What You Can Do About EMF Pollution

August 23rd, 2011

Now that you know some of the dangers of  being exposed to electromagnetic fields (EMF’s), what can you do about it? You may want to review my last post, Electrified or Pacified? before continuing. Since it’s not practical to eliminate all of these sources of EMF pollution in our modern society, the best we can do is to minimize our exposure to them

You may stop using one or more of the devices listed previously such as an electric blanket. Many years ago I heard public service announcements on the radio warning people about the dangers of using these blankets. It was suggested then that there might be a link with cancer. Electric heating pads would fall into the same category. They can both be replaced with other means. I use several natural heating packs filled with rice and heat them in the microwave. (It’s the only thing I use my microwave for.) You may also limit the use of some of  the high EMF items, for example, spending less time on your cell phone, on your computer, or watching television.

One informative, interesting and rather fun way of checking out your environments, appliances and other electrical devices is with a gauss meter. It registers milligauss, a measure of EMF (as well as radio waves and electrical fields, depending on the type you get). You can get one of the less expensive ones for under $200. And, yes, I know they are not as accurate as the even more expensive ones. And, yes, they are still very useful tools for comparing different items and areas about town. I have used mine a lot and have loaned it out to friends and clients for their own explorations.

Another option is to buy devices designed to lower EMF. Some of them work by realigning the more chaotic energy so that it is more peaceful and balanced with human and animal energy. You can buy stick-on or plug-in devices for lowering EMF for tv’s, cars, computers, cell phones, and more. Turn off or unplug electrical gadgets and devices when they aren’t being used. Look for lower frequency products when making new purchases. Check out the effects of the storage batteries in the new hybrid cars if you’re considering buying one.

When looking for a new apartment or house, look for sources of high EMF pollution like power lines, power stations,  baseboard heaters and others. Locate the main electric panel to be sure it’s not in a high use area. You will want to avoid any that are located in the cooking or dining area, near beds, or in a high use office or living/family room. Remember that electricity goes through walls so check what’s on both sides.

It helps to release excess electromagnetic field energy from your body by getting away from the power source and grounding yourself. You can do this in different ways. You can hold a metal pipe such as one used for water or gas as long as it is grounded. If you’re outside, hug a tree whose roots go deep into the ground. Stand with your feet in the grass (without shoes) and visualize the energy flowing from above your head, through your body, and then deep into the ground. Also, you can turn the tap on and let the water run through your hands without touching it.

Getting out in nature or into a more rural environment, away from heavy sources of power, can be extremely beneficial. Hiking, picnicing, biking, fishing, taking photos, painting, reading, writing, or meditating in a peaceful area is an ideal way to spend  hours or even days when that works out for you. Give your body a break from electro-magnetic and electrical pollution as often as possible. Many short breaks are desirable when longer ones are not practical.

What are your experiences with minimizing your exposure to EMF’s? What other ways have you found effective?

Electrified or Pacified?

August 22nd, 2011

Our list of “necessities” requiring external power sources is increasing exponentially. Our needs and desires grow with affordability and greater access. Now our children and grandchildren have laptops, cell phones, video games, ipods, and DVD’s, none of which were even invented when most of us were children.

Ideally, we want to keep our exposure to one milligauss (a measurement of electromagnetic energy fields-EMF) or less. Two milligauss and higher adversely impacts our health. The list of electrical power sources and devices, microwaves, radio waves, Bluetooth technology, TV and computer screen radiation, mobile and cell phones, and more that affect our health is enormous.

Sources of High EMF:

  • Large electrical appliances (air conditioners, dryers, ranges/ovens)
  • Small electrical appliances (mixers, blenders, toasters, clocks, irons)
  • Cell phones, ipods, mobile phones
  • Old box-style computer monitors
  • Computers/lap tops
  • Power tools
  • Water heaters
  • Heating pads, electric blankets
  • Main electrical power boxes
  • Chargers for phones/computers
  • Heavy electrical equipment
  • High-tension power lines
  • Power stations/substations (especially if located within less than two miles)

Effects of EMF on the Body

This is not intended as a list of all possible symptoms or challenges. These are a few of the conditions that suggest environmental illness including sensitivity to EMF’s. Many of these can be attributed to other medically diagnosable conditions, allergies or other environmental factors.

  • Fatigue/lethargy
  • Pain/headaches
  • Stiffness
  • Muscle weakness
  • Lack of clarity/memory loss (brain fog)
  • Difficulty focusing
  • Agitation/irritability

If you work around computers or other electrical equipment, do you start your day with lots of energy and clarity; then you notice a significant decline after a few hours? Those of you who live within one to two miles of an electrical power station may find you are more alert, active and easy going when you are away from home.

I suggest you take a brief  inventory of how you feel in different environments, especially in the areas of  high electromagnetic fields. Do you feel more electrified or more pacified? You may find that you are very sensitive to these sources of dissonant energy. Will you share your experiences and findings with us to further increase the awareness of these adverse effects on our health?

Natural Remedies vs. Antibiotics

February 20th, 2011

Natural healing and remedies are often the best way to go for a variety of health and wellness issues. Unlike antibiotics or other pharmaceuticals or surgery, side effects are few to none. The cost is low by comparison with traditional medicine; significant results may be noticed rather quickly. And, of course, medical doctors,  drugs and technology play a valuable role in our overall health care also.

Whenever I am not feeling well, I turn to natural holistic healing options first. This fall I became quite ill with extreme fatigue, very weak muscle control, extremely elevated blood pressure, some abdominal pain and mental confusion,  memory loss and more. I got in to see my doctor as a “work in” patient. He wrote prescriptions for antibiotics and a muscle relaxant. I hadn’t taken either of these for many years and wasn’t about to start then.

I went home and considered  things I already had that could help me. I used a combination of intuition and muscle testing (applied kinesiology). From that, I discovered I had both a bacterial infection,  a viral infection and a parasite infestation. I began using organic oregano oil (an essential therapeutic oil) , colloidal silver  and a homeopathic for parasites. In a few days, I began feeling much better and continued to improve daily with no negative side effects.

With the prescriptions, I would have had a variety of debilitating side effects (based on past experience) including extreme fatigue and would have ended up in bed. Antibiotics always kill off the good bacteria in your digestive system and often create or escalate yeast infections in addition to having the potential for some really scary side effects and allergic reactions. Also, so many people are becoming resistant to antibiotics since these drugs are liberally used with cattle and other sources of meat.

And, yes, if I am in a serious accident, have appendicitis or some other potentially life threatening conditions, I’m going to get to a doctor as quickly as possible. I encourage you to do what you know to do to help yourself, identify one or more excellent natural health practitioners and find a highly skilled doctor you like and trust. Then learn which source of help to turn to for each health and wellness concern you have. Use your sense of inner knowing and power to choose what is best for your mind, body and spirit. You’ll feel better and be happier.

Healing Touch as First Aid

November 20th, 2010

As I was networking with a small group of women recently, I noticed that L.M.’s hand was very purple and swollen. I asked her how the injury happened. Her story, in its condensed version, was that her dog’s leash got wrapped around it with the dog exerting a lot of pressure on it. Ow! Bow-wow!

L.M. said she put ice on it and then lightly held her uninjured hand over the other one. I said that sounded like a very helpful thing to do. She asked me what I would have done as a healing touch practitioner. I said, “Something very similar. If it was too painful to touch, I would have moved my hands back and forth over her hand and then held my hand still above hers.”

I asked L.M. if she’d like me to demonstrate on her. She readily agreed, and I did some Healing Touch on her injured hand. As I continued to work, I could feel a significant calming effect with a reduction in tension and pressure.

I’m always amazed at how much we know already about doing first aid to help ourselves or someone else just by using our hands and our intuition. Classes can give us more tools in our tool box. I teach introductions to Healing Touch, a world-wide program, and the first class in the Healing Touch Program. If you’re in the Colorado Springs, CO area, let me know if you’d like more information about Healing Touch and natural healing classes/sessions. I can also come to your area if you can get enough together for a class.

Thanks, Cris

November 20th, 2010

I’m happy you’re enjoying my book, Awakening the Tiger Within: 9 Paths to Healing and Empowerment. I trust that this will, in some small way, guide you on your path.

Lighten Up!

September 29th, 2010

As a natural healer and author, I rely heavily on intuition to guide me. So as I was sitting at a local coffee shop recently waiting for inspiration about what to write, I looked up suddenly. And there it was. On the back of a tee shirt, “walking by,” were nine letters, just two words that said, “Lighten up”.

It seemed as if this message was flashing at me in neon lights: Pay attention, Joy! I reflected on what I have been doing that I need to lighten up about. Which areas of my life does this pertain to?

For me, it usually centers around work. I do a variety of things related to energy healing and mind, body, spirit connections, and I love them all. Well, most of them. The part that gives me the least pleasure and creates the most stress is learning all the computer jargon, new procedures, online marketing and on and on. I am catching on, I am hiring others to fill in where I lack the skills or the desire; it’s getting better. I’m finding a little less that I “have” to do and more that someone else can do to give me more opportunities to “lighten up.”

I feel good about the direction my work is going. I am continually looking for ways to combine “play time” with opening up to a great new “idea” or inspiration for my next writing adventure. It can be as simple as taking a leisurely walk in the park while noticing the animals, the colors, the sounds or the breeze softly caressing my skin and hair.

What about you? What can you do to lighten up? What changes can you make? I’d love to hear more about what you’re easing up on and how you’re doing it.

Consider…sometimes just shifting from “stinkin’ thinkin’” to thankin’ thinkin’” can make all the difference in how you feel about yourself and your life. You made this stew, and you can shift it too.