Reiki and Autism

April is Autism Awareness Month and I wanted to take this opportunity to spotlight ways in which Reiki can offer comfort and support to those affected by Autism and Aspergers. One of the most profound effects of Reiki is that it produces an almost immediate sense of well being and peace. Anxiety and social phobias are some of the most common symptoms displayed in those with Autism. By utilizing Reiki in children and adults, the intense emotion and fear of their anxiety attacks can be lessened. Another attribute of Reiki treatments is that Reiki can help recipients sleep better and work to sleep more soundly. Reiki can relieve muscle tension and pain, as well as help to enable the recipient to become more in tune with their bodies and not see them as a source of stress or discomfort. Reiki is performed fully clothed and can be performed with light or no touch for those with issues being touched or who have stranger phobias. Reiki has been studied by researchers at the National Institutes of Health and has been shown to reduce pain, anxiety, and to promote healing in a variety of conditions and individuals. While not a cure per se, Reiki is currently being used in some of the top Hospitals and Treatment Centers in the United States for such conditions as Cancer, PTSD, and Autism. Reiki helps promote balance in the body in the physical, emotional and metaphysical realms. The "Ki" or Life Force energy is the target of the Reiki Practitioner. He or she works to enable a positive flow of this energy and seeks to correct imbalances and faulty wiring.

Reiki is also an excellent treatment for the caregivers and support staff who work with those affected by autism. Caregivers burn out and become frustrated, depressed and often overwhelmed with the daily grind of providing round the clock, tireless care. Caregivers should prioritize their own health and well being, as they are sometimes the only support for those in their care and if they lose energy or perspective the task at hand becomes that much harder.

If you or a loved one are affected by Autism or one of the Spectrum disorders, consider adding Reiki to your wellness portfolio. Reiki works on a whole other level and can bring unanticipated help and guidance to a confusing and senseless condition. Help is available and I encourage you to experience the healing potential of Reiki for yourself.

For more information, please feel free to email me via Soul Centered Health for more information on Reiki and Mind-Body-Spirit Wellness. soulcenteredhealth@yahoo.com

Five reasons to consider Reiki

Reiki is a healing modality with origins in Japan. It is used to balance the body's energy and to foster a sense of relaxation and peace. Reiki can be a highly effective tool when used with traditional therapies in the war against diseases such as Cancer, Diabetes, High Blood Pressure and more. Reiki is also a good stand alone therapy and has a variety of uses to help in healing and strengthening of the fortitude and physique. Why consider Reiki?

1. Reiki is performed fully clothed.
For those who are very private or modest, Reiki presents a good option to receive treatment while still maintaining a sense of privacy and decorum. While other options are highly effective, not everyone is open to touch, being disrobed, or being exposed.

2. Reiki can be performed in almost any setting. You can be seated, laying down, at home, or in the practitioner's office. Reiki is mobile and can be performed in emergency situation in addition to rendering first aid. Reiki can and is being done in hospitals to aid in recovery and in pre and post surgical events.

3. Reiki can be performed on people of all ages. Reiki is great for infants, as well as older individuals. Reiki can in fact be used at any age for any species. Reiki is great to maintain health, as well as to aid the constitutions of those who are ill.

4. Reiki can help you with Sleep issues. Reiki can benefit those who are having disturbed rest or difficulty with insomnia. Reiki can help resolve some of the emotional residue which keeps you from sleeping.

5. Reiki has been shown to be effective in reducing pain. In a recent study, patients who underwent a breast biopsy were given Reiki post surgery. The patients who received the Reiki, expressed less pain, and their recovery time was shortened as compared to those who were not offered Reiki.

If you or a loved one are ill, overwhelmed or looking for balance in your life and body-Reiki is a great way to bring balance and harmony back to your body, mind, and spirit. At Soul Centered Health, Reiki is one of the chief modalities I use to help people who are suffering or who are serious about changing various parts of their lives. For more information please feel free to contact me or to schedule a healing Reiki session. soulcenteredhealth@yahoo.com

Get a Bikini Bod with Hypnosis

Spring is here and before you know it, summer will beckon with barbeques, beach trips, and bikini's. If the very thought of baring your assets, puts you in a panic, then there is an easy, drugfree way to get the body you want. Hypnosis is quick, painless, and easy. You change your thoughts and therefore your life. You can reduce or eliminate cravings, overeating, and find motivation to eat healthier fare. Hypnosis can help you eat less but feel just as satisfied. At Soul Centered Health I design custom plans to help you wrestle free of your food addictions and emotional eating. Obesity is a contributing factor in millions of deaths each year, many of which could have been prevented. Under the guidance of a skilled Hypnotist, you can envision the body you want and think yourself into a thinner, healthier you! For more information on how you too can get the lean, sexy, body you have imagined go to
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Why Choose Hypnosis To Quit Smoking with Eleanor Fineran

Why Choose Hypnosis To Quit Smoking with Eleanor Fineran

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Burnout

You are bored with work or worse yet--totally apathetic regarding the role you play. You are exhausted--all of the time. You are negative--about almost every part of your life, you feel your contributions to things and people around you are meaningless and unappreciated. You have developed a chronic upset stomach or head ache. Chances are you have burnt out.

Burnout is not the same as stress in that when you are burnt out--life is too menial and there is not enough to fulfill you. When stressed--there is too much to handle, too much of the time. People often do not recognize they are burning out--because it is a gradual occurrence. Burnout often shows up in people who have been super committed to their jobs, families, or activities. They lose sight and lose balance and therefore lose incentive and motivation to keep going. Women by the nature of the roles that many of us play in the family and society are overly susceptible to burnout. Caregivers, first responders and those in the helping professions likewise are at increased risk.

Managing burnout is a multi pronged endeavour. Managing the burnout is usually self directed and the individual must take steps to manage their recovery. Recognizing that you may have lost your get up and go--is part of addressing the issue. For some there may have been major life events, while for others--there just hasn't been enough time to enjoy life. Burnout can lead to depression and stress can certainly contribute to burnout.

If you feel that you may be suffering from burnout--chances are you are right. To request a free report on managing burnout or to schedule a free telephone consult to discuss your needs email me today.

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Passing the test

Even though winter winds rage and temperatures plummet--caterpillars slumber safe in their own chrysalis. Sometimes we want change instantly, but sometimes Big, Beautiful, Blessings take time... Is there a lesson you are missing by attempting to circumvent your life trials and tribulations? Are you trying to speed through a rough patch so you can avoid the emotional and spiritual work that you need to process? Unfortunately the Universe will answer this approach by sending you the same or similar lessons over and over until you are ready to submit and learn. If you put in the effort to learn but come up with a false truth--you are likewise doomed to repeat the cycle again. Only by humbling the ego and being open to our highest good are we freed from this winding road. We then soar above obstacles and feel renewed in spirit and resolve. Whatever is presenting in your life as a roadblock, pain, breakdown or loss--could represent a pivotal lesson in your soul's evolution. You are being tempered by experience and could emerge stronger, wiser, and more beautiful in its wake. You must stop and examine the circumstance with fresh eyes, what is the real lesson I am being asked to learn? If God has a spiritual promotion in the works for you, you are no good to God if you repeatedly fail your tests.

Use it or Lose it --Using Flexible Spending Accounts for Alternative Health

Do you have HSA/FSA Health Savings or Flexible Spending Accounts through your employer? Do you have an excess balance remaining in your account from last year? You may be in luck due to the FSA grace period--You have extra time to make a claim against your account**. If you were thinking about an alternative health service and it was not covered by your medical insurance, chances are if you are seeing a provider for a medical condition, with a doctor's referral, you can use your FSA money for payment! Under the IRS guidelines cosmetic procedures such as weight loss services to look better would not qualify, however if your weight is a causal or contributing factor to Diabetes, Heart Disease, Hypertension etc--you could have weight loss Hypnosis to treat your condition. You could use your account to pay for Smoking Cessation, Weight Loss, Stress Management and more. If you have an account for this year--you can use it fund treatment for your holistic medical needs. For more information on how you can use your HSA/FSA contributions at Soul Centered Health--email me at soulcenteredhealth@yahoo.com

**Important Note: You will FORFEIT any money that you do not use in your account(s) by the end of the Benefit Period. This is known as the “use or lose” rule. The Grace Period provides you with an additional 2 ½ months (January 1 to March 15) to incur expenses against your prior year's account. You have until midnight Eastern Time on April 30 following the end of the Benefit Period to file claims for reimbursement for eligible expenses incurred during the previous Benefit Period. We encourage you to carefully plan how much money to contribute to your account(s). The FSAFEDS Calculator at www.FSAFEDS.com can help you calculate allotments based on your individual situation, as well as indicate your potential tax savings. Neither OPM, nor your employing agency, has the authority to make any exception to this IRS rule.