Ancient Wisdom – Always Relevant
by Barbette SpitlerWhat is Energy Medicine?
by Barbette SpitlerI get a lot of questions about energy medicine… In a nutshell…. Energy Medicine is based on physics rather than biochemistry. Physics is the study of energy. You remember from high school? Physics does not override biochem. It DRIVES it! Biology and Chemistry behave according to the laws of physics. The human body is made of energy. ALL matter has energy! IF you have ever had an x-ray, ultrasound, CT scan, MRI, EKG, EEG, EMG, laser surgery, etc… they are all done using energy!
Conventional medicine treats the symptoms of a singular body system. My friend, Christina Ross,compares western medicine to auto mechanics, plumbers and electricians. It’s a GREAT analogy. The human body has bones (structure), digestive system (plumbing), and nervous system (electrical). Western medicine treats the body systems separately. If we have a heart problem we see a cardiologist. If we have a stomach problem we see a gastroenterologist. If we have a structure problem we see an orthopedist. Pharmaceuticals (medications) affect the chemical signals in the body and all medications have side effects meaning they affect (mostly negatively) other body systems because they interfere with the chemical signals of the body. Treating the body as if it is just a sum of it’s individual parts is not only inefficient it is often detrimental to the body as a whole.
Energy medicine recognizes ALL body systems are connected and strives to harmonize the entire energy system. When the body is in energetic balance, (then and only then) does the body heal itself. Energy medicine works with the electromagnetic signals of the body. Since every cell, tissue, muscle, bone, organ, blood… every part of the body is energy and therefore sending electromagnetic signals throughout the body – harmonizing them to balance is the most efficient way to heal the body. Since every part of the human body is interconnected and integrated with every other part of the human body – achieving balance in a body system also means achieving energetic balance to the whole.
In our culture, we think nothing of getting an X-ray nor do we understand fully how the energy of it works. We get an ultrasound and only care about the results and nothing about the energetics of how it works. We see our heart rate blipping on the monitor screen and don’t understand the science behind the graph. We are just happy to see the activity that indicates we have a beating heart! Measuring the brain waves (EEG) is yet another tool to measure energy waves and determine the brain activity. Each of these examples are an example of using energy for testing or reading the electrical signals within the body. We use these terms nearly every day yet we know little to nothing about the science of these tools which measure the energy within the body. But we do not question the validity!
Conventional medicine is newer in comparison to energy medicine. Pharmaceuticals have only been around for the last 60 years. Yet, energy medicine and hands on healing have been see in drawings dating back to 2700 BC. It is well studied and again I remind you…. there are no negative side effects. I’ve been told only Jesus heals… I submit to you that is wholly inaccurate! Every human body has the ability to heal itself. You have healed yourself of cuts, abrasions, broken bones, and many illnesses including influenza, colds, gastroenteritis, headaches, and many other interruptions of the human system. No medicine can cure you. No doctor can heal you. You heal yourself. Healing is made easier and much more efficient when you treat the body as a whole, recognize and harmonize the human energy system, and only use medications when truly necessary. Fortunately, medications are seldom truly necessary! Thankfully, we have the scientific understanding of energy medicine and it is available at our fingertips!
Doctors Practice Witchcraft?
by Barbette SpitlerWhen looking for a definition we are unsure of, we seek the answer in the dictionary. We have learned, though, the dictionary is ever changing as we, the people, create new idioms or use words once considered “slang” and now considered common. Consider the correct use of the word; anxious. Many people use it as a form of expressing anticipation and eagerness for a meeting or event. i.e. I’m so anxious to meet you. However, the definition of anxious actually means; afraid, nervous, showing fear, or feeling anxiety. Thus the correct word for expressing happy anticipation is eager. i.e. I am eager to see you again. Interesting, right?
Now consider the definition of pharmaceutical. We think of pharmaceutical as being related to drugs, medicines or pharmacy. However, just a few short years ago, that was not the Webster’s definition. In 1968, Websters defined pharmaceutical: to practice witchcraft or sorcery. In my parent’s 1979 Webster’s Dictionary (photo above) it is defined: to practice witchcraft or use medicine. The same dictionary defines pharmacon: poison. So, what’s changed? Certainly we cannot argue medicine or pharmaceuticals are improved such that we now have removed the definition poison and/or witchcraft. Quite the contrary. We have an incredible number of class action lawsuits against many different pharmaceuticals and new suits arise every year.
What’s changed? It’s our acceptance and usage. As the percentage of American’s using pharmaceuticals increased year after year one could hardly ignore the definition no longer spoke to the masses, right? How many physicians would approve of Webster’s defining the majority of their practice as witchcraft and sorcery? How many patients seeking the latest and greatest pill for what ails them would approve of their prescription for poison? How many people would approve of the majority of our TV commercials advertising better ways to practice witchcraft with the best poison? Really…. think about it!
Every pharmaceutical has a side effect (or six). Often, the side effect is a worsening case of what you have initially. Sometimes, the side effect is the opposite of what you are seeking. Sometimes, the side effects are such that your body must be monitored for failure of another body system. Not because your original ailment would cause that other system to fail, but the medication will!!
The body is designed to heal itself. When we fuel it with healthy foods full of wholesome enzymes meant to help the body restore itself…when we hydrate our cells, tissues, fluids and organs such that they perform as designed… and when we rest and refresh our bodies… our bodies will seek to heal and regain balance. An imbalance always has a root cause. Discovering the root cause enables a quicker and more successful pathway to wholeness and healing. Please… Take a few moments to think about pharmaceuticals (medication) and see if you can find one that actually cures a disease or illness. Not something that just masks the symptoms, but truly cures. I’m pondering…..but so far…. not one!
Ohh… To be a plumber…
by Barbette SpitlerIf I was a plumber and knew my friends, family, and neighbors had leaky faucets, I would be willing to help them. I would shake my head in bewilderment if they didn’t ask me to help. And I would be disappointed for them to have leaky faucets. Why? Because leaky faucets mean they have water to clean up or possibly water damage. An undetected leak would also include mold growth and damage. Leaky faucets also result in a higher cost in water bills. And it means a waste of a precious resource.
I am not a plumber. I am a health, life and performance coach. My passion is health promotion and disease prevention. I teach people how to build a strong immune system. I encourage people to healthier food and lifestyle choices for better well-being and longevity. I help people heal themselves from illness or chronic disease. And I guide people to discover the connection between their mind, body and spirit. Like a plumber, I am willing to help others to repair their issues and improve their circumstances. Like a plumber, I am bewildered when people are suffering (physically, mentally, emotionally or spiritually) and don’t ask for help. Why? Because whether we are in a health crisis or just looking for better ways to promote our health and wellness, we can waste precious time and energy seeking information and answers. We look for a quick fix for the symptoms rather than a long term resolution to the initiating problem. It’s like wrapping a towel around the leaky faucet. The towel will absorb the water for awhile but the leak remains. Eventually, the wet towel becomes part of the problem, too
Symptom suppression is the same. While suppressing the symptoms, we are not resolving the problem. This means longer healing times, IF healing occurs at all. It means possible further damage caused by the side effects of the symptom suppression medications. And, it means the initial problem continues to produce the same or similar symptoms because it is not resolved. Symptoms are actually messages to the brain/body that a problem exits. The body will continue to send the messages as long as the problem exists. That means the symptoms continue or increase in intensity or duration, which means more medication is needed to suppress them. It’s an interesting and complex cycle which often becomes a cyclone of symptoms which leads to more and different medications to address or suppress the symptoms.
Sadly, I shake my head in bewilderment wondering why anyone would want to continue on that path, especially when other options exist. Yet, I witness the journey for many, If I was a plumber, their continued leaky faucets would be disappointing for me to witness . As a health and life coach, their suffering is painful for me to witness. Yes… there are times I wish I was a plumber.
Grace and Grief
by Barbette Spitler
Today I had the honor of being the support for a friend as he said goodbye to his beloved cat of 10 years. She had been his companion during the loss of his mother ( his closest companion and friend) and his uncle (who was his mentor). He described his cat as “the perfect kitty for me”. He said she was curious but not troublesome. She was fun and funny but also laid back and relaxed. She loved to watch the world from her window perch and was content with being doted upon. They had simple routines which provided comfort to them both especially during times of stress. She was the perfect companion for him.
Five weeks ago he was concerned that her increased consumption of water might mean she had diabetes. With trepidation he made the vet appointment. He was not at all prepared for the words the veterinarian said to him. “Haley is a very sick kitty. She has a tumor in her kidney and her kidneys are failing. She needs to be put to sleep before she has seizures, becomes senile or goes into a coma.” My friend was so shocked he simply couldn’t think clearly. He drove home and literally fell apart. We chatted and he decided to have some energy work done for Haley and for himself. He decided to pray for a miracle. Haley was in good spirits and seemed herself for the next four weeks. He wondered if he had his miracle. But then, slowly, over the last few days, Haley began lose weight. Her appetite waned. She began to throw up what she did eat and she drank less water. He could tell her thinking was out of her norm too. She tried to get into the refrigerator. She tried to lift the lid on the toilet bowl. She often just stared at him. He asked me to do a read on her energy. It was with sadness I told him she was beginning her transition Home.
True to his nature, my friend struggled with what to do and when. Was it too soon? Should he wait? How would he know when? How could he do IT? And afterward… Then what? He would be so lonely! We talked… A lot! The appointment was scheduled and the grieving began. “How can a person make so many tears,” he asked? This morning, I picked him up and together we drove Miss Haley to the clinic. She was ready. She rested quietly in the car. Her usual response to car rides was a bit of vocal complaining. Today she was peaceful and quiet. As we arrived at the clinic he cried “I wish I had an appointment time when no one else would be here. I can’t stand for anyone to see me like this. “. As I softly touched his arm, I gently reminded him, “everyone here today is also a pet person. They will understand and feel your grief. These are just the right people to share your experience!”
With all paperwork formalities done, we sat in exam room. We chatted and giggled about her funny stories. He held her and he cried. She, however , just lay peacefully in his arms. She looked at him often and he asked me again if it was too soon. She nuzzled him and that was his answer that the timing was just right. When the vet confirmed this was the right time, he allowed the two companions to share a few moments. He thanked her for her years of companionship and love. He kissed he sweet face and stroked her throughout. She transitioned in the arms of her person, comforted and surrounded in all his loving energy. He, too, was surrounded in loving peace far greater than just my human arms. It was as if there was a team of angels there for her transition and his strength.
Those who have experienced the deep connection with our 4legged companions understand the grace and goodness that comes with sharing life together. Yet, we also know all too well the grief and the gratitude that comes when letting go. I am honored to have been there to support Haley’s human. I am, as always, humbled by the beauty of unconditional love.
What is Energy Healing? Voice America Radio Show
by Barbette SpitlerAre we more than just a physical being? Of course we are! Join this lively discussion with Barbette Spitler for education and guidance in the world of Energy Healing. As a Spiritual and Medical Intuitive, Barbette brings a unique perspective to the understanding of the interaction of energy and our environment, thoughts, and relationships. Not just the basics, but also a suggestion as to how you might integrate energy healing into your total wellness practice to create your optimal state of health and well- being.