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Muscle Pain & Fatigue: Are You Lacking Glutathione?

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 04:30:00 +0000

Glutathione is the cells most abundant antioxidant and is crucial for removing toxins from cells. Toxins trapped in cell muscles cause pain.

Mitochondria are the little powerhouses of the cell. If the electron transport chain in the mitochondria doesn't work properly and you aren't making enough ATP (cellular energy), you will produce way more free radicals and deplete your glutathione. It is the job of glutathione (an antioxidant) to get rid of free radicals (toxins). This is mitochondrial dysfunction or abnormality.

It might interest you to know that cells in individuals with autism are unable to make the required amount of glutathione and their cells suffer from oxidative stress from toxic build-up, which is often found in those with inflammation.

Common symptoms of those suffering from mitochondrial dysfunction are inflammation, gastro-intestinal disorders, immune dysfunction, and autism.

According to his theory, Co-Enzyme Q-10, Magnesium, and Acetyl -L-Carnitine (an amino acid derived from protein) are the 'healers'. A multiple-enzyme containing Protease to help break down proteins would also be beneficial.

Photograph by Yenhoon

Lipo-Flavonoid for Tinnitus

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 19:00:00 +0000

By now, you have probably seen the commercial on TV about the Tinnitus product Lipo-Flavonoid, which touts being able to cure ear ringing, fullness, dizziness, vertigo, and loss of hearing associated with Tinnitus and Meniere's syndromes.

Lip-Flavonoid contains bio-flavonoids, inositol, calcium, and several B vitamins and can be found in the ear isle at Walgreens and other pharmacies. If you cannot find it, you may also purchase it by calling 1-800-338-8079 or visiting www.dsehealth.com.

It is important to note that a signifcant amount of pills need to be taken in one day and the product itself is not inexpensive.

While this product may, indeed, work, for some, but it can take up to six months of use to see a benefit. Still, you may be Tinnitus, Meniere's and Dizziness free within 6 months and that would be well worth the cost and the wait.

For more information about Lipo-Flavonoid visit http://www.lipoflavonoid.com/Pages/LipoHome.

Empathy - The Gift of Discernment

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 23:30:00 +0000

Empathy is but one of the gifts we receive from God. When you are a Highly Sensitive Person, it can make you feel as though you live in outer space somewhere instead of planet Earth. In fact, it can leave you spinning and wishing you could just turn off or, better yet, disappear. It's no fun knowing how others feel all of the time, feeling their sorrows, pain, and anger when you don't want to. Too much of this kind of stimulation causes overwhelm in a hurry.

I remember even when I was very young when someone would be in my presence or walk by me I would get a feeling about them. When I was around too many people my head would start to swim, I'd feel emotional, tired, sweaty, and overwrought. If I was in a crowd, I'd hyperventilate and feel ill. Eventually, I became agoraphobic. I knew I was sensitive, but I did not know I was also empathic. It was hard enough coping with my own sensitivities. Feeling others emotions sent me over the edge.

Once, when I was involved with a church group and was attending a meeting in someone's home, there was a woman sitting across from me that I kept getting a 'vibe' about. She was smiling and relaying a pleasant story, but my gut was getting twisted in knots just looking at her. She was saying all the right things, with the right expressions and gestures, but there was something very wrong about the picture I was 'feeling'. Finally, I blurted "You know it's OK to cry about it." Her eyes widened and she stared at me for a second and then the tears fell and another story came flooding out, one that she needed to tell. Later, she asked me how I knew. I had to mumble something about not knowing and just having a feeling. And that was the truth. I didn't know. The minister's wife asked me if I knew I had the gift of discernment. "No. What is that?" I asked. Even after she explained, I couldn't see it as a gift.

When you are Highly Sensitive and Empathic, there often seems to be no way out of picking up other's vibes than to run, hide, become introverted, and even a bit reclusive. But, this can lead to phobias. And, who wants to be a Hermit all of the time? But, I'm getting off track here.

Getting back to gifts from God, there are several other than discernment and when you are also a Highly Sensitive Person any one of them can feel like a curse. Take a look at 1st Corinthians, chapter 12, verses 4-11. It lists the gifts God gave all people, not just HSP, but everyone.

The Gift of Wisdom

The Gift of Knowledge

The Gift of Faith

The Gift of Healing

The Gift of the Work of Miracles

The Gift of Prophecy

The Gift of Diverse Tongues (including Spiritual Tongues)

The Gift of the Interpretation of Tongues

Verse 11 goes on to say God can give us as many of these gifts as he likes.

Being a Highly Sensitive Person is who you are, the way you are made. But, being an empathic, full of wisdom or knowledge, having great faith, being able to heal others, being able to work miracles, speaking in other languages or in spirit, or being able to interpret them are all gifts. They are what you have been given by God to do something special with. Being empathic and having the gift of discernment is but one of these gifts.

Food for Thought:

There's nothing like sharing that gives one as sense of purpose. Maybe that's what God had in mind when he bestowed your gift upon you. Perhaps there is a special way you could share your gift with others this Christmas.

Photograph by Martina Perhat

Emotional & Spiritual Protection for Empaths

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 23:05:00 +0000

There are several really simple things you can do to protect yourself as an Empath (and as a Highly Sensitive Person). Empaths take on the feelings and energies of other people, even the pain of others. Unmanaged, this leads to energy drain and burnout.

On my web page, Spiritual Protection for Highly Sensitive People, I tell you which essential oils, sage, gemstones, and items from your kitchen can protect you spiritually and emotionally from other's negative 'vibes' and why. I include a few fun protection/grounding exercises you can do anywhere at any time. I tell you how to smudge, show you how to use sea salt to protect yourself and your 'spaces', and include a step-by-step 'space clearing' ritual you can follow or adjust to your personal preference and need and I even list energy enhancing gemstones just for your zodiac sign.

Other strategies to protect yourself obviously include getting enough sleep, taking care of your body by eating a balanced diet, spending time with positive people, repeating positive affirmations, prayer, meditation, exercise, spending time in nature, and so on. Just about anything you do to increase your aura's energy wellness, will serve to build your psychic defenses and keep you grounded as well. "Body-based' therapies increase your over-all energy rather quickly and many 'body-based' approaches are offered on The Captains Lady.

I don't too often toot other people's horns, but Dr. Michael Smith is at the top of my list for who to go to when being empathic makes you feel as though you live in the Twilight Zone. While my specialty is working with Highly Sensitive People, Michael's is working with Empaths (who are often Highly Sensitive as well).

You may read one of Michael's articles at E-Zine.com, where he also posts and article equally worth mentioning on Coccyx Release For Empaths and Highly Sensitive Persons, which is used in Polarity Therapy, something that is highly effective for Empaths and Highly Sensitive People. Michael offers his Complete Empath Tool Kit for those wanting to know how to manage their sensitivities as an Empath.

Photograph: Sea Salt by Elisabetta Grondona

Near Death Experiences & HSP

Sun, 13 Nov 2011 04:25:00 +0000

Near death experiences, or NDEs, often trigger being even more sensitive. I experienced this in my own life at about 10 years old and again in 1978, after giving birth to my youngest son.

We are spirit living in physical bodies. Most of us do not remember what heaven was like, but for those having crossed over and come back, it is a memory that increases our sense of spirit and, possibly, our sensitivity to life as well.

If you are already Highly Sensitive Person, having a NDE may make you even that much more sensitive. In fact, it can leave you completely open to seeing others and the world in a whole new light with a whole new perception of how life, the world, could be if love were always in place. This can be disheartening as love seems so absent at times. What's more, you won't be able to live your life without love as you might have thought you could before for NDE. You will probably have to learn to create your own heaven on earth by acting out of love, for yourself and others. This may mean making big changes in your life and change can be frightening. Might I add, resistance to change causes symptoms and syndromes. This is where I come in. I can help you with 'body-based' therapies when being highly sensitive hurts.

'Body-based' therapies include nutrition, diet, supplements, exercise, organizing and decorating your household, your office, even your car. They also include therapies, such as color therapy, essential oil therapy, flower remedies, tea and herbal remedies. 'Body-based' therapies include other modalities as well, such as ice, heat, massage, and, yes, even aura energy balancing, which in my opinion is right up there at the top, along with balancing your pH.

Read more about 'mind-based' vs. 'body-based' therapy, as it applies to Highly Sensitive People, on my home page.

Photograph Christ of the Deep

A statue placed by the Cressi family near Key Largo, Florida, USA

Finding the Right Path as a HSP

Sun, 13 Nov 2011 04:20:00 +0000

Highly Sensitive People almost always, relentlessly, feel a persistent inner calling to do something important that will make a positive impact on others and the world, if only on a small scale. Even from a young age, we yearn for it.

However, as the years go by, our sensitivities can cast a huge shadow over our lives, which can cause much emotional suffering and physical pain. Most of us know we are different, but don't know why. This makes us uncertain about many things. Oh, we still feel there is a path or calling we are to follow. We sense it in our hearts. But, often, when being highly sensitive hurts us we have no idea what it is, where it is, or if we will ever find it, and that grieves us.

Do you remember that childhood game of 'Hot and Cold' where someone blindfolds you and you search for others around you? As you get close to finding someone the others shout out "Warm!" and as you get further away from your goal they shout "Cold!" As a HSP, our entire lives may be a game of 'Hot & Cold'. We may be able to hear our inner voice, but not be able to distinguish the command or direction. The fear of our own sensitivities can make us spiritually deaf and increasingly afraid of making wrong decisions, so we often make none. We stand still and hope life will direct us, but it rarely does. We need to direct ourselves, but what if we don't know how?

The one path in life worth following is the path of love. I believe what the Gnostic Fellowship says about there being three purposes in life:

To love yourself more.

To love others more.

To love God more.

Highly Sensitive People are so great at all three! Whether you're an artist, doctor, teacher, parent, healer, religious leader, or specialist in your field, get back to your gift. Love yourself. Then walk, run, or dance down your own personal path of loving others with what you know or have passion for. This is the right path of the Highly Sensitive Person. To do so is to love God.

Photograph by Noel Franzen