms.
I was wondering what I could do to pull more energy from myself & around me to
keep up with important things even when my MS acts up & decreases my energy
levels. I seem to have the most trouble with keeping a steady exercise program.
CK, Appleton
I would recommend a visualization meditation: Surround yourself with golden white
healing light and breathe it in - deep breaths counting to 10, hold for 10, exhale for 10
- and with every exhale, visualize all fatigue and barriers to wellness being lifted from
your body and charged with light. Continue this practice for at least five minutes. You
should do this every day, as many times as you feel is needed.
Make a commitment to yourself that you will do something for exercise every day, and
on the days that are more physically difficult, listen to your body and adjust the
intensity, even if all you end up doing are some basic stretches. When your body is
okay and it's simply your motivation that's low, choose an exercise that challenges
you (but not over the top) and tell yourself you only have to do 15 minutes. After 15
minutes, you'll more than likely feel good enough to keep going - if not, give yourself
a break and allow yourself to stop and promise yourself you'll do better tomorrow. On
the days you let yourself quit after 15 minutes, do another 15 minute routine later the
same day. Good luck, and let me know how it goes.
I was recently diagnosed with a terminal illness. Is it too late for me to benefit
from a natural point of view?
Mariel N. - Freedom, WI
It's never too late to focus on wellness. You were diagnosed through medical
science, which is centered on disease and elimination of disease. Medical
diagnostics can be of great value, but they are not the final word. There are several
mind-body-spirit strategies that can be put into place: nutrition, supplements,
meditation, energy work, etc. - many times using a combination of methods, as well
as the integration of holistic and medical techniques. Best case scenario is that
you'll beat the odds; and if not, at the very least, a natural approach will inspire a
sense of peace and improved quality of life.
What one piece of advice would you give for a person to self-improve their
spiritual wellness?
Maria - Fond du Lac, WI
What a wonderful question for this time of year. And the answer is: Maintain an
Attitude of Gratitude. Consciously make note of what you can be grateful for, along
with a positive reason why, even if it isn’t particularly your dream or first choice. “I am
grateful for transportation because it takes me to visit my family and friends”. The
specifics of your vehicle is irrelevant… the visit is equally meaningful whether you got
there in a Moped or Mercedes. By consistently practicing the Attitude of Gratitude,
your spiritual energy level will increase. With the holistic nature of the
mind/body/spirit connection, you will be improving your mental and physical health
as well. Keep a gratitude journal and add five entries daily. It works, I promise.
Can you give me some information on reflexology?
Lisa W. - Garden City, AL
Reflexology is a whole-body method of stimulating reflex areas in the feet, hands and
ears that correspond to glands, organs and various body parts. Remember any
charts you’ve seen of muscle and nerve pathways, and the expansive array of
interconnection. More than a hand and foot massage, Reflexology releases stress
and tension in the areas of focus, facilitating the body’s healing process, and
improving lymph flow and blood circulation. Reflexology calms the nervous system,
reduces stress, releases toxins and strengthens the body’s immunity. As an added
benefit, it feels great too.
What kind of other "tools" do you use in Reiki, for example crystals, heated
stones, and what type of benefits will you get from these?
Dee S. - Perry, Iowa
My first session with a client includes the initial intake and assessment, and a full
hands-on Reiki session focusing on ten of the main energy centers of the body. This
allows a complete mind/body/spirit connection with source energy, and gives both
practitioner and client a feel for what is needed to accelerate and amplify the process
of wellness. Additional tools, such as gemstones, essential oils (aromatherapy),
heated or cooled lightweight stones, and therapeutic crystals, are used in subsequent
sessions after evaluation of the individual client's needs. These tools are of benefit
because everything is made of energy and has its own electrical/magnetic charge
and vibration. The use of these energies assists the process of energy healing in a
positive manner, comparable to having an extra set of hands during the session.
I will be starting chemotherapy for breast cancer. Can Reiki minimize some of
the side effects of the chemo? How about distance healing?
Janet - Lake Zurich, IL
Reiki and a holistic (mind/body/spirit) approach are excellent tools to use within your
treatment program. Sessions are relaxing, gentle and non-invasive, providing
benefit on all levels: pain management; reduction of anxiety and depression; easing
the side effects of chemo and radio therapies; promoting a positive attitude; and
more readily connecting you with spirit - all of which lead the body to wholeness.
Distant healing only differs by the absence of personal contact. Additionally, the
technique of self-Reiki can easily be learned and used on a regular basis in between
treatments.
Can Reiki enhance my sex life?
Lisa - Wisconsin
Of course it can. Reiki can enhance, rejuvenate and assist with Anything and
Everything, based on the desires and intentions of the client, which is discussed at
the beginning of each treatment. Energy healing works with the energy centers
(Chakras) of the body, with each Chakra having an assigned purpose. Sexuality is
part of the sacral Chakra's purpose, and the sacral Chakra is addressed for 5
minutes during an initial 45 minute session... longer during follow-up sessions if the
practitioner and client feel it is needed. Reiki is also so relaxing and therapeutic
from a holistic (mind/body/spirit) perspective, that the benefits from stress reduction
alone can spark new interest and adventure - even more so when both partners have
been balanced and renewed.
In relation to reclaiming our children, and personally feeling you should never give
a child under 2 any medicines, what holistic - daily or frequent - remedy would
you recommend for this age range of children to keep them moderately to
significantly healthy during this period of their life?
Eddie - Fishers, Indiana
I agree with your position that unless there is an obvious medical need, that children
should be allowed to maintain the perfect natural state they were born into. Babies
and toddlers benefit greatly from energy work (Reiki), both hands-on and distantly.
Their innocence and acceptance is a perfect combination. Additionally, a balanced,
healthy diet, with a low percentage of sugars and additives, as well as a household
free of harsh chemicals, will assist the body; age-appropriate play activities, both
alone and with others, will stimulate the mind; and the spirit will be nurtured with
Unconditional Love. Tell your child on a daily basis, even when they are asleep, how
loved and perfect they are; and remember: The best thing a man can do for his
children is to love their mother.
What is your philosophy, as it stands, with lemon/lemon juice being a cure-all? Do
you agree that a glass of one lemon, warm water and spoon of honey a day will
keep many viruses at bay?
Steve - Tartu, Estonia
Lemon juice is internally cleansing, specifically in the area of detoxifying and
improving liver function. A full lemon is pretty strong though, unless it's a big glass.
Half a lemon will do, as it is not necessarily a case of more is better. Honey has anti-
viral properties, so yes, the concoction can keep many viruses at bay.
A co-worker has regular Reiki sessions, but she can’t explain what it is other than
it having given her almost complete relief from fibromyalgia pain and fatigue. I’m
thinking of checking it out, but I don’t have fibromyalgia or pain, I'm just really tired
all the time.
Jennifer S. - Kaukauna, WI
Reiki falls into the category of energy healing, and is the method I use most often in
my practice. Reiki is gentle, hands-on, and performed while the client is lying down,
fully clothed, in a relaxing, peaceful, setting. Reiki energy has a healing frequency
that promotes balance, physical energy, health and well-being in any circumstance,
so it doesn’t matter that your situation is different from hers. As your co-worker will
attest, Reiki is easier to experience than it is to define. The only way to understand is
to try it for yourself.
How can I improve my visualization skills?
LuAnn, Appleton, WI
A great way to improve visualization skills is to make a vision board, or have a vision
journal. Sit down with a stack of magazines, brochures, photos, etc. and cut/tear the
pictures that appeal to you most. Attach them to a piece of cardboard or foamcore, or
inside a folder or notebook, and put it in a place where you will see it every day.
Before long the pictures will be clearer in your mind.