Avoiding Burn-Out
By Dr Schavi M Ali
Posted on July 31, 2025
Dr Schavi M Ali
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Posted on July 31, 2025
Dr Schavi M Ali
Boost your vibrational energy with high-vibrational foods like organic fruits, vegetables, and regeneratively raised meat for better health and spiritual well-being.
Everything in our universe is composed of molecules in constant motion that generate fields of vibrational energy. Science shows that even inanimate objects, including foods we eat, are vibrating at a molecular level. This interconnectedness between energy and matter is at the heart of what’s known as vibrational or energy medicine.
Many esteemed thinkers have long recognized the universal nature of vibration. Nikola Tesla, for example, is credited with saying, “If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency, and vibration.”
Your diet also significantly influences your vibrational energy. When a person who has been eating unhealthily switches to eating a nutrient-rich diet, they often feel increased vitality, improved mental clarity, and a sense of overall well-being.
The concept is also present in a number of ancient philosophies. The idea that everything in the universe is in constant motion and vibrates at different frequencies is a cornerstone belief in Hinduism and Buddhism. In these traditions, this energy is known as prana (which translates as “life force” or “vital energy”) and represents the cosmic energy that permeates everything. It is akin to the concept of chi or qi in Traditional Chinese Medicine (also called ki in Japan).
Fortunately, we can learn to raise the vibrational frequency of our bodies to improve our health. The key is getting our body in homeostasis, which means it’s able to maintain a relatively stable internal environment even when external conditions fluctuate. In this state, the body’s systems function optimally and we enjoy a holistic sense of well-being in which our physical body, emotional state, and spirit work together in harmony and our vibratory frequency is high. The disruption of homeostasis, on the other hand, can lead to various health issues and result in a lower vibrational frequency. Generally, the healthier we are physically and emotionally, the higher our vibrational energy.
While you may not be able to see vibrational energy, you have probably felt it. Think of when you’ve spent time hiking in a scenic forest or sitting by the ocean. If you are like most people, you’ve probably felt more content and rejuvenated. That’s a result of your vibrational energy making a positive shift. You can improve your vibrational energy with any activity that brings you joy, as well as having conversations with positive people, meditating, being with people you love, thinking positive thoughts, and listening to uplifting music.
Your diet also significantly influences your vibrational energy. When a person who has been eating unhealthily switches to eating a nutrient-rich diet, they often feel increased vitality, improved mental clarity, and a sense of overall well-being. This can be a direct result of better gut health and improved nutrition, which is closely linked to vibrational energy levels. In fact, one of the most important factors in determining our physical and emotional health is the food we eat.
High-vibrational foods are natural, whole, and minimally processed. These include organic, fresh, and locally sourced options like fruits, vegetables, herbs, and raw nuts and seeds. Their vibrant colors often indicate high levels of antioxidants, fiber, enzymes, vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals—naturally occurring chemical compounds that offer significant health benefits.
More specific examples of foods that can raise your vibrational energy include low-sugar fruits such as berries, apples, and citrus, as well as nutrient-dense vegetables like leafy greens, carrots, sweet potatoes, and beets. Legumes, like lentils and chickpeas, are also excellent choices due to their fiber, protein, and nutrient content. Fermented foods, such as raw sauerkraut and kefir, are particularly powerful for their gut-boosting bacteria, which supports overall health.
Whole heirloom grains like buckwheat, teff, millet, barley, and sorghum are good choices because they are minimally processed and nutrient-dense. Nuts and seeds—particularly raw almonds, chia seeds, flaxseeds, and pumpkin seeds—also increase vibrational energy due to a wealth of nutrients. Superfoods like spirulina, chlorella, maca, matcha, and dandelion, along with herbs and spices such as basil, turmeric, and ginger, also deserve special mention.
Although meat generally has a lower vibrational frequency than plant-based foods, it can still be part of a high-vibrational diet if you make wise choices. Meat sourced from factory-farmed animals that experience high levels of stress, poor living conditions, and exposure to antibiotics, hormones, and processed feeds has the lowest vibrational frequency. These factors not only impact the animal’s well-being but may also lower the energetic and nutritional quality of the meat.
In contrast, regeneratively raised and organically farmed meat carries a higher vibrational frequency. Animals raised in harmony with nature—grazing on nutrient-dense pastures, basking in fresh air and sunshine, and free from synthetic chemicals—maintain a stronger life force energy. Ethical and humane farming practices promote a more sustainable food system and enhance the energetic integrity of the meat we consume.
The entire food journey, from farm to table, can impact both a food’s nutrient level and its vibrational frequency, which in turn affects our health. Whenever possible, remain mindful of each step—from the way food is grown to how it is transported, processed, cooked, and ultimately consumed. As the food industry increasingly shifts away from traditional, natural principles in this process, society’s health has deteriorated, which can lead to a deeper disconnection from our spiritual health.
Consider the difference between an apple subjected to synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides that is transported across great distances, ultra-heat-treated, and processed into artificially enhanced fruit sticks versus a locally sourced, organically grown apple that was harvested just yesterday. The latter is not only more eco-friendly and more nutritious, but it also has a higher vibrational energy.
A 2024 study published in The American Journal of Medicine found that 60 to 70 percent of the food consumed in the United States is ultra-processed. Society’s high intake of ultra-processed foods has a negative impact on our collective vibrational energy. If society continues to move away from the way nature intended food to be, health issues will continue to increase.
Integrating high-vibrational foods into our diet offers a pathway to enhancing our well-being and raising our own energetic frequency. Taking this holistic approach, each meal can become an opportunity to nourish both our physical bodies as well as the spirit within us.
People who follow a high-vibrational diet often report the following benefits:
A high-vibrational diet doesn’t need to be complicated; the quality of the ingredients is what matters the most. Focus on fresh, organic, and nutrient-dense foods that will nourish your body on a cellular level. Here are some suggestions:
BREAKFAST: Start your day with a smoothie made with fresh spinach, banana, blueberries, and a sprinkle of chia seeds and almonds. Alternatively, enjoy a bowl of coconut chia pudding (made by soaking chia seeds in coconut or almond milk with a little vanilla), layered with berries and topped with unsweetened toasted coconut and a drizzle of raw honey.
LUNCH: Have a salad of mixed greens, avocado, quinoa, olives, and fresh vegetables, dressed with lemon juice, olive oil, and fresh herbs. For something heartier, try a golden lentil soup with roasted sweet potatoes infused with turmeric, ginger, and garlic served with sprouted sourdough bread.
DINNER: Make a baked sweet potato filled with a hearty mix of black beans, corn, cilantro, and a zesty homemade salsa verde. Another option is roasted bell peppers stuffed with brown rice, zucchini, and sun-dried tomatoes topped with a balsamic glaze and served with a side of fresh arugula and pomegranate. Or grill some wild-caught salmon and serve it with roasted beets, sautéed garlic spinach, wild rice, and a zesty dressing topped with fresh dill. If you prefer meat, have grass-fed bison steak with fresh rosemary served with mashed sweet potatoes, asparagus, and broccoli drizzled with garlic-infused olive oil.
SNACKS: Slice an apple and serve with almond butter and a sprinkle of cinnamon. Enjoy a handful of dark chocolate-covered goji berries. Or have some cucumber slices topped with hummus, hemp seeds, and a squeeze of fresh lemon.
DESSERTS: Make raw chocolate bliss balls out of blended dates, raw cacao, cashews, almonds, coconut, and a touch of cinnamon. Top chia pudding with fresh berries, cacao nibs, and a drizzle of raw honey. Or try what I call “superfood nice cream”—a mixture of frozen bananas, coconut cream, and hemp seeds blended with berries, cacao, or matcha.
Chrissy Harada
There is no “magic pill” for your brain. It is part of a whole ecosystem that includes your body and all your surroundings—that means the artificial flavors, dyes and additives in your favorite junk food and the chemicals in the hair spray you just inhaled. Your brain is only 2 percent of your bodyweight, yet consumes 20 percent of the body’s glucose. How to feed and care for it? Try these tips:
Avoid chemicals as much as possible. The more your house and office are “clean and green” the better your brain will work. Watch out for house rehab paint strippers, paints, varnishes and the fumes from new carpets and furniture. Avoid using plug-in or spray deodorizers. Use natural citrus sprays instead. (Lime Mate Mist is a good one.) Use body products that have natural ingredients instead of chemicals—a lifetime of breathing hairspray can really lower those IQ points.
Get organic foods whenever you can. If organic foods are not available, wash all foods with a good fruit and vegetable wash. Be aware of the “dirty dozen”—the list of fruits and vegetables that, if not organic, are likely to have the highest pesticide content. (They are: peaches, strawberries, apples, domestic blueberries, nectarines, cherries, imported grapes, celery, sweet bell peppers, spinach, kale and collard greens).
Drink water. Energy drinks and sports drinks with all their sugar and dyes don’t count. Dehydration actually causes brain damage. Drink at least 8 to 10 glasses a day.
Take Fish Oil Deficiency of omega-3 fatty acids has been shown to lower intellectual performance and is linked with dementia. Fish oil’s “active ingredients” are the essential fatty acids DHA and EPA—30 percent of the content of your brain is these very fatty acids. No fatty acids, no brain. It’s tough to eat enough fish to get the right amount of fatty acids, so take a good supplement. Do your best to get at least 600 milligrams of combined DHA/EPA per day.
Eat fresh fruits and vegetables. The best ones, according to the US Department of Agriculture, have the highest antioxidant value: blueberries, blackberries, cranberries, strawberries, spinach, raspberries, brussels sprouts, plums, broccoli, beets, avocados, oranges, red grapes, red bell peppers, cherries and kiwis. Five servings a day of fruits and vegetables is recommended (each serving is a half-cup).
Drink green tea. Green tea (and to a lesser extent, black tea) slows the build-up of plaque in brains from amyloid deposits and also prevents strokes. Drinking tea also helps mental alertness.
Eat eggs. Eggs are rich in choline, a fat-like B vitamin. Studies have shown that it increases memory and chases away fatigue.
Get exercise. Greater blood circulation means more oxygen to the brain and more production of mood-enhancing endorphins.
Meditate. Meditation changes brain frequency and function. The frequencies of deep meditation allow a “brain rest” you cannot get anywhere else. Meditation also enhances connection and symmetry between the right and left hemispheres of the brain.
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If a holistic approach is a radical departure from your current lifestyle choices, pick just one or two to adopt and progress from there.
Martha Howard
ChicagoHealers.com Practitioner Martha Howard, MD is a board member of the National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine and a former board member of the American Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. She is the author of The Power of Suggestion CD series, a set of hypnosis/guided imagery CDs for health and improved states of mind. Trained in traditional Chinese medicine,as well as in hypnosis, she has more than 25 years of experience practicing integrative medicine in a variety of settings, including the Public Health Service. She is the first woman physician to have had hospital privileges to practice acupuncture in the Chicago area (1985). Chicago Healers (www.chicagohealers.com) is the nation's pioneer prescreened integrative health care network, offering a comprehensive understanding of each practitioner's services, approach and philosophy. Their holistic health experts teach and advocate natural and empowered health and life choices through their practices, the media, educational events and website.
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