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TO OUR SON/GRANDSON,TIERNAN,AND HIS PATERNALGRANDPARENTS,ROSEMARY AND ALBERTDEVENYNS
CONTENTS
TitlePageCopyright
Dedication
INTRODUCTIONWhatExactlyIsEnergyMedicineandHowDoesItWork?
WhatAretheBenefitsofEnergyMedicine?
WhoWillBenefitfromEnergyMedicine?CanAnyoneUseEnergyMedicine?
WhatEnergyMedicineIsandIsNot
HowDoIGetStarted?HowtoUseThisBook
Meridians,AcupressurePoints,Chakras,andtheAura
EnergyExercisesforCommonAilmentsArmAttachmentStressPoints|Immunesystem
TheCelticWeave|AurastrengtheningConnectingHeavenandEarth|Insomnia
Cook’sHookup|Anxiety
CrownPull|HeadachesExpellingtheVenom|Anger
FearTap|Fear
TheFourMemoryPumps|MemorylossTheFourThumps|Toxins
GaitReflexes|Fatigue
HeavenRushingIn|Loneliness,despairHoldingAnother’sStressPoints|Depression,the“blues”
HoldingYourOwnStressPoints(Neurovasculars)|Overwhelmed
Homolateral/Cross-CrawlRepatterning|Healing
Hookup|PanicHookingUpaFriend|Coordination
SpinalFlush|Immunesystem
TakingDowntheFlame|BloodpressureTappingIntheJoy|Reinforcinghappiness
TripleWarmerSmoothie|Mentaltension,hotflashes
WayneCookPosture|ClearthinkingZip-up|Protection
TheFive-MinuteDailyEnergyRoutineWhattheFive-MinuteDailyEnergyRoutineIsandHowItWorks
TheFive-MinuteDailyEnergyRoutineExercises
ForAdditionalStudyAbouttheAuthors
ModelCredits
Index
INTRODUCTION
You can be in greater control of your health right now! The Little Book ofEnergyMedicineisaneasyandfunguidethatisbasedonmythirty-fouryearsofteachingpeoplesimplewaystoenhancetheirenergyandhealth.Itisabookyoucanopendaily toanypageand findanexercise thathelpsyouclearyourmindandfeelhappier,morevital,andmorealert.
WhatExactlyIsEnergyMedicineandHowDoesItWork?NobelPrize–winningphysicistAlbertEinstein’sformulaE=mc2boilsdowntoasimpleconcept:energyisallthereis.Thereisflowingenergy(whatweusuallysimply think of as “energy”) and congealed energy (matter). Everything innature is one or the other—amind-bending concept! Indeed, energy animateseverycellandorganinyourbody.ItistheLifeForceand,putsimply:whenyouhave it,youarealive;whenyoudon’t,youaren’t.Yourbody’srelationship tothis essential energy of nature has been evolving for millions of years. Theenergies thatgovern thewayyourbody functionsdirectyour immune system,hormones, and everything else that keeps you alive as decisively as amagnetwillorganizeironfilingsintodistinctpatterns.Theseenergieshaveanamazingintelligence.Theyaremuchsmarter thanyour intellect inkeepingyouhealthyandinrepairingyouifyoubecomeill.Thatsaid,youcanmobilizeyourenergiesto keep your body and mind humming at their best. That is what EnergyMedicinedoes.EnergyMedicineisyourbody’sbestmedicine.
InEnergyMedicine,energyisthemedicineandenergyisalsothepatient.Withenergyasthemedicine,thenatural,vitalLifeForcethatisyourbirthrightcan be harnessed and directed to cure your ills and to uplift your spirit.Withenergy as the patient, you can restore energies that have become weak,disturbed,oroutofbalanceandhealyourbodyaswell.
Flow,balance,andharmonycanbenoninvasivelyrestoredandmaintainedwithinyourbody’senergysystemby:
Tapping,massaging,orholdingspecificenergypointsontheskinTracing or swirling your hand above your skin along specific energypathwaysPracticing exercises or postures designed to bring a feeling of calm andrenewalSurroundinganareawithhealingenergies
Justas therearedifferent typesofdrugstoremedicines, therearedifferenttypesofEnergyMedicine.Manycanbetracedbacktoancienthealingtraditionssuchasyoga,qigong,shiatsu,andacupuncture.StoneacupunctureneedlesthatareeightthousandyearsoldhavebeenfoundinChina.ThebodyofaNeolithicman preserved in a frozen region between Austria and Italy had markingstattooedonhisskin thatcorrespondwith theacupuncturepoints thatwouldbeused to treat the arthritis and stomach conditions revealed by a laboratoryanalysisofhisbody.ModernformsofEnergyMedicineincludeHealingTouch,TherapeuticTouch,TouchforHealth,Reiki,andEnergyKinesiology.Theterm“EnergyMedicine”hasbeeninusesincethe1980sandmorerecentlybecameabuzzwordwhen referred toonbothTheOprahWinfreyShow andTheDr.OzShow.
EnergyMedicineisbothacomplementtootherapproachestomedicalcareandacompletesystemforself-careandself-help.Itcanaddressphysicalillnessandemotionalormentaldisorders,aswellaspromotehigh-levelwellnessandpeakperformance.Energies—bothelectromagneticandmoresubtleenergies—form the dynamic infrastructure of the physical body. The health of the bodyreflectstheflow,balance,andharmonyofthoseenergies.Whenthebodyisnothealthy,disturbancesinitsenergiescanbeidentifiedandtreated.
ThepossibilitieswithEnergyMedicineare,infact,endless.WiththisLittleBookofEnergyMedicineyouwill:
Learnadailyfive-minuteroutinethatkeepsyoufeelingvibrant,alive,andfullofenergyDiscover techniques for improving hormonal imbalances that cause hotflashes,sleepdisturbance,oranxietyAccess easy exercises to combat “everyday” ailments such as headachesandhighbloodpressurePractice energy techniques that counter psychological problems such as
depression,moodswings,anger,andstressBe able to teach family, friends, and clients ways of maintaining andimprovingtheirownenergybalanceLearntoprotectyourselffromnegativeenergiesSupportyourbody’simmunesystemandabilitytoheal
WhatAretheBenefitsofEnergyMedicine?
Doyouwishyouhadmoreenergy?Areyoutiredoftakingpillsforeverydayachesandpains?Do you often wish there was a natural remedy when you aren’t feelingwell?Isyourmemorylesssharpthanitusedtobe?Doyoufindyourselfdraggingintheafternoon?Doyouwanttowakeupmorerefreshedandeagerforyourday?
Ifyouranswertoanyofthesequestionsis“yes,”thenEnergyMedicineisforyou!EnergyMedicineempowersyoutobemoreincontrolofyourbodyandyourlife.Itdoesn’tcostanythingtolearntheEnergyMedicineexercisesinthisbook,anditisagiftyoucangivetoyourselfthatkeepsongiving.
WhoWillBenefitfromEnergyMedicine?
AnyonewhowantstofeelgreaterjoyandvitalityOrdinarypeoplewithnoexperienceinhealingthemselvesorhealingotherswhoarelookingforanswerstobetterhealthDoctors, nurses, massage therapists, acupuncturists, and others in healthcarewhowanttobemoreeffectivewiththeirclients
Learning simple Energy Medicine exercises that will mobilize yourenergiesinsteadofcontinuingtoendureormedicateeverydaypainandfatigueisachoiceyoucanmakerightnow.Thepharmaceuticalcompanieswouldlikeyouto keep buying their drugs because theymake billions of dollars from peoplewhoautomaticallyreachforabottleofpillstotaketheirpainaway.Butdoing
this also taxes your liver, kidneys, and other organs when you could insteadlearnsimpleexercises thathelphealyourentirebody,not just takeawayyourachesandpains.Plus,EnergyMedicineissafe.Medicationsarenotnecessarilysafe,andinfactcaninterferewithyourbody’snaturalhealingabilities.TheU.S.Food andDrugAdministration reports that accidental death from prescriptiondrugs, evenwhen they are taken correctly, is now the fourth leading cause ofdeath in theUnitedStates.Additionally,whentheFDAapprovesamedicationfor use by the general public, less than half of the serious drug reactions areknown.Youbecometheguineapig.
CanAnyoneUseEnergyMedicine?Thegoodnewsis,“Yes!”AnyonecanlearnanduseEnergyMedicine!Fromthisguide,youwill havepractical and straightforward techniques thatyoucanuseimmediately.EnergyMedicineisthesafest,mostorganic,mostaccessible,andmost affordable medicine there is. Energy Medicine teaches you how toparticipatemorefullyandknowledgeablyinyourownhealing,health,andwell-being.Nodevicesarenecessary.Youwillusethetouchofyourhandsandyourownenergiestoliftyourspiritsandfosterahealthier,happierlife.Youcanstartright nowby tryingoneof the exercises in thesepages.There is no reason towait.Tryonenowandstartfeelingbettertoday—andeveryday,fortherestofyourlife.
WhatEnergyMedicineIsandIsNot“Diagnosis” and “treatment”withinEnergyMedicine have differentmeaningsthan they have within traditional medicine. The focus is not on symptoms orillness; the focus is on keeping the body’s energy system strong, vital,harmonious, and healthy. In Energy Medicine, you “diagnose” or assess theenergysystem,nottheillness.Symptomsprovidecluesaboutwheretheenergysystemneedsattention.Likewise,treatmentisnotthetreatmentofsymptomsorillness;itisthetreatmentoftheenergysystem.
Thesedistinctionsarevitalnotonlybecauseitislegaltoeducatepeopletokeep their body’s energies healthy but not legal for unlicensed people todiagnose and treat illness. They are also vital because they demonstrate afundamentallydifferentwayofthinkingabouthealthandillnessthatdirectsyour
attention to the energetic foundation of staying healthy. The techniquessuggestedheremaybeusedalongwithtraditionalmedicaltreatments.Theywillgenerallycomplementthem,andyourhealthcareprofessionalwillprobablybeinterestedtoknowwhatotherinterventionsyouareusing.
HowDoIGetStarted?Youdon’tneedanyspecial tools togetstartedwithEnergyMedicine.Allyouneedisthedesiretobehealthy.Manypeoplespendtheiradulthoodfeelingtiredmostofthetime.Thisbookwillhelpyoufeelenergizedandboostyourimmunesystemsoheadaches,highbloodpressure,coughs,colds,andfludon’trunyoudowneveryyear.
Preventivemedicineiscrucialinadayandageofrisingmedicalcostsandmanypeopleleftwithouthealthinsurance.Luckily,preventivemedicineisfairlyeasy to begin. It only takes a decision to start the exercises in this book andperformthemdaily.
HowtoUseThisBookThisbookisauser-friendlyguide.Youcanpickitupandreadtheinstructionsinanyorder.ItisdesignedforpeoplewhoarereadytotryEnergyMedicineforthefirst timeandwantaquickandeasywaytogetstarted,or ifyouhavealreadyusedEnergyMedicineinthepastandwantasimpleguidetokeepwithyouforeasyreference.Youdonotneedanyspecialbackgroundortrainingtobeabletogethealthbenefitsfromtheexercisespresentedhere.Theyarereadyforyoutouse now, and you will probably find that you receive benefits almostimmediately.Dependingonyourpersonalstrengthsandchallenges,someoftheexercisesare likely toworkbetter foryou thanothers. Ifyouare interested indeeper study or would like more instruction and explanation about a certaintechnique, you will want to pick up my more comprehensive books, EnergyMedicineandEnergyMedicineforWomen.
Meridians,AcupressurePoints,Chakras,andtheAuraMeridians:Thefourteenmeridiansarethebody’smainenergypathways.Intheway an artery transports blood, a meridian transports energy. The meridianscarry a flow of energy that adjustsmetabolism, and vitalizes every organ andeveryphysiologicalsysteminthebody.Thesemeridianpathwaysbringenergyto the immune, nervous, endocrine, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, skeletal,muscular, and lymphatic systems. These pathways exist within the “subtlebody”—the invisible field that surrounds and permeates the physical body.Medicalstudentsdon’tfindthesesubtleenergieswhentheydissectcadavers.
Ourancientancestorsneededtosensetheenergiesofplantstoknowiftheywerenutritiousorpoisonous; tobeable to feel theenergiesofanapproachingpredator;and toknowwhen theenergiesof theirchildrenormatewereoutofharmony so they could keep those they depended upon healthy and focused.Theseabilitieshelped themsurvive.Teachingsand traditionsforbalancing thebody’senergiestokeeppeoplevitalcanbefoundinmostancientcivilizations.TheChinesewereprobablythefirsttowritedownasystemforworkingwiththebody’senergies,focusingontheacupuncturemeridians,andacupunctureisstillhealing people today.Meanwhile, contemporary scientists are findingways todemonstrateandmeasuresubtleenergiesandenergyfields.
Spleenandgallbladdermeridians,shownhere,aretwoofthebody’s14meridianpathways.
Acupressure Points: Acupressure is a safe and holistic healing art that wasdeveloped inChina over five thousand years ago.This ancient technique usesthe fingers topresskeypointsalong themeridian lineson thebodywhere theenergypools.Acupressurehasbeeneffectiveinthereliefoftrauma,emotionalpain, and physical pain, as well as boosting the immune system, beautytreatments, better sex, back care, relaxation, combatting addictions, andmuchmore. Acupuncture and acupressure use the same points and meridians, butacupunctureemploysneedleswhileacupressureusesthefingers.
Chakras:Thechakrasareconcentratedcentersofenergylocatedupthemidlineof thebody from thebaseof thespine to the topof thehead.Therearesevenchakras,whicharebelievedtoenergeticallyrecordeveryemotionallysignificantevent you experience. Trained practitioners can work with the chakras byholdingtheirhandsoverthechakraandmovingtheenergy.
TheAura:Theauraisafieldthatsurroundsyourentirebodywithanenergeticembrace.Scientistswhohavedetectedtheaura’senergycallitthe“biofield.”Itis a multilayered protective sphere of energy that interacts with the energieswithinyouaswellaswiththeatmospherearoundyou.Yourauraismadeupofmanyever-changingcolorsthatsomepractitionersareabletosee,interpret,andadjust.
ArmAttachmentStressPoints
Stimulatesthelymphaticsystem,whichhelpsmovetoxinsoutofthebodyIncreases production of white blood cells, strengthening your immunesystemHelpsyourbodyremovetoxinsStrengthensyourbodyandauraCalmsemotions
Find the area where your arm meets your body. Push your fingers in withpressure,massagingthelengthofthearm-bodyconnection.Breatheoutthroughyourmouthwheneveryoufeelanytenderness.
How it works: The circulatory system and the lymphatic system are the two
systemsthatsendfluidthroughoutyourbody.Yourheartpumpsbloodforyourcirculatorysystem,butyourlymphaticsystemdoesnothaveapump.Itsfluidsarepumpedbymovement—walking,running,exercising.Butwithoursedentarylifestyles, the lymphatic system—which is responsible for removing physicaltoxinsandstaleenergies—getsclogged.Massagingthereflexpointsatthearm-bodyjunctiongetsyourlymphflowingsoitcanremovetoxins.
TheCelticWeave
TheCelticweave “weaves”your aura andbuilds its protective surrounding. Itorganicallyconnectsalloftheenergysystemsofyourbodytogether.
Strengthenstheenergyfieldaroundyou(your“aura”)Protectsyoufromharmfulenergiesintheenvironment
Howitworks:Yourauraprotectsyoufromtheeffectsofenergypollutants inthe atmosphere such as those caused by high-voltage wires and fluorescentlights,aswellasthevibrationsofpeoplewhoarestressed,angry,ordepressed.Celticweavinglacesyouraurawithallofyourotherenergeticsystemsandhelpshold your entire energetic structure together. You are literally making figureeightswithbotharmsfromthetopofyourbodytothebottom.WhentheCelticweave is dynamically engaged, youhave a sense of power, a feelingof beingcharged,andyourenergiesreallystarthumming.
Rubhandstogether,shakethemoff,facepalms,andtrytofeeltheenergybetweenthem.Rubandshakeagain,placepalmsclosetoears,andtakeadeepbreath.
Inhaleandbringyourelbowstogether.Exhale,crossyourarmsandswingout.Thismotionshouldmakeafigureeightwithbotharms,notjustacrossingofthearms.Crossandswingthemoutagaininafigure-eightmotion.
Bendforward,repeat,andcrossarmsoverupperlegs.Swingoutagain,infront of ankles. Bend knees, turn palms forward, scoop up energy, stand, andpourthatenergyalloveryourbody.
ConnectingHeavenandEarth
Awonderfullyenergizingexercisethatreleasesenergystuckinyourjointsandallowsyoutofeelrefreshed.CanbeusedaloneorasapartoftheFive-MinuteDailyEnergyRoutine.
Releasesenergy,includingenergiespickedupfromotherpeopleandtoxicenvironmentsBrings freshoxygen to thecells,whichactivatesendorphinsandsupportsfeelingsofjoyActivatestheimmunesystemHelpseaseinsomnia
How it works: Connecting Heaven and Earth is one of the most popularexercisesinEnergyMedicinebecauseitmakespeoplefeelsogood.Itopensthemeridiansandbringsmanypeopleafeelingofjoyandhappiness.Thispowerfulstretchforthehips,waist,andtorsoisoneofmyfavoritewaystoquicklyrenewmyselfifI’mfeelingsluggish.
1. Startwithyourhandsonyourthighs,withyourfingersspread.2. Inhale through your nose, bring your arms out and together in a prayerposition.Exhalethroughyourmouth.
3. Inhalingthroughyournose,stretchonearmupandonearmdown,pushingwithyourpalms.Hold,exhalethroughyourmouth,andreturntotheprayerposition.Switcharmsandrepeat.
4. Dropyourarmsdown,foldyourbodyforwardatthewaist,andrelaxwithyour knees slightly bent. Take two breaths before slowly returning to astandingposition.
Cook’sHookup
Variation of theWayneCook Posture.Useful as a shortcut for someonewhocannotgetintothefullWayneCookPosture.
FocusesthemindEnhanceslearningcapacityBringsoutyourbestinaperformanceorconfrontation
Howitworks:ThisprocedureisamodificationoftheWayneCookPosture.Itis named to honorWayne Cook, a pioneer in the field of bioenergetic forcefields. Perhaps more than any other single approach that I teach, the WayneCook Posture can calm you, and help you better understand and confront theproblemsthatyouface.Itisveryeffectivewhenyouaresoupsetthatyoufindyourselfyelling,crying,or sinking intodespair.Youwillusuallybegin to feelless overwhelmed almost immediately. Holding the ending pose (#3) with anaffirmation of how well you will do in your performance or encounter willturbochargeyouraffirmation.1. Extendyourlefthandinfrontofyou,turnyourpalmtotheside,andcrossyourrighthandoveryourwrist.
2. Claspyourfingerstogetherandpullyourhandsunderneathanduptoyourchest.Ifyouaresitting,crossyourankles.
3. Take fourslow,deepbreaths, in throughyournoseandout throughyourmouth.
CrownPull
TheCrownPullcanbedoneaspartoftheFive-MinuteDailyEnergyRoutineorsimplywhenyouarecongestedinyourheadormind.
StimulatesbloodflowtoyourheadStrengthensmemoryOpens the crown chakra, which is associated with spirituality andinspirationHelpsovercomeinsomniaCanhelpalleviateheadaches
How itworks:Stress causes energy to accumulate and stagnate at the top ofyourhead.TheCrownPull releases thisenergy.Itcanclear thecobwebsfromyourmindandbringcalmtoyournervoussystem.Itcanalsooftentakeawayaheadacheorstress-inducedstomachache.Overtheyears,I’vehadmanypeopletellmetheyuseitasapreludetomeditationorotherspiritualpractices.
1. Applypressuretoforeheadandslowlypullyourfingersapartstretchingtheskin. Breathe deeply, in through your nose and out through yourmouth.Next,placeyourfingertipsonthetopofyourheadandrepeatthestretch.
2. Repeat this pattern starting at the top, center, and back of your head.Continueuntilyoureachthebaseofyourneck.
ExpellingtheVenom
Whenyouarefeelingangryorfrustratedoryouwanttofindtherighteousangerwithinyou,thisisagoodexercisetodo.
MovesrageoutofyourbodyFreescongestedenergiesUnblocksthespirit
Standupstraight.Putyourarmsoutinfrontofyou,bendyourelbowsslightly,makefistswiththeinsidesofyourwristsfacingup,andtakeaveryfullbreath.Swingyourarmsbehindyouandupoveryourhead.Holdhere foramoment.Reachwayup, turnyour fists soyour fisted fingersare facingeachother,andrushyour armsdown the front of yourbody asyou emphatically releaseyourfists.Letoutyourbreathandyouremotionswithawhoooshsoundoranyotherpowerful sounds that comenaturally.Repeat several times.Thiswill probablyfeelgood.Thelasttime,bringyourarmsdowninaslowandcontrolledmanner,blowingyourbreathoutofyourmouthasyougo.
Howitworks:Thisexerciseevokesand releases theenergiesofanger,upset,and frustration. It is a primal and effectiveway to let go of stress and anger.Becoming more viscerally familiar with anger makes space for healthyassertiveness.
FearTap
TheFearTapcanbedoneanytimeyouarefeelinganxiousorscared.Itcanalsoalter the underlying pattern of a long-standing phobia. Tapping energy pointstraces back to a five-thousand-year-old healing tradition and is a friendly,nonintrusivewaytoinstantlyshiftthebrain’selectrochemistry.
Calms the Triple Warmer meridian, which governs the flight-or-flightresponseReducesirrationalfearSoothesthebodySteadiesthemind
Locatetheareaonthebacksideofyourhand,halfwaybetweenyourwristandfingers,betweenyourringfingerand“pinkie”finger.Tapthisareawithtwoorthreefingersofyourotherhandfor30to60seconds,breathinginthroughyournoseandoutthroughyourmouth.Switchhands.Anotheroptionistoplaceonehandoveryourheartandtaponthehandasinstructedabove.
Howitworks:Beingafraidmightbeaboutsomethingspecific,butfearisalsosometimes irrational and generalized. It can create stress, agitation, andexhaustion.Tappingon these acupressurepoints can shift energiesof fear andgentlyalleviateunwantedthoughtsinamatterofminutes.
TheFourMemoryPumps
Thisexerciserestoreslong-termandshort-termmemoryformostpeople.Italsofeelsgreat!
Enhancestheflowofcerebrospinalfluid,whichhelpsusthinkmoreclearlyImprovesmemory
Sitorstandcomfortably.Ruballoveryourheadwithyourknucklesorfingerstoopentheenergiesinyourhead.Takeadeepbreath,inthroughthenoseandoutthroughthemouth.
How it works: Oxygen-rich cerebrospinal fluid is drawn up the spine,supporting thenervous systemanddeliveringnutrients to thebrain.This fluidprotects the brain and spinal cord from trauma brought about by movement,falls,andblows.
1. Place the palm of your left hand on the left side of your headwith yourfingers crossing over the top of your head. Your right hand goes on themiddleofyourchest.Takethreedeepbreaths.
2. Keepingyour righthandonyourchest,moveyour lefthand so that yourpalm is on your forehead and your fingers are stretched over the top ofyourhead.Takethreedeepbreaths.
3. Moveyourlefthandtoyourchest,yourrighthandtotherightsideofyourhead(asinphoto1,butwithyourleftandrighthandsreversed)andtakethreedeepbreaths.
4. Keepyourlefthandatyourchest,placethepalmofyourrighthandonthebackofyourhead,andholdforthreebreaths.
TheFourThumps
By thumping four specific sets of points on your body, a technique I call the“FourThumps,”youcanactivateasequenceofresponsesthatwillrestoreyou.TheFourThumpsareapartoftheFive-MinuteDailyEnergyRoutine.
BoostsyourimmunesystemBalancesbloodchemistryandelectrolytesHelpswiththemetabolismoffoodReducestoxinsandstressPromotesclearthinking
1. Placethepadsofyourfingersbeneathyourcheekbones,nexttoyournose.Thump firmly for 15 seconds. This helps to drain sinuses and clear thelymphglandsintheneck.Itcanalsoreleasetensionandreduceexcessiveworry.
2. Tolocatethesepoints,placeyourforefingersonyourcollarboneandmovethem inward toward the U-shaped notch at the top of your breastbone(aboutwhereamanwouldtiehistie).MoveyourfingerstothebottomoftheU.Thengototheleftandrightaboutaninchandthumpfirmlyfor10to15seconds.
3. Placethefingersofeitherorbothhandsinthecenterofyoursternum,atthethymusgland.Thumpfirmlyforabout10to15seconds.
4. Thump theneurolymphatic spleenpoints firmly for10 to15 secondswithyourfingersorknuckles.Theyarebeneaththebreastsanddownonerib.
Howitworks:Certainpointsonyourbody,whentappedwithyourfingers,willimpactyourenergyfieldinpredictableways,sendingelectrochemicalimpulsestoyourbrainandreleasingneurotransmitters.Thesearefoursuchthatworkincombinationto“chargeyourbatteries.”Pleaseuseaveryfirmtapor“thump.”Ifthereisanytenderness,thatusuallymeansthisexerciseisgoodforyouandcanhelpreleasetoxinsincloggedareas.
GaitReflexes
On topofyour feet, in the spacesbetween thebones that correspondwith thespacesbetweenthe toes,areyourgait reflexes:acupressurepointsbetweenthemetatarsalbones.Fatiguemaybecausedbyadisturbanceinyourwalkinggaitorjustfrombeingonyourfeetalot.Thismeansthatthenormalcoordinationofthe muscles used in walking becomes tiring. Massaging the gait reflexes canhelptorestoreyourenergy.
Helpsto“ground”youReleasestensionandiswonderfullyrelaxingFreesenergythattendstobecomecloggedinyourfeet
Withyourfingersbeloweachfootandyourthumbsonthegaitreflex,massagetheenergydowneachofthefivegaitreflexeswithyourthumbs.Pulltheenergyoffyourtoes.Spreadthethumbswithpressuretotheoutsideofthefeet.
Howitworks:Thegaitreflexesareacupressurepointsinthefeetandlinkedtoavarietyofmusclesthatfunctionduringwalking.Theseincludemusclesintheshouldersandhips.Massagingyourgaitreflexesboostsenergy.
HeavenRushingIn
This exercise can connect you to the larger forces of the universe and yourspirituality.
Whenyoudon’tknowwhatelsetodo,thispracticeinitiateshealingBringscomfortandopensyourintuitionwhenyouarefeelinglonelyorindespairAllowsyoutodirecthealingenergiestospecificareasofyourbody
How it works: In the middle of the chest, near the heart, is a vortex called“HeavenRushingIn.”Powerfulhealingenergiescanbedirectedintothisvortex.Whenyouperformthisexerciseandsensethehealingenergies, itremindsyouthatyouarenotaloneinthisuniverse.Noticetheinsightsthatmaycometoyou.Ifyouneedhealinginaspecificspot,taketheenergythathasstreamedintoyourheart chakraand,withyourhands,bring it toanareaofyourbody thatneedshealing.Forinstance,ifyouhavehippain,youcanendthisexercisebyplacingyourhandsonyourhips.
1. Standtallandgroundyourselfwithyourhandsonyourthighs.Breatheinthroughyournoseandoutthroughyourmouththroughouttheexercise.
2. Reachoutandupandbringyourhandstogetherinaprayerposition.3. Touchtheheavenswithbothhandsbyraisingyourarmsandopeningyourhands. Look up. Know that you are not alone. Unlimited energies andhealingforcesaretheretomeetyouwheneveryouask.
4. Scoop up the healing energy and place it on your heart chakra in themiddleofyourchest.
HoldingAnother’sStressPoints
Youcanhold thesepointsyourselforyoucanhavea friendhold themsoyoucanfullyrelaxintotheexperienceoffeelingyourworriesmeltaway.
Helpswhenfeelingupsetorifyouhavethe“blues”ReleasestensionHelpsyouthinkmoreclearly
Howitworks:Whenyouarestressed,bloodleavesyourforebrainandgoesintoyour trunk and limbs to support the fight-or-flight response. Without enoughblood in your forebrain, it is hard to think clearly or handle stress.Whenyouholdtheneurovascularpoints,theelectromagneticenergyinyourfingersdrawsthebloodbackintoyourforebrain.Youareliftedoutofstress.
Sit comfortably and have your partner place the palm of one hand on theforehead, theotheron thebackof thehead.Breathe slowlyanddeeply, in thenoseandoutthroughthemouth.Partnercanholdfor3to4minutes.
ALTERNATIVE:Haveyourpartnerplacefingertipsonyourforehead,touchingtheareaabovetheeyes,andwraphandsaroundthetemples.
HoldingYourOwnStressPoints(Neurovasculars)
Holding the neurovasculars (the two areas on your forehead, located about aninch above each eye) helpswhen blood leaves the forebrain. This happens inmanysituations,includingduringhotflashesforwomeninmenopause.
PreventsbloodfromleavingtheforebrainCalmsthepartofyourbrainthatinitiatesthefight-or-flightresponseAssistsinrepatterningunwantedhabits
1. Lightly place your fingertips on your forehead, covering the frontaleminences(thebumpsonyourforeheaddirectlyaboveyoureyes).Putyourthumbsonyour templesnext toyoureyes,breathingdeeply.As thebloodreturnstoyourforebrainoverthenext fewminutes,youwill findyourselfbeginningtothinkmoreclearly.Itisthatsimple!
2. Lay one palm on your forehead and the other on the back of your head.Hold them there for 2 to 3 minutes, breathing deeply and comfortably.Holdingthefrontneurovascularpointsreturnsbloodtoyourforebrainandbalancesthecirculationofbloodthroughoutyourbody.Holdingyourotherhand behind your head sedates the fear points and calms yourhypothalamus.
Howitworks:Whenastresssendsyouintothefight-or-flightresponse,upto80percentofthebloodleavesyourforebraintogointoyourarmsandchesttofight,or intoyour legs to run.Asimple techniqueofplacing thepadsofyourfingersonyour foreheadandyour thumbsonyour temples impactscirculationand brings blood back to your head. The points on your forehead are called“neurovasculars,” and lightly holding them can shift you out of the stressresponse.Youcanalsousethisexercisetodiffuseatraumaticmemory.
Homolateral/Cross-CrawlRepatterning
This repatterning exercise supports the crossover patterns in your body’senergies that arenecessary forcoordination,healing, andvitality.CanbeusedaloneoraspartoftheFive-MinuteDailyEnergyRoutine.
HelpsyouthinkmoreclearlyandimprovescoordinationSpeedsthehealingprocessFacilitates the crossover of energy between the brain’s right and lefthemispheresGivesyoumoreenergyandcanliftyououtofdepressionorfuzzythinking
How itworks:Youmay feel tired during this exercise, but it will leave youfeelingreenergized.Homolateralrepatterninghelpstoreset thenervoussystemandsupportstheflowofinformationbetweenthetwohemispheresofthebrain.
1. Homolateral March: While standing, lift your left arm and left legsimultaneously.Asyou let themdown,raiseyourrightarmandright leg.Repeatseveraltimes.
2. Cross-Crawl: Lift your left arm and right leg simultaneously. As you letthemdown,raiseyourrightarmandleftleg.Repeatseveraltimes.
TIPSONHOWTODOIT:BeginthissequencewiththeHomolateralMarch(sameleg,samearm).Repeatthe march 4 to 5 times before switching to the Cross-Crawl (opposite leg,oppositearm).RepeattheCross-Crawl4to5times.GobackandforthbetweentheHomolateralMarchandtheCross-Crawlseveraltimesuntilyoufeelthattheyareeasyandcomfortabletodo.Thereshouldalsobe a feeling of being reenergized. Always end the sequence with the Cross-Crawl. Reminder: the Homolateral March and Cross-Crawl are essentiallyexaggeratedwalks.
Hookup
TheHookupcanbedoneattheendoftheFive-MinuteDailyEnergyRoutineorsimplywhenyouarefeelingabit“off.”
Createsaconnectionbetweenyourcentralmeridian(whichsendsenergyupthefrontofyourbody)andthegoverningmeridian(whichsendsenergyupyourspine)IncreasesyourcoordinationReducesanxietyStrengthensyouraura
Placeonehandwithyourmiddle finger inyournaveland theotherhandwithyourmiddle finger in your “third eye” (between your eyebrows). Push in andpullup.
Howitworks:TheHookupisoneofthemostpowerfultoolsIknowtoquicklygetyourselffeelingbetterphysicallyandemotionally.TheHookupsupportsthenervous system and has been known to stop seizures. During the Hookup,breathedeeplyandslowlyinthroughyournoseandoutthroughyourmouth5or6times.Youcancloseyoureyesorleavethemopen.Alwaysfindthewaythatfeelsrightforyou!That’showyourbody’senergiestalktoyou.
HookingUpaFriend
The “Hookup” is the best single technique for keeping the aura solid. It iswonderfulforcomfortingababyortoddler.
HelpsovercomeinsomniaStabilizesyourentireenergysystemIncreasescoordination
Haveyourfriendsitorliedownandplacethemiddlefingerofonehandonthethirdeye (between theeyebrowsabove thebridgeof thenose)and themiddlefingerofyourotherhandinthenavel.Gentlypresseachfingerintotheskin,pullitupward,andholdfor15to30seconds.
How it works: The Hookup connects the central and governing meridians,bridging their energies between the front and back of your body and betweenyourheadandtorso.Itisoneofmymostusedtechniquesforquicklycenteringmyself. It has immediate neurological consequences, including stoppingseizures.
TOCOMFORTABABYORTODDLER:Placeyour left handunder thebaby’sneckandhead,andletthebaby’sheadrestthere.Placeyourotherhandonthebaby’sstomach, below the belly button. Babies are usually very responsive to theenergiesthatwillflowbetweenyourhands.
SpinalFlush
This is a kind gift to give a friend who is feeling run down or upset. ThisexerciseispartoftheFive-MinuteDailyEnergyRoutine.
EnergizesyourbodyRemovestoxinsfromlymphaticsystemClearsstagnantenergy
Lean into a chair orwall, or lie facedown. Partner should deeplymassage oneithersideofthespine,fromthebaseofthenecktothebottomofthesacrum.The thumbs are used to apply deep pressure in a circularmotion for about 5secondsoneachpoint.Onceatthebottomofthesacrum,yourpartnercanrepeatthespinal flushor“sweep” theenergiesoff thebody.Fromtheshoulders,andwith anopenhand,yourpartner sweeps all thewaydown theback,down thelegs,andoffthefeet2or3times.
Howitworks:TheSpinalFlushworkswithyourlymphaticsystem.Thelymphhasnopumpof itsown,butyoupumpitwheneveryoumoveyourbody.Youcan also pump it bymassaging your neurolymphatic reflex points. Congestedneurolymphaticreflexpointsfeelsorewhenmassaged.Forthisreason,theyarenothardtolocate.And,therearesomanyofthesepointssoclosetooneanotherthatyouwon’tmiss them.Lymphplaysakey role inyour immunesystembyhelpingfightconditionsrangingfromcoldstocancer.
NOTE:Ifyouarealone,thisexercisecanalsobeachievedbyusingtennisballs,oranyballthatiscomfortableunderyourback.Lieonyourbackandplacethetennis balls under either side of your spine, gently rocking your body so thetennisballsdeeplymassage the lymphaticpoints.This takessomepracticebutmanypeople say theycanachieveaverygood lymphaticmassagebyworkingthetennisballsdownthespinefromthenecktothebottomofthesacrum.
TakingDowntheFlame
Thisexercisecouldhaveeasilybeennamed“TakingDowntheHyperactivity.”Ifyoudothiswithachild,itwillusuallyhelpkeepthemmorefocusedandwillcalmyouaswell.
CalmsyouwhenyoufeeloutofcontrolReducespanicHelpsgroundyouCanlowerbloodpressure
Stand with your hands on your thighs, fingers spread. Breathe in deeplythroughyournoseandoutthroughyourmouth.Swingyourarmsout,bringingthemoveryourheaduntilthefingertipsandthumbsofeachhandmeet.
Exhaling, lower your thumbs to the top of your head. Hold and inhaledeeply.Exhaleandplaceyourthumbsbetweenyoureyebrows.Holdandinhaledeeply. Exhale and place your thumbs on your thymus point, between yourbreasts.Holdandinhaledeeply.
As you let your breath out, take your thumbs down to your navel and“triangle” your fingers below your navel and flatten your hands. Breathe indeeply,smoothyourhandsdownthefrontofyourlegswhilebendingforwardatthewaist,andletthemhang.
Breathe in deeply and slowly stand, placing one vertebra on top of theother.Liftyourshoulderstowardyourearsanddropthem.
Howitworks:TakingDowntheFlameconnectsallthechakrasfora“quickie”chakra balancing. Additionally, it literally “takes down the flame”—panic oranxiety you may be feeling. It grounds you and makes you feel calm and at
peaceagain,allowingyoutohandlewhateverproblemsyouhave.
TappingIntheJoy
Youcanliterallytapjoyintoyournervoussystemsoitbeginstocreateapatternofhappinessinyourlife.
IncreasesyourjoyHelpsyouimprintthegoodmomentsinyourlifeintoyournervoussystemShiftsyourmindtomovetowardthepositive
Thenexttimeyouarefeelinghappy,orexperiencingawaveofgratitude,awe,orappreciation,tapit inatyourthirdeye.Tapwiththemiddlefingerofeitherhand,betweentheeyebrows,abovethebridgeofyournosefor5to10seconds.This sends the positive feeling into your energy field through the firstacupressurepointonyournervoussystem.
Howitworks:Tappingatyour“thirdeye”whilerememberinggoodmomentsinyourlife,recallingsomethingthatmadeyoulaugh,orgivinganaffirmationofgratitude for your body, your mind, your life, or another person is powerfulEnergyMedicine.Itcreatesarhythmicpulseofpositiveenergy.Thisisthefirstacupressure point on the bladder meridian, which helps govern the centralnervous system. It is also known in yoga tradition as the “third eye.” It isassociated with intuition and psychic awareness. Tapping on the “third eye”pointwhileyoufeeljoypulsesthejoythroughoutyournervoussystem.Italsotrainsyournervoussystemtobemorejoyful.
TripleWarmerSmoothie
The“smoothie”calmstheTripleWarmermeridian,whichrunsfromthefourthfinger,uptheoutsideofthearm,behindtheear,andtotheoutsideoftheeyes.Itgoverns the immunesystem, theemergency response to threat (fight, flight,orfreeze),andtheabilitytoformphysiologicalandbehavioralhabitsformanagingstressorthreat.
ReducesfearandanxietyReleasestensionHelpsovercomeinsomniaHelpswithbodytemperatureandhotflashes
Place thepadsofyour fingersonyour temples.Takeadeepbreath in throughyournoseandoutthroughyourmouth.Onanotherdeepin-breath,slowlyslideyour fingers up and over your ears, maintaining some pressure. On the out-breath,takethemaroundandbehindyourears,downyourneck,andhangyourfingers on your shoulders. When you are ready, push your fingers into yourshoulders,dragthemacrossthefrontofyourshoulders,andletthemgo.
Howitworks:TheTripleWarmermeridian isa littledifferent fromtheothermeridiansbecauseitisnotrepresentedbyaphysicalorgan.Instead,itisdefinedby its function. Its purpose is to enlist energies fromothermeridians to betterrespond to stress. It truly is a “human thermostat” that governs the endocrinesystem, the autonomic nervous system, basic drives, and appetite balance.Blockage in the triple warmer meridian can manifest itself in many ways,including a stiff neck, water retention, shock, and emotional sensitivity. TheTripleWarmerSmoothiesedatesthetriplewarmermeridianandhelpstorestorepeaceandcalm.
WayneCookPosture
TheWayneCook Posture can be donewhen you are feeling overwhelmed orconfused.ItisalsopartoftheFive-MinuteDailyEnergyRoutine.
TakesyououtofstressandfeelingoverwhelmedHelpsyouthinkmoreclearlyHelpsyoutoprocessandretaininformationBringsoutyourbestinaperformanceorconfrontation
Howitworks:Thistechniqueiseffectiveevenwhentheupsetissointensethatyouareunabletoquitcrying,arefindingyourselfsnappingoryellingatothers,aresinkingintodespair,orarefeelingthatyouarebeyondexhaustion.Ithelpsprocess stress hormones, and almost immediately you will begin to feel lesscrazyandlessoverwhelmed.ThisprocedureisnamedtohonorWayneCook,apioneering researcher of bioenergetic force fields, who invented the approachthatIhavemodifiedintotheformpresentedhere.
1. Placeyourrightfootoveryourleftknee.Wrapyourlefthandaroundyourrightankleandyourrighthandaroundtheballofyourrightfoot.Breatheinslowlythroughyournoseandoutthroughyourmouth.Repeatthis4to5times. Switch to the other foot. Place your left foot over your right knee.Wrapyourrighthandaroundyourleftankleandyourlefthandaroundtheballofyourleftfoot.Usethesamebreathing.
2. Uncross your legs and place your fingertips together forming a pyramid.Bring your thumbs to rest on your “third eye,” just above the bridge ofyournose.Breatheslowlyinthroughyournose.Thenbreatheoutthroughyourmouth,repeating4or5times.Finally,allowyourthumbstoseparateslowlyacrossyour forehead,pulling theskin.Allowyourhands tosimplydropintoyourlap.
Zip-up
The Zip-up creates a natural form of self-protection from toxins and negativeenergy in the environment. This can be done alone or as a part of the Five-MinuteDailyEnergyRoutine.
ProtectsyoufromabsorbingnegativeenergiesandenvironmentaltoxinsLiftsyourenergyandspiritCanbeusedwithaffirmationsandpositiveimagery
How itworks:When you are feeling sad or vulnerable, the centralmeridian,oneofthetwoenergypathwaysthatgovernyourcentralnervoussystem,canbelikearadioreceiverthatchannelsotherpeople’snegativethoughtsandenergiesintoyou. It’sas ifyouareopenandexposed.Pullingourhandsup thecentralmeridiandrawsenergyalongthemeridianlineand“zipsitup,”whichwillhelpyoufeelmoreconfidentandpositiveaboutyourself.Youcanzipupthecentralmeridianasoftenasyouwish.Bytracingit inthismanner,youstrengthenthemeridian,andthemeridianstrengthensyou.
1. BrisklytaptheK-27pointstoassurethatyourmeridiansaremovinginaforward direction. These are the 27th acupressure points on the kidneymeridianandlocateddirectlybeneaththeclaviclebones.
2. Placeeitherhand(orboth)atthebottomofthetrunkofyourbodyandthenslideyourhandupthecenter.
3. Takeadeepbreathinasyoumoveyourhandsslowlystraightupthecenterofyourbody,toyourlowerlip.
4. Continue upward, bringing your hands past your lips and exu-berantlyraisingthemintothesky.Exhale.Circleyourarmsbacktoyourpelvisandrepeat3times.
WhattheFive-MinuteDailyEnergyRoutineIsandHowItWorksWe are now going to combine several of the techniques into a five-minuteroutine.TheFive-MinuteDailyEnergyRoutine is likepressinga resetbutton,helping restore your body’s natural energy flows. This routinewill strengthenyourimmunesystem,makingyoulessvulnerableandmoreresilient,asit:
ProvidesageneralenergybalancingHelpsrestoreyourvitalityGroundsyouandstabilizesyourforcefieldsHelpsyoufeelbetterinstantlyDevelopspositivehabitsinyourenergysystem
Afterworkingwithmorethantenthousandclientsin90-minuteindividualsessions, giving most of them back-home assignments and watching whatoccurred, I found that these techniques are themost potent andhave themostpositiveimpactforjustabouteveryone.Theyhelpyourbodynotonlytocomeintobalancebut tobemoreprotectedfromenvironmentalradiation,pollutants,andtoxins.
I know it is no small thing to suggest that youbuild another routine intoyourlife.Weareallextraordinarilybusy,anepidemicofmodernlife.Butsomeinvestments pay off. I promise you that the Daily Energy Routine, practicedregularly,willgiveyouagoodreturn,intermsofhowyoufeelandfunction,onthesmalldailyinvestmentitrequires.
Iknowfromexperiencethatyouwillbemorelikelytomaintainaprogramlikethisifyoutieitintoanactivityyoualreadydo.Ifyouexerciseregularly,ordo yoga, tai chi, or Pilates, it can be a great warm-up or cooldown. If youmeditate,itcanbringyouintoacenteredspacefromwhichyoucangodeeper.Somepeople,particularlythosewhoarenotmorningpersons,doitbeforetheyget out of bed. Somepeople do it as a kind of transition ritualwhen they gethomefromwork.Somepeopledo itaspartof theirbathorshower. Itdoesn’tmatter inwhichorderyoudotheexercises,andthemorecomfortableyouare,thebetter.
TheFive-MinuteDailyEnergyRoutineExercises
THEZIP-UP
Briskly tap the K-27 points to assure that your meridians are moving in aforwarddirection.Thesearethe27thacupressurepointsonthekidneymeridianandlocateddirectlybeneaththeclaviclebones.Placeyourhandsatthebottomof the trunkofyourbodyand thenslideyourhandup thecenter.Takeadeepbreathinasyoumoveyourhandsslowlystraightupthecenterofyourbody,toyour lower lip. Continue upward, bringing your hands past your lips andexuberantly raising them into the sky. Exhale. Circle your arms back to yourpelvisandrepeat3times.
THEFOURTHUMPS
Thethymusthump
1. Placethepadsofyourfingersbeneathyourcheekbones,nexttoyournose.Thump firmly for 15 seconds. This helps to drain sinuses and clear thelymphglandsintheneck.Itcanalsoreleasetensionandreduceexcessiveworry.
2. Placeyour forefingersonyourcollarboneandmove them inward towardthe U-shaped notch at the top of your breastbone (about where a manwouldtiehistie).MoveyourfingerstothebottomoftheU.Thengototheleftandrightaboutaninchandthumpfirmlyfor10to15seconds.
3. Placethefingersofeitherorbothhandsinthecenterofyoursternum,atthethymusgland.Thumpfirmlyforabout10to15seconds.
4. Thump theneurolymphatic spleenpoints firmly for10 to15 secondswithyourfingersorknuckles.Theyarebeneaththebreastsanddownonerib.
THEHOMOLATERAL/CROSS-CRAWLEXERCISE
While standing, lift your left arm and left leg simultaneously. As you let themdown,raiseyourrightarmandrightleg.Repeatseveraltimes.Liftyourleftarmandrightlegsimultaneously.Asyouletthemdown,raiseyourrightarmandleftleg.Repeatseveraltimes.
WAYNECOOKPOSTURE
1. Placeyourrightfootoveryourleftknee.Wrapyourlefthandaroundyour
rightankleandyourrighthandaroundtheballofyourrightfoot.Breatheinslowlythroughyournoseandoutthroughyourmouth.Repeatthis4to5times. Switch to the other foot. Place your left foot over your right knee.Wrapyourrighthandaroundyourleftankleandyourlefthandaroundtheballofyourleftfoot.Usethesamebreathing.
2. Uncross your legs and place your fingertips together forming a pyramid.Bringyourthumbstorestonyour“thirdeye”justabovethebridgeofyournose.Breatheslowlyinthroughyournose.Thenbreatheoutthroughyourmouth,repeatingthis4or5times.Finally,allowyourthumbstoseparateslowlyacrossyour forehead,pulling theskin.Allowyourhands tosimplydropintoyourlap.
THECROWNPULL
1. Apply pressure to foreheadand slowly pull your fingers apart, stretchingtheskin.Breathedeeply,inthroughyournoseandoutthroughyourmouth.Next,placeyourfingertipsonthetopofyourheadandrepeatthestretch.
2. Repeat this pattern starting at the top, center, and back of your head.Continueuntilyoureachthebaseofyourneck.
THESPINALFLUSH
Lean intoachairorwall,or lie facedown.Partner shoulddeeplymassageoneithersideof thespine, fromthebaseof theneckto thebottomof thesacrum.The thumbs are used to apply deep pressure in a circularmotion for about 5seconds on each point.Once at the bottom of your sacrum, your partner canrepeatthespinalflushor“sweep”theenergiesoffthebody.Fromtheshoulder,andwithanopenhand,yourpartnersweepsall thewaydowntheback,downthelegs,andoffthefeet,2or3times.
THEHOOKUP
Placeonehandwithyourmiddle finger inyournavelandtheotherhandwithyourmiddle finger in your“third eye” (between your eyebrows).Push inandpullup.
CONNECTINGHEAVENANDEARTH
1. Startwithyourhandsonyourthighs,withyourfingersspread.2. Inhale through your nose, bring your arms out and together in a prayerposition.Exhalethroughyourmouth.
3. Inhalingthroughyournose,stretchonearmupandonearmdown,pushingwithyourpalms.Hold,exhalethroughyourmouth,andreturntotheprayerposition.Switcharmsandrepeat.
4. Dropyourarmsdown,foldyourbodyforwardatthewaist,andrelaxwithyour knees slightly bent. Take two breaths before slowly returning to astandingposition.
FORADDITIONALSTUDY
1.EnergyMedicine(bookandDVDs)2.EnergyMedicineforWomen(bookandDVDs)3.PromiseofEnergyPsychology(bookandDVDs)4.Classesandworkshops,www.innersource.netandwww.DondiDahlin.com5.www.LearnEnergyMedicine.com
ABOUTTHEAUTHORS
DONNAEDEN
Formorethanthreedecades,DonnaEdenhasbeenteachingpeoplehowtoworkwiththebody’senergysystemstoreclaimtheirhealthandnaturalvitality.
Donna is among the world’s most sought, most joyous, and mostauthoritative spokespersons for EnergyMedicine.Her abilities as a healer arelegendary. She has taught some eighty thousand people worldwide, bothlaypeopleandprofessionals,howtounderstandthebodyasanenergysystem.
Ablefromchildhoodtoclairvoyantlyseethebody’ssubtleenergies,shenotonlyworkswiththoseenergiestofurtherhealth,happiness,andvitality,shehasmadeacareerof teachingpeoplewhodonot seesubtleenergieshow toworkwiththem—joyfullyandeffectively.
Donna has taught hundreds of self-empowering, alternative healthworkshops throughout theworld that have been attended bymore than eightythousandparticipants.Herfirstbook,EnergyMedicine,istheclassicinitsfield,withmore than200,000sales. Ithasbeen translated intofifteen languagesandhas won two national book awards. Its sequel, Energy Medicine for Women,receivedthe“besthealthbook”awardintheprestigiousNautiluscompetition.
Asahealer,DonnaEdenhas treatedover ten thousand individualclients.She is widely referenced in the alternative health field, and many of herworkshop attendees include physicians, nurses, and other mainstream healthprofessionals. Donna consistently exhilarates and amazes her audiences. Herwork is available in books, on DVD, and in live training programs. Seewww.LearnEnergyMedicine.com.
“The contributionDonnaEden hasmadewithEnergyMedicinewill stand asoneofthebackbonestudiesaswelayasoundfoundationforthefieldofholisticmedicine.”
—CAROLINEMYSS,PH.D.
DONDIDAHLIN
Dondi, Donna’s younger daughter, was raised with Energy Medicine as aneveryday part of her life.Dondi has continued to useEnergyMedicine in hercareersasasuccessfulactressandprofessionaldancerwhohastouredtheworld,teaching and performing in more than twenty countries. She has won manydance,speaking,anddramaawards,isamemberoftheScreenActorsGuild,andhas published several articles aboutMiddle Eastern dance and her life in theMiddle East. Dondi is now a mom and teaching her son, Tiernan Ray, thebeauty, magic, and importance of Energy Medicine. Seewww.DondiDahlin.com.
MODELCREDITS
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INDEX
Thepagenumbersinthisindexrefertotheprintedversionofthisbook.Tofindthe corresponding locations in the text of this digital version, please use the“search”functiononyoure-reader.Notethatnotalltermsmaybesearchable.
A
Acupressurepoints,12–13gaitreflexes,34,35tapping,29,52,53,59,65
Acupuncture,3,12,13Addictions,combatting,13Affirmations,22,52,58Agitation,29Anger,5,17,27
righteous,26Anxiety,4
reducing,44,51,54Appetitebalance,55ArmAttachmentStressPoints,16Aura,14
solidityof,46strengthening,16,17,44SeealsoEnergyfields
Autonomicnervoussystem,55
B
Babies,comforting,46,47Backcare,13Balance,3–5,63
appetite,55bloodchemistry,32bloodcirculation,41energy,5hormonal,4
Beautytreatments,13Bioenergeticforcefields,22,56Biofield,14Bladdermeridian,53Blood
chemistryof,32circulationof,41
Bloodflow,stimulating,24Bloodpressure,high,5,9
lowering,50Bodytemperature,54Brain
bloodflowto,24electrochemistryof,28,33
Brainhemispheres,crossoverofenergybetween,42
CCalmingpractices,22,24,50,51,54,55
foremotions,16forfight-or-flightresponse,28,40,41renewaland,3
Cancer,49Celticweave,17–19Centralmeridian,44,58Centralnervoussystem,53,58Cerebrospinalfluid,30Chakras,13
balancing,51crown,24heart,36,37
Children,12comforting,46,47hyperactive,50
China,acupressureandacupuncturein,3,12Circulatorysystem,12,16,41Clearthinking,promoting,32Colds,9,49Confrontations,22,56Congealedenergy,2Congestion
ofenergies,26mental,24neurolymphatic,49
ConnectingHeavenandEarth,20–21Cook,Wayne,22,56Cook’sHookup,22–23Cooldowns,64
Coordination,42,44,46ofmusclesusedinwalking,34
Coughs,9Cross-Crawl,43CrownPull,24–25Crying,uncontrollable,56
DDepression,5,42Despair,32,36,56Diagnosis,8–9Digestivesystem,12
disordersof,3,24Drugs,3,5,6
seriousreactionsto,7
EEinstein,Albert,1Electrochemicalimpulses,33Electrolytes,32Electromagneticenergy,4,38Emotionaldisorders,4Emotions,26,45,55
calming,16painful,13
Endocrinesystem,12,55Endorphins,20Energybalance,5Energyfields,12,17,33,52
SeealsoAuraEnergyKinesiology,4Energypathways,3,11,58
SeealsoMeridiansEnergypoints,3,28Energysystems,3,8
connecting,17Environment
harmfulenergiesin,17toxic,20(seealsoToxins,environmental)
Exhaustion,29,56SeealsoFatigue
ExpellingtheVenom,26–27
F
Fatigue,6,34SeealsoExhaustion
Fearirrational,28reducing,29,41,54
FearTap,28–29Fight-or-flightresponse,40,41Five-MinuteDailyEnergyRoutine,61–64
exercisescomprising,20,24,32,44,48,56,58,65–71,72Flow,3,4
ofenergy.SeeMeridiansofinformationbetweenbrainhemispheres,42Flowingenergy,1Flu,9Fluorescentlights,17Focus,mental,8,22,50Food,metabolismof,32FoodandDrugAdministration(FDA),7Forcefields,bioenergetic,22,56
stabilizing,63Forebrain,38,40–41FourMemoryPumps,30–31FourThumps,32–33Frustration,26,27Fuzzythinking,42
G
GaitReflexes,34–35Gallbladdermeridian,11Governingmeridian,44,46
H
Habitsformanagingstress,54positive,63unwanted,repatterning,40
Happiness,1,8,20creatingpatternsof,52SeealsoJoy
Harmony,3,4,12Headaches,5,9
alleviating,24
Healing,36–37ancienttraditions,3,12,28interferenceofmedicationswith,7self-,6,7speeding,42
HealingTouch,4Healthinsurance,9Heart,16,28Heartchakra,36,37HeavenRushingIn,36–37Highbloodpressure,5,9,50High-voltagewires,17Hippain,36HoldingAnother’sStressPoints,38–39HoldingYourOwnStressPoints,40–41Holisticmedicine,76HomolateralMarch,43Homolateral/Cross-CrawlRepatterning,42–43HookingUpaFriend,46–47Hookup,44–46Hormones,2
imbalanceof,4stress,56
Hotflashes,4,40Hyperactivity,50Hypothalamus,41
IImagery,positive,58Immunesystem,2,12,49,54
boosting,5,9,13,16,20,32,63Information
flowof,betweenbrainhemispheres,42processingandretaining,56
Insomnia,20,24,46,54Inspiration,24
JJoy,6,20
tappingin,52–53SeealsoHappiness
K
K-27points,59,65Kidneymeridian,59,65Kidneys,7Kinesiology,4
LLearning,enhancingcapacityfor,22LifeForce,2Liver,7Loneliness,36Long-termmemory,restoring,30Lossofcontrol,feelingsof,50Lymphglands,32,66Lymphaticsystem,12,49
removingtoxinsfrom,48stimulationof,16
MMassage,3
ofarm-bodyconnection,16ofgaitreflexes,34–35ofneurolymphaticreflexpointsalongspine,48–49,70
Massagetherapy,6Medicalcosts,rising,9Medications.SeeDrugsMedicine
holistic,7preventive,9traditional,8–9
Meditation,24,64Memory,5
long-termandshort-term,restoring,30strengthening,24traumatic,41
Menopause,4,40Mentaldisorders,4
seealsoAnxiety;DepressionMeridians,11–13,20,55,59
bladder,53central,44,46,58gallbladder,11governing,44,46kidney,59,65spleen,11triplewarmer,28,54,55
SeealsoEnergyPathwaysMetabolism,11,32Moodswings,5Muscularsystem,12
NNegativeenergy,58Neolithicperiod,3Nervoussystem,30,45
autonomic,55calming,24central,53,58resetting,42tappinginto,52
Neurolymphaticreflexpoints,49Neurolymphaticspleenpoints,33,66Neurotransmitters,33Neurovascularpoints,38,40,41
OOxygen,20,30Oz,Dr.,4
PPain,5–7
emotional,13physical,13,36
Panic,50,51Pathways,energy,3,11,58
SeealsoMeridiansPerformance,22,56
peak,4Pharmaceuticalcompanies,6Pilates,64Pills.SeeDrugsPollutants,64
energy,17Positivethinking,52,58Postures,3
SeealsoWayneCookPosturePreventivemedicine,9Psychologicalproblems,5
Q
Qigong,3
R
Radiation,environmental,64Rage,26
SeealsoAngerReiki,4Relaxationtechniques,13,34,38Renewal,feelingsof,3Respiratorysystem,12Righteousanger,26Running,16
S
Scared,feeling.SeeFearSedentarylifestyles,16Seizures,45,56Self-care,4Sensitivity,emotional,55Sexlife,improving,13Shiatsu,3Shock,55Short-termmemory,restoring,30Sinuses,draining,32,66Skeletalsystem,12Sleepdisturbance,4
SeealsoInsomniaSpinalFlush,48–49Spirituality,24,36Spleenmeridian,10Spleenpoints,neurolymphatic,33,66Stiffneck,55Stomachproblems,3
stress-induced,24Stress,17,24,27,39
fearand,29fight-or-flightresponseto,38,41managing,32,54–56
Stresspointsarmattachment,16holding,38–41
Subtlebody,12
Subtleenergies,4,12,75Symptoms,focusoftraditionalmedicineon,8
TTaichi,64TakingDowntheFlame,50–51Tapping,3
energypoints,28,29onthirdeye,52,53
TappingIntheJoy,52–53Tension,releasing,32,34,38,54,66TherapeuticTouch,4Thinking
clear,promoting,32fuzzy,42positive,52,58
Thirdeye,44,46,52–53,57,68,71Thymusgland,33,51,66Toddlers,comforting,46,47Touchtherapies,4,8Toxins
environmental,17,58,64reducingorremoving,16,32,33,48
Traditionalmedicine,8,9Transitionrituals,64Trauma,13,30
memoryof,41Treatment,8–9TripleWarmermeridian,28,54,55TripleWarmerSmoothie,54–55
VVitality,6,42,63
WWalking,16
gaitreflexesand,34,35Warm-ups,64Waterretention,55WayneCookPosture,56–57
Cook’sHookupvariationof,22–23Whitebloodcells,16
Winfrey,Oprah,4Worry,excessive,32,66
YYelling,22,56Yoga,3,53,64
ZZip-up,58–59
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