1. Close your eyes and  locate where in your body you have the most discomfort. Pin it down to the exact location. Rate intensity of pain ( 1-10)

2. With your inner eye, look at the pain. Ask yourself “if this energy had a color what would it be?” Let the sense of color come to you.

3. Next ask “What shape does this energy take?” Let the image come to you.

4. Next ask “How much liquid could this shape hold?” ( a teaspoon.. a river…a cup)

5. Take a healing breath right into the discomfort area. As you exhale, see the ‘negative energy’ streaming out on the exhaled breath.

6. Look now, as if you are observing the discomforting energy for the very first time. The energy may have changed location. And it may look different. Observe the changes.

7. Repeat steps 1-6 until the energy has cleared or reduced to an acceptable level. Check number again. Has the intensity of pain level lowered?

8. Once this has happened, you may check your body for other areas of discomfort you to clear.

By Caroline Nettle
1. Open the Windows – scientists have discovered that the air pollution indoors can be up to 100 times more toxic than outdoors. Carpets, furniture, cleaning products, air freshners, and more contribute to a highly toxic environment. We spend the majority of our time indoors, eating, working, sleeping and spending time with our families. Opening the window can allow the air to circulate and remove some of the toxins and gases.
2. Eat Organic Food – where possible. Some food is sprayed with pesticides & herbicides up to 10 times before it reaches our tables. Residue from pesticides that were banned over 40 years ago (DDT) routinely turn up in over 50% of foods tested. Pesticides are designed to kill pests, and so imagine what they do inside our highly sensitive body? They have been linked to cancer, dementia, infertility and more.
3. Read the Ingredients In Your Bathroom Products. Many products that we wash and beautify ourselves with contain ingredients that are harmful to us and have been linked to many diseases. When you take a hot bath or shower, your pores are wide open, and so the toxins are absorbed into our system very easily. If you cannot say it, it is likely that it is not good for you.
4. Run the Taps For a Few Minutes in the Morning. All houses have lead in their pipes, and it is the most common toxin in our environment and one of the most toxic to humans. Old houses have lead piping and newer houses have plastic pipes with lead soldering. Water sits in these pipes overnight and lead leaches into the water. Run the taps before you cook, wash or drink water for a couple of minutes to allow new water to come through.
5. Avoid Eating Too Much Tuna or Salmon. Larger fish species such as tuna and salmon carry high levels of mercury. As the smaller fish eat microscopic food particles containing mercury it collects in their tissues and fat. As the larger fish eat the smaller fish, the concentration of mercury increases. This is called bioaccumulation. The fish at the top of the food chain (the ones we like to eat) have an extremely high concentration of toxins in their bodies.
6. Keep Your Liver Healthy. Avoid excesses of alcohol or fatty processed foods. Your liver plays an extremely important part in your natural detoxification, and so if it is compromised by an unhealthy diet, or excesses of alcohol or drugs, it may struggle to naturally cleanse your body of the toxins.

Zalewska-Kaszubska J, Obzejta D. Department of Pharmacodynamics, Medical University, Muszynskiego 1, 90-151 Lodz, Poland. jzalewska@pharm.am.lodz.pl

Lasers Med Sci. 2004;19(2):100-4.

Auricular acupuncture is a medical method that has been used in the treatment of alcohol addiction. In our study we decided to intensify this method by additional biostimulation of the whole organism. The aim of this study was the therapy of patients with alcohol dependence syndrome. Fifty-three alcoholics were treated with two types of laser stimulation in four sessions. Each session consisted of 20 consecutive daily helium-neon laser neck biostimulations and 10 auricular acupuncture treatments with argon laser (every 2nd day). The Beck Depression Inventory-Fast Screen (BDI-FS) was used to assess their frame of mind before the session and after 2 months of treatment. Moreover, beta-endorphin plasma concentration was estimated five times using the radioimmunoassay (RIA) method. Improvement in BDI-FS and increase in, betaendorphin level were observed. These results suggest that laser therapy can be useful as an adjunct treatment for alcoholism.

Quah-Smith JI, Tang WM, Russell J. Monash University, Victoria, Australia. jiqs@tpq.com.au

Acupunct Med. 2005 Sep;23(3):103-11.

OBJECTIVE: Depression is a major public health problem. There is some evidence supporting the effectiveness of needle acupuncture in its treatment. Laser stimulation, regarded here as a modality of acupuncture, is non-invasive and therefore free of infection risk; and it is acceptable to patients with needle phobia. The technique is relatively easily learned by community-based general practitioners. It is also amenable to sham control and therefore double-blinding in clinical trials. A double-blind randomised controlled trial was conducted to test the efficacy of low level laser acupuncture in mild to moderate depression.

METHODS: Thirty patients with depression were randomised to receive either active or inactive laser treatment. The laser unit could be switched to one of two settings. One switch position delivered active laser acupuncture and the other was inactive (sham). In the active mode, 0.5J was delivered to each of six to eight individually tailored acupuncture sites per visit. All patients were treated twice weekly for four weeks then weekly for a further four weeks. The patients and the acupuncturist were both blinded to conditions. Outcome was assessed using the Beck Depression Inventory at baseline, weeks four and eight during treatment, and at 4 and 12 weeks following the treatment.

• RESULTS: At the end of the treatment period, Beck Depression Inventory scores fell from baseline by 16.1 points in the intervention group and by 6.8 points in the sham control group (P < 0.001). The difference showed only a trend four weeks later, but was again significant after 12 weeks (P=0.007). Laser acupuncture was well tolerated with transient fatigue as the most common adverse effect. CONCLUSION: Laser acupuncture may be worth further investigation as a treatment for mild to moderate depression in primary care.

Feeling Your Way Into Wellness, by Dr. Lifespeaks

There are different theories on how emotions can affect the physical well-being. For example, in Traditional Chinese Medicine Theory there are seven main emotions that affect the “Qi” or life force of the body and specific organs. Anger, for instance, causes the ‘qi’ to flow upwards (in the wrong directions) which can manifest as dizziness, headaches, and even syncope (passing out). The organs typically affected are the liver and spleen. While worry and anxiety can cause disturbances of the Spleen and can also affect digestion, causing constipation, low appetite, and sometimes chronic diarrhea. Fear can result in insomnia, palpitations and shortness of breath due to its weakening effect on the Heart “qi”.   In one study done by published in the American Academy of Neurology (December 14th 2004 issue), people who had experienced a stroke were interviewed about events that had occurred within 4 hours of the event and approximately 30% of the patients had been exposed to some negative emotion such as anger, irritability, fear/anxiety just 2 hour prior. The study showed that being exposed to these negative triggers increased their risk of stroke by 14 fold. With emotions being recognized as a major contributor to illness by both traditional and non-traditional sides of medicine, what are the things you can do on a daily basis to make sure your feelings do not weigh you down? Here are some things to keep in mind that will help you to maintain or move towards emotional balance:   1. Allow yourself to experience a full range of emotions and find constructive ways to express them: It’s okay to feel our feelings. We don’t always have to fulfill others expectations of who they think we are or should be. 2. Take time during the day to stop and ask yourself “What am I feeling?” Acknowledge yourself, and let yourself be okay with whatever feeling you are having at that moment. 3. Be open to experiencing and expressing joy: as stated earlier, joy relaxes “qi” allowing the life force to move freely. Making a gratitude list is a great way to get yourself into a joyful place during neutral or difficult times. 4. Recognize, acknowledge and accept your fears: Courage is not the absence of fear, but action in spite of fear. 5. Express your anger appropriately in ways that solves problems, instead of allowing it to create problems for yourself or others: Positive ways to express negative emotions include journaling, exercise, sports or some type of movement, or even just allowing yourself to scream into a pillow. 6. Remember, it’s okay to cry; allow yourself to do so when appropriate. Crying doesn’t make you weak. Sometimes crying can be cathartic and even cleansing! 7. Graciously accept positive acknowledgement from others, and as well give positive acknowledgement regularly to others: See how doing one random act of kindness a day affects your own sense of joy. 8. Respect other peoples’ differing sensitivity to and styles of expressing their feelings. Remembering that your emotions play a major role in your well-being is very important. You need not hold on to nor hold in the emotion, for that can be harmful and even deadly in the long run. Instead, find positive and healthy ways to experience and express your feelings, and you will find that you will begin to have a renewed sense of balance in your life.

A Client Testimonial from Heather B.

“I’ve personally experience amazing results from Sam Gross’s work with the Cold Laser Therapy. I had suffered a serious spine injury on the job with L.A. City Fire Dept when a 200lb. ladder was dropped on my head. I spent 2 years in rehab and sought after every type of alternative therapy I could without having a fusion done on my cervical spine. After 6 years I had resided to the fact that I had done as much as I could. I heard Sam do a presentation on Cold Laser and I thought, what the heck what do I have to lose. Seven sessions into the therapy my flexion and extension range that I was seeing was incredible. Thanks to Sams knowledge of human behavior and patterns in conjunction with the cold laser I can bend my head backwards with out having to just use my eyes to look. No more headaches, AMAZING. I was so impressed I brought him into work with clients at our Wellness Center. Thanks Sam.” – Heather Bond, Santa Barbara

DISCLAIMER: This is a complementary therapy and is not meant to replace medical care. I agree to consult my doctor prior to beginning any new therapy. Pacific Laser Therapy Centers does not diagnose or treat disease. No guarantee is made or implied as to the success of the procedure. PLTC complies with the California Health Freedom Act (SB-577).

]]> http://pltcsb.wordpress.com/2011/12/03/feeling-yourself-into-wellness/feed/ 0 pltcsb http://pltcsb.wordpress.com/2011/10/13/how-does-cold-laser-restore-our-mind-and-body-turning-back-our-biological-clock/ http://pltcsb.wordpress.com/2011/10/13/how-does-cold-laser-restore-our-mind-and-body-turning-back-our-biological-clock/#comments Thu, 13 Oct 2011 19:17:07 +0000 Pacific Laser Therapy Centers, LLC http://pltcsb.wordpress.com/?p=534 ]]> For centuries humankind has used the healing power of light to restore, heal, and revitalize the mind and  body. Never before has modern science embraced the healing power of biostimulatory coherent light energy (aka low level l.a.s.e.r.). Cold laser has caused a literal paradigm shift in the way health practitioners treat the mind and body.

Although cold laser is one of many complimentary therapies to assist in healing and restoration of our mind and body, this exciting technology has helped millions “turn back the clock.”

 How Does Cold Laser Turn Back Our Biological Aging Clock?

• The laser accelerates cellular reproduction and growth. Faster wound healing.
• The laser stimulates fibroblast development in damaged tissue. The reduction in recovery time is an important consideration. Increased metabolic activity. Helps the body increase output of specific enzymes, greater oxygen to blood cells and more effective immune response are induced by laser.
• Reduced fibrous tissue formation.
• The laser reduces the formation of scar tissue following tissue damage from cuts, scratches, burns, or following surgery. Anti-inflammatory action. The laser reduces swelling caused by bruising or inflammation of joints to give improved joint mobility. Increased vascular activity.
• The laser stimulates lymph and blood circulation, to allow the affected tissue to have the best possible circulation. Stimulated nerve function. Slow recovery of nerve function in damaged tissue can result in “dead” limbs or numb areas. Laser will speed the process of nerve cell reconnection to bring the numb areas back to life. Laser also increases the amplitude of action potentials to optimize muscle action.
• These physiological changes affect macrophages, fibroblasts, endothelial cells, mast cells, bradykinin, nerve conduction rates and the energy communication pathways throughout the fascial network (liquid crystalline living matrix). The energy transferred to the cell can increase its kinetic energy, and activate or deactivate enzymes or alter physical or chemical properties of main macromolecules.
• The mitochondria are the “Powerhouse” of the cells and make ATP which is needed for the life enhancement process of every cell. Research has shown that the cells of your body actually communicate with each other through coherent light.
• Specific pulsations, known as hertz, that can be programmed with the laser frequency allowing the practitioner to talk “cell talk” with the body. Specific pulsations have been shown to create different physiological responses of the cell.
• This is extremely important when working with a variety of injury and disease conditions to promote healing. When a tissue becomes diseased or injured, the metabolism of the cell is decreased, the laser creates an increase in metabolism and cell communication immediately.

As published in IN Business, Newton-Needham Chamber of
Commerce newsletter, April 2006.

Soon pills, shots and some invasive surgery may become passé. There are newer
ways to help relieve aches and some diseases, and Newton has its very own
proprietors – Eliot Bolan and Susan Korn – to offer a number of these
alternatives to staying and getting healthy.

Their company, 21st Century Healing, captured the interest of Channel Five’s
Chronicle recently which featured them on an episode entitled Building a Better
Body.

“Susan spoke about our customized nutritional supplement program with Ideal
Health,” Bolan said, “and I had the opportunity to demonstrate our Q-Series Cold
Laser, which is a drug-free, non-surgical approach to accelerated healing and
wellness.”

Following is an article by Bolan and Korn that explains what one of these
alternatives – Cold Laser Therapy – is and what it can do for you.

You know how therapeutic it feels to sit in the sun and soak up its rays.
There actually is a good reason for that. Look at our houseplants. Once they
sprout, they cannot continue to grow without light. It doesn’t matter if the
light is natural or artificial. Without some source of light, they will shrivel
and die. Just like our plants, human cells require light energy to thrive.

Normally, the body supplies its own energy for metabolic activity. But what
if the body is having problems functioning due to a serious injury or aging? How
can we add the energy that our cells need? More and more people are turning to
Cold Laser Therapy. Laser light, tuned to specific frequencies, stimulates
metabolic processes at the cellular level. In other words, light can stimulate
healing.

Cold light lasers – unlike hot cutting lasers — produce a very thin beam of
light in which high energy is concentrated. There are an increasing number of
reports of great success with Cold Laser Therapy for a wide variety of
applications including: sports injuries, carpal tunnel, migraines, rheumatoid
arthritis, smoking cessation, weight loss, TMJ and Fibromyalgia. Upwards of
2,500 clinical journal and magazine articles as well as books have been
published discussing this new pain reduction technique. Currently there are
hundreds of research studies on-going around the world.

Most importantly, Cold Laser Therapy appears to be completely safe. In over
1,500 published studies there are no reports of negative side effects. Cold
Lasers are safe, non-toxic and non-invasive, and have been classified as a Class
I non-significant risk (NSR) device by the FDA.

Athletes already have discovered the benefits of using this therapy. A
December 2005 article in Training & Conditioning magazine, noted that
professional athletes like Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong successfully
used Cold Lasers during most of the Tour’s 21 stages to unlock tight quadriceps
before the start of a stage and to stimulate tissue repair after the race. Other
star athletes including Tiger Woods and Troy Glaus, MVP of the 2002 World
Series, have incorporated cold lasers into their lives as well.

The same article referenced Ellen Spicuzza, RN who treats members of the New
England Patriots. Spicuzza uses Cold Lasers to treat contusions, sprains,
plantar fasciitus, carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis and more.

“The laser is basically good for anything that’s inflamed because it
expedites the healing process,” Spicuzza explained.

Dr. Andrew Weil, in his very popular Self Healing newsletter (March 2006)
referenced rheumatologist Dan Muller, from the University of Wisconsin Medical
School, who stated he is excited about promising evidence for low-level laser
therapy … to relieve pain and morning stiffness in hands from rheumatoid
arthritis.”

Other healthcare professionals and users of the new therapy are just as
enthusiastic. Dr. N. Rakowsky, with a medical practice in Florida, said, “I have
used the Q-Series Cold Laser since June 2002. This is the most profound therapy
I have ever experienced. Every single condition for which I use the laser showed
dramatic improvement.”

A woman in Indiana described a friend’s experience… “I have a friend whose
15-year-old daughter is diabetic and was taking 22 units of insulin per day.
Using Cold Laser Therapy on her pancreas and pancreas accupoint points, she has
been able to reduce her insulin needs to only two units per day, and has been
stable at this level for over two years.”