BioResonance

Healthy Cells – Healthy Bodies

A cell is the smallest building block in every organ of your body. You have about 70 trillion of them in your body, that is 70 million million! The number of cells in your body is 4,000 times larger than the world population!

The cells are of course specialized according to their purpose, but the basic “blueprint” of the cell is always the same (in plants, by the way, very similar to animals and humans).

The DNA as a
Blueprint

Every cell in your body has the same blueprint that is stored in the DNA.

Each of your cells contains this entire blueprint for all other body cells, with each cell having a data memory of approximately 2 gigabytes.

Of these, only about 3 percent is used to store genetic information; the purpose of the remaining storage space in the cell is largely unexplained.

The
Cell Nucleus

The structure and internal functioning of every one of your cells is largely the same.

The cell nucleus as the boss, the mitochondria as power plants, the ATP as energy storage, the endoplasmic reticulum as the intestine, the Golgi apparatus as an enzyme producer and the cell membrane as the outer shell that holds everything together.

Each of your cells has its own metabolism: water, nutrients and oxygen have to enter, metabolic products need to be taken out.

The Cell Metabolism

It is well known to everyone how water and nutrients are transported in and how metabolic products are transported out.

For the cells, this transport is handled through openings in their surface, the so-called cell membrane.

These “valves” in the cell membrane open and close as needed. This mechanism is based on voltage potential, i.e., the difference in voltage between the cell interior and the intercellular space. The right or wrong amount of such potential is responsible for cell metabolism.

Frequency Application

As we just mentioned, the transport of matter into and out of the cell functions by a kind of magnetically controlled valve mechanism.

The voltage potential, i.e., the difference between the voltage inside the cell and the voltage between the cells, is responsible for healthy (physiological) cell metabolism.

In principle, this mechanism explains why frequencies can be applied for many different purposes.

Happy Presidents Day!

While a large part of the country is feeling the Winter chill even on this Valentine’s Day, I thought I’d warm your hearts with extending a 15% discount my FullScript Dispensary Feb 16-17, 2021.

Just click on the FullScript button and re-order or shop for any supplements you may be running low on.

Flexibility and Functional Movement

Halfway through the summer and the baseball season, it seems like the perfect time to talk about functional movement, flexibility, and what we actually do here at Superlative Health. Medical massage may seem like it’s just a different way to say massage, but it’s not, there are many different elements that go into medical massage.

           One of the major factors in a medical massage is increasing and improving a person’s functional movement, which is only possible when full range of motion is achieved by releasing contracted tissues. A key way for self care after receiving medical massage is increasing functionality and to focus on stretching and flexibility. Surprisingly, flexibility can be reduced by work or exercise that produces repeated overuse of the same muscles, succeeding in confining joints within a restricted range of motion. Flexibility is possibly the most important factor in the longevity of an athlete, so baseball players beware! The most flexible joint is the shoulder, which also means that the shoulder is very typically injured. Whether you’re throwing out a pitch, or simply repeatedly picking up and moving objects in your everyday life, the shoulder is an important part of the body to protect by practicing proper stretching techniques.

           The primary obstacle to flexibility is the tightness of the surrounding muscles and fascia of the joint. Strong tensile forces of the muscle and fascia surrounding the specific joint determine flexibility. Trauma, overuse, and one's own bio-chemistry are the most common causes of muscle tightness, resulting in protective flexor postures, or over corrective postures that seem to help us feel better, but hurt us more in the long run. This is why stretching and relaxing the muscles is an important and necessary factor that must not be ignored.

A person may come in for a medical massage and expect to be worked and massaged on a table the entire time, but this is not often the case. A person must first be evaluated for their injury or problem area, and then after,  myofascial release techniques, the muscles are ready for deeper findings and use of trigger point therapy to release the contracted soft tissue so they can  recover range of motion, allowing them to stretch.

Making regular maintenance appointments for Medical Massage and learning how to stretch properly will help ease the strain on a muscle, and taking the time for self care means a lot to your body, and it will thank you for it!

Spring Time Allergy Solutions

Spring is upon us once again, and as we begin to leave the solace and warmth of our homes where we were holding up during the cold winter months, we are attacked by everyone’s favorite thing about nature - pollen. Allergies are about to reach their peak season, and no one wants to miss out on the family picnic because of sinus pressure.

The number one thing that everyone should try for nasal congestion is a neti pot. The flowing water with a saline solution is really the best way to clear out those nasal passages and restore airflow and to get rid of the sinus pressure. Another good thing to try out, if the neti pot is too cumbersome, is a waterpik. Waterpiks are generally used by dentists for the teeth, but they do have nasal attachments for the nose. The soft, gentle pulsing of water is a wonderful way to clear out any congestion, so go ahead, give it a try!

Perhaps cleaning out the nasal passages with water seems intense, or too difficult, a nasal spray may be more your style. When it comes to nasal sprays, you want to be sure you’re using the best products for your body. It’s worth noting that one should use a nasal spray made with grapefruit extract such as XLear's Nasal Spray, which is a saline nose wash that includes grapefruit seed extract. Grapefruit seed extract is quite a good fungicide and often fungi inhabit the nasopharyngeal passage.  This nasal spray costs only about $13.49 and even taking 2 puffs 3 times daily for a few weeks can help tremendously.

To find this product, look no further than healthwavehq.com/welcome/superlativehealth (here you will find all your supplementary needs! Give it a look.)

A product made by Solaray called QBC seems to work well for allergic individuals.  The "Q" stands for quercetin. This citrus bioflavonoid seems to block the receptor sites on allergy cells, thereby limiting binding of pollens.  The "B: stands for bromelain, often used for inflammatory problems, and the "C" stands for vitamin C.

Herbs, used by people for centuries, seem to be specific to each individual case of allergy. A very toxic individual may have to detoxify prior to worrying about their allergies. 

The ecology of the intestines is crucial, and when this is out of sync (a condition called dysbiosis), allergic reactions can occur.  If, for example, you've had horrible allergies since taking birth control pills, steroids, or antibiotics, it is likely that these pills could have altered the terrain of the bowel enough to bring about the allergies. This being the case, try some probiotics, which is a good bacterial replacement therapy for the small and large intestines.

Don’t let allergies keep you from enjoying the great outdoors, the sun, the fun, and time with your loved ones! Give some of these a try!

Benefits of Chair and Mat Yoga for Functional Movement

Benefits of Chair and Mat Yoga for Functional Movement

In order to fully understand the benefits of yoga for functional movement, first we must discuss functional movement.

What is functional movement?  

            In order to fully understand functional movement, it must be broken down into its parts. Functional, by definition, is having a special activity, purpose, or task; relating to the way in which something works or operate. Movement, by definition, is an act of changing physical location or position or of having this changed. Therefore functional movement is the practice of improving the way in which a person changes their physical location. To further elaborate, Functional Movement, as described by Wikipedia, are movements based on real-world situational biomechanics. They usually involve multi-planar, multi-joint movements which place demand on the body's core musculature and innovation. These movements can improve the body’s functionality by first improving balance and stability thru adapting a different way of moving in everyday life.

            There are three planes of movement that through yoga, are improved by focusing on the functional aspect of the movements. These planes are the sagittal plane, coronal or frontal plane, and the transverse plane. When focusing on these three planes of movement, functionality is improved.

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            The sagittal plane also called the lateral plane, it is a vertical plane running from front to back, dividing the body or any of its parts into right and left sides. This plane of movement can be best described as focusing on flexion, or bending of joints and limbs, as well as extension, or the straightening of a joint or limb from a bent position.

            The coronal, or frontal, plane is a vertical plane running from side to side, it divides the body or any of its parts into anterior and posterior portions. This plane of movement is best broken down into a combination of adduction and abduction. Adduction is the movement of a body part toward the body’s midline. So, if a person has their arms straight out at the shoulders and brings them down to their sides, it is adduction. Abduction is any motion of the limbs or other body parts that pulls away from the midline of the body. Swinging the hands from the side of the body up to the shoulder or higher, is abduction.

            The transverse plane also known as the axial or horizontal planes, are parallel to the ground and divide the body into top and bottom parts. This plane of movement is best described as the rotation of the core and spinal column.

            Now that we’ve focused on the three main planes of movement, it is time to look at how yoga, both in a chair and on a mat, are used to improve these planes.

Yoga has been shown to improve overall health, prevent (and even reverse) disease when practiced regularly. It’s no surprise that it can lend its benefits to those with mobility issues. Yoga can be adapted to suit anyone’s needs, this is one of the many wonderful things about the practice. There is no sense of competitiveness in yoga, which rules out the need to push oneself too far, leading to injury. The goal is to work with your body, rather than against it.  

Chair yoga can still help improve flexibility, much like mat yoga, it can help improve both physical and mental stability as it focuses on the relaxation of the mind and body. It also helps to lower stress both physically and mentally. Yoga, both chair and mat, help to improve proprioception. According to doyouyoga.com, proprioception is the skill of knowing where your body is in space, and coordinating your movements accurately. This is very important for elderly people and can help to prevent falls, as well as people with disabilities or conditions such as MS, it could lead to greater control over your body and its movements.

            Chair yoga is much like mat yoga, except for the added benefit of the chair to help alter the movements and positions and make them easier to execute and more comfortable for those who are unable to do exact positions. Modified positions are used to help create the same effects of mat yoga on the body, even though they’re being done in a seated position. Chair yoga is a wonderful way to introduce yourself to the art of yoga, without pushing yourself too hard. It is also very beneficial to those who cannot easily get themselves on and off the floor in order to do the poses that yoga is known for.

            Mat yoga is the basic yoga that everybody thinks of when they think of yoga. A yoga mat is used for stability and slip resistance and those participating are placed in a very calming environment and act out many different poses. It is used to help improve flexibility, as well as stability, and to achieve a balanced everyday equilibrium.

            In trying to improve functional movement through yoga, it is hoped that the improved flexibility and stability, as well as balance, will improve those three planes of movement, thus improving the overall functional movement. With a calm mind and a relaxed body, one can hopefully achieve their highest point of functionality.

Fall and Winter Food

What can you eat this fall and this winter, that will help you look lean, young and beautiful - yet fill you up? Look no further than:
RICE! 

Let's take a look at 3 benefits of brown and wild rice:

1. Fiber
2. Good source of trace minerals (manganese, selenium, phosphorus, copper, magnesium & niacin)
3. Disease prevention: Type 2 diabetes, asthma, gallstones, breast cancer, bone health, metabolic syndrome, heart disease, cholesterol, & weight

Look for organic sprouted long grain brown rice. Costco has big bags to love on your pantry storage!

“What do you eat for fall and winter and keep your health up?”

Rice is such a great option for filling you up as a healthy filler in addition to greens, steamed veggies, a pan of oven roasted veggies during the fall and winter months. 

Grab some organic wild rice or brown rice (or mix both), add your greens, pile on the fall vegetables & squashes and top with some real Parmesan Cheese or better yet, Nutritional Yeast, and WHALA!

“Good Rice is healthy, filling and adds that warm element to your meals.”

Note from a grateful Patient

Melody,
Incidentally, your massage last Thursday did the trick. It put a smile on my face instead of the painful frown. Thanks,

Mary J.

““you made me smile””

Coffee with an Aeropress

Making some freshly roasted Ethiopia Dori Kochowa - Kifle Station (my roaster husband made 2 days ago) to bring back to the office with me.
If you haven't tried an Aero Press for your brews yet, I encourage you to try it sometime. It is brewed in a vacuum, making a full bodied cup. You have more control with the high acidity beans (think Kenya) by stirring before you plunge.

Aeropress Coffee and Pottery

Aromatheraphy Massage

Recently I have had Psychologists referring patients in for Aromatherapy massage, which reduces stress while alleviating stress induced anxiety. 
My morning was made when a patient walked in and exclaimed that her doctor has said she has "turned the corner!"

What is "Aromatheraphy Massage?" You ask? 
I use Aromatheraphy Oils, specific to what you need the day you come in, and the oils actually boost your immune system and enhance mental, physical and emotional energy! 
 

Get Rid and Stop Itchy Eye

I have had several patients enter my office itchy all over or their eyes on fire and tearing. With the beautiful leaves changing color, the dropped foliage starts biodegrading which is great for the environment, but hard on those suffering from allergies. Red irritated eyes can also be the aggravation after working at the computer.
Here are some great alternatives from a natural pharmacist, Suzy Cohen. Get out and enjoy the wonderful weather and beautiful scenery!

Relieve Itchy Eyes and Hay Fever Misery

by Suzy Cohen on July 15, 2014 
"Dear Pharmacist,
I take loratadine all spring because of my allergies to pollen and grass. Is that the best antihistamine and are there natural ones?" — S.M., Orlando, Florida

Answer: I like loratadine (Claritin) when it comes to choosing antihistamines because it’s not sedating. I take it on occasion, and I break the 10mg tablets in half, to get 5mg daily, because that works for me, and doesn’t dry me up as much. I use plain tablets, because you can’t break long-acting ones.

Diphenhydramine is another popular antihistamine, but it’s very sedating so take it at night. Expect a morning hangover. These antihistamine and also Zyrtec, Allegra and Chlor-trimeton are constipating. Well, of course! They’re intended to dry you, so they dry up everything! Ask your practitioner about some of the following natural options and home remedies which also help:

Probiotics- Top of the list. Numerous well-designed clinical trials, including one in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition prove that probiotics reduce allergy symptoms. In this particular trial, the participants noticed a reduction in hay fever symptoms but it took a couple of months of daily supplementation to see that. Another interesting study found that babies born to mothers who supplemented with probiotics had fewer problems with allergies and asthma. The results were not as supportive if the babies were started on probiotics after birth, so ladies, take your probiotics before and during pregnancy.

Quercetin- It’s a pigment found in plants and citrus. It’s also a potent natural antihistamine in high doses, like 500mg two to three times daily; this smacks down histamine, the chemical that triggers the assault, all the sneezing and bloodshot, itchy eyes. Vitamin C can be substituted.

Vitamin C- This is a powerful and inexpensive allergy treatment because it can reduce histamine, help with sinus stuffiness, reduce sneezing and increase production of collagen which is helpful when you are making all that mucus. Vitamin C’s actions on the body are like an antihistamine, and very similar to quercetin. You would try one, not both of those. It’s okay to use vitamin C with traditional antihistamine medications too. Smaller doses taken more frequently, may work better for some of you, than large doses all at once. Vitamin C is depleted by more than 100 popular medications.

Green tea- This improves your chance to fight against germs, and it reduces histamine and inflammatory chemicals (called cytokines).

Butterbur- This is the same herbal extract I talked about in Headache Free for migraine prevention, and guess what? It is also useful for allergies for the same reason. It reduces leukotrienes which are compounds that upset your body, just like histamine. Leukotrienes are the chemicals that actually sustain the misery, the swelling and inflammation, the stuffiness in your nose and so forth. Rather than get addicted to those nasal sprays, you can just reduce the production of the compounds with Butterbur. It’s sold at health food stores nationwide and online like all the other supplements above.

Steam inhalation- I love easy! Heat up water in a pot, and carefully inhale the warm steam (add a drop of eucalyptus oil).

Eye Wash- Every home should have this in case a household cleanser splashes in your eye! It’s sold at pharmacies and online, by various brands including Bausch & Lomb. Rinsing your hot, red eyes feels amazing, then you can put a cool compress on it. Try not to scratch! Natural Similasin Allergy Eye Relief eye drops are soothing, and you can also ask for a prescription for Zaditor (ketotofin) antihistamine eye drops.

Now hopefully you have tools that can help you fight away that pesky itchy eye this season!

Greens for Energy

Did you know that plants provide all the building blocks necessary to fuel and give energy to your body to keep you healthy and alive?
We have all heard of the importance of the twenty-two amino acids (which are found in the body). Protein anyone? Well, we have also heard of the eight essential amino acids that we must get from an outside source. These must be derived from food/bacteria. Did you know that all eight essential amino acids are found in raw plant foods, some of which are green leaves, spirulina, blue-green algae, bee pollen, maca, goji berries, and hemp seeds.
So for your protein, go grab your greens and superfoods!

Grab the Greens, one Grocery Visit at a time

Change your health one grocery visit at a time!

Good rule of thumb, how many greens do you have? Your meal should be 75% high in live raw nutrients-greens are perfect in this! #grabthegreens

The Hardest decisions start with the ones at the Grocery store.  Remember when you are going up and down the isles, think Greens. Your choices at the Grocery Stores MATTER! Think Fresh, Think Green, Think Great!

When you go to the Grocery store, that is the MAJORITY of your choices! Choose Green