9 Health benefits of cucumber
An article written by *Dr Mercola mercola.com

Cucumbers belong to the same plant family as squash, pumpkin, and watermelon (the Cucurbitaceae family). Like watermelon, cucumbers are made up of mostly (95 percent) water, which means eating them on a hot summer day can help you stay hydrated.

However, there's reason to eat cucumbers all year long. With vitamin K, B vitamins, copper, potassium, vitamin C, and manganese, cucumbers can help you to avoid nutrient deficiencies that are widespread among those eating a typical American diet.

Plus, cucumbers contain unique polyphenols and other compounds that may help reduce your risk of chronic diseases and much, much more.

9 Reasons to Eat Cucumbers

1. Protect Your Brain

Cucumbers contain an anti-inflammatory flavonol called fisetin that appears to play an important role in brain health. In addition to improving your memory and protecting your nerve cells from age-related decline,1 fisetin has been found to prevent progressive memory and learning impairments in mice with Alzheimer's disease.2

2. Reduce Your Risk of Cancer

Cucumbers contain polyphenols called lignans (pinoresinol, lariciresinol, and secoisolariciresinol), which may help to lower your risk of breast, uterine, ovarian, and prostate cancers.3 They also contain phytonutrients called cucurbitacins, which also have anti-cancer properties. According to the George Mateljan Foundation:4

"Scientists have already determined that several different signaling pathways (for example, the JAK-STAT and MAPK pathways) required for cancer cell development and survival can be blocked by activity of cucurbitacins."

3. Fight Inflammation

Cucumbers may help to "cool" the inflammatory response in your body, and animal studies suggest that cucumber extract helps reduce unwanted inflammation, in part by inhibiting the activity of pro-inflammatory enzymes (including cyclo-oxygenase 2, or COX-2).5

4. Antioxidant Properties

Cucumbers contain numerous antioxidants, including the well-known vitamin C and beta-carotene. They also contain antioxidant flavonoids, such as quercetin, apigenin, luteolin, and kaempferol,6 which provide additional benefits.

For instance, quercetin is an antioxidant that many believe prevents histamine release—making quercetin-rich foods "natural antihistamines." Kaempferol, meanwhile, may help fight cancer and lower your risk of chronic diseases including heart disease.
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Quantum Physicists have researched tirelessly the origins of matter.

Initially it was thought that the molecule was the smallest form of matter. This was soon rejected with the discovery of the atom and following that the particle.


Still searching they have been led to the realization that in order to find the true origin of matter they must look beyond just material substances, and begin to explore the field of energy. 

Their research into energy and search to identify the appearance of matter led to the latest revelation within the world of Quantum Physics, the "String theory".

As a result of a perfect mathematical calculation, that in over 40 years has not be proven wrong, Physicists have determined that the shape and structure of the matter we perceive is actually made up of tiny vibrating filaments called strings.

Vibrations caused by sound... concluding that matter as the ancient civilizations claimed is created by sound.

Vibrational therapies - voice, vibration, energy, working at the quantum physics level make the molecular changes that we notice by 'feeling more energetic' or 'better' at the completion of each of our Fusion Therapy sessions. 

"The day science begins to study non-physical phenomena, it will make more progress in one decade than in all the previous centuries of its existence."  Nikola Tesla 

What we've always thought and believed to have had a strong possibility of being true, 'that vibration effects and change our DNA'.

A Russian research team led by biophysicist and molecular biologist Pjotr Garjajev has proved sound and vibration caused by sound can transform DNA.

Unlike Western scientists they refused to accept that the 90% of our DNA referred to as junk DNA held no value and in an effort to prove this they paired linguists with geneticists to study the impact of vibration and language on Human DNA.

What their research uncovered was completely unexpected - they discovered that human DNA stores data like a computer's memory system, with our genetic code using grammar rules and syntax just like human language!

It appears that all human languages are simply verbalizations of our DNA and perhaps even more astounding was the discovery by the team that living human DNA can be changed and rearranged with spoken words and phrases simply by using the right frequency.

The work of Pjotr Garjajev and his team provides scientific evidence as to why the mantra's and chanting used by the Yogis and Rabbi's throughout history have such a powerful and positive effect on human beings - Our DNA is inherently programmed to respond to language (which is essential sound and vibrations)

Dr. Pillai says: "This gives hope that by manipulating sounds we can all reach the highest intelligence."  Dr. Pillai

This Russian research, scientifically assists us to appreciate how  affirmations, subconscious training, hypnosis, Neuro-Kinesiology, Brain Gym, Vibrational Healing and the like can have such strong effects on the human mind and body. This gives us further great hope for the future!

For more on this article, please read below.......

Clinically helping pregnant women and their unborn child. Some simple, safe things you can use.

Working with & balancing a Mother and her unborn infant is one of the most rewarding experiences I can ever be blessed with as a therapist. 
The energy of both, when balanced seems 'magnified' and 'magical', if that makes sense.

My experience now with countless clients using Integrated Healing (IH) & Neuro-Kinesiology, is that the balance process is always a shared one with Mum & baby, often with a different correction and support needed for baby to Mum. 

It's so gentle and appears to come from an 'unconditionally loving' bond where each soul appears to be more deeply settled and connected. It's a real privilege to witness and help them to facilitate. 

With this level of balancing therapy, even the most predictively, difficult birth, seems to always go off without a hitch. I call this 'Magic'. 

The level of grace, health, bonding, ease of feeding and joy acknowledged by the mother consistently lets me know how important this early work can be for the greater outcome. (... and I get lots of precious new born cuddles!! Life can't get better that that!) 

I have many, many incredibly touching stories about working with Mum’s and their precious foetus over the years.
 
To be able to assist a woman, often from preparing her body before pregnancy, throughout the full term of her pregnancy and for a quick healthy recovery, glowing and bouncing back with vibrance and energy. To witness the result of a healthy baby and complication free birth is priceless. I feel so blessed. 

Some simple, safe and effective techniques you can use:
1. Reduce your stress. Your baby feels what you feel and can be impacted by chronic stress or anxiety.
              Place the flat palm of your hand across your forehead. Hold gently for 1 to 2 minutes while 
              you take long slow breathes.
2. Rub in a clockwise direction around your belly (navel) with the flat or your hand five to ten times 
              to help relax these tight muscles. This also helps calm your over active baby.
3. Drink plenty of water to help you and your babies development.
4. Get plenty of rest. Put your feet up for a period of time each day to help with swollen ankles and 
             aching legs.
5. Enjoy your pregnancy. It's a precious time for you to grow and bond with your baby so sing freely, 
             dance freely and laugh loudly. This all helps your health and your baby too.
6. Allow plenty of 'nesting time' a month or more before the birth. This is important on all levels for 
            you both.
Again, thanks to source, IH and Neuro-Kinesiology for these effective, natural therapy systems.

With great health, energy and a touch of magic.
Lee-Anne MacLeod

Neuroplasticity, heart connections and Epigenetic
Often we have destructive, unconscious patterns of stress, that keep repeating themselves and sabotaging relationships or situations. We become frustrated, lose efficiency, often resulting in poor communication, relationship problems or break down and failure in many areas of our lives. 
Most Learning difficulties and stresses in our worlds can be simply discovered and 're-wired' leaving us free to be relaxed, successful, happy, have great relationships and to enjoy our gifts. 

Often we have destructive, unconscious patterns of stress, that keep repeating themselves and sabotaging relationships or situations. We become frustrated, lose efficiency, often resulting in poor communication, relationship problems or break down and failure in many areas of our lives. 
Most Learning difficulties and stresses in our worlds can be simply discovered and 're-wired' leaving us free to be relaxed, successful, happy, have great relationships and to enjoy our gifts. 

                          By using the power of our brain's neuroplasticity, heart connections and         
                                  Epigenetic's , anything is possible -  Heart and Brain Coherence

Here is an article by the HeartMath Institute that will explain more about this exciting field of research.

Stay in your heart with joy and great health.
Lee-Anne MacLeod

                      Seven Year Case Study
                         “WHEELCHAIR TO DANCING”
                                   PARKINSON DISEASE

* Some Conference papers presented by Lee-Anne MacLeod:
    The Australian Kinesiology Association
* The Touch For Health and Professional Kinesiology Assoc of West Australia
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Parkinson's Disease is a progressive, degenerative, non-fatal neurological condition, which affects the control of body movements. It is not contagious and there is no firm evidence to suggest that it is a genetic condition. Symptoms result from the progressive degeneration of neuronal (nerve) cells located in the substantia nigra (middle area of the brain). This causes a deficiency in dopamine, a chemical neurotransmitter (messenger) necessary for smooth, controlled movements. The symptoms of Parkinson's appear when about 70 per cent of the dopamine-producing cells in the body cease to function normally. 

The Basal Ganglia, in the caudate nucleus, are neurons that liberate the neurotransmitter acetylcholine (ACh).  Although the level of ACh does not change as the level of Dopamine (DA) declines, the imbalance of neurotransmitter activity  » too little DA and too much Ach, is thought to bring about most of the symptoms.

Acupuncture Point Stomach 36 or 'St36' is great to assist vitality, chronic fatigue, general tiredness, digestion, post surgery, lack of endurance and frustration caused through exhaustion.  It helps get 'your system moving' and may help with constipation too.

A really great point to know for us and our family.

To find this energy point, place your finger tip four finger widths below the outside/front of the knee, just on the side of  your shin bone.  When you flex your feet up and own a few times, you'll feel a muscle move. St36 is just underneath this muscle. Press into this point firmly for up to two minutes. This requires deep pressure unless it's sore. It will often be sore if your body is struggling. So it's nice to do in any case for health maintenance.

This point can be used several times a day to discover it's greatest health benefits.  

Stay happy and well,
Lee-Anne MacLeod :-)