A story and some acupoints for self-care. The power of acupressure and the heart is described by cardiologist nurse Elizabeth Monson and several suggestions for calming the heart.
Acupressure in the ER
Cardiac Care Nurse Elizabeth Monson, CRNP shares her remarkable story of using acupressure in the ER during an arrhythmia situation to stabilize the patient until treatment could be maintained in the case study book Empowering Whole-Being Health by Soul Lightening International now Insight Acupressureedited by Cathy Miller, Ac. LMT, and Deanna Waggy, OTR.
“Stabilizing Arrhythmia: Ventricular Tachycardia”
Elizabeth Monson tells the tale:
“A 67 year-old patient was admitted to the hospital for dizziness, shortness of breath and intermittent atrial fibrillation. The cardiology team was called for increasing runs of a fast, wide, complex tachycardia that was ultimately diagnosed as ventricular tachycardia.
During our intake interview, the acupressure point Heart 7, Spirit Gate, was held. After two minutes of holding the Heart 7 point the patient converted to sinus bradycardia and he reported feeling “much better”.
I released the point and he immediately went back to ventricular tachycardia. The cardiologist requested acupressure continue until an intravenous antiarrhythmic medication could be administered.
This experience illustrates the potential role of acupressure in emergency care. For this patient, a single acupoint served as a stabilizing bridge from diagnosis to treatment.”
Heart Focused Acupressure
Heart 7 acupoint is located at the inner wrist in line with the pinky finger. Simply hold that point and breathe to calm down or you can meditate using this point to help yourself come home to yourself. We use a curved stretch into an acupoint like a comma or a smile. The body relates to curves, like the curves of the spine, for movement.
In this illustration from The SEVA Stress Release from Insight Acupressure, we are holding Heart 7, Spirit Gate, at the inner wrist at the base of the pinky and Heart 1, Utmost Source, in the armpit together to create a strong circuit clearing the Heart Meridian Channel of the body. We approach The Heart and The Heart Meridian with the utmost reverence as it is considered the Emperor or Empress of the body and as such is protected and highly honored.
Supporting The Heart
One practice that you can do to support the heart is simply holding one acupoint and breathing or holding your hands over your heart (see illustration below) and breathing. Like a meditation. Even for a minute can be beneficial.
Insight Acupressure offers The SEVA Stress Releaseclasses which was created after 9/11 to help to alleviate shock and stress in the world. It is easy to do and I offer it here for FREE. Use it in good health. Ah So!
Yolanda Beckers is the Director of the Innerlight Meditation Center and non profit Health and Wellness Sanctuary in Naples, Florida. She has been on the spiritual path for over 30 years. Yolanda has studied Naturopathy, Ananda Yoga and Spring Forest Qi Gong. She is a teacher at the Spiritual University of the Brahma Kumaris. Yolanda was taught Healing Sound techniques by Tibetan Monks. She has been teaching courses in holistic conflict resolution at Nova University. Yolanda does seminars in Body, Mind, and Spirit in different parts of the world. Her true love is to share wisdom and “light” with others.
Self-Care from Insight Acupressure Good Points Series
Introduction
The Immune Lymph Booster from Insight Acupressure (formerly Soul Lightening International) using gentle finger acupressure will help you with Bronchitis, Colds, Drowsiness, Earache, Fatigue of functions — Organs, Feet pointing out, Flu, onset or After, Hyper or Hypo Energetic Conditions, Immune System, Lethargy, Weakness, Lymph System Booster, Spastic Tension, Has been known to help Chronic Fatigue, Long COVID. This acupressure work is deeply relaxing and healing.
This can really support you in many instances. It has helped me to bring down a fever on more than one occasion.
Enjoy this Free Introductory Video below.
You can purchase the Immune Lymph Booster Self-Care Video below.
Please let me know if you have any questions or comments. Alvina 732-266-5276 alvinaq@AOHMassage.com
Proceed
1 Awareness Journal To use with meditations and acupressure self-sessions (Print Out)
2 Introductory VideoPassword 4U 29 minutes. Includes Pyramid Meditation and Dr. Aminah Raheem’s Chakra Tai Chi, featuring Soul Lightening Teachers Alvina Quatrano and Missy Oleaga.
The Following are included with the Immune Lymph Booster VideoPackage:
Self-Care Acupressure from Insight Acupressure Good Points Series
Introduction
The Immune Lymph Booster from Insight Acupressure using gentle finger acupressure will help you with Bronchitis, Colds, Drowsiness, Earache, Fatigue of functions — Organs, Feet pointing out, Flu, onset or After, Hyper or Hypo Energetic Conditions, Immune System, Lethargy, Weakness, Lymph System Booster, Spastic Tension, Has been known to help Chronic Fatigue, Long COVID. This acupressure work is deeply relaxing and healing.
This can really support you in many instances. It has helped me to bring down a fever on more than one occasion.
Enjoy this Free Introductory Video below.
You can purchase the Immune Lymph Booster Self-Care Video below.
Please let me know if you have any questions or comments. Alvina 732-266-5276 alvinaq@AOHMassage.com
Proceed
1 Awareness Journal To use with meditations and acupressure self-sessions (Print Out)
2 Introductory VideoPassword 4U 29 minutes. Includes Pyramid Meditation and Dr. Aminah Raheem’s Chakra Tai Chi, featuring Insight Acupressure Teachers Alvina Quatrano and Missy Oleaga.
The Following are included with the Immune Lymph Booster VideoPackage:
Immune Lymph BoosterHandout To Print
Audio Pyramid Meditation 8 minutes
Immune Lymph Booster Acupoint Location Video 15 minutes
Immune Lymph Booster Practice Video 20 minutes
Purchase Here $15. I will send the link for the package. Thank You!
Hope To See You Soon!!
Alvina Quatrano, L.M.T. has been teaching with Insight Acupressure formerly Soul Lightening International Acupressure since 2002. Her current available classes are listed & linked.
Note from Alvina: Jean Erlbaum is one of my favorite yoga and meditation teachers. She has been enriching peoples lives her whole life. I’m happy to share her work with you.
TWO NEW CHAIR YOGA SERIES
ONLINE
Jean Erlbaum will be offering a 5-WeekONLINESERIES of CHAIR YOGA CLASSES on Tuesdays, from 11am to 12 noon, November 15, 22, 29, December 6 and 13.
After a short break for the holidays, the class will continue throughout the Winter. Offered on Zoom. You do not need a Zoom account or internet proficiency to join. Each week Jean will send you a link – just a click on that link will bring you into class. If you have questions, any special needs or feel you need support in using Zoom, let Jean know.
Class Cost is $37.50 for 5 weeks. This includes a video of each class that you can play at home whenever you want.
IN-PERSON
Jean will also be teaching IN-PERSON SERIES of CHAIR YOGA CLASSES, sponsored by the Women’s Cultural Alliancestarting in January at the brand new Iser Center, 4630 Pine Ridge Rd, Naples, FL 34109.
The proposed dates for that series are:
Mondays 1 – 2 pm, January 9, 16, 23, 30; Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27; March 6, 13, 20, 27.
Jean is waiting to hear if the Center will be ready in time to start Jan. 9. If not by the 9th, it should be ready by Jan. 16. We may have to fine tune the dates as we get closer. Chairs and yoga props provided for the women in this class.
Class Cost is $35.00 for each four week series for WCA members and $45 for each four week series for non-members.
GENTLE PRACTICE
These are great programs for anyone who wants a gentle practice of stretching and centering. Beginners and experienced yogis are welcome. We will do flexibility and strengthening exercises that can alleviate sore joints, tight muscles, and symptoms of arthritis – all done on or next to a chair. The class is suitable for people of all abilities, including those with joint replacement and those in wheelchairs. We will end each class with calming yogic breath and a relaxing meditation.
I hope you can join us at one of these series!
REGISTER
Please register in advance and feel free to call/email with any questions or if you have special needs:
Jean Erlbaum, 8022 Players Cove Drive #202, Naples, FL 34113
(Please note: it often takes a week for mail to reach me here in Florida. So please send your check in time for me to send you a link for the Zoom class.)
