Studies and Progress Notes (November 2006)

* *  SPIRITUAL AWARENESS AND WHOLISTIC HEALING * * 

Healers who send healing from a distance activate specific parts of the brains of healees
     “This study, using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) technology, demonstrated that distant intentionality (DI), defined as sending thoughts at a distance, is correlated with an activation of certain brain functions in the recipients. Eleven healers who espoused some form for connecting or healing at a distance were recruited from the island of Hawaii. Each healer selected a person with whom they felt a special connection as a recipient for DI. The recipient was placed in the MRI scanner and isolated from all forms of sensory contact from the healer. The healers sent forms of DI that related to their own healing practices at random 2-minute intervals that were unknown to the recipient. Significant differences between experimental (send) and control (no send) procedures were found (p _ 0.000127). Areas activated during the experimental procedures included the anterior and middle cingulate area, precuneus, and frontal area. It was concluded that instructions to a healer to make an intentional connection with a sensory isolated person can be correlated to changes in brain function of that individual. “

Source: Achterberg, Jeanne/ Cooke, Karin/ Richards, Todd / Standish, Leanna/ Kozak, Leila / Lake, James. Evidence for correlations between distant intentionality and brain function in recipients: a functional magnetic resonance imaging analysis, J  Alternative and Complementary Medicine,  2005, 11(6), 965-971.

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This is an exciting study for multiple reasons. First and foremost, it confirms that healers produce measurable effects in healees from a distance. Second, it begins to reveal parts of the brain that respond to healing. Third, it suggests that different areas of the brain respond to different types of healing. The latter has yet to be confirmed, however, since this was a pilot study with just a few individuals. It is possible that the some of the variability in responses was due to the healees’ differences in responses rather than to the differences in types of healing being sent.

 * *  FUTURE RESEARCH IN WHOLISTIC HEALING * * 

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Healing effects beyond the ‘identified patient’

Practicing from a systems perspective of family therapy, I have come to appreciate Carl Whitaker’s views that individuals are ‘pieces of families.’ When one person in a family or in a partnered relationship changes, we often see changes in the others who are in relationships with them. 

The same is true with spiritual healing. I often observe changes in relatives of those participating in healing. Since healing is limited only by our beliefs, expectations and disbeliefs, there is no reason not to direct expectations with the healings towards the relationships of the person being treated – with their permission, of course.

This is a neglected aspect of research. On the positive side, I often have relatives of people whom I teach WHEE reporting that there are improvements in their relationships as a result of the individual having personal benefits of reduced stress or pain issues. On the negative side, there have been hints that this may be an important element in unsuccessful healings. For instance, in the study of Scott Walker on prayer healing for people with alcoholism, a surprise finding in the study was that those who had prayers being sent to them by people outside of the research healer team ended up having poorer outcomes. This suggests there may be elements of co-dependency or other problematic relationship issues interfering with positive effects of healing.

It would be interesting if more studies of healing included explorations of such broader effects of healing.

 * *  WHOLISTIC APPROACHES * *

Early family experience can reverse the effects of genes, UCLA psychologists report

The short form of the serotonin transporter gene (5-HTTLPR) is a predictor of being at risk for depression, clearly a hereditary trait. UCLA psychologists have found that a warm and supportive home that provides nurturing for these people can prevent the occurrence of depression in people carrying this gene. Conversely, children raised in homes that are emotionally cold and unsupportive are at higher risk for having depression, especially when anger and conflicts were significant features in their early childhood experiences.

 

One of the principal investigators, Shelley E. Taylor, UCLA distinguished professor of psychology summarizes: "Genes are not destiny…"

 

Published in Biological Psychiatry http://newsroom.ucla.edu/page.asp?RelNum=7399

 

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There has been an ongoing controversy for many decades over which is the stronger influence: genetics or experiential learning; nature vs. nurture. It is helpful and hopeful to have this research, which offers hope for people with familial depression.

 * *  COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES * * 

SILVER FOR HEALTH-ARGENTYN 23
C. Norman Shealy, M.D., Ph.D.

 

Colloidal Silver was widely used by physicians in the first 4 decades of the 20th century - at times it was given intravenously to cure otherwise fatal infections. Unfortunately when the PharmacoMafia introduced one antibiotic after another, use of silver was abandoned and even ridiculed by The Establishment. Now we have an epidemic of ''super-bugs'', germs totally resistant to all known antibiotics. Supergerms now kill over 70,000 people annually and affect at least 2 million. Thus we wind up with potentially fatal complications from ''new'' antibiotics, like Tequin, which can lead overnight to severe hypoglycemia. It is being slowly discontinued.

 

Recently a new super-powerful and effective form of colloidal silver has been introduced, Argentyn. I have spent several hours reading about it and reviewing the literature. Dr. John Apsley II, Executive Director of Immunologic Research Foundation, Inc. has also been exceptionally helpful. Unlike earlier colloidal silver which had particles 14 to 26 nanometers in size, Argentyn 23 has particles only 8 nanometers in size. It contains no other substance except water and is so safe it can be given intravenously in large dosages. The effect of this oligodynamic silver promotes superoxide release, regulates healthy detoxification and markedly enhances immune function. Argentyn 23 is so effective in treating flu, for instance, that it may lead to a Herxheimer reaction, with mild to moderate headaches, arthralgias, sweating and fever, nausea, bone pain, itching, chills, diarrhea, or vomiting. HOWEVER, this effect is rare in acute illnesses such as flu and usually occurs only in individuals with heavy infectious loads, such as AIDS, mononucleosis, etc. Furthermore, drinking up to 2 quarts of licorice and green tea, plus some non-flush Niacin will usually prevent that reaction.

Argentyn 23 is so safe that one could take 9 teaspoons daily for 70 years and still be below the lifetime critical dose of 25 grams of silver. And a daily dose of 3 teaspoons for 70 years would be quite safe. This remarkable product, which does require a prescription, is so good that I have ordered 8 ounce vials for all of my family and staff, to keep on hand in case flu symptoms develop. An over the counter product Sovereign Silver is much weaker and almost as expensive as the more effective Argentyn 23. I strongly recommend you consider asking your physician for a prescription to keep on hand. In case you have trouble getting one, I obviously cannot give you a prescription for Argentyn 23 if you have an infection. However, if you just want to keep some on hand for use in an emergency situation, I will provide it. Just email me your request at healthyhabits@normshealy.com. You can order it at 888-242-6105. Personally I AM REPLACING MY PREVIOUS RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE OF Flumadine at onset of flu and giving bottles of it to all my family and staff.

 

At onset of flu symptoms, take one teaspoon and keep it in the mouth a minute or so, before swallowing, every 15 to 30 minutes, up to 7 times a day. ALWAYS TAKE IT ON AN EMPTY STOMACH! For children over 2 with acute flu, the dose is the same. And I would not recommend it in children under 2 years of age.

Remember that the Argentyn 23 is to be taken on an empty stomach, since food, etc. would bind it and prevent its rapid absorption.

Argentyn 23 is being widely tested to treat virtually every known infection, from virus to bacteria to fungus, including AIDS, as well as Epstein Virus (mononucleosis), cancer, fibromyalgia, Lyme disease, etc. There is even some suggestion that silver may lead to dedifferentiation of adult cells - perhaps producing your own stem cells to help regeneration!

(To help overall for viral infections Shealy has further recommendations on his site.) 

 

 

References:
Wright, Jonathan V.: Stop super-germs in their tracks with one powerful silver bullet, ''Nutrition & Healing'', September, 2006, vol. 13 

Immunogenic Research Foundation, Inc. www.imref.org
www.natural-immunogenics.com I received 603 scientific recommendations from them!
NeuroRehabilitation, 2002, 17: 23-31

Source: Youthful Aging – Health News 9/13/06
http://normshealy.com/newsletter/newsletterArchive.asp?Process=List&CurrentPage=1

 

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Norm Shealy is extremely knowledgeable and a very careful researcher. I highly value his recommendations. Considering the high rates of side effects and mortality from medications, it would seem this is a treatment well worth exploring.

More CAM reviews at
www.naturalhealthvillage.com
www.mdlinx.com/FamilyMDLinx  
 www.ucalgary.ca/~camig/litsearch.html
AMSA website www.amsa.org/humed/camresources/camnews.cfm
 

* *  ENVIRONMENT (HEALING OUR PLANET) * *

Stopping pollution that produces global warming

California and seven other states, New York City have initiated lawsuits against utility and automobile companies that are emitting excessive carbon dioxide, contributing to global warming. The lawsuit seeks to place the costs for dealing with global warming on the polluters.

Sources:
http://ag.ca.gov/newsalerts/2004/04-076.htm
http://www.climatelaw.org/media/CA%20auto%20companies

 

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It is way past time that costings for pollution should be placed on the polluters, not on the public.

 

See more on this in:

 

Excellent book by Paul Hawken. The Ecology of Commerce: A Declaration of Sustainability, NY: HarperCollins 1993. (Reviewed in IJHC January 2006)

http://www.climatelaw.org

 

 * * TECHNOLOGY * *

LED energy efficient long life bulbs

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LEDison Series LED lamps are available in a number of colors and color combinations. Special high-abuse versions, with a sealed circuit board design, are available for the most extreme applications. Mule personnel are always available to work with customers on any special requirements.

·        Long life, up to 100,000+ hours

·        Significantly reduces maintenance costs

 

·        Standard bulbs consume under 1 watt

 

·        Electricity consumption reduced 80-90%

 

·        Vibration resistant, solid state electronic circuitry

 

·        Internal TVS surge protection

 

·        Low heat generation saves HVAC operating costs

 

·       Variety of sharp, vibrant colors and luminance outputs available

 

·        Wide range of voltages (12 VDC - 277 VAC)

 

·        120 VAC standard

 

·        Medium base standard

 

·        Investment payback within 1 year”

 

Source: http://www.mulelighting.com/details.asp?id=64

 

 

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Major energy savings here!

 
 * *  HUMAN ECOLOGY* * 

Global Footprint Network

This is an outstanding site that tracks the over-use of global resources, sounds alarms, and alerts people to ways they could be more aware of the ‘footprint’ they leave on our planet; and most importantly, how to make their footprint more helpful to the planet

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Go to http://www.footprintnetwork.org/ and check out this excellent site
Click first on the “your footprint” link and see how many planets it would take to support everyone at your level of use of global resources.