Sickness just happens
in the winter time. Sicknesses get passed around like drinks at a cocktail
party, and by the end of winter, everyone gets something. Right?
The answer is…almost. A variety of factors play key part in our
health levels1. Science has been able to identify health frequencies, which is our
vitality levels, or how “alive” we are. When we feel our very best, our levels
are up, we are less likely to catch illnesses because our immune systems more
alive. According to Dr. C. Normal Shealy, M.D., Ph.D, "Quantum physicists
have confirmed the reality of the basic vibratory essence of life. Life energy [frequency]
is not static, it is kinetic.” Those vibrational frequencies can be measured using a bio-frequency monitor2, which identifies frequency levels
in anything alive, in MHZ (megahertz). On the subject, Nikola Tesla hypothesized
that if we could eliminate certain outside frequencies that interfere in our
bodies, we would have greater resistance toward disease.
In a 1992 study at Eastern State University in Cheny, Washington,
Bruce Tainio made the discovery that the human vibrational frequency drops when an individual does something proven to weaken his or her immune
system3. For example, they found that when subjects were given a cup of coffee,
merely holding it for 3 seconds decreased each of their human frequency by 8 MHz,
and drinking it decreased their frequencies by 14 MHz. Furthermore, when nothing
was done to lift these levels, it took three days for the body to reach normal
levels again. As the human frequency drops, the immune system becomes
increasingly compromised. It was shown that the average human frequency is
between 62-68 MHz, and “if the frequency drops to 58 MHz, cold and flu symptoms
may appear. At 55 MHz, diseases like candida can take hold. At 52 MHz, one
might contract Epstein-Barr. And, at 42 MHz, according to these studies,
cancer is a real possibility.3”
The discovery opened up hundreds of additional studies,
confirming certain foods, like sugar, processed foods, and meats lower the human
frequency. On the other side, organic plants, herbs, and plant essential oils raise the body frequency3.
Feelings of fear, stress, anxiety, and depression correlate with lower
frequencies, while prayer/meditation, wholesome sleep patterns, and exercise
correlate with higher frequencies. So why during the winter months do we get
sick more often than any other time of the year?
1. Sugar on the Rise:
We (as mammals in general) love our
sugar. We consume sugar during holidays, celebrations, any occasion, and even just
because we feel like it. During these winter months, in which illnesses are
running rampant, we increase our intakes of sugary snacks, desserts,
energy-boosters, and drinks. For example, our Halloween highlights are candy
and sugary drinks, our Thanksgiving highlights are decadent pies and puddings, and
at Christmas and New Year’s we love our hot chocolate, pies, and
other enriched sweet goodies. Sugar actually suppresses the immune system, and essentially shuts down certain functions for natural immune defense. In many modern cultures, we don’t only eat high levels of sugar on these
four holidays, but nearly every day in between as well. Talk about frequency depletion.Sugar is also addictive4. In the recent documentary on sugar, entitled “Fed Up”5, a study was highlighted on rats and sugar versus cocaine. It was noted that 43 cocaine-addicted laboratory rats were given the choice of cocaine or sugar water over a 15-day period [and] 93 percent[,] or 40 out of 43 chose sugar.5 I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but frankly, it seems this may be the most vicious cycle damaging our immune systems.
2. Separation from Nature.
Whether you believe God created the Earth for our benefit, and/or whether you believe
that we all evolved together, the fact is that we are a part of nature, and we
thrive better in our natural habitat. There's just something about the great
outdoors that gives us energy, joy, and fulfillment. Getting a “breath of fresh
air” really does help raise our spirits.6 Then it hit me
that most airborne pathogens survive, incubate, multiply, and are spread
indoors, because indoors are isolated from the cleansing elements of nature. Nature
cleanses water, the earth, and why do we think we are exempt from the cleansing
powers of nature. I know that sounds like a hippie statement, but no wonder we
feel our vitality lifted after a nice day outside. In the winter months, we spend more time
indoors, because, in my opinion, it is more comfortable inside when it’s cold. Another
epiphany occurred to me when I was reading through some Christmas literature
about where the symbols of Christmas come from, and the article stated that "Greenery
was used to lift people’s spirits during the long winter and remind them that
spring was not far away."7 Being close to nature (even bringing it inside)
lifts our spirits, and when we are uplifted, our frequencies rise.
and our frequency levels). The other day I was flipping through an old Dog Training Manual I found on my floor, and it stated “respiratory diseases may affect the dog because he is forced to live in a human environment rather than a natural doggy environment". Interesting.
Whether you believe God created the Earth for our benefit, and/or whether you believe
that we all evolved together, the fact is that we are a part of nature, and we
thrive better in our natural habitat. There's just something about the great
outdoors that gives us energy, joy, and fulfillment. Getting a “breath of fresh
air” really does help raise our spirits.6 Then it hit me
that most airborne pathogens survive, incubate, multiply, and are spread
indoors, because indoors are isolated from the cleansing elements of nature. Nature
cleanses water, the earth, and why do we think we are exempt from the cleansing
powers of nature. I know that sounds like a hippie statement, but no wonder we
feel our vitality lifted after a nice day outside. In the winter months, we spend more time
indoors, because, in my opinion, it is more comfortable inside when it’s cold. Another
epiphany occurred to me when I was reading through some Christmas literature
about where the symbols of Christmas come from, and the article stated that "Greenery
was used to lift people’s spirits during the long winter and remind them that
spring was not far away."7 Being close to nature (even bringing it inside)
lifts our spirits, and when we are uplifted, our frequencies rise.and our frequency levels). The other day I was flipping through an old Dog Training Manual I found on my floor, and it stated “respiratory diseases may affect the dog because he is forced to live in a human environment rather than a natural doggy environment". Interesting.
3. Traditional Stress.
With the demands, schedule changes, travel expenditures, and higher expectations to make everything perfect, we certainly set health hazards for ourselves. We plow through the traditions of holiday shopping and who's going to be in charge of what for holiday meals and entertainment, which also derails normal routines (especially healthier eating and exercise8). Then, in the midst of these days, I've often noticed people slip in a depressed rut, feeling as though “life isn't the way I want it...again...at the end of another rear" etc. We really should take things a little easier for ourselves, pat ourselves on the back, and reward ourselves with a soothing bath and early bed time.
4. Caffeine and Narcolepsy.
Now this might be a result of all these parties and gatherings in these isolated-from-nature locations, high sugar intakes and upset stomachs, or just the excitement of the season, but this lack of sleep also brings your energy down and increases your need for sleep9. This cycle can make us somewhat narcoleptic, until crash-time on your pillow, which is probably our body screaming at you because you’ve made our health all out-of-whack. If you’ve ever taken Benjamin Franklin’s advice and have gone to bed early and gotten up early consistently, you do know how refreshing it is. However, it is extremely unpopular with all the festivities late in the evening and then we are faced with the dilemma of waking up early and not getting sufficient sleep for the day ahead, or sleeping in and keeping up the sluggish sleep cycle9.
5. Mash the Couch Potato.
Exercise is a good friend to health in many aspects. For one, it keeps the body "on schedule" better8. You may have noticed that exercise not only gives you more energy, but it also helps you sleep better, and often teaches you how to eat better. For example, when engaging in consistently exercise, the consequences of eating junk food afterward can be unbearable, but high protein foods (not high sugar) foods can really hit the spot. Exercise also quickens our metabolism, which helps us digest our food better, and increases the regularity of our digestive output8. An active body means an active metabolism, which often eliminates that sluggish, depressed, and lazy gene.
Exercise is a good friend to health in many aspects. For one, it keeps the body "on schedule" better8. You may have noticed that exercise not only gives you more energy, but it also helps you sleep better, and often teaches you how to eat better. For example, when engaging in consistently exercise, the consequences of eating junk food afterward can be unbearable, but high protein foods (not high sugar) foods can really hit the spot. Exercise also quickens our metabolism, which helps us digest our food better, and increases the regularity of our digestive output8. An active body means an active metabolism, which often eliminates that sluggish, depressed, and lazy gene.
Tips to Not Fall into These Traps
How we can get out of these seasonal cycles and stay healthy throughout the year? First, we must realize that we CAN let go of certain traditions that are detrimental to our health, or change them to fit our needs. Before slamming your emergency brake of "I can't change the tradition or I'm going to have angry mobs attacking me with a....", take a deep breath. I think we can all agree that if those friends and family you gather with really love you, they'd rather see you healthy (not making them sick), and actually SEE you because you aren't harboring some nasty virus in bed. I know they'd like to see you healthy above all else (assuming your family gets along).
Now that we've established that, might I add that
replacing overloaded and nutrition-lacking foods with healthier replacements is
an option? The internet is full of tips, recipes, and ways to replace this
ingredient with that one. You have plenty of time between now and then to
experiment with healthier dessert options, meat glazes, and dressings. You
might find that your mother-in-law or co-worker actually likes it better than
the old recipe. Her system will like you better for it too, unless you gave her
bean brownies and she's going to have flatulence the rest of her evening (no
offence to mother-in-laws).
How we can get out of these seasonal cycles and stay healthy throughout the year? First, we must realize that we CAN let go of certain traditions that are detrimental to our health, or change them to fit our needs. Before slamming your emergency brake of "I can't change the tradition or I'm going to have angry mobs attacking me with a....", take a deep breath. I think we can all agree that if those friends and family you gather with really love you, they'd rather see you healthy (not making them sick), and actually SEE you because you aren't harboring some nasty virus in bed. I know they'd like to see you healthy above all else (assuming your family gets along).
Now that we've established that, might I add that
replacing overloaded and nutrition-lacking foods with healthier replacements is
an option? The internet is full of tips, recipes, and ways to replace this
ingredient with that one. You have plenty of time between now and then to
experiment with healthier dessert options, meat glazes, and dressings. You
might find that your mother-in-law or co-worker actually likes it better than
the old recipe. Her system will like you better for it too, unless you gave her
bean brownies and she's going to have flatulence the rest of her evening (no
offence to mother-in-laws).In addition to making food that will sustain, it would benefit also to exercise through the holidays, including on Christmas if it is one of your normal exercise days the week. This will keep your metabolism up, your digestion up, energy up, which will lead to better sleep. Really thinking about each tradition one by one and setting limits and expectations for yourself before the holidays arrive at your doorsteps is key. It prepares you and prevents you from falling into the cycles and attitudes of “I’ve already slipped up and I might as well keep slipping up until it’s all over”. Perhaps enjoying winter activities adequately dressed for the weather will keep our attitudes and spirits up, and be healthy replacements for some of those late-night and sugary traditions.
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1. "Out in the Cold." Harvard Health Letter (
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2. Bio-Vibrational Frequency. Coherent Resources, Inc. http://coherentresources.co
3. Walworth, Natalia, and Chris Mayenschein. "Chapter 8." Soul
of the Soldier: Alternative Therapies for Stress, Trauma and PTSD. By Dawn Hutkowski. Baraboo, WI: Lulu.com, 2008.
66-68. Print.
4. Avena, Nicole M., Pedro Rada, and Bartley G. Hoebel. "Evidence for Sugar Addiction: Behavioral and Neurochemical Effects of Intermittent, Excessive Sugar Intake." Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews 32.1 (2008): 20-39. Web.
5. “Fed Up”. Dir. Stephanie Soechtig. An Examination of America's Obesity Epidemic and the Food Industry's Role in Aggravating It. 2014. Documentary.
6. How To Raise and Train a Golden Retriever, by Evelyn Miller, Page 20
5. “Fed Up”. Dir. Stephanie Soechtig. An Examination of America's Obesity Epidemic and the Food Industry's Role in Aggravating It. 2014. Documentary.
6. How To Raise and Train a Golden Retriever, by Evelyn Miller, Page 20
7. CHRISTMAS TREE’S AND OTHER GREENERY.
8. Jeukendrup, Asker E., and Michael Gleeson. Sport Nutrition: An Introduction to Energy Production and Performance. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics, 2004. Print.
9. Sleepless in America. National Institutes of Health. National Geographic Channel, 2014. Documentary.
