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Interview with Dawson Church, author of “The Genius in Your Genes”

Interview with Dawson Church

author of The Genius in Your Genes

Elite Books (2007)

ISBN 9781600700224

Reviewed by Paige Lovitt for Reader Views (4/07)

Today, Tyler R. Tichelaar of Reader Views is interviewing Dawson Church, author of “The Genius in Your Genes.”

Dawson Church is the author and editor of many books. He has collaborated with bestselling authors such as Robert Kiyosaki (“Rich Dad, Poor Dad”), Deepak Chopra, John Gray (“Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus”), and Wally “The Famous” Amos. He is the founder of the Institute for Soul Medicine (www.SoulMedicineInstitute.org) which researches and teaches emerging psychological and medical techniques that can produce radical and rapid cures. His new book, “The Genius in Your Genes” pioneers the practical use of epigenetics (controlling genes from outside the cell), and explains the remarkable self-healing mechanisms now emerging from this science. It has been hailed as a brilliant breakthrough by leading scientists and hit several best-seller charts within days of its release.

Tyler: Thanks for joining me today, Dawson. To start, could you tell us a little about your background and how you became interested in the mind’s ability to influence the health of the body?

Dawson: My interest in the subject really started while working as a freelance book editor in New York in the mid-1980s, when I was intrigued by what was then the emerging new paradigm of alternative medicine. I was also fortunate to witness very quick, almost miraculous healings with energy medicine in cases where conventional medicine had failed. I edited one of the first comprehensive health care books, “The Healer’s Heart,” and eventually earned a Ph.D. in comprehensive health care at Holos University under the tutelage of distinguished neurosurgeon Norman Shealy, MD, Ph.D., founder of the American Holistic Medical Association. We are co-authors of a book called “SoulMedicine” (www.SoulMedicine.net) that looks at the history of miracle cures from prehistoric times onward, lays the scientific foundation for healing, and also charts a course for the future of healthcare.

Tyler: Could you explain a little more what you mean by energy medicine and an example of how it is used and how it differs from conventional medicine?

Dawson: Energy medicine and energy psychology work at the level of the body’s energy systems, electrical, magnetic, and quantum, to affect your cells and organs. An example of an electrical power device is a pacemaker, and of a magnetic one is an MRI, which stands for MRI. These are energy devices used in conventional medicine. However, it turns out that our cells are also affected by very small electrical charges, and these can be generated without technology, using techniques such as healing touch, massage, and stimulation of acupressure points by touching or rubbing them. While the amounts of energy involved are small, they can have large effects, as it turns out that emotional trauma is stored in our organs as an electrical charge, and that charge can be pushed in the direction of health using energy psychology techniques.

Tyler: Dawson, could you provide our readers with an easy-to-understand definition of epigenetics?

Dawson: Epi means “up”, as in control above the gene level. Epigenetics looks at the various external influences that affect the ways our different genes are turned on or off, also called expression. The focus of epigenetic medicine is to go beyond the limited notion that DNA is the key to our experience of health or disease, and to analyze the interventions that we can epigenetically perform to affect our health.

Tyler: Would you share with us a success story of someone who has experienced healing through the use of healing energy?

Dawson: There is a man named Hank Hadley who is very happy that his story is being shared publicly. At the age of 10, Hank fell 25 ‘down a hay ramp onto a concrete platform, landing on his tailbone. Multiple accidents over the years added to the challenges and pain. He has undergone 16 major operations, back, neck and even cancer. It has so much metal in its body that it activates radar detectors. In addition to suffering from multiple major emotional trauma, Hank was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis several years ago.

As a result of all this, over the years, Hank has taken almost every prescription pain medication on the market (including morphine) and has even become addicted to some. The addictions were so severe that he was forced to enter treatment centers. At times he could walk from his house to the mailbox and return without crutches. I couldn’t travel in a vehicle for more than 10 miles without excruciating pain and discomfort.

Today Hank stopped taking painkillers. All symptoms of multiple sclerosis, arthritis, and scar tissue pain are gone, and pain is rarely a problem. When he started using Energy Psychology, specifically the technique called Emotional Freedom Techniques or EFT, his pain levels (on a scale of 0 to 10) were generally between 8 and 9 on a daily basis. She showed great dedication to EFT and went through the EFT routine several times a day.

His pain is now minimal, and after a recent session he made jumps for a video crew. After 24 years on disability, Hank now works full time in a physically demanding job. Continue to use EFT frequently as new challenges arise in your life. For a full account and updates, see: http://www.emofree.com/multiple-sclerosis/multiple-sclerosis-persistent-tapper.htm

Tyler: That is a wonderful example. What does the EFT routine include? I understand that Hank “hits” frequently. Can you explain what tapping is?

Dawson: Acupressure and acupuncture use a system of tiny electrical and cellular channels within our bodies. The electrical resistance at the center of an acupressure point has been measured at approximately 1 / 2000th of the resistance of the surrounding skin. When we tap on these points, rub them or use any kind of friction, we generate a kind of electricity called piezoelectricity. It travels through these low-resistance points to the places in our bodies where trauma is stored, and people often feel an immediate and visceral release of that tension. Used in a protocol like EFT that includes affirmations and a structured round of tapping, they are extremely powerful. Another simple but effective energy psychology technique is TAT, or the Tapas Acupressure Technique. These techniques can reduce the levels of stress hormones such as cortisol in our bloodstream and increase the level of DHEA, one of the main cell repair and anti-aging hormones. So as you reduce your stress through TAT, EFT, or similar techniques, it produces a cascade of positive genetic and biochemical changes in your body. There are links to all of these therapies and others on the website of the nonprofit Soul Medicine Institute (www.SoulMedicineInstitute.org).

Tyler: Dawson, recently, the movie and book “The Secret” has received a lot of attention. Are you familiar with the book and how do you feel that “The Genius in Your Genes” is similar or different from its philosophy?

Dawson: “The genius in your genes” describes specific physiological processes that are biologically and medically verifiable. “The Secret” took a more metaphysical and inspiring approach. “The Secret” states that our thoughts produce concrete manifestations, and while this is generally true, the biological details are much more subtle. Some intentions have been shown to produce strong biological effects, while others have been experimentally shown to produce no biological effect.

Tyler: Would you encourage readers interested in “The Secret” to read “The Genius in His Genes”? Could we say that your book is a more advanced version of “The Secret” that brings out the basics of healing through thought?

Dawson: “The Genius in Your Genes” is based on solid, credible science. He cites about 300 studies, most of the major medical journals such as the “Journal of the American Medical Association,” the “American Heart Journal,” and similar publications. “The secret” is a series of metaphysical propositions, while “The genius in your genes” deals with concrete biological facts. However, it turns out that these metaphysical proposals can powerfully “land” in our bodies, producing measurable biological changes, especially in our response to stress, which affects every cell and organ in our body.

Tyler: Obviously, it seems like “The Genie in Your Genes” has a spiritual aspect to it, and I know you’ve had spiritual teachers like the Dalai Lama and Deepak Chopra in your books. However, your training is very scientific. Do you think the fields of science and spirituality are starting to align more closely?

Dawson: Spiritual teachings have for centuries affirmed the value of disciplined thinking and rigorous spiritual practice. Now, longevity and immunity studies show that these practices produce measurable biological improvements. Science is now showing the precise mechanisms that come into play as a result of spiritual practice. The idea that the two were ever apart was an illusion that is being rectified as science advances.

Tyler: As science advances, where do you think a greater understanding of epigenetics and the teachings of “The Genius in Your Genes” will bring humanity and all life on earth?

Dawson: Better health. Longer longevity. Less daily stress. More joy. Less autoimmune diseases. Longer shelf life. Better relationships with parents, children and spouses, as we stop representing our emotional traumas. In the big picture, it will bring less conflict between tribes and nations, as people no longer project the emotional wounds of their dark side onto “the other.” By healing ourselves, we become agents to heal our communities.

Tyler: Where can readers go to find out more about “The Genius in Your Genes” or to purchase the book?

Dawson: Readers can visit http://www.GenieBestseller.com for more information on the book. They can buy it at stores, like Borders, Barnes & Noble, or online.

Tyler: Thank you so much for joining us today, Dawson. Do you have any last comments that you would like to give our readers?

Dawson: I’ve been looking at healers and healing, and writing about their work, for over two decades. I have never seen therapies with the potential of energy psychology and energy medicine before. You can literally live a stress-free life, with huge implications for your health and well-being. If you’re used to the usual long cycle of emotional trauma and physical pain, as most healthcare workers are, it’s amazing to see cases like Hank Hadley’s. If we love each other enough to release stress in every moment that arises, we create a better life for ourselves and for everyone around us. I urge anyone in pain, whether emotional or physical, to take these simple techniques with both hands and see how much healing can be achieved safely and non-invasively with their beliefs, energy systems, and other epigenetic interventions. Chances are you will feel much better than you ever thought possible!

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