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JULY | AUGUST 2017

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C h e c k o u t A B M P 's l a t e s t n e w s a n d b l o g p o s t s . Av a i l a b l e a t w w w. a b m p . c o m . 93 tendons and ligaments. 1 Proof perfect is that cats don't incur bone disease, except where the vibrational intensity of the purr is the weakest, which is in their paws. 2 What about a wild cat, like the tiger? A tiger's roar falls below 20-plus hertz, which is the lowest measurement of a cat's purr. At 18 hertz, the tiger's roar is called infrasound, conveying qualities hard for humans to distinguish. Not so the effects. A tiger's frequency can cause temporary paralysis, weak muscles, chills, blackouts, and terror. 3 Imagine sending energy equivalent to a cat's purr into a client with sore muscles or bone cancer, alleviating pain and fortifying the cells. Beyond causing physical transformation, we can look for emotional applications. Imagine you're working with a client in an abusive relationship. A little tiger energy can go a long way toward self- protection, especially if the client learns to direct it toward a perpetrator. How about our winged friends? The presence of birds alleviates symptoms of dementia in the elderly, reducing agitation and confusion. 4 Bird songs also serve as a sort of sonic bloom. For example, I know a farmer who plays bird sounds in his garden through huge speakers. His plants grow 5–6 times taller than those of other farmers. Then there is the common frog, which has uncommon effects. In fact, scientists have figured out that certain types of frog skin contain antimicrobial peptides, which enhance wound healing. Medical applications are being developed. 5 The truth is that every natural being emanates specific vibrations that can impact people in meaningful ways. A dog's saliva contains protein that heals wounds twice as fast as if the injury is left alone. Certain types of snake venom dissolve blood clots. Bee pollen is rich in ingredients that are antiviral and antibacterial and lower cholesterol. Have a young child? Pets including cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs raise immunities and decrease the number of colds and ear infections. 6 Interacting with animals can increase your life span if you've had a heart attack, lower your blood pressure, and create that loving feeling that enables bonding. 7 Certain South American jungle ants can relieve arthritis, as can ground-up grasshoppers used as a poultice. And crushed blister beetles fight cancer. 8 Select a natural being and you can most likely discover a healing property associated with it. While you could let a frog ribbit over an office loudspeaker or assign Rover as office greeter, it's far easier to summon the spirit aspect of a natural being than rely on its physical presence. The practicality of this statement is explained by the workings of subtle energy. Subtle energy is one of two main types of energy—energy defined as information that moves. Physical energy is concrete. The truth is that every natural being emanates specific vibrations that can impact people in meaningful ways. When a cat slinks into the room, you recognize that fact because the cat is measurable and obvious through your everyday senses. Subtle energy is so fast or slow that we must use our sixth sense to recognize it. The effects of subtle energy are anything but subtle, however; subtle energies direct physical energy, determining what will appear or not in tangible reality. Shamans knowingly interact with the subtle universe to connect with spiritually accessible nature beings. For instance, many shamans employ personal power animals, also called totems or journey totems. A power animal, which can be a mammal, bird, reptile, amphibian, or insect, is a spirit guide that assists the shaman but can also provide insight and healing for the shaman's client. A power animal isn't always invisible. Think of the witch's cat or a therapy dog. From a shamanic perspective, concrete natural helpers are called familiars, companion beings that perform supernatural service. Most of the time, however, the totem is spiritual, which means it dwells within and interacts from the subtle realms. A totem's paranormal existence means its powers aren't limited by time and space. At will, this being can deliver insight and advice, and also administer healing.

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