Energy Medicine and the Politics of Health

Energy Medicine and the Politics (Politeia) of Health

“Politics” is derived from the juicier Greek word, “politeia,” which implies an active engagement in which people empower each other to enhance their communities. – Jean Houston

“The Earth is what we all have in common.”

—Wendell Berry

Political Choices Are Health Choices

First published January 17, 2022

Donna Eden and David Feinstein

A study recently published in a multi-disciplinary academic journal on the social implications of health policies looked at the relationship between life expectancy in the United States and social policies, giving state by state comparisons. The article opens with, “For a number of years, the United States has ranked last in life expectancy among high-income countries.”  Our own audience is becoming increasingly international, and the implications of this study apply everywhere.

The study used information on 18 policy domains, such as labor laws, tax codes, civil rights, education, tobacco taxes, gun safety, abortion, and environmental policies. It found that some policies had a negative impact on health and longevity while others had a positive impact. For instance, in states whose legislation had, over the past dozen years, become more favorable in terms of policies associated with better health, life expectancy increased by more than two years. Meanwhile, in states whose policies had become less favorable, life expectancy decreased significantly.

The policies associated with longevity are, however, politically charged. What are we to do with such findings about the impact of social policies on longevity in formulating the health guidance we provide? Are we to ignore them in our public statements because they have become political hotwires? The truth is, so far, we have. We’ve not even offered guidance on the use of masks or physical distancing during the pandemic in terms of their impact energetically. Here is what we would have said:  “Covid appears to Donna as a thick murky green. Masks and distancing keep that murky energy from moving into others.”

Why change now? Why are we ready to comment on highly charged social issues? The study of social policies and life expectancy, while even more dramatic than we realized, did not surprise us. What is new is that as the 2022 elections approach, we believe that the implications for policies that impact health are going to be momentous and probably unprecedented. For us personally, we are deeply concerned about the world our grandchildren will inherit. Will effective health care be readily available? Will they feel safe at a concert? Will they be able to do meaningful work for a livable wage? Will bridges be safe? Will they have fresh air to breathe and clean water to drink? Will their bodies enjoy swimming in clean oceans?

There is more to living a healthy life than just nutrition, exercise, adequate sleep, meaningful work, good relationships and, of course from our perspective, energy medicine practices. Attending to your environment is also part of the package. Gasoline did not have lead removed because the auto industry or oil companies demanded it. Toxic pesticides were not banned because the farming industry or chemical manufacturers thought it was a good idea. We are healthier today because earlier generations demanded better.

Our students have often heard us emphasize that “Energy medicine only works if you use it.” It is similar with your voice and your vote. You can’t be heard if you don’t speak up. If you want to live in a healthier environment, the evidence shows that the way you vote and engage politically makes a difference. The life expectancy gap between Connecticut, the state with the greatest movement toward policies associated with good health, and Oklahoma, the state that made greatest movement away from such policies, is 7 years. Political choices are health choices.

While we will be vocal in our opinions about specific health care policies and how to get them implemented, we want to be clear on one fundamental point. We do not expect to change the political views of anyone in our community! We will continue to enthusiastically embrace everyone, regardless of political affiliation, as we provide guidance on the use of energy methods for health and well-being. Our intention is not to change your opinion. Our intention is to offer our perspective on specific topics and to encourage those who are aligned with that perspective on that issue to make their voices heard. If our opinions do not resonate with yours, we honor and respect that. Jane Goodall summed up the arrangement: “You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of a difference you want to make.

In today’s world, the misinformation floating around is unprecedented. Social policies based on that misinformation are being enacted. That misinformation is, as you witness every day, aided and abetted by electronic media that literally rewires the brain. Here is what you can expect from us: We believe in science. We believe in the world revealed by invisible energies. We believe in critical thinking. The positions we will advocate will be supported by our best integration of these three sources of information.

We are more committed than ever to activate forces within you that support your health at the deepest levels and that support the conditions in your environment that promote health. In promoting your own health, you are taking a gargantuan step toward promoting the health of your culture. During these coming months, we will explore issues that will be impacted by the upcoming elections. To the degree that our perspective resonates with yours, we hope to inspire you to be vocal. We ourselves are inspired to be more vocal by the words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: “In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.”

Feel free to share your responses. Your comments will not be censored. We expect differing viewpoints and hopefully rich discussion. Comments do, of course, need nowadays to be screened for trolls, bots, being respectful, understandable, on-topic, et cetera, so there will be some delay between your submitting them and their being posted.

Even though Donna and Donna won’t be responding to these comments directly, our purpose is to get dialogue going among the members of our community. We will also have a staff person answer questions that are directly pertinent for our organization to answer, such as questions about our policies. Finally, Donna and David will read all of your comments when they are writing subsequent articles so they will have them in their minds.

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Amy-Jo Salter

As ever, you are a voice of sanity and compassion, and I thank you for giving others a shining example of that. Your letter reminds me of one of my favourite quotes, “Umbrellas, books and minds only work when they are open.” Thank you.Thank you.

Claudia

I don’t think people are healthier today – the all cause mortality has increased 40% the last year or so – I wonder why? They may have banned some pesticides in the past but there are numerous ones still being used. What is needed are strong, God loving people with integrity that will stand up to the evil in this world.

Cathleen Guldan

I have found challenge with the concept of “trusting science” as how that science comes about, who pays for it, how the studies are designed, and the tag lines pulled out that often do not accurately reflect the study all impact the drawn conclusions that are driving policy. When we see book like that of Dr. Abramsom, Sickening, we can see good examples of problems misdirecting those we are told to trust.

Julie Carlisle

I am a metal and so coming from that stance I just want to say. Finally! Something I can trust and stand by to voice my support and loyalty! I feel what you are saying so deep in my heart and stand by you! I LOVE you all and everything you are doing for this community! Thank you so much!

Dr. Melissa

One must consider Consciousness in regards to the topic presented here. The whole vast world is mans Consciousness expressed. “All that you behold though it seems to be without, it is within, in your own wonderful Imagination of which this natural world is but a shadow, an effect.” Many including Energy practitioners and psychics find it challenging to RISE UP beyond their fears and beliefs in order to expand their awareness and understand that the outer world is a shadow, an effect of the use or misuse of CREATIVE POWER. Dis-ease or Health Effects are cast upon the screen of space and time by each of us and each of us activate results. So in regards to voting, and critical thinking, it might be wise to look at the positions of the politicians in power as well as those who are running for office and see what they support as well as check to see if they tried to suppress freedom of choice in regard to vaccines, as well as alternates ways to recover from Covid.. Investigate both party candidates positions on Religious Freedom (Spiritual Freedom to remain a choice-maker over your body, mind and soul). Check and recheck to see if your Governor and Assembly representatives voted for quarantine camp regulations in your state like they did in New York. That’s right. This is currently going on and many New Yorkers’ are ignorant of it. Get educated on what’s happening regarding your FREEDOM. For example, New York Democratic Governor approved quarantine camps until one female lawyer challenged it. Robert Kennedy writes,” A Supreme Court New York judge ruled in Attorney Cox’s favor. The Regulation can no longer be reissued or made permanent. Despite the ruling, New York Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul is determined to reinstate this nefarious, shameful Regulation by appealing the ruling. The illicit behavior of the Governor of New York and the Attorney General of New York is a wake-up call for Californians and all Americans. We must pay close attention to the actions of our elected officials. When they cross the line, legal action must be taken. Citizen vigilance is paramount in these times of government over-reach. For current updates on the lawsuit and the appeal go to UnitingNYS.com. Let us see the bigger picture in terms of voting.And In regards to Health and Well Being, David and Donna, the most important consideration is our State of Consciousness. THERE IS NO POWER, OUTSIDE OF THE CONSCIOUSNESS OF MAN AND WOMAN. NOTHING HAPPENS BY CHANCE!

Joy Grant

Many health care providers were against the COVID vaccine. These are well known natural healers. Do you believe the COVID vaccine is dangerous? Do you think the Government had a right to demand and require everyone take the COVID shot. I have a friend who had both shots and the boosters and he is very ill and is still testing positive for COVID.

Unyong

I’m so glad you shared this article, and the energetic perspective on policies and health. It is a missing perspective. Thank you! I hope you share more. Covid is murky green energy. What else do you see?

Suzanne

Well written, thanks. A wake-up call for me! I think it is important to speak up and regularly make my views known to my MP on a range of topics, though I gave up trying to write about our National Ill Health Service because I thought I was wasting my time. The patronising replies written by civil servants (of which I was one) showed a department with a narrow base of knowledge and no inclination to broaden it. Full of so many skilled people, well meaning people, who are managed by Big Pharma and ineffective health and economic policies, with a flawed research system and an unethical medical media.(Check out Dr Peter McCullogh’s latest book for more. Watch an intervew with Dr Joseph Lapado.) This article has encouraged me to start campaigning again. The wonderful thing about energy medicine is it encourages self-care and self responsibility. It helps with resilience and we know it changes lives. Now I must stop to write to start campaigning! Blessings.(Suzanne) Gail

Susan

We also have to consider what the impact of masks has on the children and how that affects their emotional health which will affect their overall health in the long run by feeling fearful of being around other without a mask. It’s my guess that is more detrimental than COVID by far. It’s also important to note that science follows the money.

BeeBee

Covid is a lie. Masks don’t work. Don’t perpetuate these lies. I’m done with Eden.