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Can You Make Your Friends Lucky? My Eye-Opening Experiment With EFT
friend exposing us to a different thought pattern we couldn’t see, making us more grateful and less of a victim. Some internal factors can affect our energy level that are related to our brain and memory. That is where EFT comes into play. It allows us to stimulate acupuncture points by tapping them when we are thinking about and feeling the effects of something that we lived through and have stored in our minds and bodies. You see, our brain and body are not separate. We are “one being.” One affects the other all of the time. By tapping these spots, our body can understand that what once was a real event is no longer. Our body understands the safe tapping touch and responds by not continuing the negative energy pattern on those topics that we have “tapped away.” Is it permanent? Yes, as long as you tap all aspects of that topic and closely related topics. What happens if we don’t do EFT or something similar? We will continue to harbor and physically respond to what our body and brain have recorded in the form of many health issues like tight muscles which cause irritated joints, stomach problems, heart problems, and virtually every chronic problem under the sun. Why haven’t I heard about this? EFT doesn’t make anyone millions of dollars like pharmaceutical drugs do. That’s why it is not popular. So how can my energy affect someone in a different room? Imagine everyone’s energy in the whole entire world as a giant sheet draped over the Earth. If you tug one section of the sheet, it will
Wow — it looks like my good luck has brought you back to me! If you haven’t read last month’s newsletter and don’t know what I mean by “my good luck,” ask my team for a copy before you keep reading. This article is a continuation of that one. In the March newsletter, I told you about the emotional freedom technique (EFT) we use at our clinic to help people release built-up feelings that could contribute to their physical pain and discomfort. EFT is easy and effective for people who are courageous and willing to “let go.” We usually perform EFT in a private room by tapping acupuncture points on a patient’s head, face, and hands — but I don’t need to have someone sitting in front of me to make the technique work. That’s right! I can also use EFT to help someone in another room or even farther away. You don’t believe it? Well, neither did I. Then I saw a video that blew my mind. In the video, the creator of EFT, Gary Craig, speaks about the technique in front of a crowd of 100 people. Everything goes normally — until he says he will heal the audience’s discomfort and pain without touching them. Gary asks people in the crowd
back and asks how people feel, 80% claim he reduced their discomfort. I couldn’t believe the evidence on my screen. No way would that work! I had to try it. So, I asked one of my aides in the clinic to test Gary’s method. She played the role of the patient, and I played Gary. First, she told me about topics that bothered her and caused physical discomfort. Then, I spent 5 minutes tapping my own body in another room. When I came back, her discomfort had dropped from a 7 to a 2. That experiment changed my outlook on the physical world and my perspective on luck. Now, I don’t just think we can create our own luck — I think our attitude, energy, and outlook can affect the people around us. If we’re courageous enough to “let go” of our pain, we can help others do the same. So, how did my aide’s discomfort go from a 7 to a 2 in 5 minutes without a physical treatment like exercise or hands-on therapy? I could talk about this for hours (let me know if you want to!), but because this page isn’t infinite, I’ll say this: In our bodies, structures called mitochondria produce our energy from food. Like batteries, these tiny parts of us carry a charge. Many factors affect that charge, like what we eat and our internal and external environments. Some foods power our
to think about their trauma or negative emotions and rate the discomfort in their bodies from 1 to 10. Then, he steps off the stage and taps his own body for 15 minutes. When he comes
mitochondria and, in turn, boost our energy levels. Some foods do the opposite. Some external factors can boost our energy level, like a
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ADD MORE MOVEMENT TO EACH DAY GET IN BETTER SHAPE
Walk or bike to your destinations. We’re all accustomed to
Getting the movement our bodies and minds need each day can be challenging. Many of us work on computers for hours, only standing to use the restroom or refill our water bottles. But we need to do more than that to stay healthy. When we add more movement to our daily routines, our muscles grow stronger, which helps improve our balance, stability, and coordination. Our bones become more durable and our joints more flexible. It’s no secret that moving helps us live healthier, but going to the gym can be expensive and time-consuming. Thankfully, we can adopt simple daily routines to add more movement to our lives. Here are a few worth trying. Be active on your work breaks. If you work an eight-hour shift, you are entitled to a few breaks throughout your day. Try to use them to be active. Stand up and stretch or walk around once an hour if you work on a computer. Set reminders on your phone so you don’t forget. You can even utilize a standing desk to avoid sitting for extended periods. If possible, get out during your lunch break and walk instead of sitting down. Being active throughout the day will help prevent stiffness and fatigue while improving focus and productivity.
getting in our cars whenever we need to go somewhere, but maybe it’s time to walk or get the bike out instead. If you travel
a short distance for work, consider walking there or riding a bicycle if possible. The same goes for trips to the post office, grocery store, or other locations close to your home. You’ll add some extra movement and sunlight to your days. Take the stairs. If you work in an office building, skip the elevator. If you work from home and have stairs in your house or apartment, walk up and down the steps a few times. You can also take the stairs up to buildings instead of using walking ramps. This adjustment is one of the quickest ways to add exercise into your day, and it doesn’t take much! These little changes can go a long way, but remember that doing these activities once is not enough. They need to become a habit. Perform them every day when possible, and you’ll feel better physically in no time.
How Improved Balance Empowers Your Actions
Balance is essential in everything you do, every day, all the time. Most of the time, you maintain your balance without even realizing it. However, you may notice a decline in your ability to balance as you age or after suffering an injury. You can combat this decline by performing balance exercises, such as yoga, standing on one leg, or walking heel-to-toe. You’ll notice numerous benefits in all aspects of your life when you practice proper balance.
move more freely and easily, making everyday tasks like walking, running, and climbing stairs easier. This can also lead to improved overall fitness and physical health. Good balance can even help if you’ve been suffering from poor posture or back pain, as it improves posture and alignment.
Not all of the benefits of proper balance are physical, though. You can also experience significant mental benefits. Good balance helps reduce stress and anxiety and improves your focus and concentration. This can cause you to do better in work or school while enhancing your overall quality of life. You may also feel more confident or boost your self-esteem since balance can help with general fitness and physical health. It’s never too late to start improving your balance. Try doing yoga or performing balance exercises, and you’ll quickly notice various improvements to your mental and physical well-being.
One of the best benefits of having a solid balance is reducing the likelihood of falling and getting injured. When you have good balance, you’re less likely to trip and fall, which usually leads to severe injuries. Nothing is worse than slipping and breaking a bone or injuring your head, which is why keeping up with balance exercises is vital, regardless of age. Another fantastic benefit of improved balance is increased mobility and flexibility. With good balance, you can
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... Continued from Cover move the rest. That’s how I think about energy. Our energy is connected. We affect our neighbors near and far, and they affect us, for good and for bad. We all prefer to be around people we love and respect and that are strong but compassionate. Why? Because we feel better around them. They are able to absorb our worries and concerns and elevate us. That energy can go unseen sometimes unless we focus on it “in the moment.” Traditional physical therapy provides strength and flexibility to muscles and joints and helps in about 80% of the cases that do not have extremely strong underlying negative patterns in the energy of the person’s body and brain. If traditional PT doesn’t fix the problem, then most likely EFT needs to be done to reset that very harmful pattern so that the muscle tightness and joint pain can be freed up to move properly again. When this happens, it is very miraculous for that person because they usually have been down a road with many failed treatments. What do you think? Can we make our own luck? Can we attract luck? Can our thoughts, private actions, and prayers affect other people’s luck? I’d love to hear your ideas the next time I see you. –Dr. Robert Morea Every other month, new dieting fads seem to take the world by storm. Some popular diets aren’t beneficial, while others have incredible health benefits, so how do people know what’s worth trying? Luckily, one recent diet out there may be a little bit more credible than the rest: the Nordic diet. Nutritionists, scientists, and chefs decided to create this diet in 2004 to help slow obesity rates and unsustainable farming practices in Nordic countries, but it might help residents of the U.S., too! The Nordic diet emphasizes consuming food high in protein, complex carbohydrates, and healthy fats. Fruits, vegetables, and seafood are common on Nordic diet menus, but what separates the Nordic diet from the others is that it uses canola oil, which has less saturated fat than olive oil and other processed options. You’re supposed to eat a decreased amount of sugar and twice the amount of fiber and seafood than a typical diet. Some phenomenal physical health benefits come with switching over to the Nordic diet. It helps reduce inflammation throughout the body and can even reduce your risk of getting Type 2 diabetes, cancer, and heart disease. Many people who tried the diet noticed decreased cholesterol and lower blood pressure while they followed these guidelines, even saying they lost weight or had an easier time staying in shape. TRY THE NORDIC DIET! Need a Nutritional Boost?
You may have seen the Nordic diet on the news after Noma, a three-Michelin-star restaurant known for its Nordic menu, recently closed in Copenhagen. Food critics and patrons rated this restaurant as one of the best in the world, but the owner found the grueling hours and intense workplace culture unsustainable. So, still wanting to work in the food industry, he converted Noma into a food laboratory. You can change and improve your diet anytime, but experts recommend the Nordic diet for its many health benefits. Make sure you pick up whole grains, fruits, vegetables, fatty fish, and other items next time you go to the grocery store. You’ll be amazed how what you eat can improve how you feel.
Cod and Asparagus Bake
Inspired by FeastingAtHome.com
INGREDIENTS
• Oil for baking pan • 4 4-oz cod fillets • 1 lb thin asparagus, trimmed • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 tbsp lemon juice • 1 1/2 tsp grated lemon zest • 1/4 cup grated Romano cheese
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 375 F. In a 15x10x1-inch baking pan brushed with oil, place cod, asparagus, and tomatoes. 2. Brush cod with lemon juice, then sprinkle with lemon zest. Sprinkle cod and vegetables with Romano cheese. Bake until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 12 minutes. 3. Remove pan from oven; preheat broiler. Broil cod mixture 3-4 inches from the heat source until vegetables are lightly browned, about 2-3 minutes.
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1. How to Make Your Friends Lucky 2. 3 Ways to Move More During the Day The Many Benefits of Improved Balance 3. What Is the Nordic Diet? Cod and Asparagus Bake 4. How Chris Pratt Prepared for ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ INSIDE THIS ISSUE
FROM ‘PARKS AND REC’ TO MARVEL FAME Understanding Chris Pratt’s Physical Transformation
Many of us were enjoying the hilarious antics of Chris Pratt’s character on “Parks and Recreation” back in 2010. A few years later, Pratt had been chosen to star in Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy,” which was met with confusion from the fans. Some wondered how the chubby guy from a comedy sitcom would be able to transform into an action star. Even James Gunn, the director of “Guardians of the Galaxy,” was unsure about Pratt before his audition, stating, “Sarah Finn, our casting director, really deserves the credit for Chris because she kept putting his picture in front of me. I was like, ‘The chubby guy from “Parks and Rec”? Don’t be stupid.’”
landing the role of Star-Lord, Pratt posted a picture of himself shirtless on social media, and fans were amazed. He was in incredible shape, weighing 60 pounds less with six-pack abs. So, how did Chris Pratt get into such incredible shape? He had intensive workouts six days a week and a very strict diet. Marvel paired Pratt up with a personal trainer and a nutritionist who had him consume over 4,000 calories a day while drinking extreme amounts of water. He stopped drinking beer and avoided processed foods and sugar. His exercise routine was nothing short of intense. They often included sessions of P90X, running, swimming, boxing, and kickboxing. And he even participated in a triathlon. But Pratt hasn’t let his physique diminish over the past decade. He’s kept up with his routine and looks as physically fit as ever. Pratt didn’t just start his weight loss journey because of his career; he did it for his personal well-being and health. Most of us won’t be able to imitate Pratt’s fitness routine, but we can certainly take inspiration from it to fuel our own fitness endeavors.
Pratt weighed over 300 pounds when he was chosen for the role of Star-Lord, but he was still concerned about his physique. In one instance, the studio sent him a prop and asked for pictures of him with the prop, and he was nervous he would be fired for how he looked. Six months after
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