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Friday, January 2, 2026

Strengthen Your Immune System

Strengthen Your Immune System

By Dr Schavi M Ali

Post on January 2, 2026 


Challenging weather conditions, stress, poor quality foods, taking prescription drugs, and the damaged auric fields of other people can all disharmoniously affect your immune system. I suggest that you print-out the following list of information for continuing reference on strengthening the human immune system.

1.) Eat organic vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, and grains. Do not eat meat because not only does this cause a bad karma (animals have consciousness and thus feelings too just as humans do), but also because animals are injected with chemicals and hormones which get into human cells and can create disease. Many people think that protein only comes from meat, but this is untrue. Vegetables, nuts, and beans all contain nutritious protein. Learn how to prepare meals without meat or meat products.

2.) Dairy from animals (cows, goats, etc.) is meant for animals—not humans. There is research that exists that was conducted many years ago that shows that dairy from animals actually weakens human bones. It does not strengthen them. Also, many people are lactose intolerant. Instead of milk from animals, use oat milk or almond milk or coconut milk. All of these are rich in necessary calcium and other vitamins and minerals. Plus, they do not increase cholesterol levels like regular dairy milk can do.

3.) Many people rush into using soy milk when they decide not to use regular dairy milk. This is unwise because it contains toxins and anti-nutrients. In the year 1913, the “U.S. Department of Agriculture” (USDA) billed soy as an “industrial product”—not “a food”. Soy was used in ancient China in about the 5th century (B.C.E.) but is used today in only fermented form. Soy, in general however, contains “goitrogens” which are substances that depress thyroid function. It also blocks the uptake of essential minerals such as calcium, magnesium, copper, iron, and amino acids. It causes disease in the breasts, pancreas, and liver. At one time and instill in certain places today, soy was (and is) used extensively in school lunch programs (primarily in urban areas and in the so-called “third world”) and is used all around the world in baked goods and in beverages. It is also used in “fast food” burgers and fries. Even some supposedly natural vitamins and minerals use soy-based capsules. Whether you shop in a regular grocery store or in a health food store, read the labels!

4.) Wear AMBER daily as a necklace, a prayer mala, a bracelet, or rings. Make sure that it is authentic AMBER. The best AMBER is now sourced in the Baltic region in such nations as Lithuania, Poland, and Russia. Authentic AMBER can also be found in Bharata (India) and Tibet. It contains powerful anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial agents as well as silicon, magnesium, iron, calcium, potassium, iodine, succinic acid and other vital organic compounds which regulate the functioning of the nervous system, kidneys, thyroid, stomach, bladder, gallbladder, spleen, heart—and it strengthens the immune system. It also helps to oxygenate the cells. Further, it protects against harmful EMFs (Electro-Magnetic Frequencies) lurking in the atmosphere or coming from technological equipment. The warmth of the human body releases the valuable substances into the pores and then into the cells.

5.) After being out in the world at the end of each day around all sorts of people who may have a low vibration of consciousness (work environments, schools, stores, at meetings, in social events, etc.), wand your auric field from the top of your head to the soles of your feet with tone of 528 Hertz—which is often referred to as the “Miracle Tone”—with either a tuning fork, a singing bowl, or by drumming. The sound of 528 Hertz resets what may have become disharmonized and out of alignment with SOURCE FREQUENCY while you were engaging with the public in some manner. Also, wand your auric field with a SELENITE wand to remove dissonance from your auric field. Whatever method you use, be sure to wand your crown (top of your head), your neck and shoulders, all around your arms, your torso, your legs and feet, and the soles of your feet. Do this procedure at least three times.

6.) Do not make a habit of watching murder mysteries, war movies, horror programs, or of constantly watching mainstream news. Taking in the voices and the pictures of what is being presented “programs” your cellular records for fear and anxiety. Watch some news, of course. We must remain aware of what is happening in the world, but do not watch so much of it that it becomes your “entertainment”. Such programming depletes the immune system.

7.) Ancient Sanskrit mantras are very healing and protective and can be recited regardless of your “religion” or spiritual path. How many people know that the word “religion” is defined as “to be bound”, and this refers to being entrenched in man-made rules and regulations for worshiping “GOD” and has nothing to do with true DIVINE REVELATION? Another manner in which to strengthen your immune system is via study. Learning new information increases the neurons in your brain and makes you healthier. There are thousands of Sanskrit mantras, and I have provided many of them in previous articles. Here is a repeat of three very powerful healing and protective mantras. It is best to recite any one of them on each bead of a mala (Sandalwood is an excellent choice) and then to wear the mala when you need an extra boost in your immune system. However, some people wear them daily for ongoing wellness.

“AUM SRI DHANVANTRE NAMAHA” (“Oh, Divine, I bow to the Holy Celestial Physician”).
“AUM SRI MAHA LAKSMAYA NAMAHA” (Oh, Divine, I bow to the Holy Great Granter of Spiritual and Material
Abundance”). This mantra also attracts economic wealth.
“AUM” (“Oh, Divine”).

8.) Wear the following essential oils mixed together in equal portions on your crown, your temples, the back of your neck, over your solar plexus, and on the soles of your feet: FRANKINCENSE, MYRRH, SANDALWOOD, EUCALYPTUS, and TEA TREE. You can also purchase from the “Young Living” company an oil called “Thieves” or the oil called “First Response” from the “Aura Cacia” company. Both of these oils are now available in some health food stores. Essential oils initially move into the pores and then into the cells within seconds. They can also be placed in warm bath water (about six or seven drops) or diffused so that the healing essences can waft throughout a room.

9.) Keep yourself clean. You should take a shower or a bath daily. Keep your clothing clean too. Do not wear it day after day without laundering it or taking it to the cleaners. Germs can attach to your clothes.

10.) Keep you living environment clean.

11.) Light incense often to bless your home. AMBER, FRANKINCENSE, ROSE, or SANDALWOOD are superb choices.

12.) Recite often the following “Sankalpa” (“Affirmation”): “I AM BLESSED BY SOURCE LIGHT, AND EVERYTHING IS IN DIVINE ORDER”.

Envision our entire planet Earth as well as yourself enfolded in the LIGHT of the INFINITE PRESENCE.

Schavi
 
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Friday, July 25, 2025

A Holistic Approach To Brain Health


A Holistic Approach To Brain Health

Brain Makeover

By Martha Howard

Posted on 2025/07/25

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.

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.

Try the three top supplements. These are:

  • Alpha Lipoic Acid (aLa). This supplement is a powerful antioxidant and is both fat and water soluble. It can actually get into the brain easily and can pass through to all areas of the cells to “mop up” free radicals and stop their damage. A former NIH researcher, Dr. Bruce Ames did “rat maze” studies on Alpha Lipoic Acid and the next supplement in the list, Acetyl-L —Carnitine, and showed that the combination of these two caused aging rats, who had been confused in the mazes prior to taking the supplements, to make dramatic changes within a month—to be able to perform in the mazes like young rats.
  • Acetyl-L-Carnitine. This is the other half of the “A-team for the brain.” It is a primary contributor to the production of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, which is required for mental function. Double-blind clinical trials suggest acteyl-L-carnitine helps the performance of people with Alzheimer’s and delays the progression of the disease.
  • Phosphatidyl Serine. This supplement actually stimulates brain cells to make new dendrites and axons. People who take it remember more names, faces, phone numbers and written information.

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.

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Thoughts on Healthy Eating

Thoughts on Healthy Eating

By Leo Babauta

Posted on November 19, 2024

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Eating healthy is something I’ve been a bit obsessed with for the last couple of decades, and I’ve transformed my eating in some really fundamental ways:

  • I eat way less junk food than before
  • I have developed a real love for whole, nutritious foods
  • I’m vegan (for ethical reasons)
  • I don’t often eat to comfort myself (sometimes I do)
  • When I do eat comfort foods, I’m no longer harsh with myself

These are huge transformations for me, and they’ve changed my health and my mindset towards health.

At 51 years old, I feel incredibly healthy — and I’d like to share my thoughts on healthy eating, in case it might help. That doesn’t mean I think I’m perfect, or even better than anyone else — but I always appreciate learning from how others approach healthy eating, and I’m hoping you’ll appreciate my approach.

How I Think About Healthy Eating

I used to think about healthy eating as this sacrifice that I needed to make in order to be “good” — whatever that means. Like, if I was eating unhealthy foods, then it was something shameful I was doing to myself.

As you can imagine, that’s not very helpful. Society gives us messages that we should be ashamed if we eat junk food (it’s even in the name), when all we’re really trying to do is enjoy good food, or comfort ourselves. These are not shameful things!

That said, I do think there are foods that are nourishing for my body, and help it to grow into something strong, alive, and prepared to handle life’s challenges.

And so I don’t shame myself anymore for eating sweets, fried foods, snacks … I enjoy them! But I also have found the eating approach that makes me feel amazing in my life, and that’s what I try to do most of the time.

What I Find Important

The most important thing to me are to eat whole, plant foods … most of the time.

Those include:

  • Vegetables of all kinds (especially greens)
  • Beans & lentils
  • Whole grains (including brown rice, oats, etc.)
  • Potatoes of various kinds
  • Fruits of ALL kinds!
  • Nuts and seeds

If my meal is almost all whole plant foods, then I feel incredible. These foods are so good for my body.

Now, I don’t think animal foods are necessarily bad for you — you don’t have to be vegan to be healthy. If I were to eat animal foods, I would probably eat mostly fish and some poultry, but I don’t see a need to do so for my health, and would prefer not to harm other beings if it’s not absolutely necessary.

I thrive on these foods, and my health is excellent (I do get everything tested every year or so).

My Favorite Meals & Foods

So what do meals look like when you eat mostly whole plant foods? Well, there’s a TON of incredible recipes out there, but I’m pretty boring. I eat mostly the same meals every day, because it’s just easier for me to prepare a big batch and not have to think about it.

Some of my favorites:

  • Lentils & steamed kale — I eat a big plate of cooked green/brown lentils and kale, and season it all with soy sauce, lemon juice, olive oil, cayenne powder, and nutritional yeast (a recipe from my friend Jesse)
  • Lentil soup — I sautee onions, mushrooms, carrots and broccoli in my Instant Pot, then throw in lentils, kale, cubed tofu and veggie broth with spices (rosemary, thyme, sage, bay leaves, black pepper). High pressure for 10 minutes, put some lemon juice or balsamic vinegar on top to season
  • Oats with berries or bananas and seeds, with cinnamon
  • Tofu scramble with lots of veggies
  • Baked sweet potato with hummus and avocado!
  • Bananas with peanut butter is my treat
  • Protein shake with pea protein and soy milk if I do a weight workout

I also love vegan chili, veggie burgers, pasta, lasagna, Thai curry, and more. But the meals above are my faves.

How I Learned to Love These Foods

I’ll admit, I didn’t always love vegetables, or things like lentils or quinoa or tofu. I was a meat eater, and loved fast food and snacks.

The way I learned to love the foods I mentioned above is … slowly.

First, I adapted my favorite dishes to be slightly more healthy. I diced up carrots and greens and put it in spaghetti sauce and chili. I would eat a small side salad with my dishes, and season it with crunchy things.

Then I would eat veggies with things that made them taste better — hummus, salad dressing. I’d eat sweet potatoes with butter and cinnamon.

Eventually I really embraced veggies, and would eat a HUGE salad for lunch, and would make steamed or raw veggies the biggest part of my meals.

Finally, I slowly started to cut out sugar from many of my meals, fried less of my foods, and cut out greasy things for the most part. And explored more and more delicious healthy foods.

Staying on the Path

I’ll admit, I go on stretches where I don’t eat the healthiest … maybe a couple of weeks where we have a lot of visitors and I’ll just eat whatever we’re making for them, or eat out a lot more. I tend to eat less healthily during the holidays, or when I travel. I’m OK with all of that!

I’ve learned to not beat myself up, and just enjoy the food. Why not enjoy life?

But then I’ve learned to just get back on track. Each day is a fresh start, where I can decide what will nourish my body the most. And more and more, I make choices that are delicious and nutritious, and are a part of the life that I love.

with love,

Leo Babauta

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