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Learn About the Meta-types: Be your Best Self!

The “Your Body, Your Life” program, which evolved from Dr. Elizabeth Dane’s life’s work, is a powerful and liberating lifestyle plan that’s based on your body’s energy – energetic medicine – and how it affects each individual. Dr. Dane is the first practitioner to draw a parallel of energies between Western science and Eastern medicine. From this, she has created and successfully implemented a revolutionary holistic model of health and healing. In more than 30 years of private practice, Dr. Dane discovered that people fall into six basic patterns of energy and personality. She originated the term “Meta-type” to describe and differentiate these patterns. Her “Your Body, Your Life” program is a comprehensive guide that shows you how to become the most vibrant, vital, and healthy being that you can be when you live in balance according to your Meta-type.

“West Meets East”
Both Eastern medicine and Western science teach us that energy is the driving force of the universe. Western science, concerned with the parts of man, teaches us how the body functions, while Eastern medicine, which sees man (and all of life) as a whole, teaches us how energy makes the body function.

According to Western science, the physical activity of our metabolism is based on, and regulated by, our body’s nervous system, driven by our energy and our brain. The nervous system is divided into two parts: the central nervous systemand the autonomic nervous system. The central nervous system is controlled by our “thinking processes” (I have a thought to pick up a pencil, and my hand reaches for that pencil) while the autonomic nervous system controls our body’s automatic processes, including our metabolic activity, and basically “what makes us tick”, other than our brain. It is also divided into two complementary regulators that work together: the parasympathetic nervous system and the sympathetic nervous system.

The parasympathetic nervous system keeps our bodies running smoothly, automatically. Running quietly in the background, it maintains the rhythm behind our breathing, the regularity of our heartbeat, the efficiency of our digestion, and generates many other everyday miracles. This nervous system provides our body with balance, stability, and regeneration, helping us slow down, chill out, rest, and regenerate.

The sympathetic nervous system keeps us poised for action, prepares the body for the activities of life, and gives us the ability to expend energy in any situation. It wakes us in the morning, energizes us throughout the day, boosts our energy when we respond to strenuous physical activity or emotional stress, and prepares us for emergencies with the body’s “fight-or-flight” response. It speeds us up, moves us forward, and makes sure we get things done.

These two regulators are interdependent, yet synchronized to work together. As impulses from the parasympathetic nervous system inhibit, and impulses from the sympathetic nervous system activate, they act in tandem to keep the body functioning optimally and ready for life’s demands.

Eastern medicine teaches us that there are two main aspects to energy; two different strengths and these energies flow throughout the universe but are also always in balance with each other. The “negative,” or “Yin,” energy possesses a feminine polarity that is receptive, dark, cold, slow, and emotive. The “positive,” or “Yang" energy, possesses a masculine polarity that is assertive, light, fast, and intellectual.

Everything in life is composed of these dual energies. Within the human body, the Yin and the Yang energies affect your metabolism in two opposite, yet complementary, ways. The Yin aspect governs the parasympathetic nervous system. It is the process of synthesizing, assimilating, and building up your powers to regenerate. This phase sets the stage for the periods of rest that the body uses to repair itself. The Yang aspect governs the sympathetic nervous system, including all the processes that produce and expend energy and break down substances such as food, air, or water into the simplest components of pure, usable energy. Each system relies on the other for strength and sustenance to meet the demands of life placed on your body.

Eastern medicine further maintains that every individual functions according to his or her own unique Yin-Yang balance. That balance controls each person’s metabolism and also defines his or her unique personality. Therefore, we each have our own specific nutritional requirements that guide the way we break down our food and utilize our energy for tissue repair, cell regeneration, and energy. We also have our own “relationship chemistry,” based on the specific Yin-Yang energetic balance, which helps determine with whom we are most – and least – compatible!

The Origin of the “Meta-type”
Dr. Dane’s revolutionary parallel between the two energy regulators of Western science and the two energy aspects of Eastern philosophy has resulted in a system of understanding how our bodies and our personalities function energetically. They key is to remember that the parasympathetic nervous system (slow, rejuvenating, and “stabilizing”), which is aligned with the Eastern Yin energy (slow, emotive and receptive) and the sympathetic nervous system (fast, on demand, and action-oriented), corresponding to Yang energy (fast, intellectual, action-oriented) are opposing, yet complementary, integrated forces – creating balance in the body.

The Meta-types are based upon which is the strongest dominant action within this balance in a person’s body – either the parasympathetic (Yin energy) or the sympathetic nervous system (Yang energy). These aligned forces drive how a person’s body functions, and define his or her personality. They influence every aspect of your life, right down to what your body truly needs in terms of diet, exercise, and lifestyle, as well as overall personality compatibility - in other words, with which Meta-types you stand the best chance of establishing stable, long-term relationships.

Dr. Dane further discovered that these six Meta-types fall naturally into two groups, Accelerators and Synthesizers, based on patterns of dominant and weaker energies and endocrine glands. When considered as a whole family, the Meta-types create a full circle on the metabolic spectrum.

Accelerators are energetic in body and personality. They have the fastest metabolism on the Meta-type scale and are strong type-A personalities, dominated by their intellect and the action-oriented sympathetic nervous system (the body’s parallel to Yang energy). Their reaction to stress is anxiety, and they need to learn to release their emotions and calm down! Their metabolic profile is driven by the body’s need to energize. In Eastern philosophy, Yang energy is associated with more acidic environments and qualities. When considering nutrition for the human body from Western science and Eastern medicine perspectives, the Accelerators – with faster metabolisms – function best relying on the faster burning, more calming carbohydrates.

At the opposite end of the metabolic spectrum are the Synthesizers. They have slow metabolisms and type-B personalities. They are dominated by their emotions and the more regenerative parasympathetic nervous system (which is the body’s parallel with Yin energy). Thus, their profile is driven by the body’s need to rest, repair, and rejuvenate. Their reaction to stress is depression, and they need to direct their overflowing emotions into rational thinking and learn to speed up! In Eastern philosophy, Yin energy is associated with more alkaline environments and qualities, and that translates to the human body as well. Nutritional analysis, based on Western science and Eastern medicine, determines that the Synthesizer’s metabolism needs the slower-burning, yet more stimulating, proteins and thus requires a more carnivore diet.

The basic personality characteristics and metabolic tendencies of the six Meta-types are also distinguished by which of their body’s endocrine glands are stronger and which are weaker or less effective. For example, the pure Accelerator’s master (strongest) gland is the adrenals, which allows the Accelerator to run almost completely on adrenaline energy and stress (sympathetic nervous system activity). By contrast, the pure Synthesizer’s least effective (weakest) gland is the thyroid gland, which means that under stress they’ll have an even more difficult time than usual liberating adequate sources of energy for their daily needs.

You can increase your understanding of your own and the other Meta-types simply by reading the many characteristics described for each type in the charts below, from the fast moving, action-oriented Accelerators to the slower moving, creative and empathetic Synthesizers! Read through all of the six Meta-type descriptions below to determine which one seems to fit you the best. THEN, confirm your Meta-type by completing the easy-to-use online questionnaire – What’s Your Meta-type? – for instant results on this website!

ACCELERATOR Categories:

TENDENCIES	*ACCELERATORS*
Psychological Inclination:	Intellectually dominant—rational and linear thinking—hard time getting to their emotions.
Motto:	“I think, then act decisively.”
Life’s Direction:	Competitive and workaholic. Ambitious in life and driven to accomplish and acquire.
Energy:	Extremely active and doesn’t stop.
Reaction to Stress:	Anxiety—uses it to fuel his energy.
Best Energy Time:	Early morning to late afternoon. Begins to fade when the sun goes down.
Weather Preference:	Loves the sun – warm, warm, warm.
Strong Endocrine Gland:	Adrenals
Weak Endocrine Gland:	Sex Glands
Gains Weight:	Slowly unless under stress.
Puts weight on:	Stomach and upper body—the “apple.”
Thinks of Food As:	Functional
Food Cravings:	Sugar, salt, starches, and sometimes meat.
Metabolism Type:	Fast metabolizer, fairly slow oxidizer.
Cellular pH range:	Strong acid 4.5 – 4
Needs type of foods:	Vegetarian
Exercise:	Loves exercise, especially sports.
Sleep pattern:	Has a hard time falling asleep-- often insomnia.

TENDENCIES	*BALANCED ACCELERATORS*
Psychological Inclination:	Intellectually dominant; strong intuition, emotional access, but “rules” from the mind.
Motto:	“I think, I intuit, then act decisively.”
Life’s Direction:	Focus, concentration, clarity, and intense commitment to goals.
Energy:	Very active, with abundant energy, especially in the morning. Needs little food for energy production. Has abundant stored energy.
Reaction to Stress:	Anxiety. Doesn’t like pressure but lives on intensity. Usually is very happy.
Best Energy Time:	Early morning, morning to late afternoon. Feels the effect of the mid-afternoon “adrenal crash.”
Weather Preference:	Hot and Tropical
Strong Endocrine Gland:	Thymus
Weak Endocrine Gland:	Pancreas
Gains Weight:	Slowly, loses easily unless eating fats.
Puts weight on:	Stomach, upper torso, then thighs.
Thinks of Food As:	Functional—may use as a reward factor.
Food Cravings:	Starches (breads, crackers), sugar, and fats.
Metabolism Type:	Fairly fast metabolizer; slow oxidizer.
Cellular pH Range:	Acid forming – 5
Needs Type of Foods:	Semi-Vegetarian
Exercise	Loves dancercize; hates repetitious exercise. Needs to keep the mind active and entertained.
Sleep pattern:	If anxious, wakes during the night or has insomnia. Falls asleep easily and sleeps well when not under stress.

TENDENCIES	*MIXED ACCELERATORS*
Psychological Inclination	Intellectually dominant, with a strong emotional tendency. When torn between emotion and intellect, rationalization wins.
Motto:	“I think, I feel, then act when I’m sure.”
Life’s Direction:	Professionally, family, and socially oriented. Her life’s work is exceptionally important to her and must be fulfilling.
Energy:	Active energy, usually in short bursts and with little endurance. Tires easily. Needs three meals to help stabilize energy.
Reaction to Stress	Anxiety first, then depression if in a prolonged stress response.
Best Energy Time:	Early morning to early afternoon, then again in the early evening.
Weather Preference:	Warm
Strong Endocrine Gland:	Thyroid
Weak Endocrine Gland:	Pituitary
Gains Weight:	Easily if under stress or their thyroid is low.
Puts weight on:	Stomach, hips, then thighs.
Thinks of Food As:	Enjoys – may eat to repress their emotions.
Food Cravings:	Sugar, breads, pasta.
Metabolism Type:	Semi-fast metabolizer; semi-fast oxidizer.
Cellular pH Range:	Weak acid – 6.2
Needs Type of Foods:	Omnivore
Exercise:	Needs exercise and likes it most of the time
Sleep pattern:	Falls asleep very easily and sleeps through the night.

SYNTHESIZER Categories:

TENDENCIES	*SYNTHESIZERS*
Psychological Inclination:	Emotionally dominant, highly creative. Warm and generous; emotions win over intellect.
Motto:	“I feel”; may turn inward rather than acting.
Life’s Direction:	Empathetic and loving, driven to feel and create with a deep spiritual bent. Loves family, children, friends, animals, the arts, cooking, and crafts.
Energy:	Slower and more passive but may display endurance. Slow to get started. Requires food for daily energy production.
Reaction to Stress:	Depression—usually causing an emotional implosion or repression.
Best Energy Time:	Early evening to late night.
Weather Preference:	Gray, cloudy, cool
Strong Endocrine Gland:	Pituitary
Weak Endocrine Gland:	Thyroid
Gains Weight:	Extremely easily.
Puts weight on:	All over the body.
Thinks of Food As:	Ritual
Food Cravings:	Dairy, creams, ice cream, and sugar.
Metabolism Type:	Very slow metabolizer—speedy oxidizer.
Cellular pH Range:	Strong alkaline 8-7.5
Needs Type of Foods:	Carnivore
Exercise:	Doesn’t like exercise, and may even hate it, but really needs it.
Sleep pattern:	Falls asleep very easily and can sleep for long periods. If depressed or under stress, may wake during the night.

TENDENCIES	*BALANCED SYNTHESIZERS*
Psychological Inclination:	Emotionally dominant, strong intuition, capable of powerful intellect. Emotional needs win over the mind.
Motto:	“I feel, I intuit, and then I’ll act—with emotional forcefulness—when I’m sure.”
Life’s Direction:	Usually needs a partner, resides in feelings, needs to create, has a dramatic flair.
Energy:	Tends to be a bit slow in the morning, gaining momentum as the day progresses. Needs to eat regularly to have energy.
Reaction to Stress:	Depression to anxiety to depression. Usually internalizes anxieties.
Best Energy Time:	Mid- to late morning, then early to late evening.
Weather Preference:	Cool
Strong Endocrine Gland:	Pancreas
Weak Endocrine Gland:	Thymus
Gains Weight:	Very Easily
Puts weight on:	Hips and thighs—the “avocado.”
Thinks of Food As:	Pleasure—loves their 3 meals a day.
Food Cravings:	Sugar and starches.
Metabolism Type:	Slow metabolizer—rapid oxidizer
Cellular pH Range:	Alkaline forming – 7.4
Needs Type of Foods:	Semi-carnivore
Exercise	Requires robust and feels better, but doesn’t like it.
Sleep pattern:	Falls asleep easily and needs sleep. Unlike the accelerator, the balanced synthesizer needs sleep to regenerate and function in the daily world.

TENDENCIES	*MIXED SYNTHESIZERS*
Psychological Inclination:	Emotionally dominant, with a strong intellect. May get pulled between the mind and emotions but usually follows the heart.
Motto:	“I feel, I think, then I’ll act.”
Life’s Direction:	Warm and sensuous nature, feels and expresses emotional and creative intensity. Highly creative, with a strong dramatic flair.
Energy:	Slow to get started but once in gear goes all the way until the project is done. Requires regular food for energy production.
Reaction to Stress:	Anxiety to depression. Responds to stress with anxiety but can easily fall into depression if emotional needs aren’t expressed or heard.
Best Energy Time:	Sometimes late morning, early to late evening.
Weather Preference:	Mild—not too cold, not too hot.
Strong Endocrine Gland:	Sex Glands
Weak Endocrine Gland:	Adrenals
Gains Weight:	Easily
Puts weight on:	Hips and especially the buttocks; sometimes the thighs.
Thinks of Food As:	Is a sensuous eater—loves to eat.
Food Cravings:	Spicy foods, cream, fats, oils; sometimes sugar.
Metabolism Type:	Fairly slow metabolizer—quick oxidizer.
Cellular pH Range:	Weak alkaline—6.8
Needs Type of Foods:	Omnivore—no red meat.
Exercise:	Definitely needs exercise but dislikes it or finds it a chore.
Sleep pattern:	Falls asleep easily, loves to sleep, and sleeps through the night, but wakeful if under stress.

Each Meta-type has a special need for certain elements of life including specific foods, herbs, juices, exercises and eating at particular times of the day. I call these “life elements” or the “tools” for each Meta-type. Listed below are samples of some of the “tools” from my program, Your Body, Your Life!

Meta-type Master Plan

*Tools:*	Accelerator	Balanced Accelerator	Mixed Accelerator	Mixed Synthesizer	Balanced Synthesizer	Synthesizer
Carbohydrates: Proteins: Fat:	60% 20% 20%	50% 30% 20%	45% 40% 15%	40% 45% 15%	30% 50% 20%	30% 55% 15%
Diet:	Vegetarian Alkaline-based foods (some fish)	Semi-Vegetarian Alkaline-Semi Acid foods (fish and fowl)	Omnivore Alkaline-Acid foods	Semi-Omnivore Alkaline-Acid foods (NO meat)	Semi-Carnivore Alkaline-based foods	Carnivore Alkaline-Semi Acid foods
Never Foods	Salt	Sugar	Starch	Fat	Refined carbohydrates	Chocolate
Always Foods	Grains	Fish, fowl	Some meat	Little fruit	Meat, fish, fowl	Meat
Eat Best Time	Light to no breakfast	Light breakfast	Medium breakfast	Light breakfast	Moderate breakfast	Substantial breakfast
Healing Food	Grapefruit	Papaya	Sea greens	Apple cider vinegar	Capsicum	Ginger
Healing Juice	Carrot	Spinach	Parsley	Celery	Cucumbers	Dandelion greens
Healing Snack	Fruit	Cranberry juice	Raw vegetables	Fish, chicken snack	Seeds, nuts	Any protein snack
Healing Herbs	Bupleurum	Safflower	Licorice root	Laminaria	Atractylodes	Burdock root
Supplement	Vitamin C	Fatty Acids	Tyrosine	Vitamin E	Chromium	Magnesium
Cheat Food	Popcorn	Raisins	Chocolate	Hard pretzel	Dates	Banana
Essential Oil	Lavender	Chamomile	Marjoram	Cardamom	Juniper	Lemongrass
Bach Flower	Cherry plum	Oak	Agrimony	Crab apple	Aspen	Mustard
Exercise	Yoga	Tai Chi	Qi Gong	Dance	Dancercise	Aerobics

To discover more about yourself, take the quiz “What’s Your Meta-type" on this website. Then click into the link for your Meta-type and you’ll find all of the “tools” you need to stay vibrantly healthy as you lose weight and/or maintain your optimal weight and health for life! In her program, “Your Body, Your Life!” Dr. Dane has provided you with your own In-depth Reports exclusively for your Meta-type, along with your own specific Food Recipes and Menus, Vitamin-Mineral and Amino Acid Supplements, Exercises and Body Points, Aromatherapy with Essential Oils and Bach Flower Remedies programs. All these reports are available for purchase as easy-to-download publications that will complete your essential library for your Meta-type!

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