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February 2, 2018
What is Cellular Memory
  • Posted By : Meagan Rashleigh/
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  • Under : Acupuncture, Chinese Medicine, Chronic Disease, Coaching, Nutrition, Women's Health

Cellular memory is the quite incredible idea that our entire existence is recorded in our cells, every single one of them

Physics is discovering that matter isn’t as solid as we once thought.

Instead, it is becoming apparent that everything in the universe is energy.  This energy is primarily composed of light and sound, and atoms are made of energetic fields rather than substance.  On a cellular level, the body has many, many different types of cells responsible for different tasks.  Some transport oxygen while others dispose of waste.  Some cells become neurons and others form the kidneys.  Modern science is discovering that, at the end of the day, all cells are basically the same.  Their functions vary depending on their roles, but if we were to turn these signals off, the cells would be identical and have the potential to become anything.   On a grander scale, it means that we can become anything with the right motivation and creativity.  So we are functioning on two levels: the potential to be anything, and what our cells are currently being told to do.  Cellular memory is the quite incredible idea that our entire existence is recorded in our cells, every single one of them.  The blueprint of who we are, who we have been in past lives, our thoughts, feeling, preferences, and all of the details that could possibly exist, are already in our bodies.  Cellular memory explains why our bodies, mind, and emotions operate and respond in specific ways.   It says that our cells contain patterns of how we expect our body to function, how we are used to feeling, and the way we are habituated to thinking.  The only reason we are the way we are is because we are operating out of memory.

The past determines our cellular memory.

There have been incredible happenings supporting this theory.

It has been noticed that many organ recipients take on the characteristics of their donors.  One woman, who previously had enjoyed fun, trashy novels, suddenly developed a taste for literature.  Seemingly out of nowhere, she gravitated towards writers like Dostoyevsky.  This was the sort of author whom her donor loved.  Another recipient, who previously had a healthy diet and exercise routine, found herself having intense cravings for fast food.  She also became much more aggressive after receiving an organ from a young man, and even began to dress in different colors than the ones she usually liked.  Changes like these occur more often when a heart transplant is involved.  Traditional Chinese Medicine has long identified the heart as the “ruler” of the organs.

 

The heart is the starting point.

Cellular memory is new to modern medicine, but is by no means an original concept.

Ancient civilizations identified multiple bodies encasing the soul.  Our physical or gross body is the one we are most familiar with, and our subtle body is home to our thoughts and emotions.  The body that most closely encloses the soul is called the causal body.  This body is where our memories and experiences from our current and past lives are recorded.  The causal and subtle bodies travel with the soul from one incarnation in a physical body to the next, while we discard the physical body at death and get a new one at each birth.  The memories and experiences in the causal body are like a blueprint for the subtle and physical ones.  They form around old information and experiences.  Basically, how we think and feel is in reaction to past conditioning.  Personality traits present in us today are usually rooted in events we don’t even remember.  If we are storing memories of famine that happened centuries ago, we may develop a tendency to overeat or hoard food.  If we were Thai in a past life, we could naturally gravitate towards that culture, even if we have no connections with it currently.  This template also impacts the physical body.  Maybe a person who once suffered great physical trauma in war has problems with their immunity or adrenal glands in this one.  There have also been fascinating accounts of people who have memories of who they were in previous incarnations and remember how they died.  If their former death was traumatic, the person living today frequently has a birthmark in the exact place where they sustained a fatal wound in a past life.  Some people have been able to validate this synchronicity through written records.

 

What memories and experiences are creating emotional toxicity in your cells?

What memories and experiences are creating emotional toxicity in your cells?

So if there is validity to cellular memory, the next question is why does it matter?

It matters because it means your old, ingrained patterns are creating your reality.  Instead of your cells being capable of anything, they have fallen into a regimented routine established by previous experiences.  It means we are walking on an old path over and over again, with minor variations, instead of creating a new path through the woods.  If we want to reach our full potential, we must be willing to erase some of our old ways and open up to new experiences and possibilities.  Clearing out old processes is key to expanding into a new and fresh identity.  We have to make room by destroying the old so there is space to let in something better.  This means taking a hard look at yourself and getting rid of what does not serve you.  It also means being creative and deciding what it is that you do want.  There are many ways to go about this, and it is best to think about it as a process of purification.  When we purify, we are opening ourselves up to our underlying, limitless state.  Following guidelines for balanced living, like in TCM or Ayurveda, naturally resets the body and allows consciousness to expand, and treatments help the body function at its highest capacity.  There are other methods, such a past life regression, that allow you to discover and release old habits that are keeping you stuck.  The technique you choose is not as important as how much you want to change.  Most of us get used to patterns and find a comfort in them, whether or not we are happy.  Breaking out of them can be tough, but the best things in life are rarely easy.

 

 

 


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January 18, 2018
Emotional Release
  • Posted By : Meagan Rashleigh/
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Emotional Release: What It Is, How to Do It, And Why It’s Good For You

Have you ever had one of those terrible days where everything is going wrong?  You wake up feeling crummy and it’s all downhill from there.  In an attempt to salvage your day, you do your best to cover it up.  You paste a smile on your face, hoping the suffering will magically disappear.  But then something happens, and you just can’t keep it in anymore.  Maybe a final irritation is the straw that breaks the camel’s back, or an intuitive person senses what’s going on and their concern makes the floodgates open wide.  On other occasions, you may have been feeling just fine when a movie or story in the news hits a nerve, making bottled up emotions surge to the surface.  Suddenly, all that feeling and agitation comes pouring out.  Sometimes a million other things that have been bothering you for some time join the exodus.  After the rampage, you may feel remarkably better, as if a weight has been lifted from your shoulders.  Or maybe you feel even worse as all that contained misery is being aired out.  Whatever the case, there has been a definite change- the feelings are now exiting your system.

Energy is meant to move.  Air must be inhaled and exhaled constantly, the blood needs to circulate on an ongoing basis, and organs work consistently to keep the body healthy.  Disease occurs when the energy is blocked and the natural processes cease to work harmoniously.  Emotions are simply another form of energy, and caught feelings can be likened to how buildups of plaque lead to heart attacks.  When we feel happy, it is like a wave of deliciousness and we gladly let it flow through us.  Happiness makes us feel relaxed and open, and holding onto a wave of joy is counterintuitive.  Anyone who has tried to capture a happy moment in fear of losing it knows it never works.  Other feelings we don’t like as well, like sadness, anxiety, and fury, also need to move.  Just like happiness, these feelings are reactions to situations and are meant to arise and pass.  Feeling the emotions as they come will not hurt you, but trying to push it down will.  People often become afraid and confused by their emotions.  They may have a hard time acknowledging their reactions in fear that it makes them a “bad” person, or they may be so overwhelmed by them that they don’t know how to cope.  It is quite common for people to suppress and even repress their feelings so they don’t have to deal with them, or in an attempt to prevent the emotion from persisting and taking over their state of mind.  Wow, what a terrible idea!

Any energy that is not released will stay in the body.  The way having inadequate fiber leads to an accumulation of waste in the colon applies to emotions as well.  Feelings actually get trapped in the tissues.  Clearly, they are a burden to the body’s functioning.  This may not cause any problems at first, but over time emotional symptoms like depression and anxiety are common, as well as physical symptoms like digestive issues, colitis, fluid retention, and headaches.

The good news is there is a way to fix this mess.  Emotional release is a standard part of holistic therapies such as acupuncture, massage, cupping and energy work.  In the alternative approaches, the practitioner’s goal is realigning the system.  In the process of doing so, any blockages are loosened and pushed out.  What was once stuck rises to the surface and is released.  There are also more specific techniques that can be used to promote emotional release by targeting specific pressure points or areas.  Going through this treatment may not be pleasant.  The patient can experience intense grief, burst into tears, curl into a ball, be overwhelmed by rage, or feel a temporary spike in anxiety.  In some cases, patients are hit by uncontrolled waves of laughter.  Crying out, screaming, or physically pummeling the chair or massage table is not out of the ordinary. These reactions are a sign that the treatment moved sluggish energy, which is generally positive.  Patients are not always ready for or aware that these treatments can cause such intense reactions, and a good practitioner will know how to explain the outbursts to them.  Emotional release increases overall wellness, decreases pain, increases motor function, and improves overall quality of life.

There are other ways to release emotions, and some of these can be done without professional help.  Journaling stirs up feelings and can remove the blocks by processing what has been repressed.  Talk psychotherapy traditionally includes emotional release.  Some people are more comfortable confiding in a good friend or family member, and always feel like what they have been holding onto disappears once they share their troubles with a kind, compassionate ear.  The gemstone pink tourmaline is wonderful for releasing pain trapped in the heart, and something as simple as prayer can initiate a release of pent up worries.  Mind-body exercises like tai chi and yoga operate on the same theory as Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda, respectively.  The movements stimulate energy centers, meridians, and pressure points, and do away with obstructions as the body is aligned.  Like the previously mentioned first time patients, new students may not understand why they suddenly become an emotional wreck following an exercise class.

If you are having emotional problems, physical problems, or both, chances are they are either largely or partially tied to emotions contained in the tissues.  Finding a method to let them out is in your best interests, even if you feel embarrassed, shy, silly, or are afraid to face what you have kept locked deep within.  Doing this helps you appreciate the power of emotions and will helpfully encourage you to live your life differently in which feeling are acknowledged as they happen and not kept inside for days, months, or even years.


October 3, 2017
How To Be Comfortable In Your Own Skin
  • Posted By : Meagan Rashleigh/
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  • Under : Acupuncture, Chinese Medicine, Chronic Disease, Coaching, Women's Health

Most of us are not truly happy with who we are.

Maybe we are overly critical, or bury our problems under alcohol or food.

Some of us have such poor self-esteem that we let others tread on us.  Maybe we cover up insecurities with arrogance or lash out to alleviate our own pain.  These are very different behaviours and can range from major to minor, but the root of the problem is always an internal state of discontent.   So many of us are at odds with ourselves and just don’t feel comfortable in our own skin.  Simply, we are experiencing a lack of harmony.

Chinese philosophy embraces both mankind and the cosmos as fundamentally perfect and whole underneath all of the confusion and details.

An even deeper explanation would say that the universe is not separate from us, rather it is something that lies within.  When attuned to this wisdom, we experience a state of wellbeing.  It is at these times of equilibrium that we feel at ease with ourselves and life in general.  It is easy to accept ourselves and live life on life’s terms.  Balance can be achieved no matter the circumstances.  It is relative, meaning that it looks different for different people depending on their situation.  For one person it is being in peak physical condition, having a great job, and being wealthy.  A person with a terminal illness could find a state of harmony by accepting the disease, managing the symptoms, and appreciating positive support from loved ones.  Ultimate harmony is an enlightened state beyond all fear and doubts.  Few are ready to tackle such a momentous task, but no worries.  We can always do the best we can with what we have and find peace at this stage of the journey.  Another idea crucial to the Chinese way of thinking is the interconnectedness of all things.  Nothing operates in isolation; what affects one affects all, so being in harmony with yourself means being in harmony with the whole and vice versa.  There is an emphasis on being aligned with nature for good physical, emotional, and spiritual health.  The third major principle is the idea of yang and yin.  Yang and yin are elements whose interaction forms the basic building blocks of all things in existence.   Nothing is completely yang or yin, and one cannot exist without the other.  Instead the pair of opposites fluctuates in reaction to the other, like a see-saw.  Yang is hot, light, and active, and yin is cold, dark, and passive.  A balance of the two is necessary for a harmonious existence.

 

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Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) applies the ideas from broader Chinese spirituality to individual functioning.

TCM sees the body as equipped with innate healing powers so the goal of TCM is to realign the system to a state of equilibrium.  When this happens, the mind/body/spirit becomes aware of its wholeness and heals itself.  Any mental agitation will automatically be treated by adjusting the physical system.  Health is harmony.  The human body is seen as a microcosm of the universe, complete with the same elements, natural cycles, rhythms, and processes you find in nature, and TCM seeks to regulate these while simultaneously aligning the patient with their environment and encouraging lifestyle habits that will maintain balance.  Not feeling comfortable with yourself can manifest in many ways.  Poor boundaries can make you feel confined and frustrated, and correcting weak liver energy may free you from this burden.  Maybe your shen (a person’s spiritual aspect) is disturbed and needs to be calmed to feel better about who you are.  Blockages in the heart causing low self-esteem may need to be removed.  No matter the cause, a variety of TCM treatments can help guide you back to balance. Click here to make an appointment http://releasewellness.com.au/.

Much of this work can be done mentally and it is best to be proactive.  Take a moment and think about life.  Imagine a brilliant light burning within all creatures.  Think of the universe as a vast, elaborate web in which we are all connected.  Look at the fluctuations of yin and yang.  How intricate and beautiful!

Now look at your own life.

  • Do you think of yourself as something whole?
  • Something precious?
  • Is this a concept you can even imagine?

If you are struggling, practice, self-acceptance, and self-appreciation.  There is no reason to reject something so glorious.  We cannot divorce ourselves from our surroundings.

Start examining the relationships in your life.

  • Are they positive and nourishing or negative and draining?
  • What is your relationship to your family, friends, community, occupation, and finances?
  • Are you aware of the rhythms of nature?
  • Do you know how to live harmoniously with them?
  • Are you aware of your own body’s patterns and rhythms?
  • Do you have sound lifestyle habits that support health?

Finding stability with the yin and yang of life can be so delicate.

  • Do you balance work and rest, seriousness and play, the inner and the outer?
  • Are you living an authentic life?
  • Are you making choices that feel good in your soul?

This can seem pretty complicated and overwhelming

The simplest way to feel comfortable in your own skin is to love.  Harmony is love, loving yourself, loving others, loving everything.  The world opens up in delightful and unexpected ways when we love because it immediately moves us towards a state of harmony.  It’s also good to be patient with yourself and remember Rome wasn’t built in a day.  It’s a process.  There is an important Chinese concept called “wu-wei”.  It translates as “not doing”, but means “not forcing”.  It says that things open up by themselves, according to their nature, and describes a state of being where our actions align effortlessly with the natural order of things.  It is the pinnacle of “going with the flow”.  We feel both relaxed and focused, and are able to easily respond to the ever changing climate of life.  Let yourself blossom.  It will happen if you allow it to be so.

 

 


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February 11, 2016
OMG I’ve just made THE BEST cake!!! (gluten free/ dairy free/ wheat free)
  • Posted By : Meagan Rashleigh/
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  • Under : Acupuncture, Chinese Medicine, Chronic Disease, Coaching, Kinesiology, Nutrition, Women's Health

Yummy Chocolate Cake!!!

As a health practitioner I take my role very seriously in guiding you to make a full recovery.

Often your road to recovery will include dietary changes.

Studies show that changing your eating habits can be very confronting and tough at times, especially when your body is inflamed.

The times in my life when I’ve had to change my eating habits because i was suffering with chronic illness. I’ve found it hard to stick with it, because the food was tasteless.

So you don’t have to struggle, I’m sharing my secrets with you, my easy yummy recipes that anyone can make. These are the very same recipes I share in my clinic with my patients to help reduce the inflammation and pain in their bodies so they have a faster recovery.

Plus, these recipes are tried and tested in my own kitchen, and if you could see me in my kitchen (Nigella I am NOT!)  you’d understand that recipes have to be simple, easy to make AND taste good! You’ll find each recipe will help your body in some way, no matter if your illness is simple or complex. It’s my gift to you to help you on your healing journey.

When you make this, take a pic then pop on over to our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/releasewellness, I’d love to see your version (or creation)!

Yummy Chocolate Cake

Nourishing Chocolate Butter Bean Cake

This super moist gluten free/ dairy free/ wheat free and low carb Cake is incredibly sweet and just plain addictive!

The chocolate butter bean cake has well-rounded source of nutrition, rich in protein, fiber, iron and B vitamins.

 

Cooking time 45 mins

Preparation 10mins Cooking/ Baking 35 mins

Ingredients

420g Butter Beans

1 tablespoon water

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 tablespoons cacao

1 teaspoon GF baking powder

½ teaspoon bicarbonate soda

Pinch of salt

1/3 cup coconut oil

5 eggs

2 handfuls of dates

Method

  1. Puree the beans, add water, 1 egg & vanilla into a bowl and mix until smooth. Set it aside.
  2. Without washing the bowl add the dates (finally chopped) and coconut oil.
  3. Add the remainder 4 eggs and beat for 20 seconds.
  4. Add the bean mixture, beat for 5 seconds
  5. Add the cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda & salt. Blend for 10 seconds.
  6. Pour into greased baking ring tin pan & bake MOD oven for 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.

Hope you enjoy


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