“The field is the sole governing agency of the particle”, stated Albert Einstein. He understood that all matter, what we can see and touch, cannot exist without the field to govern it. You may know this field as the Unified Field, the Unbounded, Pure Consciousness. The study of quantum mechanics in physics is attempting to explain some of the unexplainable phenomena in our lives, the things we can’t see and hear. In quantum physics, particles are not solid, they are vast universes of empty space. According to Bill Nye (the science guy) quantum mechanics is changing our world by...

Abbington Green B&B Inn and Spa literally is a dream come true on so many different levels. As a guest, it’s a dream to stay there and trust me, you’ll never want to leave. For owners Nick Poulos and Steven Donahue, it was a dream to own an Inn. Nick’s parents inspired him to travel and see the world. They also taught him that you have one life and if you have a dream, figure out a way to make it happen. For 15 years, Nick kept a file folder of ideas, articles, and clippings of things he wanted...

There is something so profound about the word impact. If we consider impact in terms of a meteor, rocketing from space, the fate of the world lies in the impact. But what about when we consider people? What does “impact” really mean to each of us? Kaplan Mobray is a famous motivational speaker and the author of the book 10Ks of Personal Branding. When I read the book for the first time, I was struck by aspects of his deep dive into personal branding: what do people say when you leave the room? What does your absence say about...

Saranac Lake, nestled in the Adirondack Mountains in far upstate New York, started drawing people in the late 19th century. Interestingly enough, this town is known as a “healing” town as many visitors were looking for more than just a travel escape. They had tuberculosis, and in the days before antibiotics, the standard treatment was the “fresh air cure,” or sitting outside in the clean mountain air for extended periods in the hopes of recovering. On my first visit there, I could definitely see why – it is an absolutely stunning part of the country. I was excited to...

Did you know that you are a Soul Being having a Human Being experience.? This means that your Soul has been guiding you since let’s say… forever. Just imagine that you are in-between lifetimes and you are hanging out in the non-physical world. Your Soul floats up to the heavenly bulletin board and see’s a job post that says Human Being positions available. The requirements to incarnate as a Human Being are clearly listed as follows: Job Requirements: You will incarnate into a physical body that is going to need a lot of help at the beginning and at...

Autoimmune hypothyroid (Hashimoto’s thyroiditis), type 1 diabetes, multiple sclerosis, Crohn’s, celiac, lupus, psoriasis. These constitute a sampling of the over 100 identified autoimmune diseases. It is estimated by the NIH that between 3-5% of the population suffers from an autoimmune condition (and between 23.5-50 million Americans). They can be debilitating, confusing, heart-breaking, deadly, and frustrating. What is Autoimmunity? The standard line when defining autoimmunity is that the body’s immune system becomes “confused” and begins to attack and destroy various self-tissues. Basically, an immunological intolerance to self. It is not uncommon for someone to suffer from more than one autoimmune...

Your thyroid gland is a tiny butterfly-shaped organ located at the base of your neck near the Adam’s apple. Despite its tiny size, the thyroid has a big job controlling energy production for every cell in the body. The thyroid’s main role is regulating metabolism through two hormones, thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). T4 is an inactive form which gets converted into T3 in the liver, kidneys, gastrointestinal tract, brain and muscles. It is the active form of T3 that stimulates cells to produce energy. The thyroid works in concert with the hypothalamus and pituitary gland to regulate thyroid...

With so much talk about the healthcare system being broken, the population becoming sicker, adverse reactions from pharmaceuticals, I propose not trying to fix it. The advent of bio-chemistry and pharmaceutical drugs lead to optimism that every health problem could be solved with a chemical. Unfortunately, the western model of healthcare will never be enough to do everything we’re demanding of it. While it can be helpful and even life-saving in acute and short-term situations, chronic issues seem to be beyond the reach of the biochemical approach. Quantum Mechanics Decades of research into quantum mechanics is about to have...

The CDC reported that 50 million Americans suffer from chronic pain (meaning on most or all of the days in the past six months). Add to that the amount of people that suffer from episodic pain or injuries and we have a lot of hurting people out there. What happens when we are in pain? Most likely we are reaching for painkillers. Drugs such as NSAID’s (ibuprofen), painkillers ranging from Acetaminophen to opioids, and steroids like prednisone are all increasingly common for people to take in order to reduce inflammation and combat pain. These medications are not very safe...

Eileen Fisher, the clothing designer, is sharing something meaningful for the good of all women; a space for them to connect with each other either online or at the Eileen Fisher Learning Lab in Irvington, New York. She calls it Women Together. Women Together is designed to help women listen, share and connect with one another so that they can ignite true change in themselves and each other. It is born out of the belief that our revolution begins within and that a collective power emerges when women bond with other women. Each event in the Women Together Series...

As a reader of ELM™ | Maine magazine, you are most likely a seeker of information on health and wellness, spirituality or our environment. You just love reading about these topics. In fact, it makes something stir inside of you. This is your Soul agreeing that what you are reading is truly in alignment with what you know to be truth for your life. This happens because you are a Soul Being having a Human Being experience and your Soul has been leading you on your unique life journey. How has the journey with your Soul been so far...

When I was composing this week’s article, eighties rock group, Twisted Sister’s, “We’re Not Gonna Take It” came to mind. Allow me to share some lyrics and you’ll see the connection: We’re not gonna take it No, we ain’t gonna take it We’re not gonna take it anymore We’ve got the right to choose it There ain’t no way we’ll lose it This is our life, this is our song We’ll fight the powers that be just Don’t pick our destiny ’cause You don’t know us, you don’t belong We’re not gonna take it No, we ain’t gonna take...

Chronic stress disrupts nearly every system in your body. It can suppress your immune system, upset your digestive and reproductive systems, increase the risk of heart attack and stroke, and speed up the aging process. According to the Center for Disease Control/National Institute on Occupational Safety & Health, the workplace is the number one cause of life stress. The CDC reports 110 million people die every year as a direct result of stress. That is seven people every 2 seconds. Sources of Stress The workplace is where it’s at. Your boss dumps a last-minute presentation on you. You feel...

George Burns, that wise philosopher, said it best: “You can’t help getting older, but you don’t have to get old.” There’s no denying biology, but when a patient enters his or her golden years, attitude and lifestyle become more relevant to good health than ever. Perhaps the biggest obstacle when caring for senior patients is ageism on behalf of the doctor and the patient. “What do you expect? I’m old,” is a commonly held attitude, but the acceptance of decreased functionality as normal is a detriment to healthy and successful aging. Veins and Aging Paying attention to vein health...