{"id":804,"date":"2016-08-25T22:47:03","date_gmt":"2016-08-25T22:47:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/?p=804"},"modified":"2024-11-17T03:43:16","modified_gmt":"2024-11-17T03:43:16","slug":"everything-but-the-kitchen-sink","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/2016\/08\/25\/everything-but-the-kitchen-sink\/","title":{"rendered":"DEBGULLY.COM &#8211; Natural nutrition and therapies."},"content":{"rendered":"<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2016\/08\/debgully.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-819\" src=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2016\/08\/debgully.png\" alt=\"debgully\" width=\"461\" height=\"307\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2016\/08\/debgully.png 600w, http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2016\/08\/debgully-300x200.png 300w, http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2016\/08\/debgully-272x182.png 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 461px) 100vw, 461px\" \/><\/a><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Do you suffer from allergies, sensitivities, digestive issues, pain, fatigue, anxiety, stress or other chronic health issues?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Deb has more than 10 years experience using gentle natural therapies that can help you recover your health and vitality.<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>These include personalised diet, nutrition, supplementation, kinesiology, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), and Reiki.<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2016\/08\/Deb.Kuratau.6000px.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-818\" src=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2016\/08\/Deb.Kuratau.6000px.jpg\" alt=\"deb-kuratau-6000px\" width=\"901\" height=\"293\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2016\/08\/Deb.Kuratau.6000px.jpg 800w, http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2016\/08\/Deb.Kuratau.6000px-300x98.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2016\/08\/Deb.Kuratau.6000px-768x250.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 901px) 100vw, 901px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Deb Gully &#8211; Dietnet Therapies<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Address: 12 Queens Drive, Kilbirnie, Wellington<br \/>\nPhone: 04 934 6366<br \/>\nEmail: <a href=\"mailto:dietnet@frot.co.nz\">dietnet@frot.co.nz<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Everything but the kitchen sink<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Although this post may even go on to include the kitchen sink as well.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2016\/12\/1414773948_a2c4411e48_b-e1412125816367.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-805 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2016\/12\/1414773948_a2c4411e48_b-e1412125816367.jpg\" alt=\"1414773948_a2c4411e48_b-e1412125816367\" width=\"690\" height=\"308\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2016\/12\/1414773948_a2c4411e48_b-e1412125816367.jpg 650w, http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2016\/12\/1414773948_a2c4411e48_b-e1412125816367-300x134.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Because most hits come from Google searches, and more is more when it comes to Google searches, this is just a page with a truckload of content. Unless you are a search engine, it is not laid out for your viewing pleasure, so to find things on this site we recommend using the menus at the top. But you are here now, so this page has done it&#8217;s job!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"entry-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>The following content is firstly an archive of the site from 2016, and then a bunch of other content in no particular order.<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"entry-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2016\/08\/archive.600.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-812\" src=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2016\/08\/archive.600.jpg\" alt=\"archive-600\" width=\"569\" height=\"379\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2016\/08\/archive.600.jpg 600w, http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2016\/08\/archive.600-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2016\/08\/archive.600-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 569px) 100vw, 569px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>About<\/strong><\/h1>\n<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<h2 class=\"entry-title\">About Deb<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>I\u2019m Deb Gully and I am a\u00a0Nutrition Coach and Natural\u00a0Therapist, in Wellington, New Zealand.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"so-widget-image aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2016\/05\/deb-avatar2.jpg?fit=96%2C96\" srcset=\"\" width=\"96\" height=\"96\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>I\u2019ve always been interested in natural health as a consumer, and began to take an interest in nutrition in 1996 when I joined the gym, and we owned a bike shop. After following the low fat diet that I\u2019d been recommended, plus training too hard, I developed chronic fatigue and began to study a more holistic approach to nutrition. I learnt that most of what is commonly believed about nutrition is wrong, and wanted to make better information available.<\/p>\n<p>So my website <a href=\"http:\/\/www.diet.net.nz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DietNet<\/a> was born. I\u2019ve now been studying and using the principles of whole food nutrition, metabolic typing, and avoiding food sensitivities for nearly 20 years, and DietNet is 100 pages and still growing.<\/p>\n<p>I got so many emails from people wanting <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/nutrition\/\">nutritional help<\/a>, that I studied for a Diploma in Nutrition and Natural Therapies and started my Health Therapies practice at the end of 2003. I tend to work a lot\u00a0with people with gut issues, food sensitivities, and chronic illnesses. When I learnt about GAPS (Gut and Psychology Syndrome) in 2009, I tracked down the book (which was hard to find at that time!) and started using the principles with my clients. In 2012, I trained with Dr Natasha to be a certified GAPS practitioner.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/deb.taupo_.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-735\" src=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/deb.taupo_.jpg?resize=640%2C360\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/deb.taupo_.jpg?w=700 700w, http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/deb.taupo_.jpg?resize=300%2C169 300w\" alt=\"deb-taupo\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Enjoying the view on holiday at Lake Taupo NZ<\/em><\/p>\n<p>I started my training in <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/therapies\/kinesiology\/\">kinesiology<\/a> in 2004 at the Wellington School of Massage, with Reactive Muscle Kinesiology. In 2005, I studied Touch For Health, and in 2006 added in Kinergetics. Since then I have studies many other forms of kinesiology and have been a Certified Natural Health Practitioner in Energy Kinesiology since 2011.<\/p>\n<p>I had been using <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/eft\/\">EFT <\/a>personally for nearly two years by 2003, and could see how much it could help my nutrition clients. I studied all of Gary Craig\u2019s video sets and passed the EFT-CC and EFT-Adv exams.\u00a0When I first started learning EFT, there was no training available here. There are now several qualified trainers teaching in NZ, and I\u2019ve studied with 3 of them, to Level 3.<\/p>\n<p>I have also been using Reiki since 2001, and have trained to Degree Two.<\/p>\n<p>I work a lot with people with digestion issues, or allergies and sensitivities. The methods I use are also helpful for a full range of physical, mental or emotional issues.<\/p>\n<p>My other interests include music, dance, theatre &amp; movies, singing in the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wellingtoncommunitychoir.org.nz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wellington Community Choir<\/a> and reading.<\/p>\n<p>I live in Wellington, New Zealand, but I can help you anywhere in NZ, or worldwide; working face to face, or by phone, email or Skype.<\/p>\n<p><em>Read more about <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/about\/help\/\">how I can help<\/a> you, r<\/em><em>ead about <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/coaching\/how-i-work\/\">how I work<\/a>, or <\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/about\/contact\/\"><em>contact me<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/IMG_600_6737b-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-737\" src=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/IMG_600_6737b-2.jpg?resize=640%2C481\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/IMG_600_6737b-2.jpg?w=768 768w, http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/IMG_600_6737b-2.jpg?resize=300%2C225 300w\" alt=\"img_600_6737b-2\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Lyall Bay beach, near our home<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"content\" class=\"site-content\">\n<section id=\"page-full-entry-content\">\n<div class=\"grid grid-pad\">\n<div class=\"col-1-1\">\n<div id=\"primary\" class=\"content-area\">\n<article id=\"post-172\" class=\"post-172 page type-page status-publish hentry\">\n<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<hr \/>\n<h2 class=\"entry-title\">How I Can Help<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<h4 align=\"left\">Would you like\u2026<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Practical advice and support improving your diet?<\/li>\n<li>More energy?<\/li>\n<li>Better immunity?<\/li>\n<li>To normalise your weight?<\/li>\n<li>To get rid of cravings or addictions?<\/li>\n<li>To deal with food sensitivities?<\/li>\n<li>Improved digestion?<\/li>\n<li>Clearer skin?<\/li>\n<li>Enhanced performance?<\/li>\n<li>To feel happier?<\/li>\n<li>Increased self esteem?<\/li>\n<li>Less physical pain?<\/li>\n<li>To normalise your blood sugar or cholesterol levels?<\/li>\n<li>Help with sorting out some health issues?<\/li>\n<li>To feel relaxed instead of stressed?<\/li>\n<li>Better relationships?<\/li>\n<li>To live to an active old age?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/jessica-ennis-hill.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-614 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/jessica-ennis-hill.jpg?resize=580%2C362\" sizes=\"(max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/jessica-ennis-hill.jpg?w=620 620w, http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/jessica-ennis-hill.jpg?resize=300%2C187 300w, http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/jessica-ennis-hill.jpg?resize=400%2C250 400w\" alt=\"jessica-ennis-hill\" width=\"580\" height=\"362\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>My tools to help you<\/h4>\n<p>I am a natural health practitioner and nutrition coach, author and presenter, living in Wellington, New Zealand.\u00a0My job is to help you learn how to rebuild your health from the inside out, so that you can be healthy, energetic and happy. I do that in three ways:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>With quality information on nutrition and natural therapies, through:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/resources\/links\/\">Websites and\u00a0Facebook pages<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/resources\/seminars\/\">Talks and seminars<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Resources to help you <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/resources\/finding-supplies\/\">find the foods and health products<\/a> you need.<\/li>\n<li>One on one customised health solutions \u2013 either in person or by email, phone or Skype.\n<ul>\n<li>Balancing the physical with personalised Real Food <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/nutrition\/\">Nutrition<\/a>, GAPS (Gut &amp; Psychology \/ Physiology Syndrome) consultations, Menu planning, Managing allergies and sensitivities, Metabolic typing, QRA nutrition and supplement testing.<\/li>\n<li>Balancing the emotional &amp; energetic with\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/eft\/\">Emotional Freedom Technique<\/a> (EFT) and other tapping techniques, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/therapies\/kinesiology\/\">Kinesiology<\/a> (Touch for Health, Kinergetics and more), Reset, Reiki &amp; other energy modalities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong><em>Coaching &amp; Health Therapies are for anyone who wants to improve their\u00a0physical, mental or emotional wellbeing. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">My clinic is in Kilbirnie, Wellington, but I can help you anywhere in NZ, or worldwide; working face to face, or by phone, email or Skype.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">Depending on your needs, one off sessions are available, or we can work together over a period of time to implement greater changes in your life. At the end of this period, you will have a variety of tools to manage and maintain your own wellness.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">As a whole food nutrition coach, EFT practitioner and kinesiologist I can help on the biochemical, physical, emotional and energetic levels. My combination of skills is especially helpful for anyone with chronic issues, who is ready to try a new multi-faceted approach. This includes <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/about\/help\/allergies.htm\">allergies and sensitivities<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/coaching\/addictions\/\">cravings and addictions<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/coaching\/weight\/\">weight issues<\/a>, depression, chronic fatigue and chronic illness.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">Working from these different directions can also assist with sports and other types of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/coaching\/sports\/\">performance<\/a>, and with learning how to achieve your goals.<\/p>\n<p><em>Read about <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/coaching\/how-i-work\/\">how I work<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/IMG_7196-03.b.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-616 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/IMG_7196-03.b.jpg?resize=414%2C414\" sizes=\"(max-width: 414px) 100vw, 414px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/IMG_7196-03.b.jpg?resize=300%2C300 300w, http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/IMG_7196-03.b.jpg?resize=150%2C150 150w, http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/IMG_7196-03.b.jpg?resize=768%2C768 768w, http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/IMG_7196-03.b.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024 1024w, http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/IMG_7196-03.b.jpg?w=1280 1280w, http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/IMG_7196-03.b.jpg?w=1920 1920w\" alt=\"IMG_7196-03.b\" width=\"472\" height=\"472\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"primary\" class=\"content-area\">\n<article id=\"post-172\" class=\"post-172 page type-page status-publish hentry\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<h2 class=\"entry-title\">Contact<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\">Before we book an appointment<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\">Before we have a full session together, I offer a short free consultation. This can be by phone or by email. It purposes are:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li>To clarify whether you want to see me for <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/nutrition\/personalised\/\">nutrition<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/therapies\/eft\/\">EFT<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/therapies\/kinesiology\/\">kinesiology<\/a> or a combination<\/li>\n<li>To identify the issues you want to work on<\/li>\n<li>To ensure you feel comfortable with me<\/li>\n<li>So that I can give you any required prep work \u2013 this could be a health questionnaire, a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/nutrition\/food-diary\/\">food diary<\/a>, or to gather together some foods for testing, for example.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">So, whether you\u2019re ringing or emailing, have this information available.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">Contact me by email:<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\">Emails don\u2019t always get through these days, but these guidelines will help ensure smooth communication between us:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\">1. Leave the subject line as is (<em><strong>Coaching<\/strong><strong>\u00a0enquiry<\/strong><\/em>) to bypass my filters<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\">2. If you only receive emails from \u201cSafe Senders\u201d, please add my email addresses to your \u201cSafe\u201d list:<br \/>\n<em><strong>deb@frot.co.nz<\/strong> <\/em>\u2013 and \u2013 <em><strong>dietnet@frot.co.nz<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\">3. I aim to answer emails asap but at least within 48 hours. If you don\u2019t hear back by then, check your spam or junk folders. If there\u2019s no reply, please resend your email. If you still don\u2019t hear back, one of our emails is getting blocked, so ring me.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\">4. Please let me know you\u2019ve received my email by sending a quick reply, even if it\u2019s just to say No thanks.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\"><strong>Email: <a href=\"mailto:dietnet@frot.co.nz?subject=Coaching%20enquiry%20\">dietnet@frot.co.nz<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><a href=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/email-data-blue-ss-1920-800x450.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-628 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/email-data-blue-ss-1920-800x450.jpg?resize=385%2C217\" sizes=\"(max-width: 385px) 100vw, 385px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/email-data-blue-ss-1920-800x450.jpg?resize=300%2C169 300w, http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/email-data-blue-ss-1920-800x450.jpg?resize=768%2C432 768w, http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/email-data-blue-ss-1920-800x450.jpg?resize=800%2C450 800w\" alt=\"email-data-blue-ss-1920-800x450\" width=\"385\" height=\"217\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\">Contact me by phone:<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\">The best times to ring me are between 11am and 6pm Monday to Thursday. If these times are not possible, we can arrange a suitable time by email. 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class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-637\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/causes-of-stress-in-modern-life.jpg?resize=300%2C199\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/causes-of-stress-in-modern-life.jpg?resize=300%2C199 300w, http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/causes-of-stress-in-modern-life.jpg?w=400 400w\" alt=\"causes-of-stress-in-modern-life\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" \/><\/a>Processed and devitalised food<\/li>\n<li>Pesticides and food additives<\/li>\n<li>Chemicals in our water<\/li>\n<li>Air pollution<\/li>\n<li>Electro magnetic radiation<\/li>\n<li>Alcohol<\/li>\n<li>Prescription and recreational drugs<\/li>\n<li>Overwork<\/li>\n<li>Family commitments<\/li>\n<li>Financial worries<\/li>\n<li>Pressure to conform<\/li>\n<li>Trauma<\/li>\n<li>Accidents<\/li>\n<li>Crime<\/li>\n<li>Concern about politics or the environment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p align=\"left\">As a result, a wide range of chronic conditions have become common.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">Physical problems such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/Basset_hound_dog_Sad_puppy_Wallpaper_2560x1920_www.wallpaperhi.com_.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-636\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/Basset_hound_dog_Sad_puppy_Wallpaper_2560x1920_www.wallpaperhi.com_.jpg?resize=300%2C225\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/Basset_hound_dog_Sad_puppy_Wallpaper_2560x1920_www.wallpaperhi.com_.jpg?resize=300%2C225 300w, http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/Basset_hound_dog_Sad_puppy_Wallpaper_2560x1920_www.wallpaperhi.com_.jpg?resize=768%2C576 768w, http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/Basset_hound_dog_Sad_puppy_Wallpaper_2560x1920_www.wallpaperhi.com_.jpg?resize=1024%2C768 1024w, http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/Basset_hound_dog_Sad_puppy_Wallpaper_2560x1920_www.wallpaperhi.com_.jpg?w=1280 1280w, http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/Basset_hound_dog_Sad_puppy_Wallpaper_2560x1920_www.wallpaperhi.com_.jpg?w=1920 1920w\" alt=\"Basset_hound_dog_Sad_puppy_Wallpaper_2560x1920_www.wallpaperhi.com_\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a>Lack of energy<\/li>\n<li>Inability to relax<\/li>\n<li>Addictions<\/li>\n<li>Food allergies and intolerances<\/li>\n<li>ADHD<\/li>\n<li>Digestive Problems<\/li>\n<li>Candidiasis<\/li>\n<li>Weight issues<\/li>\n<li>Insulin resistance<\/li>\n<li>Type II diabetes<\/li>\n<li>Chronic fatigue<\/li>\n<li>Thyroid dysfunction<\/li>\n<li>Adrenal exhaustion<\/li>\n<li>Hormonal imbalances<\/li>\n<li>Lowered Immunity<\/li>\n<li>Chronic Pain<\/li>\n<li>Autoimmune diseases<\/li>\n<li>Arthritis<\/li>\n<li>Heart disease<\/li>\n<li>Cancer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p align=\"left\">And emotional or mental problems such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/Jay-Cardiello-How-To-Overcome-Your-Fears-56b6c0f25f9b5829f8345335.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-638\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/Jay-Cardiello-How-To-Overcome-Your-Fears-56b6c0f25f9b5829f8345335.jpg?resize=300%2C200\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" 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alt=\"Jay-Cardiello-How-To-Overcome-Your-Fears-56b6c0f25f9b5829f8345335\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a>Stress<\/li>\n<li>Anxiety<\/li>\n<li>Insomnia<\/li>\n<li>Low self esteem<\/li>\n<li>Shyness<\/li>\n<li>Depression<\/li>\n<li>Bi Polar disorder<\/li>\n<li>Fears<\/li>\n<li>Phobias<\/li>\n<li>Trauma<\/li>\n<li>PTSD<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p align=\"left\">Do you relate to some of the conditions on the list above?<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">Chances are that, one way or another, your health isn\u2019t as vibrant as you\u2019d like it be.\u00a0<em>Read about <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/coaching\/elements\/\">having good health<\/a><\/strong> instead<\/em><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><a href=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2016\/05\/Causes-of-Stress-in-Modern-Life.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-722\" src=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2016\/05\/Causes-of-Stress-in-Modern-Life.jpg?resize=640%2C357\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2016\/05\/Causes-of-Stress-in-Modern-Life.jpg?w=900 900w, http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2016\/05\/Causes-of-Stress-in-Modern-Life.jpg?resize=300%2C167 300w, http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2016\/05\/Causes-of-Stress-in-Modern-Life.jpg?resize=768%2C428 768w\" alt=\"causes-of-stress-in-modern-life\" width=\"663\" height=\"370\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<h2 class=\"entry-title\">Elements of Health<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p><strong>Vibrant health is more than not just being sick. It\u2019s about having optimum physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/handstand.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright wp-image-640\" src=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/handstand.jpg?resize=378%2C252\" sizes=\"(max-width: 378px) 100vw, 378px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/handstand.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/handstand.jpg?resize=768%2C512 768w, http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/handstand.jpg?resize=1024%2C683 1024w, http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/handstand.jpg?resize=272%2C182 272w, http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/handstand.jpg?w=1200 1200w\" alt=\"handstand\" width=\"378\" height=\"252\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s getting out of bed with a spring in your step, not needing to reach for that cup of coffee to get you going, feeling enthusiastic and energetic throughout the day, enjoying exercising, having good skin and clear eyes, feeling positive about your life, having fulfilling relationships, sleeping deeply and waking refreshed, feeling satisfied with your life, lack of pain or discomfort, an awareness of your body and its needs and maintaining that level of wellbeing throughout your life.<\/p>\n<p>What we consider to be normal signs of aging are often signs that we\u2019re not in optimum health.<\/p>\n<p>This scenario may seem totally unrealistic to you, but don\u2019t give up. There are many ways we can increase our levels of health, energy and wellbeing.<\/p>\n<h4>Food<\/h4>\n<p>One of the foundations of good health is the right diet \u2013 food that\u2019s right for your metabolism, chosen from real foods that haven\u2019t been stripped of their goodness. With a supply of the right nutrients, our bodies have an amazing ability to repair and self-balance.<\/p>\n<p><em>Read more about <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/nutrition\/personalised\/\">Personalised Diet<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h4>Exercise<\/h4>\n<p>Exercise is so important to good health. Think about getting a balance between aerobic, strength and stretching exercises. But also make sure you\u2019re not doing too much exercise. Fitness is a necessary component of health, but being fit doesn\u2019t always mean you\u2019re healthy. Allow adequate rest time, and listen to your body\u2019s messages.<\/p>\n<h4>Other Supportive Habits<\/h4>\n<p>There are many other lifestyle factors that can determine how well we function, and many of these can be improved. Are you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Getting adequate water<\/li>\n<li>Breathing good air<\/li>\n<li>Having enough sleep<\/li>\n<li>Taking time for yourself<\/li>\n<li>Enjoying your leisure activities<\/li>\n<li>Spending time with friends and family<\/li>\n<li>Letting go of stress<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Emotional factors<\/h4>\n<p>These can make a huge difference to both our mental and physical well being. We all know how stress or emotional worries can affect our mood. But not everybody realises how much impact this can have on physical issues.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s important to have some kind of activity that allows you to release those stresses. Many people find meditation of some kind to be very beneficial. And increasingly people are turning to EFT, as it allows you to target stress in very specific ways.<\/p>\n<p>EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) is a gentle, easy-to-learn way to deal with emotional pain, reduce anxiety and stress, relieve cravings or pain, and address long standing problems.<\/p>\n<p><em>Read more about <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/therapies\/eft\/\">EFT<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Coaching sessions can help you rebalance some of these aspects<\/p>\n<p><em>Learn more about <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/coaching\/how-i-work\/\">how I work.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<h2 class=\"entry-title\">How I Work<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p><strong><em>My role is to share with you some tools for maintaining your own health. Using the appropriate combination of tools, most health concerns can be improved. I have a special interest in combining EFT, kinesiology and nutritional coaching to work on depression, chronic illnesses, food and environmental sensitivities, cravings and addictions and body image issues. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em><a href=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/4811927622_1b15409a73.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-642 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/4811927622_1b15409a73.jpg?resize=363%2C272\" sizes=\"(max-width: 363px) 100vw, 363px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/4811927622_1b15409a73.jpg?resize=300%2C225 300w, http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/4811927622_1b15409a73.jpg?w=500 500w\" alt=\"4811927622_1b15409a73\" width=\"363\" height=\"272\" \/><\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h4 align=\"left\">Initial Consultation<\/h4>\n<p align=\"left\">How I work is very dependent on your needs, and whereabouts you are. So first, we have a chat about what health issues you want to work on, and what outcome you want. If you\u2019re in Wellington this is usually by phone (which takes about 10-20 minutes), otherwise it\u2019s by email. Then I\u2019ll suggest what approach I think will work best. If you like the sound of it, we go ahead. This inital consultation is complimentary.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">Sometimes, I will recommend a single approach to an issue. Other times I will recommend we start with one therapy, then include others, for more complete success.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">If we\u2019re going to start with personalised diet, I send you a detailed questionnaire and food diary to fill out that enables me to make some dietary recommendations. Once you\u2019ve sent that back and I evaluate it, we have a session together to go over it. Or if you\u2019re not in Wellington, I email you a report and we email back and forth a bit till you\u2019re clear about everything. Then we keep in contact by email for a month or so, to get you well started. I also give you access to my online cooking lessons and recipes.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">If we\u2019re going to start with Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) or kinesiology, you fill in a one sheet questionnaire at our first consultation.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">EFT sessions take place face to face if you\u2019re in Wellington. Otherwise, we can work by phone or webcam.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">Kinesiology sessions can only be done in Wellington.<\/p>\n<h4 align=\"left\">Personalised Diet and Nutrition<\/h4>\n<p align=\"left\">This is about finding the right balance of foods for your unique needs. We combine these aspects:<\/p>\n<h5 align=\"left\">Whole foods:<\/h5>\n<p align=\"left\">Learn how to select, prepare and eat real food, full of nutrients instead of toxins, using my \u201cHow to Enjoy Real food\u201d 15 step cooking course \u00a0and recipes.<\/p>\n<h5 align=\"left\">Metabolic Typing:<\/h5>\n<p align=\"left\">Find the right type of diet for your individual needs, allowing for your metabolic type and other special needs.<\/p>\n<h5 align=\"left\">Identifying food allergies:<\/h5>\n<p align=\"left\">Identifying allergies, techniques for cooking without those foods, and looking at ways to repair the gut and neutralise some allergies<\/p>\n<h5 align=\"left\">Herbs and Supplements:<\/h5>\n<p align=\"left\">If needed, to complement your eating plan<\/p>\n<p align=\"right\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/nutrition\/\"><em>More info about Personalised Diet and <\/em><em>Nutrition<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h4 align=\"left\">Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT)<\/h4>\n<p align=\"left\">An effective tool, that is simple to learn and apply yourself, for dealing with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>daily stress<\/li>\n<li>past trauma<\/li>\n<li>fears and phobias<\/li>\n<li>chronic illness<\/li>\n<li>physical pain<\/li>\n<li>limiting beliefs<\/li>\n<li>goals and performance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When we tap, mostly I sit opposite you and tap with you. That way, you can just follow me and focus on your words and feelings, rather than trying to remember the points.<\/p>\n<p>At Gary Craig\u2019s first Masters training, the attendees all felt that there were three levels to how fast and deep you can work with EFT<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Many things can be cleared working on your own<\/li>\n<li>Working with a therapist, things will move faster due to the combined intent of healing of two people. It also enables you to clear things you couldn\u2019t by yourself, as often we\u2019re too close to our own problems to see them clearly.<\/li>\n<li>Having the therapist tap ON the client is even more powerful<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>I usually have my clients tap on themselves, as I think it\u2019s important for you to get very comfortable with the tapping points so you can continue on your own between sessions.<\/p>\n<p>But for some clients, in the right circumstances, I will suggest I tap on them while they lie on a massage table and relax. This enables them to focus entirely on what\u2019s happening in their thoughts and body, and allows us to work at a deeper level.<\/p>\n<p align=\"right\"><em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/therapies\/eft\/\">More info about EFT<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h4 align=\"left\">Kinesiology<\/h4>\n<p align=\"left\">Looking at what\u2019s going on in your energy system, by monitoring the activity of the muscles, and improving their energy flow. Kinesiology methods used include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Touch For Health<\/li>\n<li>Reactive Muscle Balancing<\/li>\n<li>Kinergetics<\/li>\n<li>Muscle testing for food and other sensitivities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p align=\"right\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/therapies\/kinesiology\/\"><em>More info about Kinesiology<\/em><\/a><em><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h4 align=\"left\">Lifestyle Analysis<\/h4>\n<p align=\"left\">Looking at whether some lifestyle changes would enhance your health. This might include changes in how you exercise, getting more sleep or fresh air, or adding in some quick and easy \u201cenergy exercises\u201d to your daily routine.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/therapies\/lifestyle\/\"><em>More about Lifestyle Coaching<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h4 align=\"left\">Reiki or Reset<\/h4>\n<p align=\"left\">Introduction to these\u00a0methods of natural healing.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/therapies\/energy-techniques\/\"><em>Read more about Reiki, Reset and other energy techniques<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h4 align=\"left\">Referrals to other practitioners<\/h4>\n<p align=\"left\">Sometimes it is appropriate for you to see other practitioners, and I may suggest you see your doctor or another natural health practitioner such as a naturopath, homeopath, chiropractor or osteopath.<\/p>\n<h4 align=\"left\"><a href=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/COLORMOV.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-179\" src=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/COLORMOV.gif?resize=300%2C1\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/COLORMOV.gif?resize=300%2C1 300w, http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/COLORMOV.gif?resize=150%2C1 150w, http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/COLORMOV.gif?resize=400%2C1 400w\" alt=\"COLORMOV\" width=\"300\" height=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/h4>\n<h4 align=\"left\">What conditions can I help with?<\/h4>\n<p align=\"left\">Just a small sample of the many areas that I can help with, and how we\u2019d approach each one:<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/coaching\/allergies\/\">Allergies and Sensitivities<\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/coaching\/weight\/\">Weight Loss<\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/coaching\/addictions\/\">Cravings and Addictions<\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/coaching\/asthma\/\">Asthma<\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/coaching\/sports\/\">Sports Performance<\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/coaching\/mental_health\/\">Mental Health<\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">If you\u2019re still unsure if this can help you, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/coaching\/testimonials\/\">read my testimonials<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">Or you may want to find out more about the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/coaching\/services\/\">specific services I offer<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/about\/contact\/\">Contact Me<\/a> to arrange your complimentary initial consultation, to discuss your needs and how I can help.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"grid grid-pad\">\n<div class=\"col-1-1\">\n<div id=\"primary\" class=\"content-area\">\n<article id=\"post-155\" class=\"post-155 page type-page status-publish hentry\">\n<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<h2 class=\"entry-title\">Asthma<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p><strong>Asthma can be triggered by a number of different factors, so in managing it, there are a number of different approaches we\u2019d combine.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/photolibrary_rm_photo_of_mist_from_inhaler.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-646 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/photolibrary_rm_photo_of_mist_from_inhaler.jpg?resize=444%2C302\" sizes=\"(max-width: 444px) 100vw, 444px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/photolibrary_rm_photo_of_mist_from_inhaler.jpg?resize=300%2C204 300w, http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/photolibrary_rm_photo_of_mist_from_inhaler.jpg?w=493 493w\" alt=\"photolibrary_rm_photo_of_mist_from_inhaler\" width=\"444\" height=\"302\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 align=\"left\">A nutritional approach to Asthma<\/h4>\n<p align=\"left\">One cause of asthma is allergies and intolerances either to air borne allergens, or to foods. If your intolerance is to a food or foods, dietary changes can bring about rapid changes. But even if the major offender seems to be air borne allergens, food intolerances may still be involved.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">The reason for this is the way stressors build up in our systems. If you have only a few stressors, your body may cope without showing any symptoms. But when the total number of stressors becomes more than your body can handle, you start to see the effects. Suppose you were moderately intolerant to potatoes and allergic to pollen. If you don\u2019t have much other stress in your life, your body may be able to cope with eating potatoes, and you may not notice any symptoms. You might even get through pollen season without any overt symptoms. But say you have a string of sleepless nights. Suddenly you start to react to the pollen. The pollen might be the immediate cause, but if you start getting more sleep, the symptoms may subside. Alternatively, if you stop eating potatoes for a while, they may also subside.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">So with a condition like asthma which is very sensitive to stress, the first step is to remove as many stressors as possible. Some things we have less control over, but we can chose what we eat.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">These are two effective nutritional approaches that can be taken:<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">1. Reducing the stress caused by our food intake. This includes investigating food allergies and intolerances, and removing the offending foods from the diet. It can also be beneficial to reduce or remove harmful foods, such as sugar, that cause stress to everybody, even though they may not directly trigger the asthma.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">2. Using nutrition to help alleviate the symptoms, or to build up the body so it can cope better. This may include using traditional methods of food preparation to maximize the nutrients in the foods eaten, or using therapeutic herbs and supplements.<\/p>\n<p align=\"right\"><em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/nutrition\/\">More info about Personalised Diet and Nutrition<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h4 align=\"left\">Using EFT to help prevent Asthma<\/h4>\n<p align=\"left\">Stress can be a major factor with asthma. Stress of various types can trigger an attack, and once an attack occurs, that in itself is very stressful, causing feelings of fear and anxiety. As Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) is a great tool for dealing with stress, it\u2019s perfect for helping those with asthma.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">Here\u2019s what Gary Craig, the founder, has to say:<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><em>\u201cEFT usually provides remarkable results for asthma. In most cases asthma, and other breathing problems, vanish within a few minutes of applying EFT. Also, repeated applications of EFT often eliminate asthma permanently so that asthma attacks no longer re-appear on a daily, weekly or monthly basis. For those who don\u2019t achieve instant relief, EFT is still likely to improve or completely resolve the problem. However, in these cases more sophisticated approaches are usually necessary. Sometimes the principle cause of asthma is one or more unresolved emotional issues such as anger, fear, guilt or trauma. EFT is ideally designed to address these emotional issues and, once properly resolved, many physical ailments (including asthma) subside.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">One of the great things about EFT is that it\u2019s a simple technique you can learn and apply yourself. No special equipment is required, so unlike an inhaler, there\u2019s no worry about being without it when you need it. We\u2019d work together on any major stressors, then you can continue using it yourself.<\/p>\n<p align=\"right\"><em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/therapies\/eft\/\">More info about EFT<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h4 align=\"left\">Other lifestyle aspects<\/h4>\n<p align=\"left\">We may also look at other aspects such as Buteyko breathing exercises, and building in more downtime and relaxation.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">Combine all of these approaches and you could be well on the way to no longer needing drugs or an inhaler! (But always consult your doctor before discontinuing any prescriptions.)<\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/about\/contact\/\">Contact Me<\/a> to arrange your complimentary initial 10-15 minute consultation, to discuss your needs and how I can help.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<h2><strong>\u00a0Allergies &amp; Sensitivities<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"grid grid-pad\">\n<div class=\"col-1-1\">\n<div id=\"primary\" class=\"content-area\">\n<article id=\"post-154\" class=\"post-154 page type-page status-publish hentry\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>You may have come along knowing you wanted help with allergies or intolerances. Possibly you have been diagnosed with sensitivities by another practitioner and know what you need to avoid, but now have no idea what to eat.<\/p>\n<p>Or you may have come to see me with other health problems, and I might have noticed\u00a0indications that you may have a problem with allergies or sensitivities from the detailed questionnaire (which includes questions on lifestyle, health, eating preferences and a food diary) that you filled out before our appointment.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/foodallergies.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-781\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/foodallergies.jpg?resize=559%2C366\" sizes=\"(max-width: 559px) 100vw, 559px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/foodallergies.jpg?w=709 709w, http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/foodallergies.jpg?resize=300%2C196 300w\" alt=\"foodallergies\" width=\"559\" height=\"366\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 align=\"left\">Determining what the allergies are<\/h4>\n<p align=\"left\">It is possible for people to be reactive to a huge range of different substances \u2013 foods, prescription medicines, chemicals, pollens, dust, animals, metals (including surgical implants), even substances that naturally occur in your body.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">But there are some substances that are more commonly reactive than others. By looking at your food diary and lifestyle, in combination with the pattern of symptoms, it\u2019s usually possible to identify some likely suspects. Often it is the foods or substances most commonly eaten, or that you\u2019re in contact with every day, that you\u2019re reactive to.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">The next step might be using kinesiology (muscle testing) to see what each substance does to your energy flow. Sometimes a single muscle test is enough to show a sensitivity, and sometimes we need to test in several different ways to find what\u2019s causing the problem.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">Or if there are indications that you have a variety of food sensitivities, and that your digestion isn\u2019t working fully, we may go straight to the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/nutrition\/gaps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GAPS<\/a> (Gut and Psychology \/ Physiology Syndrome) protocol, which prescribes certain foods to be avoided.<\/p>\n<p align=\"right\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/therapies\/kinesiology\/\"><em>More info about Kinesiology<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h4 align=\"left\">Managing food allergies<\/h4>\n<p align=\"left\">The next step is to eliminate the foods, or avoid the substances, for a trial period to see what changes. I help you with strategies for how to avoid problem foods, alternatives that you can buy, and tasty, easy recipes for homemade substitutes. There are many gluten free and GAPS recipes in my \u201cHow to Enjoy Real Food\u201d <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/resources\/cooking\/\">15 step cooking course<\/a>, and on my <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/resources\/recipes\/\">recipe blog<\/a>. I can also help you with <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/resources\/menu-planning\/\">menu planning<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">Depending on how much you improve as a result, we can tell whether we\u2019ve found the worst offenders, or whether we need to do some more testing.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">Once you know what\u2019s causing problems right now, we can develop further coping strategies.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">For some people, being able to manage the symptoms is all they want to do at this stage. Others want to go another step further and heal.<\/p>\n<h4 align=\"left\">What might stop you from healing<\/h4>\n<p align=\"left\">In some cases, you may have other physical problems that have arisen as a result of the food allergies, such as leaky gut or candida overgowth. If those are present, we can look at ways to help those heal. This may include supplements, or other treatments.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">Most often I will recommend the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gapsnz.info\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GAPS<\/a> protocol. When your digestive system has been repaired, other allergies may spontaneously come right.<\/p>\n<h4 align=\"left\">How EFT can help<\/h4>\n<p align=\"left\">EFT can help with the cravings you may get for foods that you are now trying to avoid. You may also have feelings such as grief or anger about being in this situation, which EFT is great at relieving.<\/p>\n<p align=\"right\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/therapies\/eft\/\"><em>More info about <\/em><em>EFT<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Other Allergy Treatments<\/h4>\n<p>Allergies can also be treated with Kinergetics, a specialist type of kinesiology. Here\u2019s how one person felt after a Kinergetics Sensitivity balance:<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cI feel really good, haven\u2019t used any nose spray, tablets etc\u2026 for the last 4 days. I didn\u2019t notice much of a difference Thursday, Friday last week. Then on Saturday felt like my nose was drying out and very clear, also no sneezing fits. Years ago I used to have injections to treat my allergies , I remember that a couple of days after having the injection I would start to fell like a different person, I have the same feeling now. Thank you so much for your help. It\u2019s been a great experience and I will be spreading the word on Kinergetics.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Allergy Antidotes are another range of holistic allergy treatments I sometimes use, including some based on EFT, developed by Sandi Radomski.<\/p>\n<p><em> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/about\/contact\/\">Contact Me<\/a> to arrange your complimentary initial 10-15 minute consultation, to discuss your needs and how I can help.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<h2><strong>\u00a0Cravings &amp; Addictions<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"grid grid-pad\">\n<div class=\"col-1-1\">\n<div id=\"primary\" class=\"content-area\">\n<article id=\"post-153\" class=\"post-153 page type-page status-publish hentry\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>First, let\u2019s define an addiction. My definition is any behaviour that we indulge in to an unhealthy extent because we feel compelled to.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">So that might include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Overeating \u2013 or the opposite \u2013 compulsive dieting<\/li>\n<li>Smoking<\/li>\n<li>Drugs \u2013 prescription or non-prescription, soft or hard<\/li>\n<li>Over working<\/li>\n<li>The internet<\/li>\n<li>Any kind of obsessive compulsive behaviour<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p align=\"left\"><a href=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/wpid-post_32917_image-300x200.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-783\" src=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/wpid-post_32917_image-300x200.jpg?resize=371%2C247\" sizes=\"(max-width: 371px) 100vw, 371px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/wpid-post_32917_image-300x200.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/wpid-post_32917_image-300x200.jpg?resize=272%2C182 272w\" alt=\"wpid-post_32917_image-300x200\" width=\"371\" height=\"247\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">The commonalities are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A behaviour that causes some kind of problem, which might be physical, emotional, social or financial<\/li>\n<li>A belief that we enjoy the activity and it makes us feel better<\/li>\n<li>The true cause \u2013 some kind of anxiety that we can\u2019t pinpoint, or that we don\u2019t want to face, or a way to avoid doing something else<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p align=\"left\">For example, you believe that surfing the internet relaxes you and you enjoy it. But the real reason you feel better might be that it enables you to avoid admitting that your marriage or job is in jeopardy. Or it might be stopping you working on a project that\u2019s important to you. The anxiety there might be worry about whether you\u2019ll be successful.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">So, how does this relate to cravings?<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">The craving to indulge in our favourite activity is really anxiety. Any number of compulsive activities could cover it up. You might be able to use willpower to break your addiction but chances are something else will fill the void. That\u2019s why many people stop smoking, then overeat.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">So the primary way we\u2019d approach an addiction of any kind is with <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/therapies\/eft\/\">Emotional Freedom Technique<\/a> (EFT). We can work from different angles and use it in three ways:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>To help reduce the craving when it arises<\/li>\n<li>By looking at what triggers your addiction and reprogramming the habits<\/li>\n<li>To reduce the underlying level of anxiety so that you don\u2019t need to push it down any more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 align=\"left\">We may still need to address the physical aspects.<\/h4>\n<p align=\"left\">It may be as simple as adjusting your protein \/ fat \/ carb ratios, or eliminating simple sugars for a while.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">Food cravings are often caused by allergies. The substance we are addicted to might be a substance we are allergic to. So we may need to examine <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/coaching\/allergies\/\">allergies<\/a> as well, to rebalance the body at a biochemical level, as well as an emotional one.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">We may also need to consider when the cravings kick in and create some new habits to distract us at certain times.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<h2 align=\"left\"><strong>\u00a0Mental Health<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Mental illnesses such as depression, anxiety and phobias are becoming more common, depression especially. There are lots of reasons for that, as discussed on the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/coaching\/modern\/\">modern living page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">A simple phobia (or even a complex one) can often be dealt with very easily using Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT). But for other mental imbalances, a more in-depth, multi-faceted approach will give a more permanent improvement.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">Here\u2019s how EFT and improved nutrition can help your mental health, whether it\u2019s already fairly good, or you have major problems.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><a href=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/mental-health-jerry-nelson.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-785\" src=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/mental-health-jerry-nelson.jpg?resize=542%2C369\" sizes=\"(max-width: 542px) 100vw, 542px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/mental-health-jerry-nelson.jpg?w=700 700w, http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/mental-health-jerry-nelson.jpg?resize=300%2C204 300w\" alt=\"mental-health-jerry-nelson\" width=\"542\" height=\"369\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4 align=\"left\">Whole foods for good mental health<\/h4>\n<p align=\"left\">In the 1930s, a dentist named Weston Price traveled round the world studying cultures still eating their traditional foods, and compared their health with those members of the same culture eating western foods. Those continuing to eat traditional diets enjoyed excellent physical and emotional health. But those who had changed to a western diet high in white flour, sugar, and canned goods suffered from a range of physical and mental health problems and were prone to infectious diseases. This huge deterioration occurred after just one generation of exposure to processed foods. His book \u201cNutrition and Physical Degeneration\u201d is a landmark in the understanding of how food affects the mind and body.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">Price found a lot of commonalities between the different traditional diets. The food was organic and high in nutrients, many times higher than our typical diet today. The diets were all high in animal fats, and none of the societies were vegetarian. Where people were unable to get enough meat or fish, they ate a lot of raw dairy products. Fermenting techniques were used, to increase the nutrient value of the food and preserve it. Grains, legumes, nuts and seeds were always soaked, sprouted or fermented to reduce harmful anti-nutrients and increase digestibility.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">In contrast, our modern diet is high in sugar, refined grains, trans (processed) fats, pesticides, preservatives and additives. Processing techniques make our food less digestible, rather than more. We\u2019ve been misinformed that nutritious and protective saturated fats are bad for our health, and so often avoid them. We suffer from nutritional deficiencies and are overloaded with toxins. Our digestive health breaks down and we start to get food intolerances.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">Just a few of the ways this can impact on mental health:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Food intolerances cause chemical imbalances in the brain, leading to brain fog, depression and many other mental or emotional problems<\/li>\n<li>Insufficient protein and fat contribute to lack of serotonin, and thus depression<\/li>\n<li>Sugar and food additives cause hyperactivity in many children<\/li>\n<li>An early symptom of Vitamin B12 deficiency is irrational anger<\/li>\n<li>B1 and zinc deficiencies can contribute to anorexia<\/li>\n<li>Lack of Vitamin D can contribute to insomnia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p align=\"left\">People are often stunned to discover that in many cases their debilitating mental health conditions such as chronic depression are exacerbated by foods they are consuming daily. The modern staples of wheat and sugar are two of the most common triggers. Returning to a nutrient rich diet, with a few carefully chosen supplements where needed, can transform our body chemistry, our brain chemistry and our mental and emotional health.<\/p>\n<p align=\"right\"><em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/nutrition\/\">More info about Personalised Diet<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h4 align=\"left\">Gut and Psychology Syndrome (GAPS)<\/h4>\n<p align=\"left\">Sometimes we can switch to a whole food diet, and eat in a more balanced way, and this will be enough to turn around our biochemistry. But sometimes more in depth healing needs to take place. Dr Natasha Campbell-McBride\u2019s GAPS protocol is helpful for healing the digestive system, which can alleviate many mental health problems.<\/p>\n<p align=\"right\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/nutrition\/gaps\/\"><em>More info about <\/em><em>GAPS<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h4 align=\"left\">EFT for improved mental health<\/h4>\n<p align=\"left\">There is no doubt that traumatic experiences can cause major, ongoing emotional problems. But so can a multitude of smaller events that might seem nothing to the casual observer. Criticism, failure, self doubt, the overheard unkind remark, and limiting beliefs about yourself lead to a diminished sense of self worth. This can lead to obvious mental health issues such as depression or anorexia.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">It can also contribute to problems nobody else might notice: lacking the confidence to go for that job you want or talk to the girl you fancy, being too shy to go to parties, being unable to communicate with your children, procrastinating till you miss the deadline, tension headaches, overworking to prove yourself, letting yourself be bullied, minor fears or major phobias. You might not be mentally ill, but you\u2019re not entirely healthy either.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) can be used to clear a wide range of things:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the car accident that still gives you nightmares<\/li>\n<li>the memory of all the times your father called you stupid<\/li>\n<li>the phobia that stops you from using lifts<\/li>\n<li>the belief that you\u2019re no good at sport<\/li>\n<li>your current anger at your son for forgetting to pick up the groceries<\/li>\n<li>the dull throb at the base of your neck that makes you snappy with everybody<\/li>\n<li>the negative body image that forces you to starve yourself<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p align=\"right\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/eft\/\"><em>More info about <\/em><em>EFT<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"right\"><strong>Weight Issues<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"grid grid-pad\">\n<div class=\"col-1-1\">\n<div id=\"primary\" class=\"content-area\">\n<article id=\"post-173\" class=\"post-173 page type-page status-publish hentry\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Weight problems are usually not just about eating too much. So deprivation dieting doesn\u2019t generally work. Excess weight is a symptom of something else, and is more likely to be about:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/big-rider-500.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-790\" src=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/big-rider-500.jpg?resize=500%2C375\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/big-rider-500.jpg?w=500 500w, http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/big-rider-500.jpg?resize=300%2C225 300w\" alt=\"big-rider-500\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4 align=\"left\">Eating the wrong kinds of foods<\/h4>\n<p align=\"left\">You might:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Be eating too many foods that are low in nutrients, or not enough nutrient dense foods, means you are compelled to eat more, as your body tries to get the nutrients it needs<\/li>\n<li>Have foods that you\u2019re intolerant or allergic to<\/li>\n<li>Be eating the wrong types of foods, or balance of foods, for your personal metabolism. eg: Eating too many carbs is a common problem, which often leads directly to fat storage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 align=\"left\">Some other kind of physical imbalance<\/h4>\n<p>Possibilities include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Low thyroid function<\/li>\n<li>Insulin resistance<\/li>\n<li>Inability to absorb nutrients<\/li>\n<li>Hormonal problems<\/li>\n<li>Candida overgrowth<\/li>\n<li>Heavy metal or other toxins, stored in fat cells<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 align=\"left\">Emotional issues of some kind<\/h4>\n<p align=\"left\">Some common ones are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Using food to handle anxiety of some kind<\/li>\n<li>Unhelpful beliefs about food and\/or weight<\/li>\n<li>Inaccurate body image<\/li>\n<li>Past trauma<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 align=\"left\">Other lifestyle factors<\/h4>\n<p align=\"left\">Some habits can also make things worse:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>The wrong kind of exercise<\/li>\n<li>Not enough water<\/li>\n<li>Not enough sleep<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p align=\"left\">Starting with any of these can lead to others, or they can feed each other in a vicious cycle. Eg. Eating the wrong foods can lead to hormonal problems. Or going on restrictive diets can lead to nutritional deficiencies that then cause further problems.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">Weight loss is most successful if all aspects are looked at together. So we look at the causes, rather than the effect. The primary aim might be to first bring your health back into balance, then focus on weight.<\/p>\n<h4 align=\"left\">That could involve:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Eating an appropriate, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/nutrition\/\">nutrient dense diet for your personal needs<\/a>. One that is tasty and satisfying, as well as nourishing.<\/li>\n<li>Using supplements where necessary.<\/li>\n<li>Using <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/eft\/\">EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique)<\/a> to work on any emotional issues or beliefs that may be involved.<\/li>\n<li>Looking at what other lifestyle factors can be better balanced.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<footer class=\"entry-footer\">\n<hr \/>\n<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"right\"><strong>\u00a0Sports Performance<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Training is the primary component of getting faster, or stronger, or achieving your best performance. If you\u2019re serious about your sport, you\u2019ll already be getting expert advice to optimise your training.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/BradleyWiggins2b.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-792\" src=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/BradleyWiggins2b.jpg?resize=505%2C367\" sizes=\"(max-width: 505px) 100vw, 505px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/BradleyWiggins2b.jpg?w=688 688w, http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/BradleyWiggins2b.jpg?resize=300%2C218 300w\" alt=\"bradleywiggins2b\" width=\"505\" height=\"367\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">The next vital element is the quality of your fuel. Your car goes better on the right fuel, and so does your body. Your trainer will have you on some good food, but that is just the start.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">I can help you get even bigger improvements by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/nutrition\/\">personalising your diet<\/a> to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Show you how to choose foods with higher nutrient value<\/li>\n<li>Find out what works best for your unique metabolism<\/li>\n<li>Look at the best balance of foods for your sport<\/li>\n<li>Test to see if there are any foods you\u2019re intolerant to<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p align=\"left\">As most athletes now know, another piece of the picture is the mental and emotional side. To work on these aspects I use <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/therapies\/eft\/\">Emotional Freedom Technique<\/a> (EFT). There are a number of ways EFT can aid performance.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">You may have set some big goals for yourself that you\u2019re excited about. But when you think about them, a small voice in your head says a bunch of negative things about your ability to achieve those goals. Changing those negative beliefs with EFT makes your goals, affirmations and positive thinking much more powerful.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">You may have reached a plateau in your training. The longer that goes on, the more a part of you believes that you\u2019ll never break through it. Break down that belief and pretty soon you\u2019ll be breaking through the plateau.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">When you have had several bad performances, the memories affect your ability to perform better in the future. EFT can clear the emotions around those stressful memories of previous bad performances, and enable you to get back on form.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">EFT is also great for relieving stress and worry about upcoming events, so you can be relaxed.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">It is also helpful to get some bodywork from time to time. This might be massage for those tired muscles, or something more specialised for a nagging injury, such as chiropractic, osteopathy or kinesiology.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">One of the therapies I use is <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/therapies\/kinesiology\/\">Kinesiology<\/a>. Kinesiology and EFT can both be very helpful in recovering from injury, so there are several different approaches I can take to resolve lingering pain that\u2019s stopping you from training to full capacity.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">Especially useful for sports is Reactive Muscle Kinesiology. This is when activating one muscle causes another muscle to be \u201cswitched off\u201d and not operate at full strength. A muscle balancing session can ensure that your muscles are firing on all cylinders, and investigate and correct reactive muscle relationships.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">Kinergetics is another specialist form of kinesiology that helps sports performance by improving the body\u2019s ability to be well-hydrated, amongst other benefits.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 align=\"left\"><strong>\u00a0Testimonials<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/Testimonial700.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-794\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/Testimonial700.jpg?resize=640%2C360\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/Testimonial700.jpg?w=700 700w, http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/Testimonial700.jpg?resize=300%2C169 300w\" alt=\"testimonial700\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I feel really good, haven\u2019t used any nose spray, tablets etc\u2026 for the last 4 days. I didn\u2019t notice much of a difference Thursday, Friday last week. Then on Saturday felt like my nose was drying out and very clear, also no sneezing fits. Years ago I used to have injections to treat my allergies , I remember that a couple of days after having the injection I would start to fell like a different person, I have the same feeling now. Thank you so much for your help. It\u2019s been a great experience and I will be spreading the word on Kinergetics.<\/p>\n<p><em>L.B.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr align=\"center\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>I am writing this as a Testimonial to Deb Gully. Specifically, her use of Muscle Balancing and EFT.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">In January of 2005 I had a freak accident on my mountainbike. This resulted in a fractured scapula, several broken ribs and a compression\/extension injury to my right shoulder that included tendon, muscle and ligament damage, and also nerve damage. This was a very painful injury, but the full extent of it only became apparent over the ensuing weeks.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">I spent the first few weeks in a haze of powerful painkillers, anti-inflammatories and sleeping pills. Deb Gully offered her services as an alternative to this brutal regime. Having no knowledge of Deb\u2019s treatments, and as an avowed sceptic at heart, I had to decide to be open to what she would do for me.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">I\u2019m so glad I did. From the day Deb started working with me I started to improve. She gave me as much of a Muscle Balance as my level of pain would allow, and used EFT techniques to allay some very negative feelings I was dealing with, and to help me with the pain.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">For me, the results were dramatic. From virtual paralysis of my upper arm and shoulder, to being able to move it right out from my body. From being zombied out by drugs, to almost totally managing the pain with EFT.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">On my follow-up appointment with my orthopaedic specialist the following week, my x-rays revealed that I my broken shoulder-blade had fully calcified. The doctor was extremely surprised by this, and told me I had \u201cunusual healing properties\u201d! I am quite convinced that both the Balancing and EFT had a direct bearing on this.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">I have received two more Balances from Deb since. Both have given me a noticeable improvement in my condition and ability to rehabilitate, and I am going to rely on her skill and perceptive gifts, and the ongoing use of the EFT techniques, to aid me in returning to full health.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><em>Thanks for reading, Oli, 08\/04\/05<\/em><\/p>\n<hr align=\"center\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p align=\"left\">I have probably suffered from some form of depression for most of my life, although over recent years, it had become progressively worse. Counselling sessions helped for a while but once you get stuck in that black pit it\u2019s very difficult to recall the coping mechanisms.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">Last year at Deb\u2019s suggestion I started taking St Johns Wort but suddenly, to my dismay, it just didn\u2019t seem to be working. She had also taught me the EFT technique but I\u2019d gotten into such a state that it didn\u2019t even occur to me. Crunch time came in February this year when I found myself seriously considering suicide.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">In tears I phoned Deb with the idea of perhaps increasing the dosage of the St Johns Wort. She immediately went into action &amp; got me \u2018tapping\u2019 while we were on the phone (&amp; with me weeping copiously the whole time \u2013 I don\u2019t know how she does it!) Next she emailed a questionnaire to ascertain the manner of my depression, so that she could determine what supplements would be beneficial.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">She started me on alternate doses of 5HTP &amp; DLPA. Within 20 minutes of taking the first 5HTP, the suicidal feelings quite literally vanished. We followed up with several weekly EFT sessions, which have helped break down the major sources of the feelings of depression &amp; self loathing that have dogged me for years. Deb also gave my eating habits an overhaul \u2013 I had been eating a great deal of wheat &amp; sugar, which contribute to (&amp; probably cause!) depression.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">It\u2019s now early June. By monitoring my eating habits, taking a maintenance dosage of the supplements &amp; using the EFT techniques to zap any negative feelings, I am now emotionally stable for the first time in years. Actually, you could probably make that the first time ever.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><em> K.C. <\/em><\/p>\n<hr align=\"center\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p align=\"left\">When I started working full-time as a massage therapist several years ago, I was unable to work a normal day without coffee, sugar, and wheat. Deb recognised my daily hypoglycaemia as a reaction to my favourite allergy-addictions. Following her guidance out of my lifetime of dietary mess, has been one of the most important things I\u2019ve ever done for myself.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><em>L.J.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr align=\"center\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p align=\"left\">Since having my son by Caesarian section in November 1999, I had this nagging pain in my lower left side, chronic diahorrea and constipation which would go in five daily roundabouts. I knew where every public toilet was within a five mile radius of where I was and sometimes I wouldn\u2019t make it. I did the Western medicine man thing \u2013 gynecology all checked out \u2013 fine; colonoscopy \u2013 all clear apart from a diverticula and got told that because I had had a Caesarian section, this changed the bacteria levels in my bowel and I would just have to live with Irritable Bowel Syndrome \u2013 seems to be blamed for everything that they can\u2019t explain.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">Deb had always been on at me about gluten intolerance. I told her I could not survive without bread!!! She told me to humour her and go off all gluten for a week. Well, the change was phenomenal. The \u201cnagging\u201d pain went, I didn\u2019t feel bloated and irritable and depressed like I had been and now two years later, I live a life completely free of gluten and have NEVER looked back. I will admit the first three months were hard and sometimes even now, I have to learn to improvise when I am eating out, but with Deb\u2019s guidance, friendship and wisdom, I have never had to run to the toilet again.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">Lucky for me, chocolate and red wine do not contain gluten, so I still have a vice or two left. Deb is a wonderful friend and advisor and certainly helped me, when conventional medicine told me I would have to live with IBS the rest of my life \u2013 thank you Deb xxx<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><em>K.G.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr align=\"center\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p align=\"left\">Deb has assisted me to gradually reverse a chronic, life threatening, and supposedly incurable illness. She has introduced me to a wide range of beneficial therapies, and fine tuned my diet and supplement regime when needed. She helped me by using a wide range of therapies \u2013 diet, supplements, physical therapies, energy medicine and emotional\/mental techniques \u2013 and successfully taught me how to improve my health on all levels.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">Although we still have a way to go, many people consider my improvement so far to be astonishing, and I am completely confident that I will make a full recovery.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">Deb\u2019s wide range of knowledge and open minded approach has been a crucial catalyst to my healing.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><em>I.G.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr align=\"center\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p align=\"left\">Deb Gully has been an awesome support, and for me personally, done far more than her role of Health Coach would suggest. When the medical profession refused to admit (by analyzing their test results), that I had a health problem, instead they keep telling me I was concealing things and that was the reason for my problem. Deb was there 100 % for me all of the time, and most of all believed in me. Supporting me, (put up with me!) and helped me work through to find a solution.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">Now herbally medicated, with correctly applied Metabolic Typing, my health and wellbeing has turned around totally. Best of all, I hope, having found and dealt with the problem, I will never have to go on conventional medication, instead using far better and healthier alternatives. This lady sticks through thick and thin, regardless of personal sacrifices. I can\u2019t recommend her highly enough and wish her the best in all her future endeavours. Deb is one special lady.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><em> with thanks, C. le R.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr align=\"center\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p align=\"left\">I have struggled to control my weight all my life. I come from a family that is known for being \u201cbig\u201d, so used to use the excuse of genetics as the reason why I found it so hard to lose weight. I tried all the crazy fad diets during my teens and 20s \u2013 Israeli Army Diet, Grapefruit diet, Weight Watchers. I would lose weight for sure, but it was only temporary and would always come back on. About 6 years ago I had a consultation with a dietician at the gym I was going to and she actually told me I wasn\u2019t eating enough \u2013 years of starvation diets had got me into bad habits and thoroughly messed with my metabolism. So I started eating more regular meals (our family was never big on breakfast, so I hadn\u2019t had more than a glass of fruit juice for \u201cbreakfast\u201d since I was about 10 years old) and snacks in an attempt to kick start my metabolism again and also followed the conventional wisdom that a low fat diet was important. I managed to stablise my weight (don\u2019t ask me what it was, I gave up using scales about 15 years ago, but I was about a size 20\/22 in clothes) and stopped gaining, but I wasn\u2019t losing either.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">A few years later, during a visit to my doctor for other reasons, she decided to check my blood pressure just \u201cwhile I was there\u201d. She told me it was a little on the high side, but didn\u2019t do anything further. About 6 months later I was back in the Docs office again and she noted the high blood pressure reading from my last visit and checked again. It was still high, so she sent me for blood tests. The tests came back that my cholesterol was higher than it should be (5.6 when it should be between 3 and 5) and the \u201cbad\u201d cholesterol was also above the normal range. She told me I needed to get the levels down and the way to do this was to cut out fat from my diet, eat more carbohydrates, and get more regular exercise. Since this seemed to be the prevailing wisdom touted in all the articles on health in newspapers &amp; magazines, I followed the advice religiously. Rather than going back to the gym scene, I invested in a piece of home exercise equipment and got into a good routine of doing at least 40 minutes of exercise 4 \u2013 5 times a week. Over the course of the next year I did lose a small amount of weight, but nothing significant.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">December 2003 I got another blood test done and was looking forward to some positive results since I had been so good at following the medical advice I had received. I was utterly devastated to get the results and discover that my cholesterol had gone up (to 6) and even worse, my blood sugar levels were dangerously high at 4.8 (should be between 0 and 2). The practice nurse at my doctor\u2019s surgery called me in for a consultation and asked me to bring in a food diary for the week before the meeting. She looked at my diary and pronounced it \u201cfine\u201d and also that I was getting sufficient exercise. My father was diagnosed with Type II diabetes when he was 59, so the nurse said that I was genetically predisposed to the same condition and my blood sugar levels confirmed that I was heading in that direction if I didn\u2019t make some changes. The doctor had written out a prescription for a drug for me to take to help get my blood sugar down. I enquired as to what the drug was for precisely and the nurse said it was given to older people who had Type II diabetes (which is certainly not me!), but that it also had good results in preventing people with high blood sugar developing diabetes and could also assist with weight loss. I asked if there were any side effects and she said that yes, I could become constipated or have other similar gastric upsets. This was not sounding like a very good idea to me. So I told the nurse that I would rather look at dietary changes first before resorting to the drugs. She was willing to let me do that and said I should get another blood test in 3 months to check on progress.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">It was therefore in an extremely upset frame of mind that I found my way to Deb Gully. I should disclose here that Deb has been a friend of mine for several years and I knew that she had been studying nutrition. It therefore wasn\u2019t difficult for me to entrust my health issues to her care. Deb administered the metabolic typing questionnaire to me and I also gave her copies of the two blood test results I had. On Deb\u2019s advice I found out that I am a \u201cmixed\u201d type and need to have a well balanced diet of protein, carbohydrates and fats. This being COMPLETELY the opposite to the diet the doctor had put me on \u2013 no wonder the doctor\u2019s advice didn\u2019t produce any positive results!<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">I decided to start the new regime with the new year and in early January 2004 began the process of working out my ideal carb levels. I spent about a month experimenting with different amounts and types of carbs. I discovered that I can only tolerate grain carbs (pasta, rice &amp; bread) in very small amounts, so small that it really isn\u2019t worth adding them to a meal, but enough that if I have them occasionally (i.e: just once or twice a week) I am fine. However, I can eat starchy vegetables (potatoes etc) in large quantities with no negative effects.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">For 3 months I maintained the new dietary regime which also included previously \u201cforbidden\u201d foods like butter and bacon (due to their high saturated fat content). My two big \u201csaviours\u201d during this time were corn chips and sugar free chocolate. Corn chips because they provided me with an easily available and convenient snack food and sugar free chocolate because, well, a gal can\u2019t live without chocolate! I was never hungry, ate my fill at every meal, and found that I could go for much longer periods of time between meals without feeling hungry. Previously (on the high carb, low fat regime) I had been having to eat nearly every 2 hours.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">In early April 2004 I fronted up for a further blood test. I had lost a reasonable amount of weight during the previous 3 months (some of my clothes had started to literally fall off me!), yet, for various reasons \u2013 none of them my own choice \u2013 I had not been able to exercise with any regularity or intensity during that time. I was feeling nervous and optimistic at the same time. Two days later the practice nurse from my doctor\u2019s surgery called with the results. She was thrilled. My blood sugar was down to 2.2 (recall that optimum level is 2 or less) and my cholesterol was down to 5.8. Well, I was pretty stoked myself. Hooorah, finally something worked! The nurse then had the gall to ask how did I find taking the drugs. I had completely forgotten about that and said \u201cwhat drugs?\u201d. She was shocked to hear that I hadn\u2019t even taken them and had achieved these good results purely by changing my diet. She wants me to do another test in 6 months time just to be sure the levels are still coming down (&amp; obviously there is still room for improvement), but when I passed the results onto Deb she pointed out to me that the critical result (HDL\/Cholesterol ratio) was now in the low risk (\u201cnormal\u201d) range and really I shouldn\u2019t be worried about this aspect of my health any further.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">It is a great relief to know that I am no longer at high risk of developing diabetes or the range of other health problems that can come from high cholesterol. It is also great to know that I don\u2019t have to accept being overweight as being a genetic problem that I can\u2019t do anything about. The weight loss in the past 3 months wasn\u2019t my main goal, it was purely incidental to achieving lower blood sugar and cholesterol, but it is a nice \u201cside effect\u201d to say the least and it is clear to me now that one of the main reasons I ever got overweight in the first place was from eating too many carbs. However, I should be able to re-start my exercise routine in the next few weeks so I hope to be able to continue to reduce the blood sugar and cholesterol but also lose some more weight and return to a size that I was most comfortable with in the past (clothing size 14\/16).<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">The past 3 months have taught me a number of things. Doctors don\u2019t know anything about nutrition. They are trained to treat diseases, which has nothing to do with general health and wellbeing. If they can give you a pill for it, they will, without looking at the myriad of other treatments that are available. I do credit my doctor for picking up on the warning signs of my high blood pressure that lead me to discover I had a problem I had to address, I thank her for that, but she was not able to deal with the problem in an effective way at all. Every person is different and there isn\u2019t a \u201cone-size-fits-all\u201d dietary regime that will suit everyone. The only way to find out what is right for you is to seek the advice of a knowledgeable practitioner like Deb Gully. So, while I hope my story can inspire others to get the right advice to address their health issues, my journey is personal to me and another person will not necessarily achieve the same results by following the same path I took.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">Finally, it has been interesting to see the reaction from friends and family to the changes I have made. Several of the women continue to ask how long I am going to be on this \u201cdiet\u201d. It makes me laugh. Our society has got so used to people being on diets all the time that we think of them as being temporary measures for a quick fix to a certain problem. Well, that is diet with a capital \u201cD\u201d in my vocabulary. The true meaning of \u201cdiet\u201d (with a small \u201cd\u201d), is simply \u201cwhat you eat\u201d. I\u2019m not on a Diet, I have made changes to my diet that are permanent and will ensure my continued good health.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><em>S.S.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/about\/contact\/\">Contact Me<\/a> to arrange your complimentary initial consultation, to discuss your needs and how I can help.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<hr \/>\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Nutrition<\/strong><\/h1>\n<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<h2 class=\"entry-title\">Personalised Diet<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Many of the ailments we have, and just accept as inevitable, can be directly or indirectly caused by what we eat. Even small changes to our diet can have profound effects. But many people are put off changing diet because:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>They\u2019ve been on diets before and know how hard that is<\/li>\n<li>They believe they\u2019ll have to go hungry, or they won\u2019t be able to eat their favourite foods<\/li>\n<li>They believe that it will involve a lot of hard work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p align=\"left\">It\u2019s true that it takes more work to eat well than to eat badly. But it doesn\u2019t have to be a lot more work, and most people find that the pay off in increased energy and well being more than makes up for it.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">The other bonus that people enjoy is finding out they can eat foods that they\u2019ve been depriving themselves of \u2013 real, tasty, satisfying foods. My clients love learning that so many foods that they\u2019d been told to avoid are actually packed with essential nutrients!<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">Let\u2019s look at what\u2019s involved.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><strong><b><br \/>\n<\/b>Eating real food!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">Much of the food we accept as normal has been processed and stripped of its goodness. So the first step is to replace low nutrient food with high nutrient food. The great thing here is that real food tastes good and is more satisfying. You may find that you don\u2019t need to eat as much because you\u2019re getting more goodness from what you do eat. To make this stage easier, I wrote a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/resources\/cooking\/\">cooking course<\/a>\u00a0that introduces you to the principles of whole food eating in a 15 step plan, and includes easy, tasty recipes. I also have a range of recipes on my <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/recipes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">recipe blog<\/a>.\u00a0<em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/nutrition\/real-food\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More info about Whole Foods<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-763 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/diet.jpg?resize=382%2C214\" sizes=\"(max-width: 382px) 100vw, 382px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/diet.jpg?w=600 600w, http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/diet.jpg?resize=300%2C168 300w\" alt=\"diet\" width=\"430\" height=\"241\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 align=\"left\"><strong><b><br \/>\n<\/b>Metabolic typing<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p align=\"left\">This is about understanding that we all have unique metabolic needs. While we all need a good balance of protein, fat and carbohydrates in our diet, that balance is different for each person. We find out what the right balance is for you \u2013 some people suit an Atkins type diet, some go better on a semi vegetarian diet, and most of us are somewhere in the middle. Where do you fit in?\u00a0<em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/nutrition\/metabolic-typing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More info about Metabolic Typing<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h3 align=\"left\"><a href=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/514e7wRsoL._SX322_BO1204203200_.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-764\" src=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/514e7wRsoL._SX322_BO1204203200_.jpg?resize=191%2C294\" sizes=\"(max-width: 191px) 100vw, 191px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/514e7wRsoL._SX322_BO1204203200_.jpg?w=324 324w, http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/514e7wRsoL._SX322_BO1204203200_.jpg?resize=195%2C300 195w\" alt=\"514e7wrsol-_sx322_bo1204203200_\" width=\"238\" height=\"366\" \/><\/a><strong>Food Allergies<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p align=\"left\">Not many people realise how much a food allergy can impact on your life. Finding one or more key allergies or sensitivities and eliminating them from your diet can transform how you feel. If you have symptoms that indicate the possibility of allergies, we\u2019ll investigate those.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">We can then decide whether to just manage the symptoms by eliminating the food involved. Or whether you want to go one step further to a deeper level of healing. This may\u00a0involve using a gut healing regime such as the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/nutrition\/gaps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GAPS<\/a> (Gut &amp; Psychology \/ Physiology Syndrome) protocol.\u00a0<em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/coaching\/allergies\/\">More about Allergies &amp; Sensitivities<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><a href=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/gapsbook.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-765\" src=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/gapsbook.jpg?resize=205%2C265\" alt=\"gapsbook\" width=\"248\" height=\"321\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 align=\"left\"><strong><b><br \/>\n<\/b>Supplements<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p align=\"left\">When you start eating real food, you\u2019ll find that many of the little problems you had will just go away as you become better nourished. So I don\u2019t usually recommend supplements till you\u2019ve been on your new diet for at least a month, so we can see what symptoms you still have. Then we can add in anything extra that\u2019s needed.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">One exception to that is if you have digestive difficulties or have had your gall bladder removed. If you\u2019re not digesting your food, you won\u2019t get the benefit from it, so we might start with digestive enzymes straight away.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.naturefoods.co.nz\/mri-mineral-drops\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-766\" src=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/product.cmd_.mineral.drops_.www_.naturefoods.co_.nz-228x228.jpg?resize=203%2C204\" sizes=\"(max-width: 203px) 100vw, 203px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/product.cmd_.mineral.drops_.www_.naturefoods.co_.nz-228x228.jpg?resize=228%2C228 228w, http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/product.cmd_.mineral.drops_.www_.naturefoods.co_.nz-228x228.jpg?resize=150%2C150 150w\" alt=\"product-cmd-mineral-drops-www-naturefoods-co-nz-228x228\" width=\"242\" height=\"242\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<h2 class=\"entry-title\">Keeping a Food Diary<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>A food diary is useful for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Seeing how far you\u2019ve come (because you WILL forget some of your initial symptoms once they\u2019re gone, and will only remember the ones that are left)<\/li>\n<li>Helping track down foods that are still not working for you<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It might seem tedious, but it will be a valuable resource.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2016\/06\/food-diary.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-768\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2016\/06\/food-diary.jpg?resize=600%2C440\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2016\/06\/food-diary.jpg?w=700 700w, http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2016\/06\/food-diary.jpg?resize=300%2C220 300w\" alt=\"diary of food eaten throughout the day when on a diet\" width=\"600\" height=\"440\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>1. Get a school exercise or notebook. I like the 1B5 size.<\/p>\n<p>2. On the first page, write down all of your current symptoms. Even if they seem unrelated to your diet, write it all down. Note the frequency, when or where it happens, and the severity. Date the page.<\/p>\n<p>3. For each day of the diary:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>On the left hand sheet, write down all your inputs:\n<ul>\n<li>Food<\/li>\n<li>Drink<\/li>\n<li>Supplements<\/li>\n<li>Exercise<\/li>\n<li>Any stressors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>On the right hand side, write down the results:\n<ul>\n<li>How you feel, physically and mentally, first thing in the morning, before and after meals, at bedtime<\/li>\n<li>What your bowel movements are like<\/li>\n<li>What your energy levels are like<\/li>\n<li>How your symptoms are progressing<\/li>\n<li>Anything else that seems relevant<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>You can also use your journal to record any other health related information, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Blood test results<\/li>\n<li>Any \u201cprescriptions\u201d from your doctor, naturopath or homeopath<\/li>\n<li>Results of any muscle testing we do together<\/li>\n<li>Questions you want to ask your health practitioner<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZoLHcDZcyNs\/T4CyNiHjJ-I\/AAAAAAAAAUA\/JtnVy8c7blw\/s1600\/food_diary_02.gif?resize=258%2C244\" width=\"400\" height=\"378\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<h2 class=\"entry-title\">Eating Real Food<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>There are some preconceptions about \u201cwhole food\u201d diets that are not quite accurate. Often people think it means a vegetarian diet, or a diet high in whole grains and legumes. Although those diets can be \u201cwhole foods\u201d, so are many others.<\/p>\n<p>So I prefer to call it a \u201creal food\u201d diet, which can encompass the full range of foods. Sean Croxton of <a href=\"http:\/\/undergroundwellness.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Underground Wellness<\/a> coined the phrase JERF \u2013 \u201cJust Eat Real Food\u201d and at this stage of your nutrition\u00a0journey, that may be all you need to focus on.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2016\/06\/Paleo-dietb.jpg\"><br \/>\n<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2016\/06\/Paleo-dietb2-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-774\" src=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2016\/06\/Paleo-dietb2-1.jpg?resize=640%2C424\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2016\/06\/Paleo-dietb2-1.jpg?w=775 775w, http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2016\/06\/Paleo-dietb2-1.jpg?resize=300%2C199 300w, http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2016\/06\/Paleo-dietb2-1.jpg?resize=768%2C508 768w\" alt=\"paleo-dietb2\" width=\"640\" height=\"423\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Real foods are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Animal proteins:\n<ul>\n<li>Meat, poultry, fish<\/li>\n<li>Broths<\/li>\n<li>Eggs<\/li>\n<li>Dairy, preferably unpasteurised or fermented<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Fats that can be found in nature:\n<ul>\n<li>Fat gathered from your roast<\/li>\n<li>Butter or ghee<\/li>\n<li>Coconut oil, olive oil<\/li>\n<li><em>Most other plant oils should be avoided \u2013 ask yourself \u201ccould my great grandma have made this oil in her kitchen?\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Plant foods that haven\u2019t been messed with:\n<ul>\n<li>Fruit<\/li>\n<li>Vegetables<\/li>\n<li>Fermented veges<\/li>\n<li>Nuts &amp; seeds (prepared properly)<\/li>\n<li>Whole grains and legumes\u00a0(prepared properly)<\/li>\n<li>Herbs &amp; Spices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Drinks that are not full of either sugar or artificial sweeteners<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>They will ideally be fresh, local and organic, and will be free of GMOs and any artificial\u00a0additives.<\/p>\n<p>You may feel that you can start with this step\u00a0on your own, and there are many resources to help you. First is my <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/resources\/cooking\/\">15 step cooking course<\/a>, which will help you identify real foods, and teach you how to prepare them for maximum nutrition<\/p>\n<p>For more guidance, read my page on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/dietnet\/foods\/whole_foods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Whole Foods<\/a> on my DietNet site (note that this site is currently being updated, so apologies for any layout issues). Also check out recipe sites that focus on WAPF (Weston A Price foundation), Paleo or Primal diets.<\/p>\n<p>But before you start, some extra\u00a0tips:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Start a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/nutrition\/food-diary\/\">food diary<\/a> \u2013 this will help you see how you\u2019re progressing. Also, if you later decide to come and see me, it will contain ve=aluable information, so I can help you with the next step.<\/li>\n<li>Start slowly. Make changes gradually, so you can adapt more easily physically and logistically.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure you eat a balance of foods. At this stage, aim to have some protein, fat and carbs with each meal. The next step is to look into your <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/nutrition\/metabolic-typing\/\">metabolic type<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<h2 class=\"entry-title\">Metabolic Typing<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>This is about finding the right balance of macronutrients (protein, fat and carbohydrates) for your metabolism. At one end of the scale are people who do well on an Atkins style diet (extreme Protein types); at the other are people who do well on vegetarian diets (extreme Carbo types); and most people are somewhere in the middle (Mixed). Think of a bell curve, which is how most human characteristics are distributed.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2016\/06\/bellcurve.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-513\" src=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2016\/06\/bellcurve.png?resize=461%2C191\" alt=\"bellcurve\" width=\"461\" height=\"191\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Orange and green depict Protein and Carbo types, but extreme types will be the small groups at the far ends of each. So not a big %.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Protein types need heavy proteins such as red meat and chicken thighs, while Carbo types need lighter proteins such as fish and chicken breast. Protein types need more fats, while Carbo types need more carbs. Mixed types need a bit of everything and need lots of variety, eating both the heavier and lighter proteins, with moderate levels of fat and carbs.<\/p>\n<p>Your food diary and questionnaire will give us an idea of roughly where on the scale you currently lie, and I\u2019ll give you some fine tuning guidelines.<\/p>\n<p>I can now also offer a DNA test that will tell you more about your ability to digest starches. This test costs about $200. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/2016\/09\/09\/gene-testing-for-ability-to-digest-starches\/\">Read more about it here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/dietnet\/diets\/metabolic_diets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read more about metabolic typing on my DietNet site<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<h2 class=\"entry-title\">Avoiding Sensitivities<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Although we may consider respiratory allergies in our work (eg pollen causing hay fever), as I\u2019m primarily a nutrition coach, we\u2019ll mostly be talking about food sensitivities, and what foods you need to avoid for a period of time.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2016\/06\/T1larg.gluten.foods_.gi_.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-778\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2016\/06\/T1larg.gluten.foods_.gi_.jpg?resize=381%2C246\" sizes=\"(max-width: 381px) 100vw, 381px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2016\/06\/T1larg.gluten.foods_.gi_.jpg?w=556 556w, http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2016\/06\/T1larg.gluten.foods_.gi_.jpg?resize=300%2C194 300w\" alt=\"t1larg-gluten-foods_-gi_\" width=\"381\" height=\"246\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Some of the common categories of problem foods include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Gluten OR just wheat OR all starches<\/li>\n<li>Dairy (usually either lactose or casein specifically)<\/li>\n<li>Peanuts &amp; other nuts<\/li>\n<li>Soy<\/li>\n<li>Sugars<\/li>\n<li>Banana (this seems to come up more in NZ than overseas)<\/li>\n<li>Nightshades (potatoes, tomatoes, capsicum, paprika, chillies, eggplant, goji berries)<\/li>\n<li>Oxalates<\/li>\n<li>Salicylates<\/li>\n<li>FODMAPS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If there are only one or two sensitivities, we may look at whether there are some emotional triggers we can clear, using <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/eft\/\">EFT<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/therapies\/kinesiology\/\">kinesiology<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/therapies\/energy-techniques\/\">other energy<\/a> techniques.<\/p>\n<p>But if there are a number of them, we will probably need to look at some <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/nutrition\/gaps\/\">gut repair work<\/a>. When our digestion is working properly, many food sensitivities disappear.<\/p>\n<p>In the meantime, I can help you with <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/resources\/recipes\/\">recipes<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/resources\/menu-planning\/\">menu ideas<\/a>, focusing on the foods that are beneficial for you.<\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/dietnet\/foods\/gluten\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read more about food intolerances on my DietNet site<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<h2 class=\"entry-title\">Gut Repair or GAPS<a href=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2016\/06\/digestion.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-520 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2016\/06\/digestion.jpg?resize=218%2C300\" sizes=\"(max-width: 218px) 100vw, 218px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2016\/06\/digestion.jpg?resize=218%2C300 218w, http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2016\/06\/digestion.jpg?w=549 549w\" alt=\"digestion\" width=\"218\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>The early years of my practice were often spent helping people cope with eliminating food sensitivities from their diet, and at that time, it was a \u201clife sentence\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>So when I heard about <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gaps.me\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dr Natasha Campbell-McBride<\/a>\u2018s work on repairing the gut, I was excited. I have been helping people use her GAPS (Gut &amp; Psychology Syndrome diet) since 2009. I have also done <a href=\"http:\/\/www.optimumlearningandhealth.com\/Transaction\/frmCMS.aspx?T=2&amp;ST=5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dr Anke Koelman\u2019s Gut Feeling<\/a> workshop, which uses the same steps of healing, but in a slightly different way.<\/p>\n<p>To heal the digestive system, we are aiming to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Heal and seal the gut lining<\/li>\n<li>Reintroduce good gut bacteria<\/li>\n<li>Improve production of digestive enzymes and HCl<\/li>\n<li>Gently detoxify<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We need to avoid foods that are toxic or hard to digest during this phase. But the good news is that most people can reintroduce many foods later.<\/p>\n<p><em>Read more on\u00a0my <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gapsnz.info\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NZ GAPS resources site<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/gapsnz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-765\" src=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/gapsbook.jpg?resize=206%2C267\" alt=\"gapsbook\" width=\"206\" height=\"267\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<hr \/>\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Therapies<\/h1>\n<h2 class=\"entry-title\">Emotional Freedom Technique<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>EFT is becoming popular all around the world, as more and more people are finding out how it can empower them and improve their quality of life.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">It has been clinically effective in thousands of cases for Trauma &amp; Abuse, Panic &amp; Anxiety, Fears &amp; Phobias, Depression, Addictive Cravings, Children\u2019s Issues and hundreds of physical symptoms including pain relief, headaches, body pains and breathing difficulties. Properly applied, over 80% achieve either noticeable improvement or complete relief from the problem.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><a href=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/faster-eft2_f_improf_849x362.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-757\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/faster-eft2_f_improf_849x362.jpg?resize=640%2C273\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/faster-eft2_f_improf_849x362.jpg?w=736 736w, http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/faster-eft2_f_improf_849x362.jpg?resize=300%2C128 300w\" alt=\"faster-eft2_f_improf_849x362\" width=\"640\" height=\"273\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4 align=\"left\">Its benefits<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Easily learned by anyone &amp; can be self applied for simple problems<\/li>\n<li>Even young children can learn it themselves, or be tapped on by a parent<\/li>\n<li>A skilled practitioner can help you with many other issues<\/li>\n<li>No need for lengthy or distressing counseling sessions<\/li>\n<li>Can clear many emotional upsets, even long standing ones, often in just minutes<\/li>\n<li>Great for dealing with addictions such as smoking or overeating<\/li>\n<li>Clears limiting beliefs that are blocking your success<\/li>\n<li>Often clears physical ailments as well<\/li>\n<li>Often works where nothing else will &amp; is usually rapid, long lasting and gentle.<\/li>\n<li>No drugs or equipment involved.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p align=\"left\">Like kinesiology, EFT is based on the Chinese meridian systems. The theory behind it is that \u201cAll negative emotions are caused by disruptions in the energy system\u201d, eg the meridians.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">For example, suppose you have an argument with your husband. You might think \u201cWell, of course I\u2019m angry with him, he\u2019s been so rude and unreasonable\u201d. But it\u2019s not as simple as that \u2013 there\u2019s another step. He acts badly, your energy system gets disrupted, then you get angry. If your energy system wasn\u2019t disrupted by what he did, you wouldn\u2019t get angry, and you\u2019d be able to shrug it off.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">So we can intervene in that middle stage. EFT works to rebalance your energy system by gently tapping on the end points of the meridians. This rebalances your energy, and the anger goes away.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">We can work on this middle step immediately, which is the ideal. But if we don\u2019t, often that disruption is stored in the body, so that every time you think of that argument you get angry again. By recalling that argument during an EFT session, we can access that energy imbalance and clear it.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">In this way we can reduce stress, improve our relationships, clear the effects of past trauma, get rid of negative beliefs about ourselves, neutralise fears and phobias, and reduce cravings, among other things.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">So why does it work for physical problems? Because many of our physical problems are actually caused by emotions. A simple example is stress, which makes our shoulder and neck muscles tight, leading to a headache. Or sometimes we don\u2019t want to face our emotions, or admit to them, so we can\u2019t \u201cdischarge\u201d them. So they get stored in our bodies, and eventually surface as pain or dysfunction.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">Even pain that is quite clearly caused by a physical problem can sometimes be reduced by EFT. Or at least, we can clear the emotions associated with that pain, enabling us to better deal with it.<\/p>\n<p align=\"right\"><em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/eft\/\">More info about EFT<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<hr \/>\n<h2 class=\"entry-title\">Kinesiology<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/muscle-testing.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-562\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/muscle-testing.jpg?resize=300%2C218\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/muscle-testing.jpg?resize=300%2C218 300w, http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/muscle-testing.jpg?w=400 400w\" alt=\"muscle-testing\" width=\"300\" height=\"218\" \/><\/a>Kinesiology involves stress testing muscles (muscle biofeedback) to assess their integrity. You may have had similar tests done before by a doctor, physiotherapist or sports trainer. They would most likely have been testing the strength of the muscle or the range of movement.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">The types of kinesiology I use are to assess the energy flow through the muscle. By testing several muscles, we can see patterns of energy flow through the body, and make corrections to clear blockages.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">I mostly use kinesiology in one of these ways:<\/p>\n<h4 align=\"left\">Balancing energy<\/h4>\n<p align=\"left\">Usually this will be Touch For Health (TFH) kinesiology, which\u00a0was developed by a chiropractor to help people maintain their general health and wellbeing. It is based on the system of meridians (energy pathways in the body) that are used in acupuncture, acupressure or Traditional Chinese Medicine. Each muscle we test gives us information about what\u2019s happening in a meridian, and enables us to build up a picture of how energy is flowing through your body. By clearing energy blocks and restoring the flow of energy, we can increase your feelings of energy and wellbeing.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">For the first session, we would probably do a general \u201cbalance\u201d. But we can also add a goal to a balance. If you have a goal that causes you stress to think about, this will disrupt your energy flow and make it even harder to achieve that goal. By restoring balance to the energy system while thinking of that goal, it gives you more resources to achieve it.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">Although Touch for Health is my primary modality, I may also use other forms such as kinergetics, APEC (Accessing the Power of the Extraordinary Channels) or Balancing the 8 Extra Meridians.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">I am hoping\u00a0to do the TFH instructor training in 2017, and will then be able to teach clients how to use it with their families.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><a href=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/Kinsesiology-21.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-760\" src=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/Kinsesiology-21.jpg?resize=605%2C343\" sizes=\"(max-width: 605px) 100vw, 605px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/Kinsesiology-21.jpg?w=700 700w, http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/Kinsesiology-21.jpg?resize=300%2C170 300w\" alt=\"kinsesiology-21\" width=\"605\" height=\"343\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kinesiology.gen.nz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Read more about Touch For Health<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kinergetics.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read more about Kinergetics<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/2016\/11\/16\/using-kinergetics-to-help-chronic-pain-and-illness\/\"><em>Read more about my recent advanced Kinergetics training fpr chronic pain<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"right\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.extraordinarychannels.com\/apec-intro-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Read more about APEC<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h4 align=\"left\">Reactive Muscle kinesiology<\/h4>\n<p align=\"left\">For many different reasons we can develop imbalances in how we use our muscles \u2013 injury, weakness in specific muscles, habitual ways of doing things, overuse of a particular muscle (such as using mainly quads when cycling). In time, a pattern develops where the use of one muscle energetically \u201cswitches off\u201d another muscle. For example, when cycling you might use your quads but not your hip flexors. If you do a lot of cycling, eventually, your hip flexors might \u201cturn off\u201d whenever you use your quads. This means that there isn\u2019t enough energy flowing through them and they \u201cact\u201d like weak muscles, even if they\u2019re strong.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">If you have chronic pain, residual pain from an injury, or postural problems, for example, we might look for reactive muscle relationships. Once found we can correct the imbalance, so that there is no longer a reactive relationship.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/dietnet\/therapies\/rmk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read more about RMK<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h4 align=\"left\">Muscle Testing for Substance Sensitivities<\/h4>\n<p align=\"left\">This involves putting a food or other substance near your body and seeing what happens to the testing muscle. This tells us what happens to your energy system when exposed to that substance. Substances that cause weakness can then by eliminated from your diet or avoided, so we can see what effect they\u2019ve been having on your health. We may then want to incorporate a gut repair protocol, so that we can reintroduce some of the foods over time.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><em>See <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/coaching\/allergies\/\">Allergies and Sensitivities<\/a> for more on when and how we\u2019d incorporate muscle testing<\/em><\/p>\n<h4 align=\"left\">Muscle Testing for supplements<\/h4>\n<p align=\"left\">As well as testing to see what\u2019s bad for us, we can test to see what\u2019s good for us. Just because we don\u2019t go weak on a supplement doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s right for us, it just means it isn\u2019t bad. There are several ways to check what\u2019s needed. My favourite way is the one I was taught by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wellnesskinesiology.com\/topping_bio.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wayne Topping<\/a> of Wellness Kinesiology.<\/p>\n<p align=\"right\"><em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.icpkp.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More general info about Kinesiology<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h4 align=\"right\">Muscle testing for appropriate therapies or lifestyle changes<\/h4>\n<p align=\"right\">This is usually in the context of a session where we\u2019re looking at a variety of possibilities. It might include checking which diet is most appropriate, which form of kinesiology is best for you, what other lifestyle changes might be beneficial, and whether it would be helpful to see a different type of therapist.<\/p>\n<p align=\"right\"><a href=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/Kinsesiology-31.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-761\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/Kinsesiology-31.jpg?resize=640%2C363\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/Kinsesiology-31.jpg?w=700 700w, http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/Kinsesiology-31.jpg?resize=300%2C170 300w\" alt=\"kinsesiology-31\" width=\"640\" height=\"363\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<hr \/>\n<h2 class=\"entry-title\">Energy Techniques<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/nutrition\/\">Nutrition<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/therapies\/lifestyle\/\">lifestyle coaching<\/a>\u00a0mainly address physical and biochemical aspects.<\/p>\n<p>To address more of the emotional, spiritual and energetic aspects, I most commonly use\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/therapies\/eft\/\">EFT<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/therapies\/kinesiology\/\">Kinesiology<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Other energy techniques that may be used from time to time:<\/p>\n<h3>Reiki<\/h3>\n<p>The Mitsui method of channeling the universal healing energy which surrounds us, for relaxation and allowing the body to heal itself. You would lie on a massage table, fully clothed, while I gently touch various positions on your body, and allow energy to flow.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.reiki.org\/faq\/whatisreiki.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Read more here<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2016\/06\/reiki.b.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-741\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2016\/06\/reiki.b.jpg?resize=250%2C247\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2016\/06\/reiki.b.jpg?w=354 354w, http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2016\/06\/reiki.b.jpg?resize=300%2C297 300w\" alt=\"reiki-b\" width=\"250\" height=\"248\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Reset<\/h3>\n<p>This is part of the Kinergetics system developed by Philip Rafferty. It doesn\u2019t use muscle testing. Instead energy is directed into each of the muscles of the head and neck, to relax the TMJ and allow it to reset itself.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/kinergetics-reset.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Read more about Kinergetics and Reset here<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2016\/06\/maxresdefaultb.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-742\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2016\/06\/maxresdefaultb.jpg?resize=444%2C250\" sizes=\"(max-width: 444px) 100vw, 444px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2016\/06\/maxresdefaultb.jpg?w=444 444w, http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2016\/06\/maxresdefaultb.jpg?resize=300%2C169 300w\" alt=\"maxresdefaultb\" width=\"444\" height=\"250\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Ask &amp; Receive<\/h3>\n<p>This system has been developed by Sandi Radomski (who also developed Allergy Antidotes) and Tom and Pam Altaffer. This involves asking our higher state of consciousness to allow us to access information and to release limiting beliefs.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/askandreceive.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Read more here<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2016\/06\/purple_droste-1920x1200_zpsd19a9edc.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-743\" src=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2016\/06\/purple_droste-1920x1200_zpsd19a9edc.jpg?resize=455%2C284\" sizes=\"(max-width: 455px) 100vw, 455px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2016\/06\/purple_droste-1920x1200_zpsd19a9edc.jpg?w=455 455w, http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2016\/06\/purple_droste-1920x1200_zpsd19a9edc.jpg?resize=300%2C187 300w, http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2016\/06\/purple_droste-1920x1200_zpsd19a9edc.jpg?resize=400%2C250 400w\" alt=\"purple_droste-1920x1200_zpsd19a9edc\" width=\"455\" height=\"284\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>There are a number of other techniques we may discuss, as possibilities for you to use yourself at home.\u00a0These will be different for everybody depending on your own beliefs and philosophy, but may include:<\/p>\n<p>Ho\u2019oponopono<\/p>\n<p>Prayer<\/p>\n<p>Meditation<\/p>\n<p>Yoga \/ Tai Chi \/ Qi kung<\/p>\n<p>A Course in Miracles<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<h2 class=\"entry-title\">Lifestyle Coaching<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Lifestyle coaching could include reviewing any of the aspects on the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/coaching\/elements\/\">Healthy Living<\/a> page, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>exercise<\/li>\n<li>sleep<\/li>\n<li>relaxation<\/li>\n<li>leisure<\/li>\n<li>being in nature<\/li>\n<li>relationships<\/li>\n<li>and how we deal with stress.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2016\/06\/work-balance.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-480\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2016\/06\/work-balance.jpg?resize=300%2C289\" alt=\"work-balance\" width=\"300\" height=\"289\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<hr \/>\n<hr \/>\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\">EFT<\/h1>\n<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<h2 class=\"entry-title\">EFT Menu<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p><em>(this content was formerly at www.eft.net.nz)<\/em><\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2016\/05\/EFT-slider.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-730 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2016\/05\/EFT-slider.jpg?resize=547%2C359\" sizes=\"(max-width: 547px) 100vw, 547px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2016\/05\/EFT-slider.jpg?w=500 500w, http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2016\/05\/EFT-slider.jpg?resize=300%2C197 300w\" alt=\"eft-slider\" width=\"547\" height=\"359\" \/><\/a>About <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/eft\/about-eft\/\">Emotional Freedom Technique<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/eft\/history\/\">History of EFT<\/a><\/p>\n<p>What are <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/eft\/meridians\/\">meridians<\/a>?<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/eft\/learning\/\">Learning EFT<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/eft\/shortcut\/\">EFT shortcut<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/eft\/other-ways\/\">Additional Techniques<\/a><\/p>\n<p>EFT in <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/eft\/daily\/\">Daily life<\/a><\/p>\n<p>EFT for <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/eft\/emotional\/\">Emotional issues<\/a><\/p>\n<p>EFT for improved <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/eft\/mental\/\">Mental Health<\/a><\/p>\n<p>EFT for <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/eft\/physical\/\">Physical problems<\/a><\/p>\n<p>EFT for <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/eft\/allergies\/\">Allergies and Sensitivities<\/a><\/p>\n<p>EFT for <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/eft\/performance\/\">enhanced Performance<\/a><\/p>\n<p>EFT and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/eft\/children\/\">helping children<\/a><\/p>\n<p>EFT and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/eft\/animals\/\">helping animals<\/a><\/p>\n<p>If EFT <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/eft\/notworking\/\">doesn\u2019t work<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/eft\/practitioners\/\">Seeing a practitioner<\/a><\/p>\n<p>EFT <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/eft\/media\/\">in the media<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<h2 class=\"entry-title\">About EFT<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p><em>(this content was formerly at www.eft.net.nz)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Based on new discoveries involving the body\u2019s subtle energies, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) is a revolutionary technique taking the world by storm.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Often works where nothing else does<br \/>\n(80-90% success rate, when used by a skilled therapist)<\/li>\n<li>Results are usually rapid and long lasting<\/li>\n<li>Gentle, natural, non-invasive and doesn\u2019t involve drugs<\/li>\n<li>Simple to learn and apply yourself for many issues<\/li>\n<li>A skilled practitioner can help you resolve the more complex problems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p align=\"center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/hr_queenstown_600.jpg?resize=600%2C67\" width=\"672\" height=\"75\" border=\"0\" hspace=\"10\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Experience the Incredible Benefits of EFT!<\/h4>\n<p>EFT is fantastic for easing the annoyances of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/eft\/daily\/\">daily life<\/a> and promoting a sense of calm and serenity. We can use it to improve our energy, health and immunity, and help our friends, family, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/eft\/children\/\">children<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/eft\/animals\/\">pets<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>It is incredibly useful for all <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/eft\/emotional\/\">emotional issues<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/eft\/mental\/\">mental health<\/a> problems including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>stress and anxiety,<\/li>\n<li>fears and phobias,<\/li>\n<li>depression,<\/li>\n<li>low self esteem,<\/li>\n<li>relationship problems,<\/li>\n<li>abuse, and<\/li>\n<li>trauma (past and present)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p align=\"left\">It has proven effective for a wide range of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/eft\/physical\/\">physical issues<\/a> including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>breathing problems,<\/li>\n<li>weight problems,<\/li>\n<li>addictive cravings,<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/eft\/allergies\/\">allergies and sensitivities<\/a>,<\/li>\n<li>asthma,<\/li>\n<li>insomnia,<\/li>\n<li>headaches,<\/li>\n<li>lingering pain from injuries, and<\/li>\n<li>the effects of chronic illness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p align=\"left\">It\u2019s great for for <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/eft\/performance\/\">enhancing performance<\/a> (sports, work, or personal), changing habits, and rapidly and easily achieving results.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">This site will just give you a taste of what EFT can do. There are other sites with a lot more information, but they can be a bit big and overwhelming to start with. This one is designed to be an easy to read overview, with links to other sites for when you\u2019re ready to go into more depth. Enjoy!<\/p>\n<h4>What is EFT?<\/h4>\n<p>The theory behind EFT is that all emotional upsets are caused by disturbances in the body\u2019s energy system. Correct the disturbance, and the emotional upset dissipates. This doesn\u2019t mean that we don\u2019t feel any emotion, rather that we have a tool that can neutralise excessive emotion.<\/p>\n<p>As an example, suppose you wanted to use EFT to eliminate a fear of spiders. Suppose that, currently, whenever you see a spider, you feel so frightened you need to run from the room. After working with EFT for a time, you might get to the point where you can scoop up a wayward spider in a jar and put it outside, without feeling any upset. However, you are likely to still be cautious about picking one up in your bare hand, if you didn\u2019t know whether it was poisonous or not. EFT gets rid of the excessive fear, but doesn\u2019t get rid of your sense of self preservation.<\/p>\n<p>You might have a traumatic incident from your past, that still causes very distressing feelings when you think of it. After using EFT, you won\u2019t forget the incident totally, but may be able to think about it without getting upset.<\/p>\n<p>You can use EFT if you have a fight with your boss or spouse, if your children have had a bad day school and need comfort, to get rid of addictions, to lose weight, to boost self esteem, to improve your business and your relationships, to reduce pain, to increase your energy, to reduce fears for the future and see your way more clearly forward, to name just a few uses.<\/p>\n<hr size=\"3\" width=\"50%\" \/>\n<p>You may be familiar with the Chinese concept of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/eft\/meridians\/\">meridians<\/a>, energy pathways in the body. EFT involves gently tapping on the end points of these meridians, while focusing on the problem, to settle energy disturbances in the meridians. As you tap, and the energy settles, the level of emotion will reduce.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on the severity of the problem, you may get quick relief after a few minutes of \u201ctapping\u201d, or you may need to \u201ctap\u201d on many different aspects of the problem. This is when it\u2019s helpful to work with a trained practitioner.<\/p>\n<p>EFT is very easy to learn and apply yourself, for the simpler applications, and can be implemented straight away for immediate change. But, in the hands of a good practitioner, it is also incredibly powerful for deep and complex situations.<\/p>\n<hr size=\"4\" \/>\n<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<h2 class=\"entry-title\">History of EFT<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>The forerunner of EFT was a therapy called Thought Field Therapy (or TFT). This was formulated by a psychologist, Dr Roger Callahan.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">Around 1980, Dr Callahan was working with a client, who we\u2019ll call Mary, who had an intense phobia about water. He had been working with her for about 18 months and she was managing her fear, and could approach water, but the fear was still there. Her improvement was minimal.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">One day she came to see him with a stomach ache. He had been learning about Traditional Chinese Medicine, and acupuncture, and wondered what would happen if he tapped on the end point of the Stomach meridian.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>A brief intro to meridians<\/p>\n<p>Meridians are central to Chinese Medicine. They are pathways in the body, which energy flows along. Meridian are usually associated with an organ, so there are meridians for Stomach, Spleen, Gall Bladder, Liver and others.<\/p>\n<p align=\"right\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/eft\/meridians\/\"><em>Read more here<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Suddenly Mary said \u201cIt\u2019s gone\u201d and jumped up. Dr Callahan thought she meant the stomach ache, so was surprised and horrified when she ran out of the room and down towards his pool. He ran after her, and she called back \u201cDon\u2019t worry, Dr, I know I can\u2019t swim\u201d. Her fear of water was gone, never to return. But notice that her common sense didn\u2019t disappear with it!<\/p>\n<p>So Dr Callahan started working with the meridians, and developed tapping protocols for many emotional conditions. His system required a therapist to diagnose the nature of the emotional problem and apply an exact sequence of tapping points, which was different for each problem.<\/p>\n<p>Along came Gary Craig, a Stanford trained engineer and personal coach. He learnt the TFT system and was impressed by it\u2019s capabilities. But he felt it should be available to everybody, without having to see a therapist every time. So he surmised that if you repeatedly went through all of the tapping points that were used in TFT, regardless of the problem, it would still work.<\/p>\n<p>So he developed the EFT algorithm, which uses the same points for everything. His original \u201crecipe\u201d involved:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A setup sequence<\/li>\n<li>A tapping sequence<\/li>\n<li>A \u201cgamut\u201d sequence for integrating right and left brain function<\/li>\n<li>A repeat of the tapping sequence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Then you reassess the problem and repeat.<\/p>\n<p>His system became phenomenally successful, and has been in use since the early 1990\u2019s. Over time, a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/eft\/shortcut\/\">shortcut<\/a>\u00a0tapping sequence has been introduced, some extra tapping points are sometimes added, and one round is more likely to include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The set up<\/li>\n<li>One round of the shortcut<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This is effective in most cases, and if the shortcut isn\u2019t effective, nothing has been lost, and you can still do the whole recipe.<\/p>\n<hr size=\"4\" \/>\n<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<h2 class=\"entry-title\">Learning EFT<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>There are a variety of different ways to learn EFT.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Quick guide to the shortcut method<\/li>\n<li>From a trained practitioner<\/li>\n<li>In workshops<\/li>\n<li>From Gary\u2019s Craig\u2019s manual and videos, or other websites<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Shortcut method<\/h4>\n<p>Most people come across EFT on the internet where there is a lot of information about how to use EFT. They usually get started with the\u00a0\u201cshortcut method\u201d. This is an abbreviated version of Gary Craig\u2019s original system.\u00a0This gives you enough information to start experimenting with EFT on small day to day issues. My page explaining <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/eft\/shortcut\/\">how to do the shortcut is here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4>From a Practitioner<\/h4>\n<p>Some people prefer to learn things from a person face to face, and one on one.<\/p>\n<p>Or, if you have used EFT quite a bit, you may get to a point where you feel you could use some help with some deeper or more complex issues. Then it\u2019s time to find an <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/eft\/practitioners\/\">EFT practitioner.<\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Workshops<\/h4>\n<p>Others prefer to learn in a workshop situation.\u00a0There may be someone teaching an EFT workshop in your area. If you\u2019re in NZ \u00a0and can\u2019t find anything via Google, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/about\/contact\/\">contact me<\/a> and I\u2019ll see if I can find someone close.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re in Wellington, I periodically run 3 hour Intro to EFT workshops, and can organise something if there\u2019s enough demand.<\/p>\n<h4>Websites<\/h4>\n<p>At some stage in your learning process, you\u2019ll want to become acquainted with the amazing resource that is <a href=\"http:\/\/www.emofree.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Gary Craig\u2019s<\/a> website. This site has a detailed EFT tutorial\u00a0which can be watched\u00a0free, articles, case histories, and more. You can sign up for a free newsletter.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">There are many other great websites from very experienced practitioners, and loads of good videos on You Tube.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">Just a small handful\u00a0of my favourites:<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><a href=\"http:\/\/fromthedeskofannadams.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ann Adams<\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bradyates.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brad Yates<\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.carollook.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Carol Look<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Gwenn Bonnell of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tapintoheaven.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tap Into Heaven<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tapawaypain.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tap Away Pain<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/patcarrington.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Patricia Carrington<\/a> (developer of the <a href=\"https:\/\/patcarrington.com\/introducing-the-choices-method\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Choices<\/a> method)<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/paulandlayne.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Paul and Layne Cutright<\/a> (Relationship Counsellors)<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thrivingnow.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rick Wilkes<\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.allergyantidotes.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sandi Radomski<\/a> (Allergy Antidotes \u2013 using EFT and Ask &amp; Receive)<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.breakthroughperformance.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stacey Vornbrock<\/a> (Sports Performance)<\/p>\n<hr size=\"4\" \/>\n<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<h2 class=\"entry-title\">EFT Shortcut<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>After a while you\u2019ll get very familiar with the routine, and be able to do EFT anywhere, any time. But for the first few times, give yourself enough time to try it out thoroughly.<\/p>\n<p>Before you even start, completely read through this page, tapping on the points as you go, so you become familiar with where they are.<\/p>\n<p>The first time, you\u2019ll want to try something fairly small \u2013 feeling angry or upset because of something that just happened, or some minor pain or discomfort in your body. <em>(Don\u2019t try something big till you\u2019re more familiar with the process. And with serious issues, please consult a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/eft\/practitioners\/\">therapist<\/a> for expert help.)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Find a place you can sit quietly without being disturbed.<\/p>\n<p>For now, you\u2019re just going to use the Shortcut sequence, which goes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Identify the feeling<\/li>\n<li>Rate the SUDS<\/li>\n<li>The Setup (#1)<\/li>\n<li>The Sequence (#2)<\/li>\n<li>Take a deep breath in, and release it while relaxing<\/li>\n<li>Re-evaluate the SUDS on that feeling<\/li>\n<li>If it hasn\u2019t gone, do another round on the remaining feeling (#3)<\/li>\n<li>If it has gone, tap on any other aspects (#4)<\/li>\n<li>Keep going till all aspects are totally clear<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Identify the feeling<\/h4>\n<p>Close your eyes and become aware of how you\u2019re feeling \u2013 this may be an emotion or a physical feeling. Write down the feeling \u2013 \u201canger\u201d or \u201csadness\u201d or \u201cpain in my right temple\u201d.<\/p>\n<h4>Rate the SUDS<\/h4>\n<p>Get a sense of the intensity \u2013 we call this the SUDS rating \u2013 subjective units of distress scale. If 10 is the worst it could be, and 0 is no distress at all, where would you lie on the scale? Write it down. (If you can\u2019t put a number on it, use your own method of measuring eg. big, medium or small; or holding your hands apart to indicate how big, which is especially helpful for <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/eft\/children\/\">children<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<h4>The Setup (#1)<\/h4>\n<p>While tapping, it works best if you say your phrases out loud, at least while you\u2019re learning.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll notice that there are two parts to the setup \u2013 the first defines the problem, and the second is a self-acceptance phrase. This acknowledges the problem, but states that the problem is NOT you, you are OK. Different therapists use different versions of the self-acceptance phrase, and you might find yourself using something different again. Whatever feels right for you is just fine. Some examples:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>I fully and deeply accept myself (which we\u2019ll use for now)<\/li>\n<li>I deeply and completely accept myself<\/li>\n<li>I deeply and profoundly love and accept myself<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019m a good girl and Mummy loves me (for <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/eft\/children\/\">children<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019m a cool dude (for adolescents)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The setup sequence is an opportunity to voice the problem out loud and see whether it sums up the feeling accurately. If it doesn\u2019t feel quite right, try rewording it. (If you can\u2019t get it right, but don\u2019t know why, don\u2019t worry, you can change it in the next round to be more specific.) For now, just get started.<\/p>\n<p>Tapping this point can sometimes temporarily\u00a0corrects for psychological reversal (PR), which is when consciously you want one thing, but your subconscious wants the opposite. Since we don\u2019t know whether we\u2019re affected by PR or not, we correct for it as part of the sequence.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/KC.jpg?resize=100%2C105\" width=\"100\" height=\"105\" align=\"right\" hspace=\"2\" \/>The Karate Chop Point (KC) is located on the fleshy part of the outside of your hand (either hand) between the top of the wrist and the base of the little finger ie. the part of your hand you would use to deliver a karate chop. If you slap the whole side of the hand with an open palm or the flat of your fingers, you\u2019ll get it.<\/p>\n<p>While tapping on the Karate Chop point, repeat your setup phrase 3 times \u2013 eg. \u201cEven though I have this angry feeling, I fully and deeply accept myself.\u201d<\/p>\n<h4><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/face.jpg?resize=122%2C120\" width=\"122\" height=\"120\" align=\"right\" hspace=\"3\" \/>The Sequence (#2)<\/h4>\n<p>In this section, you use what we call the reminder phrase. This is the definition of the problem from the setup phrase. This time, we tap with the index and second fingers, instead of the flat of the hand.<\/p>\n<p>The points we tap on in this section are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>EB = Beginning of the Eye Brow (By the bridge of the nose)<\/li>\n<li><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/CB.jpg?resize=113%2C120\" width=\"113\" height=\"120\" align=\"right\" hspace=\"2\" \/>SE = Side of the Eye (On the bone bordering the outside corner of the eye)<\/li>\n<li>UE = Under the Eye (On the bone under the eye, directly below your pupil.)<\/li>\n<li>UN = Under the Nose (On the small area between the bottom of your nose and the top of your upper lip)<\/li>\n<li>Ch = Chin (Between the point of your chin and the bottom of your lower lip, on the crease)<\/li>\n<li><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/UA.jpg?resize=82%2C100\" width=\"82\" height=\"100\" align=\"right\" hspace=\"2\" \/>CB = Beginning of the Collar Bone (The junction where the breastbone, collarbone and the first rib meet. Follow your collarbone along from the outside edge till you get to the knob on the inside end).<\/li>\n<li>UA = Under the Arm (On the side of the body, at a point even with the nipple (for men) or in the middle of the bra strap (for women). It is about 4 inches below the armpit.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Using your index and second fingers, tap gently about 7-9 times (don\u2019t worry about counting, just as long as it takes to say your reminder phrase) on each of the tapping points, while repeating the reminder phrase eg \u201cangry feeling\u201d<\/p>\n<h4>Breathe<\/h4>\n<p>You may have noticed changes in your breathing as you tapped through the points. Or you may have sighed at some stage. This is a sign that energy is shifting.<\/p>\n<p>When you\u2019ve finished tapping, take a deep breath in, and let it go, releasing any tension in your body. (Repeat this after each round of tapping.)<\/p>\n<h4>Re-evaluate the SUDS<\/h4>\n<p>Re-rate the SUDS on that specific feeling, and compare it to the SUDS you wrote down. Write down the new SUDS.<\/p>\n<p>If it has gone down but not completely gone, move onto the next step (#3).<\/p>\n<p>If it\u2019s completely gone, check to see if there are other aspects and tap on those (#4).<\/p>\n<p>If it seems the same, or has got worse, check to see if the feeling is now a different one, eg. anger has changed to sadness, or the pain has moved to another part of the body (see <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/eft\/other-ways\/\">Chasing the pain<\/a>). This is what is called Changing Aspects.<\/p>\n<p>Write down the new feeling, so you can come back to it later, then focus back on the original feeling. If that has gone, start work on the new feeling (#4). If it\u2019s still there, keep repeating #3 till it\u2019s completely clear, then start on the new feeling.<\/p>\n<h4>If the feeling isn\u2019t completely gone (#3)<\/h4>\n<p>Now we want to work on what\u2019s left of the feeling. So we add the words \u201cstill have some\u201d to the setup, and \u201cremaining\u201d to the reminder phrase.<\/p>\n<p>Repeat the whole shortcut again, using the slightly modified setup and reminder phrase. Eg.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Setup: \u201cEven though I still have some of this angry feeling, I fully and deeply accept myself.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Reminder Phrase: \u201cRemaining angry feeling\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If the feeling still isn\u2019t completely gone (#4)<\/p>\n<p>Check in with the feeling again, and see if the setup and reminder phrase are still accurate. If the original phrase is still accurate, repeat #3.<\/p>\n<p><em>If you go through Steps 1-3 several times with no change, check out the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/eft\/notworking\/\">If EFT Doesn\u2019t Work<\/a> page.<\/em><\/p>\n<h4>Check for other aspects<\/h4>\n<p>If the feeling has shifted (eg. from anger to sadness), or the feeling is the same, but about something different, adjust the phrase.<\/p>\n<p>Repeat the whole shortcut again, using the new setup and reminder phrase. Eg.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Setup: \u201cEven though I have this sad feeling, I fully and deeply accept myself.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Reminder Phrase: \u201cSad feeling\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Make sure all aspects are clear<\/h4>\n<p>It\u2019s important to continue till the feeling has completely eased \u2013 ie. down to zero intensity. For best results, make sure every feeling that has come up is down to zero.<\/p>\n<p><em>Once you get familiar with the routine, I suggest you go to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.emofree.com\/eft-tutorial\/eft-tapping-tutorial.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Gary Craig\u2019s website<\/a><br \/>\nand watch\u00a0the free tutorial, so you can become more proficient.<br \/>\n(Images on this page are from Gary\u2019s original\u00a0manual)<\/em><\/p>\n<hr size=\"4\" \/>\n<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<h2 class=\"entry-title\">Other Ways to Tap<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Once you\u2019re feeling comfortable with the shortcut routine and have started to see results in your own life, you\u2019ll probably be keen to share what you\u2019ve learnt with friends and family. Or you might want to use EFT at times when you can\u2019t openly tap.<\/p>\n<p>Some people will be interested in learning themselves, while others won\u2019t want to know. But there are a few extra techniques you can use, which can be a way to use EFT with other people, and expand the ways you can use it yourself.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Complain and Tap<\/li>\n<li>Chasing the pain<\/li>\n<li>Moving between emotional and physical symptoms<\/li>\n<li>The Choices Method<\/li>\n<li>Touch and Breathe<\/li>\n<li>Imaginary Tapping<\/li>\n<li>Surrogate Tapping<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Complain and Tap<\/h4>\n<p>This is a very simple technique, but it can be used in a variety of ways.<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes you don\u2019t feel like tapping, you just feel like complaining to someone. So \u2013 complain! The only catch is, you tap while you\u2019re complaining. Don\u2019t worry about setups, and getting the words right, just bitch away, while tapping continuously through the points, including the karate chop. This works best when you have someone to complain to, so you\u2019re saying the words out loud.<\/p>\n<p>The first time you try it out, you might ring a friend to moan, so you don\u2019t need to feel awkward about tapping. But later, as people get to know about your new weird habit, you can sit across the kitchen table from your friend and feel comfortable tapping.<\/p>\n<p>When your friend wants her turn at offloading, suggest that you tap on her while she talks. Let her tell the story all the way through, then ask some questions to see if she\u2019s still upset, eg. \u201cTell me exactly what he said again\u201d. Encourage her to keep talking about it till she feels OK about it. This will happen a lot sooner than if you weren\u2019t tapping!<\/p>\n<p>Or you might have a friend who regularly rings you up to moan about her life. Afterwards, you feel like you\u2019ve been run over by a bus. So, at first, play with tapping yourself while she talks. That will stop you from taking on her emotional baggage.<\/p>\n<p>Later, when you\u2019ve introduced her to tapping, and she\u2019s used it herself, you might feel comfortable suggesting she taps on herself while she tells her story.<\/p>\n<p align=\"right\"><em>The idea for this originally came from Rick Wilkes.<br \/>\nHere\u2019s his article on the technique he calls <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thrivingnow.com\/eft-tip-tap-while-you-gripe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tap While You Gripe<\/a>. <\/em><\/p>\n<h4>Chasing the pain<\/h4>\n<p>When you\u2019re tapping on a physical issue, you might find that it moves round your body. You start with a pain in your right temple. After a couple of rounds of tapping, you notice that pain has gone, but there\u2019s a throbbing at the front of your head. You tap a few rounds on that, and it goes, but now there\u2019s a tightness in the back of your neck. After that comes a stabbing pain in your shoulder.<\/p>\n<p>All you need to do here is be aware of the changing pain in your body. Tap each pain down to zero, then see what else has come up. Continue till the pain has completely gone.<\/p>\n<p>If you had some other pain to start with, that was totally unrelated, it may not be cleared in this session. If that\u2019s the case, you can always work on that next time. What you are looking to clear is any new pains that came up during the session.<\/p>\n<h4>Moving between emotional and physical symptoms<\/h4>\n<p>Sometimes you might be working on an emotion and not getting very far, or finding it too painful. Instead focus on what you\u2019re feeling in your body, and use Chasing The Pain on that. Afterwards, check in again with the emotion, and chances are it will have gone.<\/p>\n<p>Similarly, if you have a physical issue, working on the underlying emotional issues will often resolve it.<\/p>\n<h4>The Choices Method<\/h4>\n<p>This method was formulated by Pat Carrington. Once you\u2019ve tapped down most of the intensity of the original issue, you can add in a positive affirmation as the self acceptance phrase. Using \u201cI choose\u201d as part of the affirmation bypasses the part of your system that would react with \u201coh no that\u2019s not true\u201d by giving it an instruction.<\/p>\n<p><em>Visit Pat\u2019s website to <a href=\"https:\/\/patcarrington.com\/introducing-the-choices-method\/\">learn how to use the Choices method<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h4>Touch and Breathe<\/h4>\n<p>For a variety of reasons, sometimes tapping isn\u2019t appropriate. A person may be old, or frail, or ill, or have an easily tired arm. Or you\u2019re in a public place and you want to be unobtrusive. Touch two fingers to each tapping point, and think your setup or reminder phrase, while taking a deep breath in, and releasing it.<\/p>\n<h4>Imaginary Tapping<\/h4>\n<p>It\u2019s only a short step now to Imaginary Tapping. But do wait till you\u2019re experienced at tapping and your body is familiar with how it works. This can work nicely if you\u2019re in a public place, or for some other reason you can\u2019t tap. Maybe you\u2019re in the dentist\u2019s chair or doctor\u2019s office.<\/p>\n<p>I once used it during an acupuncture session when I couldn\u2019t move my arms to tap, but the room was cold and my feet felt frozen. A few rounds of imaginary tapping and they felt much better.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s also nice if you want to tap in bed, and don\u2019t want to wake your partner, or don\u2019t want to get too alert yourself.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s exactly what it sounds like \u2013 just imagine that you\u2019re tapping on yourself. Say the setup and reminder phrases in your head while vividly imagining tapping each spot. This works because energy moves with our intention.<\/p>\n<h4>Surrogate Tapping<\/h4>\n<p>Intent also comes into play with surrogate tapping. There may be times when you want to help another person, but you can\u2019t tap on them for some reason.<\/p>\n<p>So what you do, is tap on yourself AS IF you\u2019re the other person. Say your brother rings up and says he has a terrible headache. In this case, you might ask if you can do some tapping for him.<\/p>\n<p>Your setup might be \u201cEven though, I, John, have a headache, I fully and deeply accept myself\u201d or \u201cEven though John has a headache\u2026\u201d then tap through the points saying \u201cJohn\u2019s headache\u201d. There are no right or wrong words, just say what feels comfortable for you.<\/p>\n<p>Another way some people do surrogate tapping is to combine imaginary tapping, and imagine that they are tapping on the person. This opens up all sorts of possibilities. There are many stories of people tapping for people on aeroplanes who are sick or look scared, or for children screaming in supermarkets, or babies crying on buses.<\/p>\n<p>You can also surrogate tap for <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/eft\/animals\/\">animals<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>There are some ethics involved with surrogate tapping. People have many different beliefs on this, but here\u2019s my take.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re doing an \u201canonymous good deed\u201d to someone in distress, start by having the intention that any tapping is for their best interest, and you can\u2019t go too far wrong.<\/p>\n<p>But when we tap for people we know, we do need to be aware of our own vested interest. For example, if your husband has a habit you hate, to me, it would be wrong to tap on it for him. Much better to tap on your own feelings about it.<\/p>\n<p>If you can ask permission for someone you want to tap for, do so. If the person is ill or absent and can\u2019t give permission, again, have the intention that only EFT that is in their highest interest is to be effective.<\/p>\n<p>After doing any surrogate tapping, it\u2019s good to tap on your karate chop point, and say three times \u201cI am (your own name)\u201d. This helps to remove any surrogacy that might still be in place, as you don\u2019t want to continue \u201cbeing\u201d the other person.<\/p>\n<p align=\"right\"><em>For some other perspectives, here\u2019s <a href=\"http:\/\/www.emofree.com\/article-archive\/frequently-asked-questions\/surrogate-article.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> an article by Gary Craig<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<hr size=\"4\" \/>\n<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<h2 class=\"entry-title\">Daily Uses<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<h4>Imagine you\u2019re having a bad day\u2026.<\/h4>\n<p>You didn\u2019t sleep very well, so you\u2019re already feeling tired and grumpy when you get up. The kids are fighting while you try and make breakfast and lunches, and you end up screaming at them. Then you beat yourself up for being a bad parent.<\/p>\n<p>The traffic is worse than usual and you feel stressed when you get caught in a traffic jam. You get to work late, feeling flustered. You grab a coffee but that just makes you feel more wired.<\/p>\n<p>At morning teatime, somebody brings in a birthday cake. You\u2019ve been watching your weight and know you shouldn\u2019t have the cake. But you feel so stressed that your willpower crumbles. Then you beat yourself up again.<\/p>\n<p>After lunch, your boss asks you to come into his office. He gives you a dressing down about something that wasn\u2019t your fault and doesn\u2019t give you chance to respond. As you leave, you swear to yourself that \u201cOne more time, and I\u2019ll quit\u201d. But you need the money, so you know you won\u2019t.<\/p>\n<p>You have a dentists appointment after work, and you hate going to the dentist. You\u2019ve been dreading it all day, and feel yourself tense up as you drive to his office. Although it\u2019s only a checkup, you feel rigid in the chair and break into a cold sweat. As you leave your head starts aching.<\/p>\n<p>You get home and find the house a mess, and your spouse sitting down with a glass of wine and the paper. You feel that you always have to do everything and get into a fight. Stony silence for the rest of the evening.<\/p>\n<p>Your son has been quiet all evening and at bedtime tells you that he hates school, but won\u2019t tell you why.<\/p>\n<p>A friend rings to moan about her terrible day, and after half an hour on the phone, you feel totally wrung out.<\/p>\n<p>Bedtime comes and you feel worried and too wound up to sleep, and so the cycle continues.<\/p>\n<h4 align=\"center\">A different scenario<\/h4>\n<p><em>Realistically, you probably wouldn\u2019t remember or be able to tap at every incident in your day, but if you did, your day would be very different. Even tapping on some incidents would make a big difference.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>When you wake up at 4am, and can\u2019t get back to sleep, you go into the lounge and start to tap. You tap on all the things that are swirling round in your mind, and after 15 minutes, start to doze off. Back to bed, and you sleep soundly till 7.<\/p>\n<p>When the kids start fighting round your feet, you feel more rested and able to deal with it, and after a few deep breaths and some tapping on the collarbone point, you calmly move them into the bedroom.<\/p>\n<p>Caught in a traffic jam, and starting to get tense, you take the opportunity to tap while you wait, and feel yourself relax. When someone cuts you off, you notice you don\u2019t mind, and just wonder why he\u2019s so impatient.<\/p>\n<p>The birthday cake is your favourite kind and you\u2019re feeling tempted. But you\u2019re committed to your goal of eating better foods, so you unobtrusively tap on the gamut point. Pretty soon, your desire for the cake fades and you can watch everybody eating without caring.<\/p>\n<p>After the showdown with the boss, you go into the toilets and tap. Instead of feeling angry and resentful, you start to realise the stress that the boss is under, and how much somebody\u2019s mistake hurt the company. This enables you to say a friendly goodbye to him as you leave, instead of a surly one. To your surprise, he calls you in and says \u201cSorry for yelling at you, I know it wasn\u2019t your fault.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Last week, you did some tapping with a friend around your fear of the dentist and you feel quite calm as you drive there. Once you\u2019re in the chair, you notice a bit of fear, triggered by the smells in the room. You do some <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/eft\/other-ways\/\">\u201cimaginary tapping\u201d<\/a> and relax again.<\/p>\n<p>You get home feeling relaxed, and are happy to see your spouse. When you start tidying up, you feel an arm round your shoulder and a warm voice saying \u201cSit down and have a wine with me, then we can tidy up together.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>At bedtime, you and your son have a new routine where he talks about his day \u2013 the good and the bad \u2013 while you tap on him. He talks about why he hates school, and you tap on what happened today. As he drifts off to sleep, he murmurs happily \u201cCan I wear my new shoes to school tomorrow?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>When your friend rings, you suggest she taps continually through the tapping points while she <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/eft\/other-ways\/\">complains<\/a> about her awful day. You tap as well, and at the end of the conversation she feels much better and you\u2019re happy to have helped.<\/p>\n<p>You spend 20 minutes tapping on an upsetting incident from your past before bed, and drift off to sleep feeling peaceful and content.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<h2 class=\"entry-title\">Emotional Issues<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>The name \u201cEmotional Freedom Technique\u201d tells you straight away that this technique was originally about clearing negative emotions. Although it\u2019s now been found that it can do so much more, this is the area it\u2019s probably still used for most.<\/p>\n<p>At its most simple, we would notice that we\u2019re feeling bad, identify the emotion and the cause of it, and tap till it\u2019s clear. And sometimes it is that straight forward.<\/p>\n<p>But other times, emotions are triggered by events that remind us of something that happened\u00a0 in the past, often more than one event. So we need to go back and clear those events.<\/p>\n<p>One way of doing this is to tell a friend the story. Tap on the karate chop point as you start telling the story. As soon as emotions start coming up, stop the narrative, and tap for the feelings that have just come up, till they are gone. Then start telling the story again from the beginning. This time, you are likely to either get further into the story, or possibly a different set of emotions may come up at the same point. Again, stop and clear them. Keep repeating this till you can tell your friend the entire story without feeling bad. Now close your eyes and run through the story in your head, trying to really relive it. What did you hear, see, smell, feel? If no emotion come up, you\u2019re done.<\/p>\n<p>Do this for any events you can think of that relate to the current upset. After a few, you may notice that the remaining events aren\u2019t bothering you any more.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.emofree.com\/eft-tutorial\/tapping-roots\/generalization.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>This is known as the Generalisation Effect. Read more\u00a0here.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Time to check in on the current upset. It might already be clear. If not, run through the current event in the same way, and it\u2019s likely to clear much more easily.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.emofree.com\/eft-tutorial\/tapping-roots\/tell-story.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Read more about the Tell The Story technique<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Gary Craig recommends everybody do a Personal Peace procedure. Make a list of events from your past that still bother you. If you haven\u2019t got at least 50, think some more.<\/p>\n<p>Over a period of time, tap through them all. This exercise will lead to a greater sense of personal peace.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.emofree.com\/eft-tutorial\/tapping-roots\/peace.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Read more about the Personal Peace procedure here<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<hr size=\"4\" \/>\n<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<h2 class=\"entry-title\">Better Mental Health<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>There is no doubt that traumatic experiences can cause major, ongoing emotional problems. But so can a multitude of smaller events that might seem nothing to the casual observer. Criticism, failure, self doubt, the overheard unkind remark, and limiting beliefs about yourself lead to a diminished sense of self worth. This can lead to obvious mental health issues such as depression or anorexia.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">It can also contribute to problems nobody else might notice:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>lacking the confidence to go for that job you want or talk to the girl you fancy,<\/li>\n<li>being too shy to go to parties,<\/li>\n<li>being unable to communicate with your children,<\/li>\n<li>procrastinating till you miss the deadline,<\/li>\n<li>tension headaches,<\/li>\n<li>overworking to prove yourself,<\/li>\n<li>letting yourself be bullied,<\/li>\n<li>minor fears or<\/li>\n<li>major phobias.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You might not be mentally ill, but you\u2019re not entirely healthy either.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">EFT can be used to clear a wide range of things:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the car accident that still gives you nightmares<\/li>\n<li>the memory of all the times your father called you stupid<\/li>\n<li>the phobia that stops you from using lifts<\/li>\n<li>the belief that you\u2019re no good at sport<\/li>\n<li>your current anger at your son for forgetting to pick up the groceries<\/li>\n<li>the dull throb at the base of your neck that makes you snappy with everybody<\/li>\n<li>the negative body image that forces you to starve yourself<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There are many things you can tap on yourself, but for any major trauma that is affecting your mental health, ALWAYS tap with someone else, preferably an <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/eft\/practitioners\/\">experienced practitioner<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr size=\"4\" \/>\n<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\">Physical Issues<\/h1>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>We\u2019ve talked about\u00a0emotions sometimes\u00a0being\u00a0caused by a disruption\u00a0in our energy, and we can view physical symptoms the same way.<\/p>\n<p>When we have a physical issue going on, there are several\u00a0different ways we can tap:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>For the physical symptoms<\/li>\n<li>For any associated emotions<\/li>\n<li>At the cellular level<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We may also need to\u00a0make some lifestyle changes, and tapping can help there too.<\/p>\n<h4>Physical symptoms<\/h4>\n<p>Start by just tapping for\u00a0the symptoms, getting as specific as you\u00a0can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Where exactly is the discomfort?<\/li>\n<li>What is the quality of it?<\/li>\n<li>How intense is it? (What is the SUDS?)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There have been many\u00a0\u201cone minute wonders\u201d from this most basic level of tapping, but also many\u00a0cases where being persistent was needed.<\/p>\n<p>We might also\u00a0tap on why we might have the symptom: \u201cEven though I had a bad nights sleep, and feel tired\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n<h4>Emotional aspects<\/h4>\n<p>Sometimes a physical symptom can be directly related to an underlying emotional situation. Maybe it started after a stressful event or period of time. But even\u00a0when a symptom is\u00a0a direct response to a physical or biochemical situation, later some emotional layers are often\u00a0added.<\/p>\n<p>Some questions to ask yourself:.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>How does this situation make you feel?<\/li>\n<li>What was happening in your life when this started, or in the months prior?<\/li>\n<li>What are the metaphors? Louise Hay has written a lot about this.<\/li>\n<li>What is the upside or secondary gain?<\/li>\n<li>What would I lose if this went away?<\/li>\n<li>What are the beliefs that support this issue?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Cellular levels<\/h4>\n<p>This is about\u00a0addressing the physical but at a deeper level than just tapping on the symptoms, which I call the\u00a0Cellular approach. Here are some examples of detailed approaches that have been developed.<\/p>\n<h5>Immunity<\/h5>\n<p>One of my favourite tappings in this category is this three part Immunity protocol, which I think originally came from Gwenn Bonnell of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tapintoheaven.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tap Into Heaven<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tapawaypain.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tap Away Pain<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>1. Setup: \u201cEven though my immunity is running at only XX percent, I fully and deeply love<br \/>\nand accept myself and my body\u201d<br \/>\nReminder: [\u201cImmunity running at XX percent\u201d]<\/p>\n<p>2. Setup: \u201cEven though my immunity is still running under 100%, I release anything and<br \/>\neverything that lowers my immunity, as I fully and deeply love and accept myself and my<br \/>\nbody \u201d<br \/>\nReminder: [\u201cRelease everything that lowers my immunity \u201c]<\/p>\n<p>3. Setup: \u201cEven though my immunity is not used to running at 100% all the time, I now repair<br \/>\neverything that lowers my immunity, as I fully and deeply love and accept myself and my<br \/>\nbody,\u201d<br \/>\nReminder: [\u201cRepair everything that lowers my immunity \u201c]<\/p>\n<p>4. Then tap on individual symptoms, such as \u201csore throat\u201d or \u201crunny nose\u201d.<\/p>\n<h5>Sensitivities<\/h5>\n<p>Another\u00a0favourite is tapping for allergies and sensitivities, which you can <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/eft\/allergies\/\">read more about here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h5>Injuries and Range of Motion<\/h5>\n<p>Stacey Vornbrock has developed a program for working at the cellular level, with emotions, for clearing the disrupted energy of injuries.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.emofree.com\/performance\/general-performance\/range-of-motion-article.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Article on Gary Craig\u2019s website\u00a0about her range of motion work<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.breakthroughperformance.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Her website, where her full range of work is available<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<hr size=\"4\" \/>\n<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<h2 class=\"entry-title\">Allergies\/Sensitivities<a href=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/EggAllergy.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-583\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/EggAllergy.gif?resize=300%2C109\" alt=\"EggAllergy\" width=\"300\" height=\"109\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Imagine this scenario\u2026<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019re 3 years old, having your egg for breakfast, and your parents start fighting. You go into \u201cfight or flight\u201d mode, and your system tags everything in the vicinity as possible dangers. This happens often, and soon every time you eat eggs you have a bad reaction, EVEN IF your parents aren\u2019t fighting.<\/p>\n<p>Or this one\u2026\u00a0You\u2019re walking down the road eating an ice cream, and witness a car accident. You start to feel sick. Next time you have an ice cream, to your surprise you feel sick again, but don\u2019t remember why.<\/p>\n<p>These are some quite obvious examples, but there are many ways and reasons that your system can start to think a specific food or substance is dangerous.<\/p>\n<p>If you have a lot of allergies, there is a good chance that it\u2019s <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/nutrition\/gaps\/\">gut related<\/a>, and our modern lifestyles can easily lead to gut dysfunction. But if you only have a handful, it\u2019s worth \u201ctreating\u201d each allergy using EFT or other energy techniques.<\/p>\n<p>There are lots of articles on Gary Craig\u2019s site about using EFT for allergies, including <a href=\"http:\/\/www.emofree.com\/other-physical-issues\/allergies\/allergic-causes-sandi-article.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this one by Sandi Radomski<\/a>.\u00a0Sandi was one of the first to start using EFT for allergies and she developed the Allergy Antidotes system, which has\u00a0a variety of possible energy corrections. She uses kinesiology to test for the appropriate one.<\/p>\n<p>If you have allergies, read some of these articles and give it a go. If you need to go more in depth, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/about\/contact\/\">contact me<\/a>.\u00a0I\u2019ve trained with Sandi in Allergy Antidotes and also Ask &amp; Receive. I\u2019ve also trained in other forms of kinesiology for allergies.<\/p>\n<hr size=\"4\" \/>\n<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<h2 class=\"entry-title\">Better Performance<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<h4>Physical considerations<\/h4>\n<p>If you have injuries, this might be where you need to start.<\/p>\n<p><em>Read more on the page about\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/eft\/physical\/\">physical symptoms<\/a>\u00a0for working on the physical at different levels.<\/em><\/p>\n<h4>Beliefs and attitudes<\/h4>\n<p>Although talent, the right training, good nutrition and plenty of sleep are arguably the most important aspects of sports performance, our beliefs and attitudes are also very important.<\/p>\n<p>Even the most positive thinker is likely to have some limiting beliefs.<\/p>\n<p>Remember the story of Roger Bannister. Nobody had ever broken the four minute mile, and everybody believed it couldn\u2019t be done, until he did it. Then everybody\u2019s beliefs about it changed, and all of a sudden a lot of people were able to run a sub 4 minute mile.<\/p>\n<p>Both amateur and professional sports people can improve sports performance by identifying emotions and beliefs that are restricting performance.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/cyclist.jpg?resize=225%2C300\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<p>What are your limiting beliefs?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Even when I\u2019m in peak form, I can\u2019t lift more than X\u00a0weight<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019ve never beaten competitor Y, and I will never be able to<\/li>\n<li>My golf score is never under Z<\/li>\n<li>I always have trouble with this aspect of my game<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The identification can be the tricky bit, but then the tapping is more straight forward. Tap for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Previous situations that \u201cprove\u201d your belief<\/li>\n<li>Your emotions around it<\/li>\n<li>And finally, the belief itself<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Test yourself with a positive statement that you\u2019d like to replace the old belief with. When it feels 100% true, you\u2019re probably done.<\/p>\n<p>But if you find that your performance hasn\u2019t improved, don\u2019t despair and give up. Just notice what new thoughts and feelings come up, and you have new tapping material.<\/p>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<p align=\"center\"><em>For a lot more info on sports performance, check out the website of\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.breakthroughperformance.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stacey Vornbrock<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\">Helping Children<\/h1>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>When we look back at our lives, it\u2019s often possible to see what events have shaped us, and how we made life decisions that didn\u2019t work out very well for us. We can relive the pain of past incidents, and understand how what other people said to us shaped our beliefs about ourselves.<\/p>\n<p>Parents want what\u2019s best for their children and would like to protect their children from those sorts of negative experiences. If there was a way to ensure that all children grew up healthy, happy, confident, educated and capable, it would transform the world.<\/p>\n<p>Each child has their own path to travel and lessons to learn that parents can\u2019t protect them from. But teaching EFT is a gift that can help them through those tough times. And used as a parenting aid, it can help you guide your child towards being a strong adult.<\/p>\n<h4>Babies<\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/teddies.jpg?resize=350%2C263\" width=\"350\" height=\"263\" align=\"right\" border=\"1\" hspace=\"5\" \/>When a baby is distressed, it\u2019s sometimes hard to figure out what\u2019s wrong. If you try all the obvious things like feeding and changing, or rocking the baby in your arms, and nothing seems to work, think of EFT.<\/p>\n<p>First use it on yourself, if you\u2019re at your wits end: \u201cEven though I don\u2019t know what my baby needs, I fully and deeply accept myself.\u201d or \u201cEven though I\u2019m feeling very frustrated that my baby won\u2019t stop crying\u2026..\u201d<\/p>\n<p>You can also try EFT directly for the baby. Tapping itself might be a bit rough for a young baby, so try Surrogate Tapping or Touch and Breath instead. (see <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/eft\/other-ways\/\">Other Ways to Tap<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>If your baby is sick and you have a reasonable idea what they\u2019re feeling, the words are easier to think of \u201cEven though, I (baby\u2019s name) have a sore foot, I\u2019m a good baby and Mummy loves me\u201d otherwise use something more general \u201cEven though, I (baby\u2019s name) am feeling distressed, I\u2019m \u2026.\u201d. Either hold the baby and tap on yourself, or touch and hold each tapping point on the baby while you breathe in and out.<\/p>\n<h4>Toddlers<\/h4>\n<p>As your child gets older, you can tap directly on him or her, and make it into a game. Use age appropriate language for your self acceptance phrase (eg. I\u2019m a good girl), or just tap repeatedly through the points with no setup, while he tells you the story of what happened, or she explains what she\u2019s feeling. (see <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/eft\/other-ways\/\">Other Ways to Tap<\/a>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Complain and Tap)<\/p>\n<h4>School age<\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/kids.jpg?resize=300%2C187\" width=\"300\" height=\"187\" align=\"right\" \/>Once a child spends part of the time at school or kindergarten, there will be things that happened during the day that you don\u2019t know about. A helpful after school or bedtime routine is for your child to tell you all about their day while you tap through the points. Even tapping during good stories is helpful, as there can be hidden downsides that you\u2019re clearing away. \u201cI got 10\/10 in the maths test\u201d (the unspoken and maybe unaware thought is \u201cMy friend only got 2 and might get mad at me.\u201d)<\/p>\n<p>As your child gets older, he or she will want to start tapping for themselves (all going well!) or may not want to tap at all. Guide them with appropriate language \u2013 \u201cI\u2019m a cool dude\u201d might be a more comfortable self acceptance phrase \u2013 and give them space to decide for themselves when to tap.<\/p>\n<p align=\"right\"><em>You may also have children who are already older that you want to teach to tap. Here\u2019s an excellent <a href=\"http:\/\/fromthedeskofannadams.com\/teaching-kids-to-tap\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">article by Ann Adams<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><em>who works with disturbed children.<\/em><\/p>\n<h4>Teenagers<\/h4>\n<p>These years are when children become themselves, and start to rebel no matter how good your relationship has been. But if they\u2019re comfortable with using EFT, it\u2019s an option that is always there for them. This is a time when you may need to use EFT a lot yourself, and hope that they remember EFT when it would be helpful.<\/p>\n<p><em>This is a general overview on how to use EFT with children. As well as the articles linked to above, there are many more detailed articles on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.emofree.com\/health\/children\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gary Craig\u2019s website<\/a>\u00a0on a wide variety of children\u2019s topics. This section is a must-read for all parents. <\/em><\/p>\n<hr size=\"4\" \/>\n<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<h2 class=\"entry-title\">Helping Animals<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Tapping for animals isn\u2019t always as successful as tapping for people, mainly because it\u2019s not as easy to tap into what they might be feeling. But it\u2019s always worth a try.<\/p>\n<p>Sit near the animal, and if you can, be touching them. Close your eyes, relax and see if you can sense what they might be feeling. If they are injured, or sick, it will be easier to get some ideas on what to tap on.\u00a0Then <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/eft\/other-ways\/\">surrogate tap<\/a> just as you would for a person.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/christo_maine_coon.jpg?resize=300%2C225\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s an example:<\/p>\n<p>When our Maine Coon cat was a kitten, he liked to climb. Now climbing isn\u2019t really a Maine Coon\u2019s forte as they are a heavy breed. But when they are young, they\u2019re a bit more adventurous. Christo had had a few climbing adventures, but the biggest problem was usually that he could get up and then couldn\u2019t figure out how to get down. The first time he found himself stuck up a tree, he managed to jump onto the shed roof, and then down onto the bank behind it.<\/p>\n<p>But on this particular day, he\u2019d chosen a much bigger tree with nothing nearby he could jump onto and he was really stuck. Our property is on a slope, and there was no way we could figure out to help him down. He was howling and agitated, and the only thing I could think to do was tap.<\/p>\n<p>So I tapped for \u201cEven though I, Christo, am stuck up this tree and and am scared\u201d first. Then tapped on other aspects like \u201cMum and Dad can\u2019t help me\u201d, \u201cI don\u2019t know what to do\u201d. He became less agitated, but no less stuck. Finally I put in a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/eft\/other-ways\/\">Choice<\/a> \u201cEven though I, Christo, am stuck up this tree and don\u2019t know how to get down, I\u2019m a clever kitten and can figure out a way down\u201d. I keep tapping this for a few minutes and soon he found a way that he could get onto a tree nearby that had a sloping branch he could get down.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll never know if he would have figured it out anyway, but it made me feel like I was helping! Although this adventure ended up ok, as he got bigger he realized his tree climbing days were over.<\/p>\n<hr size=\"4\" \/>\n<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<h2 class=\"entry-title\">If EFT doesn\u2019t work<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>There could be several reasons for that. The mechanics of EFT are easy to learn and apply, but the Art of EFT requires practice, persistence and insight.<\/p>\n<h3>I tried it myself and it didn\u2019t work<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019ve worked on your own with no success, you may :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Have the tapping points not quite right<\/li>\n<li>Have been too general in the description of the problem<\/li>\n<li>Have a problem with lots of different \u201caspects\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Be too close to the problem to be able to see what is causing it<\/li>\n<li>Be dehydrated<\/li>\n<li>Be affected by energy toxins<\/li>\n<li>Be chronically reversed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Some steps you can try:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Drink some water<\/li>\n<li>Say everything louder and with more feeling, really mean them<\/li>\n<li>Check whether you\u2019re still looking at the same \u201caspect\u201d (eg you were feeling sad, and now you\u2019re feeling angry)<\/li>\n<li>Get more specific eg. instead of \u201cthis headache\u201d say \u201cthis stabbing pain at the top of my right temple near my eyebrow\u201d or instead of \u201clack of self esteem\u201d work on the specific situations that lead to that feeling.<\/li>\n<li>If you\u2019re working on an emotion, try tapping on the physical sensations in your body instead (see\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/eft\/other-ways\/\">Other ways to tap<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Try the full recipe:\n<ul>\n<li>1. Setup: You can also try using the sore spot (see below) instead of the karate chop point<\/li>\n<li>2. Sequence: Use all the shortcut points, plus the finger points (see below)<\/li>\n<li>3. 9 gamut (see below)<\/li>\n<li>4. Sequence again<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\u201cEnergy toxins\u201d might be interfering with your energy system. The most common are: wheat, corn, dairy, refined sugar, herbs, pepper, tea, coffee, caffeine, nicotine, alcohol and perfume. Refer to the manual for help.<\/li>\n<li>See an <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/eft\/practitioners\/\">EFT therapist<\/a> for expert guidance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>The other tapping points<\/h4>\n<p>The Sore Spot \u2013 On either side of the upper chest, about 3\u201d down and 3\u201d out from the tips of the collarbones, you\u2019ll find a tender or sore spot. (Feel around with your fingers a little to locate it.) With this point, you rub gently, instead of tapping.<\/p>\n<p>The finger points:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Th: Outside edge of the thumb nail<\/li>\n<li>IF: Edge of the nail of the index finger, the side closest to the thumb<\/li>\n<li>MF: Edge of the nail of the middle finger, the side closest to the thumb<\/li>\n<li>LF: Edge of the nail of the little finger, the side closest to the thumb<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The 9 gamut<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/gamut.jpg?resize=160%2C70\" width=\"160\" height=\"70\" align=\"right\" \/>The gamut point is on the back of the hand, in the gap between the bones that run down from the ring finger to the wrist bone and from the little finger to the wrist, close to the knuckles. While tapping on the gamut point, perform the following brain integration exercises:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Close your eyes<\/li>\n<li>Open your eyes<\/li>\n<li>Look hard down to the right<\/li>\n<li>Look hard down to the left<\/li>\n<li>Move your eyes in a full circle clockwise<\/li>\n<li>Move your eyes in a full circle anti-clockwise<\/li>\n<li>Hum a few bars of a song<\/li>\n<li>Count from 1 to 5<\/li>\n<li>Hum again.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>I tried it with a therapist and it didn\u2019t work<\/h3>\n<p>If you still have no success, a good therapist should be able to work through any of these with you. But what if you\u2019ve worked with a practitioner, and had no results? Or had a temporary improvement, but it didn\u2019t last?<\/p>\n<p>It could be that your practitioner doesn\u2019t yet have enough <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/eft\/practitioners\/\">experience<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>But more likely is that you didn\u2019t give it enough time. There are so many \u201cone minute wonders\u201d on Gary Craig\u2019s website, that people often expect quick results. But with a multi layered problem it can take multiple sessions to clear every part of it. Be patient, and allow yourself enough time to get a thorough result. If you\u2019re concerned, talk to your practitioner about it.<\/p>\n<p>Another possibility is what is called the \u201cApex effect\u201d. Some time EFT works so well, that we can\u2019t even remember how the original problem felt. So you may feel that you\u2019ve had no help from an EFT session when, in fact, you\u2019ve had such a profound shift in the way you see things, that it seems like you always felt that way.<\/p>\n<hr size=\"4\" \/>\n<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<h2 class=\"entry-title\">Seeing a practitioner<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<h4>When should I see a therapist?<\/h4>\n<p>Some people learn best in person. If that\u2019s you, a few one-on-one sessions with a therapist, or attending a workshop, will be the best way for you to learn.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve tried the shortcut and can\u2019t get comfortable with it, or are not getting any results, these would also be good options for you. But first have a read of the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/eft\/notworking\/\">If EFT doesn\u2019t work<\/a> page.<\/p>\n<p>Or you may have been having good success with EFT on day to day problems, but not be able to resolve a larger issue. A therapist can be hugely helpful then. You\u2019ve probably had the experience of having a friend tell you their troubles. You can easily see what the problem is and how to solve it, but they can\u2019t. In the same way, there will be some issues you have where you have blind spots. A good therapist can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>See aspects of the problem that you can\u2019t<\/li>\n<li>Keep track of what you\u2019ve worked on and what has changed<\/li>\n<li>Keep you focused to clear what hasn\u2019t yet shifted<\/li>\n<li>Offer some new perspectives on the issue<\/li>\n<li>Guide you in gently on major issues that could be traumatic<\/li>\n<li>Support you if major issues come up that you weren\u2019t expecting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you know you have some major trauma to work through, ALWAYS consult a qualified therapist, and don\u2019t try and fix it yourself.<\/p>\n<h4>Choosing a good therapist<\/h4>\n<p>There is no regulation on who can say they are an EFT therapist. I have heard of people who briefly study the manual or do a one day Level One course, then start calling themselves a practitioner.\u00a0So don\u2019t be afraid to ask your therapist what training they have done or what their experience is.<\/p>\n<p>I recommend you contact your chosen practitioner and see how comfortable you feel with them before proceeding. During any session, remember that you are responsible for your own well being, so tell your practitioner at once if you have any concerns.<\/p>\n<p>There is currently no central list of tapping therapists, so you will need to Google. Many practitioners now operate by Skype or similar, so you are not limited to people in your area.\u00a0If you\u2019re in NZ \u00a0and can\u2019t find anyone via Google, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/about\/contact\/\">contact me<\/a> and I\u2019ll see if I can find someone close.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re in NZ,\u00a0I am an EFT, Diet and Health Therapist, in Wellington, NZ. You\u2019re welcome to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/about\/contact\/\">email me<\/a> to arrange a free 15 minute consultation to discuss your problem.<\/p>\n<p align=\"right\"><em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/about\/about-deb\/\">More about me here<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<hr size=\"4\" \/>\n<div class=\"grid grid-pad\">\n<div class=\"col-1-1\">\n<div id=\"primary\" class=\"content-area\">\n<article id=\"post-35\" class=\"post-35 page type-page status-publish hentry\">\n<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\">What Meridians Are<\/h1>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>You don\u2019t need to know anything about Chinese Medicine to use EFT. This page is purely for those of you who like to know all the background of things.<\/p>\n<p>Meridians are central to Traditional Chinese Medicine, which has been the primary form of medicine in China for more than 5000 years. They are pathways in the body, which energy flows along. Meridians are usually associated with an organ, so there are meridians for Stomach, Spleen, Gall Bladder, Liver and others.<\/p>\n<p align=\"right\"><em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.acumedico.com\/meridians.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pictures of where each meridian runs in the body<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Traditional Chinese Medicine is about achieving balance in what\u2019s called the 5 element system, and between the yin &amp; the yang.<\/p>\n<table border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"5\" align=\"center\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"middle\" width=\"242\" height=\"24\"><strong>Yin is :<\/strong><\/td>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"TOP\" width=\"105\" height=\"24\">\n<p align=\"center\"><a href=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/yingbw.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-132\" src=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/yingbw.gif?resize=65%2C65\" alt=\"yingbw\" width=\"65\" height=\"65\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\" width=\"245\" height=\"24\"><strong>Yang is :<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"top\" width=\"242\" height=\"18\">Feminine<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"TOP\" width=\"105\" height=\"18\"><\/td>\n<td valign=\"TOP\" width=\"245\" height=\"18\">Masculine<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"TOP\" width=\"242\" height=\"18\">Calming<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"TOP\" width=\"105\" height=\"18\"><\/td>\n<td valign=\"TOP\" width=\"245\" height=\"18\">Stimulating<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"TOP\" width=\"242\" height=\"18\">Cooling<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"TOP\" width=\"105\" height=\"18\"><\/td>\n<td valign=\"TOP\" width=\"245\" height=\"18\">Heating<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"TOP\" width=\"242\" height=\"18\">Negative<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"TOP\" width=\"105\" height=\"18\"><\/td>\n<td valign=\"TOP\" width=\"245\" height=\"18\">Positive<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"TOP\" width=\"242\" height=\"18\">Matter<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"TOP\" width=\"105\" height=\"18\"><\/td>\n<td valign=\"TOP\" width=\"245\" height=\"18\">Energy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"TOP\" width=\"242\" height=\"18\">Night<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"TOP\" width=\"105\" height=\"18\"><\/td>\n<td valign=\"TOP\" width=\"245\" height=\"18\">Day<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"TOP\" width=\"242\" height=\"18\">Winter<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"TOP\" width=\"105\" height=\"18\"><\/td>\n<td valign=\"TOP\" width=\"245\" height=\"18\">Summer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"TOP\" width=\"242\" height=\"18\">Moon<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"TOP\" width=\"105\" height=\"18\"><\/td>\n<td valign=\"TOP\" width=\"245\" height=\"18\">Sun<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"TOP\" width=\"242\" height=\"18\">Earth<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"TOP\" width=\"105\" height=\"18\"><\/td>\n<td valign=\"TOP\" width=\"245\" height=\"18\">Sky<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"TOP\" width=\"242\" height=\"18\">Water<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"TOP\" width=\"105\" height=\"18\"><\/td>\n<td valign=\"TOP\" width=\"245\" height=\"18\">Fire<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"TOP\" width=\"242\" height=\"18\">Inward<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"TOP\" width=\"105\" height=\"18\"><\/td>\n<td valign=\"TOP\" width=\"245\" height=\"18\">Outward<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"TOP\" width=\"242\" height=\"18\">Stillness<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"TOP\" width=\"105\" height=\"18\"><\/td>\n<td valign=\"TOP\" width=\"245\" height=\"18\">Motion<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"TOP\" width=\"242\" height=\"18\">Degenerative states<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"TOP\" width=\"105\" height=\"18\"><\/td>\n<td valign=\"TOP\" width=\"245\" height=\"18\">Generative states<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"TOP\" width=\"242\" height=\"18\">Deficient conditions<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"TOP\" width=\"105\" height=\"18\"><\/td>\n<td valign=\"TOP\" width=\"245\" height=\"18\">Excess conditions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"TOP\" width=\"242\" height=\"18\">Hypo-functional conditions<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"TOP\" width=\"105\" height=\"18\"><\/td>\n<td valign=\"TOP\" width=\"245\" height=\"18\">Hyper-functional conditions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"TOP\" width=\"242\" height=\"18\">Chronic diseases<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"TOP\" width=\"105\" height=\"18\"><\/td>\n<td valign=\"TOP\" width=\"245\" height=\"18\">Acute diseases<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"TOP\" width=\"242\" height=\"18\">Deep pulse<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"TOP\" width=\"105\" height=\"18\"><\/td>\n<td valign=\"TOP\" width=\"245\" height=\"18\">Superficial pulse<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"TOP\" width=\"242\" height=\"18\">Slow pulse<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"TOP\" width=\"105\" height=\"18\"><\/td>\n<td valign=\"TOP\" width=\"245\" height=\"18\">Fast pulse<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"TOP\" width=\"242\" height=\"18\">Weak pulse<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"TOP\" width=\"105\" height=\"18\"><\/td>\n<td valign=\"TOP\" width=\"245\" height=\"18\">Strong pulse<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"TOP\" height=\"18\">Always working<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"TOP\" height=\"18\"><\/td>\n<td valign=\"TOP\" height=\"18\">Works, then rests<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The Five Elements each include two meridians, one Yin, one Yang (except Fire, which has two pairs) and are associated with certain emotions. There are also two extra meridians called Central and Governing, which like overseers of the whole system. If either of these is out of balance, the whole system will be.<\/p>\n<table border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"5\" align=\"center\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Element<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Emotions<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Organ or Meridian<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Yin or Yang<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td rowspan=\"2\" valign=\"top\">Earth<\/td>\n<td rowspan=\"2\" valign=\"top\">Empathy, Sympathy<\/td>\n<td>Stomach<\/td>\n<td>Yang<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Spleen<\/td>\n<td>Yin<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td rowspan=\"2\" valign=\"top\">Metal<\/td>\n<td rowspan=\"2\" valign=\"top\">Grief, Guilt, Regret<\/td>\n<td>Large Intestine<\/td>\n<td>Yang<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Lung<\/td>\n<td>Yin<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td rowspan=\"2\" valign=\"top\">Water<\/td>\n<td rowspan=\"2\" valign=\"top\">Fear, Anxiety<\/td>\n<td>Bladder<\/td>\n<td>Yang<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Kidney<\/td>\n<td>Yin<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td rowspan=\"2\" valign=\"top\">Wood<\/td>\n<td rowspan=\"2\" valign=\"top\">Anger, Resentment<\/td>\n<td>Gallbladder<\/td>\n<td>Yang<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Liver<\/td>\n<td>Yin<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td rowspan=\"4\" valign=\"top\">Fire<\/td>\n<td rowspan=\"4\" valign=\"top\">Joy, Love, Hate<\/td>\n<td>Small Intestine<\/td>\n<td>Yang<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Heart<\/td>\n<td>Yin<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Triple Warmer<br \/>\n(Thyroid, Adrenals, Thymus)<\/td>\n<td>Yang<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Circulation \/ Sex<\/td>\n<td>Yin<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>One of the ways that Chinese physicians diagnose is by feeling the different pulses in the body and seeing how deep, fast &amp; strong they are. They will also look at your tongue, and ask lots of questions about how your body is functioning. Some of the questions may seem to have no relevance to the problem you\u2019re consulting them about. Imbalances can be treated with acupuncture, herbs, food &amp; Tai Chi like exercises.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">The following chart shows the tapping points, and which meridians they are on.<\/p>\n<table border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"5\" align=\"center\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Tapping Point<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Organ or Meridian<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Yin or Yang<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Comments<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Eyebrow (EB)<\/td>\n<td>Bladder<\/td>\n<td>Yang ~<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Side of the eye (SE)<\/td>\n<td>Gall Bladder<\/td>\n<td>Yang ~<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Under the eye (UE)<\/td>\n<td>Stomach<\/td>\n<td>Yang ~<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Under the nose (UN)<\/td>\n<td>Governing<\/td>\n<td>\u2013<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Chin (Ch)<\/td>\n<td>Central<\/td>\n<td>\u2013<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Collarbone (CB)<\/td>\n<td>Kidney<\/td>\n<td>Yin ^<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Underarm (UA)<\/td>\n<td>Spleen<\/td>\n<td>Yin ^<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Ribs<\/td>\n<td>Liver<\/td>\n<td>Yin ^<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Thumb (Th)<\/td>\n<td>Lung<\/td>\n<td>Yin *<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Index Finger (IF)<\/td>\n<td>Large Intestine<\/td>\n<td>Yang #<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Middle finger (MF)<\/td>\n<td>Circulation \/ Sex<\/td>\n<td>Yin *<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Little finger (LF)<\/td>\n<td>Heart<\/td>\n<td>Yin *<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Gamut<\/td>\n<td>Triple warmer<\/td>\n<td>Yang #<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Karate Chop (KC)<\/td>\n<td>Small Intestine<\/td>\n<td>Yang #<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"4\">Extra points:<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Top of the head<\/td>\n<td>All Yang meridians<\/td>\n<td># or ~<\/td>\n<td><em>Do not use with high blood pressure.<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Back of the wrist<\/td>\n<td>Upper yang meridians<\/td>\n<td>#<\/td>\n<td rowspan=\"2\">Between these two points, they cover all the finger and hand points,<br \/>\nand are sometimes added to the basic recipe instead.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Inside of the wrist<\/td>\n<td>Upper yin meridians<\/td>\n<td>*<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Above outside ankle bone<\/td>\n<td>Lower yang meridians<\/td>\n<td>~<\/td>\n<td rowspan=\"2\"><em>Do not use the ankle points during pregnancy.<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Above inside ankle bone<\/td>\n<td>Lower yin meridians<\/td>\n<td>^<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p align=\"left\">This does not necessarily mean that if your issue is anger, for example, the Wood elements will be most affected. We still use all points for all issues, as more than one meridian is usually involved in any situation.<\/p>\n<hr size=\"4\" \/>\n<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\">The Media<\/h1>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/newspaper_bw.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-586\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/newspaper_bw.jpg?resize=300%2C225\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/newspaper_bw.jpg?resize=300%2C225 300w, http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/newspaper_bw.jpg?resize=768%2C576 768w, http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/newspaper_bw.jpg?resize=1024%2C768 1024w, http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/newspaper_bw.jpg?w=1200 1200w\" alt=\"newspaper_bw\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a>Here\u2019s a few examples of EFT being reported in the media over the years.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Tonight on UK television EFT hit Harley Street.<br \/>\n(The Private Life of Harley Street, BBC2, 15th August 2005, 8.00pm).<\/p>\n<p>Report by Mary L.R. Jones, a UK EFT Practitioner<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>For non-UK readers, Harley Street is practically a by-word for credibility and prestige within the medical and caring professions. Harley Street in London is where doctors and therapists aspire to run a practice, and where patients and clients aspire to be able to get treatment.<\/p>\n<p>On tonight\u2019s episode hypnotherapist Jenny Frances was working with a client with a phobia of plants and leaves. On a scale of 0 to 100 she was at 100 just thinking about a rhubarb leaf.<\/p>\n<p>Sadly we didn\u2019t see too much of the actual session, perhaps 1 or 2 minutes in all \u2013 but what we did see was Jenni introducing EFT to her client and the client tapping on the EFT meridian points while Jenny guided her to focus on different aspects of the plant (e.g. \u201cbrushing against you\u201d).<\/p>\n<p>Of course we don\u2019t know what aspects were dealt with during the session but the sample appeared to show EFT being used solely on the clients \u201ctriggers\u201d rather than any belief change work.<\/p>\n<p>At the end of the first session the client reported her intensity while thinking about a leaf as \u201cabout 50\u201d. This is great news for the client. But even better news for the acceptance of EFT into the mainstream.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Daily Mail Australia<br \/>\n16 January 2014<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p id=\"ext-gen134\">Experts are calling on the NHS to start using a new self-help technique, called tapping, after its effectiveness in treating a number of conditions was proved.<\/p>\n<p>The technique, which involves tapping acupressure points on the head and hands, is showing promise as an effective form of therapy for anxiety, depression and anger.\u00a0It is also known as the emotional freedom technique (EFT).<\/p>\n<p>Researchers at Staffordshire University are leading research into the effectiveness of EFT in the UK.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/health\/article-2540469\/Alternative-tapping-therapy-favoured-Lily-Allen-used-NHS-treat-anxiety-depression.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Read more<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>EFT Downunder have some downloadable <a href=\"http:\/\/www.eftdownunder.com\/tapping-media\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">articles on their website<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<hr size=\"4\" \/>\n<p><em>While EFT has produced remarkable clinical results, it is still be considered to be in the experimental stage and each user must take complete responsibility for their own use of it.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Resources<\/h1>\n<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<h2>Links to o<strong>ur other websites<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/dietnet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DietNet<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 my original site for \u00a0nutrition information<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/recipes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DietNet Recipes and Cooking Course<\/a>\u00a0 \u2013 learning about real food cooking in 15 steps; recipe blog, including GAPS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/dietnetrecipes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DietNet Pinterest<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 my Pinterest board with additional recipes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gapsnz.info\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GAPS NZ<\/a> \u2013 information on how to do the GAPS programme in NZ<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/wapf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WAPF Wellington<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 the Wellington chapter of the Weston A Price foundation can help you find raw milk, fermented food starters and other real foods.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Wellington-New-Zealand-Chapter-Of-The-Weston-A-Price-Foundation-166160236762371\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WAPF Wellington Facebook page<\/a> \u2013 this is\u00a0where we share new nutrition &amp; health articles from the media and some of our favourite bloggers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.naturefoods.co.nz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nature Foods NZ<\/a> \u2013 our online shop selling coconut products, Green Pastures cod liver and butter oils, resources for doing the GAPS protocol, books, natural supplements and more.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bio-kult.co.nz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bio-kult NZ<\/a> \u2013 more information about the Bio-kult probiotic<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/health\/coconut\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Coconut<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Our info page about coconut<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/milk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Milk<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Our info page on raw milk in NZ<br \/>\n<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.biokult.co.nz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-745\" src=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2016\/06\/PORTAL-BIOKULT.jpg?resize=220%2C220\" sizes=\"(max-width: 220px) 100vw, 220px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2016\/06\/PORTAL-BIOKULT.jpg?w=350 350w, http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2016\/06\/PORTAL-BIOKULT.jpg?resize=150%2C150 150w, http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2016\/06\/PORTAL-BIOKULT.jpg?resize=300%2C300 300w\" alt=\"portal-biokult\" width=\"220\" height=\"220\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\"><a href=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/COLORMOV.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-179\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/COLORMOV.gif?resize=300%2C1\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/COLORMOV.gif?resize=300%2C1 300w, http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/COLORMOV.gif?resize=150%2C1 150w, http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/COLORMOV.gif?resize=400%2C1 400w\" alt=\"COLORMOV\" width=\"300\" height=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Other useful websites<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/chriskresser.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chris Kresser<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 science based Paleo articles<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mercola.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dr Mercola<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 largest natural health website around<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eckharttolle.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Eckhart Tolle<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 being in the Now for improved mental ans emotional health<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/educate-yourself.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Educate Yourself<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 old school in style, but a great resource for info on natural healing<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gaps.me\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GAPS.me<\/a> \u2013 Dr Natasha\u2019s GAPS website<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.healyourlife.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Louise Hay: Heal Your Life<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 using affirmations and positive thinking<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.marksdailyapple.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mark\u2019s Daily Apple<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Paleo \/ Primal recipes and lifestyle<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.natto.co.nz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Natto.co.nz<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 fermented natto available in NZ<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nofluoride.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">No Fluoride<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 why we should avoid fluoride<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nutraprointl.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NutraPro<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 quality virgin cod liver oil that we sell in NZ through Nature Foods<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thepaleomom.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Paleo Mom<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Paleo recipes and lifestyle blog; science based author of The Paleo Approach about the Autoimmune Paleo regime<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.realmilk.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Real Milk<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 International raw milk site<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/wellnessmama.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wellness Mama<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u2013 Paleo recipes and lifestyle blog<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.westonaprice.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Weston A Price Foundation<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 the international site with loads of articles<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.westonaprice.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-749\" src=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2016\/06\/banner3.jpg?resize=640%2C67\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2016\/06\/banner3.jpg?w=955 955w, http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2016\/06\/banner3.jpg?resize=300%2C31 300w, http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2016\/06\/banner3.jpg?resize=768%2C80 768w\" alt=\"banner3\" width=\"640\" height=\"67\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 class=\"entry-title\">Menu Planning<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>We\u2019ve had our consultation, and know what foods (if any) you need to avoid, at least for now.<\/p>\n<p>Or possibly you have been diagnosed with sensitivities by another practitioner and already knew what you need to avoid, but now have no idea what to eat.<\/p>\n<p>The most important next step is for you to get into the habit of weekly meal plans. You\u2019ll have a blank chart you can print or photocopy, to help you. If something happens and you need to change the plan, that\u2019s fine, you can be flexible. But your weekly menu is one of the most important tools for helping you stick to your plan. Spend half an hour at the weekend planning your menu and shopping list, and you\u2019re less likely to find yourself in a situation where you have nothing suitable to eat.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u00a0are going to be following a whole foods plan, but have no sensitivities,\u00a0\u00a0there are some Paleo recipe lists on my <a href=\"https:\/\/nz.pinterest.com\/dietnetrecipes\/meal-planning-budgeting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pinterest board under Planning<\/a>. If you haven\u2019t had a consultation yet, you will still find these useful. (Click on the image below to get started with some Paleo smoothie recipes)<\/p>\n<p>If we find that you need to follow the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/nutrition\/gaps\/\">GAPS<\/a> diet, I\u2019ll give you a list of possible meal options, from which you can choose what works for your metabolic type and lifestyle. There are links to a lot of recipes and you will be able to access recipes from my <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/recipes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Recipe site<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you are following a customised list of foods to avoid, we can work together to come up with some planning ideas.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mynaturalfamily.com\/recipes\/paleo-recipes\/paleo-breakfast-smoothie-recipes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com\/564x\/75\/4e\/04\/754e046f0e36273dc8df615b39aa3382.jpg?resize=235%2C312&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"30 of the Best Paleo Breakfast Smoothie Recipes: \" width=\"235\" height=\"312\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<hr \/>\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\">Recipes<\/h1>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>To help my clients, I have compiled a number of useful recipes.<\/p>\n<p>These include recipes I\u2019ve developed myself for clients with special dietary needs.<\/p>\n<p>If we work together, and you need to eliminate a wider range of foods than most people, I may be able to help you develop some recipes that work for your special circumstances.<\/p>\n<p>These are mostly on my <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/recipes\/\">DietNet Recipe site<\/a>.\u00a0This site is in blog format to allow the recipes to be searched by category.<\/p>\n<p>Also on that site is my <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/resources\/cooking\/\">15 step whole food cooking course<\/a>. This was originally just for my clients but is now accessible to all.<\/p>\n<p>I also have a lot of recipes on a <a href=\"https:\/\/nz.pinterest.com\/dietnetrecipes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pinterest board<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em>GAPs bread made with cashews, eggs and pumpkin:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2016\/06\/Breads.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-483 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2016\/06\/Breads.jpg?resize=393%2C257\" alt=\"Breads\" width=\"393\" height=\"257\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-pad\">\n<div class=\"col-1-1\">\n<div id=\"primary\" class=\"content-area\">\n<article id=\"post-158\" class=\"post-158 page type-page status-publish hentry\">\n<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<hr \/>\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\">Cooking Course<\/h1>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>For many people, the thought of changing to a whole foods diet is a bit overwhelming. So to introduce the concepts a bit more easily, I\u2019ve developed a 15 step plan called \u201cHow To Enjoy Real Food\u201d which is on\u00a0my <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/recipes\/cooking-intro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DietNet Recipe website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">The aims are to introduce the key elements of whole food nutrition in an easy to integrate, step by step way. The recipes are tasty, use everyday foods, and designed to be easy for you to fit into your busy lifestyle.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">Some clients just like to leap in and make all their dietary changes at once, and use the plan mainly as a recipe book. For others, there are a lot of changes to make, and this enables you to make one change at a time, and more easily change your habits.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">The course is composed of the following 15 steps. It is suggested you add in one a week, but it\u2019s up to you how you fit it best into your timetable.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Step 1 \u2013 Breakfasts<\/li>\n<li>Step 2 \u2013 Snacks<\/li>\n<li>Step 3 \u2013 Drinks<\/li>\n<li>Step 4 \u2013 Breads (including gluten free)<\/li>\n<li>Step 5 \u2013 Stocks, soups &amp; seasonings<\/li>\n<li>Step 6 \u2013 Raw veges and salads<\/li>\n<li>Step 7 \u2013 Baking (including gluten free)<\/li>\n<li>Step 8 \u2013 Dinners<\/li>\n<li>Step 9 \u2013 Grains, legumes &amp; vegetarian dishes<\/li>\n<li>Step 10 \u2013 Organ meats, and raw meat &amp; fish dishes<\/li>\n<li>Step 11 \u2013 Sprouted &amp; fermented foods<\/li>\n<li>Step 12 \u2013 Sauces, dressings &amp; chutneys<\/li>\n<li>Step 13 \u2013 Desserts<\/li>\n<li>Step 14 \u2013 Takeaways and eating out<\/li>\n<li>Step 15 \u2013 Tying it all together<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/recipes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-752\" src=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/diet.recipies.155x155.jpg?resize=214%2C214\" sizes=\"(max-width: 214px) 100vw, 214px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/diet.recipies.155x155.jpg?w=155 155w, http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/diet.recipies.155x155.jpg?resize=150%2C150 150w\" alt=\"diet-recipies-155x155\" width=\"214\" height=\"214\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<footer class=\"entry-footer\">\n<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<hr \/>\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\">Seminars<\/h1>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Some of the seminars I can deliver are detailed below : <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/resources\/seminars\/#overfed\">Overfed series<\/a> ~ <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/resources\/seminars\/#gaps\">GAPS series<\/a> ~ <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/resources\/seminars\/#eft\">EFT<\/a> ~ <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/resources\/seminars\/#groups\">Presenting to groups or practitioners<\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">You may have been to seminars where the speaker tantalises you with information, but you don\u2019t get a lot of detail. These seminars are different. They are crammed full of information, so come prepared to learn. I\u2019ve tried to make them shorter, but there is so much I want to share with you that I can\u2019t take anything out!<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">All seminars include samples of some of the foods discussed, or a light snack, and a course handout. But bring pen and paper in case you want to take extra notes.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><b><strong>Overfed &amp; Undernourished series<\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">Food has never been more plentiful, but much of it is either devoid of nutrients or downright damaging to our bodies. We eat the wrong foods, either becase we have been misinformed about what we need, or for some, because economics dictate we look for the cheapest food.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">This series of seminars will be of interest if you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Are fairly healthy but want to feel even better<\/li>\n<li>Have been attending the GAPS series (see below) and want to know more about why the recommended foods are helpful<\/li>\n<li>Want to learn more about what foods our bodies really need (seminar 1)<\/li>\n<li>Want to learn how to support your special needs (seminar 2)<\/li>\n<li>Want to learn what else you can else to support good health (seminar 3)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p align=\"left\">It is usually presented over a series of three evenings and builds as it goes. So a person can attend just seminar one, or one and two and get benefit. But maximum benefit will come from attending them in order. Each evening includes about 2 \u2013 2.5 hours of course material, with a break halfway through.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/talk1.jpg?resize=362%2C270\" width=\"362\" height=\"270\" align=\"right\" border=\"2\" \/><strong>1. Overfed and undernourished <\/strong><br \/>\n(The difference between politically correct nutrition and truly nourishing foods)<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Topics covered:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The research of Weston A Price<\/li>\n<li>The commonalities of traditional nutrition<\/li>\n<li>How to prepare foods for maximum benefit, and why it makes a difference<\/li>\n<li>Why modern foods have helped create modern illnesses (eg. obesity, diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, cancer)<\/li>\n<li>Shopping guidelines<\/li>\n<li>Healthy eating \u201csquare\u201d \u2013 the truth about Fats, Carbs and Proteins<\/li>\n<li>Safer ways to indulge your sweet tooth<\/li>\n<li>Easy ways to improve your foods<\/li>\n<li>Sample menu<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/talk2.jpg?resize=360%2C268\" width=\"360\" height=\"268\" align=\"right\" border=\"2\" \/><strong>2. Individualising your diet <\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Topics covered:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Review of Talk 1<\/li>\n<li>Metabolic typing<\/li>\n<li>Vegetarian diets\n<ul>\n<li>How to get all your nutrients<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Food sensitivities\n<ul>\n<li>Common symptoms<\/li>\n<li>Most likely culprits<\/li>\n<li>Coping with them<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Improving digestion<\/li>\n<li>Pregnancy &amp; food for babies<\/li>\n<li>Foods for athletes<\/li>\n<li>Weight Issues<\/li>\n<li>Some modern dis-eases: eg. diabetes, high cholesterol<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2015\/10\/talk3.jpg?resize=360%2C265\" width=\"360\" height=\"265\" align=\"right\" border=\"2\" \/><strong>3. Beyond Food<\/strong><br \/>\n(Triangle of health \u2013 other lifestyle aspects to consider)<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Topics covered:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Biochemical, including:\n<ul>\n<li>Supplements<\/li>\n<li>Toxicity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Physical \/ Structural, including:\n<ul>\n<li>Some common undiagnosed diseases<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Mental \/ Emotional<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote><p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr align=\"center\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p><strong><b>Introduction to Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>At this time, no general EFT intros are confirmed, but there may be one on Nov 24. GAPS EFT sessions are also suitable for a gneral EFT introduction.<\/p>\n<p>Group EFT Intro sessions are available on request, see below.<\/p>\n<p>For more info on EFT, see <a href=\"http:\/\/www.eft.net.nz\">www.eft.net.nz<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<h2 class=\"entry-title\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Finding supplies<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Resources to help you find the foods and health products you need.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">How to find chemical free water in Wellington \u2013 there are fountains in Petone (Buick St) and Lower Hutt (by the Dowse Art Gallery). We like to store our water in these <a href=\"http:\/\/www.eproducts.co.nz\/products\/willow_ware\/carry_cans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10L blue containers by Willow<\/a>, as they don\u2019t make the water taste of plastic like some others do.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/wapf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WAPF Wellington<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 the Wellington chapter of the Weston A Price foundation can help you find raw milk, fermented food starters and other real foods.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/wapf\/resources.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Where to Shop in NZ<\/a> \u2013 go direct to the NZ resource page on the WAPF Wellington website.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Wellington-New-Zealand-Chapter-Of-The-Weston-A-Price-Foundation-166160236762371\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WAPF Wellington Facebook page<\/a> \u2013 this is\u00a0where we share new nutrition &amp; health articles from the media and some of our favourite bloggers. Periodically there may be discussion on where to find specific foods.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.naturefoods.co.nz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nature Foods NZ<\/a> \u2013 our online shop selling coconut products, Green Pastures &amp; virgin cod liver and butter oils, resources for doing the GAPS protocol, books, natural supplements and more.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.natto.co.nz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Natto.co.nz<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 fermented natto available by mail order in NZ<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/footer>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2016\/08\/human-evolution_sq-41885a9e85ff484706aa15e20038b28317e94647-s300-c85.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-816\" src=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2016\/08\/human-evolution_sq-41885a9e85ff484706aa15e20038b28317e94647-s300-c85.jpg\" alt=\"human-evolution_sq-41885a9e85ff484706aa15e20038b28317e94647-s300-c85\" width=\"379\" height=\"379\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2016\/08\/human-evolution_sq-41885a9e85ff484706aa15e20038b28317e94647-s300-c85.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/files\/2016\/08\/human-evolution_sq-41885a9e85ff484706aa15e20038b28317e94647-s300-c85-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 379px) 100vw, 379px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<hr \/>\n<hr \/>\n<hr \/>\n<hr \/>\n<hr \/>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you suffer from allergies, sensitivities, digestive issues, pain, fatigue, anxiety, stress or other chronic health issues? 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