Quantum Biology

During the last few months I have taken individual threads that have been hanging around in my mind for years and began to weave them into a book that I expect to finish by 2014. After four decades of working on the front lines of disease reversal and life prolonging with pure organic and plant-based methods, a vivid pattern of cause and effect has emerged. For so long, my mind labored in the arena that caged me from going beyond the concept of flesh and blood anatomy. It often reminded me of beginning school at a first grade level and wanting to read Socrates without the ability to do so. Like a bolt of lightning, many revelations came together and began to expose the cycle of life, which is the true engine that runs our bodies and the total universe that we reside with, on and in.

Painting a picture to describe this fruitful exploration begins with yourself. Beyond the protein that holds your body together, the vitamin and mineral sheathing that covers it, the essential fats that fuel it and the water and oxygen that shape it, the underlying purpose for your body?s existence is the electricity that it takes in and creates. There is a continual and perfect communication from cell to cell and from gathering of cells to gathering of cells. This communication also reaches beyond your body to all other life outside.

This rhythmic and energetic process is strong yet fragile. It can be thrown off by a weakening of the anatomical integrity of the cells or their central electrical frequencies. This weakening can occur via poor nutrition, dehydration and / or polluted hydration, lack of oxygen, intake of heavy metals or chemicals or renegade electromagnetic fields such as cell phones, Wi-Fi, etc.

All abnormalities that have been labeled as diseases stem from the negative energies that are endured from the poor lifestyle choices and unsustainable environment we’ve created on planet Earth today.

Our core vulnerability stems from the reduction of bio-frequency that occurs in the cell, which heightens its fragility to make it ineffective in communication and contribution. When these disturbances are critical, they can even cause a cell to mutate.

When you ingest ionized, rich, raw plant-based foods, it provides foundational energy. You then have to consider avoiding negative energy fields or at least protecting yourself from them with electromagnetic-field-interrupting devices or tools.

What is more difficult to avoid and personally restrain from is the negative energy that we absorb or spew from discontented emotional states. Most of you have seen this and experienced it. Certain people, places or environments can make you feel uncomfortable, on edge and drained.

With a discombobulated sense of self, most people are sponges rather than water hoses, stealing energy from all other forms of life. All bad effects of these encounters can be minimized if you maintain a strong electrical current in your cells, manifesting a powerful anatomy and persona. Just as an electric fence rejects the unwanted invaders of a terrain, an electrically charged person can ward off disease and fallibility of thought.

Picture all that you see, understand, touch, and feel as little dots of electricity. Some may be flowers, some steel, some rock, some cats, and some locomotives and jet planes. The shapes, forms, and lives are created by energy. This energy comes in the form of these electric dots.

When a light bulb fades, susceptibility to disorder rises. In the case of steel, it is oxygen that erodes it into rust. In the case of humans, it is negative thought and sustenance as well as environmental toxins that contribute to disorder.

In this 21st century, we must go well beyond this façade and realize that the less seriously we take structure, and the more we accept the invisible and unknown energies of life, the healthier we and the earth we reside on will be.

This all begins with microscopic cells that need to be respected and cared for in a thorough and proper way. As our minds free us from the constraints of matter, we will surge forward in our understanding that our endless search must be for the “Fountain of Electric,” not the Fountain of Youth.

In years past, my book, “Lifeforce,” expressed that there is no such thing as a calorie, only a measurement of energy. We have gathered together enough experience that we can express to you which foods and noninvasive therapies will fortify your fields of bio-frequency.

Leading pioneers in this field of science, such as Dr. Valerie Hunt, have been writing about and teaching this for more than 60 years. Dr. Hunt has demolished the walls between science and esoteric thought. As she expresses — and we concur — all is the same.

True relaxation occurs with the acceptance that everything is exactly as it should be. Once you are ready to embrace the reality that you have total control and no control, the manifestation of pure and solid health will occur.

When using advanced medical technologies as we do here at Hippocrates Health Institute, like Ondamed, we can now measure a person’s deficiency or adequacy of energy. With a refined understanding of different organs’ cellular systems, the real reasons for illness can be determined.

We hope that each of you is struck — hit with a bolt of enlightenment that exhumes your blockages and provokes your limitless potential. If we could all stop thinking of ourselves as victims of circumstance and begin thinking of ourselves as light itself, we would eradicate the physical, emotional, and spiritual problems that prevail in ourselves and here on this globe.

In “Quantum Nutrition”, the book that I am beginning to piece together, I will show you that magnets in the cell connect you with all other life and that phosphorous sheathings make up the majority of your DNA.

This provides the ultimate evidence that you are vessels of electromagnetic energy that transmutes the physical appearance you are so familiar with.

In the not-so-distant future, there is no doubt that sound, light, and energy will be harnessed in medical technology at such a level that it will penetrate your electric body and eradicate the core culprit of physical disease.

Let?s tune ourselves with proper nutrients, positive thoughts, rewarding relationships, healthy living and work environments, and fulfilling activities. When our cells are vibrating at the level that they are meant to, the negative schemers that are out to make us sick will be abolished.

When we listen to a fine Mozart concerto, witness the crashing waves or gaze up at the endless stars, harmony will once again prevail.

Commit yourself to the invisible cell’s reconstruction, and you will be assured a future of conscious well-being and abounding joy.

For more information on how to optimize your life, visit hippocratesinst.org

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Healthy Is the New Sexy

So you’re a “wellness warrior,” but for some reason you are still not always practicing what you preach with self-care, and everything you’ve been “meaning to get back into for a while now” still keeps getting put on the back burner.

What gives?

I am not here today to mother you. Lordy … I don’t want that job. But I am here to take a stand for what I know is possible when you commit to having the life you always dreamed of. And guess what sister … to attain that, your self-care has GOT to be numero uno!

Darn it … the vicious circle of a catch-22

The great thing about you already being pretty health savvy is that it won’t take much for you to get back up in the saddle. All you probably need is to pull yourself up by the bootstraps and do some tweaking here and there to get back on track.

Keep it simple sister, just like you tell everyone else to do.

Remind yourself that living a holistic lifestyle is a natural, fun, explorative, individualized-to-you kind of approach. And it is a choice. Bring yourself back to those day-to-day habits that you already know support you in a way that feels really good. Is it incorporating natural foods that tempt your taste buds? Finding a rockin’ new song that makes you wanna pull out your rebounder and jump your little heart out? All the while you are taking into consideration that these habits are sustainable for that life you are deliberately designing.

Plus … you already know that healthy is super sexy.

You have been there before and understand from personal experience that when you are glowing on the inside you are naturally radiant on the outside. It is like you are shooting off pheromones as you walk into a room and all heads turn. You love being comfortable in your own skin. You dig how the fabric of that sexy little camisole feels on your bod. And that is most certainly the healthy you with a bit more swing in your hips… you bet I saw that, mamma (wink wink).

I get that life can be overwhelming sometimes and your health seems to take the back burner. So, I’m gonna knock out seven easy steps that will help you get it back on track.

Seven Easy Steps to Get Your Health Sexified:

1. Take Off the Blinders: First things first and that means you need to get really honest about where your health is today. No more sweeping little secrets under the rug. If you are not proud of any habits you are doing today, meaning you wouldn’t feel comfy doing them in front of another person, then it is time to transition out of that habit.

2. Tune In to You: Yep, you got it. You were born intuitively knowing health and, through this whole crazy thing called life, you may have gotten a bit confused. That’s cool … no worries. Heavens child, certainly don’t sweat it. But now let’s start reconnecting with you, so you can remember what feeling naturally good really feels like.

3. Create Your Daily Rituals: Design a.m. and p.m. rituals that nurture you. Do you feel great when you meditate every morning, dry brush, then have a cup of your fav herbal tea? In the evening, do you turn off your cell and spend time in a nice bubble bath with candles? Create healthy rituals that you miss when you don’t do them.

4. Love a Farmer: In today’s society there sure is an abundance of dead food available at all times. I know that sounds weird and maybe you haven’t thought of it that way, but let’s do so now. How much life is really in Doritos? I don’t know, but I am thinking not much. Start going to the farmers markets and fill your fridge with organic produce, becoming a really good friend to all those little cells taking residence in your body.

5. Bottoms Up!: Drinking plenty of water is one of the cheapest, easiest and nicest gifts that you can give your body. As I am sure you know, you can live days without food, but water … well that is something that you must have no matter what. Sexy your water up with a slice of citrus or make it feel special by drinking it from your favorite wine glass. Bottom line is you do need to get about eight glasses down the chute a day.

6. Know What Floats Your Boat: OK, I am going to debunk some pretty major myths that are floating around our universe about exercise. You do not need to exercise two hours a day or eliminate an entire food group from your diet to maintain your weight. Not the general public at least. What you do need to do is create a lifestyle that is sustainable and enjoyable for you … oh yeah, and you really should move your bod at least 30 minutes a day. No groaning! I am not talking about 30 minutes of hard-core spinning, unless that’s what floats your boat. I am talking at least 30 minutes of an activity that you really enjoy, whether that is brisk walking, hip-hop dancing or surfing. Just do it.

7. Sleep Like You Mean It: I mean… reaaaallly mean it! Not a measly two hours here or four hours there. Your body, mind and spirit all deserve a full night’s rest, all the time. Sleep is the time when your body is able to fully rejuvenate. You know that p.m. ritual we talked about earlier? Well including a decent bedtime is a part of that.

You getting the picture, mamma? Getting/being/staying healthy can be enjoyable if you let it be. So much of it is your attitude and the approach that you choose to take. Developing a lifestyle that is healthy and has your inner you grinning from ear-to-ear is at your fingertips.

Kerry Tepedino is an internationally trained holistic health practitioner and creator of You-Defining-You Coaching, as well as the Healthology Method, a holistic approach to total wellness.

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Widening the Circle: Being a Wellness Ambassador

You have a passion for all things healthy, green, raw, vegan – some or all of the above – and more! You’ve learned and are learning so much about green smoothies, dry body-brushing and kale crackers, it can start to make you feel a tad insane when people just. Don’t. Get. It.

After all, it’s for their own good. You want soaring health and energy for them, and hey, it would be nice to be surrounded by more like-minded people, too. After all, switching from wine to wheatgrass, from brie to beet greens, can feel lonely. If you could convince your tribe to join you on your quest for crazy sexy health and happiness – more fun would be had by all! It would make your healthy choices easier to maintain; plus the people you love would feel better, look better, and play better. Sizzling good!

Looks like it’s time to become a skilled wellness warrior. Here are eight ways to lovingly seduce others into learning more about all you know … no matter the topic:

1. Lose the guilt

Ban “should” from your vocab. Yeah, that withering look needs to go, too, babe. While you’re at it, lose the scary facts. Facts don’t inspire your people to try chia seeds or filter their water. Facts don’t inspire change – love and stories do. Share the good news in a way that’s enticing, instead of guilt-producing, and watch the green smoothies blend.

Need help mining your experience for stories? Ask yourself:

• What do I love most about my healthy love-style? Tell that story.
• What are the easiest changes I made that really helped? Yum!
• What’s my most riveting example of the benefits to me? Any variation of the illness-to-health story excites people. Stories told in first person as if they were happening are especially persuasive.

2. Pile on the love

You know what we’re all starving for? Unconditional love. As a teacher and coach (official or uonfficial, that’s what you are) the more you can communicate, “I love you, and I don’t judge you for eating a deep-fried candy bar followed by butter covered bacon,” the more open people will be to your knowledge. Surrender the self-righteousness and judgment. Over and over. Consider it your spiritual practice.

3. Don’t care too much

Wait, didn’t I just say, “Share the love?” Yes. Now I will add: Do so within clear boundaries. Desire change for your students and friends. Radiate excitement for them from the grounded truth of what works for you, while letting go of the outcome. If you care too much about what happens, you risk exhausting yourself and getting too entangled with other people’s lives. You don’t want your best friend to feel she has to sneak a hamburger lest she risk losing you as a friend.

4. Leave them wanting more

New teachers feel that if they don’t tell their students everything, something terrible will happen. Check this out: Your human brain can take in only about eight minutes of new information before you need to do something with the info – trying it out for yourself, telling somebody, teaching it yourself. Overloading people with facts or information doesn’t serve. Offering a tasty tidbit or three, then giving them time to put the info into motion, will help them own the knowledge.

5. Show more than tell

Have your family make a raw dinner with you (resist the temptation to do it all for them or to do it “right”), take a friend to the farmer’s market with you, or bring your sister cosmetics-shopping at Whole Foods. Letting them experience the changes themselves makes it real to them.

Is yours a distant tribe? YouTube and Ustream are your friends. Put on your cooking show virtually! Video yourself shopping.

6. Don’t try to look perfect or be an expert.

Think you have to be a 100-percent raw, sugar-free vegan and do two hours of yoga every day before you can share what you know? Or that you need an advanced degree in alternative therapies?

Nope. And no. And please no. In fact, sometimes the more “pure” or pedigreed you are, the less your tribe can relate to you. Instead of seeing you as someone to model themselves after, they put you on pedestal and can’t imagine how they would ever get up there with you. Share your slip-ups – past and present – and be sure to share what you’ve learned from those missteps. That is the most valuable knowledge you have.

7. Be a beginner

Remember when you first learned what was in lipstick? When you first learned how to make tofu that actually tasted like something? When you learned which supplements were important, and could even pronounce some of them? Go back to that beginner’s mind, and teach from there. Steer clear of jargon. Don’t assume your peeps know what has now become second nature to you. Meet them where they are, and teach from there.

8. Remember that you are needed

I believe education is one of the best ways to save our world. Without a doubt, the things you know about health must be shared because they will play a direct role in saving lives and the earth.

You have a mission. You are part of something huge. It may be lonely and frustrating sometimes, and you may even wish you didn’t know all that you know. When that happens, give yourself a big hug and remember: you are a wellness warrior, and what you are doing matters.

Now get out there, and spread the love!

For more information on how to awaken the teacher in you, visit http://theteacherspath.com/.

Don’t Settle for Being Well. Be Vital!

I’m so honored to be here with my new girl crush BFF Kris Carr on the main stage with all you Wellness Warriors to share with you why I believe you can be your own doctor. Because you can, you know …

But first let me tell you why I went to school for 12 years to become a doctor – and then quit.

I could write a novel about that. But to make a long story fit into a blog post, I’ll say that I left medicine for many reasons, but the biggest reason is because I’m so sick and tired of trying to squish myself into a broken, narrow-minded health care system. I’m pissed at doctors, and I’m even more pissed at managed care insurance companies, malpractice lawyers, and the pharmaceutical industry.

And yet, at the same time, medicine is my greatest love, and I feel called to try to change it.

So I’ve been in the midst of a bit of an identity crisis lately – at least until just recently, when I suddenly had a massive breakthrough. I was out hiking by the ocean, where I do my best thinking, when two visions came to me.

I hate being crammed into the Doctor Box. And no wonder. Boxes feel small and limiting. When you finally take the leap of faith and learn you can fly freely, the last thing you want is to be pushed back into the cage. But I’ve recently realized that my tendency to resist the box is also inhibiting my growth.

The world wants me to be a doctor. Even though I quit practicing medicine, I’m a kick-ass doctor and there’s nobody out there quite like me. I suspect the world wants me to be a doctor because I am leading the way. As my friend and bestselling author Dr. Christiane Northrup said in the foreword to my book, “She’s a women’s health visionary, and it takes one to know one.”

And yet, still, I resist the title. And I hate getting shoved into the “health” category. What’s wrong with being labeled by the MD title I slaved away to earn? And what’s my beef with being categorized in such a worthy category as “health”?

I don’t like being lumped in with other small-thinking doctors, and I don’t agree with the way most others define “health” (excluding Kris Carr and the other bloggers in this awesome posse!). The “health” box is too small, narrow and body focused and not expansive enough to contain everything I believe contributes to whole health and true vitality.

You can’t be wholly healthy without expressing yourself creatively, connecting spiritually, engaging in loving relationships, doing work you love, getting it on sexually, dealing with your money issues, giving back to the world and serving your life purpose, in addition to nurturing your body. It’s just not enough to focus solely on the body, as I was taught in medical school.

Beyond Wellness

Even the wellness advocates who approach health with more of a mind/body/spirit philosophy miss the boat because it’s not enough to be merely “well.” Sure, if you’re sick, “well” sounds hot and sexy, but don’t you want more? Don’t you want to be vital? And if you’re not sick, don’t you want to stay that way – and thrive?

People wind up at the doctor’s office because they feel like something is off. The doctor runs a battery of tests, does a physical exam, finds no abnormalities and pronounces the patient “well.” But wellness isn’t enough. I want people to feel juiced up, filled with mojo and skyrocketing to the stratosphere in all aspects of their life.

Nobody ever taught me how to help people achieve this kind of whole health in medical school, but I’ve been reading voraciously, studying with healers, taking workshops and trying to fill in all the gaps in my knowledge so I can help teach you how to feel more vital in your life.

The Cairn as a Model for Expanding the Definition of Health

When I think of whole health, I think of a cairn, one of those man-made stacks of balanced rocks you tend to see on beaches. The bottom rock in the cairn, the one that supports all the others, would be your Inner Pilot Light, that always-radiant, never-extinguished, 100 percent authentic essence within you that supports everything else in your life. Balanced upon that one stone would come all the other facets of what makes you whole: your creativity, spirituality, sexuality, physical health, relationships, career and why you’re here on earth.

Unlike the traditional, linear, hierarchical pyramids we’re all taught in health class, the cairn is an interdependent structure. With the exception of the foundation stone, no single stone is more important than the others. If you pull out any one stone by neglecting one facet of your being, the whole beautiful sculpture crumbles. When the cairn crumbles and you lose balance, you wind up sick.

Healing vs. Curing

I realized recently that I find myself apologizing to people on behalf of doctors, and I don’t necessarily want to be lumped into the same box as them because most doctors aren’t practicing the kind of medicine I believe genuinely heals. People rarely used the term “healing” where I trained. A healing wound or a healing fracture – maybe. But a healing person? Nah. That’s New Age.

I believe there’s a difference between healing and curing, so I’m not suggesting that people skip traditional medical treatments. But what if you can be both healed and cured? This is where the magic happens.

Medical school taught me how to cure people, and I’m exceedingly grateful for this education. But I didn’t go to medical school just to learn how to prescribe drugs and cut out body parts. I was age 7 when I was called to be a healer, and I believe medicine is a spiritual practice. It’s not our job to “fix” people. It’s our job to empower people to heal themselves.

Be Your Own Doctor

I’m working on my next book now and the working title is “Be Your Own Doctor.” But it’s not what you think. I’m not suggesting you do your own Pap smear, dose up your own chemo or take out your own gallbladder. I’m also not trying to diss doctors! I’ve spent decades worshipping at the altars of modern medicine, and what we can do is nothing short of miraculous.

You must accept responsibility for your part of the healing process. You must be an active participant who’s kicking it in all aspects of your life, not just by eating a Crazy Sexy diet, but by tapping into all those other aspects of your whole health, as Kris teaches.

What do you think about all this, Sunshine? Do you believe you can heal yourself? Are you on board to nurture all the aspects of your whole health? Have you had any bad experiences (or great ones) with the health care system? I can’t wait to hear what you think!

How Meditation Benefits Your Fitness Plan

by Stuart Watkins

Before reading this, give yourself a few breaths of stillness. Close your eyes, connect with yourself and just breathe. Feel immense gratitude for who you are, for what is flowing in your life and for exactly where you are. Just observe how healing, inspiring and refreshing it is to be still, to breathe mindfully and to be grateful. In this stillness lies an abundance of wisdom, creativity, healing, truth and inspiration.

I’m going to talk about the importance of bringing this mindfulness, this stillness, into your health and fitness plan. It’s pretty common that around the break of the New Year, people get this burst of enthusiasm to create a healthier lifestyle. I see it nearly every year with so many people. A strict new diet plan, a set workout regimen. Then, as the weeks tick by, either one’s interest slowly fades, they get burnt out or other priorities in life take over. This is a massive generalization, but I’m sure lots of people can relate.

Our approach to fitness should be sustainable and, most of all, joyful and healing. It’s all perspective, right? I find waking up on a Sunday morning, practicing yoga at the beach, having a surf or a swim and then having a raw juice really joyful, uplifting and fun, whereas to a lot of people, that’s a terrible Sunday morning. Observe how your mind reacts to the idea of healthy food and being healthily active. Observe your reaction, and if it’s negative, practice bringing a healthier, more loving response to it. It may take lots of discipline at first, but over time it will become a part of your being, as it is a natural essence of us human beings.

So many people resent exercising and resent eating healthy. Come back to stillness and your true self. Every time you interrupt those patterns you know aren’t good for you, and consciously make the choice to do something that is good for you, self-sabotaging addictions  slowly fade. Our body wants to be exercised and it wants fresh, organic foods. That’s how it was built. Treat it well and feel the amazingness of life resonate through every molecule of your being.

In our society, there is so much emphasis on physical appearance, physical fitness and how much we do and achieve. If we’re not present and grateful in life, all of these “achievements” and “perfections” will never be good enough. The ego always wants more. So if you’re on a health and fitness endeavor or just trying to achieve goals in general, enjoy the journey, be present and resonate from your heart, instead of just looking toward the goal stuck in ego mind. On this beautiful journey, let yourself be still each and every day. Before and after your workouts, allow yourself to be still. Before and after work, have a moment of stillness. Even if you can only manage stillness for a few mindful breaths, practice having the loving discipline to allow yourself to be still, without watching TV, surfing the Internet, reading or fidgeting.

Now, this suggestion won’t be liked by our ego or thinking mind, so practice softening that and realize that when you allow yourself to truly rest and be still, you give your mind a chance to be refreshed, and you allow wisdom, creativity, strength and inspiration to flow through you. On a superficial level, it is when you’re resting that your muscles build tone, strength and flexibility, not while you’re exercising. It is when you rest when all the healing, opening and strengthening takes place. So have the discipline to work out with mindfulness and then enjoy these moments of rest and stillness for everything to soak into your system.

Notice, when we’re anxious about something, our breath gets shallow. When we’re filled with joy and love, we soak up big, rich breaths. It’s a natural reaction. Tune into this during your day and observe how your breath is flowing. Do this without being paranoid; simply, compassionately observe. See how much more authenticity, presence, loving resonance and joy shines through your day when you’re in tune with your breath and presence. Not only that, but your immune system will be stronger, your mental state will be fresher and the body just runs so much smoother. It’s a truly beautiful thing!

With this presence, daily tasks will seem easier and possibly even fun. You will recover better from exercise and be able to keep healthy exercise as a part of your life forever. You’ll bring more enthusiasm and productivity to living an amazing life. You’ll notice more loving energy in your relationships.

So many answers lie within stillness. So much love lies within stillness. Our essential true self lies within stillness. Feel the amazing gifts of the universe flow through you, just from simply being still and allowing.

Stuart Watkins is a holistic fitness and lifestyle coach based out of Australia. Stuart’s love for travel and new knowledge has taken him all around the world, while achieving certifications as a Holistic Fitness Practitioner, Holistic Life Coach, Yoga Teacher, Personal Trainer, Massage Therapist and Stress Management Specialist. He draws on his knowledge in these areas to ensure each of his clients journey to true health and happiness is in good hands.

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