There’s one crucial heart test everyone should consider, yet most people don’t even know it exists. Nearly 700,000 people die of heart disease in the United States each year, but if more people took this test, that number could be significantly lower. Many heart-related issues, including the notorious “Widowmaker” heart attack, are often caused by calcium buildup and blockages in the coronary arteries. Since the heart is responsible for pumping blood—and therefore life-giving prana (life energy)—throughout the body, it’s vital to keep these arteries clear. Unfortunately, most people don’t know there’s a problem until it’s too late or, if they’re lucky, until they’re forced into an emergency surgery to clear the blockage.

The Test That Could Save Your Life
The Electron Beam Tomography (EBT) scan is a specialized form of CT imaging designed to “freeze” the heart's motion so even tiny amounts of coronary calcium can be detected and measured. Awareness creates transformation, and this test provides a clear picture of your heart health by identifying calcium buildup long before symptoms appear.

After the scan, you’ll receive a calcium score between 1 and 100 (or higher). This score indicates the level of arterial blockage and can serve as a powerful motivator to take corrective action. As Master Choa Kok Sui teaches, prevention is better than cure—and by taking proactive steps to protect your heart, you ensure the uninterrupted flow of prana throughout your body. A healthy heart supports a vibrant, energized body.

What to Expect During the Test
The test itself is quick and painless, typically lasting about 20 minutes. You’ll need to fast beforehand (usually overnight), so consider scheduling your appointment in the morning. During the scan, the technician will give simple instructions—like holding your breath at specific times—to capture clear images. Within a few days, you’ll receive your results, which can also be sent directly to your physician.

The Insurance Catch
Most insurance companies don’t cover this test, and as a result, many doctors don’t proactively recommend it. If you aren’t presenting symptoms, it can be difficult to get this test prescribed through traditional healthcare channels. That said, it’s usually available as an out-of-pocket expense for $200–$300—arguably the best money you’ll ever spend if it helps you prevent a heart attack.

What If You Get a High Score?
If your calcium score indicates some level of blockage, don’t panic. It’s always better to know than to be caught off guard. From there, you can work with a wellness coach, nutritionist, or integrative practitioner to adjust your diet, exercise habits, and lifestyle. Energy-focused practices, like pranic breathing techniques and meditation, can also help support cardiovascular function by reducing emotional stress—often a significant contributor to heart health issues.

Master Choa Kok Sui teaches that the heart chakra governs not only physical circulation but also emotional well-being. By practicing regular breathing exercises, forgiveness meditations, and healthy lifestyle choices, you support your cardiovascular system and your body’s ability to absorb and distribute prana effectively.

Take Charge of Your Heart Health
Don’t wait until symptoms appear. Knowledge is power—and in this case, it could mean more time with your loved ones. If you’re in Colorado, I go to [insert name of clinic] for their “Ultrafast Heart Scan,” but you can likely find a similar test in your area.

Invest in your heart. Invest in your life.

Stress Is Energy—And It Can Be Mastered
By becoming more aware of your prana, or life force, you can begin to see that stress isn’t just an emotional state—it’s energy. And energy can be mastered. We are not inherently programmed to live with chronic stress. When we lived in nature, the occasional threat of tigers, mammoth elephants, or even aggressive hippopotamuses made it understandable to feel stress. Our nervous system evolved to help us survive these threats. But here’s the problem: our bodies don’t distinguish between being stalked by a tiger and being bombarded with unsettling news or endless TikTok videos.Stress is a thought-form—an invisible creation of worry, dissatisfaction, or fear. These thoughts create subtle yet damaging gray clouds of energy that accumulate in our aura. When left unchecked, this energy often settles in the solar plexus chakra, located near the physical heart. As Master Choa Kok Sui explains, "The physical heart is also affected by the solar plexus chakra, which usually causes it to malfunction." Stress-related energy blockages in this chakra can impair heart function, and if prolonged, can even be fatal.

Stress Sabotages Healthy Habits
Lifestyle habits like diet and exercise are undeniably important for heart health. But consider how stress influences these habits. When we’re stressed, we’re more likely to overeat, turn to sugary or fatty foods, or seek relief in alcohol. Food often becomes a temporary comfort, while alcohol dulls the mind—but both contribute to poor cardiovascular health. Stress makes it harder to stay consistent with healthy routines. In other words, stress doesn’t just harm the heart directly; it indirectly sabotages the behaviors that keep the heart strong.

Simple, Practical Ways to Release Stress
Fortunately, there are simple, accessible ways to manage and reduce stress energy:

On this Valentine’s Day, it’s hard not to make at least one post about love. Love is the best medicine available for every ailment—physical, emotional, and mental. It’s a tool of immense power, and it isn’t reserved only for romantic relationships or the affection we feel toward our pets. Love has many aspects, and each one has the potential to transform our lives.

When we practice love in all its forms, life becomes a joyful, flowing experience of peace and bliss. Love can—and should—be directed toward ourselves, others, and even those who challenge us. Through practices like understanding, forgiveness, and gratitude, we can shift our energy and elevate our emotional state. While forgiving or extending love to those who have hurt us isn’t always easy, it has the power to change our lives profoundly.

The Energy Science Behind Love
As Master Choa Kok Sui teaches, love carries one of the highest vibrational frequencies. Emotions like kindness, understanding, forgiveness, generosity, and honesty emit a higher vibrational energy than emotions like anger, resentment, and fear. When you tap into the energy of love, you can immediately feel your body shift. Think about the first time you fell in love or the moment you first saw your child. Notice how your heart feels lighter and your body tingles with a subtle buzz? That’s the power of prana-infused love—pure, healing, and deeply transformative.

Love as a Natural State
Living in a state of love is our natural way of being. Anything else—fear, resentment, or anger—is often rooted in trauma, doubt, or a perceived threat. If you look closely, you’ll find that most forms of hatred or resentment stem from some underlying fear. While it might take time and self-awareness to identify and address these fears, the effort pays incredible dividends.

The Heart Chakra and the Energy of Love
The heart chakra, or Anahata chakra, is the energetic center associated with love, compassion, and emotional well-being. When we hold onto resentment, this chakra becomes congested, disrupting the flow of prana throughout the body. This can lead to emotional imbalance, anxiety, and even physical symptoms like chest tightness. By consciously choosing to feel and express love, we activate and cleanse the heart chakra, allowing prana to flow freely.

A Simple Love Practice
Here’s a simple way to practice the energy of love: