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OUR DIRECTOR'S
COMMENTARY:
In the summer of 1978, through a series of unlikely yet serendipitous
events, I found myself the enthusiastic author of my newly published
"Natural Healer's Acupressure Handbook." My publisher was a biggie
-- the former Holt, Rinehart & Winston.
True, I was just one of many young hopefuls in that huge publisher's
stable, and my book was found in small print near the bottom of
their catalog. But at least it was a start.
And thanks to the efforts of both my editor and agent -- and
the growing interest in "self-health" -- my book had even become
a "Psychology Today" Book Club selection. I had reached an important
milestone in my life.
Now I was ready to promote G-Jo and heal the world, and I had
researched the best ways to do it. But my publishers had their
own ideas -- the same conventional, and to me, boring, ideas they
had always used for promoting all their other books.
Their bottom line was sales and dollars -- they'd been selling
books for nearly a century and they knew all the formulas. But
I wasn't just another author with a book to peddle, I argued.
Instead, I was a person with a healing method to share -- the
book was simply one means by which I would do it.
So after much haggling, I convinced the publishers (to the astonishment
of all) to grant me some money to conduct my own marketing program.
It would be done carefully, I promised, but I would at least be
free from the confines of their sales department's limited thinking.
Wisely, I spent some of the money with a professional publicist
-- one whom had been recommended by an author friend. For a fixed,
one-time fee, the publicist guaranteed me a minimum of five interviews
per city -- newspaper, radio or TV, whatever she could book --
on a five-city tour. No interviews, no fees for her.
Her price was reasonable, so I signed the contract and blocked
out a month of time to drive around America -- an author on tour
... or was it a mission?
She was as good as her word -- soon, the bookings began to appear.
In my early enthusiasm, I had chosen America's five largest cities
to "invade," so it meant a cross-country drive and New York was
my first, scheduled stop.
If you've been following my "G-Jo adventures" in this column,
you may recall I had already decided that radio talk shows --
not the more obvious TV -- would be the better way to share G-Jo
Acupressure.
The reasons: There was more time available -- an hour in most
cases, not the usual three or four minutes most TV shows allow
-- plus radio had a more informal, relaxed format. With radio,
there would be enough time and latitude for suffering listeners
to phone in and try G-Jo Acupressure on themselves -- live, over
the air ...
... but there was a drawback, too: I needed to figure out how
to lead audience members -- whom I hoped would phone into these
shows -- to the specific G-Jo Acupressure points on the callers'
own bodies. It had to be simple, fast and nearly goof-proof.
But aside from those problems, radio was DEFINITELY the better
way to go. At least, that was the game plan.
But few things work the way they're supposed to, and this was
no exception. At the appointed hour, I arrived for my first interview
-- a morning TV show on The Big Apple's most popular channel,
where I'd been given a whopping three-minute segment to teach
The City how to relieve its own suffering!
I knew I should be thankful just to get such a cherished slot
of time on a massive talk show. But ...
... As I sat in the studio's "green room" -- the make-up facility
that all TV stations have -- I suddenly began to worry about my
situation. I had never done a live TV show before, yet here I
was, about to appear in front of what I assumed would be millions
of viewers.
I'd had no rehearsals. I hadn't even met the hosts. I wasn't
a doctor, yet I had the gall to tell people how to heal themselves
-- would the hosts make fun of me?
And I'd have to rush my presentation -- I wouldn't even have
enough time to demonstrate a single G-Jo Acupressure point. All
I could do would be to trumpet the praises of this age-old healing
method.
Big deal -- that's exactly what had bored the doctors silly in
my first "mainstream" workshop!
And what if I made an idiot of myself? What if I froze in front
of the unblinking red eye of the camera? What was I DOING there?
... As the make-up person began powdering my face, my guts began
to churn. Cold sweat -- I could feel it! -- began to pump its
way through the goo on my face. Good grief -- I was coming down
with a major case of stage-fright!
To be continued ...
Michael Blate
Executive Director
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TESTIMONIAL DU JOUR:
"At the time I began studying G-Jo Acupresssure,
I was suffering from nerve damage in my legs, due to overstretching
while practicing Karate. Naturally the first thing I did after
learning how to stimulate my G-Jo points, was to test it on my
legs. I was very skeptical at first, but after several seconds
of stimulating G-Jo point #7, the severe pain in my legs was completely
gone. Since, then, none of the pain has returned, and neither
has my skepticism." S.G., Kent, Washington.
All testimonials are unsolicited and drawn from
our files without permission from their authors. For this reason,
only the authors' initials, not actual names, are used. Please
feel free to send along your own G-Jo experiences, if you'd like
to share them with our many thousands of readers.
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FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions):
Q: How is G-Jo different
from other forms or systems of acupressure?
A: While all styles or
"schools" of acupressure share many common characteristics, G-Jo
is unique in the following ways:
- Although it can easily be applied
by a therapist, G-Jo is specifically designed for self-application.
That is, most G-Jo points are conveniently found on the hands,
arms, feet and legs. There are only a few of G-Jo's nearly 200
points (of the more than 1200 known acupressure sites or points
on the human body) which cannot be easily reached by the sufferer,
him- or herself. And any of G-Jo's "inconvenient" points are
used only AFTER its other suggested points for an ailment are
first tried and discovered to be ineffective (which is very
rare). Other therapist-applied systems or styles may rely on
harder-to-reach points along the spine, etc.;
- Most systems of acupressure rely
upon massaging or stimulating a NUMBER of points for a complete
treatment. But G-Jo normally only requires "triggering" (digging
or goading massage) one or several points to produce its remarkable
benefits (at least, when Basic G-Jo is applied for symptomatic
relief of a problem -- Advanced G-Jo, however, does use a series
of points per treatment);
- Some forms of acupressure allow
for gentle, though relatively long application of therapeutic
massage to the selected points. But G-Jo typically calls for
deep and slightly painful, though brief -- just a few seconds
of -- triggering;
- G-Jo normally produces immediate
relief ... at least, when the "right" point is triggered properly.
In fact, that is how you know that you've done G-Jo correctly
-- instant relief. If the first point you've chosen doesn't
work, go on to the next ... then the next ... Shortly, you will
find the right point or pair of points for your problem. Other
systems of acupressure may or might not produce such immediate
and profound benefits, but ALL systems of acupressure work remarkably
well ... when done correctly;
- All forms of acupressure draw only
from the body's known acupressure and acupuncture point sites,
although occasionally a new acupoint may be discovered. But
each school or style has its own "favorites," and G-Jo is no
different. G-Jo's six primary or "cookbook" acupoints are found
at www.g-jo.com/points.html
along with instructions for their use and other vital information.
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OTHER FREE E-PUBLICATIONS
FROM THE G-JO INSTITUTE:
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AN INTRODUCTION TO YOUR
G-JO POINTS:
G-Jo Acupressure Point Number 7
ORGAN(S) THIS POINT PRIMARILY AFFECTS: Kidneys;
ACTION THIS POINT PRODUCES: Balancing.
MERIDIAN POINT NUMBER: Spleen or Spleen-Pancreas
6 (SP-6 or XII 6)
CHINESE NAME: "Three Yin Intersection" (or
"Tai Yin" or several others -- these translations are taken from
"Grasping The Wind," by Andrew Ellis, Nigel Wiseman and Kenn Boss;
Paradigm Publications)
LOCATION: The width of one hand above the
crown of the INNER ankle (medial malleolus), in an area between
the back of the shinbone (tibia) and the calf muscle, on the inner
aspect of the lower leg.
USES: Beyond balancing the kidneys, this
extremely powerful, easy-to-locate G-Jo point has at least 66
Basic G-Jo uses, one of which is for relieving most types of abdominal
distress (especially in the lower abdomen). In that regard, it
may be used for problems ranging from peritonitis to menstrual
distress or difficult childbirth.
INSTRUCTIONS: To find G-Jo Point Number
7 on yourself, first read the instructions. Then, using the TIP
of the thumb, the bent knuckle of the index (or pointer) finger
-- even the eraser tip of a pencil -- begin pressing the approximate
location upon your lower leg.
Use moderate pressure -- this point is easily
found. And unlike many other G-Jo points, this one will produce
a sharp, twinging sensation (rather than feeling like a dull toothache
or pinched nerve). But like most G-Jo points, it will always be
more tender than the surrounding flesh. Finally, trigger (deeply
massage) this spot in a digging, goading way for a few seconds.
Again, it should feel a bit painful.
Then find and trigger the same spot on the opposite
leg. For more complete instructions, go to www.g-jo.com/points.html
and take our free "Mini Crash-Course in G-Jo Acupressure." G-Jo
Point Number 7 is one of the several points illustrated there.
G-Jo Point #7, and nearly 200 others, are fully
illustrated and described in "The Master of G-Jo Acupressure Home-Study
Certification Program." Purchase
this low-cost, fully guaranteed program now by going here....
Or you can reach us by regular mail or phone, via
our contact information at the end of this
newsletter.
The G-Jo Institute is approved by The National Certification
Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing
education provider. The "Master of G-Jo Acupressure Home-Study
Certification Program" may qualify in your state for up to five
C.E.U's (50 hours of study -- see information and
statement below).
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A WAY OF EATING FOR PLEASURE
AND HEALTH: Each issue, we present a wholesome, nutritious
recipe which our family, friends and guests have enjoyed over
the years at both Falkynor Farm, and more recently, here, at DeerHaven
Hills Farm & Yoga Eco-Center. This one always gets raves around
Thanksgiving time ... or any time a "fuller" dessert is called
for.
PLUSH PECAN PIE
Begin with a GRANOLA PIE CRUST:
1 ½ cups rolled oats
½ cup brown rice flour
½ cup currants
1/4 cup dates, chopped
½ cup pecans, chopped
3 Tbsp. unsweetened, shredded coconut
3 Tbsp. butter or soy margarine, melted
In a large bowl, mix together the oatmeal, flour,
fruit and nuts. Stir in the butter and press into an 8-inch pie
plate to form a crust. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 15 minutes,
until browned. Meanwhile, make the following filling:
1/4 cup quick-cooking, granulated tapioca
1 cup apple juice
Pinch salt
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup butter or soy margarine
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 cups pecan halves or pieces
1 cup pecan halves for garnish
Place the tapioca, apple juice and salt in a saucepan
and cook over medium heat, stirring continuously for about five
minutes -- the mixture should be relatively thick. Add the maple
syrup and butter and stir until the butter is melted. Add the
vanilla and 2 cups of the pecans; stir and mix until the pecans
are well-coated.
Finally, pour this mixture into the baked crust;
arrange 1 cup pecan halves in concentric circles on top of pie;
bake at 350 degrees F for 15 minutes. Cool and serve with either
rice- or soy-based "ice cream" (available at many supermarkets
and most health food stores).
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KNOW YOUR ORGANS:
SPLEEN (INCLUDING PANCREAS)
OVERVIEW
Ancient energy therapists assumed that the spleen
served many of the functions modern acupressurists and -puncturists
now ascribe to the pancreas. Thus, what was historically called
just the spleen has now been expanded to encompass both the spleen
and pancreas.
The spleen-pancreas glandular group is located on
the left, central part of the body, just above the top of the
abdomen, under and behind the rib cage, and below the left lung.
This organ-glandular group is the "husband" of the stomach, according
to traditional literature.
This "team" is the one most closely associated with
food and digestion. Its most sensitive time of the day is between
9:00 - 11:00 A.M., which is considered the best period of the
day for taking food.
Its season is late (or "Indian") summer, according
to some schools of thought, while others say that the middle of
EVERY season is when the spleen/pancreas and stomach are their
most sensitive, active and most expressive. In any event, these
are considered to be the "earth" organs.
This glandular-type organ team is injured by excess
physical labor or exercise, as well as by sitting to excess and
over-eating. The states of the lymph glands and -nodes are dependent
upon the balance of the spleen/pancreas team.
While Western surgeons sometimes remove the spleen
in ill or injured patients, its purpose -- as an organ team --
is considered to be the "irrigator" or nourisher of all other
organs and glands. This, if nothing else, secures the spleen's
place as an essential organ, and not one to be so quickly removed.
To be continued ...
All the body's major organs and glands, along with their many
functions, are completely described in the Advanced G-Jo section
of "The Master of G-Jo Acupressure Home-Study Certification Program."
Please contact us for details.
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OTHER
USEFUL CONTACTS, HELPFUL WEBSITES AND FREE E-NEWSLETTERS
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Diane Ruby, MS -- Emotional Field Therapy
(EFT) therapist, Certified G-Jo Instructor & long-time associate
of The G-Jo Institute. EFT is to emotional suffering what G-Jo
Acupressure is to pain: Almost instant relief! Diane specializes
in telephone EFT counseling and training sessions -- she may be
reached at (828) 859-2520.
www.emofree.com
-- website for Gary Craig and the growing EFT "self-psychotherapy"
movement. This remarkable program does for emotional suffering
what G-Jo Acupressure does for pain and other physical distress.
www.garyascott.com
-- long-time friends Gary & Merri Scott produce a lively e-newsletter
whose topics range from alternative healing methods to New Age
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They also offer business opportunities in the natural health and
fitness industry through their "NATURAL AWAKENINGS" Magazine publishing
franchises.
http://health.asiangate.com
-- Co-Founder and Medical Director of The G-Jo Institute, Dr.
Barry Sultanoff, is now the Features Editor of this useful website
for English- and Asian-speaking people. Barry's portion of this
interesting and unique website is found by pressing on the "English"
button.
www.frontlinethoughts.com/subscribe.asp
-- John Mauldin is one of the most savvy people in the investment
world. His Saturday morning e-newsletter is eagerly read by many
investment professionals and more than two million investors.
www.mercola.com/current.htm
-- Dr. Joe Mercola's approach to diet, healing and health is more
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with self-health tips and information.
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-- countless animal shelters around the country are in dire financial
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and Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education provider. Though
not registered with any state for CEU's, the national status is
very often accepted by individual certification boards. Our Master's
program typically takes 50 contact hours which, in many states,
would translate to 5 CEU's.
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