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Energy Healing is Subtle, but Stunning

by Kristie Conner

A few weeks ago I had my first ‘energy’ healing session with Chris Stopa.  My thought was that I needed to experience ‘it’ so that I could share the results. The results are subtle, but stunning.  I’m not sure how much I should share or want to share, but here I go.  I had a zillion questions for Chris prior to the session.  I could sit and ask him questions for hours and while I felt slightly guilty for asking these questions I also had a hard time restraining myself.

I finally stopped with the questions because an 1 hour plus into our session we had not even started the energy work.  Putting my notebook aside, I moved over to the massage table.  For the next hour or so I laid on this table while Chris moved around.  He started at my feet.  We talked a little and I am a talker, but there came a point when talking seemed like much more of an effort and I kind of gave up.  I would muster energy for a few questions.  At one point he stood at my head and I asked what it looked like (my energy).  At one point he told me ‘it’ looked like sort of a brownish-red sludge.  The vision that came to my mind was this river of energy flowing from my head to toes, but it was not running, moving fluidly like a river, but instead the moving, fluid part was being pushed inwards getting smaller and smaller.  It was getting smaller with time, life and stress.  The sides of this energy river were sludge, red-brownish sludge.  Chris was fixing this, he was getting that red-sludge to break-off and flow away so the life force of my being could expand and flow untethered.   This is what happens in the physical body over time as well.  Those parts of our body that are not getting oxygen, not moving and flowing become stagnant and die.  While I did not ‘feel’ anything specifically, what started to happen was this deep relaxation throughout my body.

Chris also worked on some of my Karmic strings.  This was fascinating as it required my involvement.  He would ask me to envision this thing he called a Karmic string and it was not hard.  He would suggest its location and my mind easily constructed the image.  He would then describe to me what he would want me to do and that to was easy for me to grasp.  At one point he made the comment that I am quick at removing the Karmic strings which he suggested meant that I was ready.  There were a few times I felt like the removal was easy, but the release kept oozing.  Strange?  Well, it is hard to explain, so I recommend trying it because the results are stunning.

When I left Chris’ I was so relaxed you would have thought I had an hour and 1/2 massage.  I was so relaxed I left my beloved notebook and really for the next few hours felt slightly out of it.

I am writing this experience exactly three weeks after it occurred.  What I worked on, is kind of personal, but as I sit here in the middle of the night writing I have a hard time connecting the dots and suggesting even to myself that it worked.  Why? I believe in energy healing, but still I am always like a wide-eyed child in awe of the changes that occur.  There are a few relationships that I was particularly concerned about.  They weighed heavily on me and now these relationships are lighter.  It is almost as if the ‘weight’ was removed without a big, long heart-to-heart.  Those long, heart-to-heart talks sometimes are more painful in the long-run, leave you exhausted and don’t really remove barriers.  I feel as I sit here and write that some of those barriers; old, stagnant barriers were removed allowing new energy, new opportunities to arise and flow.

There is a relationship that is so important to me that it can make my stomach knot up in seconds.  I love this person so deeply it can be painful.   There is a connection that extends beyond time and place.  This relationship is with my mother.  I doubt that any of us fully understand the dynamics of a mother-daughter or mother-son relationship.  It is intimate because we were once one, it is spiritual, it is painful.  As a mother myself the beauty and pain of this relationship is breath taking.  There are differences that can not be overcome because they are often rooted in similarities.  I did not want to have a sit-down with my mom.  Where do we start?  It is the longest, deepest relationship of my life.

Now imagine lying on a table for an hour.  You get up.  You leave and you go about your business. Three weeks later you realize that conversations have become easier, more fluid and that it feels almost like someone lifted the fog and words flow back and forth easily.  You can breath and the knot in your stomach is lifted and it is a joy to hear their voice.  Subtle, but stunning.

On-Guard Keeping me Going during the Flu Season

by Kristie Conner

The other day while washing the dishes I thought to myself “I am going to crash”.  It just happens.  I can sense it and by the time I acknowledge it — it is too late.  It is usually several days and more like months of pushing myself and allowing my good behaviors (like drinking enough alkaline water) and taking vitamins to lose out to quick hits like coffee.  So, this last week I know my body has been fighting something.  I just don’t feel 100%, but I have been taking On-Gaurd.  So, what feels like it could lay me up for a few days is keeping a bay.  I don’t feel 100%, but I am still able to get through the day and even get to the gym.

The Advantig website suggests having 2- 4 tablets at the sign of something.  I’ve been taking my standard two, so I’m going to increase my dose.  The other evening my friend was feeling a little sick, sore throat, etc … I gave him two On-Gaurd tablets and whatever it was never materialized fully!  A good friend of mine swears by On-Guard.  She has been taking it for years and has not had a sniffled,

Keeping you immune system healthy can save you money, time and lots of pain.  I’ll keep you posted on On-Gaurd and how I do through this crazy flu season.  Already, Google’s Flu map with explanation by TechCrunch, suggests that Oregon is ‘intense’ when the rest of the US is high.  Intense is one-step above high.  Based on some google we usually don’t see this high of levels until around February.  For more information on how to keep your system healthy read Advantig’s blog post Healthy Immune Response.

Check out the ingredients below!

Beneficial, Evidence Based Ingredients

• NUTRACEUTICAL MUSHROOMS: Research on the unique bioactive compounds in various nutraceutical mushrooms continues to provide insights into their health promoting benefits. On-Guard™ contains 7 well-documented species produced in the US with mycologist supervision under controlled conditions and enzymatically activated for optimal benefit. On-Guard’s™ mushroom blend is certified organic, vegetarian and kosher and includes: Cordyceps sinensis, Reishi (Ganoderma), Maitake (Grifola), Coriolus (Trametes), Hericium erinaceous, Shitake (Lentinula), Himematsutake (Agaricus) plus cellulase.

• TRANSFER FACTORS & MORE: On-Guard™ combines the individual benefits of Transfer Factor, Colostrum, Immunoglobulins and Lactoferrin which are well documented in published scientific literature.

• THE WORLD’S ONLY STABILIZED ALLICIN: Stabilized Allicin represents a technological breakthrough in the delivery of garlic’s broad spectrum activity. On-Guard™ contains the world’s first and only certified stable Allicin, produced under a patented process.

• HIGH MOLECULAR WEIGHT ALOE: Over a decade of research has validated the significance of High Molecular Weight Aloe fractions. The molecular weight specification and purity for the 200:1 Aloe extract selected for On-Guard™ meets the stringent standards of the International Aloe Science Council. Scientific literature documents the value of high molecular weight Aloe vera in immune support.

• HYDROXYTYROSOL: Research indicates Hydroxytyrosol has 6 times the potency of Oleuropein - the standard by which olive leaf extracts are measured. On-Guard™ contains an unparalleled 7% Hydroxytyrosol olive extract, which scored the highest ORAC value in comparative tests of olive extracts - making hydroxytyrosol a more potent & superior antioxidant. Hydroxytyrosol doesn’t often appear in most dietary supplements because it is highly expensive. We believe it is an important component of this premium immune support product.

• OREGANO OIL standardized to Carvacrol which acts as a natural antimicrobial and cox inhibitor and has the potential to enhance the effects of other ingredients in this product.

• IMMUNE SUPPORTING BOTANICALS: On-Guard™ contains over a dozen additional botanical extracts recognized for their immune support benefits, including: Andrographolide, Astragalus, Eleuthero root, Pine Bark, Rhodiola, Withania, Turmeric, Licorice & Milk Thistle. Numerous studies have been published demonstrating the importance of these ingredients. For more technical information, please view the citations from the National Library of Medicine by clicking “View the Citations for On-Guard” below.

Advantig On-Guard™ helps your body to stand up to a formidable whole body challenge.

This puts a smile on my face “Obama Administation Endorses TSCA Overhaul”

by Kristie Conner

This is ‘one’ of the reasons I voted for President Obama.  He has young children, who are growing up fast so it does matter to him what is in the products they use and consume.  This is one of my biggest complaints, stresses and anxieties … Just the other day I spent several hours reviewing the New York Times Toxic Series.  This series is about how the EPA has fallen down on the job and now almost all of our water is full of grossness that can cause horrific damage.  Water is vital and when our water is polluted we can rest assured everything else is.  I spend extra money buying organic fruits, veggies, meats, but if the water is polluted it is likely polluting my groceries.  So, freaking stressful, luckily there are water ionizers!

So, today I found blog post on Healthy Child Healthy World about our current administrations edorsement of TSCA overhaul.  Thank you!  “Administrator Lisa Jackson said the time had come to strengthen EPA’s authority to regulate toxic chemicals, which are ubiquitous in the environment and human bodies. She will ask Congress to draft a tougher law to overhaul the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) …”  for the full article please click here.

The next section goes on to say that we, Americans, are looking for government assurances that chemicals are safe.  This makes me want to do a few things … laugh, cry and vomit.  I actually assumed that was part of the job, part of what a government did and I did not think I had to look to them for

The principles Jackson outlined to guide Congress in creating new legislation include:

• Chemicals must pass muster under a safety standard that protects human health and the environment;
• Responsibility for providing data rests with the chemical industry, not taxpayers;
• EPA must have clear authority to take quick action to restrict use of chemicals that violate the safety standard;
• Manufacturers and EPA should assess and act on priority chemicals, both existing and new, in a timely manner
• Vulnerable populations, especially children, must be given special consideration when setting safety standards;
• Green chemistry, which will lead to safer chemicals, should be encouraged and the public’s right to know about chemicals must be ensured;
• The EPA should be given a sustained source of funding for implementation and the chemical industry must pay its fair share to implement the new standards.

Right now we are all in a frenzy over healthcare, but it is time we start taking care of our own health.  Even if some form or ‘reform’ is passed it will never be enough to take care of fat, lazy, over-indulgent people.  The reform needs to take place at all levels … corporations be accountable for pollution, citizens be accountable for general health, the list goes on and on.  But, once again thank you Obama for paying attention to the details.

Kids Potential by Advantig supports Brain Function

by Kristie Conner

When I met Dr. Jerry Schlesser and his wife Christine and I immediately thought to myself ‘wow’ they get it. Get what, you might wonder?  Well, they get designing socially responsible products for one and whole lot more … which is why I will be blogging about them in the future.  I’m not sure where to start so I have decided to start with Kids Potential and work my way through a whole host of amazing products.

Over the last 3 years I have learned that the grocery store is full of items that are not only unhealthy, but literally bad for our health.  I have learned that we can’t simply buy our children toys and assume that they are safe.  Crazy, huh.  Well, it is true.  I have become an avid consumer of research and rely on website like the Environmental Working Group and Healthy Child Healthy World. That is why meeting Dr. Jerry Schlesser and his wife is an honor and an ah-ha moment for me.

My son now takes Potential.  Potential, like all the Advantig supplements is free of fillers, wheat, soy, dairy, gluten, sugar, lactose, animal products, artificial colors, artificial flavors, salt, starch, MSG, trans fatty acids or preservatives.  At first read this might not sound important, but it really is.  Consider the size of a vitamin no imagine the impact of a vitamin that has fillers .. the real value of the vitamin starts to decrease.  Secondly, more and more people have allergies to wheat, soy, dairy, gluten, sugar and lactose.  I know that I never suspected wheat, gluten or dairy products in my vitamins or my sons and we are both allergic.  Thirdly, I don’t want MSG, trans fats, artificial colors or animal products (gross) in my vitamin or my food.

A few more reasons why I chose Potential:

High ORAC:

High ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) antioxidants from fruits & berries have been shown to be beneficial for healthy brain and nerve function and behavior.   Potential is developed with a proprietary blend of high ORAC fruit & berry extracts from wild bilberry, blueberry, cherry, cranberry, elderberry, raspberry, rose hips, orange, strawberry & red concord grape skin - which is not typically found in commercial multi-vitamins for kids.  The fruit & berry concentrates in Kids Potential™ is a custom blend designed to meet the needs of the original research study to support learning, memory and healthy brain function.*

Natural Vitamin E not the Synthetic version:

Because Potential™ relies on food source nutrients, the Vitamin E in Potential™ is the very same full spectrum Vitamin E you would find in fresh, wholesome foods.  The bio-potency of natural Vitamin E is twice that of synthetic Vitamin E.  While synthetic Vitamin E is cheaper and is typically used in mass market kids vitamins, you won’t find it in Kids Potential.

Minerals:

Minerals are generally not palatable and are also difficult to absorb.  Potential™ provides a broad range of multi-source minerals which are designed for palatability and provide a diversity of nutritional sources, similar to our omnivorous diet.  Each chewable wafer provides a broad spectrum of minerals, including calcium, magnesium, zinc, manganese, chromium and molybdenum.  Additionally, Potential™ provides Selenium — an important antioxidant for brain function which is not typically found in mass market kids’ vitamins.

Potential™ also provides a unique form of iron which is a critical nutrient for developing brains.  Many popular mass market kids vitamins, like gummies are missing this essential nutrient for growing kids.

Potential™ also contains Taurine, an amino acid that plays many roles in brain metabolism — both as a protective nutrient against environmental toxins, but also in brain chemistry regulating nerve function, neurotransmitter activity and behavior.

More reason for chosing Advantig:

This in itself is enough to sway me towards Advantig, but what comes next is just mind blowing. Seven years ago Dr. Jerry Schlesser was approached by experts in criminology and education who wanted to pursue an untested approach to education reform.  They approached Dr. Schlesser to design a clinical, dietary supplement for academic performance and social behavior.  The school that was chosen for this program, Anthony Elementary, was on the verge of closing for poor academic performance and high rates of violence and anti-social behavior.  The violence statistics were six times the state average (9.3% versus 1.45%).

The results were extraordinary — a reduction in Anti-Social Behavior, Improvement in Academic Performance and the list goes on.  For a complete review visit Advantig.

Potential is designed to support brain function for developing children.  My son eats pretty well (organic) and eats a variety of greens, but in all honesty I want to offer him the best I can when it comes to health and the health of his growing brain.  Knowing that he taking a supplement that is full of nutritional support and not synthetic stuff makes me more confident.

Take a look at the Fox video on the Advantig website.