Imadulation's Guided Imagery Blog

Thank You

2007-05-29T11:42:00.000-04:00

Dear Ellen:

I ordered several cds primarily because I was preparing for spinal surgery-- I ended up using your “comfort for difficult times”, “self love” and “relationship release” more often than the “preparation for successful surgery." My pending surgery and the acute pain I was in for several months prior to it while the doctors attempted to identify the cause and determine a solution strained the relationship I was in, which was fairly new when my health issues arose and took on a life of their own. We actually separated prior to my surgery but remained in contact. We listened to your cds to help manage the stress and noticed a marked difference through out the day and a greater sense of peace.

My surgery was successful and relieved me of pain I had grown used to carrying for years, but that had become worse and impacted my quality of life. We worked through the issues in our relationship that these bumps in the road brought up and we now feel closer, our relationship is stronger, and we feel better prepared for the inevitable ups and downs of life.

When I ordered your cds for myself, I also ordered “Children Be Your Best” for my son although he is only 4 years old. He loves it and frequently asks if he can listen to “Ellen” when he is settling down to sleep at night.

I have recommended your cds to other friends and recently bought some more to give as gifts.

We look forward to whatever you do next and really appreciate the positive impact your cds have had on our lives. They are truly helpful and meaningful. There are an overwhelming number of practitioners and products all promising to help or transform life’s challenges - sometimes exploitive and frequently average. It is so encouraging to find something that actually works and that we can continue to use that will add to the richness of our life experiences. With Kind Regards – Lisa J

Fw: Why we eat article

2007-04-19T11:01:00.001-04:00

Ellen,

I was very interested in your article entitled "Why We Eat"

and I thought I would also like to share a point of view brought up during a friendship conversation the other night which also could be considered a significant truth in regards to this subject.

Up until our recent history humans roamed the earth and

tilled the earth to earn meals through hunting or planting and

reaping their food supply. Every day offered the challenge of finding food for survival. Thus, for thousands of years we ate whenever food was available and ate well because we were never guaranteed when the next or where meal would appear.

Obviously, over time we humans became more secure as

we learned to assume more control over our "universe"

and grew our own food and later even raised our livestock

to feed our families as needed.

However, in the earlier years mother nature was always a "drought" or storm away and we had to learn to protect our food from other peoples and/or animals regularly leaving us alert and vulnerable to the possibility of losing our food. Even when we learned to store our food for the hard times we experienced loss and hunger.

Thus, our DNA is well programmed with the knowledge that eating when food is available is an essential learned behavior for survival. This information is deeply imbedded.

In countries such as the US we now live in a time of "abundance". Food is everywhere and readily available. For some the DNA information regarding the need for food has become balanced with the knowledge that supply is available and the need for "continual eating" isn't rational nor necessary.

For others, it might be interesting to consider that the DNA information is "stuck" or obsessively cycling and alerting us

at a superconscious level for the need to eat whenever food is available and to eat as much as possible in case the food won't be available next time.

Awareness regarding where we've come from as humans allows us to be more gentle with ourselves by giving us a better understanding about the human condition. This awareness also removes the tendancy to judge others. With this knowledge and awareness we are better equipped to make the choice to transcend the past and override the embedded DNA information with the power of will. This power is available to each of us and may be used to take active control of many physiological challenges.

Terri Collura

Brainmaster Technologies, Inc.

Thank you!

2007-04-05T14:31:00.000-04:00

Ellen, Thank you so much for everything you have ever done for me. I met you almost two years ago and my life has made a 180. You have taught me to be present. To trust in myself and to listen to my inner self. Thanks to you I see life in a different realm and all my dreams have come true. I now have a loving husband, a healthy and happy baby girl and the job of my dreams! You have been a light in my life!

Leslie

Leslie Gambrell Training Coordinator LP-Training PL



Leslie_Gambrell@countrywide.com

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April newsletter 2007 WHY WE EAT

2007-04-01T13:33:00.000-04:00

MONTHLY E-MESSAGES from IMADULATION

April 2007
Topic: EATING

Why you Eat

Last month we discussed What you Eat.

Over the next few months we will explore Why you eat. How you eat. Where you eat.

"Every human has four endowments - self awareness, conscience, independent will and creative imagination. These give us the ultimate human freedom... The power to choose, to respond, to change."

-- Stephen R. Covey

Today let's discuss WHY you eat.

That sounds funny, doesn't it? You eat because you are hungry, right?

Many of us will admit we often eat for reasons other than physiological hunger.

Do you eat because the clock says "lunch time dinner time snack time" etc?

Do you ever eat to satisfy needs other than physiological hunger?

Why you eat matters. The first step to enhancing your understanding of why you eat is by increasing your conscious awareness. Once you begin to be aware of why you eat then you will no longer mindlessly stuff food in your mouth that does not nourish and support the health of your temple (physical body)

No problem can be solved from the same level of consciousness that created it.
Albert Einstein

Mindful awareness of your conscious choices and the capacity to choose (a.k.a. free will) is the greatest power you possess as a human.

STOP! and F.E.E.L.

F.E.E.L. what is going on within and ask yourself,

"Is it Food that I want?"

"Is it Energy?"

"Is it an "Escape?"

"Is it Love?"

If it is food that you want, if you are truly physiologically hungry, then choose from a selection of healthy foods that nourish your temple.

If it is energy, then breathe deeply, oxygenate your system, take a brisk walk "Go Grab your Shoes", if you have the time, take a nap.

If you are bored and want an escape from your current situation, then rather than use food as a diversion, pursue a hobby, do something fun, read a book, visit a friend, volunteer your time, learn a new skill.

If you want love, food will not provide fulfillment for that most powerful need we have as humans. Food is NOT LOVE. It is important to realize that you are a being of love. If you question that or have doubts about the truth of that statement, then I recommend that you listen to the audio programs in Food for Thought® . May you realize that the energy of love moves through you, is what you are made of . May you recognize who you are and what you have to give so that you will experience the power of your love which endures regardless of external situations.

There is no exercise better for the heart than reaching down and
lifting people up.

-- John Andrew Holmes

If you have Food for Thought® audio series, then listen regularly, and you will notice how effortlessly you choose foods that are healthy and "alive", with limited processing & packaging, fresh water, choose invigorating exercise, secure quiet time for distressing your system and experience restorative sound sleep .

I welcome your participation in this series, and I encourage you to share your thoughts in our blog.. Please post your comments below.

I wish you the best of life… radiant health, prosperity, joy, peace, BLISS, delicious healthy food, deep satisfying breaths, and mostly love.

Imagining your Success,

Ellen Chernoff Simon
ellen@imadulation.com

Posted by Ellen Chernoff Simon at Imadulation.com at 12:22 PM

How Our Guided Imagery CD's Have Helped Others

2007-03-12T13:27:00.000-04:00

How Our Guided Imagery CD’s Have Helped Others

Doctor Endorsed:

Imadulation’s Food for Thought is an excellent audio program that supports a healthy lifestyle on all levels, emotionally, physically and spiritually. I highly recommend it to all my patients.

-Danielle Gamboa, Parsley, M.D.
Board Certified Family Practice

This program is excellent not only in content but in the quality of production. Food For Thought exceeds the NIH recommendation for weight management and surpasses it by including a vital aspect to total health and wellness, quality of sleep! I have not seen or heard anything of its kind anywhere.

I endorse this program wholeheartedly and I recommend it to anyone who wants an improved and enhanced quality of life. Ellen Chernoff Simon covers the topics related to weight management and wellness with a sensitivity and depth that you feel deep inside. She goes to the core of the issues with a voice that conveys compassion, love and understanding. What more can I say?

-Bob Kramer., M.D.

Barry Mirtsching, M.D., medical oncologist and hematologist, president and clinical investigator for the Center for Oncological Treatment and Research at Medical City Dallas hospital states that his patients have uniformly reported that Imadulation's Guided Imagery for Chemotherapy audio CD has helped them develop a sense of relaxation and comfort in their very first attempt at listening. He further reports that this CD has helped ease the initiation of therapy due to the calming effect it has on his patients.

Ellen's Stop Smoking audio program is the most comprehensive, integrative Smoking Cessation program I have heard. During my review of the program, I personally had the most profound state of deep relaxation while listening to the CD's; it brought me to an awareness and level of peace I never knew I had. I prescribe this program to all my patients who need to stop smoking.

-Mukesh Saraiya, M.D., Board Certified Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease Specialist, Pulmonary Fellow

More Clinical Testimonials:

SUBJECT: Pain & Stress Management Program

This is an amazing program. My patients love it and they want to take it home! The staff loves it too! It really makes a difference.

-Dr. Sarah Schmidt

SUBJECT: Pain & Stress Management Program

The benefits the patients receive are excellent. It is important for the patients to learn how to relax, how to manage pain. It is vital for them to have something to take home after discharge to maintain their positive results. Many patients deal with significant psycho-social challenges including return to work stress, and having the Sound Solutions for Health program provides a tool that is invaluable.

It is important for our patients to have weight management support and exercise motivation as this helps to prevent re-injury following discharge! The Spanish CD's are wonderful and it helps this group feel cared for and valued. Usually there is less for them due to the language barrier. I am totally supportive of this program and I want to see it get reimbursed!!! WE are now completing the outcome studies for every patient. We are interested in having the outcome measurement in hand!

-Dr. Lauren Evans, Clinical Director of North Texas Rehab

SUBJECT: Pain & Stress Management Program

This program is really super. The patients and my staff really enjoy using it. Having SSFH has saved my clinics at least $600/ month and that is before getting reimbursement for the kit as a discharge program.

-Scott Caldwell, Director
Active Rehab, Plano Texas

SUBJECT: Pain & Stress Management Program

In our facility we have two groups who listen to the program during the day. WE have a Spanish group and an English group who all enjoy the process of receiving guided imagery as part of treatment. The patients love the Sound Solutions For Health program and it makes me feel good when patients tell me how much they like it ...I get a sense of gratification from being able to help these people, and it boosts morale in the staff who the feel like they are making a difference in patient care.

-Albert Davila, Therapist
North Texas Rehabilitation Center

SUBJECT: Pain & Stress Management Program

This is a wonderful program and our patients at Kaiser pain management program just love them. It supports our program philosophy and gives not only the patients but their caregiver’s peace of mind after they are discharged. It’s like an insurance policy for maintaining our treatment objectives.

-Lynda Haller, RN, Care Manager,
Pain Management Program The Permanente Medical Group, Inc.

SUBJECT: Pain & Stress Management Program

It’s a wonderful program. It offers great benefit to the patients. We use it in our facility every day. In our work hardening program, it comes in handy when the patients are having difficulty handling their emotions. We don’t feel so helpless having to wait for the therapist to come in one time a week, now we have a solution that helps the patient right away.

-Naomi Fuentes, Chief operating Officer and Director
North Texas Rehabilitation and North Texas Pain Management Center

Testimonials from Listeners

Subject: Weight Loss

To: Ellen Chernoff Simon Author of Imadulation, Food for Thought

From: Chris Watkins, Denton, Texas

Fighting my weight has been a life long endeavor. I've tried everything from Richard Simmons to Jenny Craig, Medifast to Atkins, Denise Austin to Billy Banks, all with short term success and small weight loss success. In all of these attempts, they gave me all the information I needed to eat healthy and exercise, but they all missed the most important tool you need for success in weight loss - M O T I V A T I O N !!!!!!!!!!!!

When I was younger there was always the short burst of motivation, such as bathing suit weather, class reunion, special occasions, and weight loss was much easier. Now as I am getting older, the motivation is harder to get excited about and the weight is much harder to get off and keep off.

Prior to listening to the Imadulation CD'S, I was in a major slump period in my life… stressful Job, bad relationship, problems with an aging parent. I was lethargic, not focused on myself, feeling depressed, not being able to pull myself out of it, bad eating habits, no exercise, no MOTIVATION! Fortunately for me, I had a good Friend who had gone to Dr. Saraiya for sleep apnea, he put her on a bi-pap at night and it changed her life. He also wanted her to try a new program he was involved in to help her quit smoking. My friend informed me that this new program was also for weight loss.

I made my appointment in July 2006 Four months later, I have lost 33 pounds, I jog everyday, I have started swimming a couple of times a week, and I am constantly aware of the fact that I need to be moving to feel better and to continue to lose weight. I have no desire for sweets, in the past that was a big problem for me. I eat less, I am never ravenous, I am making healthy food choices, I feel better than I have in years, and the most amazing thing is, I seem to be able to do these things without any real effort.

The continual motivation of the CD's is not only convenient, but reduces any stress that I might encounter through out the day. I look forward to listening to the CD's which always provides me with a positive outlook and reinforces my healthy food choices and exercise. In my opinion, Ellen has found the missing puzzle piece in all the self help programs that are out there, whether it is weight loss, smoking, drugs or alcohol. You have to have the MOTIVATION to keep you focused on succeeding. The Imadulation CD's have giving me back a healthy life that is a remarkable gift to give to anyone.

Gratefully yours,

Chris Watkins

SUBJECT: Relaxation & Healing

Dear Ellen,

I just wanted to thank you for the enormous help that our guided imagery work has been to me so far. Even in just a few short weeks, I have seen real progress. I feel more attuned to my body and can sense a channel of communication opening between my subconscious and my conscious awareness. Our sessions and your recorded sessions on CD have provided both deep relaxation and exciting insights into the nature of healing. Acute Leukemia is a daunting disease, but I feel much less helpless with you in my corner! As you know, my intent is to continue this work with you beyond remission. I've been recommending it to everyone I know as well!

I look forward to seeing you on Wednesday.

Best Regards,

Melissa

SUBJECT: Weight Loss & Chemotherapy Coping

I was first introduced to Imadulation's Food for Thought. I really enjoy and benefit from "Wants and Needs" and "Mind Mint". I listen to them at night in bed. They help me fall asleep quicker, and I am keeping off the 15 pounds that I lost using them. I was so grateful that G-d put Ellen Chernoff Simon and Imadulation in my life when I found out that I had breast cancer months later. I like the way her guided imagery CD's send positive healing messages to my sub-conscious. I have recommended them to everyone I know because I really believe that everyone can benefit from Imadulation. Her motto is true, "You can change your life when you change your mind.

Beth Broodo, Dallas, Texas
Beth-Lauren Broodo

SUBJECT: Healing Chronic Illness

Dear Ellen,

First, I want to thank you for creating such wonderful CD's. I have been listening to tapes and CD's with relaxation techniques, meditations, guided imagery and visualization, and subliminal for 28 years now. Your CD's are the best that I have found and again, they are simply wonderful! Not only is the content exactly what I was looking for since they include the laws of attraction, laws of the universe, are spiritual and very affirming of connecting with my highest self and also include how to change your thoughts, beliefs etc. that no longer serve your highest self (I had asked the Universe to provide me with exactly these type of Cd's right before I stumbled upon your website!) But the music along with the nature sounds and your beautiful and soothing voice make them perfect for me.

I have given friends of mine your CD's to listen to and have bought some for gifts for them. Everyone that has listened to them feels exactly the same way I do; that the CD's are just wonderful.

I have been very ill with a chronic "incurable" illness for 21 years and prior to that suffered from insomnia, which is now chronic. I now know that I will get better, I now have finally really started on my path to my spirituality, which I had disconnected from at a very young age, due to a very abusive childhood. Your CD's have helped me a lot with "quieting" my mind enough to: fall asleep at night, to meditate, connect and hear answers from my highest self and to learn so much about self love, acceptance, gratitude and appreciation. I send you much appreciation and gratitude for your work in this area.

Sincerely,

JoAnn Depp

SUBJECT: Relaxation

I discovered Imadulation after I’d read an article in Oprah about “guided imagery”. The way it was described sounded a lot like hypnosis, which I’d used very successfully for a nail-biting problem in the early 1920. I did a search on the Internet and came up with Imadulation and Ellen.

I ordered one of the cd’s and contacted her to inquire about her fees for a personal session. She graciously responded and suggested I listen to the cd for a month and contact her for an appointment if I still felt I’d benefit from a personal session. This impressed me because if Ellen’s goals were for financial gain she would have encouraged me to make an appointment right away.

I really enjoyed the first cd I ordered from her, Mind Mint. The introduction is beneficial to anyone new to mindful breathing, meditation, or guided imagery. The induction to a trance/relaxation is wonderful, Ellen’s voice, the suggestions and sounds to breathe deeply, the background natural sounds and music make a wonderful combination. The next part, the journey, focuses on the positive reinforcement, the guided imagery to achieve a goal that one would like to address. I listened to it daily and came awake from the thirty minutes rejuvenated and empowered. I literally felt as she suggests like “pure spirit, pure energy”, one with all creation and in a funny way I was able to be less afraid of dying. Our bodies will go but our “souls”, our energy will go on forever.

The new cd The Keys to Happiness is pure magic. The induction to trance/relaxation is pure bliss, the images Ellen chooses are vivid and easy to imagine, and the musical sounds, the natural sounds of waves and a babbling brook are peaceful and relaxing. The journey takes the listener thru a familiar feeling of throwing pebbles away and relating them to negative issues that we can discard as easily as the pebbles from our shoes that make it difficult to walk. The temple and the keys to unlock the doors of our inner desires, the color of the keys and the ultimate suggestion includes the most brilliant play on words for positive reinforcement and creative visualization to achieve the goals for happiness.

If the idea is hers, she is truly a genius. If it was borrowed, she expanded on it with the image of the message being written on the wall of our inner temple.
It comes easily to mind for me daily even when I don’t take time to listen to the cd I have read so much about how thirty minutes of meditation, mindful breathing, focusing on the “now” is beneficial, but Ellen’s product goes just a little further and presents a positive, empowering, message.

I’m so impressed by it and what it’s done for me I share the message and recommend it to friends and family. Thank you Ellen, for sharing your talent and love.

"I DID IT".... I love it!!!! Thanks!!!

Of course you can quote me and it's funny, cuz I was just thinking about writing a testimonial for your product... but you know I'm unique and not everyone can go "under" like I can but still, they should tap into it. What makes it even better for me is having met you, so I can put a face with the voice, like we were in your office. And since I've been to temples in Greece and Italy, the whole trail up the stream was easy for me to picture.... I literally can't wait to listen to it again.

SUBJECT: Healing from a Relationship Break-up

Your incredible CD, Relationship Release arrived today. I waited many hours to be able to sit down and really get into it. I do not know where to begin, and I do not wish for this to be a long read for you. First and foremost, thank you so much; you provided a "ray of hope" to me. I pray that you will be blessed ten fold.

One of the greatest gifts the man I am "releasing" gave me while he was in my life was this process that went on in my bathroom mirror. When I knew he was enroute, I would look one more time in the mirror to make sure I looked OK, and I always saw a beautiful woman. At my mid life age, and body parts moving south, etc. etc, I am not physically all that beautiful anymore. But while he was here, and after he left, I would look again in the mirror and see this incredibly beautiful woman. It was like some sort of transformation taking place.

I gave him most of the credit, and then began to learn that it was my perception of "self" that did this. Yes, he had a gentle way of making me feel beautiful, but not something we really have true power over. Since he went away, I have avoided the mirror at all costs, because the beautiful "me" went away with him. Today after sitting down and relaxing to the CD...I went in the bathroom, turned on the light to wipe tear filled cheeks with black mascara, and all blush and lip-gloss cried off, she was there again...she was looking back at me...and she is beautiful. The "beautiful me" never really left did she Ellen?

How does one say thank you for such an insight after only one session. It was the same magical transformation....But it does revolve around "self" doesn't it Ellen? Just saying "thank you" does not seem fitting at moment. A kiss to your beautiful heart and spirit for reaching back to the Universe and to her people, and for bringing them back Home. I will hold him in my heart forever, but never with a conditional love or possession, just a thanksgiving that for a time in his life he chose to share parts of himself with me.

Namaste Ellen & Godspeed,
-Anna, Phoenix

SUBJECT: pain management

Hi Ellen,

I received the Mind Mint CD and listened to it at bed time, falling asleep. The next day a little while after I woke up I thought "I feel good today." Some of my worst pain is when I wake up in the morning and it's not that I never wake up feeling good but I don't always articulate and remember it. I didn't even think about the CD because I couldn't imagine that it could work that fast.

I've played it several more times, always zoning out and/or falling asleep...

After some heavy work in the garden that usually hurts my back but I like to do it anyway, I came in and listened to the CD to see if I could interrupt the pain cycle. I felt pretty good later.

Then finally I was off work and rested enough to stay awake and listen through it. I should have guessed that I got the idea that I felt good from the CD!

I will keep using it, who cares if I am only thinking that I feel good, haha?

Barbara K.

Hey Ellen,

AMAZING!!!!!!!! There's just one word for your CD's!

Thank you, thank you, thank you! Do you realize this is the first day I have ever seen my son be eager to go to school and not only be eager to go but have a smile on his face and just a different "aire" about himself, relaxed and comfortable! He listened to Children be your best yesterday and then he listened to Mind Mint. I was going to have him listen to Sweet Dreams before bedtime but after the Mind Mint he fell asleep. He was so peaceful! It was then that I realized this was going to work for him. He just doesn't go to sleep without worrying about something. He and I listened to "children be your best" before school this morning, it is awesome!

A lot of mornings he will ask me what day it is between 15 and 20 times. This morning he asked me 3 times! I am so excited! Also, I broke my back years ago and I wake up with pain; go to bed at night with pain and have pain all day. The doctor said I have Osteo Arthritis settled in that old injury. I don't like taking pain medications because they bother my stomach and to be totally honest, I just don't like to take medications in general. I don't even like to take Tylenol. Last night I listened to "Sweet Dreams" and that was the first night I didn't toss and turn for a half hour because of my back! I felt as though I was drifting on a cloud, my body was tingling and felt weightless. I don't believe I have ever been that relaxed!

Thank you so much for the renewed hope of once again being healthy physically, mentally and spiritually! I am going to go listen to some more CD's now that I have all the kids off to school :).

God Bless you and your work!
-Dawn W. Boise, Idaho

My positive results were immediate! I was eating junk food every day for the past two years and nothing has helped me until I started listening to your CD Wants and Needs. I have had no desire to eat junk food! I have long been a proponent of guided imagery for self-help. I have never heard anything that has the professional quality and excEllence as your CD. I have listened to many other guided imagery tapes like those from Emmit Miller and Kelly Howell, and there is no comparison to what you have created. It is not only professional, and of superior quality, but your qualifications and credentials give one a feeling of total confidence.

-Ilene S.

Last night and this morning, I listened to the CD Self Love. I started meditating regularly about six years ago. I frequently use cd's as I meditate. In fact, I have purchased and sold meditation music from probably every major source available in the USA. I have listened to hundreds of cd's and cassettes. I can honestly say the guided cd's you create are some of the best I have had the pleasure to use. Self Love is no exception. The music and other effects had an immediately soothing effect on my total being. The content of the CD guided me to do the work that only I can do for myself. The CD is unique in its ability to apply to anyone who hears it because the guided section is individualized for the listener. I find your voice relaxing and easy to understand. The imagery is sequenced in a logical order. Good job on creating another effective healing tool.

-Zachary Rapport, Faculty
University of Phoenix

It’s been three years since I began to listen to Imadulation’s Food for Thought. I started at 320 pounds and now I weigh 202. That’s a loss of over 100 pounds and I have been able to maintain it by making healthy choices. The changes were steady and gradual I hardly realized that I was simply making healthier choices. I have more confidence in myself and that has changed my self image. I feel great. Thanks, Ellen!!

-Robert Harris

I feel like I have found a whole new world with your CD's. I listen and have gotten the most from "Self Love". I go to sleep with it on at night and when I wake up with insomnia I turn it back on and fall right to sleep, I don't even take the ear piece out of my ears.... I have listened to all the other CD's, they all seem to be soooo good but I can't seem to give up the Self Love to listen to the others.

You have done a fantastic job with your whole program. Keep up the good work."

-Emma F., Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA.

I really love the Wants and Needs CD. It is wonderful, and I like how you target the areas where we feel hyper vigilant and highly anxious around eating and food.….then you quell our anxieties, you soften and soothe those vulnerable areas in our life so that the result is that the volume is turned down on the loud and sometimes overwhelming feelings within.

Listening to your voice on the CD creates a healing space where we can feel our feelings and not have to act on them. The CD helps to create a safe inner space whereby those frenzied feelings and driven compulsion to act on cravings, are eliminated.

Thanks so much, just keep on doing what you are doing because you have a healing gift that has helped me in my personal growth and recovery and I know you will help many more people.

-MLB, Washington DC
Director, Environmental Research

Dear Ellen,

Your CD's are doing a great service. I work at the "Hospital for Cancer Patients and Blood Disorders" in El Paso, Texas, and am in charge of the Wellness Center for this institution. I give services to Cancer patients such as Guided Meditation, Qi Kung, basic breathing techniques, healing sounds, and Reiki while they are having chemotherapy.

During the treatment patients feel more relaxed when listening to your CD Guided Imagery for Chemotherapy. I will continue using your CD's and will monitor patients if health improvements appear. I am also teaching meditation at the University Of Texas at El Paso and your CD's had been most helpful there as well. I have been using Stress Solutions and Self Love to teach meditation.

I congratulate you for the amazing material you offer to the public.

Thank you.
Rene A. Ramirez

I listened for the first time to the "Sales" CD last night. It was awesome! As I mentioned, I have a lot of meditation/yoga affirmation kind of media but nothing at all like this. I enjoyed it and it put me into a positive state of mind to get ready for the challenges at work for a new year! I'll certainly listen to this one over and over again...

I can't stress how much I enjoy your work - there is nothing at all available to the mass market like your series due to your unique sound/speech/guided meditative style. I really am a fan of your style. I really love the layers of sound and background effects which is very comforting in tandem with your words.

You are a most talented and thoughtful individual and I thoroughly enjoy the many Imadulation cd's that I own. They are really my very favorite series among my entire meditation library.

-Kerrie Wolfson

I have had back pain from a work-related injury that happened two years ago. Not one day goes by that I don't have pain. Since receiving Ellen Chernoff Simon's Pain & Stress Management through Guided Imagery, I can put on one of her CD's for 30 minutes and I find myself more relaxed and better able to focus on my life and not my pain. Her voice is soothing and healing...and her delivery is second to none. I thank God everyday for her help through guided imagery.

-Nancy Upchurch, Entrepreneur

I love your website and the ability to listen to samples. I’ve purchased several hypnosis/guided meditation cd's from different sources and feel that your guided meditations are the highest quality.

-Michelle Havre, Pasco, Washington

I have been enjoying your voice, your education, and your ability to bring me into a relaxed and receptive state. Your words are soothing and ring true. I support and encourage your efforts. There are so many people I know who need and/or could benefit from your work. I am grateful to you for these discs!!

Tonight, in my aerobics class, we played your Go Grab Your Shoes music while we changed exercise stations. It was great. I am impressed. Be well. May you go from strength to strength.

-Beth Broodo

Ellen's combination of imagery, hypnosis, and music is the most powerful thing I've listened to in the entire "guided imagery" audio business. Her voice is gentle, yet firm, and her guidance is loving and strong. I find myself hearing her voice throughout the day. I cannot recommend her audios highly enough.

-Jann Fredrickson, M.S.W., M.A., L.I.C.S.W.

Mentor/Instructor The Academy for Guided Imagery

SUBJECT: Relieving Stress during Difficult Times

"I've been listening to your CD Comfort During Difficult Times either at lunchtime or at the end of a stressful workday. It is very helpful in easing anxiety and de-stressing during this time of year in business, in addition to having so many personal tasks to accomplish. You continue to be such a great help in my life!"

-Ilene

SUBJECT: Healing from a Relationship Break-up

Thank you so much for your awesome product. I just went through a breakup yesterday and I listened to your CD Relationship Release this morning. It has totally helped me today. I was a mess last night. Thank you so much. I know last night was rough and I decided to just listen to your CD and it works. Of course I still have a while to go, but I am going to listen to it again and again until I am totally healed. It is amazing what the mind and meditation can do.... You keep doing what you are doing. I will definitely continue to be a satisfied customer of yours.

Thanks again. Cheers,

-Jill W.

SUBJECT: Healing from a Relationship Break-up

Thank you for your CD and your very nice letter. You found exactly the right words in the Relationship Release CD. Even though my relationship ended already, 6 months ago, I am now able to let go of all that held me back to start a new life. I can now say goodbye to my partner and wish her the very best. I understood that our journey together is now completed and that everyone has to go his own way.

Thanks again and all the best for you.

-Phil, Belgium

SUBJECT: Breaking Bad/Addictive Habits & Chemotherapy Coping

Your work is so important you know. I used to want to drink every time a really stressful day occurred. But instead of drinking now, I listen to your CD and it is so calming. Your voice is like a lifeline in my world when I'm upset. My mom got a great deal of comfort from your Chemotherapy CD as well. I had her listen to it when we went last Friday for her chemotherapy. She fell asleep and woke up totally relaxed. I feel like telling everyone there about it.

-Lisa T., New York, NY.

SUBJECT: Positive Thoughts & Increased Energy

These CD's are wonderful! I've been so much happier and have a lot more energy. I honestly can't believe the difference they've made. You're a genius!

-Cindy Rubin
Legal Assistant

Subject: Guided Imagery & Weight Loss Hypnosis

As a result of listening to your Food for Thought weight loss program CD's, I am much more aware of what I am eating and why I eat when I am not hungry. I also find that I am now rarely eating when I feel stressed or giving into cravings for bread and sweets.

Even though I have only listened to the CD's and have made no real attempt to diet, I was happy to see that I still lost a little weight. As a bonus, before listening to the tapes I had trouble falling asleep at night. Now, I put on the earphones and the relaxing voice and enjoyable sounds of music and nature on the tape takes me away from all my thoughts, to a calm and serene place.

Anyone who has a weight loss problem could not help but benefit by your Food for Thought program.

-Harriet Meyerson, Founder of The Confidence Center
ConfidenceCenter.com

Subject: LapBand Success - Bandster Support

I have to tell you that I recently got the Bandster CD's and I like them SO MUCH. They are absolutely amazing. I’m getting these two new Cd's for my husband (he’s not banded—can’t share the bandster ones w/ him!) I’ve only just started using the CD's but I’m very excited about them. One thing that is particularly good is that I don’t find the music distractedly annoying. I’m opinionated about music and often find background music irritating. This music floats in the background and the few times I have become aware of it I just sort of detachedly observe it. I think that must be because I’m really in an altered state. I’ve tried self hypnosis tapes before but have never gotten into the "zone" like I have with your CD’s. Thanks you so much and Happy New Year!

-Deni O' Brien

SUBJECT: Weight Loss

"I have been listening to the Food For Thought program and it has helped me in many ways. I am making better food choices and there is no struggle at all! It seems really natural for me to choose salads and healthier foods. Even when I am out with my friends I suggest restaurants where there are healthier choices. I just pass up the fast food, easily! I also have less negative self-talk and this makes me feel better in general. I notice that the more I listen the better my results! I am really pleased."

-Leslie Chamorro

SUBJECT: Guided Imagery & Achieving Sales Goals

"I have been listening to Achieving Goals for Successful Sales. I am in direct sales and I used to be a bit resistant to making the calls, and now my presentation just flows out of me without hesitation! It has changed my entire outlook on sales! Now when someone says “no”, it’s Ok and I move right on. I notice that on the days I listen to this CD my sales performance improves and it has made a positive difference in my success!"

-Leslie Chamorro

SUBJECT: Guided Imagery & Stop Smoking Hypnosis

"I have been a nonsmoker now since the first time I listened to Imadulation’s Stop Smoking Program. This has helped me gain confidence and to grow personally and professionally. I couldn’t be more pleased."

-Donald R.
Computer Software Programmer

SUBJECT: Guided Imagery & Stop Smoking Hypnosis, Improving Self Esteem and Wellness, Overcoming Alcohol Addiction

I am happy to report that I am still a non-smoker thanks to you. As you know, I have tried many programs, gimmicks, and products, but was never successful. I still have craving from time to time, but they are getting fewer and further apart."

I view these bouts as tests of my strength. I still listen to your CD’s almost every night. They are part of my routine. I‘ve found that almost every aspect of my life has improved. My health, endurance and overall feeling of wellness has escalated because of the confidence your non-smoking program has given to me, I’ve been able to tackle other challenges in my life such as alcohol consumption and diet, to name a few. People even tell me I look better.

I’m so pleased our paths have crossed. You truly have helped me to get more out of life. I have recommended your therapy to others. Again I want to thank you for your help.

-Richard Oates

SUBJECT: Weight Loss Hypnosis

Dear Ellen,

I recently visited a friend in Sacramento who is also a psychotherapist and has your Food For Thought series. I am 56 years old and had been slender all my life until the past two years, gaining 20 pounds on my small, 5'3" frame. She let me listen to Tape 1 and take it home with me. I have been listening for two weeks every day and though I haven't been on the scale, I have not had any junk food since I started listening. I love it! Your voice is very soothing and the quality of your tape is so far above all the other guided imagery tapes I have listened to over the years.

Thank you! I am planning to contact Imadulation by telephone to order the remainder of the series.

Sincerely,

Ilene S.

Subject: Weight Loss Hypnosis

Ellen,

"I greatly benefited after just 3 weeks of daily listening to the cd's. Over that time, I gained control of my appetite, made healthier food choices, and fell asleep at night without my customary late night snack. This resulted in a weight loss of 8 lbs, along with a reduced waist size, and less stomach bloating. In addition, I improved my self esteem, attained a more positive attitude, and become a more sociable person. I am still far from my goal, but the cd's put me on track to accomplish this goal. I will continue to listen to the tapes as often as possible, and look forward to a healthier and happier life. Thanks Ellen for your great product!

-R.K., Dallas, Texas

SUBJECT: Weight Loss & WEIGHT MANAGEMENT

Dear Ellen,

I have been listening to your CD's and they are very relaxing! And what a great surprise... I can tell you that it took only 1 to 2 times for the first one Wants and Needs To turn on a switch – I have completely changed my eating and exercise habits – in the first week I lost around 3 pounds (hopefully to never find them again). Imadulation's "Food for Thought" cd's have so far been a huge help.

-Barry Tenenholtz

SUBJECT: Weight Loss Hypnosis for Teenagers

On January 1st 2003 I weighed approximately 307 pounds. Today, May 1st 2003, I weigh 250 pounds. Making a total lost of 57 pounds in 5 months. Your methods have done more than prove themselves. You have truly helped me train my body in portion control and quality control.

But not only are you great at your job, you are a great person. You are a valuable friend. If I'm blue, your smile when I walk in the door brightens my day. Thank you so much for everything!

-Robert Harris, 18 yrs old

SUBJECT: Guided Imagery & Peak Performance

The Imadulation CD's are a breath of fresh air. After listening to Mind Mint, when I first awaken my day becomes very focused and I am extremely productive--its kind of like drinking a strong cup of coffee without the side effects of caffeine. A great product!

-Michael Carr, President
Accelerated Performance Resources, LLC

SUBJECT: Pain Management

Dear Ellen,

Last August, When I went to meet the dentist at his office, at 10:00 at night because of the amount of pain I was in, and I told him "I had 3 children naturally, and Childbirth was less painful than this..." I wasn't making a joke! My root canal and infection was excruciating. For several days I was taking pain medicine without any relief, and I never take drugs. The Novocain that the Dentist gave me that night helped for a short time...

I was walking around with tears rolling down my face, the pain was unbelievable. The next night, before I went to bed, I remembered I had your Imadulation CD's. I put on Mind Mint and went to bed. When I woke up in the morning, my pain was miraculously gone. I have never experienced relief like that in my life, and it stayed!

Thank you Ellen for doing what you do, please don't stop! Your work will make a difference in the world & Universe.

With much gratitude,
Harriet Reisman

SUBJECT: Guided Imagery, Relaxation, and Wellness

Dear Ellen,

These CD's are awesome! I think every human being needs to take time to listen to these. We'd all be a lot happier in our lives. Thank you so much for such a relaxing, wonderful experience.

-Elaine Yarborough
Registered massage Therapist
Waco, Texas

Subject: Guided Imagery & Panic Attacks, Sleep Disorders, Self Esteem

Ellen, these are the best CD's I have ever heard. I had a panic attack at 3 am the other night and I used your Stress Solutions CD and the panic attack went away in less than 20 minutes! I now am sleeping well. I am happy and accepting of my life. One can tell what kind of person you are by hearing you and seeing your picture. I am so glad we have met; you have positively changed my life.

-Rosemary Cockrill

SUBJECT: Guided Imagery & Sleep Meditation

Dear Ellen,

I usually listen to the cd's as I am falling asleep at night. By the way, sleep in itself is a gift. Normally, it takes me 45 minutes to 1 1/2 hours to fall asleep because I think about the day and what needs to be done the next day. I am relaxed and asleep within 20 minutes with your discs.

Thanks again,
Beth Broodo

SUBJECT: Guided Imagery & Sleep Meditation

Since I have been listening to your CD for sleep, Sweet Dreams, I have been able to fall asleep easily and I no longer wake up in the middle of the night.

-Anne Fletcher of Dallas

SUBJECT: Guided Imagery & Sleep Meditation

Nothing has been able to help me get to sleep at night. Before listening to Imadulation’s Sweet Dreams I admit I was skeptical but I thought, ‘I might as well try, what have I got to lose?’, so I tried and I could not help but fall asleep and right away! I am very pleased and I tell everyone about it!

-Tammy R.
Office Administrator

SUBJECT: Guided Imagery & Sleep Meditation

I used to have trouble going to sleep and I would wake up a lot during the night. Now I listen to Sweet Dreams and I sleep really good all night long, I listen to it every night.

-Jesse S.
Musician and student, Age 17

SUBJECT: CHILDREN and SLEEP PROBLEMS

My 11 year old son has always had a difficult time going to sleep at night. He has a very active mind. Since he has been listening to Sweet Dreams he falls asleep easily at night, and this helps him feel more rested for school and sports. Listening to your CD, Ellen is now part of his nightly routine. It really works for him. Thanks.

-Laura Carr,
Health Care Administration specialist, Mother of two

SUBJECT: Guided Imagery for Children

My 10 year old daughter has been ill every 4-6 weeks since she was 3 years old. She would develop a high fever with fever blisters, vomit and become lethargic. She was missing so much school that I was considering home schooling her even though I have a full time job and three other children. She has been to hundred’s of doctors and has received every blood test and diagnostic procedure that exists. Then I brought her to Ellen Chernoff Simon. Cara regularly listens to her guided imagery CD, Sweet Dreams. My daughter has not been ill once since she learned the techniques to connect to her own inner healer from Ellen Chernoff Simon. I am grateful to her for helping my daughter live a normal life." It will be two years this January since my daughter received her mind/body treatment from Ellen, and Cara has not once become ill since then. We are very grateful.

Mother of 10 year old, Cara, Debbie Lambert

Subject: Guided Imagery & Sleep Meditation

Saturday night, I had a horrible time staying asleep. I woke up at 4:00 a.m., couldn't get back to sleep. Then I listened to your Imadulation CD, Sweet Dreams and before you know it, I woke up hours later, refreshed and rested.

I've listened to a few hypnotic CD's before. I haven't liked most of them, but YOURS is really GREAT. You have a great soothing voice, nice choice in music, etc. And, I do feel very positive the next day.

We get overloaded with negative thoughts while we're awake. We get consumed in other people's problems. I enjoy listening to the positive messages in your CD's and releasing the negativity!!

-Darren Sharp, LMT
DarrensMassage.com

SUBJECT: Guided Imagery, Wellness, Spirituality & Personal Growth

Dear Ellen,

I just wanted to write you a song of praise for making my life a more pleasurable place to live. Through the gift of your education, hard work, and incredible talent to soothe the psyche I have discovered a long lost happier person that was stifled since the early years when I learned to confuse unhappiness for happiness.

In our first conversation I told you at age 48 I felt sad like I hadn't really started living yet. It is everyone's birthright to experience peace and abundance but somewhere along life's lines it can be lost or even stolen. It is a blessing to listen to your voice and feel as though a guardian angel is transporting me to a safe place where I can relax and trust that I can let go of negative thoughts and habits that were easy to get stuck in because they were familiar and therefore comfortable. Although certainly not nurturing me to better health and well being.

Hearing the gentle heart in your voice tells me that you are an incredible mother. When I listen to one of my favorites, Mind Mint, I feel like my most loving mother is taking me by the hand to that healing and loving place God intends for me by someone who genuinely cares about me...and as a part of the whole universe. We are not just one but one in the same when it comes to the big picture. If I am a better, happier person, I automatically contribute to the world being a better place.

When I believe in something because I have witnessed the positive results for myself I want others to benefit from the same source. My hope in writing this testimony is that others will find a key to a door you offer and a safe journey for travel instead of taking the same road down the same path and experiencing the same problems as a result. That's the definition of insanity!

Thank you Ellen Chernoff Simon for providing me the 'release' button to a new and improved way of seeing myself and this life full of blessings just waiting for me to enjoy and share.

People; if you do as 'Simon says' your life load will lighten up and you won't be dragging that dead weight any longer. You simply can't get very far when you’re walking with lead weights in your shoes! Personal growth is a life long process. Twenty years ago I probably wasn't ready to absorb and learn as I do now. I just can't help but to wonder how different my life could have been if Imadulation had been available.

Thanks again for doing your part to help heal the planet. Please keep up the great work!

Many blessings,

Deborah Thiessen

SUBJECT: Pain Management

Before receiving Ellen Chernoff Simon’s treatment, I didn’t notice my headaches until they would just hit me, and it would be so painful. It was difficult to concentrate at school or even think. Before I met Ellen Chernoff Simon, I had to take medicine to get rid of my headaches, now I can get rid of them by just relaxing and breathing.

-Kenneth Martin, 18 yr old

SUBJECT: Guided Imagery Helping Depression & Anxiety

I just want to say THANK YOU. With your help I have been able to take myself off of my anti-anxiety and anti-depression medications. I have been listening to Mind Mint CD and am now able to manage my problems on my own for going on seven months now.

I think most of my difficulties were due to the medication I was on - it seemed to numb me to life in general. I even had a suicide attempt during this time. I now know I am in control of my life and I can do it without medication. I am in control thanks to you.

-Tifini L. Seattle, Washington

SUBJECT: Guided Imagery for Children & Tourette's Syndrome

My eight year old son is battling Tourette’s Syndrome. Ellen Chernoff Simon and her method has been a godsend to him. Ellen Chernoff Simon has taught him breathing and relaxation techniques and most importantly, to accept himself despite these challenges. By utilizing Ellen’s expertise. My son is having great success reducing the effects tics have on his day to day life. I am so grateful to Ellen for providing my son with life skills that will directly impact the quality of his life.

-Carol K.

Subject: Guided Imagery, Procrastination, and Improving Self Esteem

I totally enjoy the CD I had purchased. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of audio, the beauty of the music, the 3-D effects for right and left hearing.

I find that because of listening, I am becoming more of a positive person. I am more involved in my personal projects and completing them as needed. I feel happier and more secure in my every day dealings.

Thanks for a great product!

-Jeffrey Morgan

SUBJECT: Guided Imagery & Relaxation

You have wings when you speak. Your voice has the ability to take one on a wonderful journey and therefore is an integral part of the relaxation techniques that you teach.

-Deborah Thiessen

SUBJECT: Guided Imagery & Anxiety

I suffered from severe test anxiety. I would often have to leave the room during a test because of overwhelming feelings of dread, nausea, and distress. After two sessions with Ellen Chernoff Simon, I was able to pass my state board exam with flying colors! I was so relaxed and at ease, it was as if I were in my home preparing dinner. I was concerned at first that it wouldn't work for me, because I am a strong personality, but I see that being strong helps me to achieve my goals. I listened to the tape every night before my exam and it worked! I am now interested in other areas of self-improvement using her method of Guided Meditation and Hypnosis.

-Stacia, Texas State Board Licensed Professional Counselor

SUBJECT: Guided Imagery & Anxiety

My whole life I have suffered with severe anxiety about going to the dentist. I have had to take oral and IV sedatives just to be able to sit in the chair. This time I just listened to the Imadulation CD, Mind Mint, and not only did I have a pleasant time, but when it was over, I was still enjoying my inner journey. I was without discomfort, no pain, no anxiety. What a pleasant surprise.

Thanks, Ellen.

-David Hoffman

SUBJECT: Guided Imagery and Overall Health and Wellness

It has been about four weeks since we had my session to work on lowering blood pressure and eating smaller food portions. My success has been outstanding. My blood pressure reads 124/80 a lot of the time, and without medication. I have continued on the low fat, near vegetarian diet, and am drinking lots of water. Consequently, I am losing weight and being healthier. I had previously received a stress thallium test come back positive for heart blockage, but as of yesterday with a heart catheterization dye test- all vessels were open and fully functional with no problems.

I love your relaxation suggestions and the use of visualization for stress relief. Ellen you did a great job, and I was on cloud nine for a long time. This has been like a pep talk for wellness and that was real special.

-John R. Loar, DDS

SUBJECT: Guided Imagery, Stress Management, and Increased Energy

When I realize that I am overwhelmed by stress, my imadulation audio CD puts me back on track with little effort. Ellen guides me through the process of relaxing and letting go of unnecessary worries. She enables me to refocus -- to think positively about myself. All I have to do is take the time to listen. Then voila! Within 20 minutes I am balanced and grounded, a better me -- more relaxed, energized and in control of my emotions.

-Debbie Hersh, Fundraising executive, mother of three

SUBJECT: Guided Imagery & Stress Management, Breath Work

First I want to tell you how wonderful the Stress Management CD is. Your voice is absolutely calming and creates an atmosphere of safety where you can let go and practice the breath and Meditation work. The music couldn't be more perfect as could you. You are making more than a worthy contribution to help the world become a better place. Thank you for being a brilliant beacon of light and may you continue to enjoy Gods Abundance.

-D.T.

SUBJECT: Guided Imagery for Children - Children's Emotional Health, Children's Stress Management, Children's Sleep Disorders

Of all the things we have done in your office, neurofeedback, biofeedback, Meditation, talking, thought field therapy, NOTHING HAS HELPED ME MORE THAN YOUR CD'S. Every night I listen to the sleep CD, Sweet Dreams and it helps me go to sleep and also when I wake up in the middle of the night, it helps me get back to sleep. Thank you, Ellen.

-Hank K., eight years old

SUBJECT: Guided Imagery & Pain Management for Back Surgery

After sustaining a serious injury in 1996, and undergoing three major surgeries, I have found that at times, dealing with the stress, tension, anger, and depression that comes with trying to cope with the constant pain to be intolerable. I have tried allsorts of counseling to find some way of dealing with the depression and hopelessness of my situation, and it was not until I was introduced to Ellen Chernoff Simon of Imadulation, and her unique approach that I experienced relief, direction and hope for my future. I recommend Ellen Chernoff Simon’s audio’s to anyone who needs help dealing with the overwhelming issues related to chronic pain, and especially to those for whom standard treatment has failed or has proved disappointing. All that is needed is a willingness and an open mind, and this method can work for you, too.

-David Hardwick, Dallas, Texas

Subject: preparation for successful surgery

Hi Ellen,

I am home almost three days after the surgery and so am still dealing with a lot of pain and tiredness. But the operation was a success. They wound up having to replace my heart valve because the repairs wouldn't hold. I needed three transfusions overall. The "preparation for Successful Surgery" CD was great. I listened to it nearly every other day before the surgery. By the time I arrived at the surgery, I was not in a panic, nervous, or hysterical in any way.

So I had achieved what I wanted (with your help) and that was very heartening and very soothing. The importance for me of that reassurance and positive energy was really critical. Combating emotional fear was so difficult for me to do on my own, and the sources of strength that I tapped into really did me a great benefit.

Thanks again for your help. I hope we stay in touch. I believe we are on the same path, you with your wonderful CD's and me with my artwork.

All the best,

Irene

SUBJECT: cancer & chemotherapy

"My oncologist recommended your CD:"Guided Imagery for Chemotherapy", she teaches/practices at the Medical College of Ohio. I was extremely 'freaked out' from Graves Disease, Scleroderma (mild, thank goodness) and Breast Cancer diagnosis all in the course of 6 months. The book by Lance Armstrong was helpful to me in understanding what I might expect during chemotherapy. Your CD helped me get through the chemotherapy. I would listen every night before I fell asleep as well as during each of my chemotherapy sessions. The imagery helped me to focus on very positive things happening to me and inside me as I was 'easy-chair-lounging' in a not so positive environment. My Doctor suggested that I might find the imagery on the CD helpful and I really did. I was not comfortable discussing all of my fears/emotions in a 'support group' format and actually, I really didn't know how to express those feelings as I think that I was still reeling from the shock of all the combined diagnosis. I viewed the CD as my little friend who knew just what to say to help me feel better. Not that all my other real friends weren't helpful but, they were human and were looking for me to respond to their help in ways that I just couldn't. I'm ok now. I ordered today to send your CD to a friend of a friend who might benefit from the positive/healing imagery as well.

Thank you for providing another way to heal."

-Ginger Post

SUBJECT: addiction and weight loss

Ellen

I wanted to take this opportunity to share with you the status of my progress over the past few weeks. As you may remember, one of the issues that we discussed was my desire to reduce the amount of diet Coke that I consumed on a daily basis. I would like to express or "come clean" about the real amount of diet Coke that I consumed on an average day -- it would be very accurate to say I drank approximately 4-5 gallons per day. Diet Coke was the first thing I reached for in the morning and the last thing I did before going to sleep. You NEVER saw me without a diet Coke. This addiction has been going on for 20 plus years.

With this said... I am happy to report (within a 10-day period of taking sessions with you and listening to the first Cd of the Food for Thought set, "Wants & Needs") I am down to approximately 12 oz. of diet Coke per day! I would also like to mention that I am not mad or anxious about the void of this in my daily routine. I mention this because historically I have experienced these mentioned emotions when I have tried to cut back my consumption of diet Coke in the past. This progress is truly effortless! Also you will be happy to hear that I have lost 7 lbs. in this same window of time. However, this too has been without a struggle. I would also like to mention I am sleeping like a "rock" and my getting through the day with a much more clear thought process. I'm keeping a journal of my daily progress and thoughts. I'll keep you posted.

THANKS AGAIN FOR YOUR HELP!

Charm Hubbs-Faulkner

Ellen,

I completed listening for the second time to the 'journey' part of the chemo coping CD you recorded. For the first time I also listened to all four tracks. It's the best guided imagery recording I've embraced. The audio quality, your voice quality and your guidance truly took me away from increased anxiety than I have ever recalled in the past. After listening, I was in a relaxed place and gained take-away techniques I'd either forgotten or new ones I will gradually try out. I plan to share this CD with my therapist.

I have AIDS rather than cancer. But as Pat Lively, MSW at Seattle's Virginia Mason Hospital's oncology/hematology said when she offered me the CD, it had plenty of appropriateness for the HIV/AIDS patients .

Pat indicated a drug rep. gave her a quantity to share with patients primarily in their cancer treatment.

I thank you for providing these helpful cd's.

Greg H., Seattle

SUBJECT: cancer & chemotherapy

Ellen,

We discovered your CD at the library of my husband's oncologist office at 540 West Pueblo in Santa Barbara. We have listened to Shakti Gawain and Belleruth Naperstak and enjoyed their work, but we have never ever heard anything as wonderful as your CD! When My husband played it I had to sit and listen and we both experienced such a deep state of relaxation. ( even our yellow lab seem transfixed and more relaxed!)

Your work is phenomenal you must keep on making CD's! You are doing great work and now we are interested in learning more about how you can help with weight loss and stress management! Thank you for what you are doing to help.

Sincerely,
Jill Smith

Dear Ellen:

I wish to share my wonderful experiences with your "Food for Thought" weight loss cd's.

fairly quickly, in the first week that I began listening, I was half finished with a Lean Cuisine and a salad. My husband and I were chatting in front of the fire while we were eating. Even though I was enjoying the experience with him all of the sudden something inside of me said, "You are full. Do you really want to eat the rest of this dinner?" With ease I asked him to set the plate out of my site and just continued to enjoy my conversation with him. It was amazing. This happens most of the time now. As a result, I am automatically preparing much smaller portions. I feel that my body is telling me in some sort of spiritual way that I am full. Even so, I can make the choice to stop or to continue eating. Either way, I feel I am in control. Instead of guilt surrounding food I am enjoying what I eat. Beside the sudden control that I am experiencing, I just "feel" that positive energy surrounds me. Also, positive situations seem to be falling in my lap. I cannot thank you enough for what you have created to improve my life.

With gratitude,

Paula D. Houston

SUBJECT: cancer & chemotherapy

Dear Ellen,

I had the blessing of learning about your work when I was given your CD where I am receiving chemotherapy at the Nalitt Institute for Cancer and Blood Related Disorders at the University Hospital in Staton Island, New York.

I listened to your CD. "Guided Imagery for Chemotherapy" and it was wonderful!!
I must say for the first time since I started chemotherapy, I had no headache or nausea! I felt so relaxed and comfortable that I told the staff an even called the American Cancer Society to tell them that everyone should have the opportunity to listen to this.

Every hospital in the country needs to offer this to cancer patients. Even my arthritis pain went away. I use the relaxation techniques at the end to help me stay calm and they are terrific. Thanks you for what you have done to help me and I hope it helps many other people. Please quote me!

Bless you,
Louise Mucciola
Brooklyn, New York

SUBJECT: childhood obesity

Ellen,

I am the school nurse for Wayne County High School in Monticello, KY. I designed this program called "Project Healthy Heart" to target the non-traditional athlete (who doesn't participate in high school sports or other after school programs). The whole purpose is to fight the childhood obesity epidemic. We are discussing obesity, type 1/2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension (5/15 girls had have been dx with hypertension since starting the program)...etc. They are doing a super job... but I think the CD "Go Grab Your Shoes" will be a totally awesome part of the program...

Thanks again,

Amy Edwards

Dear Ellen,

Some very exciting news to share with you, and a thank you again for you are part of the news.

You know how very much I enjoy your CD's and you even put my very first comments to you on your website. I do not know if I shared with you that I have been working on a vast collection of "tapestries" (writings starting in Heidelberg and into the present) and as fast as I committed them to computer parchments, had them printed at a local store and held the writings in my hands...I would immediately second guess myself and put them back into the European hatbox where I stored them and try not to think about them.

I was listening to your CD again on "Self Love" and a breeze came thru my mind like a "push", a "prod" a "dare". So...I pulled it out, committed it to the post, and it is going into publication within the next few months. So...once again I need to express my thanks to you.

But here is the extremely amazing, magical, miraculous part of the journey. While meditating along with you on the CD you spoke of speaking to our "child within", the "teenager" within. As I was doing so, the "tapestries" almost came out of the hatbox of their own accord...my writings start as a women on a journey, they include an infant, a young child, the woman again, and a teenager.

What is to be published is in fact almost my re writing of my life in a way that was palatable to me, a tampering of history from what was, and as to how I would have lived it. It brings with it, depth, love, happiness and joy, and closure, and peace.

I did not see this until the afternoon of meditating with you in the midst of your journey on the CD, "Self Love". Here is what I am trying to say gifted lady...you took a breathe, prompting me to take a breath...and thus the "tapestries" were truly borne and committed back to the exquisite Universe from whence they came. It has been almost twenty years in the making, and I never saw it so vividly and so clearly as that afternoon. How in the world do I properly give you thanks for such an awakening? Much love to you and to your continued work within your passionate field.

I can only pray/hope that my "tapestries" will touch a life or lives such as you did mine, and countless numbers of others along the way.

It is truly a beautiful Journey Ellen.

Namaste & Godspeed,
Anna Marie Cardinal

Dear Ellen,

I have lots of CDs that are supposed to help me with stress and insomnia.
None of them are as effective as yours.

Do you have some sort of newsletter to let people know when you have new CDs out? Your voice is very soothing, and I love the background music.

Your CDs are the only ones that help me sleep, regardless of the subject matter. I love all of them that I have. Thank you, and keep up the wonderful work for those of us that struggle with relaxing, staying motivated, and reaching our goals!

Best regards, and thank you,
Robin Batura, Las Vegas, Nevada

March 2007 Newsletter - What We Eat

2007-03-01T12:22:00.001-05:00

MONTHLY E-MESSAGES from IMADULATION

March 2007
Topic: EATING

What We Eat

“The holistic physician of the future will look at three things: What we eat. How we move. What we think”

-Candace Pert, Ph.D., research Professor, Dept of Physiology and Biophysics, Georgetown University Medical Center, Author of Molecules of Emotion, leading scientist in the study of the biochemical basis of emotions, behavior and the link between the body, mind and spirit.

In this first series over the next few months we will talk about WHAT YOU EAT. Why you eat. How you eat. Where you eat.

Let’s begin with WHAT you eat.

Remember…..Nothing Tastes As Good As Being Healthy And Fit Feels...The content of this series will mirror the philosophy in Imadulation’s audio program entitled “Food for Thought®”. If you don’t have the 6 CD series and guidebook you will still receive benefit from applying the principles herein.

I welcome your feedback and participation in this series. Please post your comments below.

Your mind is the source, the playground, and the origin of your experience. The contents of your mind can change your brain and your body. I wish to begin this series at the level of the physical body and work upward though I embrace the notion of downward causation, conscious choice, as the greatest power we possess as humans.

Food as Medicine

The most important part of a healthy weight is connecting with your body. Ask yourself: "Do I really want to eat this, or is this a habit? Do I want to keep this habit?

What do I really want?

Make a commitment to love and respect your body. After all YOU are your body’s keeper. You owe your body respect and protection.

Since are the choice maker of your life you can choose to maintain unhealthy eating habits or choose to make a healthy positive change, one step at a time! What pictures are you holding in your mind? Change the inner scene to play only the images that support your desire, your deeper wish. You are the director and producer of that inner movie. So first and foremost, you must know what it is you want and then want it with all your heart… want it MORE than that piece of cake.

"The starting point of all achievement is desire. Keep this constantly in mind. Weak desires bring weak results, just as a small amount of fire makes a small amount of heat."

-Napoleon Hill

What you eat matters. The first step is awareness. Once you begin to be aware of conscious of what you eat then you will no longer mindlessly stuff food in your mouth that does not nourish and support the health of your temple (physical body) Choose plenty of foods that are “alive”, with limited processing & packaging.

Here are some general guidelines for healthy eating:

The federal government has set dietary guidelines to aim for a healthy weight that you can check out at: http://www.health.gov/dietaryguidelines/dga2000/document/aim.htm

Also, see the federal government guidelines for healthy eating, using the food pyramid at: http://www.health.gov/dietaryguidelines/dga2000/document/build.htm

Choose foods rich in antioxidants like:

BERRIES

Blueberries

Cranberries

Blackberries

Raspberries

Strawberries

APPLES

Red delicious apples

Granny Smith apples

YUMMY FRUITS

Sweet cherries

Black plums

CHOOSE…. HIGH FIBER FOODS

Soluble fiber has a cholesterol-lowering effect and fiber helps the natural function of the digestive system. Good sources of soluble fiber are beans and lentils, apples, citrus fruits, oats, barley, peas, carrots and freshly ground flaxseed.

Use this wonderful food guide below to reduce blood glucose levels, prevent insulin resistant diabetes and support a healthy weight.

From The New Glucose Revolution by Jennie Brand Miller PhD.,Thomas M.S. Wolever, M.D., Ph.D. Kaye Foster-Powell, M. Nutr. & Diet and Stephen Colagiui, M.D.

GLYCEMIC INDEX - Choose low to medium GI foods

Low glycemic rating under 56:

Beverages

apple juice, unsweetened-41

grapefruit juice-48

orange juice-46

pineapple juice, unsweetened-46

Breakfast cereals
High fiber, low sugar cereals:

All Bran –51

Bran Buds-58

Oat bran raw-55

Breads

Bagel, pumpernickel- 51

Bagel, whole wheat stone ground-53

Barley bread 75% kernels –27

Bulgar bread-53

Pumpernickel, whole grain-46

Rye kernel bread-55

Cereal grains
Barley-25

Barley cracked-50

Buckwheat-54

Bulgar-46

Corn, sweet, frozen-47

Rice, Cajun style-51

Rice, garden style-55

Rye, whole kernel-34

Wheat, whole kernel-45

Cookies

Tea biscuits-55

Dairy foods

Milk skim-32

Milk whole-34

Yogurt-36

Fruit and fruit products
Apples -39

Apricots, dried –32

Fruit cocktail –55

Grapes- 46

Orange-44

Peach, canned, light syrup-52

Pear- 41

Pear, canned in pear juice-44

Plum-37

Tomatoes-38

Legumes

Baked beans- 48

Black-eyed beans-42

Butter beans-36

Chickpeas-33

Chickpeas, canned-42

Haricot (navy) beans-33

Kidney beans-39

Kidney beans, canned-52

Lentils-25

Lentils, canned-52

Lima beans, baby frozen-32

Lungkow beanthread-26

Pinto beans-39

Pinto beans, canned-45

Romano beans-46

Soybeans-15

Soybeans, canned-14

Spilt peas, yellow boiled-32

Pasta

capellini-45

macaroni, boiled-45

spaghetti, protein-27

spaghetti, white-42

spaghetti, whole wheat-37

tortellini, cheese-50

Snack foods

peanuts-14

Soups

lentil, canned-44

tomato-38

Sugars

fructose-23

Vegetables

potatoes, new-5

sweet corn, frozen-47

sweet potato-54

yam-51

Moderate glycemic index 56-70

Baked goods

Cake

Angel food-67

Pound-54

Sponge-46

Croissant-67

Crumpet-69

Flan-65

Muffins

Bran-60

Blueberry-59

Carrot-62

Oatmeal-62

Pastry-59

Pizza, cheese-60

Breakfast cereals
Bran buds-58

Grape nuts-67

Museli-63

Muti-bran chex-58

Oat bran, porridge-59

Cereals grains

Cornmeal-68

Couscous-65

Rice- Mexican, fast & fancy-58

Rice-vermicelli-58

Cookies

arrowroot-63

digestives-59

highland oatcakes-57

Crackers

Breton wheat crackers –67

Rye crispbread high-fiber-64

Stoned wheat thins-67

Water crackers-63

Dairy foods
Ice cream-58

Fruit and fruit products
Apricots, canned light syrup-64

Banana-60

Raisins-64

Legumes

macaroni & cheese –64

Snack foods

mars bar-68

Soups

black bean-64

green pea, canned-66

split pea-60

Sugars

lactose-48

sucrose-62

Vegetables

beetroot-64

potatoes, russet, baked—56

potato, white, baked-60

potato, white, boiled-56

potato, mashed-70

sweet corn, fresh-59

AVOID 4 types of food:

1. Transfatty acids, hydrogenated oils, like French fries, big macs

2. White sugar, jam, sodas and other foods with a high glycemic index

3. White Flour and highly refined foods like packaged cookies, cakes

4. Highly processed food (food in boxes and packages like chips, packaged mashed potatoes, snack chews) these foods can increase triglyceride levels and lower HDL, the “good” cholesterol.

There is only one corner of the universe you can be certain of
improving, and that's your own self.

~ Aldous Huxley (1864-1963) English Novelist

I always welcome your questions and encourage you to share your thoughts in our blog. I wish you the best of life… radiant health, prosperity, joy, peace, BLISS, delicious healthy food, deep satisfying breaths, and mostly love.

Imagining your Success,

Ellen Chernoff Simon
ellen@imadulation.com

How Our Guided Imagery CD's Can Help You!

2006-11-27T16:07:00.001-05:00

Listen to introduction here.

Imadulation has integrated principles derived from neurofeedback, namely brainwave entrainment, and brainwave resonance training into the content of the cd's. In neurofeedback, flexibility and resilience of brainwave patterns are trained. When stuck, they make it difficult to overcome behaviors and habits, yet when gently "pushed" through the introduction of sound frequencies, can move out of rigid patterns to facilitate change.

Frank H. Duffy, M.D., Professor and Pediatric Neurologist at Harvard Medical School, stated in an editorial in the January 2000 issue of the journal Clinical Electroencephalography that the scholarly literature suggests that neurofeedback should play a major therapeutic role in many difficult areas. "In my opinion, if any medication had demonstrated such a wide spectrum of efficacy it would be universally accepted and widely used" (p. v). "It is a field to be taken seriously by all."

Guided Imagery

Imagine it and you can achieve it. Athletes do it automatically. A batter at the plate, a golfer lining up a birdie putt, a runner at the starting line, all prepare themselves to succeed by visualizing the outcome they want. The reason they do this: what we imagine with our senses, the brain responds to as if it were actually happening.

Guided imagery switches on your imagination with a scripted series of mental images which prepare your mind to solve problems, discover insights, change behavior and achieve the outcomes you want.

Lasting Benefits

Millions of people with health issues, ranging from chronic pain to cancer to cardiovascular disease, have been successful using guided imagery to relieve symptoms, deepen understanding of their causes, activate the body’s own healing processes, and increase motivation to make healthy lifestyle choices. Food for Thought® helps you gain control over cravings and make wiser food choices while increasing your will to exercise; it will also help you gain powerful insights required to identify and address the root causes of overweight, and begin building “inner fitness™.”

Proven Approach

Since the 1960s, research into mind-body connections has appeared in mainstream medical literature, including publications such as American Heart Journal, Journal of Clinical Psychology, International Journal of Obesity and Related Metabolic Disorders, American Journal of Health Promotion, Journal of the American Medical Association and others. Guided imagery programs designed by Ellen Chernoff Simon, creator of Food for Thought®, are currently in use nationwide by insurance and healthcare providers, in both inpatient and outpatient settings, to help patients manage pain, reduce stress, lower blood pressure, heal after surgery, quit smoking and lose weight.

Binaural Audio Technology

Your brain learns best when you are relaxed, wide awake and alert, yet in what scientists call an “Alpha State.” When tones at slightly different frequencies are played separately, one into each ear, the difference is perceived as low frequency pulses…or “beats.” When the beat frequency corresponds to the “Alpha” range, this causes the brain to resonate to it; the brainwaves follow toward that “Alpha” frequency and the brain naturally relaxes into an “Alpha” state.
Relaxed Learning

When you listen to Imadulation® guided imagery cds through stereo headphones the soothing music and nature sounds, in combination with the binaural effect, induce sympathetic frequencies of desired brainwave activity. This helps you quickly reach a peaceful and receptive state in which your subconscious mind is most open to new ideas, new insights and positive change.

Sound Science

The binaural beat effect was first reported as long ago as the nineteenth century and has been of interest to neurophysiologists investigating the sense of hearing. The “frequency-following response” was first identified in EEG research (Smith, Marsh & Brown, 1975) and is today the subject of widespread study at major universities (including Rutgers University, University of Pennsylvania and the University of Sussex) as well as institutions exploring the frontiers of mind-body medicine.

More About Guided Imagery

Guided Imagery is a process of activating the imagination and the senses through words and/or healing music therapy, provided by an “imagery guide”, whether that “guide” is an individual or an audio recording.

Guided Imagery creates the sense of pictures or feelings or sounds within our mind that can powerfully impact our experience of life. How do you feel when you imagine getting caught in rush hour traffic? And how do you feel when you imagine a beautiful peaceful scene? If you imagine eating a lemon, what do you notice is happening in your mouth?

Guided Imagery is similar to meditation in that it can produce states of deep relaxation and peaceful comfort. There are many studies that confirm the positive effects of guided imagery, from decreasing the experience of pain to improving surgical recovery time.

Top athletes have used guided meditation / guided imagery to train and to prepare to win. Performers such as actors and musicians have used imagery to enhance their successful performance.

It is well known and documented that regular use of guided imagery can have positive health benefits, and help with breaking bad habits.

Physically, guided imagery can directly influence the autonomic nervous system, having an effect on the stress response. Purposeful use of imagery can be utilized to create helpful and healing physiological as well as emotional and behavioral changes in an individual.

Science Proving What We Already Know

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