Detailed Description of Hemi-Sync Surgical Support Series

The Surgical Support Series from Monroe Products helps to strengthen the mind-body connection by using the patented, scientifically based and clinically proven sound technology known as Hem-sync.  This remarkable "audio-guidance" technology, supported by more than 40 years of research is now embedded in sources of tapes and CDs.

The Surgical Support Series was designed to ease the experience of illness, injury, surgery; chemotherapy, dental treatment and other physical trauma.  By reinforcing the mind-body connection, these exercises help to strengthen the physical and mental components of the total healing process, including:

• Directing the autonomic body functions to accelerate healing while achieving a reduction in pain and discomfort.
• Strengthening emotional well-being by assisting individuals to maintain a relaxed, confident, and positive attitude.

The following results have been noted by many using the series:  Lower, but stable blood pressure; Deep relaxation;  Slower, deeper breathing; Less and sometimes no pain medication required during surgery; Quicker return to consciousness in the recovery room; Accelerated recuperation. 

Non Verbal Recordings-Play while performing another activity or simply relax and enjoy the experience.

Verbal Recordings-Sit or lay comfortably in a distraction-free environment.  Adjust the volume to a comfortable level.  Visualize or simply think of doing what the words describe. 

General notes on the use of the Surgical Support Series

The Monroe Institute and Monroe Products are not medical or therapeutic organizations.  The Surgical Support Series is recommended for use with the knowledge, cooperation, and/or participation of the patient's health care practitioners.

The verbal instruction in the exercises encourage the patient to relax, to accept the healing assistance being provided by others, and to allow the body's own natural healing abilities to be fully utilized.

Several of the exercises contain encodings; audible, coded messages presented in an exercise which the patient may recall and say to him/herself as desired to achieve a specific result.  Encodings may be used any time after listening to the exercise without further use of the recording itself.

Whenever possible, use stereo headphones.  Except for Intra-Op, if the patient in unable to use the headphones, place stereo speakers beside the bed and directly to the right and left of his/her head.  It is important that the patient is not disturbed while the exercises are playing. 

In all cases in which the patient is ambulatory:  Have him/her lie down or recline in a quiet, softly lighted room after having used the bathroom to avoid the discomfort of a full bladder.  Loosen or remove any tight clothing. Remove glasses (or contacts) and shoes.

Be sure to notify those attending the patient in the operating room, recovery room, and hospital room that the patient may: require less anesthesia for surgery; have lower and stable blood pressure; have slower and stable heart rate; have slower, deeper respiration; experience a quick return to consciousness in the recovery room after the surgery; ask for less pain or sleep medication; evidence accelerated recuperation.

Any of the exercises in the Surgical Support Series may be experiences as often as desired.  After a physical crisis has passed, or in the absence of illness or injury, these CDs can help to strengthen and sustain a condition of wellness. Do NOT use Dolby™ or other noise-reduction systems as they interfere with the Hemi-sync signals.  Do NOT use CDs while driving or operating machinery.

CD Series Exercises

PRE-OP (Exercise 1):
Verbal guidance in this exercise gently leads the patient into deep relaxation and sleep.  An encoding is given for achieving instant, total relaxation. 

Applications:  surgery, illness or injury, health maintenance. 

Instructions for use:

• Surgery:  Play Pre-Op as many times as possible prior to surgery, both before and after admission to the hospital.  Allow the patient to sleep as long as she/he can after each playing. If pain occurs, or sleep or pre-op medication is given, play the exercise immediately thereafter.  Switch to Intra-Op (Exercise 2) just before entering the operating room.
   
  • Illness or injury:  Play several times, especially after administering medication.  Allow the patient to sleep after the exercise.  Using during sleep, if feasible.
     
  • Health maintenance:  Play as often as desired to strengthen and sustain a state of well-being.

Encoding:  "From this moment on, whenever you feel the desire to relax and remove all harmful tension and emotion from your mind and body, all you need do is think of the number 10, inhale deeply, and exhale as if you are blowing out a candle."

Intra-Op (Exercise 2)

Verbal guidance in this exercise gently leads the unconscious patient though processes of balancing and equalizing his/her total system.  Intra-Op assist the patient in achieving a state of serenity and helps the patient reduce the perception of pain. 

Application:  Surgery 

Instructions for use:  Begin playing Intra-Op just before the patient enters the operating room.  Continue to play this exercise during the operating room procedure and until surgery is complete.  Please check the player's batteries and repeat feature.

Recovery (Exercise 3) Verbal guidance in this exercise gently lead the unconscious patient through processes of balancing and equalizing his/her total system.  Recovery assist the patient in achieving a state of serenity and helps the patient reduce the perception of pain.  The patient is then guided into wakefulness.  An encoding is given to help the patient reduce the perception of pain as necessary. 

Application: surgery

Instructions for use:  Play Recovery when the patient enters the recovery room.  The patient will probably become conscious during the first part of the exercise; if not, continue playing until the patient returns to consciousness.  Pain medication may not be required.

Encoding:  "When you are completely wide awake, if you experience any pain or discomfort, all you need do is think of the number 55515 and when you do, the pain or discomfort will become unimportant and will not bother you."

Recuperation (Exercise 4)  (Also available as Pain Management, a single title.)

The verbal guidance in this exercise gently leads the patient into deep sleep and repeats the processes for balancing and equalizing his/her total system.  Encodings are given for achieving total, instant relaxation, reducing pain and discomfort, and attaining sleep.

Please note:  Using the Hemi-Sync processes, significant changes may be achieved in the perception of pain by the conscious mind.  The methods utilized in the Surgical Support Series focus on reducing the perception of pain, rather than eliminating it entirely, since pain itself is a warning signal that should not be ignored indefinitely. 

Applications:  Illness or injury and health maintenance.

Instructions for use:

Illness or injury:  Play Recuperation during the patient's stay in the intensive care or hospital room (Energy Walk, Exercise 5, may be substituted if the patient prefers) whenever he/she is restless, in pain, or unable to sleep.  Allow the patient to sleep as long as possible after the exercise.  Repeat this pattern until the patient is discharged.

Health maintenance
This exercise may be used at any time to reduce anxiety or pain or promote sleep.

Encodings:
"From this moment on, whenever you desire to relax and remove all harmful tension and emotion from your mind and body, all you need do is think of the number 10, inhale deeply, and exhale as if you are blowing out a candle.  "When you consciously wish to turn down pain (pain signals from your physical body) until they are no longer important, all you need do is:  First, look with your closed eyes at that part of your physical body that is the source of such signals, second, as you look, repeat in your mind the number 55515.  "From this moment on, whenever you consciously desire to go into normal, natural, restful sleep, all you need do is lie down in a comfortable position, breathe deeply five times and count from one to 20."

Energy Walk (Exercise 5)  (Also available as a single title.)

This exercise is designed to support the healing process and help maintain a state of well-being.  The verbal instructions gently lead the patient though a guided imagery process evoking peacefulness, serenity, and the gathering of strength.  The patient is left in deep sleep.  Encodings to achieve total, instant relaxation, and reduce pain or discomfort are given. 

Applications:  Illness or injury and health maintenance.

Instructions for use:  Play Energy Walk during the patient's say in intensive care or hospital room.  (Recuperation, Exercise 4, may be substituted if the patient prefers) whenever she/he is restless, in pain, or unable to sleep.  Allow the patient to sleep as long as possible after the exercise.  Repeat this pattern until the patient is discharged.

Health maintenance

This exercise may be used at any time to reduce anxiety or pain, promote sleep, or recharge the physical system. 

Encodings:
"From this moment on, when you desire to relax and move all harmful tension and emotion from both your mind and body, all you need do is think of the number 10, inhale deeply, and exhale as if you are blowing out a candle.  "When you consciously wish to turn down (pain signals from your body) until they are no longer important, all you need do is:  first, look with your eyes closed at that part of your physical body that is the source of such signals; and second, as you look, repeat in your mind the number 55515."

Surf (Exercise 6)  (Also available as a single title) 

There are no verbal instructions on this exercise.  Surf is an excellent tool for establishing an audio environment conducive to deep relaxation.  The natural, soothing rhythm of ocean waves augmented by the Hemi-Sync signals allows tensions to ebb away. 

Applications:  Illness or injury and health maintenance.

Instructions for use:
Surf may be played on any standard stereo system with or without headphones.  It may be listened to as a self-directed exercise or simply played in the background to enhance the ambiance of the listener's environment. 

The patient may wish to substitute Surf intermittently among his/her use of other exercises in this series as an alternative to the verbally guided exercises. 

**While the mind/body connection can enhance your condition, the above are not a substitute for medical diagnosis or treatment.**

Remember consult your physician concerning any illness or condition. 

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