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David Hamilton on Kindness in the Pandemic Age
David Hamilton has authored 10 books, including Th e Little Book of Kindness, How Your Mind Can Heal Your Body and Th e Five Side Eff ects of Kindness. He holds a doctorate in organic chemistry and spent four years in the pharmaceutical industry developing drugs for treating cardiovascular disease and cancer. During clinical research trials, he noticed that a signifi cant number of people experienced health improvements while on fake, or placebo, drugs. Th is inspired a career change more than 20 years ago, when he became a writer and public speaker teaching people how to understand and harness the mindbody connection to improve health.
Have you noticed an increase in kindness during the current pandemic emergency?
I think so. In the past, you said things like, “Hello, how are you?” as a greeting. But now, when people say it, they really mean it. Th ere’s a sense of genuine compassion that I think is coming out in everyone on a scale that I’ve never seen before. We’re feeling empathy for people that are suff ering, but also feeling empathy for each other, because we realize that everyone is in a similar place.
How do you explain this upsurge in kindness during social distancing and isolation?
by Sandra Yeyati We are genetically wired for kindness. Th e genes that produce the kindness hormone are some of the oldest in the human genome, like 500 million years old. So, our natural state is to care, to be kind and compassionate. But in life, we get caught up in everyday stresses and worries—fi nancially, work-wise and in relationships—that oft en obscure that natural tendency to care. When a lot of that stuff is taken away, people’s natural sense of kindness and compassion come to the surface.
Do you see an opportunity for a shift in collective consciousness?
Absolutely. We’ve been called to unify, to recognize that we are part of the same human family. Th ere’s a global outpouring of compassion. We’re transforming, becoming more aware of our own kindness and the needs of other people. On another level, I saw a meme that said, “It feels like the universe has sent us home to our rooms to think about what we’ve done.” Th ere’s research that correlates an increase in viruses and parasites over the last couple of years to a loss in biodiversity due to human action, like knocking down rain forests and humaninduced climate change. Species extinctions are 1,000 to 10,000 times greater today than they’ve ever been in recorded history, except for 65 million years ago
when an asteroid crashed into the Earth and wiped out the dino- saurs. Parasites, viruses and bacteria have nowhere else to go, so they’re jumping species, from bats to humans, for example. We’re being called spiritually not only to be more compassionate and kind to each other, but also to recognize the damage we’re doing to the planet and to be more respectful of nature, the environ- ment and animals.
What are the positive physical effects of kindness?
Physiologically speaking, kindness is the opposite of stress. Where feeling stressed can increase blood pressure, tense the nervous system and suppress the immune system, feelings induced by kindness reduce blood pressure, calm the nervous system and elevate the immune system.
Are certain acts of kindness better than others?
It doesn’t matter what you do. What matters most is that you do it because you mean it; you genuinely have a sense of empathy and want to help someone. All of the physiological benefits of kindness come because the feelings induced by kindness generate what I call kindness hormones, the most important one being oxytocin, which is a female reproductive hormone that also plays a big role in cardiovascular health.
Can a small act of kindness really make a difference in the world?
Absolutely. It’s been charted scientifically that if you do some- thing kind for somebody, that person will be kind or kinder to five other people over the next day or two because of how you made them feel. Those five people will be kind or kinder to five further people, which turns into 25 people, and each of those 25 will be kind to five people, which takes it to 125 people’s lives that can be changed and affected in small and large ways three social steps away from you simply because of one tiny little thing you did.
Sandra Yeyati is a freelance writer in Naples, Florida. Connect at SandraYeyati@gmail.com.
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Vitamin C and Ozone Therapy
for Prevention and Wellness by Linda Sechrist A lthough not conventional medicine’s standard of care, ozone therapy and vitamin C infusion are nonetheless effective measures to consider for prevention and wellness. Both are administered by medical professionals.
Vitamin C
According to the published results of 2018 Vitamin C in the Critically Ill – indications and controversies study in PubMed, vitamin C is recognized for its immune-enhancing eff ects, potent antioxidant properties, and the ability to promote T-cell and natural killer cell proliferation. Among its many other roles, it functions as a specifi c cofactor for biochemical reactions. One of the conclusions reached by researchers that conducted the study is that while some questions remain answered, there is little data to suggest that short-term, high-dose vitamin C would elicit major harm. Doreen DeStefano, an advanced registered nurse practitioner and owner of Root Causes & Holistic Medicine, in Fort Myers, frequently refers to the International Society of Orthomolecular Medicine (ISOM) and the physicians of the Orthomolecular Medicine News Service (OMNS), for current medical research. Advises DeStefano, “An OMNS March release noted, ‘It is very important to maximize the body’s anti-oxidative capacity and natural immunity to prevent and minimize symptoms when a virus attacks the human body. Th e host environment is crucial. Preventing is obviously easier than treating severe illness... Intravenous vitamin C can be used right along with medicines when they are indicated… Th e basis for using high doses of vitamin C to prevent and combat virus-caused illness may be traced back to vitamin C’s early success against polio, fi rst reported in the late 1940s.’” ISOM additionally recommends that along with early high dose intravenous vitamin C, taking vitamin D 3 , magnesium, zinc and seDoreen DeStefano
Ozone Th erapy
Dr. Carol Roberts, medical director for the Naples Center of Functional Medicine, advises there are several methods for administering ozone therapy. Th e fi rst, “Major autohemotherapy (MAH), is similar to an IV vitamin drip. Th e diff erence is that an individual’s blood is fi rst withdrawn from a vein into an IV bag. Medical ozone is then infused into the bag. Aft er blood and ozone are mixed together, the mixture is then dripped back into an individual’s vein,” says Roberts, who advises that ozone therapy can also be transdermal, and that some dentists use it to sterilize cavitations. Sue Mahany, owner of SPARK Health Technologies, LLC, in North Naples, facilitates transdermal sessions using hyperthermic ozone and carbonic acid transdermal technology (HOCATT). During a 30-minute HOCATT session in a personal ozone steam sauna, an individual sits with only their head exposed to the air while their body receives the benefi ts of ozone through their skin, along with carbonic acid, steam, photon light and oxygen. During a session, the individual is inhaling pure oxygen delivered via two small tubes inserted into the nasal passages. Th e system helps to boost the immune system, reduce stress, rebalance hormones and boost energy. “Ozone and vitamin C are powerful tools for stopping a virus dead in tracks at any stage. Th e tragedy is nobody is listening in the U.S., while thousands of doctors are using it in Europe,” advises Roberts. Never inhale ozone. If it enters the mouth, nose or eyes, it can burn and cause coughing, nausea, vomiting or headaches. Dr. Carol Roberts
Local Resources
Naples Center for Functional Medicine, 800 Goodlette Rd., Naples. Call 239-649-7400 or visit NaplesCFM.com. See ad, page 59.
Root Causes Holistic Health & Medicine, 12734 Kenwood Lane, Ste. 84. Call 239-425-2900, email Frank.RootCauses@gmail.com or visit RtCausesMD.com.
SPARK Health Technologies, 11983 N. Tamiami Tr., Ste. 150, Naples. Call 802-752-6342 or visit HocattUSA.com. See ad, page 17.
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Crystals and Gemstones for Calming Anxious Minds by Deborah Nelson D ay aft er day of living life under the constant, chronic cycle of stress and uncertainty brought about by the current pandemic makes it diffi cult to feel centered and safe. Although stress is an inevitable part of life, when it becomes excessive, it can lead to debilitating anxiety, fear, worry or even panic attacks. Anxiety is one of many conditions that respond well to therapeutic gems. Turning to the natural, gently supportive remedy of healing crystals and gemstones can be a way to alleviate unsettling feelings, release stress and feel calmer. Unlike medication, which is all about treating the symptoms, using calming crystals for anxiety and stress relief helps to calm and heal mind, body and spirit. Crystals can be tucked into a pocket or purse, worn near the skin and placed around the home as a gentle reminder to care for ourselves on a deeper level. Spend some time arranging gemstones in patterns or grids. For the most eff ective stress relief, try holding or being near healing crystals while meditating or resting. Th e energy of crystals works best by setting aside any skepticism about their capabilities. Begin by selecting a crystal and holding it gently within the palms of the hands. Relax and allow the crystal to help quiet the mind and reconnect to the universally healing vibrations of the Earth. Open the mind and senses to feel the subtle calming energy. Today, a volume of books exists on the subject of gemstones and crystals, as well as what each is best used for and how they can be arranged in patterns and grids. Working with the healing power of crystals takes time and practice. Th e more time spent with crystals the more peaceful, gentle, healing energy can be felt.
Amethyst provides clarity when feeling confused, alleviates anxiety and helps establish a sense of emotional control. Angelite provides gentle, calming and support and aids in sorting out confusion. Black tourmaline shields us from negative energy and electromagnetic pollution. Blue lace agate eases anxiety and calms nervous energy. Celestite helps in gaining understanding and promotes inner peace. Fluorite helps in letting go of grief and lessens the fear of change. Labradorite protects from irrational fears and helps in fi nding order in chaos. Lepidolite is calming and encourages patience and optimism. Rose quartz calms emotions; invites love and relieves frustration. Sodalite calms the mind and eases panic attacks.
Deborah Nelson is the owner of Silver Eagle Gallery. For more information, call 239-403-3033. Silver Eagle Gallery is located at 850 Fift h Ave. S., in Naples. For more information, visit SilverEagleGallery.com. See ad, page 41.
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