Caring for our Eyes- the Windows to the World

Time to fess up and raise your hand! How many of you do any eye exercises? How many have done eye exercises in the past? Ummmm. That is a pretty poor showing of hands. But no worries- start now and make a difference! While teaching an EEM Foundations class in Dallas, TX 2 weeks ago, one of my students reported that after having done the daily eye exercises for 3 months, her right eye improved form 20/40 to 20/20! A senior faculty member of EEM reported that after 3 months of doing the eye exercises, including ones targeted for cataracts, that her ophthalmologist reported the cataracts were gone! There you have it, decide for yourself if this is “proof in the pudding”. So, let’s learn the 8 exercises in the Daily Eye Energy Routine (DEER) which takes 5 minutes or less:

1. Rub eyes when you awaken. When I was a child, we were told to never rub our eyes. In reality, rubbing the eyes, if done gently, engages the Stomach meridian, which has its high tide from 7-9 AM. Remember that this meridian runs right through the eyes?

2. Palm the eyes and rub the orbits while still in bed. This technique brings in fresh healthy energy to the eyes. In Japan, many schools include this exercise as part of the school day, resulting in Japanese children wearing fewer glasses!

Step 1. Rub both hands together and then shake them off. Cup both hands, placing them over the eyes (but not touching the eyes). Cross your little fingers over the 3rd Eye (between the eyebrows) while placing your thumbs over your temples. Make sure the fingers extend into the hairline. This posture increases flow into the eyes (the palms of your hands are dispersing energy from their south polarity); the thumbs are on Triple Warmer to calm the body; the crossing of the fingers is located over the Bladder meridian end points and at the point where the energy crosses from the right to the left side of the body and the fingers are at the Liver Neurovascular points (Liver meridian is the primary meridian associated with the eyes). Hold for 1 to 3 minutes. It feels juicy doesn’t it? Yeah. Ready for Step 2?

Step 2. Rub the orbits around the eyes to simulate flow, balance the brain circuits that receive visual stimuli and reset the muscles of the eye.

3. Be shifty eyed. Throughout the day move your eyes from close to far, from focus to scanning, keep your head straight while you look all the way to the left, to the right, up and then down. Keep those eyes loose in the head

4. While reading, working on the computer or text messaging, stop for a moment. Rub the orbits of your eyes around the eye sockets, and then palm them (number 2 above) for a minute or so.

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5. Wash eye glasses in cold water at least one time per day. Did you know glasses collect stale energy, which gets stuck on the glasses and frames themselves? Just by running cold water over the glasses, this stale old energy is moved enabling your fresh energy to be free to circulate around your eyes without hitting crappy stuff.

6. Figure 8 around your eyes. There are 2 ways that help. The first is to figure 8 around the eyes like a mask-starting at the inner brow, moving around the top of the eye, around the bottom, back up to the brow on the other eye and repeating the pattern. Use both hands while your eyes are open so it deeply resonates into the brain. The 2nd is to make 8s in and out from in front of the eyes to about 8 inches into your field with the eyes open. Make at least 8-10 8s both ways.

7. Use good eye support ergonomics. Use good light, sit the correct distance and in proper posture when at the computer, watching TV, reading or driving in the car. Just be mindful.

8. Cover Eyes Exercise. Next week we will learn this exercise which feels so refreshing.

There we have it. These exercises enhance your vision, support the eye energies and make you feel better! We only have one set of eyes, so find the time to love those eyes! Be humble, be happy, and be appreciative.

Have fun with your energy! Next week’s topic is “Balancing Energetic Flow between the Eyes Improves Vision.”

* If you have a question for Karen, email her at ksemmelmanenergy@gmail.com. Learn more at www.semmelmanenergy.com. EEM does not diagnose or cure illness, but working with subtle energies of the body has been shown to help many conditions.

Ear or Eye Infections or Low Back Pain?—Trace Kidney Meridian

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Kidney, a Yin meridian, partners with Bladder meridian and together they govern the ears. Because they also govern teeth, bones and fluid, they play an important role with the eyes (comprised mostly of fluid). The physical location of kidneys in your lower back give direct evidence of imbalances in Kidney if there is lower back pain above the waist. Physical manifestations of Kidney imbalances might include: acne; swollen and weak ankles; bone problems; ear infections; eye problems; hardening of arteries; insomnia; ovarian problems (kidney controls the reproductive system); sweaty feet or toothaches. Notice how each of these symptoms is related to teeth, bones or fluid.

As a Reminder, view the August 9 and 16th Columns, since the basics of tracing are set forth.

Meridian Flow Wheel Time of day. Kidney’s meridian’s high tide is 5 PM to 7 PM. We always begin and end by tracing Central and Governing meridians before starting to trace the other meridians. If you begin tracing your meridians at 5 30 PM, then begin with Kidney.

Reasons to Trace Alone in Addition to Tracing All Meridians. Although it is best to trace all your meridians as one continuous flow, you may want to trace Kidney if you have some of the symptoms listed in the opening paragraph above. Or if you experience rheumatism, difficulties with urination, difficulties with menses, hot flashes, pain in the ovaries; miscarriages; impotence; low sexual interest, weak bones and bone marrow, this is another indication of Bladder imbalance.

Affirmation for this Meridian is “I step forward with courage….(while buzzing k 27points)!” Remembering that matter follows energy, stating a positive thought shifts the energy just by the intention-this is the metaphysical fabric of life! We are all part of that pure fabric of existence so reap its benefits.

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Pathway of Meridian. The beginning point of Kidney meridian is on the bottom of the foot below and in the middle of the ball of the foot, and the end point is K 27. See insert of pathway below. Place your fingers under the ball of each foot. Draw your fingers up behind the ankle bone and make a clockwise circle. Move your palms up the inside middle of your leg, continuing straight up the front of your body to the K 27 points. Now buzz these points vigorously. That’s it. You just traced Bladder!

Flushing or Tracing the Meridian Backwards. Remember that if there is too much energy in a meridian, you may want to trace it backwards and see if that makes you feel better. If experiencing pain or dis-ease in the area of a meridian, it is likely that removing the energy from the meridian will provide relief. If it does, then trace it backwards 3 times, but NEVER TRACE HEART BACKWARDS. If it seems there is not enough energy in your meridian then trace it forward 3 times. If you feel better, this is what was needed. Experience the impact of the energetic shifts. To flush a meridian, as if you are de-clogging a pipe, trace the meridian once backwards to loosen the sludge and then trace the meridian forward 3 times. Flushing really helps reset the meridian’s balance.

You are set. Keep this Column as a reminder of how to trace Kidney while you learn the next 8 meridians over the next several months!

Have fun with your energy! Next week’s topic is “Hormonal Imbalance, Carpal Tunnel or Breast Soreness-Trace Circulation-Sex Meridian”

* If you have a question for Karen, email her at ksemmelmanenergy@gmail.com. Learn more at www.semmelmanenergy.com. EEM does not diagnose or cure illness, but working with subtle energies of the body has been shown to help many conditions.