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Did you know that our immune system's health is compatible to our gut health? Whatever goes on in our digestive system can strengthen or weaken our immune system. So it is important to take care of our digestion, be mindful of foods we ingest so our immune system can respond accordingly and be healthy. With a healthy gut we are protected from viruses, bacteria, parasites, fungi. Trying to reduce or eliminate sugar from our diet, drink lots of water and eat a plant-based diet will strengthen our immune system. There is also another way to help boost our immune system which is by looking for imbalances in the body-mind, addressing the intestinal flora, stress, sleep deprivation, reducing stress levels, which can be done through BODYTALK. BODYTALK is a holistic healthcare system designed to strengthen the communication between brain and different systems in the body, release toxins, as well as old emotions, belief systems, insecurities, and promote self-healing. BODYTALK IS NATURAL, PREVENTIVE medicine, based on the principle that the body heals itself naturally. Healing in BODYTALK happens on the cellular and quantum levels, without medication or supplements. To book your BODYTALK session, leave me a message. Your session will be done on Facebook Messenger, either by phone or video, as you prefer. A recording of your session will be sent to you on Facebook Messenger. For more information visit: www.bodytalkhighpark.wordpress.com 10% OFF ON YOUR FIRST INDIVIDUAL SESSION OR PACKAGE 1 BODYTALK Session: $140 3 BODYTALK Sessions: $360

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Dr. John Veltheim and Ashley James BodyTalk System is earning raves from practitioners and patients from all over the world. Instead of using medication, the BodyTalk System teaches us how to connect with our body, use our intuition and energy for healing. To talk more about the BodyTalk System, I have no less than its

Dr. Melinea Holman is a certified practitioner and instructor in the Bodytalk System, an energy balancing modality. BodyTalk is an astonishingly simple and effective holistic therapy that allows the body's energy systems to be re-synchronized so they can operate as nature intended. Each system, cell, and atom is in constant communication with each other at all times. Through exposure to the stresses of day-to-day life, however, these lines of communication can become compromised or disconnected, which then leads to a decline in physical, emotional and/or mental well-being. Reconnecting these lines of communication enables the body's internal mechanisms to function at optimal levels, thus repairing and preventing disease while rapidly accelerating the healing process. In this way, BodyTalk stimulates the body's innate ability to balance and heal itself on all levels. BodyTalk can be used as a stand alone system to treat many chronic and acute health problems, or can be seamlessly integrated with any healthcare regimen to increase its overall effectiveness. BodyTalk's major assets are its simplicity, safety and the speed of results. BodyTalk is non-invasive, objective in application and works effectively on humans and animals alike. If a BodyTalk technique is implemented incorrectly, there will be no result or change; it will not make things worse. Because of this built-in safety factor, anyone who receives BodyTalk has nothing to lose and everything to gain as far as his or her health and wellness is concerned. Currently there are nearly 2000 BodyTalk Practitioners world-wide and 80 instructors teaching BodyTalk in 35 countries with translations in 8 languages. Currently these include: English, German, Italian, Swedish, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, and Hebrew. To offer support for BodyTalk Practitioners globally, additional offices are operating in Germany and Australia, while other regions such as Brazil and South Africa are in line for the near future. For more information visit Center for Health and Healing or call 239-278-5355 You can listen to Dr Holman speak on this where she explains what Bodytalk is all about, the protocols, experiences and more Dr Melinea Holman on Body Talk Check Out Spirituality Podcasts at Blog Talk Radio with Whats Up SWFL on BlogTalkRadio

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Lymph: The missing link in a liver detox Thinking about doing a detox cleanse or reducing your chemical exposure? If you've been following along with our Common Household Chemicals to Avoid series, you know how easy it can be to start removing harmful chemicals from your home. Many people get discouraged when they go on a fast or start removing toxins from their lives because they feel sick or feel tired and don’t know why. Why would that happen? One reason may be that the lymphatic system is backed up and not able to keep up with the chemicals the body is trying to unload. How does the lymphatic system work? A peak functioning lymphatic system is key to health and vitality, but this critically important part of the body is one that most people don’t appreciate or know much about. Your lymphatic system is your body’s built-in sanitation center, the plumbing that carries away and filters out poisonous waste products from every cell, tissue and organ. It absorbs fats and fat-soluble vitamins from the digestive tract and delivers them to the cells of the body. It is also an essential part of the immune system that maintains fluid levels, fights infection and produces disease fighting white blood cells. Twice as extensive as the arterial blood supply system which brings oxygen and nutrients to the cells, the lymph is the take away garbage collector and is the largest circulatory system in the body. But, the lymphatic system needs your help to move the fluid through the body because it doesn’t have an automatic pump like the heart, which moves the blood in the circulatory system.1 The lymph system is made up of: Lymphatic vessels - a system of vessels distributed all over the body, gathering clear lymphatic fluid, which surrounds the cells. Lymphatic fluid collects and takes metabolic cellular waste, dead cells, and toxins towards the subclavian veins at the base of the neck to be event ually eliminated through sweat, urine, and through the bowels. Lymphocytes - the primary cells of the lymphatic system. There are two major classes of lymphocytes: T cells and B cells. The T cells mature in the thymus, kill invaders, destroy abnormal cells and direct the actions of other lymphocytes. The B cells mature in the bone marrow and produce antibodies that combine with antigens of foreign cells, labeling those cells for destruction. Lymph nodes - filtering stations where lymphocytes along with macrophages (another type of white blood cell) engulf and destroy bacteria and other foreign substances in the lymphatic fluid.2 Tonsils, Adenoids, Appendix, and Peyer's patches - small masses of lymphatic tissue that prevent infection in areas where bacteria is abundant. Thymus - a small gland under your breastbone that helps produce white blood cells. Spleen - the organ connected with lymph system that produces lymphocytes. Bone marrow - where lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell) are born. Signs your lymphatic system is backed up Lymphatic congestion is a major factor leading to inflammation and disease. If the lymph is not flowing well, the cells are poisoned from their own waste and the lymph fluid becomes a toxic cesspool, resulting in fatigue, swelling, infection, inflammation, disease, and more symptoms (see below). A combination of a sedentary lifestyle, poor diet, and a toxic environment all contribute to this backup. Rapid improvements in the quality of the cells and blood occur once easy lifestyle changes are made so that the lymphatic system is activated and working efficiently. Headaches Brain fog Swollen lymph nodes or tonsils Lack of energy Recurrent sore throats Morning mucous Mucous drainage (especially after dairy or flour) Fluid backup in the ear (especially in children) Ear popping and ringing Reduced ability to fight infection (frequent cold or flu) Constipation or slugging bowel function Inability to lose weight Soreness or stiffness in the morning Bloating, swelling, or heaviness in extremities Arms or hands fall asleep while sleeping Pain, pressure, or stiffness along your spine and shoulders Sore breast or breast swelling with your menstrual cycle Itchy skin Acne, dry skin or other skin issues What backs up the lymph? Lack of Movement: Proper lymphatic flow requires deep breathing and body movement - the contraction of skeletal muscles force tiny one- way valves of the lymph system to open and close and push the fluid to the subclavian veins. Dehydration: Being dehydrated can contribute to poor lymphatic drainage and cause lymphatic stagnation. Stress: The waste products of stress-fighting hormones are acidic and an acidic body leads to lymph congestion. Chronic Digestive Imbalance: Chronic constipation or diarrhea due to damaged intestinal villi promotes lymph congestion. Processed Foods: An unhealthy diet, particularly one containing processed foods and bad fats, will lead to a sluggish lymphatic system. Chemical Exposures: When your body is exposed to harmful chemicals in skin and body care products, cleaning products or pesticides, it may be unable to unload or detoxify immediately. How to detox the lymphatic system An active lymphatic system will help to reduce your toxic body burden, increase circulation, and revitalize your health. Here are many options that will get your lymphatic system moving and pumping out toxins. You’ll find that some of these tips are fun to put into action, many of them are inexpensive or free, and most involve minimal time and effort. Pick three or four suggestions that work for you and put them into practice for 10 days – experience the difference it makes in your energy and wellbeing. 1. Take a few minutes for deep breathing Fact: Although the lymphatic system has no pump like the heart in the circulatory system, the movement from the act of breathing, that we do 24/7, is a lymphatic pump in itself and can help direct lymph through the chest. Proper breathing is the most important facilitator of lymphatic function. Constant shallow breathing leads to lymphatic congestion. Tip: Augment the circulation of lymph through deep diaphragmatic breathing. Breathe in slowly through your nose, deeply pushing the stomach out. Slowly let your breath go out through your mouth. Deep, slow diaphragmatic breathing for even just 5-10 repetitions (or up to 10 minutes a day) will oxygenate the blood, circulate the lymph especially around the liver, and provide many other benefits. If possible, do this exercise outdoors in fresh air. Video demonstration: Diaphragmatic Breathing. 2. Hydrate daily with water Fact: Dehydration is a common cause of lymph congestion. Lymph becomes thicker and less mobile when you are dehydrated, but flows well when hydrated. Water, and truly only pure water, can adequately rehydrate the body. Tip: The best lymph-moving rehydration technique is to sip hot, purified water every 15 minutes throughout the day. Keep a thermos of hot water nearby to make it easy. Don’t overcompensate - we are not promoting overdrinking. Use urine color to help determine hydration level - if your urine is clear, you are drinking too much water. Helpful chart: Dehydrated Urine Colors. 3. Dry brush your skin Fact: Dry skin brushing promotes lymphatic drainage of toxic waste, which results in many other benefits such as improved immunity, refreshed skin, and reduction of cellulite.3 Tip: Start a habit of dry skin brushing a few minutes before your shower or bathe using an inexpensive natural bristle brush. You can find these in many retail shops, health stores, and online. Hard pressure is not necessary - the lymphatic system is close to the surface of the skin and it only takes a light pressure to release congestion. MindBodyGreen has a helpful step by step guide to dry skin brushing. Green Smoothie Girl has made a downloadable pdf (and video) showing two different brushing methods. 4. Alternate hot and cold in your shower Fact: Lymphatic vessels contract when exposed to cold, and dilate in response to heat. A hot and cold shower is a type of hydrotherapy that uses the properties of water temperature and pressure to move stagnant lymphatic fluid, increase circulation, boost immune function and metabolism. Tip: After dry skin brushing, super charge your morning shower experience by alternating hot and cold water for between 90 seconds and several minutes.4 Be sure to always end on cold water. Note: Avoid this if you are pregnant, or if you have a heart or blood pressure condition. 5. Move around whenever you can Fact: The lymphatic system depends largely on large muscle activity in the body for its circulation. Stagnation from sitting all day is a major problem. People who sit at their computers without taking breaks develop a sluggish lymph system because they do not move. Tip: Get up to clean up! The good news is any exercise helps - move around for a minute or two every 15 – 20 minutes, do knee bends, go for a walk during lunch, stretch throughout the day and develop a regular exercise routine. Gentle exercise like walking, stretching, rebounding (see below), and swimming are great for moving the lymph. 6. Go for a walk Fact: One of the best ways to activate lymphatic flow is to take a brisk walk. Walking is a weight-bearing activity that creates gravitational pulls on the lymphatic system each time you take a step. Tip: Plan to take a 15-30 minute brisk walk each day. Swing your arms and power walk for the best results. If you are not up to that, even a leisurely walk will be helpful.5 7. Jump on a rebounder Fact: The use of a small trampoline - a “rebounder” - is one of the most efficient ways to reduce lymphatic congestion, stimulate lymph flow, and exercise every cell in the body. Gentle up and down bouncing turbo charges lymph function. The gravitational pull caused by the bouncing causes the one-way lymphatic valves to open and close, moving the lymph.6 Tip: To get the most benefit out of rebounding, start with The Health Bounce - gently bouncing up and down without your feet leaving the mat. This is a very low impact exercise and very effective at moving your lymphatic system - just two minutes clears the lymph. Build up intensity slowly as rebounding can release too many toxins if you jump in too fast. 8. Bounce on an exercise ball Fact: If you don’t have a rebounder, you can utilize the same gravitational pull principle as the rebounder by using an inexpensive exercise ball or yoga ball. Tip: Always start with a short bouncing time and simple, gentle movements. Even small movements for short periods of time can be very effective in moving the lymph. Build up the intensity of the exercise slowly. Video demonstration: Rebounding to Activate the Lymphatic System. 9. Stretch or practice yoga daily Fact: Stretching and yoga poses are especially effective for moving lymph. Tip: Holding stretches combined with conscious deep breathing can help direct lymph through the deep channels of the chest. 10. Get a lymph massage Fact: Lymphatic massage reduces swelling, helps detoxify the body, and helps speed regeneration of tissues and cells. You can go for a whole body massage or focus on targeted areas. For example, backed up lymphatic fluid in the head can contribute to head congestion, stuffiness, feeling of pressure in the head or ears, sinus congestion, vertigo, dizziness, even insomnia.7 A simple self-massage can be used to bring that fluid down from the head. This is a great technique for cold and allergies season. Tip: Schedule a lymphatic massage with a professional lymphatic massage therapist or do your own self massage. Video demonstration: Lymphatic Drainage for the Legs. Try a head massage before bed to improve sleep or in the morning to reduce facial puffiness. Video demonstration: Self Lymphatic Draining Massage. 11. Far infrared sauna Fact: Far infrared saunas provide a gentle, side-effect-free, effective mechanism for detoxification. Their waves penetrate deep into the human body, elevating the body's surface temperature, activating circulation, sweating and excretion of toxins from the lymph and blood through the skin. The heat also increases your heart rate and encourages deeper breathing, which boosts the drainage process even further. Tip: If you have access to an infrared sauna, take advantage of this effective lymphatic activator. Practice conscious deep breathing during your sauna to supercharge lymphatic drainage. Take a break every 15 minutes to shower in cold water for 30 seconds to promote even more circulation and stimulation of the lymph. 12. Wear natural fibers & loose, comfortable clothing Fact: The chemicals in synthetic clothing (made from petrochemicals) are absorbed through the skin, taken up by the lymphatic system and added to the body’s burden of toxins. Tight-fitting clothes can also contribute to a myriad of problems, including restricted lymph flow. Tip: Wear comfortable clothes made from natural fibers such as cotton, silk, flax/linen, wool, or other natural fibers.8 13. Consider your bras and underwear Fact: The breast, arm and upper chest area are drained by a large cluster of lymph nodes found in the armpit. Underwire bras or any bra that leaves red marks or indentations from being too tight interferes with lymphatic circulation and may contribute to swollen lymph nodes, fibrocystic breast tissue and breast cancer.9 For men, tight pants and briefs restrict the flow of lymphatic fluid in the testicles causing toxic buildup, which can lead to infertility and greater chance of developing cancer.10 Tip: Avoid underwire bras (particularly with metal underwires) or any tight-fitting bra that is constricting. Buy natural fiber bras and go bra-free when possible. As a general rule, choose loose-fitting pants and underwear made of natural fibers. 14. Cosmetics and skin care products Fact: Your skin is the largest organ of elimination and absorption—what goes on the skin goes into the body, into the lymph and adds to the trash load. Tip: Avoid products that include synthetic preservatives, fragrances, foaming agents, and other harmful synthetic chemicals. Instead, seek out cosmetics and skin care products that use safe, plant-based or food-grade ingredients, as they will ultimately be absorbed through your skin and processed by your lymph. Related read: How to Avoid Endocrine Disruptors in Your Daily Life 15. Eat Whole Foods, especially healthy fats, fruits & veggies Fact: Consuming processed foods, junk food, fast foods, sugary drinks, unhealthy fats, refined flour and sugar can cause inflammation and create lymphatic system congestion. Tip: Eat more fruits and vegetables, especially green vegetables. Chlorophyll purifies the lymph and blood. Eat healthy organic fats such as nuts and seeds, avocados, olive oil, coconut oil, palm oil, organic ghee and butter. 16. Drink herbal teas that affect the lymph Fact: There are herbal teas that step up lymphatic action such as red clover, astragalus, mullein, goldenseal, fenugreek, ginger, wild indigo root, sarsaparilla, golden seal and olive leaf tea. Tip: Try to incorporate one of these teas or a blend of several of these into your daily routine. Teas are most effective if you drink several cups over the course of the day. If you are pregnant, nursing, or on medication consult an herbalist or a naturopath before drinking these teas. Understanding how the lymph works and what to do to mobilize your lymphatic system is priceless information. It can make the difference in smoother detox process, catching or not catching a cold, or having a “flu-free winter”. The exciting news is that keeping the lymph moving doesn’t have to cost money – just move with a few daily exercises, drink plenty of water, and eat healthy food. When the lymph is working, the complexion glows and the body is full of vitality; and if you become ill, you have tools to help regain your health. This is a fundamental part of a conscious preventive health care plan. Maintaining a clean, non-toxic home is an essential part of living a healthy lifestyle. 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[:en]Read an excerpt of an interview with the founder of The BodyTalk System and the International BodyTalk Association Dr. JohnVeltheim D.C, B.Ac. Dr. Veltheim has a vast educational background in chiropractic, traditional acupuncture, philosophy, Reiki, applied kinesiology, bioenergetic psychology, osteopathy, and sports medicine. John Veltheim developed the BodyTalk system out of personal necessity. After battling a potentially deadly virus for years, he stumbled across Tracy Livingston – an osteopath from New Zealand (currently based in Tauranga). Tracy was able to treat the virus successfully using a method that John then researched and developed further. This method gave the foundations for the BodyTalk system. Read the interview below and find out more about what Tracy did to finally manage to treat John’s debilitating condition, and how John took things to the next level and developed the BodyTalk System. What is BodyTalk? Interview with the founder of the BodyTalk System Dr John Veltheim How did you come up with the BodyTalk System? How did you create it and why? “BodyTalk originated mainly out of personal necessity. After many years in a high-volume clinic in Brisbane, Australia, practicing acupuncture, Chinese medicine, chiropractics and naturopathy, my own health caught up with me. As a result of the long hours I kept in practice, as well as my duties running a college and serving as one of its senior lecturers, my health declined. Ultimately, I was diagnosed as having a very serious illness, a very bad strain of the Epstein-Barr virus, and even was told that I might not live as it had done extensive damage to my liver. I originally treated the virus with acupuncture and Chinese herbs, and the illness went from an acute to a chronic stage, manifesting primarily in severe chronic fatigue that nothing seemed to change. I subsequently spent many years with a body temperature over 100 degrees and with constant pain, cramping, and extreme fatigue. I tried everything and contacted everyone I knew. I used acupuncture and herbs, fasting and diets. I travelled around the world seeking the best practitioners I could find, but nothing seemed to help. At this stage, I had actually sold my clinic and was living a much quieter life on the lecture circuit teaching philosophy, Reiki, and various aspects of stress management. Eventually I found myself in New Zealand where I encountered an osteopath who had taken some training sessions with me and knew of my illness. She told me that she and some colleagues were investigating the idea of stimulating the body’s immune response to chronic viruses and asked if she could treat me using this method. It was quite a “way-out” idea she proposed, loosely based on applied kinesiology (AK) principles with which I was familiar as a former AK teacher. I agreed and allowed her to do the work. To start the treatment, she took a small drop of my blood and put it on a tissue in my navel, which I knew was a very high-energy centre from which the body could register vibrations. Then she started a tapping process on my head. That was it. Three days later I was clear of the virus, and it was a completely new beginning for me. I was very excited about the result and went back and asked for more details. She told me that this was totally new work that seemed to have startling effects and asked me to look into it. I researched and examined the technique and found that what they had happened upon utilized a very important principle from a clinical point of view; that is, working through the energy circuits in the body and being able to access the underlying energy blueprint. Using blood (or, as I later found out, saliva) as a signal carrier and activating the brain causes the immune system to launch an assault on any chronic virus, bacterial infection or parasite. Thus, I decided that I would spend time investigating and developing this principle further. Eventually I found many applications for it, using my background in various alternative therapies. I then developed a list of techniques that, when applied, seemed to get tremendous results in a variety of diseases. These techniques became the first BodyTalk seminar. At this stage, the major emphasis of BodyTalk was the treatment of chronic disorders. By further utilization of the techniques, however, I was able to address quite a large spectrum of diseases, particularly digestive, endocrine, emotional and stress-related conditions. I started teaching BodyTalk in 1995. I first taught the system in Malta and England, and then in Australia and New Zealand. It caught on quite quickly as people found they were getting very good results with this simple approach. Though it was probably more correctly categorized as a sophisticated form of energy medicine, we were describing the system as “acupuncture without needles.” At the same time, we were aware it was getting results that actually could not be achieved with acupuncture, much less other alternative or drug therapies. BodyTalk is now taught in 50 countries worldwide by over 200 Instructors. There are thousands of practitioners using BodyTalkin clinics across the globe.” What can one address with BodyTalk? Physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually? “With BodyTalk, we don’t focus on what issues can be addressed – because that would be too limiting. We have found thatBodyTalk has addressed a multitude of problems and diseases too numerous to list. Symptoms arise in a client because their system or state of balance is compromised in varying areas of their life. BodyTalklooks at a person as a whole – body, mind, and spirit – and the focus is to bring that person into a better state of balance so that they can heal on many levels. The key is to be able to see the bigger picture of a health problem, and then all of its causative factors become apparent. It is also important to note that any given disease can have a plethora of causative factors, many of which are very different, even for the same disease. So the customized treatment within aBodyTalk session allows for all causative factors to be addressed no matter what the health problem has been labelled. There are no set recipes for addressing various symptoms unlike most other methods of healing. Each person is treated as an individual with a unique history that has created the set of symptoms they are experiencing.” How is it different from other techniques, such as Kinesiology? First, BodyTalk differs from Kinesiology as well as other methods of healing in that their philosophy is “fix what you find.” In BodyTalk, we are aware that each of us has a long list of things that could be out of balance or problematic, but we are not focusing on problems or symptoms. Problems and symptoms are often secondary to other issues that are primary, or what we call priorities. We don’t want to spend time on symptoms or secondary issues when it is much more effective to be able to focus on the areas of that person’s life that are primary or causative factors that are compromising their state of balance. To keep it simple, I will highlight only two of the key differences between BodyTalk and other modalities; firstly, BodyTalkfollows the laws of quantum physics and secondly, it focuses on addressing ALL the causative factors. Let’s start with the laws of quantum physics: The Cartesian model, which is understanding something by breaking it down into its component parts and which is the model used by most health modalities, ignores the quantum scientific fact that the body is a dynamic ecology of trillions of cells and microbes. This ecology is best understood when using the sciences of dynamic systems theory and quantum theory. These theories incorporate the knowledge that a system or any collection of elements that can interact with each other, such as the body, will change according to the interactions of those elements on an energetic and physical level. They also emphasize that every part of the system does have an effect on every other part. All the basic BodyTalk techniques are designed to restore effective dynamic systems principles based on the knowledge that, if you restore those factors, the body can, and will, heal itself in most cases. Secondly, which flows out of the first principle I just mentioned, is the idea that we address all causative factors. You see, there are always many facets to any disease and the key to lasting results is to address all the complicit, underlying factors. When a medication or treatment is designed merely to alleviate symptoms, it is like using a bandage to hide a festering wound. The problem for the classical practitioner is that it is virtually impossible to establish all the factors influencing a disease. The body and its relationships to the world are far too complex for most practitioners to fully comprehend. It is still very evident that the physiology of the body is nowhere near fully understood. There is an even poorer understanding of all the environmental elements, entanglements, and personal history involved in the disease process. In The BodyTalk System, it is acknowledged that the only “one” who truly understands what is going on is the innate wisdom of the bodymind, or sometimes referred to as Consciousness: the intelligence behind all things and the ground substance of all being. This then gives the BodyTalk practitioner access to the bigger picture and, therefore, “inside” information about the situation. The beauty of having “inside” information about the client’s health problem is that the practitioner’s agendas do not come into play. Instead, this inside information allows theBodyTalk practitioner to address the health problem in a way that is tailor-made, not just for the specific ailment, but also in accordance with the patient’s unique circumstances. To sum it up, BodyTalk is a holistic healthcare system that supports and promotes the wellbeing of any person, animal, or plant. BodyTalk incorporates scientific principles, philosophy, and techniques to achieve effective quantum healthcare. These techniques have their roots in both new physics and ancient philosophy. This marriage of cutting-edge and ancient paradigms has given birth to a revolutionary and highly effective way of addressing disease.”[:es]Perdón, este artículo está disponible solo en inglés. In this newsletter, you can read an excerpt of an interview with the founder of The BodyTalk System and the International BodyTalk Association Dr. JohnVeltheim D.C, B.Ac. Dr. Veltheim has a vast educational background in chiropractic, traditional acupuncture, philosophy, Reiki, applied kinesiology, bioenergetic psychology, osteopathy, and sports medicine. John Veltheim developed the BodyTalk system out of personal necessity. After battling a potentially deadly virus for years, he stumbled across Tracy Livingston – an osteopath from New Zealand (currently based in Tauranga). Tracy was able to treat the virus successfully using a method that John then researched and developed further. This method gave the foundations for the BodyTalk system. Read the interview below and find out more about what Tracy did to finally manage to treat John’s debilitating condition, and how John took things to the next level and developed the BodyTalk System. What is BodyTalk? Interview with the founder of the BodyTalk System Dr John Veltheim How did you come up with the BodyTalk System? How did you create it and why? “BodyTalk originated mainly out of personal necessity. After many years in a high-volume clinic in Brisbane, Australia, practicing acupuncture, Chinese medicine, chiropractics and naturopathy, my own health caught up with me. As a result of the long hours I kept in practice, as well as my duties running a college and serving as one of its senior lecturers, my health declined. Ultimately, I was diagnosed as having a very serious illness, a very bad strain of the Epstein-Barr virus, and even was told that I might not live as it had done extensive damage to my liver. I originally treated the virus with acupuncture and Chinese herbs, and the illness went from an acute to a chronic stage, manifesting primarily in severe chronic fatigue that nothing seemed to change. I subsequently spent many years with a body temperature over 100 degrees and with constant pain, cramping, and extreme fatigue. I tried everything and contacted everyone I knew. I used acupuncture and herbs, fasting and diets. I travelled around the world seeking the best practitioners I could find, but nothing seemed to help. At this stage, I had actually sold my clinic and was living a much quieter life on the lecture circuit teaching philosophy, Reiki, and various aspects of stress management. Eventually I found myself in New Zealand where I encountered an osteopath who had taken some training sessions with me and knew of my illness. She told me that she and some colleagues were investigating the idea of stimulating the body’s immune response to chronic viruses and asked if she could treat me using this method. It was quite a “way-out” idea she proposed, loosely based on applied kinesiology (AK) principles with which I was familiar as a former AK teacher. I agreed and allowed her to do the work. To start the treatment, she took a small drop of my blood and put it on a tissue in my navel, which I knew was a very high-energy centre from which the body could register vibrations. Then she started a tapping process on my head. That was it. Three days later I was clear of the virus, and it was a completely new beginning for me. I was very excited about the result and went back and asked for more details. She told me that this was totally new work that seemed to have startling effects and asked me to look into it. I researched and examined the technique and found that what they had happened upon utilized a very important principle from a clinical point of view; that is, working through the energy circuits in the body and being able to access the underlying energy blueprint. Using blood (or, as I later found out, saliva) as a signal carrier and activating the brain causes the immune system to launch an assault on any chronic virus, bacterial infection or parasite. Thus, I decided that I would spend time investigating and developing this principle further. Eventually I found many applications for it, using my background in various alternative therapies. I then developed a list of techniques that, when applied, seemed to get tremendous results in a variety of diseases. These techniques became the first BodyTalk seminar. At this stage, the major emphasis of BodyTalk was the treatment of chronic disorders. By further utilization of the techniques, however, I was able to address quite a large spectrum of diseases, particularly digestive, endocrine, emotional and stress-related conditions. I started teaching BodyTalk in 1995. I first taught the system in Malta and England, and then in Australia and New Zealand. It caught on quite quickly as people found they were getting very good results with this simple approach. Though it was probably more correctly categorized as a sophisticated form of energy medicine, we were describing the system as “acupuncture without needles.” At the same time, we were aware it was getting results that actually could not be achieved with acupuncture, much less other alternative or drug therapies. BodyTalk is now taught in 50 countries worldwide by over 200 Instructors. There are thousands of practitioners using BodyTalkin clinics across the globe.” What can one address with BodyTalk? Physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually? “With BodyTalk, we don’t focus on what issues can be addressed – because that would be too limiting. We have found thatBodyTalk has addressed a multitude of problems and diseases too numerous to list. Symptoms arise in a client because their system or state of balance is compromised in varying areas of their life. BodyTalklooks at a person as a whole – body, mind, and spirit – and the focus is to bring that person into a better state of balance so that they can heal on many levels. The key is to be able to see the bigger picture of a health problem, and then all of its causative factors become apparent. It is also important to note that any given disease can have a plethora of causative factors, many of which are very different, even for the same disease. So the customized treatment within aBodyTalk session allows for all causative factors to be addressed no matter what the health problem has been labelled. There are no set recipes for addressing various symptoms unlike most other methods of healing. Each person is treated as an individual with a unique history that has created the set of symptoms they are experiencing.” How is it different from other techniques, such as Kinesiology? First, BodyTalk differs from Kinesiology as well as other methods of healing in that their philosophy is “fix what you find.” In BodyTalk, we are aware that each of us has a long list of things that could be out of balance or problematic, but we are not focusing on problems or symptoms. Problems and symptoms are often secondary to other issues that are primary, or what we call priorities. We don’t want to spend time on symptoms or secondary issues when it is much more effective to be able to focus on the areas of that person’s life that are primary or causative factors that are compromising their state of balance. To keep it simple, I will highlight only two of the key differences between BodyTalk and other modalities; firstly, BodyTalkfollows the laws of quantum physics and secondly, it focuses on addressing ALL the causative factors. Let’s start with the laws of quantum physics: The Cartesian model, which is understanding something by breaking it down into its component parts and which is the model used by most health modalities, ignores the quantum scientific fact that the body is a dynamic ecology of trillions of cells and microbes. This ecology is best understood when using the sciences of dynamic systems theory and quantum theory. These theories incorporate the knowledge that a system or any collection of elements that can interact with each other, such as the body, will change according to the interactions of those elements on an energetic and physical level. They also emphasize that every part of the system does have an effect on every other part. All the basic BodyTalk techniques are designed to restore effective dynamic systems principles based on the knowledge that, if you restore those factors, the body can, and will, heal itself in most cases. Secondly, which flows out of the first principle I just mentioned, is the idea that we address all causative factors. You see, there are always many facets to any disease and the key to lasting results is to address all the complicit, underlying factors. When a medication or treatment is designed merely to alleviate symptoms, it is like using a bandage to hide a festering wound. The problem for the classical practitioner is that it is virtually impossible to establish all the factors influencing a disease. The body and its relationships to the world are far too complex for most practitioners to fully comprehend. It is still very evident that the physiology of the body is nowhere near fully understood. There is an even poorer understanding of all the environmental elements, entanglements, and personal history involved in the disease process. In The BodyTalk System, it is acknowledged that the only “one” who truly understands what is going on is the innate wisdom of the bodymind, or sometimes referred to as Consciousness: the intelligence behind all things and the ground substance of all being. This then gives the BodyTalk practitioner access to the bigger picture and, therefore, “inside” information about the situation. The beauty of having “inside” information about the client’s health problem is that the practitioner’s agendas do not come into play. Instead, this inside information allows theBodyTalk practitioner to address the health problem in a way that is tailor-made, not just for the specific ailment, but also in accordance with the patient’s unique circumstances. To sum it up, BodyTalk is a holistic healthcare system that supports and promotes the wellbeing of any person, animal, or plant. BodyTalk incorporates scientific principles, philosophy, and techniques to achieve effective quantum healthcare. These techniques have their roots in both new physics and ancient philosophy. This marriage of cutting-edge and ancient paradigms has given birth to a revolutionary and highly effective way of addressing disease.”[:]

(kathy klein danmala series is better than ever and a must see right HERE) If you're new here, you may not know that I spend a large part of my days working with energy, art and homes... and the rest of it doing things (including every energy-shifting modality that has fascinated me) to expand myself and have more to share with all of you to make your lives more abundant in all ways. That said, every so often, I need actual help with balancing physical things in my body-- be it with my acupuncturist, nutritional shifts or my medical doctor.

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