Sound Healing Contraindication Guidelines
Do not use sound healing instruments directly on the body during pregnancy, especially during the first 12 weeks, and especially not on the stomach or back of a pregnant woman.
Do not use sound healing if you suffer from epilepsy unless you have consulted your doctor to ensure you receive the right anti-epileptic medication and are in no danger of seizure from sound vibrations.
Keep a minimum distance of 20 cm (8 inches) between a sound healing instrument and any implanted heart pacemaker, stent or shunt.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Do not use sound healing instruments
• on any deep vein thrombosis in the leg or known thrombi.
• on open wounds.
• on acute inflammations and tumors.
• directly on or above a pacemaker or defibrillator. Keep a distance of at least 20 cm from where it is implanted.
• directly on or anywhere in the immediate area of a metallic implant.
• post surgery before the sutures have been removed and the scar is not fully healed and closed.
• around the neck in the case of carotid atherosclerosis.
The following people should consult their doctor before the first use of sound healing:
• People with carotid stenosis (prior to application in the area of the carotid artery/larynx)
• People with cardiac pacemakers, artificial heart valves, or cardiac arrhythmias
• People with a stent
• People with a shunt
• People with a deep brain stimulation device (DBS)
• People with epilepsy
• Pregnant women
The sound healing instruments must not be used directly on:
• implants (or near implants until they have completely healed)
• screws
• artificial joints
• inflamed veins
• inflammatory skin disorders
• weeping eczema
• diseased veins
• the stomach or back of a pregnant woman
Treatment should not commence until three days after injury at the earliest for:
• Whiplash
Cacao Contraindication Guidelines
Cacao in ceremonial doses is not recommended if you have a pacemaker, have high blood pressure, or other heart conditions, as the Cacao will increase your heart rate.
It can be dangerous to your health if you are taking heart medication or high doses of antidepressant medication.
People with bi-polar disorder are advised of the risk of overstimulation.
If any of these apply to you, please know you are still most welcome to join in the ceremony for the sacred experience with a very light/homeopathic dose or none at all. You will still receive many benefits from participating in the ceremony and basking in the collective energy that will be generated in the circle.
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It is also encouraged that you to refrain from eating any big meal in the 2-3 hours preceding a Cacao ceremony to increase the efficacy of the Cacao and to enhance your experience. This will also reduce the potential for any negative interactions with anything in your stomach. If you must eat, please eat lightly and simply (no greasy or dense foods.)