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Chromatherapy: Healing with Color

By Heather McCauley

Have you ever wondered why your favorite blue sweater has the ability to make you feel relaxed as soon as you pull it over your head? Or why your “go-getter” outfit (aka, the “power suit”) simply must boast a splash of red – be it scarf, shoes or blouse? You are probably on to something and you are definitely not alone. It is no longer considered a pseudo-science but a recognized alternative therapy to treat certain ailments with color.

In fact, since the beginning of human civilization, mankind has been fascinated with color. There is evidence in some parts of the world of civilizations mining for pigment as early as 50,000 BC. The ancient Mesopotamians, Egyptians, Greeks and Chinese may have begun by attempting to re-create the colors of nature in order to perform rituals, decorate their habitats, or record their history. The first colors artificially created were thought to represent the sun (yellow), moon (white), trees (green), sky (blue), blood/life (red) and darkness/death (black).

In recent history, scientists have begun to study and better understand color. Individual colors vibrate at different frequencies, with red having the fastest vibration and violet having slowest. It is no coincidence that the colors of the rainbow coordinate with the colors of the Chakras, our body’s energy centers. Colors are often used to balance our chakras, sometimes intuitively so (see above sweater and power suit reference). Each color (like each Chakra) correlates to certain organs, body functions or healing aspects. Here is a brief guide:

Red: Energy, stimulation, improves circulation and red blood cell production
Orange: Enthusiasm, joy, antibacterial, aids in digestive discomforts
Yellow: Cognitive functions, decongestant, lymphatic system
Green: Balance, antiseptic, ulcers
Blue: Communication, toxin elimination, liver ailments
Indigo: Calming, promotes intuition
Violet: Relaxes muscles and nervous system

You can certainly find more complete and detailed information on the subject of color therapy in books specializing in the subject (Color Medicine by Charles Klotsche and Healing With Color Zone Therapy by Joseph Corvo and Lilian Verner-Bonds to name two) and on the internet. Although there is mounting scientific evidence regarding each color’s significance, the choice should always be personal and intuitive. Maybe red is soothing to you rather than energizing. Be aware though, if there are certain colors you absolutely cannot tolerate or you go out of your way to avoid. This could be indicative of an imbalance that you are not yet prepared to address. All in due time (yes, I am speaking to you, Yellow).

Join us in a Healing Meditation!

Join with us at 9pm (ET) as we start the first of a new feature, healing meditations. This guided journey will take you deep into your subconscious where the seat of your true power for transformation lies. All you need to do is relax and listen, as you are taken to a magical place where dreams really do come true...We all have the power to influence and change our reality for the better, as long as it is consistent with our higher good. Join us on this remarkable journey that will help you in many ways, spiritually, emotionally, and physically. 

What is the topic of tonight's meditation? It's a surprise! Join us here at 9 pm to find out. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Chia: Way More than Just a Pet

By Heather McCauley

You’ve heard of it before. You’ve seen it sprout as ‘hair’ on silly animals or funny faces made of clay. You may have even received one as a gift for a birthday (ouch!). Regardless of how cute or corny you think Chia Pets are, the stuff they are made of can be called nothing short of amazing. The latest in a line of emerging superfoods, chia seed or salvia hispanica, has wellness and anti-aging experts such as Dr. Mehmet Oz and Dr. Andrew Weil singing its praises.

Chia seed boasts a lofty and ancient history. Once fed to Aztec runners and warriors - sometimes their only food for days - chia was able to offer nourishment, energy and endurance. It was so prized by the Aztecs that it was offered as tribute to their priesthood and taxes to their royalty. But don’t let a rich history fool you – chia has almost magical qualities that make it a number one candidate for the food of the future. In addition to being gluten-free and safe for people living with Celiac’s disease, chia is sugar-free, trans-fat free, high in protein, fiber, antioxidants and Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids (of which it contains an ideal ratio). Chia seed is also able to absorb over 12 times its weight in water which makes it ideal in prolonging hydration in athletes or any other individuals. What happens when chia seeds are mixed into water is actually quite fun to watch. Within minutes, the mixture starts to turn gelatinous and in about an hour and with the correct ratio (and other ingredients), you have a delicious pudding – perfect for vegetarian, vegan and raw foodies.

The nutrient make-up and density of chia as well as its absorptive properties are enough to push this tiny seed to the front lines of the battle against world hunger. Equally remarkable are the number of conditions and ailments that chia seed has been known to help: heart health, weight-management, lubricates joints, eliminates toxins from joints and muscles, aids in healthy digestion, fights free-radicals, helps you feel full, manages blood sugar levels and improves the quality of hair, skin and nails. Chia is easily incorporated into any diet; you can add the seed to your smoothies or salads, bake it into cookies or muffins, experiment with recipes or even find some on the internet. Even if you don’t find a way to eat it, you could watch it expand in a glass of water or use it to grow hair – but only on heads made out of clay!

PARDON THE DUST

Please pardon the dust as we upgrade our blog. We will still post a few articles in the meantime. One Love.

Counseling Can Help

By Heather McCauley

If you have come to this blog, to the Temple of Healing website or listened to Dr. Suni and Siona on the internet radio show Love is on the Air, it is a likely assumption that you are concerned about your health and longevity. You are probably focused on doing things for your mind, body and spirit such as eating healthy, exercising, meditating and being kind to yourself and others. It is also likely that you are only human – and, as such, are often plagued by human limitations. What do you do when you just can’t think of another positive or uplifting thing to say to yourself? What do you do when you feel like the whole world is against you? What do you do when you can no longer locate your own inner strength? Rather than being sucked into the depths of depression, anxiety, fear, anger and other negative thoughts, you may opt for one of the highly marketed medications aimed at alleviating such symptoms. You may opt for alcohol or recreational drugs in order to escape from the symptoms. At the Temple of Healing, we always strive to show a natural option; in a word, counseling.

About eight years ago, I had already come through significant obstacles in my spiritual growth. I was at the point when I had to truly come to terms with who I was and learn to love myself. What I found was that I had been harboring anger. When my anger grew to a couple of instances of rage, I sought a professional counselor. Her unbiased and uninhibited observations helped me to discover that my anger was displaced and, in a few short months, it dissipated completely.

The option of counseling is frightening to most individuals because of the fact that the counselor may learn how you think (and what if I really am crazy, right?) or worse; they may learn your deepest fears and secrets and be able to use them against you. Some points to the contrary: counselors (psychotherapists, psychologists, intuitive counselors, etc.) do what they do out of love for people. Their primary interest is in seeing you get emotionally strong and healthy. Also, counselors are professionals who are not attached to the outcome of the situation. They, therefore, have no need to manipulate the outcome. They will, however, through a gentle unfolding of your circumstances, guide you to your own truths. You will be able to overcome weaknesses, negativity and completely reverse a downward spiral. It is worth seeking a qualified counselor in order to reclaim your own strength and truth.

Friday Night's Show

Last night's show was on MCS, Multiple Chemical Sensitivities, also known as the "living nightmare." Ignore the few seconds of silence in the beginning; the show starts right afterwards.

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Tonight's Show

While working at her job as a laboratory technologist in a medical clinic, Suni is accidentally exposed to formaldehyde fumes. As a result she develops multiple symptoms. Workers compensation shunts her from one specialist to the next, but as she goes from doctor to doctor, she keeps getting sicker and sicker. The various ‘experts’ all skillfully skirt the issue of referral to an environmental specialist, the only doctor she needs to see. Because she has so many symptoms the conventional medical doctors dismiss them as unbelievable. Finally her attending physician refers her to a psychiatrist, who diagnoses mental disorder. In the interim, Suni is faced with personal and financial nightmares... This is the true story of how Dr. Suni contracted MCS and how she overcame this living nightmare. She has written a book about this experience in order to help those who may also be going through this trauma. 

This week's show will discuss MCS, and more importantly, how you can survive and overcome it! The show begins at 9 pm (ET), click here to listen. Call into the show at: (646) 727-2644 to ask Dr. Suni questions, or to win a free reading about your past/present/future by Robyn Avalon, the Rune Mistress of Atlantis. We look forward to meeting you there!

On the Very Bright Side

Today’s post is written by Mike Dooley, founder of TUT.com (Totally Unique Thoughts), and author of Infinite Possibilities, Thoughts Become Things, and Leveraging the Universe and Engaging the Magic. Mike is a modern-day philosopher and visionary and offers free daily notes from the 'Universe' via email. The notes are positive, inspiring, motivating, always relevant, and something I look forward to. Today’s note offers a shift in perspective on a recent tragedy, the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Mike’s perspective is so uplifting, I felt moved to share it in its entirety. To get your own daily notes emailed to you, sign up here.

“On the very bright side, never in peace time history has there been such a gallant effort, by so many people, spending so many billions of dollars with no end in sight, to rapidly clean up your environment.

Never before have numerous heads of state and representatives of a corporation as large as many smaller nations, pledged to work together, sharing expertise and resources to get a job done.

Never before have so many prayer and meditation groups suddenly formed, amongst and in between every religion and those belonging to none, to foster healing of your precious planet.

Never before have finger pointers, conspiracy theorists, and blame mongers been so idle and unnecessary in the face of such a tragedy.

Never before have industry titans across every sea chosen to reexamine their own safety procedures, revisit their own environmental safeguards, and expend their own fortunes to voluntarily reflect upon and demand that they do an even better job from this day forward.

And to top it all off, your planet has a loving, brilliant consciousness all her own, and of her countless balancing acts, healing herself is one in which she truly shines. Of this, and so much more, you can be very, very proud.

Little can ease the suffering or stem the pain over lives lost and careers halted, but human nature is every bit as resilient and courageous as mother Earth, and we are simply awed by what we see unfolding from here. All hail... before humankind.

Yee-haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa! The Universe”

Take Action toward Your Dreams

By Heather McCauley

As spiritual beings, we are aware of the Universal Laws and Principles that are at work in our daily lives and we have done them proud, so to speak. We have intentions of love, we have a clear vision of our goals, and we practice meditation, visualization and mantras. What we may wonder is why, after all our efforts, have our dreams not come true? Where is the disconnection, the breakdown in communication with the Universe? Whether it is abundance, health or love that we desire - it is sure that they will not be knocking down our door without some effort on our part.

"Dreams are just daydreams without action behind them": a favorite quote of mine by inspirational author and teacher, Mike Dooley. Could it be that we have spent so much time and energy visualizing, dreaming and planning that we have neglected to take steps to act to fulfill our dreams? We may get confused and wonder what those steps are - the right steps - that will allow us to achieve the exact result we have focused on so intently. It is possible that we may be frozen into inaction by our fear; what if I make the wrong decision and end up farther away from my dreams? There is a certain amount of peace which follows any decision and there are no wrong decisions because wherever you end up is exactly where you were meant to be. Whether your new place opens up more opportunities, allows you to overcome obstacles and grow spiritually, or redefines your goals altogether in order to make a more informed next step – trust that you were always meant to be there.

When it comes to fulfilling your dreams, keep your eye on the prize. If you try to plan and visualize every detail on your journey, you tend to lose focus on the dream itself. So, stay focused on your ultimate goal, reassessing as needed. Take steps toward that goal if they align with your intent and you are intuitively led to do so. If you misstep, don't worry - it is better to take a new action that to be cut-off from your dreams by inaction. So, research a new, lucrative career, start an exercise routine or join a singles group or a dating website - any small step to let the Universe know you mean business. The Universe may just respond with a domino effect, leading you directly to your destination - or an even better one than you could have imagined.

Look 10-15 Years Younger!

Tonight's show is one that should apply to everyone. Because no matter who you are, most people want to age gracefully and beautifully. And there are specific things you can do to achieve this. So tune in tonight at 9:00 pm (ET) here. We will accept calls at (646) 727-2644. Looking forward to hearing from you! One Love and Happy Friday.

What’s in Your Skin?

By Heather McCauley

A growing number of people are making their health a top priority for themselves and their families. We are all putting conscious thought into the foods we eat, the supplements and medications we ingest and our level of physical activity. We are even paying attention to the source of our food and asking ourselves if it is the best choice for our environment. While we are overly attentive to what we put in our bodies, some of us add multiple toxic chemicals a day to our bodies without our realization. The skin is our body’s largest organ and it is the most direct way of absorbing chemicals into our bloodstream.

I once read that the body absorbs more chlorine in the course of a seven minute shower than by drinking an eight ounce glass of water. This was an eye-opener for me; the turning point at which I was no longer willing to be oblivious to the products I used. Products such as shampoo, conditioner, lotions, perfume, make-up, body wash, shaving cream, cleaning products, hair dye, soap or anything that touches the skin, have the potential to deposit hundreds of chemicals a day into our bodies. For women, that number could be well into the 500’s, considering we average a great deal more beauty products than men. Some of the harmful chemicals that have been identified in these products include parabens, sulfates, lead, triclosan/triclocarban, formaldehyde, phthalates, toluene and even known carcinogens. They can have effects ranging from skin irritation, headaches and allergies to damaged thyroid, kidney, reproductive and nervous systems.

Currently, manufacturers are not under any legal obligations to divulge all of their ingredients in a majority of these products. Clearly, stricter FDA regulations are called for in that matter. In the meantime, you can protect yourself by becoming an educated consumer. Do not be content to merely read labels. Even products which read “organic” or “all-natural” can contain dangerous toxins. Conduct your own research and choose a manufacturer you trust, ideally one which openly lists all ingredients in their products whether on the label, on their website or via direct request. You can also reduce your exposure to chemicals by reducing the number of products you use. Start by taking a look in your make-up bag, shower, medicine cabinet and on your bathroom vanity. Ask yourself if there are any of those products you could stop using completely – it’s just like trimming the extra carbs from your diet. In the long run, you will be pleased with the result.

Ask Dr. Suni

My son is ten years old and he still wets the bed at night. I’ve taken him for checkups but the doctors don’t find anything wrong medically. They say he’ll grow out of it. I really wish I could help him because it bothers him a lot. I’ve tried everything my family, my friends, and the doctor advised, like holding liquids from him before bedtime, waking him up to go to the bathroom, setting an alarm clock so he can wake himself up. Nothing works. He even sleeps through the alarm. I’m hoping with the kind of work you do, you can suggest something that might help. Carol

Dear Carol,

I certainly empathize with your son. It can be very embarrassing for a child his age. Since he doesn’t have a urinary infection (I imagine he was tested for infection) and his kidneys and bladder are free from disease, then he just might have an underdeveloped sphincter muscle—popularly known as a weak bladder in my generation—that will strengthen as he gets older. But this may not be the case. Many children are just deep sleepers and banging a drum over their head wouldn’t wake them up.

 

I suggest you try hypnotic suggestions while your son is sleeping. Every night after he falls asleep, sit on his bed and speak to him in a whisper. Some positive suggestions you might give are:                        

you are happy and healthy                                                             

you feel very self-confident about yourself                                        

you have pleasant, enjoyable dreams each night                                  

you enjoy waking up to go to the bathroom to urinate                  

you want to wake up and go to the bathroom                                          

you are happy when you wake up to use the bathroom                         

you feel more and more self-confident every day                                  

I (we) love you very, very much

 

You can add any other positive suggestion you like. After a few times of doing this, you may be surprised at the effect.

Please let me know how your son is doing.

Wishing you love, light and harmony

Send questions to: advice@temple-of-healing.org.

Friday Night's Show

Thanks for listening!

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Tonight's Show

Tonight's show is on the art of healing oneself. Dr. Suni wrote a book about her marvelous recovery from MCS, due to methods she used to detoxify and strengthen her system. We will also discuss the facets of Inner Child Work, something everyone can and should do! Life can get very mundane and monotonous when our inner child is damaged or not allowed to have free expression. So click here to tune in at 9:00 pm (eastern time) and call (646) 727-2644 for a free intuitive reading by Robyn Avalon, the Rune Mistress of Atlantis. Looking forward!

Making Guilt-Free Decisions

By Heather McCauley

I have heard it said before that guilt is a useless emotion. In my opinion, it is far more damaging than merely useless. Guilt has the ability to replicate other negative emotions like doubt, anger, loathing, rage, hate and fear – the outcome of which is no less than devastating to an individual. The downward spiral produces a cesspool of ilk and leaves us to drown in it like deadly quicksand. By breaking the ‘habit’ of feeling guilty over decisions made, we can build a stable foundation of emotions that are more positive in nature. By making every effort to make a conscious decision from the beginning, you alleviate the possibility of feeling guilty about it in the future. In order to make conscious decisions, you must first examine your own motives.

Ideally, all actions and decisions would be motivated by love; love of self, love for others, love of animals, love for our planet, etc. If you are motivated by anything else such as fear, desire, greed, jealousy, need or other’s expectations – that is fine - as long as you recognize the motivation. Simply know that all motivators other than love are ego-driven and may not be helping to feed your soul. A strong ego-driven motivation will win every time over love, because the ego is invested in winning and the soul is not. If you have a strong sense of self and you want to experience soul growth, you may ask yourself “What would Love choose?” before making the big decisions.

Whatever decision you are weighing right now, know that you can never make the wrong choice. Wherever you end up is exactly where you were meant to be. No matter what your decision yields, your spirit is at peace with it. There is no need to judge it right or wrong and, therefore, no need to feel guilty. And, despite the old adage, I believe there are ‘do-overs’ in life – we can simply make a new choice. Remember to be at peace with your motives and you will be at peace with your decision as well as any circumstances that should arise as a consequence of that decision. You can also take this opportunity to be at peace with any previous decisions you regret or feel guilty about. Whatever your decisions, don’t just settle for being guilt-free; be at peace and move towards joy – there’s no longer anything holding you back.

Ask Dr. Suni

What advice do you have for someone who has low self esteem, low self worth and low self confidence?

Dear Monica,

Issues of low self esteem and self worth usually respond to inner child therapy. These feelings could stem from blockages in the 10-year old subconscious mind. That 10-year old is usually holding guilt and shame for things she couldn’t help or couldn’t avoid or couldn’t know. In order to release the blockages, forgiveness of the child is necessary. Through this act of self-forgiveness, real healing begins.

 

As an adult that inner child still needs support and nurture. She still needs to know she is loved and protected. When the inner child receives the love and nurturing she always needs, she then finds self-love, self worth and self confidence.

 

Some of the ways inner child therapy can be accomplished are through guided meditation, visualization, and hypnotherapy. I include inner child therapy in all the hypnotherapy sessions that I do. I suggest you check out some of these methods.

Wishing you love, light and harmony. 

Send questions to: advice@temple-of-healing.org.

A Spiritual Model for Global Peace

By Heather McCauley

It is the year 2010 and, like most fads of yesteryear, peace is once again in style. Revived from the 60’s era of Woodstock and free love, peace has made a comeback in a big way. I type these words with tongue in cheek - knowing that, at least for my generation, peace is more than a symbol on a t-shirt. Although I am a child of the 70’s, I know that I am not alone in my desire for global peace. In recent years, more religious and world leaders have taken up the peace flag, struggling to wave the banner during our chaotic and catastrophic time. Whether you are a leader in your community or not, it is certain that everyone - no matter your religion, race, creed or social standing – can effectively promote global peace. We simply need to start by shifting our own consciousness.

Neale Donald Walsh writes, “The only peace in all the world that is sustaining is Internal Peace” (Conversations with God, Book 2). This is undeniably true – how can we expect the world to project something which we, ourselves, have not experienced? Walsh further states that “this one simple change…could…end all wars, eliminate conflict, prevent injustice and bring the world to everlasting peace.” But, most of us would ask, how do we obtain and maintain inner peace? Simply stated: “Need nothing. Desire everything. Choose what shows up” (Walsh).

Several years ago, a friend gave me a small print-out of the symptoms of inner peace. Through the dozen years and multiple relocations, this tiny list has always found its way to the forefront of my daily life; in the workplace at my desk, at home on my refrigerator or taped to my dresser, as a bookmark. I’ve often thought about retyping the list or replicating it in some way but I feel that it might somehow lose its potency – or I may forget how far I’ve come in achieving those ‘symptoms’ on that list without referencing the wear and tear it has endured. Unlike the symptoms of a disease, the symptoms of inner peace are something to strive for. Also unlike a disease, inner peace is the end result and not the defining factor. In order to achieve inner peace, I would recommend plenty of meditation and reading these symptoms several times a day. I am reprinting them here for the first time since I received them.

The Symptoms of Inner Peace – Author Unknown (but still very much appreciated)

1. A tendency to think and act deliberately, rather than from fears based on past experiences
2. An unmistakable ability to enjoy each moment
3. A loss of interest in judging others
4. A loss of interest in judging self
5. A loss of interest in conflict
6. A loss of interest in interpreting the actions of others
7. A loss of ability to worry
8. Frequent, overwhelming episodes of appreciation
9. Contented feelings of connectedness with others and nature
10. Frequent attacks of smiling through the heart
11. Increasing susceptibility to kindness offered, and the uncontrollable urge to reciprocate
12. An increasing tendency to allow things to unfold, rather than resisting and manipulating

“When you find Inner Peace, neither the presence nor the absence of any person, place or thing, condition, circumstance, or situation can be the Creator of your state of mind or the cause of your experience of being” (Walsh). In truth, no one can have control over our state of mind or our attitude – these are only our choosing. Will you choose to be at peace with your circumstances, especially if it means you have done a large part in contributing to Global Peace? I hope so...

Tonight's Show

We've been on a mini break this week, recouping and relaxing, so tonight's show is a short one (30 minutes) on how you can heal yourself, and in fact, you are the only one that can heal yourself. We're not talking mainly about physical ailments, we're talking about the things that keep us in bondage to sadness, depression, despair, anger and in general unhappiness. Why? Because not only have we created these experiences for ourselves, we are the only ones that have the keys out of these self-designed prisons. But it doesn't stop there! Once we discover this amazing potential, then our responsibility lies in helping others to realize it within themselves. Psychic Sylvia Browne says we never stop working on this earth plane, it's why we're here. So even spiritual masters that have achieved the ultimate, enlightenment, still have work to do. But this work is of the most enjoyable type.

We all have the ability to heal, and many of us come by this realization only after we’ve encountered some traumatic life experience. Something triggers the memory, such as severe illness, accidents, near death or some other traumatic experience. Chunyi Lin, founder of Spring Forest Qigong, said; “I was born a healer. You were born a healer, too.” Click here to listen. Call in (646) 727-2644 at 9:00 to win a free reading by Robyn Avalon, the Rune Mistress of Atlantis.

ASK DR. SUNI

I need advice on something that involves making a life decision. I’ve worked in the computer field for many years and I make good money. Three years ago I started to get sick, vomiting, fatigue, and just feeling awful. My doctor said I had hepatitis B. Then a friend told me that he also had hepatitis B and he started to get alternative healing treatments from a naturopathic doctor. My friend told me that he hasn’t had any symptoms since he started to see this doctor, and he advised me to make an appointment.

I went to the naturopathic doctor and he helped me to get better and to keep the infection under control. The reason I’m writing to you is that lately I’m becoming dissatisfied with my job. I don’t know when I started to feel this way, but every day I’m thinking more and more about going into some kind of an alternative healing career. I think that my experience with the naturopathic doctor has something to do with my wanting to go into this field. But where do I start? And how do I know that I can do this type of work? Any advice you can give would be appreciated.

Dear Dan,

We all have the ability to heal, and many of us come by this realization only after we’ve encountered some traumatic life experience. Something triggers the memory, such as severe illness, accidents, near death or some other traumatic experience. I started on this path later in life, after I had an exposure to formaldehyde which took me completely and permanently out of the workplace. It was my soul’s way of getting me to launch out on my true path, the path I was meant to take from the beginning.

Chunyi Lin, founder of Spring Forest Qigong, said; “I was born a healer. You were born a healer, too.” I recommend you buy his book: Born A Healer. I also advise that you log onto our web site: www.temple-of-healing.org and read about our programs and services. Read about the reiki and seichim courses that we offer. These are energy healing courses. I strongly recommend you take the self healing course. Then you’ll have an idea whether or not you want to perform this type of healing on others. If you do, you can complete the course in healing others.

There are many different modalities of alternative healing; you need to try out a few varieties, one at a time, and see which ones appeal to you, which ones you’re more comfortable with. You may want to go into herbal medicine, homeopathic or naturopathic medicine. Then there is qigong, acupuncture, acupressure, hypnotherapy, counseling, and life coaching. The holistic healing field is wide. It will take some time to develop a career but the most important thing is to start.

You can also start reading the new age and metaphysical magazines in your area, and visiting metaphysical bookstores for material of interest. Much information is available, as also on the internet. Pray and meditate. Ask for guidance from the higher realm. Then seek out what you need. You’ll be guided to the people, places and things that can help you in your journey. The important thing is to take the first step.

I hope my answer has been helpful to you. Wishing you love, light and harmony.
Send questions to advice@temple-of-healing.org.

Summer Sun Safety

By Heather McCauley

Today is the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere. And what better way to welcome summer than by talking about its most prominent feature, the sun? Today, the sun will shine longer than any other day of the year (sorry, Southern Hemi – this won’t happen until December for you). While most of us have a casual relationship with the sun – perhaps missing it when clouds obstruct it from our view, others have a more intense relationship with this celestial body. We witness and romanticize beautiful sunrises and sunsets. We plan entire days’ activities around the sun. We also allow the sun’s rays to wash over our bodies, some of us to the point of ritualistic worship – only feeling satisfied when we have turned our skin a different color or experience a blistering burn. Unfortunately, there is mounting evidence to indicate the latter type of sun lovers may be playing with fire.

According to the Skin Cancer Foundation (http://www.skincancer.org/), an adult’s risk of skin cancer doubles if s/he has had five or more sunburns – in a lifetime! For children, the risk doubles with having had just one sunburn. Although the sun’s negative effects are cumulative, there is also the risk of any one-time exposure leading to a form of skin cancer. Some people are more at risk than others depending on skin type, family history, ethnicity and the number and size of moles a person has on their body. Indoor tanning is known to increase skin cancer risk by 74% and major organizations are currently taking notice; WHO (World Health Organization) and the FDA. The government has even implemented new taxes related to indoor UV tanning and is in the process of regulating its use by younger persons. The bottom line and your best defense against skin cancer is don’t burn.

Although the argument for receiving your daily Vitamin D may be your reason for sun basking, only 5-10 minutes of indirect exposure a day is necessary to receive this benefit. In addition, Vitamin D is also readily available in supplement form and in foods such as fish and fresh dairy. The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends several things in order to avoid the dreaded sunburn:

- Use SPF 15 or greater every time you go outside and reapply often
- Avoid the sun between 10a.m-4p.m.
- Avoid indoor tanning
- See a dermatologist at least once a year and check your body from head to toe every month for unusual marks or moles
- Don’t forget your head: face, ears, and eyes – use sunglasses and wide-brimmed hats if necessary
- Do not expose infants younger than six months to the sun
- To reverse some of the damage of UV radiation, try laser peels, chemical peels, retinol, facial resurfacing and/or LED devices (light-emitting diodes)

Take care of your skin – it’s the largest organ you have and your first line of defense. If you just can’t bear to wear your own base skin color proudly, rest assured that technology has come a long way in the development of spray and self tanners. They no longer paint you (and your bathroom, and your linens) carrot-orange. The better ones actually simulate a real tan in that your skin will become darker with continued use. By spending a little time applying sunscreen and taking other simple precautions, you can enjoy the summer without increasing your risk for skin cancer. Happy Solstice!

Friday's Show & Past Episodes

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The Mystery of Atlantis

It's hardly a mystery anymore. Lots of information has been disseminated on this intriguing subject. I have a whole book of channeled information about Atlantis from a Native American author. The general consensus is that most people alive today were alive then also, and that as history has a funny way of repeated itself, we are being warned to be very careful about our actions and the collective energies we put forth. 

We talked about the Pole Shift during a previous show, and this ties in, because a pole shift is said to have happened back then, and is due to happen again in the near future. However, the severity of it can be altered by mankind and this time there is much forewarning as there was before. But hopefully more people will heed it. So tonight's show is on Atlantis and you can call (646) 727-2644 at 9:15 to receive a free reading by Robyn Avalon, the Rune Mistress of Atlantis. Click here to listen.

Spices – The Powerhouses of Health

By Heather McCauley

By now, most of us are aware of the healing properties of certain herbs. Herbs like rosemary help asthma and can reduce the risk of heart attacks while oregano is known to have a high number of antioxidants. Just this week, we even spotlighted garlic as a superstar herb with a multitude of healing properties. While the benefits of herbs may be easily understood and widely studied, there is a little known class of spices which warrant much attention. Here are just a few spices and the specific issues they address. Ounce for ounce, these particular spices pack a more powerful health-boosting punch than even fruits and vegetables:

Mustard – Use to improve respiratory functions.

Cumin – Helps aid digestion and combats bloating.

Cardamom – Improves digestion and reduces flatulence.

Horseradish – Used as a digestive stimulant.

Chili Powder, Paprika, Cayenne Pepper – (anti-inflammatory) Use for arthritis/joint pain as well as metabolism-boosting and fat-burning.

Ginger – This is a powerful antioxidant and digestive aid. Ginger helps with motion sickness and pregnancy-related nausea as well as hangovers and arthritis.

Clove – Topical antiseptic properties, anti-inflammatory. Use for arthritis, toothaches and to reduce and relieve congestion.

Saffron – Recent research has shown that it reduces the risk of cancer.

Cinnamon – Use as an anti-inflammatory, analgesic and sedative. Also shown to aid circulation, proven to lower blood sugar, cholesterol and triglycerides as well as reduce sugar cravings.

Turmeric – Perhaps the most powerful and currently researched spice, turmeric is rich in antioxidants and a powerful anti-inflammatory. It has been known to reduce the risk of heart attacks and fight cancer. Research indicates there is a direct link between reduced instances of Alzheimer’s disease and a diet including turmeric. This is why it is referred to as the ‘brain spice’.

Most of the above spices are readily available in your local supermarket. The majority of them can be shaken or sprinkled directly on food or used in cooking. Some, such as ginger and cloves, are able to be steeped in tea, releasing their health benefits. There are virtually no risks related to consumption of these spices, however, they should be used in accordance with each individual’s taste. So before reaching for the salt shaker next time, think about adding a little more spice – and health – to your life.

ASK DR. SUNI

I listened to your show on cord cutting (very interesting show) and I have a couple of questions. How do you know if you have psychic cords that keep you attached to someone? If that person dies, are you still attached to them? My husband died in a motorcycle crash after we were married just four months. I knew him for one year before we were married. That was eleven years ago and I still can’t get him out of my mind. I don’t think that I’m pining over him, after all it’s been eleven years, but I’m just not interested in getting married again. As soon as a relationship starts to get serious, I find some excuse to end it. I’m just curious to know if this has something to do with psychic cords.

Dear Helen,

Thank you for writing. In answer to your questions: we all have psychic ties to all other beings with whom we interact in all past lives and in the present. So yes, when someone in your life passes on, the psychic tie remains between you and that person. Depending on the relationship you had in a previous life, it can be very strong. This seems to be the factor here, because your psychic attachment to your deceased husband is extremely strong. This is not necessarily a negative thing, but it holds you to the past.

When you cut the ties that bind you to other beings, you will know your existence in the Now is all that matters. The Now moment is the only moment you live in. Nothing matters but Now. You want to cut the psychic ties between you and your deceased husband so you can free yourself to experience life in the Now. Cutting the ties is necessary not only for releasing the vital energy needed to revitalize your system, but also for your continued spiritual growth and awareness.

 

Wishing you love, light and harmony. 

Send your questions to: advice@temple-of-healing.org.

The Medicinal Wonders of Garlic

By Heather McCauley

Garlic, or allium sativum, is an herb with edible bulbs which is related to the onion. Although both garlic and onions can be considered healthy when incorporated into one’s diet, garlic seriously outshines its cousin in the medicinal category. Used as early as 5000 years ago in India and 3000 years ago in China, garlic is the original folk remedy for numerous ailments. Hippocrates used garlic to treat cancer and garlic poultices were common on the battlefields during the World Wars due to a shortage of antibiotics. In recent decades, scientific studies have popped up regarding garlic’s healing properties. If you’re one who cannot trust 50 centuries of medicinal wisdom and simply must know the ‘why’ and ‘how’ behind why garlic works, you will be pleased to discover that the research supports the ancient wisdom.

Garlic is known to have properties of an antioxidant, antibiotic, antifungal and an antiviral. Used to treat specific ailments such as high cholesterol, heart disease, high blood pressure, parasites, allergies, respiratory disorders, cough, colds, toothaches, earaches, arthritis, warts and certain cancers (i.e. stomach, cervical, colon, esophageal), garlic is the “go-to” herb that no medicine chest (or kitchen) should be without. Although the side-effects are minimal, they can be cause for social embarrassment. Bad breath, body odor, heartburn and flatulence are common when ingesting raw garlic on a regular basis – which is what is recommended to experience the maximum health benefits.

The two components in garlic which are responsible for its medicinal properties (and its smell), allicin and diallyl sulphide, are only released when the cloves are chopped or crushed and can be destroyed if overheated. So, ideally, to receive the maximum benefits, one would eat garlic raw (or only slightly cooked) in food in its broken down form. {Now I know why roasted garlic is so mild, nutty and sweet – because the components break down during roasting and leave a mild, non-medicinal, albeit tasty herb.} For those who cannot abide raw garlic in all its glory, there is hope in the supplement and the seasoning aisles. Shopping tip: look for brands that have been minimally processed and not heated.

With all of the benefits of garlic, there are a few warnings and contra-indications to be aware of. Garlic can interact with certain drugs used to treat HIV/AIDS and it can accelerate the effects of anti-coagulants due to its natural ability to thin the blood (this property also makes it good for circulation problems). Be sure to inform your doctor of all the natural remedies that you partake in. Also, garlic needs to be stored properly in order to prevent botulism. Never store garlic in oil at room temperature and be sure to discard any garlic stored in the refrigerator for too long or past its expiration date. With all of the latest scientific information on garlic, it’s no wonder this ancient medicine has graduated from folklore to fact.

Friday's Show & Past Episodes

Last night we discussed the ancient healing art and science called Seichim, including its interesting  history, attunements, distance healing, advanced healing techniques and healing wands from Atlantis. The discussion took an unexpected turn onto the fascinating subject of Atlantis, a topic we'll be covering more of very soon. One Love.

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Seichim - Healing the Ancient Egyptian Way

What's old is also new! Tonight's show will be on the ancient healing art & science called Seichim. We have been teaching this for a few years now, both online and in-person classes. One of our recent students will call in for a brief discussion on how learning this science has changed his life. We will discuss attunements, energy healing, distance healing, and more.

ASK DR. SUNI

First I want to say that your shows are very interesting and entertaining, even though you talk about metaphysical subjects. I listened to the show on energy vampires and learned a lot from that show. My question is - how can I protect myself if I am a victim of an energy vampire? I have this friend who I see about once a week. I couldn’t understand why I feel so drained and tired every time we get together, not until I heard your radio show. This person constantly has problems, not real problems but made-up ones. She complains about her job, her co-workers, her relatives, and if it’s not one thing it’s another. It’s like she gets a charge out of complaining.

At first I listened and genuinely sympathized with her, but as long as I’ve known her (going on five years) it’s been the same. She has the same general complains but she doesn’t do anything to try and rectify the problems. After a while I began to realize that as soon as we get together, right away I feel a headache coming on. Then when she leaves, I feel tired and drained. It’s at the stage now where I’m making excuses not to get together. I don’t want to hurt her feelings because otherwise she’s a good person. How can I continue the friendship and at the same time protect myself from the energy drain?

Dear Sue,

The energy drain that you feel comes from your friend sending out psychic cords from her third chakra into yours. As I explained on the show, energy vampires suck energy as a defense mechanism. These are people who come into this lifetime to work through their fear that they will never have enough. According to Barbara Ann Brennan, the sucking is an emotional need for physical sustenance from lifetimes when there wasn’t enough food to go around. Some of these people may even have starved to death in a previous life.

One solution is to learn how to respond to your friend in a healing, positive way. When you’re with her, make sure you’re not sitting or standing directly opposite her, but position yourself to the side. Also, be careful not to have direct eye contact with her. These steps will help to prevent streamers from her third chakra and her ajna center (between the eyes) from hooking into you.

Imagine that your third chakra has a protective screen over it so that streamers from her third chakra will not penetrate through the screen. Then in a gentle, loving, way let her know that she has the inner strength to control all aspects of her life. Let her know that she’s safe and sound right here, right now. Keep reinforcing this every time you’re together, and do it without touching her, even if you think she needs a reassuring touch.

If she responds positively to this approach, her defense mechanism will gradually pull back and she’ll feel charged without the need to suck energy from other people.

Please let me know how this approach works for you. Wishing you love, light and harmony.

Send your questions to heal@temple-of-healing.org. Click here to listen to the show on psychic vampires.

Astrology & You Tuesdays- Pluto, the Planet of Transformation

Pluto is the planet of transformation. Planets are more than just gigantic orbs in the sky, just as people are more than just their bodies. As we can think, act and have character, planets have personalities also. They are universal energies that interact with our energies to help us learn and grow. Pluto’s role is a hefty one, as it is not subtle at all. Pluto forces us to transform, to change drastically and to metamorphosis into something entirely different than we were previously. Like the caterpillar which turns into the gorgeous butterfly, from a ground-bound worm to a light and airy master of the sky, the transformation is so total that one does not even recognize what it was in its previous life. It has literally become a new being.

This is the magic of Pluto. Since it stays in each sign for 12-32 years, it affects entire generations. All children born within the same Pluto sign share a cosmic need for regeneration and transformation in that particular area. For example, those born with Pluto in Virgo grew up with the need to transform affairs rules by Virgo such as clothing, diet, hygiene and health. Thus this generation is responsible for the revolution in diet and healthcare, and transition to natural healing and natural fabrics and such. I am one of this group and so it affects me in this way also. How it affects people individually depends on which house Pluto falls into in your natal (birth) chart and the aspects or relationships it has to other planets (energies) in your chart.

Another example: those born with Pluto in Capricorn fueled the American Revolution, and brought about the creation of the Constitution, according to The Llewellyn Journal. Capricorn is a sign related to government and status, so it was no wonder why the founding fathers chose to become independent and autonomous at that time.

Transits are where the planet is now as opposed to where it was when you were born, and these also have a profound effect on society and individuals. This is because the energy is constantly interacting with us, at various levels of our psyches and our lives.

This is just a miniscule mention of this profound planet and how it operates. If you’re interested in finding how it affects you, you can contact me to have your natal chart drafted. Although I don’t do astrological interpretations which are generally lengthy and very detailed, I can answer specific questions about your chart to help you in understanding your life a little better. And I can give you a copy of it also. This is a new service that I’ve been guided to offer and for $30, you get your chart and 2 questions answered. Each additional question is $10. This is so new it is not yet on our boutique page, so contact me at: astrology@temple-of-healing.org if you want to order. You will need your birth date, time (approximate) and place. I can also refer you to an astrologer that can draft your detailed horoscope based on your birth chart if you like. Happy Tuesday.

Life is like a River...

By Heather McCauley

I don’t know anyone who isn’t currently facing their own difficulties in some way or another. Whether our struggles are emotional, financial, spiritual, job-related or family-related, it seems that NOW is a very difficult time in all our lives. We’ve heard the analogy before that life is like a river and we should ‘go with the flow’. The truth is that each of our rivers flow differently; some have a graceful flow that allows you to take in the scenery. Others are rushing rapids, where all of our attention is wholly focused on surviving. Still others find themselves spilled over a waterfall with no sense of up or down, let alone which way the river is supposed to be flowing. Perhaps the most trying scenario is when our river seems to be flowing in the opposite direction. This is when we need our boat and oars the most.

When life seems to be flowing against us, we will need to be masters of our tools. Our boat (vessel) is nothing more than the culmination of our thoughts, beliefs and our attitude. Our oars (paddles) are simply the choices and connections we make. If we realize that we cannot be separated from our tools and that we can always make them work for us, the difficult times will be less difficult. When it seems like we are experiencing the most resistance – that is the time when we can make the most progress in our lives. Just drop our oars in the water and row with all our might. The choices we make now could end up turning us completely around, but isn’t that what we are striving for? To be ‘in the flow’ once again?

Sometimes in life, it is necessary to go with the flow. Sometimes, we need to create our own flow out of the resistance that life gives us. We can’t change the flow of the river but we can change the direction of our boat.

The Power of Joy

There is so much to be grateful and to be thankful for. We all know this, but it's far to easy to take for granted. Little things mean a lot, is one of my favorite sayings and I try to remember and appreciate the little things that make life so grand. The smile of a child, making someone else smile, the butterfly that floats by when you least expect it... Life is not so complicated, and joy is not so hard to find...if one only chooses to look for it.

Friday Night's Show - and Past Episodes

Last night's interview with Intuitive & Author Christmas Miller was very interesting and enlightening.She can be reached at christmasmiller.com. Her book can be purchased on the site or on amazon.com.

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Tonight's Show

Tonight we will be interviewing Christmas Miller, Intuitive, Author, & Public Speaker. She gives insight to help you navigate through the challenging course of life. She will join us to discuss her book and projects, as well as her calling and gifts. Her book is called "Illuminations- A Road Less Traveled - A Modern Day Seer's Journal of the Human Experience." Click here to view on Amazon.com. You can also call into the show for the opportunity to speak with Christmas about your life. She will answer one question only. The call in number is (646) 727-2644. The show starts at 9:00 pm (et). Click here to listen. You can reach Christmas at www.christmasmiller.com. Looking forward to meeting you there!

Heavy Metal Toxicity

By Heather McCauley

Our bodies require a multitude of beneficial metals (trace elements) to function optimally. However, there are a number of heavy metals which pose numerous health concerns to our bodies when we are exposed to them. A heavy metal is defined as being at least five times denser than water and toxicity occurs when our bodies are unable to metabolize the metals (http://tuberose.com/Heavy_Metal_Toxicity.html). The metals include arsenic, lead, mercury and cadmium among a few others. Our bodies are exposed to these metals daily via the food that we eat, the water we drink, the air we breathe or by coming into direct contact with our skin. For most of us, our toxicity levels build in increments due to the environment we inhabit. Heavy metal toxicity can be difficult to diagnose because of the broad spectrum of symptoms experienced by the individual.

Heavy metal toxicity can affect the soft tissues of the heart, brain, kidneys, liver and lungs as well as our bones. In addition to tissue damage, a person could also suffer from insomnia, nausea, impaired cognitive functions, headaches, cramping and general malaise. The ability of these symptoms to lessen or worsen also contributes to the diagnosis’ elusive nature. The patient can feel well one day and experience several symptoms the following day, attributing it to stress, hormones or ‘just having a bad day’.

Our heavy metal exposure originates from pesticides, textile dyes, industrial by-products, manufactured goods (such as lead toys and dental fillings) and can be reduced to some extent although not eliminated entirely. Supplements will not work - as the presence of heavy metals will ensure they are likely eliminated prior to being absorbed, giving them no opportunity to go to work.

The good news is that there is treatment – chelation. Usually administered intravenously or intramuscularly, chelating agents bind to heavy metals and are then eliminated via the urine. One drawback to chelation therapy is that it can put undue stress on the kidneys if the toxins cannot be readily eliminated. In these cases, the metals are reabsorbed into the system. A more gentle and highly-effective chelating agent is modified citrus pectin (MCP). Research has proven the efficacy of MCP to reduce heavy metals in the blood as well as fight tumors and cancer cells, according to the American Cancer Society. A naturally-derived product, MCP’s unique ability to bind and encompass toxins reduces the risk of re-absorption.

If you would like to experience gentle heavy metal detoxification, try Qivana’s ‘Detox’, which contains modified citrus pectin. To learn how to get a 30-day supply of the product for FREE, please send an email to: holistichealth@myqivana.com

ASK DR. SUNI

I would like to know how I can prevent getting attacks of the shingles. Over the past six years I’ve had four attacks. Your advice would be greatly appreciated.

Dear B,

As you may know, shingles are break-outs of the herpes virus that causes chicken pox. After an attack of the chicken pox—usually in childhood— the virus lies dormant at the base of the spinal nerve ganglia and erupts later in life under periods of stress. Common stressors include emotional and physical stresses, illness, prescription drugs, insufficient rest, poor diet, vaginal yeast infections, menstrual periods, and too much sunlight on the skin. The herpes virus takes several forms, including genital herpes and the Epstein-Barr virus, and these can also cause shingles later.

Regardless of the triggering factor, these attacks are telling you that you need to strengthen your immune system. You also need to look at the areas of your life to see where you can start to lessen the stressors.  You may have to modify your diet to eliminate or add foods that build the immune system. In addition to diet, you need to take additional Vitamin C and add the amino acid L-lysine to your daily intake. Write to me at heal@temple-of-healing.org for more detailed information on diet and supplements specific to this disorder.

wishing you love, light and harmony.

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