Dr. Bruce Ames of the University of California at Berkeley estimates that the DNA of every one of our cells is attacked by free radicals over 10,000 times a day. This sounds like a lot, and it is. This means that our cells are expending a huge amount of energy defending themselves against free radicals – energy that would normally be available in our lives. Don’t you think your cells, and you, have better things to do with your time?

But first, let’s look at how you are exposed to free radicals. You might be surprised to note that free radicals are a natural by-product of metabolism, and of exercise. So your cells have always been exposed to free radical attack – just never in the huge quantities that they are exposed to today. Your body is equipped to fight free radicals – but again, it’s never had to deal with the tsunami of free radicals that is around today.

So how are things different to the past? We now have many new sources of free radicals, and unfortunately many of these are what we consider the benefits of economic growth (our technological advancements). These include such things as mobile phones and cigarettes, chemicals and pollution, herbicides, pesticides and fried foods, microwave ovens, planes and other radiation. Even if you were to avoid many of these items for yourself, the likelihood is that you will be exposed to it in your environment through other people’s use (eg. of mobile phones being used around you).

So why take antioxidants? The simple answer is because antioxidants neutralise free radicals, thus assisting your cells in their defence against the free radical tsunami. This assistance frees your cells up so that they have more energy to devote elsewhere. Therefore it comes as no surprise that many people who take good natural antioxidants claim that they have more energy.

Let’s look at the mechanism by which antioxidants neutralise free radicals. A free radical is unstable because it’s missing one or more electrons, and sets about pinching electrons from other atoms (causing them in turn to become free radicals). An antioxidant is unique in its ability to donate electrons to free radicals without becoming unstable itself.

There is a new lab test developed by Tufts University, which is considered one of the best tests for overall antioxidant capacity. This test is called ORAC, which stands for Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity. Of the various foods tested using the ORAC score, Pomegranates have one of the highest antioxidant ratings (13,000 µTE/100g). But there is one food which rated far higher than pomegranates, and that’s the Ningxia Wolfberry (Lycium barbarum v. ningxia), which rated an amazing 31,000 µTE/100g.

The Ningxia wolfberry is the king of all wolfberries. In ancient China, there were 3 healing treasures – Ginseng, ling tzi and the Wolfberry (commonly called the Goji Berry). The Ningxia Province in China contains a variety of wolfberry (the Ningxia Wolfberry) which is prized throughout China as being the best of the wolfberries. There is even a national festival held in Ningxia each year to celebrate their wolfberry. The Ningxia Wolfberry is a mineral rich super-food, higher in immune stimulating polysaccharides than any other wolfberry.

Research into the Ningxia wolfberry, and its effects on macular degeneration, heart disease, glycemic index and free radicals, is thoroughly documented in the book

Part One explored how you create recurring emotional and physical pain in your life. Now learn what you can do about it! Discover why Emotional freedom technique (EFT) works and how tapping can take your life to the next level.

What if you don’t want to respond to problems in the same old way? How do we do it, when we are really ready to take full responsibility for our health on all levels? Ready to step out of all unhelpful energy reducing patterns?

There are many tools available, including EFT, forms of sitting, walking and movement meditation , cellular memory release processes like The Journey, and individual and group-work psycho-therapies. All of these will unravel the emotional and mental knots which cause unpleasant patterns to repeat themselves over and over.

I have tried all of these and EFT is my favourite! It is easy to learn, use and carry around with you. It is very similar to other helpful processes like NET and Bodytalk. EFT is fantastic because you can carry it around in your self-help tool kit, ready to use whenever issues arise.

How does EFT work?

Simply stated, you stimulate a few well-established energy points on your body by tapping on them with your fingertips. The points are usually the start or end points of acupuncture meridians. While you tap, you verbally state your physical or emotional issue of the moment and that even though you have this issue, you want to heal and accept yourself. The body’s attention is being specifically brought to an issue, while stating an intention of self-acceptance, and activating the energy patterns where the old pattern has been stored. Amazingly, the body is able to rewire the system and energy flows freely once again. The process is easy to memorize and you can do it anywhere.

Get colds and flu? Here is my success story!

Over the past weekend I used EFT several times a day to completely alleviate the swollen gland, which promised to evolve into a hefty flu. I used EFT whenever the swollen glad was especially painful. I also used it whenever a negative emotion arose, because I know from experience that sinking into frustration, drowsiness or anxiety weakens my immunity further. What amazed me was that whenever I tapped the symptoms reduced. As the emotion departed the physical symptoms lessened.
EFT allows you to be creative, so when I realised that a small part, albeit very small, of me was actually wanting to get sick, I asked myself why, and realised that in the past I have used being sick to have time off or to get affection. After tapping regularly, the sore throat departed over two days and I felt great. This was a real shift for me, as usually I’d feel worse after the swollen gland. I could feel my body removing the infection effectively, without the added stress of negative emotion.

Are you ready for change? Ready to know each moment is precious?

You can do it! When you know that you truly want to leverage your time and increase energy EFT is a wonderful accessory. It is up to each individual to love themselves enough to want to step out of all the familiar energy draining habits which minimise the time spent living our purpose on earth.
My clients have found EFT helps with some of the following issues: pre-birth anxiety for pregnant mums; painful or stiff joints and limbs; candida; trauma; performance anxiety; fear of singing; relationship issues; sadness; resentment; alleviating early flu symptoms (completely!); overeating; ‘bad-habits’; nervousness; - and many more.

After several years of healing old stuff, (using EFT and other techniques), I am living a happier and healthier life. Now I am in a place in my life where I realise that my time is precious. Every living waking moment is full of potential. It is up to me to use my moments with care and awareness.

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