Objectives. Holistic Energy Medicine. Stress and the Immune System- Integrative Energy Medicine Techniques 10/8/2015

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1 Stress and the Immune System- Integrative Energy Medicine Techniques by Dr. Gail Van Kanegan, DNP, FNP-BC, APHN-BC, EEM-AP, Reiki Master ISAPN Midwest Conference 2015 Naperville, IL October 15-17, 2015 Introduce Human Energy Fields Review Effects of Daily Stress on the Immune System Perform Integrative Energy Medicine Techniques to Reduce Effects of Stress Objectives Explain practice based case study review of energetic imbalances Holistic Energy Medicine Energetic vital living force that determines health and happiness Integrative to Western Medicine Self-care and self-help in daily life Body heals when energies that are stagnant become balanced Energy addresses physical, emotional, psychological, spiritual imbalances 1

2 Aura Basic Grid Celtic Weave Chakras Human Energy Fields Electrics Five Rhythms Meridians Radiant Circuits Triple Warmer Nine Primary Energetic Systems and Their Function The AURA The Basic Grid 2

3 The Celtic Weave Weave THE CHAKRAS Gail Van Kanegan 2015 The ELECTRICS 3

4 The FIVE RHYTHMS Conceptual Model of 5 Rhythms SPIRIT FIRE WOOD EARTH WATER METAL 4

5 RADIANT CIRCUITS Triple Warmer Fight or Flight Gail Van Kanegan 2015 OR LOOSE IT!!! 5

6 Triple Warmer (TW) Role in Stress Response Saves our lives, is our friend Gives us strength and determination Responsible for Fight/ Flight response Control adrenal function and release of adrenalin Creates habits- some may not be desirable Has not evolved to meet needs of the stress of today Alarms for little reason Contributing factor in chronic illness development Over-Reactive TW Inability to adapt to temperature changes Problems related to temperature balance; colds, fevers, sweats, night sweats, and hot flashes Adrenal exhaustion Cold hands or feet Hyper-/hypothyroidism Over-Reactive TW Addictions Sleep difficulties Chronic muscle tension Emotional shock and PTSD Relaxing/Sedating TW strengthens Spleen Feelings of overwhelm, anxiety, panic, hysteria, mood swings 6

7 TW in Balance Regulates immune system, metabolism & mood TW can be befriended and Promotes feelings of safety SUPPORTS your ability to handle the demands of life Save your life or that of another in an emergency Inspire warm and balanced social connections Influenced by feelings of JOY, FORGIVENESS & GRATITUDE Influenced for better or worse..by your thoughts & the power of your beliefs Stress and Immune Response Stress & Immune Response Sensing Danger & Stress Response Chronic & Acute Immune Responses Effects of Cellular Electromagnetics Physical & Emotional Illness Related to Stress Stress and Immune Response (Spleen & TW) Immune System is governed by TW & Spleen Integrity of Immune System depends on harmonious balance of TW and Spleen In past century, many disorders have become prominent-from cancer to multiple sclerosis Remember TW overreacts due to minimal stress Balance of TW & Spleen involves RELAXING TW Meridian/System and STRENGTHENING SPLEEN Meridian/System 7

8 Practice Based Case Study of Energetic Imbalances Patient with paroxysmal cough. Already being treated for acute bronchitis Energy tested lung meridian and found meridian to be in over-energetic state Using electromagnetics of the hands, traced the lung meridian backward once and forward 3 times to balance the flow of energy Coughing ceased Practice Based Case Study of Energetic Imbalances A NURSE with acute sacral back strain Energy tested for polarity and energy flow Polarity reversed and energetic flow not passing through sacrum at spine Corrected polarity with electromagnetic properties of hands and Spread open the sacrum region and did belt flow Pain subsided immediately- and she returned to work and never had any other problems 8

9 Practice Based Case Study of Energetic Imbalances Severely ill patient, multiple complications, infections, etc. Having acute anxiety attacks and insomnia Held frontal and posterior neurovascular points lightly for 5-10 minutes Calmed the patient, anxiety resolved Able to rest and slept for 2 hours Holding her NV points was the only way she obtained deep restful healing sleep- she requested this treatment every time I was on duty (hospitalized 50 days) Integrative Energy Medicine Techniques Self-Care Practices Multiple Choices For Response to Stress Strengthens the Immune System Energy Testing for Detecting Imbalances Daily Energy Routine 4 Thumps Cross Crawl Wayne Cook Crown Pull Zip-Up Hook-Up Neurolymphatic Massage Connecting Heaven & Earth Celtic Weave Heaven Rushing In 9

10 Triple Warmer Out of Balance Autoimmune disease, weight problems, asthma, diabetes, hypoglycemia, morning fatigue, edema, adrenal exhaustion irritable bowel, colitis, stomach ulcers, indigestion, rapid heart beat, thyroid issues Feelings of Overwhelm, addictions, Anxiety, Emotional Shock, PTSD, Panic Attacks, Hysteria, Fear, Mood Swings, Sleep Difficulties, Chronic Muscle Tension, Difficulty Relaxing, Anger, Worry Primary job is to protect your life vankanegan 2012 Corrections for TW out of Balance Tell your body how much you are safe and loved, hear and feel your body response while doing the following exercises: Trace TW backwards: Start at temples trace over and behind ears, to shoulder, down the outside of the arm to tip of the ring finger. Hold Neurovascular Points: Lightly place palm of hand over forehead, other hand hold back of head for 2-6 minutes 10

11 Calm Stress Restore Balance to Immune System Trace Spleen Meridian forward: Start at your medial great toe, trace up inside of your foot, up inseam of legs to groin, to side of waist and up into axilla then down to bottom of ribs and thump there TW/Spleen Hug: Hold left hand over right arm just above elbow and place your right hand over your spleen- hold for few breaths then change sides and place your left hand over your liver- hold for few breaths Reduce Stress Remove Frustration Grounding: Imagine your feet deep in the earth with the tree roots, walk in the grass (barefoot if possible), rub the bottom of your feet with a spoon that sticks to a magnet Hook Up your energies by placing a middle finger in the navel and other middle finger at the third eye (between eyebrows), pushing in and up, take in few deep breaths, in through nose and out through mouth. Keep Negativity Out of Your Aura When being faced with a difficult patient or person, before entering the work place, when entering a crowd or public place, when thinking about any negative things: Do the Hook Up (above) Thump your neurolymphatic points of K 27, (just below clavicle in the 1 st intercostal space), thymus and spleen meridian (at the side of your body at bottom of last rib) Zip Up your aura (trace your central meridian from your pubic bone up center of your body to top of your bottom lip) Zipping Up locks the positive energy in and keep the negative out! 11

12 Restore Radiance Trace figure 8 s through your aura to strengthen your aura and all other energetic systems. When the aura is healed, the body is able to heal itself. Trace 9 Hearts, make 3 hearts over face, chest, trunk & one over entire body! Physical Adequate sleep Eat Real Food Play Self-Care Inventory Spiritual Reflect on spiritual values Meditate Pray Psychological Meditation time Ability to say NO Personal time Emotional Love self Laugh and smile Give self affirmations Relationship Maintain contact with friends Ask for help when needed Go on Dates with Partner Work place Take breaks Eat meals Limit setting Being Grounded: Your Choice 12

13 For more information or questions, seminars, Foundations Education contact: Dr. Gail Van Kanegan, DNP, FNP-BC, APHN-BC, EEM-AP, Reiki Master th Ave SW, Rochester, MN Resources Andrews, T. (2004) The Healer s Manual; A beginner s Guide to Energy Therapies. St Paul, MN: Llewellyn Publications. Beaton, D.B. (2011) Psychology of stress. National Institute for Whole Health. (Module 11). Washington, DC: National Institute for Whole Health. Burkhardt, MA. & Nagai-Jacobson, MG, (2002) Spirituality; Living our connectedness. Delmar: Cengage Learning, p. xiii. Dale, C. (2009) The Subtle Body, An Encyclopedia of Your Energetic Anatomy, Boulder, Colorado: Sounds True. Resources Dossey, B.M., Keegan, L. (2016) Holistic Nursing; A Handbook for Practice, 7 th Ed. American Holistic Nurses Association. Boston: Jones and Bartlett. Eden, D., & Feinstein, D. (2008) Energy medicine: Balancing your body s energies for optimal health, joy, and vitality. New York: Tarcher Penguin. Emoto, M. The miracle of water. (2007) New York: Atria Books. Ernst, E., Pittler, M., Wider, B. (2008) The desktop guide to complementary and alternative medicine. An evidence-based approach. Philadelphia, PA: Mosby. Feinstein, D., Eden, D., & Craig, G, (2005) The Promise of Energy Psychology; Revolutionary Tools for Dramatic Personal Change. NY: Tarcher Penguin. Gerber, R. (2001) A practical guide to vibrational medicine: Energy healing and spiritual transformation. New York,: Harper. 13

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