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		<title>Healing Anxiety from the Perspective of a Medical Intuitive</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:12:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr. Katharina Johnson</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One of the most common complaints I hear in my practice is anxiety. That nagging feeling of unease and fear that might be directed towards something or someone, or might just be there for no obvious reason.<span id="more-1141"></span></p>
<p>This feeling can be very debilitating, and the coping mechanisms range from staying at home, because the outside world seems too frightening and scary, to drinking alcohol or taking anti-anxiety drugs. These drugs can be helpful in the short term, but never treat the root cause of the problem. They mask the feeling but are never the answer. When the medication is stopped, the feeling of anxiety returns, often stronger than before.</p>
<p>When a client first comes in with anxiety, I ask how strong it is felt on a scale from 0 to 10, with 10 being a full blown panic attack and 0 meaning no anxiety. It is amazing how many people report living with a constant level of anxiety of about 7 to 8.</p>
<p>What might be new for you is that <strong>anxiety can be healed through an energetic treatment</strong>, when we  find out<strong> WHY </strong>you have this problem in the first place.</p>
<p><strong>From an energetic perspective, anxiety is a disorganization of the vital energy that runs in your body.</strong> It is misaligned and thus causes the symptoms.</p>
<p>When anxiety hits, the energy that runs through your meridians (energy lines) and chakras (energy centers) goes haywire.  Most of the energy will move upward, which creates a “spaced out” and “foggy” feeling. A big part of the energy shoots up into the heart chakra, which produces heavy breathing and heart palpitations. The right and left part of the brain become unbalanced and thinking clearly becomes almost impossible.</p>
<p><strong>Since anxiety is caused by disorganized energy, it can be healed through properly aligning the energy again.</strong></p>
<p>When I start the healing session, I first look into the energy body to find out how the energy looks like in the client.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">A typical energetic reading of someone who suffers from anxiety looks as follows:</span></p>
<p>The Aura, which is the energetic field around the body that gives a sense of protection, is usually very thin. This goes hand in hand with a feeling of being vulnerable. The outside world is perceived as a hostile place and someone with an Aura like this can not really relax, their nervous system is constantly “on guard”. They constantly feel “attacked” and feel the need to defense and protect themselves.</p>
<p>Next, I look into the main energy centers of the body, which are also called “the chakra system”. Every chakra is an energetic center of it’s own and supplies energy to different parts of the body. But the charkas also function like little software discs. They store all the information of everything that ever happened to you.</p>
<p>You might have had a frightening experience that was long time ago, but the energetic information of that shock is still held in the chakra. This energy informs the body today and thus leads to anxiety.</p>
<p>This is the reason why talk therapy will not remove the unwanted feelings, because it never addresses the underlying energy. It will help you understand yourself better, but the troublesome feelings often remain.</p>
<p>Most people with anxiety are also very “psychic”, which means that they can pick up on others people thoughts effortlessly and often, part of their anxiety stems from the fact that they are picking up on other people&#8217;s anxiety!</p>
<p>Most times, the root chakra, which is the energy center at the bottom of the spine that connects you energetically to the ground, is very unbalanced. This leads to a “spaced out” feeling.</p>
<p>Once I have done a thorough analysis of the energy centers, I move on to finding the root cause of the anxiety.</p>
<p>The so-called root cause is the energy with which the cycle of anxiety started. It can stem from a traumatic event that is still held in place in the energy centers of the body. Most often, this event can stem from childhood, your adult life,  but also from your birth and the time you were in the womb. If your mother had anxiety when she was pregnant with you, chances are high that you too will experience anxiety at some point in your life. This is because the embryo or fetus is directly connected to the mother, not only physically, but emotionally as well.</p>
<p>Once we have found the true cause of the anxiety, we release this energetic information from your system and replace it with life affirming and calming energy. When this is done, the energy can re-align and the healing  occurs.</p>
<p>When appropriate, I also<strong> teach clients a simple hands-on technique</strong> that they can do when they experience anxiety to temporarily re-align the energy and lessen the symptoms.</p>
<p>After a successful treatment, many people report feeling more grounded and safe in their bodies. The world-view changes from “a hostile” place to “a friendly place”. The quality of life improves dramatically and with a new sensed feeling of independence, strength and self-confidence, many  people refer to the treatment as  “getting their life back”.</p>
<p>I hope this article was interesting and informative. If you suffer from anxiety and would like to learn more about how this approach can help, please feel free to give me a call.</p>
<p>I am happy to offer you a 20 minute free phone consultation to discuss your options.</p>
<p>In health,</p>
<p><em>Katharina</em></p>
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		<title>The New Biology &#8211; from Victim to Master</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2010 23:28:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr. Katharina Johnson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Watch this amazing video from Dr. Bruce Lipton. He explains why our thoughts have a crucial impact on our  health and well-being, and when you master them, you not only change your DNA and your body, but move from victim to master. Enjoy!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Watch this amazing video from Dr. Bruce Lipton.</p>
<p>He explains why our thoughts have a crucial impact on our  health and well-being, and when you master them, you not only change your DNA and your body, but move from victim to master.<span id="more-1137"></span></p>
<p>Enjoy!</p>
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		<title>Free Energy Healing</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2010 19:24:18 +0000</pubDate>
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<h4><span style="color: #800080;"><strong>The  healing will take place on: Tuesday June 22nd at 7 PM PST.</strong></span></h4>
<p>In  order  to be included in the healing stream, all you need to do  is send me an<a href="http://drkatharina.com/?page_id=18"> </a><a href="http://drkatharina.com/?page_id=18">email</a> with your full  name, address and express your wish to be  included in the group  healing.<br />
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<p>A  few minutes before the appointed time, set your intention for the   healing. This can include anything from a physical, emotional, or   financial healing.<span id="more-1127"></span></p>
<p>Tune in with your body and let it know that it  will receive healing  energy. Ask it to be open and receptive to the  healing. Then just relax  and notice what is going on in your body. It is  also good to uncross  both arms and legs so the energy can flow freely  through you.</p>
<p>Ideally, you  want to lie down, and just rest.</p>
<p>Most  people can feel the healing energy. This might be felt as a  tingling  sensation  in the body, a feeling of warmth, an opening of the  heart center or deep  relaxation. Don&#8217;t worry about what you feel. Just  trust that the  healing is taking place.<br />
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<p>The healing will work best  if you &#8220;tune&#8221; in to the healing stream,  which means setting your  intention and then relax. If you are busy  during the time of the  healing, it will still work, but the effects  might be less, so it is  important to make time for yourself.</p>
<p>After 30 minutes check back  with  yourself and notice the  difference. For most people the healing is  instantaneous, for others it  might take a few days.</p>
<p>I  would love it if you could send me a quick note to let me know  what you  experienced during the healing and throughout the next days.</p>
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<p>Since this is the first  group healing, it is entirely free.  Depending on it&#8217;s success there  will be many more to come.</p>
<p>Please feel free to pass  this on to a friend, the more participate,  the better!</p>
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		<title>How to beat the winter blues</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 12 Dec 2009 01:37:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr. Katharina Johnson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many millions of Americans experience a change in mood during the Winter times: Seasonal affective Disorder or SAD affects around 3% of the population. Lack of sunlight can trigger a change in mood and behavior and people who work long hours indoors are most affected. Symptoms of SAD are: Feeling always tiered Craving of carbohydrate [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Many millions of Americans experience a change in mood during the Winter times: Seasonal affective Disorder or SAD affects around 3% of the population.</p>
<p>Lack of sunlight can trigger a change in mood and behavior and people who work long hours indoors are most affected.<span id="more-1009"></span></p>
<p>Symptoms of SAD are:</p>
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<li><strong>Feeling always tiered</strong></li>
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<li><strong>Craving of carbohydrate rich food like bread, past, chocolate and rice.</strong></li>
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<li><strong>Lack of motivation</strong></li>
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<li><strong>A desire to be alone</strong></li>
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<li><strong>Weight gain.</strong></li>
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<p><em>But it doesn’t need to be like that!</em></p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">There are lot’s of things that you can do to effectively beat the blues:</span></strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Exercise</strong> is known to be a mood booster.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Try<strong> to get outside</strong> as much as possible. Even when it is cloudy, there is more light outside then inside.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Get a good source of<strong> Omega 3 Fatty acids</strong>: Beneficial fats that are commonly found in fatty fish like Tuna and Krill Oil. These fats have been clinically shown to improve mood.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><strong>5-HTP</strong>: A precursor to Serotonin, the “happy hormone:. It is a supplement that you can get at any health store and it will give your body everything it needs to “assemble” Serotonin for you. I recommend  a dosage of 100mg in the morning, and 100mg in the evening.</li>
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<li><strong>Get plenty of sleep</strong></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Get out and <strong>meet your friends</strong>. Isolating yourself will only make it worse.</li>
</ul>
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<li><strong>Light therapy</strong>: One very effective thing you can do is to get a special lamp designed to help with SAD. It has very bright full spectrum light and simulates natural sunlight in your home.</li>
</ul>
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<li><strong>Relax</strong>, do something for yourself and get a good massage.</li>
</ul>
<p>Stay warm,</p>
<p><em>Katharina</em></p>
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		<title>Staying healthy over Winter</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 21:12:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A few health tips that can make a big difference: Wash your hands frequently. When I go out I carry a hand disinfect in my bag-it comes in handy. Sunlight. Vitamin D is important for a good functioning immune system. Get at least 20 minutes of sunlight per day. If you can&#8217;t do that, take [...]]]></description>
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<h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #800000;">A few health tips that can make a big difference:</span></strong></h3>
<p><img src="http://img.constantcontact.com/ui/stock1/3l3d8f7p.jpg" border="0" alt="" hspace="5" vspace="5" width="188" height="200" align="right" /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-size: small;"><span style="color: #990000;"> </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: bold; font-size: small;"><span style="color: #990000;">Wash your hands frequently. </span></span><span style="font-size: small;">When I go out I carry a hand disinfect in my bag-it comes in handy.<span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: #990000;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: #990000;">Sunlight</span>. </span>Vitamin D is important for a good functioning immune system. Get at least 20 minutes of sunlight per day. If you can&#8217;t do that, take a Vitamin D supplement daily (preferably in a whole food form)</span><span style="font-size: small;"></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: #990000;">Vitamin C</span>: The immune booister! Best taken in it&#8217;s whole food form. Call me and I will be happy to send you the best supplements to keep you healthy.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Take a good <span style="color: #990000; font-weight: bold;">Probiotic</span>, that keeps your intestines healthy. Remember that 80% of the entire immune system is located in the gut!</span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: #990000;">Get plenty of sleep</span>.</span> Make sure the room you are sleeping in is completely dark. This is extremely important for your body to produce just the right amount of Melatonin, a hormone that regulates many bodily functions and that will only be produced when it&#8217;s dark. Even tiny amounts of light can upset the production of Melatonin. When your body is producing enough Melatonin, you will wake up the next morning refreshed.</span><span style="font-size: small;"></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: #990000;">Exercise</span>. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Eat plenty of fresh <span style="font-weight: bold; color: #990000;">organic fruits and vegetables</span>.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Try to<span style="font-weight: bold;"> <span style="color: #990000;">avoid sugar</span></span> as much as possible. Every time you eat sugar, your immune system takes a nose dive. There are plenty of other sugar free options available: Stevia and Agavesyrup are great.</span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: #990000;">Stay warm</span>. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Take <span style="font-weight: bold; color: #990000;">a hot bath</span> at night, sweat and then go right to bed.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Drink<span style="font-weight: bold;"> <span style="color: #990000;">plenty of water</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: #990000;">Reduce holiday stress! </span></span><span style="color: #333333;">Yoga, meditation and a walk on the beach are great. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Last but not least: Try my favorite winter tea: <span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: #990000;">Fresh ginger tea</span>, </span>that gives your immune system a kick. (Take fresh Ginger and put it into a blender. Add fresh lemon juice and Agave syrup, blend. Add to hot water and pour before drinking over a sieve.</span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;"><img src="http://img.constantcontact.com/ui/stock1/6r7w3o5w.gif" border="0" alt="" width="107" height="163" /></span></li>
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		<title>Soy- healthy or not?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 19:12:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr. Katharina Johnson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many people do falsely believe that soy (in it’s unfermented form )is healthy. This is due to the fact that the soy industry has promoted “foods” like soy milk and tofu as healthy, claiming that it is good for your heart. The truth is, that Americans consume way too much soy per day. One of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Many people do falsely believe that soy (in it’s unfermented form )is healthy. This is due to the fact that the soy industry has promoted “foods” like soy milk and tofu as healthy, claiming that it is good for your heart.</p>
<p>The truth is, that Americans consume way too much soy per day.</p>
<p>One of the reason’s soy is not healthy is the fact that it negatively affects the proper absorption of minerals- mainly iodine, <img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-968" title="Soybeans" src="http://drkatharina.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/Soybeans-200x250.jpg" alt="Soybeans" width="200" height="250" />calcium, iron, and zinc. Many researches have linked the excess consumption of soy to hypothyroidism..</p>
<p>If you suffer from an under active thyroid-try cutting out all soy products for at least 3 months and feel for yourself what a difference it can make.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">So what about Asian people who eat a lot of soy?</span></p>
<p>It is true that in Asia people consume soy and they to do fine with it.</p>
<p>The reason Asians benefit from soy is that they eat their soy with mineral rich sea vegetables containing plenty of iodine and zinc. They also do not consume such large quantities of it as we do. Another difference is that they eat most of their soy in fermented form.</p>
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<p>Fermentation is a process that involves a slow chemical change triggered by bacteria, molds, or yeast.  This process eliminates soy&#8217;s problems by making it more digestible and deactivating potentially harmful substances.</p>
<p>To summarize it:</p>
<p><strong>Avoid: Soy milk, tofu,  texturized soy protein, and soy protein isolate</strong></p>
<p><strong>Eat in moderation: Miso soup, natto, shoyu, tamari and tempeh.</strong></p>
<p>If you want to be on the safe side, consider also<span style="text-decoration: underline;"> supplementing your diet with minerals.</span><br />
In health,</p>
<p><em>Katharina</em></p>
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		<title>Whole Food vs. Synthetic Vitamins- What’s the difference?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 18:51:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr. Katharina Johnson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There is a huge difference in the efficacy of supplements that are made of whole foods, versus supplements that are produced in a lab. Unfortunately, most of the supplements that are commercially available are synthetic. Synthetic supplements do not perform the same functions in the body than supplements that are made of whole foods. Synthetic [...]]]></description>
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<p>There is a huge difference in the efficacy of supplements that are made of whole foods, versus supplements that are produced in a lab. Unfortunately, <strong>most of the supplements that are commercially available are synthetic.</strong></p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>Synthetic supplements do not perform the same functions in the body than supplements that are made of whole foods.</strong></p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>Synthetic supplements will produce nutritional imbalances in the body and can tax your kidneys before being excreted through the urine.</strong></p>
<p>Ever wondered while these high potency “vitamin B” pills make your urine extremely yellow? Because your body recognizes them as foreign and tries to get rid of them as quickly as possible!</p>
<p style="text-align: right;"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-964" title="Fruit" src="http://drkatharina.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/Fruit-250x235.jpg" alt="Fruit" width="250" height="235" /></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">What are synthetic supplements?</span></p>
<p>Synthetic supplements are isolated portions of the whole vitamin complex, which are chemically produced in a lab.</p>
<p>A good example is Vitamin C.</p>
<p>Vitamin C is a complex, made up of hundreds of different components like enzymes, co-enzymes, co-factors and minerals that work synergistically together to produce the desired effects.</p>
<p>On the contrary, “Ascorbic Acid” is only one portion of the whole Vitamin C complex, but it is commercially sold as “Vitamin C.”</p>
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<p>So you can see the difference- whole foods naturally provide all the factors- known and unknown – to produce the desired effects in the body.</p>
<p>Synthetic supplements can never supply your body with everything it needs to make full use of them- and worse, the body has to use other nutrients from the tissue to make use of the synthetic part-which in the long term will lead to depletion of other nutrients.</p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">So how do you know if the supplements you have at home are synthetic?</span></p>
<p>Just look at the ingredients. If the label doesn’t mention the source from where the vitamin stem-like Acerola berries, apples, carrots, etc., but only mentions e.g., “ascorbic Acid”, you can bet it is a synthetic supplement. In this case – toss them!</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">It is important to know what the label means:</span></p>
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<p>To stick with our example of vitamin C.: A supplement made of whole foods naturally never has extremely high amounts of only one isolated component like Ascorbic Acid. So maybe you will read: Ascorbic Acid: 4mg. (in one tablet) Then again, compared to a synthetic supplement it will read: Ascorbic Acid: 1000 mg.</p>
<p><strong>So don’t make the mistake to think more is better!</strong></p>
<p>Remember, 4 mg of Ascorbic Acid found in a whole food supplement is more potent than 1000mg of Ascorbic Acid found in a synthetic product. Since the whole food supplements comes with all the co-factors needed to make full use of it.</p>
<p>Like the old saying: An apple a day keeps the doctor away!</p>
<p>In health,</p>
<p><em>Katharina</em></p>
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		<title>The Root Chakra</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 21:10:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This chakra is located at the base of the spine. Its color is deep red and its element is the Earth. It connects you with the Earth, draws energy from the Earth into the body, and gives back energy into the Earth. This chakra carries the primal life force; it exerts its influence both up [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This chakra is located at the base of the spine.</p>
<p>Its color is deep red and its element is the Earth.</p>
<p>It connects you with the Earth, draws energy from the Earth into the body, and gives back energy into the Earth.</p>
<p>This chakra carries the primal life force; it exerts its influence both up the body and down the legs, providing support.<span id="more-955"></span></p>
<p>A person’s earliest life experiences are imprinted on this first chakra, and if painful and not released, can still influence the person 50 years or later.</p>
<p>It is interesting that the more “civilized” a culture is, the more muddled the root chakra energy tends to be, as it is also related to primal instincts like copulation, protecting the lineage and survival, and consciously or unconsciously, we tend to dissociate ourselves from these primal instincts, viewing them as “lower”.</p>
<p>The Root chakra is your <span style="text-decoration: underline;">energy foundation</span>, so it is extremely important that this chakra is balanced.</p>
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<p><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>When the Root chakra is in Balance:</strong></span></p>
<p>You experience a feeling of safety and connection. You feel grounded and stabil. You are filled with energy and enjoy meaningful connections. You experience your body as a temple in where spirit resides.</p>
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<p><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>When the Root Chakra is out of Balance:</strong></span></p>
<p>You may feel insecure, will worry about not making enough money, will feel lost and like you don’t belong.</p>
<p>You will be overly concerned with yourself and may feel without a sense of purpose. Other people may perceive you as “not being present” or grounded.</p>
<p>It may be difficult for you to trust in others and your own abilities. Feelings of &#8220;I am not good enough&#8221;, shame and thoughts of &#8221; I don&#8217;t deserve love&#8221; will arise.</p>
<p>To compensate for this feeling, many people will tend to acquiere, keep and control material possessions, and ultimately become addicted to those things.</p>
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<p>The root chakra <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: #336699;">governs the legs, feet, sexual organs, anus, the immune system, adrenals, kidneys, spinal column, and the blood.</span></span> If the root chakra is not balanced, physcial issues in these areas will tend to manifest.</p>
<p><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>How to Keep the Root Chakra Healthy:</strong></span></p>
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<p>There are many things that you can do to ensure your chakra is working optimally:</p>
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<li>Take walks (barefoot) on the beach or in nature, connecting you with the Earth’s energy.</li>
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<li>Dance! Do Yoga Any type of sport that moves your body is beneficial.</li>
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<li>Meditate on anything that reminds you of your connection with the Earth. This could be in the form of a stone, a tree or anything else that gives you a sense of grounding.</li>
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<li>Meditate on the color red. Use Affirmations like: “I am grounded and protected.” “ I am safe, all is well”, “ I feel and honor my connection to the Earth”, “I am a part of this world”. You can make up your own affirmation as well. Repeat this affirmation as often as possible throughout your day. You can also write them on little postcards and place them in your house or office so you get reminded.</li>
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<li>Another powerful exercise it to sit on a chair, with your feet touching the ground. Now visualize yourself as a big tall tree. See and feel your feet as powerful roots that connect you with the Earth. Do this until you feel a strong connection with the Earth.</li>
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<li>Often, the root chakra stores traumatic experiences that are difficult to release on our own. These experiences and memories will make it hard for you to experience a lasting sense of safety and connection. In this case,<span style="color: #800000;"> <strong>the most effective way of cleansing this chakra </strong> i</span><strong><span style="color: #800000;">s to use the power of</span> <a href="http://drkatharina.com/?page_id=690"><span style="color: #800000;">Theta Healin</span><span style="color: #800000;">g</span></a></strong> <strong><span style="color: #800000;">to</span></strong><span style="color: #800000;"><strong><span style="color: #800000;"> </span></strong><strong>clear it permanently and quickly</strong>. </span></li>
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		<title>Energy Centers in the Body-Chakras</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 21:03:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr. Katharina Johnson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Charkas are energy centers in the body that have been known to exist since thousands of years. Since the chakras can’t be found in a biopsy, some people think they are fertile imagination, but there existence is well documented. “Chakra” means “wheel” or “disc” and are force centers that permeate from a point of the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Charkas are<strong> </strong>energy centers in the body that have been known to exist since thousands of years. Since the chakras can’t be found in a biopsy, some people think they are fertile imagination, but there existence is well documented.</p>
<p>“Chakra” means “wheel” or “disc” and are force centers that permeate from a point of the physical body into the layers of the subtle energy body. They emanate bio-energetic energy from the major nerve ganglia that are branching forward from the spinal column. They are rotating vortices and are related to various endocrine glands, organs, the lymphatic system as well as our emotions. They act like “software” discs that store our memories, happy and sad ones, and shape the way we perceive the world, ourselves and others.</p>
<p>When our <strong>chakras are in balance</strong>, we are full of energy, happy, healthy and live a life filled with purpose, joy and good relationships.</p>
<p>When our <strong>chakras are out of balance</strong>, we will feel and experience the opposite- then sickness and sadness will manifest in our lives.</p>
<p>This is one reason why it is very important to “<span style="text-decoration: underline;">cleanse” and strengthen our chakras on a regular basis</span> to ensure their optimal functioning.</p>
<p>There are 7 major chakras in the body and hundreds of so called “mini chakras”.</p>
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		<title>Mercury: Poison in your mouth</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 20:25:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The silver fillings in your mouth are unfortunately still widely used by the dental profession. Dental Amalgams consists of a mix of metals, generally 50% mercury, 35% silver 15% tin and other metals. Mercury is the most toxic non-radioactive metal known to men and once drilled out of your mouth, has to be disposed in [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The silver fillings in your mouth are unfortunately still widely used by the dental profession. Dental Amalgams consists of a mix of metals, generally 50% mercury, 35% silver 15% tin and other metals.</p>
<p>Mercury is the <strong>most toxic</strong> <strong>non-radioactive metal known to men </strong>and once drilled out of your mouth, has to be disposed in a special hazardous waste facility. It is odd to think that something so toxic is supposed to be harmless inside your mouth.</p>
<p>In fact, every time you chew on an amalgam filling, toxic mercury filled vapor emanates from the filling and can easily enter your blood stream. This will not only happen with new amalgam fillings, but with old ones as well.</p>
<p>Here is an eye opening video that shows a 20 year old Amalgam filling that when rubbed on still emanates toxic mercury.</p>
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<p><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">What makes mercury so toxic?</span></span></p>
<p>Mercury is a potent neurotoxin that also inhibits basic enzymatic cellular processes and effects essential minerals and nutrients in the cell.</p>
<p>Mercury is linked to many <strong>neurological diseases</strong> like <strong>depression, autism, schizophrenia</strong> as well as <strong>autoimmune diseases</strong> like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, to name a few.</p>
<p><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Common symptoms include:</span></span></p>
<p><strong>Mood Swings<br />
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<p><strong>Infertility </strong><strong> Memory Loss and Foggy Thinking</strong></p>
<p><strong>Mental disturbances</strong></p>
<p><strong>Hair Loss</strong></p>
<p><strong>Excessive Sweating</strong></p>
<p><strong>Muscle Weakness</strong></p>
<p><strong>Fatigue</strong></p>
<p><strong>Numbness in Hands and Feet</strong></p>
<p><strong>Skin Rashes</strong></p>
<p><strong>Watery Eyes</strong></p>
<p><strong>Allergies</strong></p>
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<p><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Other sources of mercury:</span></span></p>
<p>Seafood and Vaccines.</p>
<p>Thimerosal is a preservative commonly used in vaccines and contains 50% mercury.</p>
<p>The number of compulsory vaccinations has risen within the past quarter century from 10 to 36, attention deficit disorders have doubled in the past 25 years, and autism has increased by 200-500% in every state!</p>
<p><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">What can you do?</span></span></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span></p>
<p>Of course, replacing any amalgam filling with non-toxic ones like composite fillings.</p>
<p>It is extremely important to know that this needs to be done by a certified “green” dentist, who is trained in this special procedure. As said earlier, any time the filling is rubbed on, toxic vapor emanates from the filling. Now just imagine what happens when you drill on the filling..yes that’s right, a highly toxic vapor will emanate. This is the reason why only dentists who know how to safely replace Amalgam fillings should do this.</p>
<p>In fact, several of my clients got actually poisoned by dentists who didn’t know what they were doing.                            <img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-923" title="teeth" src="http://drkatharina.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/teeth-250x158.jpg" alt="teeth" width="250" height="158" /></p>
<p>Another factor to consider is that mercury will not leave your system by itself. So you still can suffer from mercury toxicity even though you have replaced your fillings long ago.</p>
<p><strong>So consider doing a targeted mercury detox that will take care of the problem!</strong></p>
<p>In my practice, I use<a title="ART" href="http://drkatharina.com/?page_id=10"> <span style="color: #333333;">ART</span></a> to determine if you have mercury in your system, if it lies at the root of your health issues, and in which organs it is stored.</p>
<p><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">How long will the detox process take?</span></span></p>
<p>This is a question that can’t easily be answered. It depends on how many amalgam fillings you have had, if you still have them, how they where replaced, and how well your body tolerates the detoxification process. In general, a mercury detox can take from 3 months up to 1 year.</p>
<p>Once you have managed to get rid of this toxin, the rewards will be great. You will have more energy, will have better mood, many of so-called “weird symptoms” will be gone and you will have unburdened your body a huge deal.</p>
<p>In health,</p>
<p><em>Katharina</em></p>
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