Sound Health and Wellness

Liver Health Harmony: The Link to Physical and Emotional Wellbeing

soundworksbygehl@gmail.com (Sound Health and Wellness) — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 16:20:00 +0000

Since I began my Acutonics® practice almost 7 years ago, the one thing I've noticed is that nearly every health issue links back to liver health. Why? Because the liver is responsible for so many functions, acting as a kind of "Quality Assurance Operator" for the body. As such, it greatly impacts the quality of our physical and emotional health. The name itself implies this: LIVE-R

In Chinese Medicine, each organ is associated with a season, an emotion and one of the five elements. Liver is associated with the season of Spring, the emotion anger, and the Wood Element. Springtime is when everything begins to move up and out of the earth again after a period of dormancy. And whereas other organs have a job to do, they are responsible for moving energy in one or two directions, relaying that energy to another organ like members on a basketball team. But the liver is the Captain of the team, and is responsible for overseeing the harmonious movement of energy among the other organs. Like the season it's associated with, it must move energy up and out in all directions to ensure a smooth flow of energy in the body. When it becomes bogged down with too much work, energy becomes stagnant, pain ensues and emotions become irritable. Frustration and anger occur when one feels unable to move forward with a new "season" or plan for life. It's also important to note here that each organ has a partner, and the liver's partner is gallbladder. So if someone has had a gallbladder removed, it can place more stress on the liver and becomes more important to take care of it. Liver is the "planner" and gallbladder the "implementer." So if plans are not being carried out physiologically or emotionally, illness and stress result.

Is your liver working in harmony or causing a disruptive domino effect?

Anger or depression
Constipation
Nausea or diarrhea
Chronic fatigue
Muscle pain/cramping
Joint pain/arthritis
Tendonitis
Diabetes (adult onset)
Weak or Brittle Nails
Ridges on the Nails
Floaters in the eyes
Flushing/hot flashes
Food allergies
Headaches, migraines
Hay fever
Asthma (allergy-induced)
High cholesterol levels
Hormonal imbalances
Hyperactivity
Insomnia
Intestinal gas, bloating
PMS symptoms
Prostate problems
Severe Body Odor
Skin Disorders: (acne, eczema, psoriasis, rashes, cysts/tumors)
Varicose veins

If the liver had a job description, it might look like this:

TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine)
1. Responsible for the smooth flow of Qi energy. Potential problems arise when the liver is overworked and qi becomes deficient: lack of energy, sluggish digestion, hormone imbalances, muscle aches and pains, joint pain and emotional stress.
2. Stores and releases blood. When the above function is compromised, blood can stagnate, as circulation is impaired resulting in migraines, joint pain, muscle pain and cramping, menstrual pain, menopausal problems, neuropathy - blood is unable to reach extremities, chronic fatigue, anger or depression.
3. Controls the Sinews -tendons, ligaments, connective tissue. Potential problems arise when qi or blood are deficient and joints do not get the nourishment they need. Body starts to steal minerals from bones to replenish itself, and potential bone loss occurs.
4. Manifests in the nails -nails are actually an extension of connective tissue. They can become weak, brittle, and uneven, with ridges.
5. Opens into the eyes. Eyesight problems and other eye diseases
6. Houses the Ethereal Soul. Potential unrest or inability to deal with stress. If liver is stressed, it lacks the energy to store the blood at night when the body needs to rest.

Western Medicine
1. Stores and releases blood: same problems as above.
2. Stores and releases glucose: potential hyper or hypo glycemia, or in severe cases diabetes.
3. Defends against disease and foreign invaders: allergies, autoimmune disorders, chronic infections, flu and colds. In severe cases cysts, tumors, cancer or neurological disorders, because the liver is unable to convert toxins into waste to be eliminated normally.
4. Maintains cholesterol levels: potential heart disease, hypertension. Cholesterol is used by the liver to capture toxins, and when toxins accumulate cholesterol rises.
5. Produces bile for the breakdown of fat: affects cholesterol levels and heart health, intestinal health, skin disorders and obesity, especially around the waist.

Whether we look at the TCM or Western model, it becomes obvious how extensive is the influence of the liver on overall health and body harmony. Keeping our liver in good working condition is often challenging because we are exposed to so many chemicals in our environment, foods and medications. Many people turn to prescription drugs for relief of the symptoms mentioned above, and then what happens is that the liver has to defend the body against synthetic chemicals from medication in addition to toxins from everyday sources. This means the liver is working constantly to convert harmful substances into waste. Overloaded with waste, the liver is unable to move energy up and out and becomes "stuck." When this happens, blood is not moving properly, and therefore nourishment is unable to reach our cells, organs and tissues.

The Good News
So what is the good news in all of this? We get a new liver every 6 weeks, and with the proper nourishment, care and some lifestyle changes, we can avoid or reverse many of these problems. Everything in the body can and will return to a state of balance when provided with the right support.

Foods that are good for the Liver: red beets, carrots, zucchini/squash, raw green leaf vegetables, tart cherries (sour is cooling & tonifies liver), black cherry juice, lemon water, rose hips, wolfberry, aka lyceum.
Bitter Herbs good for the Liver: Yellow dock, Dandelion, Blessed Thistle, Milk Thistle, Burdock, Oregon Grape

As an Acutonics® Practitioner, I use specific combinations of vibrations and tones that help liberate liver qi and gently restore harmony to the other organs. The healing tones of this system work quickly and soothingly on physical and emotional imbalances so that immediate relief can be felt.

I have also found that natural herbs and supplements do a lot to help prevent further damage to the liver and aid in the process of balancing emotions. Natural supplements also serve to stabilize and maintain progress between sessions.

Here are some natural herbal supplements that help restore liver harmony and emotional imbalances. If you'd like to order, you can click on the product to get to the website, then click shop now and enter the 3 or 4 digit stock number in the search bar.

If you have an order of $40 or more, you qualify for membership and savings up to 45% off the retail price. Orders of $100 or more receive a 10% rebate in addition to the 45% savings. Always consult your physician if you are taking medication or undergoing care for serious conditions.

Milk Thistle stock #4076 - excellent overall tonic that should be taken everyday by those who work around chemicals: hair salons, hospitals, industrial companies, etc.
Liver Balance stock # 1008 - good for sluggish liver qi with symptoms like bloating, gas, tenderness in upper right quadrant of abdominal cavity, has difficulty sleeping, is touchy, defensive, irritable or angry.
Mood Elevator stock #1035 - good for sagging energy and muscles, difficulty getting out of bed, feels depressed or deflated easily.
Blood Build stock # 1005 - good for those who also lack energy and have difficulty getting out of bed, but with less of a depressive emotion. More of a physical lack of energy - lacks blood, which is the fuel for energy movement. Generally have a pale complexion and pale, swollen tongue.
All Cell Detox stock # 1072 - excellent detoxifier for liver, colon and kidney
BP-X stock #803 - traditional blood purifier used for abscesses, skin conditions, acne, rashes, etc.

What is Acutonics®?

soundworksbygehl@gmail.com (Sound Health and Wellness) — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 21:44:00 +0000

Acutonics® is a system of vibrational sound healing rooted in Oriental Medicine and the Tao. Acu - for acupuncture points; tonics - for the soothing tones that heal.

Similar to acupuncture, using medical grade tuning forks instead of needles, the vibration enters and accesses reservoirs of energy known in Chinese Medicine as meridians and the eight extraordinary vessels. Unique to other sound modalities, the frequencies of the Acutonics tuning forks represent the Music of the Spheres, discovered and taught by Pythagoras. The work of Pythagoras, Johannes Kepler and Hans Cousto provided the information necessary for Donna Carey, Ph.D., LAc, to co-develop the Acutonics® Healing System.

Each tuning fork corresponds to a specific organ, meridian and/or body function. They are applied directly to the body in pairs, one tuning fork on the opening point of a meridian, the other on a balancing point. This method introduces a sound wave that feels like a “micro” massage, and results in healing at the cellular, muscular and energetic levels. Since the human body is 70% water, the vibrations travel more quickly to achieve healing results.

Here are what some clients have said about their experience:

"As a nurse, I know what a negative effect stress can have on a person's physical and psychological health. Seeking relief from stress was the main reason I decided to try acutonics about five months ago, as well as relief from an uncomfortable pressure in my ribcage. At first, the benefits of the treatments were subtle, but as time went on, they have become much more pronounced, and I'm really glad I stayed with the process. Now my stress level is considerably lower and the pressure I had in my ribcage is gone. I find that, not only can I handle certain problematic situations much better than before, I also notice that my thoughts are clearer, and my life is becoming more calm and organized. I just feel like a more effective person since I began my treatments with Jennifer. Acutonics has been, and will continue to be, a key component in my plan to stay healthy."
Bonnie, Altoona, PA

"Hello Jennifer:
It has been so long since I was at your place in Altoona --where I had the opportunity to experience your extremely healing Sound Therapy.

I am now in Los Angeles, and about 3 weeks ago I had another PET scan and it showed
absolutely no signs of cancer. I am healed. I don't like to sound like a kook, but a healing
took place and I remember that day on your table when you placed the "forks" on me and I suddenly broke out in copious tears -- a release.

I took my radiation and I took months of chemo and I came through them without even any
sickness, and even kept my hair, and I KNOW that a big part of my being able to handle it
all was your Sound Therapy. Of course there was more to it too, in particular the Spiritual and
the faith in God and the faith that I could be healed. But you were there and part of it all.

Thank you so much. I hope your new ventures are going well too, and once again, please excuse me for waiting so long to write this email of thanks and encouragement for the really meaningful work that you are doing."
Melinda, Los Angeles

"Can't thank you enough for seeing me, I feel AMAZING!!!! The "problem" area was 100% improved.
Also, my back has been bothering me for months and spread to my hip. The chiro I have been seeing hasn't made it better... I knew when I got off the table that my back was better but I wanted to see how it felt the next day. My lower back bothered me a bit while climbing but NOTHING like before. My hip feels amazing!!! I had no idea you could heal that too. WOW!"
Kitty, Atlanta, GA

"I was diagnosed with arthritis, and had pain and numbness travel down the left arm that interfered with my work. By the third session, the pain and numbness was gone and has never returned. I highly recommend Acutonics to anyone experiencing pain.
Jim, Sarasota, FL

In July, 2006 I broke my arm. By February, 2007 I would still have a sharp pain shoot through my bicep and travel down my arm any time I reached too far too quickly. I had a session with Jennifer, not really knowing what to expect. About two days later I made a sudden move that would normally cause shooting pain to occur in my arm. But it didn’t! So I started making various movements that always used to produce the pain, and much to my surprise, there was no pain!!! This is fantastic! And after only one session!"
Kay, Blue Ridge, GA

By law, Acutonics® cannot diagnose, treat, cure or prevent.

Sound Matters

soundworksbygehl@gmail.com (Sound Health and Wellness) — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 06:02:00 +0000

From cells to galaxies, everything is made of the same substance - energy. This energy never stops, but keeps cycling back and forth between space and matter. Energy is vibration, vibration emits frequency, and frequency is sound. Sound is the carrier wave that moves energy from and between these two states of being. Every culture includes sound in its creation story. In the East, they refer to Ohm as the sound that entered the void and created form. In the West, with Judeo-Christian doctrine, creation is described as "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word became flesh." In both cases, sound is the force that enters the unseen realm (space) and creates form (matter). Scripture supports the idea that we can learn about the nature of these cycles through the study of the stars.

Genesis 1: 14-18: And God said, let there be lights in the firmament of the heaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and for days and for years. And let them be for lights in the firmament of the heaven to give light upon the earth: and it was so. And God made two great lights; the greater light to rule the day, and the lesser light to rule the night: he made the stars also. And God set them in the firmament of the heaven to give light upon the earth, and to rule over the day and over the night, and to divide the light from the darkness: and God saw that it was good.

The heavens declare the glory of God. The skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech. Night after night they display knowledge. There is no speech or language where their voice is not heard. Psalm 19: 1-3

The study of the stars is not a tool for self-deception as many have been conditioned to believe. Rather, it is a tool for self-understanding that leads to balance in the body, healing of the emotions, and integrity of spirit. Through the study, practice and continuing education of the AcutonicsÂ® Curriculum, Sound Works blends Eastern and Western philosophies to promote health and wellbeing in individuals. By understanding the correspondence that exists between the human body and the heavenly bodies, healing and wholeness occur.

"Astrology is a form of imagination emerging from nature and having direct relevance for everyday life. It is an applied poetics, a vision of life on earth stimulated by movements in the heavens, which can take us into areas of self-reflection as no other system of symbols and images can."
-Thomas Moore, The Re-Enchantment of Everyday Life.

"We are born at a given moment in a given place and like vintage years of wine we have the qualities of the year and of the season in which we are born. Astrology does not lay claim to anything else."

"Astrology is assured of recognition from psychology, without further restrictions, because astrology represents the summation of all the psychological knowledge of antiquity."
- Carl Jung

"There shall be signs in the Sun, the Moon, and the Stars."
-Jesus Christ

"A physician without a knowledge of astrology has no right to call himself a physician ... There is one common flow, one common breathing, all things are in sympathy."
-Hippocrates

The word heal actually means whole, going back to its old English word hal. This wholeness allows for light and shadow to coexist in harmony - in balance. Taoism teaches the very same concept. When we become polarized in one point of view, allowing only light with no shadow, or all shadow with no light, we become physically ill, emotionally rigid, and spiritually prejudice. There is never one way to look at Life. There are as many perspectives as there are stars in Heaven. Tolerance for others is not a weakness, it's a necessary tool for healing ourselves. If we are truly to "love our neighbors as ourselves," isn't it then prudent for us to begin loving ourselves wholly, light and shadow both?

"For those who have eyes to see and ears to hear," let your journey of self-discovery begin with Sound Works!

For further reading on the Bible and Astrology, visit: http://www.divineinspirationastrology.com/articles/astrology&bible.htm