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  • It’s easy to think that we’re all at the mercy of invading microbes, but it isn’t that simple. There are so many factors that influence our body’s capacity to defend itself against disease.

    Some of the factors fall under our personal influence. And this is where our power lies.

    True, I cannot completely control my environment and circumstances, although this doesn’t prevent me from doing my best. Just because I can’t achieve 100% success doesn’t mean I sit on my hands and do nothing.

    My definition of empowerment is doing everything that I am able to cultivate the life I desire. If I want optimal health, I’m going to address every factor that is within my power.

    While the chaos happening in the world is beyond my scope of influence, I do have a fair amount of sway over how it lands in me. I can’t escape stress entirely (although I take a good stab at minimizing it as best I can!), I am all about metabolizing it so it doesn’t leave me in a state of chronic fight or flight.

    Not only is that uncomfortable given the resulting tension and anxiety, but living in survival mode drains the body’s resources, rerouting energy that would otherwise be used to keep ourselves healthy.

    Sure, there are supplements you can take to boost the immune system. If you’re forever in super-stressed-out mode, though, your digestion and assimilation is impaired and you won’t be able to absorb them and they won’t be particularly effective.

    There are tons of ways to address chronic stress. My favorites are spending time in nature, bouncing on the rebounder, laughing, meditation, tai chi, mantra, and Reiki. These practices all soothe my nerves and help me to move the energy so it doesn’t get stuck in my system.

    So before you go spending a small fortune on vitamin C and such, find a way to release the tension held in your body and cultivate an internal sense of peace and safety so your nervous system can relax.

    If you’d like some support, I’ve created a remote Reiki treatment exactly for this.

    Immune boosting Reiki special

    Stress and the Immune System

    It’s easy to think that we’re all at the mercy of invading microbes, but it isn’t…

  • The school year has already begun here in Philly. And summer is definitely winding up.

    While these things aren’t a surprise, many of us can use some support transitioning from one season to another to maximize wellness.

    With the cooler temperatures and shortening days, our bodies are challenged to find a new equilibrium.

    For those of us who are students, teachers or work for the school system, or have one of these in their lives, there can often be extra stress as new routines are implemented.

    Add to that the germ factories that pop up when kids gather together, it’s a common time of year for illness to thrive.

    Just because a bug is going around doesn’t mean you need to catch it!

    It’s the perfect time to make yourself inhospitable to all unwelcome guests, bacteria and viruses included.

    I’m launching a campaign of unavailability for invading microbes by offering an immune boosting remote Reiki special.

    I’ve made this is as accessible as possible so you can get a hefty dose of life-force energy and give your body a jumpstart to face whatever cooties lurk around the corner.

    This is a 40 minute remote Reiki session focused specifically on your immune system for only $77. I’ve trimmed down the duration by eliminating the pre-session phone call to save you some cash. And since you needn’t go anywhere for the appointment, it’s super easy to receive the healing energy with minimal effort.

    There are countless ways to boost your immune system. Resting at home while at getting an infusion of stress-reducing, immune boosting Reiki might just be the simplest, most effective and most enjoyable.

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    Immune Boosting Reiki Special

    The school year has already begun here in Philly. And summer is definitely winding up. While…

  • So many people suffer from itchy eyes and nonstop sneezing this time of year. Sadly, there’s not much allopathic medicine can do for them other than allergy pills that are woefully inadequate, temporary, and laden with side effects.

    I have a different perspective. What if pollen is not your enemy?

    Huh?!

    Humor me for a moment.

    What if pollen is like the straw that broke the camel’s back?

    What if lowering the overall burden placed on the body and its detoxification system would lessen the impact of the triggers of seasonal allergies?

    The way I see it, we can do our best to reduce the toxins we’re exposed to daily. I’m talking about toxins in body care and cleaning products as well as food and water. (Body sprays, air fresheners, anything with “fragrance” on the label would be my #1 suggestion for the elimination pile.)

    We can support our body’s capacity to function optimally by metabolizing stress and saturating ourselves with life-force energy.

    I’ve just recently learned that some foods have been reported to have higher levels of histamine and some have been reported to release histamine.

    Adjusting one’s menu, reducing toxic exposure, stockpiling life-force, and managing stress are things that can be done with a little effort and don’t require a big financial investment. The side effects are all positive and the results could last indefinitely instead of 12 hours.

    I’ll add that there are herbs and homeopathic remedies that work for some as well. Although that’s beyond the scope of this post, you can easily find this info online.

    If you’re tired of suffering and unsatisfied with the current regime, why not give something new a try?

    Reiki supports stress relief and the body’s innate detox process and is a safe, yet powerful, source of healing energy. If that’s something that interests you, go ahead and book a treatment and we can get started on clearing off the proverbial camel’s back so that a few specks of pollen won’t cause so much harm.

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    Seasonal Allergies and Reiki

    Addressing seasonal allergies holistically using Reiki and other natural remedies.