OVERCOMING ALZHEIMER'S

Barbara Derrick, a psychotherapist, tells of an experience working with an Alzheimer's patient. This patient had been in good health and didn't even have a physician until age 67. Wally was a widower who had cared for his wife during the final years of their 52 years together. Now he was diagnosed with both Alzheimer's and Macular Degeneration in the left eye.

Just before one goes to sleep, there is a natural time of relaxation. An affirmation could be repeated to him at this time. "I had used this Cayce-type intervention with clients many times, and was willing to try it with Wally. If I make a tape for you, will you listen to it before you fall asleep each night?" I asked him. He agreed. It is important to have the patient's approval. The affirmation read: 'As you relax, you are experiencing quiet, peace, happiness, and joy. You can feel God's love surrounding you. This allows you to rest in the knowledge that God's love is guiding you, helping you in every way to make each day good and purposeful. You have good, appreciative feelings for those around you, knowing that you wish this for every person in your life as well, and they hold you in high regard. Your mind will move toward functioning well and this will give you great pleasure. Your short-term memory is improving, your mind more alert, and your recall of names and words better day by day. This time of relaxing will help to coordinate your nervous system and improve circulation through your body. The eliminating systems are removing toxins. The foods that you eat will provide nourishment to your body. You will be calm and cooperative to those around you at all times. You are self-sufficient. This makes you happy and proud. You will look forward each day and enjoy life. Your short term memory and your recollection of words and names is serving you well and you are being healed at all levels. The divine energy within you is rejuvenating your body, mind and spirit.'

Regular massages were also recommended and carried out. When Wally returned to his doctors, both the neurologist and ophthalmologist, he was given a new diagnosis. "I can't explain it," his physician replied simply. Wally returned for a regular checkup to a professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at a well-respected medical university; "I see no evidence of macular degeneration," he said, still peering into Wally's left eye. Wally had been willing to be open to the inclusive affirmation of health, instead of his former pattern of falling asleep while watching TV, with whatever sounds remained from any negativity given on overnight TV programs. Of course one could record his own tape using these or similar words - tapes usually switch off in half an hour. There may be similar tapes available at l-866-322-8209, or l-800-333-4499.