I'm not the most opinionated guy anymore. Time and experience have both taught me that there is an inverse relationship between the number of opinions I hold and my level of contentment with life. So, generally speaking, most of what I do in my clinic is listen, and do my best to help people overcome the challenges they perceive as real in their lives. The less I focus on what I think is right for them, the more I am able to allow what is truly right for them in that moment to come through.
For now, at least, that has been working quite well.
Today I took that to a whole new level, and the results were absolutely stunning. The story follows. But, first, I want to set up the context so you understand how amazing this is.
Every new patient in my clinic must first complete a free 30-minute consultation. I do this for two reasons. First, I don't like to take money just for being me. I like to receive money in exchange for doing my work. If somebody comes to me and I honestly feel like I cannot help them, then I don't want to even initiate a formal doctor/patient relationship with them, and I definitely don't expect any payment. This, for me, keeps things clean and simple, and helps me sleep better at night.
The other reason I like the 30-minute consults is that there really is no pressure on anybody to do anything except be in the same room and have a discussion about possibilities. That type of energy, to me, is a wonderful way to begin a relationship with my new patients. They tell me their story, I listen and offer my honest assessment of whether I think I can help them, and some initial ideas about how we might go about it. From that initial visit, the stage is set for some very interesting healing possibilities, and in some way I think that becomes part of the healing energy that carries forward.
So, today I was doing a consultation. After hearing the story about what the main issue was, and asking a few questions to get some more specific information, I already had a good idea of where the root issue was.
The next thing I did was ask her, "So, what do YOU think the main problem is here?"
She paused. I think she was a little taken aback by the question. After all, I'm sure the majority of doctors never ask their patients this question. The usual process in conventional medicine is to order lab tests, read the results, and go forward from there. Not that this process doesn't work, because it can be amazingly precise.
But, in my world I almost never use lab tests. The only "studies" I do are a careful and complete investigation of the living, breathing bodymind that is sitting right there in front of me. And, trust me, there is a LOT of information within that realm if you know how to see it.
But, I digress. So, I asked her what she thought the problem was. And, her answer was simple, to the point, almost matter of fact... And, it was EXACTLY the same thing I was thinking.
In our quest for greater, faster, newer, more advanced technology, it is easy to forget that the greatest, most profound, and incomparable technology of all lives and breathes right here, inside each of us. That we literally ARE part of, infused with, and living within something that no human could have ever imagined, created, or engineered.
You can call it the Universe, God, Spirit, Christ, or whatever you want to call it. The bottom line is that each of us is part of it, and we can all tap into its wisdom. In fact, we already do whether we know it or not.
The question is, do you TRUST it? Or, do you QUESTION it? I can tell you, unequivocally, undoubtedly, that when you learn to hear and TRUST the wisdom that is already within you, the answer to every question arrives at the precise moment you need it, and your path becomes much less of a struggle.
My new patient above (and, yes, she will be coming to see me in a week for her full intake appointment) already knows the theme of her problem. And, I assure you that, without a doubt, your intuition is leading you in facing your current challenges.
The question is, will you follow?
Chris Axelrad, M.S.O.M., L. Ac., FABORM, director of the Axelrad Clinic for Natural Women's Healthcare, is a recognized expert in women's health, natural treatment of hormone imbalance, and fertility enhancement using Traditional Chinese Medicine integrated with conventional medical knowledge. He is known for his easy-going manner and sincere compassion for his patients.
Mr. Axelrad provides coaching and support to patients across the country via his remote treatment programs, and he also maintains a busy full-time specialty clinical practice in Houston, TX. Visit the clinic website to schedule your free 30-minute initial consultation.
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With Infertility May Come Sexual Dysfunction on MedicineNet.com
Infertile women face an increased risk for sexual dysfunction, a new study reports.
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From: http://ping.fm/b6zJt
Thursday, April 8, 2010
How's Your Internal Climate?
It's an absolutely picture-perfect day here in Houston -- a "Chamber of Commerce" kind of day where there's not a cloud in the sky, the humidity is low, and the temperature is below 80 degrees. There's even a slight breeze blowing, which keeps things feeling light and cool.
On days like this, it's hard for me to feel tired or sluggish. There's something about the crisp, clean air and full-throttle sunshine that awakens me. I'm sure I'm not alone in that sentiment.
As I was driving to my clinic this morning, relishing the amazing weather, I started thinking about something I learned during my training in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It's the principle of the microcosm.
The ancient medical sages maintain that as humans living on Earth, we are PART of nature, not separate from it. We are not just IN the environment, the environment is in us. There really is no separation between what is happening inside our bodies and what is happening outside. We only THINK that there is a barrier.
Days like today only highlight that wisdom for me, and make me even more sure and certain about its veracity. And, because I practice the system of medicine from where this wisdom emanates, it makes me more certain about the treatments and therapies I prescribe to my patients.
When someone comes to me, I'm not trying to diagnose a disease. Instead, I'm listening and observing so I can understand what their internal climate is. Are they too hot (inflamed)? Are they cold and damp (poor circulation, slow metabolism)? Have they become too hot and dry (dehydrated), or overly humid (sluggish metabolism and excess mucus/fluid)? There are a host of other facets that go into this evaluation, but in the end it is always about the BIG picture. This way, the treatment can get to the root of the issue, and quick.
So, I want to ask you, how is your internal climate these days? Do you feel light, active, cool, and crisp, like today's beautiful Houston weather? Or, has heat, cold, damp, or dryness settled in and started causing imbalances that can manifest as poor sleep, digestive problems, skin conditions, hormonal imbalance, depression, anxiety, etc.?
The conventional medical model has a tough time with these concepts, and this is because science is all about DIVIDING things into smaller and smaller components in order to understand them. This obsession with separation and division means that, for the most part, science observes human phenomena as being separate from the natural environment in which they occur. Lab tests are done in a lab, and almost no account is taken of external environment, climate or other factors. In fact, the goal of scientists doing studies is to ELIMINATE as much outside influence as possible.
While this practice has obviously proven useful in many ways, and has led to many amazing discoveries, it has also caused us to largely forget that we are in and of nature, and that nature's intelligence still lives, breathes, and speaks through our bodies.
Chris Axelrad, M.S.O.M., L. Ac., FABORM, director of the Axelrad Clinic for Natural Women's Healthcare, is a recognized expert in women's health, natural treatment of hormone imbalance, and fertility enhancement using Traditional Chinese Medicine integrated with conventional medical knowledge. He is known for his easy-going manner and sincere compassion for his patients.
Mr. Axelrad provides coaching and support to patients across the country via his remote treatment programs, and he also maintains a busy full-time specialty clinical practice in Houston, TX. Visit the clinic website to schedule your free 30-minute initial consultation.
On days like this, it's hard for me to feel tired or sluggish. There's something about the crisp, clean air and full-throttle sunshine that awakens me. I'm sure I'm not alone in that sentiment.
As I was driving to my clinic this morning, relishing the amazing weather, I started thinking about something I learned during my training in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It's the principle of the microcosm.
The ancient medical sages maintain that as humans living on Earth, we are PART of nature, not separate from it. We are not just IN the environment, the environment is in us. There really is no separation between what is happening inside our bodies and what is happening outside. We only THINK that there is a barrier.
Days like today only highlight that wisdom for me, and make me even more sure and certain about its veracity. And, because I practice the system of medicine from where this wisdom emanates, it makes me more certain about the treatments and therapies I prescribe to my patients.
When someone comes to me, I'm not trying to diagnose a disease. Instead, I'm listening and observing so I can understand what their internal climate is. Are they too hot (inflamed)? Are they cold and damp (poor circulation, slow metabolism)? Have they become too hot and dry (dehydrated), or overly humid (sluggish metabolism and excess mucus/fluid)? There are a host of other facets that go into this evaluation, but in the end it is always about the BIG picture. This way, the treatment can get to the root of the issue, and quick.
So, I want to ask you, how is your internal climate these days? Do you feel light, active, cool, and crisp, like today's beautiful Houston weather? Or, has heat, cold, damp, or dryness settled in and started causing imbalances that can manifest as poor sleep, digestive problems, skin conditions, hormonal imbalance, depression, anxiety, etc.?
The conventional medical model has a tough time with these concepts, and this is because science is all about DIVIDING things into smaller and smaller components in order to understand them. This obsession with separation and division means that, for the most part, science observes human phenomena as being separate from the natural environment in which they occur. Lab tests are done in a lab, and almost no account is taken of external environment, climate or other factors. In fact, the goal of scientists doing studies is to ELIMINATE as much outside influence as possible.
While this practice has obviously proven useful in many ways, and has led to many amazing discoveries, it has also caused us to largely forget that we are in and of nature, and that nature's intelligence still lives, breathes, and speaks through our bodies.
Chris Axelrad, M.S.O.M., L. Ac., FABORM, director of the Axelrad Clinic for Natural Women's Healthcare, is a recognized expert in women's health, natural treatment of hormone imbalance, and fertility enhancement using Traditional Chinese Medicine integrated with conventional medical knowledge. He is known for his easy-going manner and sincere compassion for his patients.
Mr. Axelrad provides coaching and support to patients across the country via his remote treatment programs, and he also maintains a busy full-time specialty clinical practice in Houston, TX. Visit the clinic website to schedule your free 30-minute initial consultation.
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